chapter 20
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She hummed happily as she transferred her clothes from the case to the drawer and the closet .
She gathered her toiletries and fresh clothes before heading to the bathroom.
She put on a more comfortable wear before going to meet Nola.
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Irene returned to her room after she was introduced to other workers and also shown her half of the whole building.
The building is damn huge! Irene had gotten tired and told Nola she'll continue tomorrow.
Though she have to admit that all Nola showed her almost made her cry.
She wondered the amount of money used to set up this place and this isn't the only building Mr Harold has.
Nola had advised her to go take a nap before ivory comes back and that's what she's gonna do .
She laid on the soft silky bed and stared at the sky-coloured ceiling.
She's finally here.
If she had been told she'll be here today,she would never have believed.
Few days ago,she never even pictured herself to be a nanny in a billionaire's house.
It takes just seconds for things to change.
She's so happy to be here but l she missed her family. She had told Damien to call her everyday and she was almost moved to tears when she left them this morning.
She doesn't know why she felt so comfortable being here.
She just love it here!
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Irene helped Nola in the kitchen after she finished napping.
Nola had insisted on making lunch all by herself and Irene had also insisted on helping her.
They talked and laughed like they've known each other for years.
"Ivory will be back soon" Nola said glancing at the wall clock in the kitchen.
"Yeah" Irene said, knowing Tom already went to pick her.
Lunch is ready and they were starting to dish it out.
Nola called on two maids to take the lunch to their dining room while she started dishing out theirs.
They were setting the dining table when Ivory walked in.
"I'm back" She said.
Irene smiled.
"Welcome girlie" Nola said.
"How was school?" Irene asked.
"Great as usual." Ivory grinned.
"Come, let's go get you changed so you can have your lunch" Irene said holding ivory's wrist.
"I washed my hands already" She added and Ivory smiled.
The both started walking up the stairs.
"You've been shown to your room right?" Ivory asked.
"Yes and i loved it" Irene said.
"Really?"
"Of course! it's lovely" Irene said.
"I'm glad you do"
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Ivory was in the shower while Irene prepared what she'll wear..
She helped her select a pink blouse and black mini skirt,she picked a pink footwear to match with it.
Ivory stepped out of the bathroom drying her body with towel.
Irene grabbed her body cream.
"I don't use the cream when I'm at home, i use body oil and it's in my drawer" ivory said.
"Ohh" Irene said, she opened Ivory's drawer and pulled out the body oil.
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They sat in the dining room after ivory was done getting changed.
Nola started dishing out the meal.
"Aren't we gonna wait for Mr Harold?" Irene asked.
"He might return in the night" ivory answered her.
"Yeah, he doesn't have a specific time" Nola added.
"Ohh" irene said and they all started eating in silence.
The dining room door suddenly opened and Harold stepped in..
Irene couldn't tell why she suddenly felt nervous.
"Daddy!" Ivory called excitedly rushing to hug him.
He smiled and pulled his daughter into a warm embrace, he pecked her cheeks.
"How are you?" He asked.
"I'm fine." Ivory said, shoving a piece of meatloaf in his mouth.
"You're dressed up so nicely" Harold commented.
"Yes, Irene did the job" ivory said.
"Ohh, go continue your lunch" Harold said to Ivory.
"Welcome Harold, you're quite early today" Nola said.
"Yes, how are you Nola?" He asked.
"I'm good and how was work" Nola asked.
"Okay" Harold said.
"Good afternoon Mr Harold" Irene greeted.
"I should go change and join you guys" Harold said, totally ignoring Irene, he walked out of the dining room leaving her confused.
"W.. what did i do to him?" She asked Nola,her appetite gone.
"Sincerely, i don't know" Nola sighed.
Irene swallowed hard, trying hard not to cry.
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Irene sat on her dressing chair,staring at her reflection in the mirror after putting Ivory to bed.
It's night already and almost everyone has gone to bed but she isn't even feeling a bit sleepy.
Her eyes lit up when she remembered Nola had shown her Harold's library.
She loves reading in the night especially beside the fireplace! and the library has a fireplace.
She quickly slide her feet into her footwear before walking out of her room.
So many thoughts filled her mind as she made her way to the library.
What did she do to Harold to warrant such silent treatment?
He was all nice to her yesterday.
She walked into the library and quietly closed the door after her.
She was startled when she met Harold seated, sipping a red wine with a book in hand.
"What do you want?" He asked without glancing up.
"I..i couldn't sleep so i..." Irene stammered.
"Did i pissed you of?" She asked.
"If you know you're still gonna continue that dirty job! Then quit being my daughter's nanny." Harold yelled angrily and it dawned on Irene.
His driver had obviously told him she dropped off at Madam Perse bar.
"It isn't what you think" Irene said.
"Whatever! I don't care" Harold said,slammed the book closed, picked his wine and walked out of the library.
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