The Ruthless One

Episode 18

I got home and it was half past nine and I was expecting Ella to be asleep but when I entered the house she jumped into my arms.

“What are you doing awake?” I asked her and saw mischief in her eyes.

“Mila made cookies.” She said jumping out of my arms and running to the kitchen, this is a good reinsurance that Mila was a good choice as Ella was never this happy with the other nanny.

I walked into the kitchen to find Mila taking a tray of cookies out of the oven.

“Boss I’m sorry that’s she’s still awake I had promised her she could have some cookies before going to bed and they took longer than I thought they would.” Mila said putting her head down, since Mila has officially been working for me her attitude completely changed, she now respects me but sometimes I notice her having to bite her tongue as she’s about to say some sarcastic comment.

“It’s no problem. Did everything go well?” I asked already knowing the answer as Ella was now attached to Mila’s leg.

“Yes, we did some finger painting, watched a movie, did some school learning, played with barbies, had a tea party and made cookies.” Mila said picking Ella up making her giggle.

“You guys had an eventful day then.” I said smiling at the sight.

After we ate some cookies which were very nice actually Mila helped clean Ella up and then left.

I was tucking Ella in her bed when she asked me an unexpected question leaving me wordless,

“Daddy, is Mila my new mummy?” 

I took a minute to think of an answer but I soon reached one.

“Baby no one will ever replace your mummy ok, Mila is your nanny but if she and you want you can call her mummy but you would have to promise me you will not forget your mummy ok.” I said seriously and she nodded eagerly.

“Alright baby time to sleep.” I said giving her a hug and was about to make my way out when Ella called,

“Daddyyy my story.” She whined.

“I’m so sorry princess.” I said as it had completely skipped my mind.

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2 weeks later.

It has been two weeks since Mila started working as Ellas nanny and Ella is so much happier now, she’s talking more and laughing more, even though I did everything for Ella I think what she needed was a motherly figure because that’s all she’d ever known. Ella has gotten so close to Mila that I’m scared (I know shocking) if she leaves how Ella is going to react, she’s already lost her mother and if Mila leaves she might just hit rock bottom, even though Mila loves Ella as much as she loved it it’s complicated as Mila doesn’t need to be there as a motherly figure as this is just her job and she can decide if she wants to work in another area in the gang.

“Ella.” I called walking in the apartment.

Ellas little self came running my way just like every other day when I get home.

“Daddy, I missed you.” She said smiling ear to ear.

“I missed you too princess, how was your day?” I asked.

“It was really fun, I helped Mila make dinner.” Ella said jumping out of my arms, Mila has been teaching Ella how to bake and she will make something everyday and Ella will help and they write down the recipe.

I walked into the kitchen and looked at the table and it had grilled chicken with pasta and a salad. I noticed that there was only two plates on the table, my favourite plate (yes I have a favourite plate) and Ellas little pink princess plate.

“You will not be staying?” I asked. 

“No I don’t want to intrude.” Mila said helping Ella up on to her chair and then picking up her school bag to leave.

“Sit down.” I said and she did, I went up to where everything was stored in the kitchen and pulled out a plate, a glass cup, and a knife and fork, and put it all in front of her.

“Thank you.” She said quietly.

I sat down and started eating, I was completely shocked of how good the food was.

“Is there anything you can’t do?” I asked her and she looked confused and turned her head to the side.

“You kick ass, your good with children, your smart and you cook.” I said then looked up at her and she was blushing bright red.

“Ella, I took my day off tomorrow, uncle Jack will do my work, do you wanna go to the zoo?” I asked and Ellas face filled with happiness within seconds.

“Can Mila come too, please daddy.” Ella asked with hopeful eyes.

“Baby you gotta ask her.”

I said and she turned to Mila with her puppy eyes.

“Can you please.” Ella asked and Mila instantly caved, just like everyone when Ella does the sad puppy face, when she is upset the sight could break your heart, her eyes fill with tears and she lets out little sobs, I’m so soft now.

“Sure.” Mila said and Ella literally jumped with happiness.

After dinner and putting Ella to sleep which Ella demanded Mila and I both did I went to walk Mila to the door.

“Boss is it really ok that I come?” Mila asked insecurely.

“First you can call me Oliver when we are not at the warehouse and yes it’s ok if you come.” I said and she smiled.

“Alright, what time should I get here?” She said still smiling the type of smile that would make you smile too.

“I will pick you up at the warehouse at around one.” I said and after the goodnights she left and I made my way to my room taking a shower and then sitting on my bed doing work on my laptop like every other night.