My daughter’s nanny

Professional boundaries

I heard the sound of voice coming from the living room. It was Sheila’s and I could tell she was in a bad mood.

"Peri, where's my favorite doll?" she demanded, her voice shrill with anger.

I turned around, wiping my hands on my apron. "I'm not sure, Sheyla. I haven't seen it."

Sheyla's face turned red with rage. "You must have hidden it!" she accused. "You're always doing things to annoy me!"

I sighed, feeling a sense of frustration. "Sheyla, I didn't hide your doll. Maybe you should try looking for it yourself."

But Sheyla was beyond reason. She stormed out of the living room, leaving me to wonder what I had done wrong this time.

Just then, Mr. Pius appeared in the doorway, a look of disapproval on his face. "Peri, what's going on here?" he asked.

I hesitated, unsure of what to say. "Sheyla's doll is missing, and she thinks I hid it," I explained.

Mr. Pius's expression turned stern. "Peri, you need to find that doll. Now."

I nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. Where was I supposed to start looking?

I nodded and quickly got to work searching for the doll. I looked high and low, checking every room in the house, but there was no sign of it.

As the minutes ticked by, I could feel Mr. Pius's impatience growing. "Peri, where is that doll?" he demanded, his voice rising.

I shook my head, feeling frustrated. "I don't know, Mr. Pius. I've looked everywhere."

Just then, Sheyla appeared in the doorway, her eyes blazing with anger. "You're lying!" she shouted. "You hid my doll on purpose!"

I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Sheyla, I promise I didn't hide your doll. I would never do that."

But Sheyla was beyond reason. She stormed over to me, her fists clenched, and...knocked over a vase, shattering it on the floor.

Mr. Pius's face turned pale,he quickly rushed over and carried Sheyla."Are you owk?" Are you hurt anywhere? He asked scanning her body

Peri clean up that mess he screamed,I startled,and rushed into the store to pick up a brush and packer to clean up the mess Sheyla had made.

Just as the situation was escalating, I suddenly remembered something. I had seen Sheyla playing with her doll in the garden earlier the previous day. Maybe it was still out there?

I excused myself and rushed out to the garden, scanning the area frantically. And then, I spotted it - the doll was sitting on a bench, looking a bit unkept yet unharmed.

I grabbed the doll and rushed back inside, holding it up triumphantly. "I found it!" I exclaimed. "The doll was in the garden the whole time!"

Sheyla's face transformed from anger to shock, and then to relief. She snatched the doll from me and hugged it tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face as she ran into her room while mr pius followed after.

The following morning, I woke up early to start my chores,I prepared Sheyla for school and walked her to the school bus outside,i went to check on Mr. Pius as I haven’t seen him that morning, I noticed that he was still fast asleep.

I knocked gently on his door, but there was no response. I knocked again, a bit louder this time, but still nothing.

I started to feel a bit worried. Mr. Pius was always up early, and it was unlike him to sleep in.

I slowly opened the door and peeked inside. Mr. Pius was lying in bed, looking pale and clammy.

"Mr. Pius?" I whispered, trying not to disturb him. "Are you okay?"

He slowly opened his eyes, looking groggy and disoriented. "Peri...I don't feel well," he croaked.

I immediately went into nurse mode, rushing to get him a glass of water and checking his temperature.

"You have a fever, Mr. Pius," I said, trying to sound calm. "I'll call the doctor and get you some medicine."

Mr. Pius nodded weakly,he unlocked his phone and dialled the doctor’s number,it is ringing he said handing me the phone.

Good morning pius,how are you doing today,the call receipt asked

"good morning sir this is peri,mr Pius’s nanny,your attention is needed at the house,mr pius is down with a fever."

I would be there in a jiffy” "Could you get a towel soaked in cold water to mob him or just place on his forehead before my arrival?"

“Alright sir,I would do just that I said" before cutting the line.

I quickly got a towel and soaked it in cold water, then gently placed it on Mr. Pius's forehead."The doctor will be here soon, Mr. Pius. Just hang in there."

I sat down beside him, gently dabbing the cold towel on his forehead and checking his temperature every few minutes.

Before long, the doorbell rang. It was the doctor. I let him in and he quickly got to work examining Mr. Pius.

After a few minutes, the doctor turned to me and said, "Peri, Mr. Pius has a case of flu. He needs to rest and stay hydrated."

I nodded, taking mental notes. "I'll make sure to take good care of him, doctor."

The doctor smiled. "I'm sure you will, Peri. You seem very capable."

I smiled back, feeling a sense of pride. Maybe taking care of Mr. Pius and Sheyla wouldn't be so bad after all.

The doctor handed me a prescription for Mr. Pius's medication and gave me some instructions on how to care for him.

"Make sure he drinks plenty of fluids and gets plenty of rest," he said. "And don't hesitate to call me if his condition worsens."

I nodded, taking the prescription and tucking it into my pocket.

"Thank you, doctor," I said. "I'll take good care of him."

The doctor smiled and patted me on the shoulder. "I'm sure you will, Peri. You're doing a great job so far."

I watched as the doctor packed up his things and headed out the door. Then I turned my attention back to Mr. Pius, who was lying quietly in bed.

I sat down beside him and took his hand in mine. "The doctor says you need to rest and stay hydrated," I said softly. "I'll take care of you, Mr. Pius. Don't worry."

Mr. Pius opened his eyes and looked up at me, a faint smile on his lips.

"Thank you, Peri," he whispered. "I'm glad you're here to take care of me."

I smiled back at him, feeling a sense of warmth and connection. Maybe, just maybe, I was starting to feel like I belonged here after all.

* * *

As I sat beside Mr. Pius, holding his hand and looking him in the face, I felt a sudden spark of electricity run through my body.

It was as if time had slowed down, and all that existed was the two of us, suspended in a moment of pure connection,I felt like taking his lips into mine and kissing him. I felt a spark run through my body,am I falling for mr. pius ?

Is something wrong with me?

Mr. pius of all men!

I wont deny the fact that he is an handsome man,Chiseled abs,a dark well trimmed beards,a pink supple lips,tall and well defined legs and his…. My eyes rested on his bulge.mr pius couldn’t help but notice me,"is there a problem?"miss peri.

"Oh,no sir! I would be in my room,ring me if you need anything I said rushing out of the room emberassed".