6

Andreas

"I found a job for you"

Thank you, Lord.

"Where?? I can take any job right now"

"Well, you have to be a nanny. A man is looking for a nanny, he has a three months old daughter and a sixteen-year-old son, and he also has a restaurant to look after"

Those are the same words my best friend, Carlos said to me. I need this job, after what happened with my company.

Well, I don't know how but my sister took everything from me, even my house and cars. It's a good thing my children are done with varsity, my Asenzile is a film director and Asemahle is a carpenter, their jobs are perfect. I just wish they can recognize me as their mother

Well I know I neglected them in the past but that was to make my own money so that they can have a better future. They said I'm not a good mum and it's my fault that their older brother got kidnapped, they called me names but it's okay I've forgiven them. I just wish my Andile was here, he could have sorted out everything, and he would have made everything right again.

"You ready??" Carlos asked in a worried voice

I just wish I could meet my Andile, I wonder what he looks like, mum said he looked like me. But 24 years have passed and he had grown up, will I be able to recognize him? God, everything is in your hands

"Come. Mr. Ferro will meet you at the airport and take care of yourself", that was the last thing I heard from my friend, he give me a quick hug then walks away

A nanny? I wish I can be a good nanny.

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Andile

"You're starting school next week"

His smile turned into a frown, then a nervous and worried look. I just pray that he doesn't face any bullies at school

"School??"

I'm worried about this look that I'm getting, he should love school and be excited to be meeting new people

"Yeah school and you are joining defense classes"

"Defense classes?? Sounds cool but I'm a little scared"

"No need to be scared Paris, just believe in yourself and stand up for yourself."

"Thanks, Dad"

When he says that word my heart flatters. I will be a good dad

"Hey Paris, this weekend we are having visitors. My friend and her daughter are crashing here, you already know my friend and her daughter are Mella, she is six years old. One thing you should know about her is she is very straightforward."

"I have a cousin. I and her are going to be best friends"

"Yeah she'll surely make you her second best friend"

Mella will have a big brother now

"Dad thanks for the clothes and thanks for the new school"

"You're welcome. If you need anything just tell me if you need assistance with your homework just ask I'll be happy to help. Here is the number you should call me on when there is an emergency."

I have two numbers, one for everything, and the other one for emergencies only

"Thanks."

"Don't get into any trouble at school and don't be friends with the bad guys. Have friends that will love you and support you", me and Ferro, well we met at University, we've been best friends for a long and I love him

"Yes dad and I won't do drugs or alcohol"

"That is like my son", I'm already proud of him

I like it when people are obedient

"I'll go and make dinner", I say and stands up

"Can I help you?"

He wants to help me?

"Well come on. You gonna chop while I make Dollar Face her food"

"Up up up Paris"

Time to make food

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"So tonight we are going to a club?"

Club?

"Can you choose another place, I don't want to go there. We will have dinner then go swimming and then come back home"

Club, people over there are horny.

"Oh come on Andile, that is boring. Clubbing is fun"

"No, I have children to take off"

I can't leave my children for the whole night, Praises is still small

"Your nanny is with me, we are on our way. She will look after the children"

"How can I trust a stranger with my kids?"

"Oh come on Andile. Not all women are bad, if you weren't gay then I would have found a nice woman and proved your theory wrong"

"I'm not gay!"

"Mella said a guy kissed your cheek and you blushed. Do you like that model, Alexandria??"

So she was awake? She saw everything. Little rascal, but she lied I didn't blush

No, I don't! I don't like anyone! I'm not gay and I hate women

"I'm not gay"

"You can be gay for him", why is he so serious about this? I don't want to be in any relationship

"No I'm not gay Ferro, breakfast is going to be ready in twenty minutes so drive fast"

"Don't worry, we are already here"

"Bye"

"Hey don't end the call, I want to talk to you"

"I'm busy, I need to make breakfast"

"Put the phone on speaker then place it near the sink or fridge or the counter"

"Bye Ferro"

"But..."

"See you in 60 seconds"

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"So who are you, woman?"

She has been staring at me since she came here.

"Well I'm Andreas", she says then frown

She looks familiar and I think I know that name from somewhere.

Where have I seen her?

"Do you have children?"

"Yeah I do, three boys, Asenzile, Asemahle and Andile"

Something flashed in her eyes, that was pain

"Where are they?" I want to know more

"Well Asenzile is in London, Asemahle is in New Zealand and Andile I don't know where he is"

Her son has the same name as me? She doesn't know where her son is?

"What do they do? Their jobs"

She gave me a questioning look before she said

"Well Asenzile is a film director and Asemahle is a carpenter"

Nice careers

She didn't mention her other son, why?

"What about your other son, Andile??"

"I don't know", her voice suddenly becomes hoarse, is she about to cry?

"Why don't you know? He is your child right?"

"You should have been a lawyer, you ask too many questions"

A lawyer? No thank you!

"Where is your son and what does he do??" Why am I being persistent in knowing about her third son?

"Well I gave birth but for him to be only stolen, I know his name is Andile because that is what the kidnapper said. I've tried looking for him and I'm still looking, but it is harder, I don't know what he looks like and the kidnapper said not to involve the police, he tricked us into believing that he put my son in an orphanage, we checked every orphanage but there were no new kids"

What? Her child was stolen? And she hasn't seen him. God, please don't punish her anymore, let her meet her son. She needs to meet him, please God

"Quit that face!"

"I don't need pity, I hate pity. I don't want your help. God will let me meet my son, after all, he was the one who took him away from me. I know he will let me meet my son"

I cleared my throat and I find myself smiling. This woman is strong

"What are your qualifications?"

"Don't ask too many questions, Mr. Colton"

This woman! I'm trying to act nice like my friend said Can't she just answer a simple question?!

"I need an answer"

"Well, my qualifications are non of your business. Thanks for breakfast and where is my room? I need to settle in and go see the kid I'm looking after"

This woman is rude! She is being rude and that too in front of my children and best friend

"I can fire you before you even start to work"

"Dad, Praises need her"

Right! My daughter needs her.

"Well, you won't. Your children need me and I need the damn job. I would also like for you to learn some manners, I'm old enough to be your mum. I won't tolerate disrespect from you or anyone else."

I find myself laughing at this woman's behavior. I'm sure her children respect her a lot

She must be a good mother, I wish she was my mother. Confident, brave, sassy, strict, and decent

"I told you she is like that"

I don't remember him telling me

"No, you didn't! Ferro where did you get this woman?"

She looks rich, very rich, then why does she need a job?

"Well long story short, my sister took my company, my cars, my house, and even my damn money, I'm still trying to figure out how she got to my money, then I was left homeless but not hopeless. My friend got me this job and I'm happy I will be working here, someone needs to teach you manners!"

Something bad happened to her. How cruel can one's sister be?

Augusta snap out of it! She is lying just like all women!

I don't need to be taught manners! I hate this woman, but she can give my children a good upbringing.

"You have the job Miss Andreas, your room is upstairs, the fifth room on your left, it's next to Praises' room"

"Well nice breakfast and thanks for hiring me. Excuse me"

"She is a good person Dad"

Good person? You wish!

"You don't know her. All women are the same"

They all are!

"Well dad, she is different. She is treating you like her son, she is a mother after all"

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Love Nqorh