The Nanny
Chapter 4: Second night in a row
When we got to the pre-school i practically jumped out of the car. I went inside to Alek's class and found him talking to some new friends. As soon as he saw me he waved goodbye to the other kids and rushed over to give me a hug. I took his little backpack from him so that he wouldn't have to carry it. It wasn't heavy since only his snack was in it, but i still didn't want him to carry it on his own.
"Alek guesss whatt" i said as we walked
"What" he laughed
"I have a little present waiting for you in the car"
He looked at me with wide and eager eyes "really!!" He cheered
I nodded my head and he hugged me again. His excitement to see the present matched the excitement i had about giving it to him.
We got outside and i saw Harry was still waiting in the car. I was debating on whether to call a cab or not but i didn't want Alek to ask why we couldn't ride with his brother. I couldn't ruin their new relationship over stupid little things. So i sucked it up.
Just as Alek was about to enter the car i stopped him. I wanted to give him the present first. He waited patiently by me as i scanned my bag for the little box. After searching a while i finally found it. I took the box out and handed it to Alek. He opened it and gasped "its superman!" He cheered as he wrapped his arms around me for the 3rd time that day. "Thanks Zo" he smiled, i told him to turn around and i put the necklace on. It looked really good on him. It was expensive but i didn't mind spending money on Alek, if anyone deserved it, it was him. Plus i knew he'd keep good care of it. I bought him a pair of sneakers once and he's kept them in such good condition that they look new. That's what i loved about him, he was always careful, clean, and considerate, especially with gifts.
We got into the car and Alek proceeded with Telling Harry and I all about his day. He mentioned how his best friend was sick so he had to sit alone until a little boy came over and asked to be friends, and now he's friends with all the kids in his class. Then he talked about what he ate and the toy he chose for naptime. He literally mentioned EVERYTHING he did. But it managed to help ease the tension that was built up between Harry and myself, i was thankful for that.
~
As we entered the house Harry went straight up to his room and closed the door.
I took Alek and got him changed into comfortable clothes. We had the rest of the day to ourselves.
"What would you like to do today" i asked
"Can we go into your room and watch tv?"
I knew that he was going to ask that. He always liked to watch Tom & Jerry around this time, and the one thing my room had that his didn't was a tv.
During one of the commercials Alek looked up at me , "why does Harry not like me" his voice was sweet but pain was evident. I didn't know how to reply to him, i doubt Harry didn't like him but at the same time what do i really even know about him? When i think he's mad he somehow ends up laughing and when he seems happy he ends up locked in his room.
"Honey don't worry about it, i'm sure harry likes you. Who wouldn't?" I said trying to make him feel better
Alek shoved some popcorn in his mouth, "i don't know. I wish he would play with me, even Chandler played with me a few times"
I gently rubbed his head, "Harry just came here so he probably has a lot to do. He still has to unpack and get settled in. He'll spend time with you once he gets comfy” This time i was telling the truth, harry was going to spend time with his brother even if i had to force him.
We stayed in my room for the entire day just watching tv and laying on my bed. When it was time for dinner i went downstairs and made Alek some food but he ended up eating it in my room anyways.
Around 10pm he had fallen asleep so i picked him up and carried him to his room. At that moment i was thankful i hadn't chosen the downstairs guest bedroom, i couldn't imagine having to carry him up two flights of stairs.
As i closed Aleks door and started to walk back to my room, i heard Harry talking to someone. If he was up then that meant i could bring up the issue of him and his little brother.
I knocked on his door and he ignored it. I knocked even harder and didn't stop until the door opened.
"What!?" He yelled, his phone was pressed to his chest to keep the other line from hearing him.
"We need to talk" i kept my voice calm
"I don't know if you've noticed the time, but i'm busy" he tapped his foot on the ground, i was annoying him.
"We need to talk" i repeated sternly
Harry grabbed my arm and pulled me into his room, slamming the door shut behind me. He turned towards the window and continued to talk on the phone. I figured he was talking to some friends since he made arrangements to meet this weekend. He whispered the entire phone conversation. I hope he wasn't trying to keep me from overhearing because i heard every word. I laughed to myself when i saw him throw the phone on his bed and turn towards me, "what in the world do we need to talk about"
I looked at him blankly, for a second i had forgotten why i came, his phone conversation distracted me
"Oh right, um i need to talk to you about Alek"
He sat on his bed and stared at me, expecting me to continue
"He thinks you hate him because you don't want to play with him. Therefor, you need to spend some time with him" i crossed my arms when i finished
Harry kept a straight face for a good two minutes before bursting into laughter. I took the nearest thing to me and threw it at him. "That hurt" he said, still laughing, "and aren't you getting paid to play with him? You know, nanny" he put air quotes over nanny
I rolled my eyes at him, "he wants to spend time with a real member of the family, not someone who gets paid to babysit him. He needs a brother and since Chandlers gone, its your job to be that brother"
"Fine whatever, i'll play with the kid. Now leave" he said as he threw a pillow at me. I knew it was payback for the book i threw at him earlier. I opened the door and went back into my room, i prayed that he kept his word and spent time with Alek, the kid just needed someone.
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I tried but wasn’t able to fall asleep instantly. I tossed and turned for hours. The only good thing was that the window was slightly opened and i could feel a cool breeze come in. The rain falling against the window made it ten times better.
Since I still couldn’t sleep I called my friend Rae , in two days I had a break from work and I was going to spend it at her house. We talked about everything that had happened and I told her about the whole Harry situation. I was going to give her all the details when I heard the door slam downstairs. I hung the phone up and got up to close my door. It was probably Mr. and Mrs. Cline coming home from a late meeting. I looked at the clock in my room, it was 3 in the morning. I went back to my bed, trying to fall asleep so that they wouldn’t call me for anything. I hated when they came back this late, it usually meant they were drunk, and when they were drunk they got annoying.
As i laid in my bed I would occasionally hear thunder and see lighting. I loved falling asleep in this weather, but Alek didn’t. He’s been known to wake up screaming before.
I turned towards my window, watching the trees sway in the wind. I was lost in thought when i heard the door to my room open slightly. I sighed, I knew it was Alek, that last strike of lightning must’ve awoken him. “You can come lay next to me if you’re scared.” I said, still facing the window.
I felt the covers move and my bed shift slightly. Alek stayed quiet. I continued to watch the trees and had just closed my eyes when i felt an arm wrap around me and a body press itself against mine. I opened my eyes and looked down at the hand. Last time I checked Alek’s hand was smaller than mine and didn’t have any tattoos. I instantly sat up. I turned my lamp on and saw a mess of curls laying beside me. Harry's arm was still around my waist when i slapped his head. “ow” his voice was muffled since his face was pressed against my pillow.
“Harry get out” I loudly whispered. He pulled me closer to him and i struggled to get away. Even with one arm he was stronger than I was.
“Stop moving” he grumbled. That’s when I smelled the alcohol on him. Of course, he was the one who slammed the door. He probably went out with his friends and got drunk.
I managed to unwrap his arm from my waist and I got out of the bed. I took my blanket and turned towards the door, there was no use in arguing with a drunk. Before i closed the door i watched Harry as he furrowed his eyebrows and moved his arm in search of something. He grabbed my pillow and cuddled against it. What a strange guy. I walked to his room and layed on his bed. For such a tough/punk guy his room was really preppy.
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I woke up in my own bed. Maybe last night was all just a dream?I decided to not waste my time thinking about it, and I continued with my day.
The day was going well. We finished our daily routine and Alek was home from preschool. We spent a few hours downstairs while Harry locked himself in his room, 'so much for keeping your word' i thought to myself. Thats when the idea hit me. i went to the kitchen and grabbed the spare key. It was a key to literally every room in the house. I picked Alek up and carried him upstairs
"Zoe i don't want to go to my room" he whined
"You're not, we're going to see Harry" i said as i held him
I put the key in Harry's door and unlocked it, Harry was on his macbook when he saw us. His eyes grew wide "Zoe what are you-" i cut him off, putting Alek on the bed.
"Okay" i said as i put my hands together "what game do you want to play with Harry and I today" Alek giggled and i felt Harry's eyes burning through my skin, but i didn't care, he was annoying me enough today.
Alek made us play so many games, but to my surprise Harry agreed to them. We spent hours playing yu-gi-o and then pokemon, and finally switched to real video games.
I could tell Alek was getting tired but he refused to go to his room. "Lets watch Tv" he said as he climbed on Harry's bed and sat down against the headboard. Harry followed him, and Alek patted the empty space near him. I sighed and sat down beside him.
After an hour or so , Alek leaned over on Harry. Harry looked up at me, "what do i do" he mouthed. I motioned for him to hug Alek. He moved his hand from under the little boy and put it around him. Harrys hand and mine were touching, but i didn't pull away, if i did it would've been obvious and i didn't want to make it awkward.
I slowly got up and out of the bed "i need to take him to his room" i whispered as i checked the time.
"I'll do it" harry said as he slowly picked up Alek. I followed them to the room and watched Harry tuck him in bed.
I walked out of the room and headed towards my own. I heard Harry shut Alek's door. When i got into my own room i turned around to close the door but Harry was in the way. "What do you want" i whined. I was tired and just wanted to sleep. Harry walked right past me and laid on my bed, "if you can come into my room unwelcomed then i can come into yours"
I rubbed my eyes, i was extremely tired, "can we like do this tomorrow, i'm tired and not in the mood to be annoyed"
He laughed and spread himself out on the bed "no ones stopping you from going to sleep" he smirked.
I groaned. I walked over to my bed and took my phone. I turned to leave when i felt Harry grab my hand, "where are you going" his face was serious. My heart sped up and i felt my stomach turning. I took my hand away from his grip before he noticed how sweaty my hands had gotten. "I'm going to sleep in you room since you won't leave mine" i said
I felt him stare at me as i walked out.'Did he make it his number one priority to aggravate me' i thought to myself as i dropped onto his bed for the second night in a row.
"Alek guesss whatt" i said as we walked
"What" he laughed
"I have a little present waiting for you in the car"
He looked at me with wide and eager eyes "really!!" He cheered
I nodded my head and he hugged me again. His excitement to see the present matched the excitement i had about giving it to him.
We got outside and i saw Harry was still waiting in the car. I was debating on whether to call a cab or not but i didn't want Alek to ask why we couldn't ride with his brother. I couldn't ruin their new relationship over stupid little things. So i sucked it up.
Just as Alek was about to enter the car i stopped him. I wanted to give him the present first. He waited patiently by me as i scanned my bag for the little box. After searching a while i finally found it. I took the box out and handed it to Alek. He opened it and gasped "its superman!" He cheered as he wrapped his arms around me for the 3rd time that day. "Thanks Zo" he smiled, i told him to turn around and i put the necklace on. It looked really good on him. It was expensive but i didn't mind spending money on Alek, if anyone deserved it, it was him. Plus i knew he'd keep good care of it. I bought him a pair of sneakers once and he's kept them in such good condition that they look new. That's what i loved about him, he was always careful, clean, and considerate, especially with gifts.
We got into the car and Alek proceeded with Telling Harry and I all about his day. He mentioned how his best friend was sick so he had to sit alone until a little boy came over and asked to be friends, and now he's friends with all the kids in his class. Then he talked about what he ate and the toy he chose for naptime. He literally mentioned EVERYTHING he did. But it managed to help ease the tension that was built up between Harry and myself, i was thankful for that.
~
As we entered the house Harry went straight up to his room and closed the door.
I took Alek and got him changed into comfortable clothes. We had the rest of the day to ourselves.
"What would you like to do today" i asked
"Can we go into your room and watch tv?"
I knew that he was going to ask that. He always liked to watch Tom & Jerry around this time, and the one thing my room had that his didn't was a tv.
During one of the commercials Alek looked up at me , "why does Harry not like me" his voice was sweet but pain was evident. I didn't know how to reply to him, i doubt Harry didn't like him but at the same time what do i really even know about him? When i think he's mad he somehow ends up laughing and when he seems happy he ends up locked in his room.
"Honey don't worry about it, i'm sure harry likes you. Who wouldn't?" I said trying to make him feel better
Alek shoved some popcorn in his mouth, "i don't know. I wish he would play with me, even Chandler played with me a few times"
I gently rubbed his head, "Harry just came here so he probably has a lot to do. He still has to unpack and get settled in. He'll spend time with you once he gets comfy” This time i was telling the truth, harry was going to spend time with his brother even if i had to force him.
We stayed in my room for the entire day just watching tv and laying on my bed. When it was time for dinner i went downstairs and made Alek some food but he ended up eating it in my room anyways.
Around 10pm he had fallen asleep so i picked him up and carried him to his room. At that moment i was thankful i hadn't chosen the downstairs guest bedroom, i couldn't imagine having to carry him up two flights of stairs.
As i closed Aleks door and started to walk back to my room, i heard Harry talking to someone. If he was up then that meant i could bring up the issue of him and his little brother.
I knocked on his door and he ignored it. I knocked even harder and didn't stop until the door opened.
"What!?" He yelled, his phone was pressed to his chest to keep the other line from hearing him.
"We need to talk" i kept my voice calm
"I don't know if you've noticed the time, but i'm busy" he tapped his foot on the ground, i was annoying him.
"We need to talk" i repeated sternly
Harry grabbed my arm and pulled me into his room, slamming the door shut behind me. He turned towards the window and continued to talk on the phone. I figured he was talking to some friends since he made arrangements to meet this weekend. He whispered the entire phone conversation. I hope he wasn't trying to keep me from overhearing because i heard every word. I laughed to myself when i saw him throw the phone on his bed and turn towards me, "what in the world do we need to talk about"
I looked at him blankly, for a second i had forgotten why i came, his phone conversation distracted me
"Oh right, um i need to talk to you about Alek"
He sat on his bed and stared at me, expecting me to continue
"He thinks you hate him because you don't want to play with him. Therefor, you need to spend some time with him" i crossed my arms when i finished
Harry kept a straight face for a good two minutes before bursting into laughter. I took the nearest thing to me and threw it at him. "That hurt" he said, still laughing, "and aren't you getting paid to play with him? You know, nanny" he put air quotes over nanny
I rolled my eyes at him, "he wants to spend time with a real member of the family, not someone who gets paid to babysit him. He needs a brother and since Chandlers gone, its your job to be that brother"
"Fine whatever, i'll play with the kid. Now leave" he said as he threw a pillow at me. I knew it was payback for the book i threw at him earlier. I opened the door and went back into my room, i prayed that he kept his word and spent time with Alek, the kid just needed someone.
~
I tried but wasn’t able to fall asleep instantly. I tossed and turned for hours. The only good thing was that the window was slightly opened and i could feel a cool breeze come in. The rain falling against the window made it ten times better.
Since I still couldn’t sleep I called my friend Rae , in two days I had a break from work and I was going to spend it at her house. We talked about everything that had happened and I told her about the whole Harry situation. I was going to give her all the details when I heard the door slam downstairs. I hung the phone up and got up to close my door. It was probably Mr. and Mrs. Cline coming home from a late meeting. I looked at the clock in my room, it was 3 in the morning. I went back to my bed, trying to fall asleep so that they wouldn’t call me for anything. I hated when they came back this late, it usually meant they were drunk, and when they were drunk they got annoying.
As i laid in my bed I would occasionally hear thunder and see lighting. I loved falling asleep in this weather, but Alek didn’t. He’s been known to wake up screaming before.
I turned towards my window, watching the trees sway in the wind. I was lost in thought when i heard the door to my room open slightly. I sighed, I knew it was Alek, that last strike of lightning must’ve awoken him. “You can come lay next to me if you’re scared.” I said, still facing the window.
I felt the covers move and my bed shift slightly. Alek stayed quiet. I continued to watch the trees and had just closed my eyes when i felt an arm wrap around me and a body press itself against mine. I opened my eyes and looked down at the hand. Last time I checked Alek’s hand was smaller than mine and didn’t have any tattoos. I instantly sat up. I turned my lamp on and saw a mess of curls laying beside me. Harry's arm was still around my waist when i slapped his head. “ow” his voice was muffled since his face was pressed against my pillow.
“Harry get out” I loudly whispered. He pulled me closer to him and i struggled to get away. Even with one arm he was stronger than I was.
“Stop moving” he grumbled. That’s when I smelled the alcohol on him. Of course, he was the one who slammed the door. He probably went out with his friends and got drunk.
I managed to unwrap his arm from my waist and I got out of the bed. I took my blanket and turned towards the door, there was no use in arguing with a drunk. Before i closed the door i watched Harry as he furrowed his eyebrows and moved his arm in search of something. He grabbed my pillow and cuddled against it. What a strange guy. I walked to his room and layed on his bed. For such a tough/punk guy his room was really preppy.
~~
I woke up in my own bed. Maybe last night was all just a dream?I decided to not waste my time thinking about it, and I continued with my day.
The day was going well. We finished our daily routine and Alek was home from preschool. We spent a few hours downstairs while Harry locked himself in his room, 'so much for keeping your word' i thought to myself. Thats when the idea hit me. i went to the kitchen and grabbed the spare key. It was a key to literally every room in the house. I picked Alek up and carried him upstairs
"Zoe i don't want to go to my room" he whined
"You're not, we're going to see Harry" i said as i held him
I put the key in Harry's door and unlocked it, Harry was on his macbook when he saw us. His eyes grew wide "Zoe what are you-" i cut him off, putting Alek on the bed.
"Okay" i said as i put my hands together "what game do you want to play with Harry and I today" Alek giggled and i felt Harry's eyes burning through my skin, but i didn't care, he was annoying me enough today.
Alek made us play so many games, but to my surprise Harry agreed to them. We spent hours playing yu-gi-o and then pokemon, and finally switched to real video games.
I could tell Alek was getting tired but he refused to go to his room. "Lets watch Tv" he said as he climbed on Harry's bed and sat down against the headboard. Harry followed him, and Alek patted the empty space near him. I sighed and sat down beside him.
After an hour or so , Alek leaned over on Harry. Harry looked up at me, "what do i do" he mouthed. I motioned for him to hug Alek. He moved his hand from under the little boy and put it around him. Harrys hand and mine were touching, but i didn't pull away, if i did it would've been obvious and i didn't want to make it awkward.
I slowly got up and out of the bed "i need to take him to his room" i whispered as i checked the time.
"I'll do it" harry said as he slowly picked up Alek. I followed them to the room and watched Harry tuck him in bed.
I walked out of the room and headed towards my own. I heard Harry shut Alek's door. When i got into my own room i turned around to close the door but Harry was in the way. "What do you want" i whined. I was tired and just wanted to sleep. Harry walked right past me and laid on my bed, "if you can come into my room unwelcomed then i can come into yours"
I rubbed my eyes, i was extremely tired, "can we like do this tomorrow, i'm tired and not in the mood to be annoyed"
He laughed and spread himself out on the bed "no ones stopping you from going to sleep" he smirked.
I groaned. I walked over to my bed and took my phone. I turned to leave when i felt Harry grab my hand, "where are you going" his face was serious. My heart sped up and i felt my stomach turning. I took my hand away from his grip before he noticed how sweaty my hands had gotten. "I'm going to sleep in you room since you won't leave mine" i said
I felt him stare at me as i walked out.'Did he make it his number one priority to aggravate me' i thought to myself as i dropped onto his bed for the second night in a row.
This story is addicting!!!! Can't wait for another chapter :)!
12/9/13