? CAUGHT IN BETWEEN ?
(Our Nanny?)
Written by: Authoress Ti Fe ??
CHAPTER 6
? ANGELICA ?
I served the food to them as they sat at the dinning table. I tried to ha-rd to ignore Teddy’s gaze on me. I looked at Timmy and I saw he was smiling widely. I smiled back and I noticed Thomas was staring at us.
I stopped smiling and when I was done serving I moved back a little.
“Enjoy your meal.” I said and was about walking away when Thomas stopped me.
“Aren’t you eating too?” He asked and I smiled.
“I will. In the Kitchen.” I said smiling.
“Come on, you can join us here.” He said and I looked at Timmy. He smiled nodding in agreement. I looked at Teddy and all he did was stare.
“Thanks.” I said heading to the kitchen to get my food.
I carried it and walked back to the dinning table. The only vacant chair was close to Teddy. I looked at him and chair consecutively.
“Here sit here.” Timmy said moving to the chair close to Teddy.
“Thanks.” I replied sitting down. I was sitting next to Thomas. That’s very preferable.
I picked up my fork and began to eat in silence. Everywhere was silent and i felt eyes on me. I rose up my head slowly and I saw the three brothers staring at me. My spoon dropped automatically and I was so scared. Why are they staring at me? Did I do something wrong? Or make noises with my mouth?
I bowed my head and stopped eating, i couldn’t wait for them to look away. I was starving, but I couldn’t just keep eating knowing their gazes were fixed on me.
“Why did you stop eating?” Timmy asked chewing on his food.
“No.. Nothing.” I stammered smiling.
“Eat up, you won’t like it cold.” Thomas said and i nodded carrying my spoon. I looked up and I saw they were facing their food. Thank Gracious. Now I can eat in peace.
“What do you think about this food?” Timmy asked to no one in particular.
“It is amazing. This is the best portage I have eaten in my whole life.” Thomas said looking at me.
“Thanks.” I replied blus-hing slightly.
“And you?” Thomas asked Timmy.
“I am scared of bi-ting my tongue. It is so delicious, Angelica is the best cook i have ever known.” He said and I smiled.
“Thanks.” I replied and we all shifted our gaze to Teddy who kept his head bowed to his plate.
I wasn’t actually expecting any comments from him, and if at all he gives one it won’t be pleasant. That I un-derstand quite well.
He kept mute and we all faced our plates not muttering any more word. After some minutes, I heard Teddy drop his spoon on the plate. He stood up and walked away with his face straight. All this while my head was still bowed.
I looked up and I saw he finished everything.
“That is strange.” Thomas said staring at his plate.
“It is quite baffling to me too.” Timmy said leaving me in the darkness of their conversation.
“I am confused.” I said looking at both of them.
“Believe me Angel, he loved that meal.” Thomas said facing his meal again.
“Since I have grown to know Teddy, he has never finished any meal before. Right from his very tender age till now. It is so shocking he actually finished this.” He said furrowing his brows.
“Maybe it wasn’t enough.” I said and they shook their heads.
“That amount is equivalent to his every day’s dish. He loved it.” Timmy added again and I felt joy in me.
“Having you here is the best thing. Especiallly during this vacation. I am sure of more delicious dishes to come.” Thomas said before standing up.
“Thanks guys.” I said dropping my spoon. I stood up and began to gather the plates, while Thomas walked away.
“I will help you.” Timmy said packing his own plates.
“No that won’t be necessary. Thanks.” I said but he insisted by walking to the kitchen with the plate I have packed.
I packed the rest smiling as I walked to the kitchen.
“Thank you.” I said wearing the Apron again. Time to wash the dishes.
“I love washing the dishes.” He said and I smiled.
“Why would a boy like doing the dishes?” I asked.
“I have always loved it right from a tender age. The way the dirts are wiped off and the plates become sparkling clean really calls my attention.” He said and I laughed.
“This is the first time I am hearing this.” I said trying to stop my laughter.
“Yeah. Anyone I tell always laugh at me, but it is just how I feel. I even helped the nannies clean the dishes when they did it. Mother will always complain, but I never gave her listening ears.” He said.
“That is actually so cute of you.” I said and he smiled.
“Thanks. Now lets get to work.” He said and I nodded adding a little amount of soap to the plate I held.
“Can I ask you something?” I askedd and he nodded collecting the soap from me.
“Don’t you three play at all?” I asked washing the plates.
“Of course we do. On Friday we okay video games, and on Saturday we start our swimming competition. On Sundays, we run.” He said and I smiled.
“That is quite interesting.” I said and he nodded.
“Very interesting. I am the best at running and suc-ks at video games, Teddy is best at swimming and he is also good video games, but Thomas is the overall best when it comes to Video games, he also tries when it comes to running.” He stated.
“Can’t wait to see you all in action ” I said.
“Yes. Tomorrow is Friday. It will be so boring because we will be playing video games. I am good at it at all. I don’t even like it, but because of boredom I am for-ced to play it.” He said sadly.
“Awwn, but I am here. If you are tired of it, we can play afterwards.” I said and he laughed.
“What are you good at?” He asked.
“Swimming, singing, reading.” I said and he clapped for me.
“What a fantastic combination of hobbies. I bet you can’t win Teddy when it comes to swimming.” He said and i smiled.
“We can’t be so sure. I haven’t seen him in action, and you haven’t seen me too.” I said and he nodded.
“That’s true, and i can’t to see you.” He said and I shook my head.
“That won’t be happening. I don’t want any competition with him.” I said and he sighed.
“I know you are trying all your best to avoid him, but trust me it will be fun.” He said and I sighed.
“I will think about it.” I said and he shook his head.
“A positive answer for me. Please.” He pleaded pouting his mouth.
“Hmm okay fine.” I said as I began to rinse the soap off the plates.
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? TEDDY ?
I was so filled after eating the meal. I didn’t even notice I was done eating it, to be honest that food was amazing. I never thought I would finish my meal in my entire life.
Impressive but that doesn’t change anything. It is normal for me to finish it right? It was hot and…. Whatever.
I laid on my bed with my headphone on my head listening to music. I shut my eyes feeling the melody of the music in my head. It wasn’t this loud this time around so I could hear anything going on.
I heard my door open making me open my eyes and to my surprise Timmy walked in with Angelica by his side. I sat up staring at both of them blankly.
“Sorry to disturb you, but we nee-d your attention.” Timmy said grinning. I removed my headphone staring at Angelica.
“What is all this about?” I asked in a cold voice.
“I…I want to say thank you.” Angelica said with her head bowed making me raise one of my brows.
“Did you have to come with her?” I asked.
“Yes. She is kinda nervous.” He replied still grinning stupidly.
“Why is she? Do I bite?” I asked and she rose up her head immediately.
“No not at all. I don’t mean it that way.” She stammered before lowering her head again.
“I won’t listen if you can’t come alone.” I said wearing my headphone again. I reached for my phone like I wanted to do some stuffs.
But that wasn’t actually my intention. I wanted to stop the solemn music I played. I stopped it but still pretended to be listening to it.
“Timmy please excuse me. I will talk to him.” She said and I scoffed.
Such guts!
“Are you sure?” Timmy asked. Why would he ask her that? I don’t bite for crying out loud!
“I am.” She replied and I saw Timmy walk out.
“I just wanted to say thank you for letting me stay here.” She said but I pretended not to hear.
“Teddy.” She called so sweetly and I removed my headphone.
“Are you talking to me?” I asked keeping a straight face.
“Yes.” She said bowing her head.
“Look at me.” I commanded.
“I can’t.” She mumbled.
“Why?” I asked and she kept mute.
“Am talking to you!” I smacked and she flinched.
“Nothing.” She replied shivering. I sighed and stood up, I began to walk close to her.
“Am sorry.” She mumbled in fear.
“Why are you saying sorry? I am not touching you.” I said as she began to move back slowly.
“I.. I will be on my way now.” She said moving away and I grabbed her by the hand pulling her back making her hit her head on my che-st.
“Please let me go.” She said in a shaky voice with her head bowed against my che-st.
I perceived her hair and it smelt so nice, like that of flowers.
“Please.” She mumbled again making me free her. She rushed out of the room in haste and I still still looking at my hands.
“Did I just do that? Did I just hold her?” I thought when the door opened again and Thomas walked in.
“What happened? I saw Angelica rush out of your room in tears.” He said pointing at the door.
“Nothing.” I replied coldly walking to my bed.
“I can never believe that and you know it. What happened?” He asked.
“Nothing okay?” I smacked.
“You know you can’t keep acting cold and harsh to her everyday she will be staying here. She is so sweet to be acted to this way. She nee-ds love, this is the lady thing she nee-ds. Tears.” He said.
“What’s with you guys? Did she say I slapped her or I did anything bad to her?” I asked in anger.
“Okay, okay, fine. I am not saying this to make you feel bad, I am just saying she shouldn’t be crying when she is with you.” He said and I laid down on my bed.
“I don’t care. Get out.” I said coldly.
“Okay.” He replied walking out.
? ANGELICA ?
I rushed to my room and shut the door shivering. Why is he so mean to me? I fell to the floor in tears.
“Angelica.” I heard Thomas call. I held my mouth so he wouldn’t hear I am crying.
“Please open up, I know you are so sad right now.” He said and I bursted into more tears.
I stood up weakly and I opened to see Thomas. He stared at my teary eyes and without thinking I hu-gged him ti-ghtly catching him unaware.
“I am sorry Angelica.” He said as I shed tears on him.
He left me to cry and after some minutes, I released him.
“I am so sorry.” I said cleaning my tears off his shirt.
“It is fine Angelica. You nee-ded to cry it out, now go to bed and have a good night sleep.” He said smiling widely.
“Thank you so much Thomas.” I said and he nodded.
“Goodnight.” He said walking out.
“Goodnight.” I replied, and when he was gone I shut the door walking to the bed Sadly.
TBC…