Special Purpose Nanny

Vincent Marshall everyone wanted to be him but few could bear the weight of his success Every Woman dreamed of being by his side but his cold gaze and reserved smile made it clear that he was not interested in such things his influence crossed oceans his name was known in all business circles and his face graced the covers of magazines from Tokyo to London but only a few new his story hidden from the public the enigmatic Vincent was the subject of rumors and gossip no one knew where he came from where he lived and most importantly

why he was so jealous of his Secrets his past was a closed book but everyone wanted to at least look into it Emma Hunter sat on the floor of her small apartment sorting through bills that had not been paid for months suddenly there was a loud knock she flinched expecting the worst and went to the door the owner stood before her his Stern expression leaving no room for doubt Emma I need the money and I don't care where you get it from he said firmly Sam I I'm having trouble with my job but I'm trying

really give me another month she tried to argue another month do you know how many months you owe me already he frowned even more Emma nodded looking down until the end of the month or you'll have to find another place to live he said coldly and left leaving her completely confused used when the door closed Emma was alone in her small room feeling the weight of every unpaid Bill she didn't even have money for food and had been surviving on instant noodles for the past month she yearned for her past for the comfortable job of

a Cook's assistant that she had to give up because of an unworthy offer from her boss the phone rang interrupting her Ry the number was unfamiliar and she hesitated before answering hello Miss Hunter my name is Iris Carter I would like to discuss an offer I know you can't refuse the voice on the other end of the line was calm and confident but I'm not sure I understand I didn't send a resume don't worry about it your references speak for themselves Iris replied with a slight smile can we meet okay name a place Emma muttered

not quite understanding what was going on but a voice inside her told her that meeting this mysterious woman was an opportunity worth taking I'll come to your house and we'll discuss everything there Iris replied and so the day of the meeting arrived Emma it's nice to meet you Iris shook her hand and asked if she could come in we have a project and we need someone with your skills and intelligence Emma wondered what kind of offer this woman could make her what project we're working with Vincent Marshall he has a personal request we we need

someone to act as a nanny Ira said looking at her intently Emma felt a slight thrill at the sound of the name Vincent Marshall was an almost mythical figure his name associated with luxury wealth and power why me I don't have that kind of experience Emma said doubtfully you don't need anything more than talent and drive plus Mr Marshall likes your background he values people who aren't afraid to start from scratch Iris replied confidently Emma tried to hide her surprise and frankly a little worry the sudden appearance of Iris and her guards seemed odd to

her and made her wonder what kind of trouble she had gotten herself into Iris smiled softly and nodded briefly to The Man Behind her motioning for him to remain by the door she entered looked around the cramped room and without waiting for an invitation confidently walked up to the table sat down and motioned for Emma to take the chair next to her I need to discuss a few details with you regarding your new duties she began Crossing her legs slightly and watching Emma's reaction carefully of course Emma replied trying to keep a calm expression on

her face Iris smiled approvingly but her eyes were serious you may think you know exactly what's coming but that's not entirely true she said in fact this job will require a lot more from you than just child care this contract and pay aren't arbitrary and I need to make sure you're truly prepared for what's coming Emma feeling a slight chill down her spine tried to hide her worry and asked with firm confidence what responsibilities await me and watching Emma's reaction carefully of course Emma replied trying to keep a calm expression I'll try to prepare I'm

almost all packed already Iris smiled approvingly but her eyes were serious Iris leaned in a a little closer and continued almost in a whisper as if revealing a secret you will live in complete seclusion away from any close relationships and essentially under supervision the house you will move into will have rules that you will have to strictly adhere to and since you signed a contract this is not just a request Emma felt a slight worry but asked carefully I just don't understand why such measures are necessary because of the child because of the child and

Guardian Iris confirmed her eyes darkening for a moment he is a man special and you will be one of the few who will be part of his inner circle Emma listened carefully considering her words this was beginning to sound like something much more serious than just a nanny job but remembering the number on the contract she nodded decisively deciding that no matter how difficult it was she could do it Iris nodded in satisfaction then handed her a small package this is your new phone it already has all the contacts you need as well as access

to the home security systems you will be there from tomorrow and your instructions will describe everything the main thing to remember is that your job is not to ask questions but simply to follow instructions Emma nodded accepting the phone she knew that this was her only chance and she was ready to do anything to take advantage of it her life was about to change dramatically and somewhere deep inside she was afraid but there was nowhere to retreat Iris noticing her determination stood up and added as a parting word I see that you made the right

decision tomorrow your new life begins Emma we will take care of you and you will take care of us Emma felt everything inside her collapse the suddenness of this decision and the strange conditions made her wary right now she asked trying not to betray the alarm in her voice but I haven't packed everything yet you said I could take my things Ira smiled her gaze calm but Stern like a person accustomed to unquestioning obedience don't worry we will pack everything you need you only need to take a bag with the most essential things and documents

as I said she glanced around the room you won't need the rest Emma nodded feeling that there was no point in refusing or protesting she was being followed by bodyguards in Black which only added to her tension she quickly packed a small bag taking a few sets of clothes her passport a couple of photos and her phone then walked over to Iris suppressing a slight shudder here she said reaching for the bag that's all I really need Iris nodded approvingly and motioned for her to follow her one of the bodyguards took Emma's bag and the

other followed making sure the door to the apartment closed behind them a black SUV with tinted windows waiting outside hiding what was inside Emma climbed in trying not to look tense and sat in the seat next to Iris as the car pulled away Iris turned to Emma watching her carefully Emma you have to understand that this job is going to require your full dedication for the next few months you will be immersed in a world unlike anything you have ever known along the way we will tell you some rules and restrictions the main thing you

must remember is complete confidentiality you cannot tell anyone what will happen in the house you also cannot communicate with strangers Emma only nodded feeling how the situation was becoming more and more mysterious this did not feel like a nanny job more like some kind of task where she was just a pawn in someone's complex game Iris reading her worried look added you can do it you have everything you need to complete complete this task and the reward for this as you already know will turn your life upside down Emma tried to understand what she was

getting ready for but her head was full of questions and so we drove up to a luxurious mansion and on the porch stood a little girl named Thea our first meeting went well we got acquainted and it seemed to me that we liked each other I smiled at Thea glad that our conversation was gradually improving the girl clearly lacked warmth and care her it seemed that she needed not just a nanny but someone who would become her friend the next morning it was necessary to establish contact with Thea let me show you the kitchen I

said getting out of bed and taking theia's hand her small hand was warm and trusting which caused a slight wave of tenderness in me we walked along a wide Corridor heading towards the kitchen the interior here was increasingly reminiscent of a palace rich with paneling massive sh and even the paintings on the walls looked old and expensive it's very beautiful here isn't it I asked Thea who was looking around with interest yes she nodded hesitating for a moment but sometimes it seems too quiet here we approached the kitchen spacious and full of the latest technology

I took out the necessary ingredients and quickly got to work Thea stood nearby curiously watching my every move one want to help me I asked smiling her eyes lit up may I of course here here's a spoon and here are the strawberries can you cut them into small pieces I suggested handing her a small plastic spoon so as not to hurt herself the girl said to work with a serious look and I began to work on the dough as we were cooking Thea suddenly confided I like that you don't yell at me the other nannies

were mean you know what I would never be mean to you I said quietly feeling theia slowly opening up to me I patted her back reassuringly a few minutes later I was serving golden brown pancakes that smelled like vanilla and chocolate Thea clapped her hands in Delight as I topped them with chocolate syrup and strawberry slices thank you Emma these look delicious she said happily and we both sat at the kitchen island to enjoy our breakfast while theia ate her pancakes she began telling me about her favorite books and cartoons I listened attentively amazed at

how smart and funny this little girl was it seemed that all the previous nannies simply could not see her charm We were finishing breakfast when Ira suddenly appeared in the kitchen her gaze was as cold as always but an approving smile flickered across her face as she watched Thea and I quietly eat our breakfast theia Emma I hope you enjoyed meeting me Iris said her gaze lingering on me we are all ready to begin today theia please wait for me in the living room Emma we will talk soon the obediently stood up and left and

I felt the tension Rising again I shook my head inwardly trying to drive away wild speculation the idea of possibly being involved with Vincent Marshall was not just strange it was even ridiculous but my intuition told me that there was definitely something hidden here the surroundings and the people around Thea all looked like a carefully planned security for someone very important flower can I have some more chocolate syrup theia distracted me by pushing her plate towards me sure I smiled adding more syrup to her pancakes listen flower that sounds nice but let's do it this

way if I'm flower you'll be um maybe the Sun Thea nodded happily a happy smile lighting up her face the sun I like it I suddenly caught myself thinking that this nickname suited her very well her sincere warm eyes and the trust with which she looked at me made her look like a small son warming this huge cold house while she was devouring her breakfast I forgot about my doubts and the Mystery of everything that was happening for a while when Thea had finished her last bite Iris entered the kitchen calm and reserved as always

Thea you have drawing lessons now remember she reminded me with a slight smile Thea reluctantly pushed her plate away and looked at me will you come and watch me draw flower of course sunshine I'll be there I assured her feeling my affection for this little girl growing with every passing minute when she disappeared through the door with Iris I was alone in the kitchen again thoughts of he's father and this place haunted me should I just play the role of a caring Nanny without asking questions or was I brought into this world for a purpose

I barely had time to think about it before Iris returned and motioned for me to come over her gaze was Stern and she seemed to see right through me there are a few things you need to know Emma she began and I tensed waiting for her to say it let's just say that there are certain rules in this house that are important to follow what rules exactly I asked trying to look calm although inside I was seething with curiosity first of all you are not allowed to enter The West Wing of the house it is

close to everyone except guards and important people Iris paused for a moment watching my reaction carefully secondly if you see or hear anything strange forget about it anything related to the work of this house must stay here do you understand I nodded feeling my imagination already running wild The Forbidden West Wing the rules and the caution in speaking all this seemed to refer to some secret society or at least to a life full of hidden secrets okay Iris I understand I replied trying to maintain the appearance of calm Iris nodded in satisfaction but her eyes

were still distrustful then good luck Emma you have a long and difficult job ahead of you with that she left again leaving me alone with my thoughts after talking with Iris thoughts of rules and prohibitions did not leave me intuition told me that there was something much more to this than just working in the house of a rich family I shook my head trying to focus on my duties but the feeling of mystery did not go away the next day when I took Thea to class I suddenly became curious who was behind all this if

Thea's father really was an influence uial man why did he entrust his daughter to a virtually unknown woman and himself remained in the shadows with these thoughts I headed to the living room full of huge paintings and expensive but auster decorations and then I noticed him a man entered the high doorway leading to the hall and despite the distance I immediately felt his presence tall with dark hair a confident posture and slightly narrowed eyes his appearance was simultaneously frightening and fascinating