The Nanny

14

Thankyou all for your patience. I've not abandoned the story. I've just been unbelievably busy.

But I'm back. New update schedule is Monday and Friday. I'm already nearly finished on the next chapter and will keep on top of things.

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Aaron had called her from the jet, he was heading to Texas as he'd expected. He'd arranged for Jack's aunt to collect him from school and give him dinner, Elisia just needed to make her way to Aaron's after her last class and meet her there.

After her last class Elisia hurried back to her dorm to collect enough clothing for overnight, she'd collect the rest tomorrow when she had the car and more time on her hands.

She arrived at Aaron's house not long after 6pm, letting herself in and disabling the alarm she made her way to the kitchen to eat the dinner she'd picked up on route.

Jack didn't arrive back until 7.30 with his Aunt Jessica. Jessica was small, with curly blonde hair, her lack of resemblance to Aaron made Elisia believe she was Hayley's sister.
Jessica seemed friendly, and certainly devoted to Jack.

"I put him in the bath with his cousin, so he's all ready for bed." She'd explained when she came in, an air of capability in her voice, "Are you going up now Jack?" She'd asked when he let out a well timed yawn.

Jack gave Elsisa and Jessica a quick cuddle and bid them goodnight before heading up the stairs, it looked like Jessica was a pro with Jack.

"I'm Jessica by the way, I am, well I was Hayley's sister" She smiled reaching her hand out and gently smiling.

"Elisia, Jack's sometimes live in nanny" Elisia took her hand and shook it. "Are you in a hurry to get back, I could make us a coffee" Elsia offered.

Jessica eagerly accepted the coffee, citing it as a great way to get out of bedtime with her own kids, Elisia had suspicions she was more likely trying to find out more about Jack's new nanny, rather than avoiding bedtime.

The two sat in the kitchen and continued talking long past the coffee running out. Elisia enjoyed hearing all of Jessica's stories about Aaron, Jack and Hayley, one in particular about a school play and a poorly acted pirate.  They spoke about her treatment for cancer and how she'd been feeling much stronger over the past week, but still had a long way to go before she got the all clear.
Elisia was in awe of Jessica, she was determined to battle through anything that life threw at her and keep smiling.

Close to 9.30pm Jessica announced that she needed to get home, Elisia walked with her to the front door to see her off. Just as they were saying goodbye Jessica paused, took a deep breath and pulled her into a tight embrace. "I'm glad it's you." She said as she pulled back holding Elisia at arms length, she smiled though her eyes shone with tears.

"Im sorry I don't understand?"  Elisia timidly replied, tears were a strange response to meeting a new nanny.

"I can see how your eyes light up when we speak about him, he was the same when he came over this weekend. Everytime he mentioned you he beamed. It's been a long time since that's happened, a long time." Jessica hurriedly wiped the stray tears that had fallen, took a deep breath and steeled herself. "Like I said, I'm glad it's you. Hayley would have liked you." She pulled Elisia in for another tight hug and Elisia returned it.

Pulling away she wiped her eyes again and bid Elisia a final goodnight. "He's a good man, but not an easy one. I'm here if you ever want someone to talk to."