The Mafioso's Children's Nanny Book 1: The Mafioso's Children's Nanny, #1

By Natália Milena

Ester is a sweet woman, she works as a nanny for a mobster's children, detail: she doesn't know that her boss is a mobster.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Noveltoon
• Release date: Mar 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224040100

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The Mafioso's Children's Nanny

Chapter 1

Esther is a kind-hearted, friendly, well-mannered, and humble woman. At 24 years old, she's single, lives in a small apartment, and has a degree in nutrition.

Four years ago, Esther and her parents were involved in a car accident, which resulted in her parents' deaths. Esther fell into a coma for several months, lost her memory, and subsequently moved to the city where she was hospitalized.

After leaving the hospital, Esther started a new life. She studied, graduated in nutrition, secured a job at a senior support center, and began providing dietary care for the residents there.

With ongoing treatment, she began to recall everyday memories, though they were mostly from her childhood.

Esther was reading to some elderly ladies when a woman called her out to the garden.

Celina: Sorry to pull you away.

Esther: No problem, can I help with something?

Celina: You're a very hardworking woman, I admire that about you. My boss needs a nanny for his children, would you be interested?

Esther: Really? I don't know, Celina. I've never taken care of children before. What if I do everything wrong?

Celina: LOL, relax, I'll be there. You're going to like it and learn fast. There are two kids, a 5-year-old boy and a 10-month-old baby.

Esther: I see, do you think I stand a chance?

Celina: I'll talk to him about you. Give me your resume, and I'll get back to you with his response.

Esther: Alright, thank you, Celina. This would really help me.

Celina: Don’t thank me, dear. I like you, and I know they don't pay much here. But I’m grateful for how well you take care of my mother.

Esther: It's done with great affection.

Celina: I know, dear.

They said goodbye, and Esther returned to the reading room, but her focus was elsewhere, preoccupied with the prospect of the nanny job. Could it work out?

Two days later...

Celina came back to the senior center, visited her mother, and then approached Esther.

Celina: Can we talk?

Esther: Sure, let's go to the garden.

Celina: How's my mother doing? She seems rosier.

Esther: She's eating well. If she keeps this up, she'll put on a few more pounds.

Celina: That's good. Esther, I talked to my boss, and he wants to meet you. How about you come with me for an interview?

Esther: Of course, we can go right now. I was just about to head out.

Celina: Great.

Esther grabbed her belongings, bid everyone farewell, and left with Celina. A sleek black car awaited them, driven by a chauffeur to the house.

Celina is the house manager and has taken care of the boss and his home for years, considered part of the family.

Esther knew that Celina's boss was wealthy, but upon seeing the house, she was stunned. Inside, the house's beauty exceeded its exterior, oozing luxury, leaving Esther in awe.

A striking man in a suit, with a cold, calculated expression, descended the stairs and glanced at them.

Celina: Logan, this is the person I mentioned.

Logan: Follow me.

He departed, and Esther took a deep breath, crossed herself several times, and followed him.

They entered his office, where Esther was visibly nervous. She could barely bring herself to look at him, but as an astute observer, he demanded she maintain eye contact during their conversation.

Logan: Your name?

Esther: Esther Garcia.

Logan: Age?

Esther: 24 years old.

Logan: I see from your resume you've no prior experience as a nanny.

Esther: No, sir, but I promise to do my very best.

Logan: Good. You understand that you'll need to quit your current job, correct?

Esther: Yes, sir.

Logan: Single?

Esther: Yes.

Logan: Children?

Esther: No.

Logan: Okay, the position has a few rules. Read them.

He handed over a document, and Esther read each clause carefully, puzzled by some.

1- Do not leave without permission.

2- Do not take the children out without permission.

3- Do not bring outsiders into the mansion.

4- Take Bernardo to school.

5- Reside at the mansion.

6- Accompany on trips.

7- Stay out of the office.

8- Steer clear when there are male visitors.

9- Security will accompany you whenever you go out.

10- You'll receive a bonus for working overtime/days, meal vouchers, health insurance, formal employment, among other perks...

11- Do not disclose information about the household externally.

Esther: That’s all fine, but will I have days off?

Logan: Yes, but I'll need you most Saturdays.

Esther: Okay, I accept the rules.

Logan: You’ll have a week’s trial.

Esther: Thank you, sir. I'll give it my all.

Logan: I expect no less. One more thing, I see you're a nutritionist. Can you manage the children's diet? I'll pay extra for that.

Esther: Yes, and there’s no need for extra payment; the salary is sufficient.

Logan: As you wish. Celina will show you around the house and the children’s quarters. You can bring your things tomorrow.

Esther: Yes, sir. Thank you again. Excuse me.

Esther left the office, meeting Celina in the living room. They quietly celebrated, and Celina took her on a tour of the house and to her new room.

Chapter 2

Celina guided Esther around the house, eventually reaching the playroom where the children were engaged in lively play.

Bernardo

Zaya

Celina: Ben, I’d like you to meet someone. This is Esther, she’s the new nanny. She's going to be looking after you and your sister.

Esther: Hello, you’re a handsome boy.

Ben: Hi, thanks.

Esther: How old are you?

Ben: 5.

Esther: Wow, that big? What a big boy. What’s your sister's name?

Ben: Zaya.

Esther: She’s very pretty and absolutely adorable.

Ben: Are you going to date my dad?

Esther: No, little one, why do you ask?

Ben: Just wondering.

Celina: Previous nannies were more interested in Logan than in taking care of the children.

Esther: I see. I am just here to work for your father and to take care of you two.

Ben: I have a little dog, she lives at grandma’s house, her name is Lilica.

Esther: Really? Is she pretty?

Ben: Yes.

Esther: Will you show her to me one day?

Ben: Yes, next time dad takes us there, you’ll see.

Esther: Okay. Can I play with you?

Ben: Yes.

Esther sat on the carpet, tending to Zaya as she sat and played, while also giving Ben attention. He was a truly charming boy.

Time passed and Logan was monitoring the playroom via cameras, wanting to see whether Esther would mistreat the children like others had.

Esther bathed Zaya, helped Ben get dressed, and they went to the dining room for dinner.

Emerging from his office, Ben ran to Logan and hugged his legs.

Celina: Dinner is ready.

Logan: Okay, let’s have dinner then.

Esther: Celina, could you take Zaya? I should be going now.

Ben: Stay, Esther, my dad will let you.

Esther: I have to go, little prince. But I’ll be back first thing tomorrow to wake you up.

Ben: Okay.

Esther: See you tomorrow.

She said her goodbyes to Logan and Celina with her head bowed.

Celina: See you tomorrow, dear.

Logan: The driver will take you.

Esther: No need, sir, I can take a taxi.

Logan: You need to.

He spoke coolly, his gaze fixed on her. Without further discussion, Esther accepted the ride from the driver to her home.

Upon arrival, she heated up some food in the oven, took a shower, ate, and started to get things ready for the next day.

Esther woke up early, resigned from her support house job, returned home, and found the driver waiting for her.

She quickly gathered her things, received help from the driver, and they headed to the mansion.

Upon arrival, a security guard took her belongings to her room. She left everything as it was and proceeded to wake Ben as promised.

Esther sat on the floor, gently stroked his hair, and he gradually woke up.

Esther: Good morning, little prince.

Ben: Esther? You came.

Esther: It's me. I made good on my promise. Time to get up, little one.

Ben: Okay. Can you give me a bath?

Esther: Of course. Let's go.

She carried him to the bath, and the warm water refreshed him. Esther dressed him in his school uniform, told him to go have breakfast, and then she went to wake Zaya.

Little Zaya was already awake, chewing on her fingers. Esther bathed her, dressed her in comfortable clothes, and they headed for the living room.

Everyone was at the table. Celina handed Esther a bottle, then instructed her to sit down at the table. Esther hesitated, but Logan nonchalantly nodded, prompting her to sit beside Ben and feed Zaya her bottle.

Ben: Are you taking me, Esther?

Esther: Yes, I am. Eat up so you can be strong.

Ben: I’ll be just like dad.

Esther: That you will, in no time.

Proudly, he ate while Logan observed Esther’s demeanor, unlike past nannies who would flirt with him and vie for a seat beside him. Esther was different since her arrival; she had not cast glances of interest or malice towards him. She seemed innocent, treating his children well, being gentle and courteous.

Zaya swiftly finished her milk and playfully slapped the table, smiling at Logan, who then requested to hold her. Esther passed Zaya to his arms, he offered her a piece of fruit, and she delighted in it.

After Ben finished eating and brushed his teeth, looking quite grown-up, Celina handed Esther two schedules for the children, now clear why Ben was so sharp-witted. Soon, Ben came downstairs, received a simple farewell from Logan, grabbed his backpack, and they left.

Esther accompanied Ben to school, noting his excitement as it was rare for him not to be alone with the driver or occasionally with Celina, if she found time.

She kissed him goodbye at the school entrance, straightened his attire, and watched until he disappeared from her sight.

The affection she felt for him was incredible, how could it be so fast? Perhaps it was because Ben was as sweet, caring, bewitching, talkative, and charming as she was. Returning to the car, she arrived at the mansion and found Zaya playing on the carpet. Logan informed Celina he'd be gone for a month, leaving Esther stunned. How could he depart so indifferently towards his own children?

Yet Celina showed no shock, simply wishing him a safe journey. It appeared this man was an iceberg, not even bestowing a kiss on Zaya. Esther resumed playing with Zaya, who eventually wanted to nap. She settled her into an automatic rocking chair, sat on the couch, and began drafting the children’s meal plans.

Chapter 3

Esther spent the morning with Zaya, as Celina was a bit preoccupied, so Esther took Zaya to pick up Ben from school.

Ben was thrilled to see his sister and chattered about his day at school until they got home. Esther bathed him, they had lunch, and afterward, they played in the playroom.

A week went by, and Esther passed her trial period; Logan called Celina to inform her.

Esther was overjoyed; she had grown attached to the children and was involved in everything Ben did. He was missing his father, and once he realized his father had traveled, he became disheartened. It seemed that Logan always did this and didn't care about the children.

It was late afternoon, Ben was in the living room watching cartoons, Zaya was asleep, and Esther went to help with dinner in the kitchen, chatting with the girls.

Celina: You're acting like a mother to the children.

Esther: I could never replace their mother.

Celina: They needed that, a female presence—namely, you.

Esther: Where is their mother?

Celina: Different mothers; Zaya's mother passed away, and we don't know the story with Ben's mother, but Logan brought Ben as a newborn and wouldn't speak about the mother.

Esther: He's so absent in their lives; Ben admires him and feels his absence.

Celina: It's complicated, dear.

Esther: What does he do?

Celina: We can't discuss such matters; Logan would certainly kill us.

Esther: Ok, I'll wake Zaya, or she won't sleep later.

Esther went to the room, woke Zaya with a hug, and she didn't cry but became a bit fussy.

They had dinner, watched cartoons, and went to bed.

Esther lay in bed when someone knocked on the door; it was Ben.

Ben: Esther?

Esther: Yes, my love, what's wrong?

Ben: Can I sleep with you?

Esther: Of course, come here.

Esther embraced Ben, covered him up, and they slept together.

A month had passed, and Logan still hadn't returned. Esther noticed Ben seemed sadder than usual and assumed it was his father's absence. Zaya had a fever, but it wasn't too high; Esther medicated her, cuddled her, and she was quiet but whimpering.

Esther left Zaya in the crib sleeping, Ben at school, and as she descended the stairs, she saw Logan being helped in by a man, holding his belly, limping.

Man: Miss, can you help?

Esther: Oh my God, of course.

Esther supported Logan from the other side; he leaned on her as they climbed the stairs to his room, a place Esther had never entered, feeling a bit nervous, but now the priority was his well-being.

She released him, arranged the bed, the man laid him down, and she adjusted Logan's legs, removing his shoes, causing him to yell in pain.

Logan: Are you insane?

Esther: I'm sorry, sir, but I need to remove your shoes; I'll be more careful.

Logan: Thank you, Andrei; settle that remaining issue.

Andrei: Ok, take care. Miss, don't let him get out of bed, even if he threatens to fire you.

Logan: I'm still here, in charge of myself and this house.

Andrei: Shut up.

He leaves in irritation; Logan unbuttons his shirt, revealing a large bandage on his belly. He tries to grab some pillows, and Esther quickly assists him.

Esther: Excuse me.

She places two pillows behind him; Logan smells her sweet perfume and sees her worried, apprehensive, and tense expression.

Esther: Do you need anything else?

Logan: The strongest painkiller you can find.

Esther: Where is it?

Logan: Second drawer.

She retrieves it from a dresser, gets water from the minibar in the corner of the room, and brings it to him.

Esther: Do you know if we have what's needed to change the dressings?

Logan: Ask one of the security guards. How are things here?

Esther: All good.

Logan: Good how, Esther?

Esther: 💭He remembers my name; I'm surprised now💭

Everything as you left it. But lately, Bernardo has been sad, I think he missed you. And Zaya was feverish today, but I medicated her; she's sleeping now.

Logan: Why wasn't I informed? You must tell me what happens with my children.

Esther: 💭Now it's my fault?💭

Sir, Celina called several times over these three days, but you didn't answer.

Logan: Right.

He sighs, exhausted; Esther closes the curtains, dims the light, and Celina appears.

Celina: Esther, let me finish taking care of this stubborn one. The little one woke up crying; the fever persists.

Logan: Bring her here.

Esther went to the room; Zaya was still warm, whimpering in her arms; she brought the little girl to Logan's room and laid her on the bed beside him since he couldn't pick her up.

Zaya: Pa..Pa

Logan: Did you say daddy, daughter? Did you say daddy?

He was delighted and picked her up despite his condition.

Zaya hugged him, crying softly, and he held her, stroking her back and showering her with kisses.

Esther was taken aback, but since she only saw him on her first day at work, she couldn't say much.

Logan: You all heard, right?

Celina: Yes, son.

Esther: Yes.

She said the same thing yesterday.

Logan: Daddy's home, daughter, alive and whole.

Esther: Since you'll stay with her, I'll go pick up Ben from school.

Logan: When he's back and has had a bath, bring him here. We'll have lunch in the room since I can't go downstairs.

Esther: Yes, sir.

Esther left the room leaving a new man and father there. She requested the dressing materials from security; they handed them over, she stored them in the kitchen, and went to pick up Ben.

Chapter 4

Ben once again went to Esther, he forced a smile, she showered him with kisses and they returned home.

Ben