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“What is going on here?!” Mrs. Kensington shouted when she saw Mr. Kensington help get the glue out of my hair.
“Calm yourself, Nadine.” Mr. Kensington turned to her. “The poor girl has glue in her hair. Apparently, Austin wanted to have a glue fight.”
She stood and stared at me, narrowing her eyes. Her glare told me her mind was spinning out of control.
“Step away from her, Brandon. Where are the children?”
“They’re upstairs in the playroom.”
She walked over, arms folded, with a stern look.
“You’re fired.” She scowled.
“What?” My brows furrowed.
“Nadine, what the hell?” Mr. Kensington shouted.
“Don’t ‘what the hell’ me, Brandon. I know there’s more going on here. I see the way you look at her.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. What is the matter with you?”
“Mrs. Kensington, I?—”
“You don’t say another word, Stella. I’ll put your final check in the mail. You’re dismissed. I will make sure you never work as a nanny for any family in New York again.”
“What about the children?” I asked.
“They are no longer your concern. Leave.” She pointed to the elevator.
I looked at Mr. Kensington, hoping he’d stick up for me. But he didn’t. He knew better than to go up against his wife. I slowly walked over to where my purse was, hooked it over my shoulder, and approached the elevator. Before stepping onto it, I turned and looked at the Kensington’s.
“I’m not sure why the two of you even got married or had children in the first place. Do your children a favor and get divorced. It’ll do less harm than what you’re doing to them right now.”
“How dare you!” Mrs. Kensington shouted.
I stepped onto the elevator and stared at them as the doors closed. I didn’t regret what I said because it was the truth. Their constant bickering and name-calling were enough to drive anyone crazy.
* * *
I walked into my apartment and threw my purse down.
“What are you doing home already?” My best friend and roommate, Jordyn, asked.
“Mrs. Kensington fired me.” I fell on the couch next to her and grabbed the pint of ice cream and spoon from her hands.
“What? Why?”
“She thought her husband was interested in me, and we were having an affair.”
“Why would she think that?”
“When she came home, Mr. Kensington was helping me get the glue out of my hair.”
“Honestly, I know that man wants you. You know it, too. Don’t deny it.”
“It doesn’t matter. I would never.” I stuck the spoon into the ice cream container.
“I know you wouldn’t.” Jordyn got up and grabbed two glasses and the wine bottle. “No worries. You’ll find another wealthy family to work for.”
