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Holly decided it was time for a cup of coffee. It had been her usual early morning routine of cleaning, tidying, sterilising and preparing. Holly loved being a private nanny. She had qualified 3 years ago at the grand old age of 31 and had never had a moment of regret. It had been a considerable career change. Her old life as a PA had served its purpose, supplying her with a steady income and successfully getting her on the property ladder, but she had always felt that she wanted to do more with her life. She loved children and although not having any of her own, enjoyed caring and entertaining them. Her nieces and nephews proved to be an endless source of joy (as well as the added bonus of being able to hand them back at the end of the day) and looking after them fulfilled her in a way being a PA never would. Hence the career change
It hadn’t taken Holly long to find a placement once she qualified. She had been able to find work as a live in nanny to a beautiful little boy called Jake with equally lovely parents. They were both high fliers in the financial district in London, and although Sophia, Jakes mum had taken 12 months maternity leave, the call of business called her back. Holly could completely understand this from a female point of view and was more than happy to look after Jake while Sophia pursued her career during the work day and was Mummy at all the other times.
Holly had fallen on her feet when she landed this job. Sophia and her husband John had a beautiful house in the heart of London and the annex on the side of the house provided a perfect living arrangement for Holly. The apartment was far from grand but suited her down to the ground. With a decent size kitchen which housed an Aga which heated the entire apartment, a sitting room, bathroom and a light and airy bedroom with French doors which opened out onto the spacious garden, Holly really couldn't ask for anything more.
Holly was just about to switch the kettle on in the main house when she heard the soft waking noises of a little boy. She quietly walked up the stairs to Jakes room, gently opened the door and was greeted with a beautiful smile. Jake was a good baby. With a morning and afternoon nap it allowed Holly to get her jobs done while Jake was sleeping, meaning all awake time could be spent enjoying the day together. The weather had been oddly warm considering it was still April, and Holly had decided her and Jake would take a walk after lunch. Hampstead Heath had always been one of her favourite places for people watching and allowed her the time and space to clear her head. She would get them both a light lunch then strap Jake into his pushchair and head up the Heath. The warm spring sunshine was just asking to be enjoyed.