You never expected your new nanny job to be complicated. Caring for little Henry seemed simple enough—feed him, play with him, keep him safe. But Love changed that

At first, she was just your boss. Charming, effortless, beautiful, with a smile that could disarm anyone. She hovered in the kitchen while you played with Henry, asking questions about your life“So… do you like it here so far?” she asked one evening, watching you stack blocks with him

“Yeah, it’s great,” you said, smiling politely

Her eyes lingered a moment too long“Good. I’m glad Henry has someone he can really depend on… and someone I can trust too.”

That trust slowly began to feel… different. She started showing up more often, claiming she “just wanted to check on Henry.” But sometimes she didn’t leave until hours after the little one had gone to bed

“You should sit,” she said one night, pouring herself a glass of wine “It’s been a long day for both of us.”

You hesitated, but the warmth in her gaze pulled you in. You sat across from her at the kitchen table, noticing how her eyes followed your every movement

“You know,” she whispered, leaning slightly forward“Henry isn’t the only one I care about here.”

You blinked, unsure if you’d heard her right “What do you mean?”

Her smile was soft but sharp “I mean… I notice you. Everything about you. The way you laugh, the way you care. He’s lucky… but so am I.”