Haley’s Au Pair Adventure

“Please don’t make me stay with them! They are stuck up snobs! I don’t want to waste my entire summer working with them. Please Mom!” Haley stated begging her mother.

“I’m sorry sweetheart. Your father and I have had this trip planned for almost 5 months now. We have been talking about this and you agreed. You need to start saving up for college. You promised me. No ifs, ands, or buts. Pack your things. You need to drive over there before dark.” Her mother said defiantly.

Haley let out a frustrated shriek before stomping up the stairs to her bedroom. Her parents had been planning a 3 month tour of Greece for their 20 year anniversary. They had originally invited Haley but she had declined knowing all to well that her presence was really not wanted. Haley rolled her eyes staring at a picture of her and her parents at one of her volleyball games. She was smiling holding a trophy and her parents were looking at her, pride in their eyes. Now at 17 years old they just wanted her to work the entire summer while they lived it up in Greece. Haley opened her closet and pulled out her leather suitcase. It was not use in fighting it anymore. At least the people had a pool. She could get a nice tan while she babysat and did light chores around the house.

She started picking out clothes and packed them neatly in her suitcase. She would miss her parents but just maybe this would be a fun experience. After all, no parents had to mean some fun right? Plus, it wasn’t like she was going to be stuck with the kids all day. Just part of the day and then afterwards she could sneak out and meet up with her friends. Haley smiled. Maybe some good would come out of this after all. She quickly finished packing her clothes and went downstairs. Her mom and dad were at the counter talking in hushed tones. Haley approached them.

“Hey parentals. Umn, I’m heading out. I will miss you guys. Don’t have too much fun without me.” Haley smiled half- heartedly.

“Oh, sweetie. You know we will miss you! You better be looking out for goodies to because I’m going to be sending you lots of things from Greece. I will call you as often as I can and you better answer no matter what time it is!” Her mom embraced her in a big hug and kissed her cheek.

“Yes, and please be good while we are gone. I don’t want to hear from the Carson’s that you are acting out and half- assing your duties. I do love you though sweetheart and I will miss you terribly.” Her father said tearing up and crushing her in a bear hug.

At least they loved her still, Haley thought smiling. She hugged them both again and before she left they handed her a brand- new Blackberry World Edition and a Visa credit card. Haley smiled hugely to herself.

“Do not abuse this. It is strictly for emergencies. This phone is so that we can call you from anywhere and the charges won’t be as high.” Her father said giving her a warning look.

Haley laughed and took the phone and credit card shoving them into her Coach knock off hand bag. “I promise I won’t abuse the power.” She said doing air quotes with her fingers.

She kissed them both one more time and walked out the door heading towards her 2007 Toyota Celica. She slid into the front seat and turned the radio on. Some top 40 was blasting and she liked it so she turned it up more and tore out of the driveway heading to the Carson’s home.

The Carson’s were family friends. They had several children all younger than Haley. Haley was going to act like an Au Pair for the summer for the family. She would have several duties like cooking meals for the kids, helping them with their summer homework; which sounds awful but all of them were home schooled and their schooling was on a year round schedule; and light cleaning around the house. She would also take them to practices or games if the parents would be too busy. Haley didn’t really mind just as long as she was able to have her own room and her own time to herself every now and then. Plus it didn’t hurt that they paid extremely well.

She pulled into the driveway of their lavish home and got her suitcases. One of the boys, Parker, ran outside and helped Haley with her things. Haley smiled and thanked him. Wow, she thought to herself, he looked a lot bigger than she remembered. He had to be at least 3 inches taller than her. Did they really need an Au Pair? Parker was very good looking, probably 5’8”, 175 pounds, very muscular for only being 14, shaggy blonde hair, and the most beautiful green eyes she had ever seen on a boy. She thanked him as he lugged one of her suitcases into the beautiful home.

Another boy, Landon, ran outside to help as well. He was only 12 but he also looked very mature and manly for his age, a smaller and less muscular version of Parker. Haley smiled, at least they were cute! The youngest was a 10 year old boy named Aiden. He had red hair and a smattering of freckles on his nose. He was adorable though, he rushed up to Haley and gave her a huge hug. Haley gawked. He was also very mature looking for being so young. They all had nice tan skin and the big green eyes. Aiden was the only one who looked significantly different because of the red hair.

They were all talking animatedly to Haley and she was trying her best to keep up. She had to keep reminding herself how hyper pre-teen and teenage boys could be. The parents had already left about ten minutes before but there was a note on the fridge with 50 dollars attached. The mom and dad were both on call neurosurgeons and they were hardly ever at home. Besides that a teacher came during the week to school the boys. But the boys were pretty much isolated. Haley felt slightly bad for them but when she saw all of their toys, electronic gadgets, and games lying around she didn’t feel as bad. Guess the parents bought their love Haley thought.

“Can we order pizza Haley?” Aiden asked giving her a shy smile. Haley smiled back, “Sure thing Aiden. What kinds of pizza do you guys like?”

“I like pepperoni,” Aiden said.
“I want cheese,” Landon said,
“I want Hawaiian pizza,” Parker said.

“Okay sounds good. Umn let me write this down and I will order it,” she said quickly writing it on a pad of paper.

“Can we go swimming before it gets here?” Aiden said tugging at her shirt.