Cheese In The Trap

After almost a month of being terrorized by Cherish, who called almost every day to recite a curse spell so that Biba wouldn't get a job, Cherish's wish finally came true.

When she does the calculations, the nanny job is a pretty good offer for her situation now. She doesn't need to worry about where to sleep, eat, or shit. As Cherish said, all the facilities were fulfilled, including a private room for a nanny.

So, Biba doesn't have to bother her uncle and aunt anymore, even though she has to go back to Merrsilver City. In addition, the nine-year-old boy does look adorable in the picture that Cherish sent as bait to her who is weak to cuteness.

"I'll be waiting for you at Merrsilver, bi*ch!" Cherish cheers from across the call.

What Biba missed was the devilish laugh she makes after hanging up their call. "Hwehwehehahahaha!"

Biba's hands were tightly clenched. Her teeth chattered. Her ears were gushing red as the folds on her forehead thickened. Biba took one breath at a time. Then took a deep breath before shouting;

“CHERISH KALILI! ARGH!! dogtahiasemsamahfucctustupidshit#$@#$!” Biba cursed blindly at the crescent moon that night, which seemed to laugh at her bad luck.

***

24 hours before Biba cursed the crescent moon that night.

The city of Merrsilver was still the same as when Biba had left it. Still as dense, congested, and heartwrenching as before. Biba didn't think she would return to her hometown after years of being exiled to Tualin City.

'It's okay, it's okay. Merrsilver is a big city, it's impossible to meet each other.' Biba stroked her chest, holding back her anxiety.

As soon as Biba arrived at the Merrsilver Station exit, a man in his fifties dressed in a neat black suit and shiny loafers approached her.

The family that Biba will serve is Sinclaire, the owner of the Siastone company which has gold mines everywhere.

Biba recognized the man as the butler of the Sinclaire family after conducting an online interview with him. It turns out that Cherish didn't lie when she said that her employer's family was crazy rich. A conglomerate family whose wealth is in the 1% in the entire Country. No wonder the specification to be a nanny must also have at least a bachelor's degree.

The car driven by the family's driver has arrived in front of a magnificent gate. After passing the identity check at the security post, Biba was greeted with shady trees along the road, like venturing into a forest. It made Biba stunned as she remembered that this area was still within the metropolis of Merrsilver City.

'Woah, there's still something beautiful in Merrsilver like this?'

Not long after, they passed a magnificent house with high pillars like a palace.

"This is the main residence. The one who lives here is Mrs. President Siastone or young master Ares's grandmother. Whereas young master Ares is alone, stays in another house because he likes quiet places. It’s also good for his healing process.” said Mr. Darwin, while Biba having a hard time swallowing her saliva because she was nervous.

'Ah, the boy's name is Ares? His name is beautiful. But that Cherish always calls him a brat this or that, geez.” Her heart was beating fast, either because she was nervous or because excited.

“As Nanny Biba has heard from Nanny Cherish, young master Ares was in a coma in the hospital for quite a long time. So, he needs enough rest. Away from physical and mental stress. Because in the accident, he lost his parents and younger sister at the same time, so his mental state is a bit…”

Biba grew more and more sorry to hear the unfortunate story of her future young master.

"Your job is to help the young master to recover. You have to take him to the hospital, you have to take care of his food, then you have to teach him as well. Please help so he doesn't get left behind by friends of his age. So I hope that Nanny Biba, who has experience as a teacher, can help young master Ares.”

"Yes, sir!" Biba's eyes lit up."Oh sir, if I may ask, how is my friend Cherish doing all this time?" Biba was quite proud of her friend who did this noble work.

“That, uhm, Nanny Cherish………………… is good,” said Mr. Darwin plainly.

'The pause is very long. Cher, what have you done up to now?!’

“Ah… haha. Then later I will learn from Cherish first, following the protocol that has been provided, sir."

"Oh? You don't know yet? Nanny Cherish has been out of this house since this morning. There seems to be something urgent."

‘Hn, why? She said she would be waiting for me at home tho?’ Biba tilted her head.

She looked back at the scenery outside the car window.

Mr. Darwin said this house is the furthest from the main house. It took ten minutes on foot to get to the main house. At this point, Biba is not gonna surprised if there is a private zoo in their area of residence. Once again, Biba held her mouth tightly shut so she wouldn't gasp like a Koi Fish in amazement.

For the first time in a long time, Biba thanked Cherish.

“This is the longest-standing house in the Sinclaire residence, but since Mr. Ares wants to occupy it, we are renovating it as soon as possible. So Nanny Biba doesn't have to worry about leaks or collapsing.” Mr. Darwin explains so well like he can read Biba's anxious mind.

Biba scratched her head awkwardly following Mr. Darwin walking towards the door. Well, compared to other house buildings, this is the only house that doesn't intimidate Biba's poor soul. So Biba felt a little relieved.

Biba can't wait to meet this adorable little boy who has this classic taste.

Mr. Darwin knocked on the door three times, but there was no answer.

"It's okay to come in now, come on Nanny Biba."

'Oh yeah?! Am I the only one who didn't hear an answer from inside?' Biba screamed internally while Mr. Darwin's smile didn't make Biba any calmer.

Not much furniture fills the living room in this house. It seems empty like a house that the owner wants to abandon. Mr. Darwin went to a room on the first floor under the stairs.

“This is young master Ares's room. If you haven't been invited in, don't go in yet." Mr. Darwin said softly, Biba nodded.

Knock-knock. Mr. Darwin knocked on the door three times. Still, there's no answer from inside.

“Mr. Ares, it's me, Darwin. I brought a new nanny to replace Nanny Cherish to accompany you to play." Still no answer from within, but Mr. Darwin nodded his head.

"Yes sir, I understand."

'What the?! What's the kid saying?! How come I didn't hear anything? Is it my ear problem? What is this?!'

“Nanny Biba, please rest in your room first. You can read the manual in the desk drawer. Later, if there is anything, Mr. Ares will contact you via the intercom installed in the nanny's room. Is there anything else you want to ask?”

Biba narrowed her eyes, being observant as she is.

"Is there a certain ritual before I sleep in this house?"

“………. Haha, Nanny Biba is so funny. Alright, I'm back to my position. Please read the manual. All the instructions are clear. If you have any questions please contact me via intercom as well." Mr. Darwin said goodbye.

After Mr. Darwin closed the door of the house, the atmosphere became quiet. Biba put her ear to Ares's bedroom door. But not a single sound caught her ears.

Biba rushes to her room on the second floor with a cheerful heart. Finally, she had her room after having to share a room with her cousin for so long.

Biba's room was like a room in a luxury villa – again, Biba had never been to a villa before, so it was just a matter of amazement. The mattress was as soft and smooth as a marshmallow wrapped in pure white bed linen. There are a large wardrobe and a beautiful dressing table beside it.

There is also a bathroom in the room, as well as a balcony that was visible from the outside. Biba wonders why Cherish doesn't like working here. Or because Cherish is used to living in a house like this? Who knows.

After showering, cleaning up, and snapping photos, Biba read the work instruction manual that was on top of the drawer. The cover bears the gold Seahorse logo, the coat of arms of the Sinclaire family.

Biba flipped through a page containing profiles of people involved in Ares's life. Keep going back and forth until she gets to read her profile. Read the information contained in it, and if the information about her is correct, then the profile information of other people in it is also most likely correct.

Biba nodded satisfied with the information written about her. Except for her profile picture, which happens to be when Biba is chubby, so her cheeks are all over the place. Anyway, their information intelligence section works really well.

Maybe because it's her first time stretched out on a soft and smooth mattress, her body feels spoiled. By default, she just wants to sleep under the soft blanket. No need for a long dilemma, Biba immediately slipped under the blanket and fell asleep. To get up in half an hour, which she failed.

The sky changed its cloak to dark. Biba was still snoring and drooling on the bed. She didn't notice that a shadow fell on top of her. The shadow stayed there for quite a long time. It was long enough for Biba to come to her senses and spontaneously slam the figure onto the bed.

"Who are you?!" Biba attacked him, her hands busy locking the movement of the man's legs and holding the figure's head buried in the bed.