* Lora Croffard's POV *

I walked into the supermarket to get some things for the house. The kids are currently at school, except for Angy of course. She's in the pram I'm steering.

I threw  things into the basket on top of the pram as I walked past products on shelves.

"Lora?" I turned around to see Chris approaching me.

"Hi, Chris."

"How are you doing?"

"Good, thanks. I'm nanny 101. You?"

"I'm fine. I'm... Chris 101." I laughed.

"And how's that working out for you?"

"Pretty good actually. Hey wanna grab a coffee or something? I'm sure nanny 101 can have a coffee break while the children are at school."

"Yeah, sure. Let me just get a few things and I'll meet you up in a few.

***********

"So how's it going over at the Evens'?"

"Pretty good, actually. I'm starting to feel like family. I never really had a family and it feels good to have people to love and somehow loving you back. The kids and I have fun all the time and we understand each other. And on top of that I made so may friends."

"Like Liam?"

"Yes, and because of Liam I've met you and the other guys, Amber, Lily and Windy, even though she doesn't like me."

"She's just intimidated by you."

"But why, it isn't as if I have a lot in life."

"Well, you're pretty and all the guys like you."

"Oh, please, Chris. The guys don't like me. Why would they even like... This?"

"You're different from other girls, Lora. You don't know your pretty, that's what makes you even more pretty."

"No, Chris. They don't like me."

"I like you." My heart stopped and I looked up to see if he was kidding. But his face was serious.

"No, Chris. You don't, you can't."

"I know it's crazy, but we spend lots of time together the past month or so and I think you're kind and fun." I had no words. Nobody ever liked me, like like-liked me. Why is this so hard to believe.

It's been two months since I started to nanny and the guys and girls went out a few times, but nothing serious has happened yet. It's fun being around them and we grew close. I just never thought of anything like this before.

"I'm sorry, Lora. I didn't want to tell you like this, but I guess the time has come for it so be told."

"It's fine, Chris." It's fine, Chris... Really Lora,is that's all you got?

"So, um..." he rubbed his beard. If it were Liam he would've scratched the back of his neck or he would've ran his hand through his perfectly styled hair.

What?! Why am I comparing Chris to Liam.... Seriously Lora.

"Would you like to go see a movie or something sometime."

"Like a date?"

"If you want it to be? So?"

Urg, why not. "Um, sure. A date it is."

"Cool, thanks. How about Friday?"

"Friday should work."

"I'll pick you up at seven then."

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Friday was a rush. Nash is looking after the kids for me tonight. I'm currently busy getting ready for my date with Chris and I have no idea what to wear.

"Nash!" I yelled out my room in the direction of her's.

"What?"

"I need your help! I don't have anything to wear!"

"Get your ass in my room then." I went into her room and found her in front of her closet. She removed a black crop top and a maroon, soft short with flowers on. "This should fit." She's very short tempered today. Not her usual self.

"Nash? You okay?"

"Why wouldn't I be?"

"Come on, spit it. Some thing's up with you."

"I just don't know why you're going out with Chris."

"What's wrong with Chris?"

"Nothing it's just that he's not your type."

"I don't have a type, Nash. And it's not like we're serious or a thing."

"He's just not worthy of you."

"I'm not worthy of him, or anyone else for that matter."

"Don't say that, Lora. There's someone out there who will respect and love you for who you really are."

"And Chris doesn't?"

"I don't know."

"Please, can we not do this now? He'll be here soon."

"Yeah, sorry. Put on the outfit and get ready."

"Thanks, Nash."

**********

When I was done I went inside the mansion to make sure the kids were settled for the night

The doorbell rang and I walked over to open the front door. When I opened it it wasn't Chris standing there.

"Hi, Lora."

"Liam? What are you doing here?"

"I just came by to see what you are up to. I'm bored."

"I'm actually on my way out." The shine on his face dissappeared.

"Oh... Where to?"

"I have a date, Liam."

"A date?" His eyes grew wide. "With who?" He's avoiding eye contact, I realized.

"Wouldn't you like to know."

"Dammit, Lora! Just tell me who it is, because if it's a jerk I'm gonna cut off his balls!" His fists clutched together and I could see the muscles in his jaw glitching.

"With me." Behind Liam Chris stood. Well this is awkward. No, it shouldn't be. Liam is nothing to me and he's not in any position to own me.

"Chris?"

"Hey, man. What are you doing here?"

"Um, I just wanted to come and get something from Daniel, but I guess it's not that important anymore." Without another word he turned around and climbed in his car before driving off.

"What was that all about?" Chris asked.

"I have no idea."

"You ready to go?"

"Yeah, let me just get my bag."

**********

We watched a movie with popcorn and sodas. We threw people with corn, it was fun. The movie was actually boring, so boring I can't even remember it's name.

After that we went too some coffee  shop and drank milkshakes and had some cake.

Now I'm back home. The date wasn't bad at all, but I felt like curling up in my bed and sleeping until the children came to wake me.

I felt bad and I didn't know why. I couldn't get his face out of my head. His eyes were filled with disappointment. His cheeks went from a gloss to a pale colour.

He just left. Not looking me in the eyes once. Not once. Not even before saying goodbye.

He told me that he wanted to come look what I was up to, but later he said he wanted to get something from Daniel, but then Daniel somehow didn't have that anymore and he was gone.

Why was he acting this way? I didn't do anything wrong. I have nothing to feel guilty for, but why does it feel this way?

Maybe I should call him...No. What am I going to tell him? Ask him what?

I'll just have to go on with my very exciting life and take it step by step.

Liam... That's the name on my mind as I fell asleep.