The Perfect Nanny by Karen Clarke & Amanda Brittany

Author:Karen Clarke & Amanda Brittany [Amanda Brittany && Karen Clarke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2021-01-20T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Sophy

When I opened my eyes, I was lying on the sofa in Elizabeth’s lounge, Natasha sitting in front of me on a velvet, buttoned footstool. ‘Hey, you.’ Her worried expression cleared. ‘You gave us a shock, fainting like that.’

‘Hmmm?’ I pushed off the woollen throw wrapped around me and struggled to sit up. My head felt like a block of concrete. ‘I fainted?’

‘More like collapsed in a deep sleep, according to Mum. She found you in the stables.’

‘What?’

‘It’s OK.’ Natasha’s tone was soothing as I fell back on the cushions. ‘I don’t think you’d been out long.’

‘What time is it?’

‘Just after three.’

I’d been asleep for ages. How had I got to the stables? The last thing I remembered was being in the kitchen, standing up, then … nothing. ‘Where’s Finn?’

‘He’s fine, he’s having a nap. Mum said she brought him in, then went back for you.’

‘I took Finn out there with me?’ This time, I sat up straight, despite the pain in my skull.

‘Well … yes, I suppose so.’ Natasha made a sympathetic face. ‘I got back after the event, I’m afraid.’

‘And your mum got me in here on her own?’ Why couldn’t I remember?

‘She stronger than she looks,’ Natasha said, wryly. ‘And, let’s face it, she looks pretty strong.’ A smile warmed her face, which was like a female version of Dom’s; strong-featured and open, blue eyes bright and inquisitive. ‘I managed to get a little cuddle with my nephew before Mum whisked him away,’ she said. ‘I’ve missed him.’

‘You’re welcome to come and see us any time.’ My words sounded slow and stupid as I tried to make sense of it all. ‘I’m so sorry about this. I don’t know what happened.’

Natasha shook her long dark fringe aside as she bent towards me. ‘Has it happened before?’

I nodded, registering a twinge of surprise that Elizabeth hadn’t told her about my appalling track record as a mother. ‘A few times. Not this bad, though.’

‘Poor you.’ Natasha’s face dropped its bright façade. ‘What’s going on, Sophy?’

Tears filled my eyes. ‘I’m starting to think there’s something seriously wrong with me.’

Reaching out, she took my hand. ‘Have you seen a doctor?’

I nodded, which made everything spin and sent a cascade of tears down my face. ‘I had some blood tests.’ I sniffed. ‘I’ll give the surgery a ring tomorrow.’

‘Have you been taking the vitamins I sent?’

‘I have, but they don’t seem to be making much difference.’

‘It can take a couple of months. They’ve really transformed me,’ she said, dropping her hand into her bag and pulling out a pack of tissues. She handed me one, reminding me of Liv doing the same thing with a sheet of kitchen roll, which had felt rough beneath my eyes. ‘I remember after I had Toby my iron levels were on the floor. I couldn’t keep my eyes open most of the day. Maybe it’s the same for you.’

Slightly reassured, I wiped my eyes before swinging my legs to the floor. It felt like there were tiny hammers, banging inside my head.

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