Hard Time

Aiden looked at me like I had horns.

“Your name is Aiden?” he asked.

“No.. No.. I’m Olivia McGroom.” I replied.

He folded his arms across his chest and leaned on the wall at the foot of the stair case.

“Ms. Mcgroom. Pray tell, why did you decide to take a job of babysitting seven grown men?”

“I didn’t have much of choice though.” I replied.

“why is that so?” he asked again.

“You sure do ask a lot of questions, don’t you?”

“It’s not every day grown men gets to have baby sitters so please pardon my indulgence but I would like answers.” he walked into the living room and stood in front of me.

I moved away from him.

“It’s kind of complicated.”

“There’s nothing complicated about this, it’s a simple question that deserves a simple answer, why did you take the job?” he said calmly.

“Fine” I surrendered

“I bashed Hugo’s van, now I have to work to pay my debt. Besides, Hugo said you all needed the extra help.” I sat down.

“Extra help in deed. The boys and I would honestly not like to be disturbed. Your presence here will surely make them uncomfortable.” He warned.

“hmmm…. And what about you? Does my presence make you uncomfortable?” I challenged

“Just understand that you are not so welcomed here.” With that he left.

Despite the fact that they were my favorite K-pop artists they were very unwelcoming and up tight. I went up to her room and laid on her bed.

The next day, I stood waiting at the foot of the stairs, the boys were running late for their media rounds, and the phone Hugo gave me wouldn’t stop ringing, the manager of the fantastic four kept calling every two minutes. I was getting fed up, but soon heard the voices of the boys before i saw them descending the stairs.

“Please hurry up guys, we are running late.” I called impatiently

They ignored and walked passed me, really childish if you ask me. i took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves. Calm down Olivia, ignore them.

I joined them in the truck and closed the door.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Thor asked.

What is it again? Or does he have a problem with his eyes?

“Closing the door.”

“Look lady, I can tolerate your stay in the house and occupying our space but please this truck is strictly for the special seven, so if you don’t mind get down” he said rudely.

I was too shock to say anything my feet seem to have a mind of its own as I couldn’t stop myself from leaving the truck, as soon as I got down the door was shut and the driver zoomed off. OI willed myself not to cry as I took out her phone and called Hugo, who came to pick me up.

“If this is going to work Olivia, you need to stand up for yourself, do not let the boys intimidate you” Hugo scolded as we arrived the venue.

I nodded and came out of the car, just at the same time the boys decided to enter the building. I watched as fans ran hysterically towards them. I could swear they had the largest fan base in the whole of New York. If only these fans knew their faves were douche bags. I couldn’t believe I would be saying this just within 48 hours of meeting them.

I moved into the building and helped organize the boys for the rounds. Just then the fantastic four walked into the hall. I was beyond stunned to be up close with the F4, they were the Queens of K-pop. I wanted to rush up to them and request for a selfie but I reminded myself I was working and should act professionally. The girls walked in and got themselves ready.

After several hours of interviews and photo shoot they were finally ready to go. I packed their stuffs together and dropped it in the truck and shut the door, I was about leaving the truck when I remembered Hugo’s words. So I sat in front with the driver waiting for the boys to come out. They soon came in and were surprised to me her in the truck.

“I thought I made myself clear earlier” Thor asked.

I took a deep breath and braced up enough courage to respond, I turned to the back and spoke in a very firm voice.

“Listen, I know this is not convenient for all of you, but guess what? It isn’t convenient for me too. As you can see Hugo has left the building so do you expect me walk back to the base?” I asked.

They looked surprise but didn’t protest it, the drive back home was quiet.

When we got home, the boys went upstairs but I went to the staff quarters to inform the cook to get dinner started, now back in my room, I was too exhausted and needed a hot bath. After taking my bathe I went to knock on the boys’ rooms to inform them dinner was ready, but they either ignored me or told me to leave them alone.

I went to the dining room disappointed and had dinner alone.

I went back to my room after eating, and met my phone ringing, the caller ID showed Matilda. I decided to pick the call, I had ignored her enough.

“Thank God, liv I can’t believe you’re still mad at me, it’s been two days” Mathilda begged.

“I am still angry at you Mathilda; you broke my heart”

“And I’ve apologized I’m sorry” she kept begging. I couldn’t stay mad at her for long so I gave in.

“Fine, it’s okay”

“Thank you so much, so tell me how does it feel babysitting the k-pop idols” Matilda asked excitedly

My mood changed immediately.

“Honestly, not so good, they didn’t take my coming her very well, they have been rude and anything but kind to me”

“The special seven? rude?” Matilda asked surprised.

“Yes, they are really giving me a hard time, but Hugo told me it will take some time, but they would definitely warm up to me”

“Oh my liv, don’t worry they definitely will” she encouraged. “Any way, the moving company would be coming to New York tomorrow.”

“Alright tilda” with that I ended the call

Just as I was about sleeping I heard some ruckus downstairs and went to check it out.