I am married with a son, and I also care for my sister’s daughter, so I have two kids at home. Since my husband’s job does not pay much, most of the responsibility falls on me. I work very hard, even hosting TV programs on weekends, to earn extra money. It is a busy life, and because of it, I rely completely on a nanny.

I hired a woman I already knew from my old job, and we became fast friends, like sisters. She was amazing with the kids and so hardworking. I trusted her with everything. I even paid for her to take a wig-making class, and she was really good at it, which made me so happy.

 All of a sudden, everything changed: her whole attitude shifted. She became moody and quiet, sometimes not talking all day, and when I asked if she was okay, she would just say, “I am fine,” and that was the end of it.

The first real shocker came one evening after work. The kids asked if I had brought them anything, and feeling a little guilty that I had not, I gave them some yogurts from the fridge. She came up to me and whispered, “Why did you not ask me first?” I was completely stunned. Since when do I need permission to give my own children food in my own home?

Then, she burned my husband’s clothes while ironing. He was upset but did not want to confront her, so he asked me to talk to her. When it happened again, she started being rude to him, too. It was like she was a different person.

One Thursday morning, I went to make breakfast and greeted her, but she did not respond. Even though our kitchen is always fully stocked, she went out and bought her own Milo and bread. I cooked anyway and called her to eat, but she ignored me. I still served her a plate and covered it, but she did not touch it. Later, I made lunch, and she skipped that, too, eating gari instead.

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Later that same day, she was wearing a very short dress and suddenly started talking to my husband again after ignoring him for so long. The whole thing was so strange. I felt like I was watching a movie I did not understand.

I finally told my husband I had had enough and that she had to go. He told me to be calm and suggested we talk to her together. “Let us wait until I get back from work,” he said. But the next morning, I could not wait. I saw her lying on the couch and told her to pack her bags so I could take her home. There was no apology, no sadness, and no remorse. She went straight to her room, packed her things happily, and left. She is gone now.

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I keep replaying everything in my mind, trying to figure out what changed. How can you treat someone who feeds you and pays you with such disrespect? Maybe I was too soft. Part of me wants her back, but I am not sure I can ever trust her again.

Did I do the right thing, or was I too quick to let her go?

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