The Au Pair

Set in a dystopian near future, an au pair comes to London hoping to lift her life from a state of poverty in the she comes from.  She offers her youth, beauty and enthusiasm in exchange for the chance to learn English and a step into the consumerist world, where anything has a price, and everything can be afforded.

What she finds in London is depravity, corruption and disregard, how will she make her way in this hedonistic and destructive society?

001 :: A Record of Facts
Her first words in London were to a border guard.  A nondescript looking man. ...

002 :: Terms and Conditions
The border guard held up his hand miming lifting a suitcase. Luggage....

003 :: Airport
The young woman was seated with her head resting on her hands when a young man came into...

004 :: The Train
The young woman stared out the train window.  She watched her new country...

005 :: The Shops
The street was bright.  Warm.  It was busy.  Nice shops.  The young...

006 :: Delivery
The young woman and Simon had  been standing at the door for nearly five...

007 :: An Entrance Hall
Peter gestured for Naomi to step into the house.  Her first step into her new...

008 :: Welcome
Peter knelt next to the small table.  He gestured for Naomi to sit.  On the...

009 :: How to undress
You can get undressed now. (Peter) Naomi nodded.  She was expecting this. ...

010 :: Pubic hair
It is alright to shave your pubic hair. (Peter) Naomi read what he had said. Yes....

011 :: Shower
Would you like to shower now. (Peter) Naomi examined where Peter had shaved her. ...

012 :: Pic
Would you like to take your pic now. (Peter) Naomi looked at him. You must have a...

013 :: Sex talk
Naomi and Peter were sitting on the bed.  Neither looked comfortable. You can...

014 :: Watchers
Today I am going to show you the house.  Then I will teach you what to do.  The...

015 :: The House
Peter followed Naomi up the stairs.  She led them to a very large room.  The...

016 :: What we do
Cinema.  Peter.  Select. (Peter) The screen lit up.  It had a...

017 :: Making Sushi
Time to cook. (Peter) Naomi stood watching Peter wiping down the kitchen...

018 :: A Table
Peter placed a stool at the end of the coffee table in the sitting area.  He laid a...

019 :: Phoebe and George
Hi Peter (Phoebe) Evening Phoebe.  Can I take that for you.  Diane is in the...

020 :: Letter
Dearest Sister Day two.  I woke up to my first full day in London feeling so...

021 :: Exploring her Skroll
Naomi woke in an empty bed.  She had gone to sleep alone.  Sprawled.  In...

022 :: Playback
Naomi touched the picture of the master lifting sushi from her nipple.  It was the...

023 :: Ear worm speaker
Naomi looked at the door.  It opened.  Peter came in. Good morning....

024 :: Coffee
Naomi typed on her Skroll.  She spoke in English..  Show my....

025 :: Dreams
Tell me your dreams. (Peter) To have a house like this.  To have parties that are...

026 :: Miller
Shall I tell you our duties for today. (Peter) Yes. Please. (Naomi) We have to tidy...

027 :: Letter
Dearest Sister, Day Three.  This is the best time of the day, the time I can type...

028 :: First Morning Duties
Naomi woke before the alarm.  She sat up.  Bold red figures appeared on the...

029 :: Reflection and Revelation
Naomi opened her Skroll.  She tapped on her image.  Scrolled back to her...

030 :: Breakfast
Peter’s Skroll buzzed.  He spoke quietly for Naomi to read the translation...

031 :: Letter
Dearest Sister, Day four.  Sometimes things are a little silly here.  I made...

032 :: Learning to ehhlie
Peter came into the room.  Naomi was lying on the bed. You get used to the...

033 :: Shopping
Naomi and Peter walked down the high street.  Across the lights.  Back forty...

034 :: The Poor
Peter opened his Skroll.  He tapped.  The screen changed to blue.  He...

035 :: The Gym
Shall I show you the gym. (Peter) Naomi nodded.  Peter stood.  Naomi...

036 :: Free to laugh
Naomi and Peter walked back to M&S to collect their order.  This time the door...

037 :: Two animations by Jack
Naomi lay on the bed.  Opened her Skroll.  She tapped on the picture of...

038 :: Music to play memories to
A pot of water was boiling in the kitchen.  Naomi stood next to it.  Peter...

039 :: Letter
Dearest Sister Day five and today I report that everything is just right in...

040 :: Second morning duties
Peter woke Naomi.  She jolted.  She looked frightened as she worked out where...

041 :: Music, magic and sex
Naomi opened the bedroom door.  Peter was sleeping. Naomi put one earpiece in her...

042 :: Cooking is not my thing
Peter came up the stairs.  Naomi sat at the breakfast bar.  Two bowls. ...

043 :: A mother
Naomi and Peter were sitting at the end of the garden. What this. (Naomi) Oh. ...

044 :: As if not spoken aloud
Peter and Naomi sat in silence at the end of the garden.  The Thames on the one end...

045 :: Bathing Diane
Naomi lay asleep on the lower terrace.  Peter woke her. Diane will be home...

046 :: Watching a film with Peter
Peter looked up when Naomi entered the cinema room.  He pointed to the sofa chair...

047 :: Letter
Dearest Sister Day six and I hope you will write to me soon.  Everything has...

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