Colin and Tara were a 2nd generation Irish American couple living in the suburbs of New York City. They were both 27 years old and had a daughter named Claire. Tara's pregnancy and delivery of Claire was very difficult, and their obstetrician recommended they should not have another child, as it would be very medically risky to Tara. While they were heart broken, they felt very blessed for the healthy baby they had.
They both had good jobs, but Tara had decided to take off enough maternity time to rest up and take care of the baby. They did not have any family living locally, so most of the responsibility to care for the baby was on Tara. But she wanted to go back to work and they both knew that that they would need a nanny to do that, since Colin often worked long hours on his job. She started researching nanny agencies to have a young woman from Ireland come to the U.S. to be their nanny.
"Colin, I spoke to an agency someone recommended to me about getting a nanny from Ireland. They sent me some profiles to look at. Please look at them with me. I think I found someone I am interested in."
"Sure, let's see which one you think might be a good fit to help us."
They went through the profiles. Some were much older than them and Tara felt that an older woman might try to boss them around. Some were younger, and she was concerned they would be too immature, and would be a wild girl who wants to party. Tara had focused in on one young woman, Shannon.
"I really like this girl, Shannon. She is 25 years old and her profile shows that she wants to come to the United State on a permanent basis, as her parents recently passed away in an accident, so she is by herself." Colin looked in bewilderment at Shannon's picture. She looked like a twin to his wife. About 5'-6" tall, fiery red hair and blue eyes, alabaster skin with lots of freckles, and thin, but with a curvy build, including an ample bosom and a curvy ass.
"Tara, this girl looks almost identical to you. She is really pretty too. Are you sure you don't want to have someone ugly so you wouldn't have to worry about me trying to have an affair with her?" he said with a chuckle. "You always hear those stories of married men with the young nanny."
"Don't be silly. I trust you. You have never given me any reason to believe that you would even think of cheating on me. I think that maybe I am comfortable with her, because she looks like me. Besides, if you ever go near her, you'll get divorce papers."
She looked at him with a smile as she said this, but he knew she meant business. Tara had a very strong personality and she often dominated the relationship. Colin didn't mind this though, as she was a great wife and mother, a passionate lover with a high sex drive, and also liked to work, bringing in a good second income. He had a somewhat passive personality and was happy to have her make the big decisions, like when and where to get married, buy a house and start a family.
Colin agreed and looked forward to Shannon's arrival, which would take some pressure off him and Tara and allow her to return to work. When they met Shannon at the airport, he was somewhat surprised at her appearance. While she looked like his wife, she was dressed much more conservatively, with a long skirt and a plain top with long sleeves, no makeup and long hair braided into pigtails. She was still very beautiful like Tara, but a very plain version of Tara. When Tara was not at work, she dressed classy but very casual wearing short skirts and tank tops, with her long red hair flowing freely past her shoulders, but not braided like Shannon's hair.
"Hi Shannon, it's great to finally meet you. Welcome to America," Tara smiled as she gave Shannon a big hug.
"Hi Tara, I'm happy to be here to serve your family." Shannon seemed very reserved and a little uncomfortable that Tara had hugged her, which Tara found odd.
"Shannon, you aren't her to serve us, you are here to help us, and we want to also help you if you want to move to the U.S. But the first step is having a nanny visa and getting some work experience here."
They drove in silence to the house and Tara finally broke the ice. "So, Shannon, what do you do for fun when you are not working?"
"Well this is actually my first job. Before my parents had the car accident, they didn't let me work. They believe that young unmarried girls should work outside the home. I didn't really have any fun either. I had friends, but only ones my parents approved of. I wasn't allowed to date boys and had to dress very modestly and behave properly, or I would be punished very harshly."
Tara and Colin did not know what to say. It seemed like Shannon had been very restricted growing up and couldn't believe she was a 25-year old girl who had never even kissed a boy.
"Shannon, we don't mean any disrespect to your parents, but we are not going to be raising our daughter that strictly and also wouldn't impose strict rules on you while you live with us. We just want you to take good care of our daughter, but also have a good time and learn about the U.S. in case you decide that you do want to move here. We don't mind if you sleep over other boy's houses if you start dating, but we don't feel comfortable with them staying in your room."
Shannon's face turned beet red. "I am not that type of girl. I've never even been with a boy alone and won't until I find someone to marry. I don't drink, smoke or take drugs, and we don't even believe in dancing."
Tara and Colin looked at each other with a concerned look, as this totally innocent girl sat in the back seat playing with one of her pigtails. They were kind of worried that Shannon would crimp their lifestyle, as they liked to drink and dance around the living room and could be a little loud when they made love.
Shannon settled into Tara and Colin's home, which had four bedrooms. Tara had hoped to have a second child, but Tara couldn't have another child, for medical reasons, which made her very sad. As Tara got ready to return to work, she tried to loosen Shannon up a little.
One day they were sitting together having coffee and Tara broached the subject. "Shannon, if you want to fit in more in the neighborhood with the other nanny's when you see them at the park, you should really dress in a more modern style and wear some makeup too."
"Do you think that would be okay? My parents said that women should be modest and not try to attract the attention of men."
"Shannon, your parents are not here anymore. You are in American now and can do whatever you want. It is not my choice how you live. It is your choice. You are the same size as me, why don't you try on some of my clothes? I can also show you how to put on some makeup. It is not like I am going to tell anyone from Ireland that you are adopting an American style," she giggled.
"Okay. I guess it is okay if you think it is."
"It doesn't matter what I think, it is only about what you want to think and do."
