Perhaps, I am not so practically perfect

Matchmaker,Matchmaker Chapter 2 Mary's POV

Notes: Others may not particularly share this opinion but I personally feel Mary Poppins is an incredibly narcissistic person. Everyone has flaws and therefore it is not possible for someone to be practically perfect as Mary Poppins claims to be. That being said this chapter is about how Mary has feelings for Bert. It is from her perspective.

I always say find myself saying "I never explain anything." Well sit back because because I am about to explain something no one else would assume I'd even dare explain.

I always say that I am practically perfect in every way. I often do not like growing to close to my clients because it is only a working relationship. When I first entered Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane I never expected to grow as close to Jane and Michael Banks as I did and when I eventually had to leave I tried to keep a straight and stoic face. "I love you Mary Poppins." I heard Michael say. Jane nodded in agreement but did not say anything. "Aurevoir" I never know how long I will be away, it is always impossible to gauge.

But do I love them? Of course I do. I love them as if they were my own children. Along the way I know that I also helped Mrs. Banks become a stronger woman and I know she is grateful for me for that. I know that their family dynamic will be a lot more smooth and happy now.

Now there is something else I must explain.

Bert was a client of mine when he was young, around Michael's age but as he grew older we became good friends. Consequently at the same time I was caring for Jane and Michael I checked up on him and how he was doing. During that walk in the park some emotions came over me. Ask me to explain what they were and honestly I wish I could . However, I most certainly can not. Or, perhaps being practically perfect means not letting feelings get in the way when you least expect them to..

It's no secret he has feelings for me. Perhaps Jane picked up on it quicker than I did. She even asked me after that after we got home from the park.

"Mary Poppins, are you in love with Bert?"

"Of all the ridiculous things Jane!"

"You two were looking at each-other so oddly so I figured you must be."

"I'd appreciate if you dropped the subject. Spit spot!"

Jane defiantly crossed her arms. "I won't! Not until you tell me the truth!"

"I never explain anything, off to the nursery."

"Practically perfect my foot. You're afraid to admit it." With that Jane stormed up the stairs and slammed the nursery door behind her so forcefully that the house shook.

There were birds singing in the trees when we were singing about a Jolly Holiday. Indeed, a jolly holiday it was. But as I said being practically perfect means not letting feelings get in the way when you least expect them to. Judgment could very much get clouded that way.

Perhaps if I could now I would answer Jane's question. My answer would be yes. It's too late to tell her now because I do not know when I will see the Banks family. I suppose the main person I should tell is Bert but I wouldn't be able know how to go about it.