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I put down my fork and reach across the table for her hand. “In all seriousness, I really want you to know that no matter what you do, I’m behind you one-hundred percent.”
Her transparency is so refreshing. In my world, no one would ever express such vulnerable honesty. We all pretend to have everything in control, always wanting to appear stronger and better off than we truly are. For Jade, it’s the exact opposite. She’s humble and unashamed by her profession and the perks it affords her. Perks that I tend to take for granted, but those that she would never experience without the position with Magdalene.
“Thank you,” she says, giving my hand a tight squeeze. “That puts me at ease about something else that’s been on my mind.”
“What?” I ask. “Tell me about it.”
“Well,” she says, “I know I’m just a nanny and I’ve been wondering about your thoughts on how unequally matched we are in terms of position and finances.”
I drink a sip of water and lean back in my chair. “Well, first, you’re not just a nanny. You do so many things throughout the day. Saying you’re just a nanny is selling yourself short. Now that we have that out the way, I’ll be honest with you, the thought of our differences crossed my mind in the very beginning, but they’re certainly a non-factor to me now. And you’re right about us being unequally matched, because you’re so much better than me. Everything about you is a bonus that no amount of money can buy.”
“Thank you,” she whispers bashfully. “I really like spending time with you, Asher. You add a dash of excitement to my life, and it makes me feel good, hearing how appreciated I am.”
This woman is everything I could ever ask for and then some.
“Let’s clear off the table and get the kitchen cleaned up,” says Jade, reaching out for my plate.
“All right,” I say, rising to my feet. “I’ll load the dishwasher.”
Cleaning the kitchen goes by rather quickly, and I’m convinced Jade gets it cleaner than the lady who comes in three times a week. The chrome appliances practically sparkle under my overhead lights. We finally retire to the living room after everything is put back in its proper place. I don’t know about her, but I’m tired and full.
We kick off our shoes and get comfortable in each other’s arms, stretching out on the sofa. I figure now is as good as any to give Jade the other little gift I picked up for her the other day on my way home from the office. The tiny box has been in my pocket all evening, waiting for the perfect time to give it to her.
“Listen, I know you said I didn’t have to do extra stuff for you and buy you things, but I wanted to get something small as a token of how special you are to me.”
I dig into my pocket and hand the small light blue Tiffany and Co. box to Jade.
She opens the box and her mouth drops open for the second time this evening. “You really didn’t have to do this,” she says, looking at the sparkling diamond earrings.
“I know,” I say. “I wanted to. I couldn’t stop thinking of you the other day, and I wanted to get you something to let you know you were on my mind. Hopefully whenever you wear them, I’ll be on yours.”
Jade leans over and brings her lips to meet mine. “Thank you.”
She kisses me again and I press my lips harder into hers, deepening the kiss. My tongue doesn’t have to tap her lips for permission this time, she willingly invites me inside. Our tongues do their familiar dance as my hands explore her body.
Jade pulls back for a moment and puts the tiny box on the table. “Tonight you’ve given me one surprise after another. I’ve been waiting to give you a little surprise of my own.”
She moves back to me and instead of cuddling up next to me, she throws one leg over me and straddles my lap. My dick springs to life as I knew it would, pressing against the fabric separating us.
Jade leans down and flicks the tip of her tongue on my earlobe. “Jacob is with his grandmother and I can stay all night if you’ll have me.”
“If I’ll have you? Is that even a real question? There’s no ‘if’ involved. I’ll have you, and then some.”
Chapter 17
JADE
After revealing my reservations about our differences, I feel a weight off my shoulders. I can finally relax, and I’m definitely a lot more hopeful about what the future. Gaining that little piece of insight into how Asher feels about me gives a boost to my confidence. It’s just the that reassurance I needed.
“I’m so happy you decided to stay the night,” says Asher, planting several kisses on my neck.
