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The connection between Caleb and me was obviously extending to his children in a way I didn’t anticipate.
Taking a deep, reassuring breath, I bartered, “Ignore the contract I made for us. I only have one condition, okay?”
“And what’s that?”
“Absolutely no sex.”
He scoffed out a chuckle.
“I mean it. I’m your nanny for the next three months, but that’s it. Do you understand?”
“Do you?” he arrogantly countered.
“I’m with someone.”
“Bullshit.”
“See, unlike you, I’m not a liar.”
“You weren’t with someone a month ago.”
“It doesn’t matter. I’m with someone now.”
“What’s his name?”
“I’m not telling you his name.”
“Why? Because he doesn’t exist?”
“Because it’s none of your business.”
“You’ll be living with me and taking care of my kids. Everything you do will be my business.”
“Talk about red flags, Mr. Hawkins. I’m being serious.”
“I’ll remember that the next time you’re begging me to make you come.”
“You’ll be waiting forever, seeing as it’s not happening. Now do we have a deal?”
He stood back and fully opened the door, nodding toward the entryway.
Why do I feel like I’m going to regret this?
The kids needed me. I just had to keep reminding myself of that. My sole focus was on them.
Just them.
I stepped inside, taking in his home as we walked toward what I assumed was his office. His house was stunning, immaculate, and everything was in its place. It didn’t look like the kids were even living there. No pictures adorned the walls along the hall, nothing made the house feel homey or loved.
Shaking my head in disbelief, I strode into his office, taking a seat in front of his desk. For the next hour, he went over their schedules, activities, and what would be expected of my care for them.
After another absurd duty in their routines, I blurted, “You do realize Ethan and Ariel are only kids, right?”
Caleb leaned back in his leather chair.
“I mean, do you see this rigorous schedule you have them on? When do they get to play and just be kids?”
“I don’t remember asking for your opinion. I fired the last nanny who gave me her unsolicited judgment.”
