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“I know. But it is more than I’ve ever done in my entire life. I’ve never been on a plane. Today, I flew in on a private jet. Not to mention riding in limousines and the fabulous penthouse where we’re staying. I’ve never been to a resort before either. So, thank you.”
I smile. “You’re welcome. But this is just the beginning of our trip. And even afterward when we get back home…” my voice trails off and I shrug, shocking myself at how casually I included her in my home. But it gives an opening for thoughts of what it would be like if Summer took Sylvia’s place. That would mean that she would move into my home. It would also place her a door away from me. I pull up short. Do I want Summer that close to me given the attraction I feel toward her? This leads me down another thought path. I am attracted to her, but is she attracted to me? She blushed just now when I called her dear. Could that mean… I leave my thoughts there.
After dinner, we retire early as both Ryan and Summer appear a bit wilted as jet lag kicks in. I get them upstairs and assist Summer with getting Ryan ready for bed. When at last he is settled and dozes off, we leave the room. Summer has been stifling her yawns but one finally escapes.
“Someone needs to get to bed.”
“I’m sorry.” She yawns outright and her eyes water.
“It’s okay. Jet lag does that sometimes. Why don’t you go to bed?”
“I need to be alert for Ryan.”
I laugh softly. “He’s asleep. You staying awake while he’s asleep will only make you cranky in the morning. And I want you both well-rested for what I have in store tomorrow. Let me have the monitor. You go to bed. If I need you, I’ll wake you.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m positive.” I take the monitor from her and place my hand on the small of her back, giving her a gentle push toward her room. She goes with a tiny smile. I feel an overwhelming desire to kiss her and it takes a lot of self-control not to act on that desire. Instead, I smile and step away.
“I’ll be up working. You get some rest. There’s somewhere I want to take you and Ryan tomorrow.”
She yawns and stretches and I again feel that tug to have some physical contact with her. I go to my room door and wait until she goes into her room before closing the door behind me.
Admittedly, just thinking about her next door occupies my thoughts and I do not get as much work done as planned. I give up and go to bed.
I wake up to voices in the outer space and frown. I rub my hand over my face and sit up.
“Did you see me dive?”
“Yes, I did, sweetie. You’re getting to be such a good swimmer.”
“Daddy is a good teacher.”
“So I see. Now let’s get you out of these wet clothes and get ready for breakfast. Daddy will be up soon.”
I take that as my cue to show myself and do just that. As I step out of my room I am greeted with an eyeful of Summer’s thonged ass as she bends at the waist to run a towel over Ryan’s head.
“Good morning. Had a good swim?”
“Daddy! You’re awake.” Ryan runs over to me and I scoop him up in my arms. Summer turns and looks at me and I become acutely aware of how scantily clad she is and my body’s reaction to that. I turn slightly and bend over to place Ryan on the ground.
“Tell you what. Let Summer get you ready for breakfast and you can tell me all about it then. Okay?”
“Okay.”
“Great. I’ll see you in a few.”
I head back to my room and straight to the shower. I close my eyes and wonder about the wisdom of having Summer here. I sigh and continue to lather myself, staring unseeingly at the tiles. All I can see is the woman on the dance floor in the red dress.
“Get a grip. This is Ryan’svery youngnanny. She’s off limits.”
I finish my shower and get dressed. Ryan and Summer are waiting for me and we head down to breakfast.
“So, Ryan, today you get to come to work with Daddy. Are you excited?”
He nods as he sips his milk. I turn to Summer.
“We’ll be wearing hard hats, so you might want to change your hairstyle.”
