She’d pulled her hair back in a ponytail.
“Sorry, were you waiting on me? I figured I’d better wash my hair. It can take a while to wash and dry. I’m thinking about cutting it, honestly.” It was nearly down to her bottom
“Does it give you headaches?” he asked as he patted the seat beside him.
She sat. “Not really. It’s just tiresome to take care of.”
Leaning over, he ran his fingers through her hair. “Then it’s now Daddy’s job to take care of your hair. I’ll wash it, dry it, braid it. You don’t need to worry about it anymore.”
She blinked at the finality of his words.
“You look shocked.”
“You really want to do that?” she asked.
“Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to take care of my baby in all ways.”
Wow.
“Here’s the tablet. I want you to go through and pick out any clothes you want. I especially want to see some warmer things in the shopping cart. A couple of jackets, jeans, thermals and hoodies or sweaters. Whatever you like to wear. This site also has lingerie, order some things for at night. Then we’ll get some things for your Little. Don’t worry about your big girl toys. I’ve already ordered them.”
Oh hell. She didn’t want to think about what big girl toys he’d ordered. Or maybe she did and that was the problem.
“I’m going into my office to make a few calls. I have ranch stuff to deal with. When I come back, I’ll pay for all this.” He frowned slightly. “You’ll need a credit card to order your online books, right?”
“Umm, yes.”
“Grab your eReader and I’ll add my number to your account.”
She squirmed, hating that she had to use his money. But she knew he’d just argue that this was stuff she needed. And that he wanted to provide for her.
Fifteen minutes later, he returned and looked at her cart. He shook his head. “What am I going to do with you?”
She squirmed at the scolding tone of his voice. “This isn’t acceptable. Let’s see, we’ll add some more sweaters. Another jacket. Do you like this one?” He pointed to a bright green one.
With a sigh, she pointed to a buttery yellow one she liked better.
“There’s no lingerie in here. Let’s add some of that.” He picked out a few lacy gowns, as well as several snap-crotch teddies. Holy hell. “There we go.”
By the time he was finished, the cart had three times as much stuff.
“Did you get your eReader?” he asked, after paying for the clothes.
“Oh no. I’ll go grab it. If you’re sure,” she said shyly.
“Mari-girl, I don’t usually say things I don’t mean it. But you’re sweet for checking.” He wrapped his hand around the back of her head and pulled her in for a kiss. “Now, go get your eReader. Get Princess Nana and snuggly too. You might need their help with choosing toys for your Little.”
Jumping up, she ran and got her doll, snuggly and eReader. He quickly added his credit card to her account.
“Thank you.” She hugged him and he ran his hand up and down her back.
“You’re welcome, teeny. I’m curious, did you always want to work in a spa?”
She shook her head shyly. “No. Never. I don’t really like being around lots of people or having to make small talk all day. I don’t really know what I want to do, though.”
“You’re young. You don’t have to know. While you’re here, so I can keep you safe, you’ll read your books, watch TV and when we get your toys, you’ll have them to play with.”
“I’ve never really played in Little space.”