“As long as you agree to stop calling me a naughty nanny.”
“I can’t promise that.”
I couldn’t help but smirk. “Come on then,” I said, looping my arm in hers.
“Harold, I’m taking lunch!” Sierra called into the back office.
After lunch, Sierra went back to work, and I went home. I wasn’t sure what my schedule would look like as of yet, though I had an idea Noah that would need me a lot. I didn’t mind working six or seven days a week, but the cleanliness of my apartment would suffer.
So, I rolled my sleeves up and got to work. The mindless motions of cleaning made my mind wander. From the impression that I got from Gina and Noah, I knew I was going to enjoy working for them. Gina had an infectious energy and a silent creativity that I wanted to explore. I made a mental list of places I wanted to go with her.
I briefly wondered about the nature of the former nanny’s termination. From what I saw at the interview, Noah and Gina seemed perfectly fine. The fact that he had a little section for her in his office showed his love for her. Most corporate types who I’d come in contact with never wanted their children at their work, never mind setting up a corner in the office for them.
By the time I’d finished cleaning my apartment, it was past supper time. I made a grilled cheese and watched an episode from my DVR before getting ready for bed.
While brushing my teeth, I couldn’t help a smile from forming my lips. I couldn’t wait for tomorrow. I loved my job as a nanny. Taking care of kids was my passion.
Recalling Sierra’s idea of the naughty nanny made me laugh so hard that I spit out a little toothpaste onto the mirror. I scrubbed it off. There was no denying Noah’s attractiveness, but I knew he’d never think of me that way. He was too desperate to keep a nanny to ever screw it up.
But that didn’t deter me from thinking about his gorgeous green eyes as I fell fast asleep.
Chapter Seven
Noah
I woke much happier on Tuesday morning when my alarm went off at four. I took the monitor for Gina’s room and went downstairs to my home gym. Even though I hadn’t worked out since Friday, that extra day had made me a little sluggish. But I pushed through. This small bump in the road was over, and I could get myself and Gina back to a schedule, something that eased my mind immensely.
After I showered and made myself some breakfast, I glanced at the clock. Five forty-five. I gritted my teeth. Allison had called Jess with my home address and asked her to be here around six, so I could meet with her before Gina woke up.
Though if she were going to be late, that wouldn’t sit well with me. Punctuality was a pet-peeve of mine. And I needed this to work out.
I finished the rest of my coffee and placed the mug into the sink just as I heard a knock on my front door.
I raked my fingers through my damp hair and headed over to the door.
“Good morning,” Jess said. “I didn’t want to ring the doorbell if she’s still sleeping.”
Punctual and thoughtful. This working relationship was already starting off on the right foot.
“Thank you,” I said. “Please, come in.”
She did. As she walked in, she glanced around the space. “You have a beautiful home.”
“Thank you. Do you want some coffee?”
She waved me off. “No, thanks. I’ve already had two cups.”
“Really?”
“That’s more than I normally have. I wasn’t sure what to expect of Gina. She seemed very active, and I wanted to keep up.”
I laughed. “Active is an understatement.”
I indicated for her to follow me into the dining room. “Thank you for being on time. That’s very important to me.”
“Me as well.”
“Good. I want to get the logistics out of the way.” I slid over a manila envelope with the employment contract inside. I pulled it out. “Right here is the pay and benefits package.”