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I will be on my best fucking behavior, I repeat to myself over and over.
“I’m so happy you made it, dear,” my mother greets Daphne with open arms, planting an air-kiss on both of her cheeks. “Alec, darling, this is Daphne Flowers, Daisy’s teacher whom she’s told us so much about.”
I watch as my dad rakes his eyes over Daphne and I want to cover her with a blanket. Her loose top and linen pants do nothing to reveal her delectable figure, but that doesn’t matter to my father.
“Pleasure.” He smiles, reaching out his hand toward her.
“Pleasure to meet you as well.”
“Daisy is back there. She has her headphones on and is buried in her tablet.” I don’t even think twice; my hands instinctively go to her waist as I walk behind her down the aisle. It feels right. Daisy looks up from her tablet in shock, a huge smile lighting up her entire face. She yanks off her headphones, pushing off her seat to launch herself toward Daphne.
“Miss Flowers!” Daphne crouches down, almost knocked over by the impact of Daisy.
“Hi, sweetheart.” She smiles at Daisy. “Are you excited for your vacation?”
“Yes,” she gasps. “Are you coming with us? Daddy, please let her come, pleeeeease?” She drags out the word, her eyes pleading with me as she jumps up and down in place.
“She’s coming with us, sweetie.”
“Yay! Oh my goodness, we are going to have so much fun. Let me show you my stuffed animals I brought with me. Have you ever played the My Little Pony game?” Daisy is already bombarding her with information, pulling toys and stuffed animals out of her backpack while simultaneously trying to show her the game on her tablet.
“Daisy,” I say softly, but Daphne looks over her shoulder at me, shaking her head.
“It’s okay.” She turns back to Daisy. “Wow, that is the prettiest unicorn I have ever seen!”
We all take our seats for takeoff moments later, Daisy talking Miss Flowers’ ear off the entire time. Part of me is a little bit jealous wondering if Daisy will prefer her company the entire trip and a bit jealous wondering if Daphne will even want to spend any time with me.
Not why you invited her. Best behavior, remember.
I shake the thoughts from my head, grabbing my laptop and burying myself in work for an hour or two. I try to keep my focus on my screen, but my eyes keep drifting over it, toward her. She’s a natural with my daughter. I wonder if she wants children of her own. I wonder what she would look like pregnant. I run my hand over my jaw, my chest growing tight with the thought of getting her pregnant myself.
She’s far too young. Too sweet. Besides, I already destroyed one woman who was too good for me; I won’t do it again.
My mother clears her throat and I look over at her. She’s staring at me with a knowing look. A look that I know will come with a lecture later. I turn back to my computer, focusing on my email for a bit until I see that Daisy has fallen asleep.
I stand and walk to the back of the plane where Daphne is sitting. “Would you like something to drink?”
She looks up at me. “Um, Diet Coke, please?”
I motion for the flight attendant. “Can you bring a Diet Coke and a scotch when you get the chance?”
“Right away, sir,” he says.
“So, what made you change your mind?” I take the seat across from her, a large recliner-style seat that gives us privacy away from my mother’s prying eyes.
“I’m not too sure honestly.” She smiles, avoiding my gaze by looking out the window.
“Here you are, sir.” The flight attendant places our drinks down.
“Hmm, that’s a shame.” I take a sip of my scotch. “I had hoped it was another reason.” I don’t know why the fuck I’m playing with fire here. All that bullshit pep talk nonsense about behaving is clearly out the window the moment my dick takes over.
“You’re right.” She nods. “It was the money.” She flashes a coy smile before sipping her soft drink.
“Did I say I was paying?” I tease.
“I think, if I’m remembering clearly, it was somewhere in the tens of thousands actually.”
I whistle. “That’s pretty steep. What all does that include?” I test the waters, taking a large gulp of whiskey this time.
