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We both heard Ella through the speaker and I smiled.
“I don’t think we have a choice,” Nathan told me as he threw the covers back to get dressed. While he went to get her, I pulled on my clothes from yesterday and ran a hand through my hair. I headed downstairs to make coffee, feeling very domestic as I closed the gate behind me.
His words played through my mind.
Move into the room.
Was that normal after a week of sleeping together? Nathan already rushed into something with his ex and could not possibly want to risk it again. She died, unhappy with him or not.
I started the coffee and looked out of the window. It was another gorgeous day, and I thought about meeting up with Emery somewhere. We could go to a park and get some lunch, let the kids get to know each other. Blinking as I heard them coming downstairs, I glanced down to see that one cup was ready. I set it aside for Nathan and made mine while I asked Ella if she wanted breakfast. She asked for eggs and I warmed a pan to cook them. I cracked one into a bowl and added some milk and cheese before cooking them. Nathan sipped his coffee before getting her some milk and took her to the table.
I fixed my own coffee as I listened to them, stirring in some cream. The last week played like a movie as I sipped it, smiling to myself. Nathan came back into the kitchen as she ran into the living room to play, kissing me before he said that he was going to take a shower.
I smiled and watched him walk away, my eyes on his ass. He was so perfect. I went to get the dishes from the table and glanced over at Ella playing with some blocks. All was well in the house again and I called my sister after I finished the dishes. We planned to meet at a park halfway between our respective homes and I killed the call, packing up stuff for Ella in a bag. I took her upstairs and dressed her in a cute outfit for the weather after slathering sunblock on her tender skin.
I started the engine of the SUV in the garage and marveled at the bells and whistles inside. I took a minute or more to type in the address of the park and then found that it came with Sirius radio, managing to find a good station. When I pulled out cautiously, I realized that they worked in tandem.
Perfect.
I drove out of the gate and through the neighborhood, adjusting to the car. It was smooth and virtually silent, and I swallowed nervously as I got to the main road. I pulled out and followed the directions of the woman telling me where to go, glancing at Ella in the back seat. She seemed to love driving, and I sang along to the song that was playing on the radio during a break in navigation. It took about twenty minutes to get to the park since it was late morning and I found a space and parked, looking around for Emery’s burgundy van. She must still be driving, and I looked over the park. It appeared to be newer and offered a million things for kids to do, most of them being safe for Ella. I trusted the girls to help her as they always seemed to while I attempted a conversation with Emery.
“Want to go potty?” I asked her before getting out, remembering that we were attempting that. It got lost in the shuffle with her being sick the last few days. Ella told me no, and I grabbed my purse and the backpack before getting her out of the car and letting her run over to the play area. It was colorful and appealing, and I took a seat at a table offering me an open view of the entire area.
I set the bags beside me and watched as she stood at what looked like an interactive wall, focused on doing something.
“Hi, sis.” Emery greeted be in a happy voice as I glanced away. “Where is she?”
I pointed as she looked over, softly explaining to the girls who Ella was. She sat down, and I looked over as they went to greet her with warm smiles. I loved those girls.
“I’ll forgive the lack of a hug for that. It’s so sweet,” I told her as she giggled.
“I remember being here with them at that age. You don’t know whether to sit down or follow their every step. This is the best of both worlds.” Emery looked at me and then Ella. “She’s gorgeous. She looks a lot like her dad.”
“She does.” I agreed as I looked at her. Between the two of us, the kids were safe. “Thanks for meeting me. It’s been crazy with her being sick.”
She nodded and looked closely at my face as her smile grew,
“He’s a good employer?” I nodded, sipping the coffee that I’d brought along in a travel mug. We hadn’t gotten far in, but he was the best boss I’d ever had. I knew that a blushed and her eyes widened. “Riley? Are you involved with him?”
“Em, no. Of course not. He’s just easy on the eyes and his daughter is pretty great,” I replied, hoping that I looked casual.
“I see more than that in your face. What’s going on?” She asked softly as I bit my lip, looking towards the kids for a moment. I didn’t need to tell her everything, did I? It made me sound like a slut or something. She was my sister though. The next best thing to Mom and my only confidante.
“We’re attracted to each other.” Warmth washed over my face and I knew that I was red.
“Okay. How is that going?” She pressed, knowing that I could be shy.
“We can’t keep our hands off each other, Emery. I’ve been there a week. What is happening?’ She widened her eyes and laughed. I took a look at the kids to catch a breath, smiling at Ella’s laughter carrying over to us.
“Instant lust. It’s a beautiful thing, Riley. Enjoy it.” She looked over and got a wistful look in her eyes. “I had that. We still have that but before kids… it was like a wildfire. Enjoy it.” She frowned and looked at the kids. “Although, you already have the kid. Who was sick recently.”
“In the first week I was there. I think I’ve seen how kids affect things, but she’s so sweet. Isn’t it worth it?” I smiled as I stared at them.
“It is. You balance everything and cherish that private time together. It works out.” She smiled at me with a nod.
We moved on to the house and the beach and how beautiful it was. I told her that I was sure he’d be willing to have a BBQ or something, then frowned. I was acting like it was my house. Was it in part due to the fact I was living in it with the owner, working for him? Could I incite family to visit me there? I took a long look at the kids, watching them play together on the second level of the structure. I was terrified to have Ella up there, but the girls were being so careful with her. I grinned and stood up, taking my phone towards them. I moved close, so he couldn’t tell that they were a few feet away from the ground, snapping it as all the girls smiled at me. I sent it to Nathan and walked back over to Emery, who was looking curiously at me.
“I needed to send a picture. He likes seeing those during the day.”
