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“Great. Why don't you wait in the car while I talk to Pais— um, Miss Donovan for a minute?”
Callie shrugs.
That's the ‘okay’ we get and so we both step out.
“I think a home teacher is a very good idea.” I am already saying to Sebastian, who nods.
“I just figured that out.”
“Yes. I felt really horrible when it happened this afternoon. I'm sorry I didn't do a better job of protecting her.”
“You did all you could,” Sebastian says. “You cannot control the actions of other people.”
“You’re right,” I say.
We are just staring at each other, and I am unable to look away. With Sebastian standing so temptingly close to me, it is a little too easy to forget how hard I had beaten myself up after the intense make-out session in his home office. It is something I vowed would not happen again.
Now I am not sure I have the strength to resist Sebastian. Not when his gaze casually, but with directness, runs over my outfit of a simple skirt and button-up. I'm dressed appropriately, but the man's burning gaze makes me feel like I'm completely naked.
“There's something we can control. It’s whether or not we have to breathe the same air as these people. Callie will be safe being home-schooled, and I think you would be a great personal tutor and nanny.”
I shake my head, finding what I just heard a little hard to believe. Sebastian wants me to be Callie's tutor and nanny.
“That would require me to quit my job,” I tell him slowly.
“Yes,” Sebastian says simply.
“I don't think I can do that,” I tell him with a shake of my head.
“I'll pay you ten times more than they do. I can tell you truly care about Callie, and I don't trust anyone else to look after her”
“It's not about the money, Sebastian.”
Sebastian, who appears truly confused at my blatant refusal, narrows his gaze at me.
“What is it about then?”
“It's about the children I've bonded with. It's about my passion. I love teaching kids, and I don't think I want to throw that away.”
“You're still going to be a teacher.” He points out. “It's not like you're going to have to change her diapers or anything.” He adds sassily.
“But it'll be different. Plus, I cannot leave these kids in the middle of the year. I'm sure you can find someone even more qualified than I am.” I say as I begin to turn away, not even sure I want to talk about it anymore.
I have a feeling that if I continue to pursue the conversation, I'll be giving Sebastian the chance to talk me out of my refusal. He is aware of my weakness already, my love for Callie. Armed with that knowledge, Sebastian can easily change my mind. That is something I don't want to happen. There are a million reasons why I can't say yes, and it starts with the chemistry that constantly sizzles between us.
