by Ella Fox
“Plans have changed,” I answered. “You’ve got everything under control, and you don’t need me here. I trust you enough to know there’s no reason for me to micromanage. You and Robert have at it. Give me a rundown at the end of every day and if there’s anything I need to do, I’ll get on it.”
Ros stumbled, her eyes widening as she gaped at me for a second. She looked shocked but ecstatic as she shook her head in wonder. “Wow,” she laughed, “I guess miracles do still happen. I never even hoped… I mean. Wow,” she said again. “Yes, I’ve got this. I’ll give you a detailed briefing each night.”
It was on the tip of my tongue to tell her I wouldn’t be devoting hours to talking things over, but I let it go. If I started showing my caveman cards there in the hall, Robert could have decided to block me and I didn’t need that at all.
“You’ll do great,” I said sincerely. “Head on back into the meeting room. Robert will be right there.”
After Ros had walked away, I turned my attention back to Robert.
“Well?”
He shook his head. “Not like I’ve got much choice. You’re right. She shouldn’t be around the store. I didn’t think it would be a problem, but I can’t fault her for being curious. Besides, she’s an adult. I can’t hold her against her will.”
I breathed out slowly, forcing myself not to show how relieved I was by his acceding to my plan. I was one step closer to having Natalie where she belonged—which was with me, but I knew I needed to do something else to get him totally on board.
“How about you and Eric come out to the ‘Bu in a couple of weeks?” I offered. “We’ll hit the beach and barbecue. It’ll be a fun time.”
When Rob’s face lit up, I knew the invitation had been the right move.
“That’d be great,” he answered enthusiastically. “I’ve heard your house is epic.”
For what I paid to build it, it damn well better have been.
“It is, and there’s tons to do. You’re welcome to stay over in the guest house.”
“Wow! That’s awesome. We’d love to.”
“I’ll email you, and we can pick a weekend.”
Just like that, I had him in the palm of my hand.
More importantly, I had Natalie.
“Make sure you email your mom and tell her about this,” he said to her.
“I will,” she assured him.
I was miffed neither one of them expressed any concern about Natalie’s mom hitting the roof when she found out about the new arrangement. I knew for damn sure I’d have a fuck of a lot to say if my daughter up and moved in with a stranger. Granted, my intentions were better than good, and I planned to take care of Natalie forever, but still. A parent should’ve been worrying about her.
I stood by silently as Robert and Natalie spent a few minutes talking about how he’d need to check her mail while she was gone. After she gave him a hug and a kiss goodbye and assured him she would text him later that night, I shook his hand and then escorted her out of the store.
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