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he heard next when he knew she’d discovered the candles he lit in the center of the table. It was cheesy, but she deserved it.
    He met her in the dining room with two plates in hand. He set one in front of her. “It was nice to see you finally got some groceries in here.”
    “You and me both.”
    He took a seat across from her. “I hope you don’t mind I opened a bottle of wine.”
    She grabbed her glass and took a sip. “I don’t mind at all. So tell me, what is this sandwich you made?” Setting the glass down, she lifted the sandwich, studying it.
    “I just used your mini-grill and buttered the bread. Its cheese, bacon, ham, and tomato. I thought it would all taste good together.” He took a bite into his.
    S he took one too. “It’s good. Perhaps I should reconsider and keep you and make you a live in manny.”
    Olivia was joking, he knew. Being with her and the kids…he was going to miss it. He knew them not being in a working relationship was the right thing to do, but he still hated the idea. There was something about her and the kids that made him feel whole and like this was where he belonged. It was absolutely crazy. He had only known them a short time, and yet it had already felt like a lifetime.
    “So, tell me, how did you get into this profession?” she asked.
    He shrugged. “Well, I love kids. I like being able to play all day. I could easily be a happy member of one of those kid’s show where the men dance around and sing. I know this is not the ideal job for a man and believe me, there have been many who didn’t want me for the reason I was a man. I have overcome the obstacles of being judged for the most part and slowly I think it’s becoming a little more acceptable for a man to be, as you call it, a manny.” He sipped his wine.
    “If you love children so much, how come you’re not married and have a dozen yourself?”
    He set his glass down and locked his eyes with hers. “I hadn’t met the right woman.”
    Her face went bla nk and he knew he had most likely implied too much for her. She had just gone through a nasty break-up and here he was insinuating that she might be something more to him.
    “ Anyway.” He needed to change the subject. “Have you heard about the job?”
    She set her sandwich down. “Oh, yes. I start Monday. So, until they find a replacement, I’ll need you here bright and early.”
    How about all night?
    For the rest of dinner, they had light talk. He could tell she was tired. He wanted to have her curled into him as he held her all night, making her feel safe, but he knew it would be too much too fast.
    After cleaning up , he met her back in the living room. She lay on the couch, looking peaceful. She reached out to him, pulling him down next to her. He snuggled in, enjoying how soft she was in his arms. Inhaling, her floral body wash greeted his senses. It was intoxicating and he could easily get drunk on it.
    His cock grew as arousal began taking over his body. Her tight little ass was firmly pressed against his crotch. Licking his lips, he was tempted to begin pressing his lips to the back of her neck, right under her hair line. He was going to lightly blow where his moist kiss had been. At his thoughts, his erection pressed hard into his jeans. He lifted her hair and just as he was about to lean in for the kiss he had been imagining, she made a slight snoring sound. Letting her blonde hair fall back in place, he leaned over her and saw her eyes closed and her lips parted. She was sound asleep.
    Deciding it was best to just let her sleep, he rolled off the edge of the couch. Jamie lifted her off the couch and carried her to her bedroom. Laying her across the unmade bed, he tucked her in. Her eyes opened and looked at him.
    “Ssh.” He put a finger to his mouth. “I’ll call you tomorrow. Get some rest.” He kissed her on the cheek and turned to leave.
    At the doorway, he glanced back and saw she had already fallen back to sleep. More than anything