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Abigail’s waist. “I
love you, Mommy. Have fun.”
    “I will. And you have fun with Ms. Janet.” She
winked at the older woman.
    “We’re going to have popcorn in bed and watch a
movie.”
    Abigail laughed. “That sounds like the perfect
evening.” She kissed the top of Hailey’s head. “Love you. Be good.”
    “Bye.” Hailey returned to the nanny.
    Abigail smiled, feeling at complete peace and then
headed for the stairs to see if Josh was ready. As she walked down the long,
winding stairway, she caught a glimpse of Josh in his study. The door was open.
He wore a dark suit, and sat on the side of his desk on the phone. As she
stepped onto the tiled floor, her heels clicking, he looked in her direction
and held a finger up, letting her know he’d be with her in a moment.
    She watched him, beside her self at the attraction
she felt for this man. They’d shared a few kisses throughout the week, but she
was craving more. Much more. She wasn’t sure how much longer she could go
before she snuck into his bedroom at night and had her way with him.
    “What’s put that smile on your face?” Josh asked as
he closed his office door.
    “You.”
    He offered his arm to her and she grabbed ahold of
it. “I like seeing it. Let me know what I did so I can keep doing it.” He led
her to the front door. “Ready?”
    “Yes.”
    “Good. Hailey going to be okay without you this
evening?” His tone was laced with concern that melted her heart.
    “She’s going to be fine.”
    They stepped out front where a limo waited for them.
She gazed up at him and couldn’t believe he’d gone to so much trouble for one
evening. Her stomach fluttered and her heart beat fast. Was this what it was
like to fall head-over-heels in love with someone?
    * * * *
    Josh sipped his wine as he stared across the table
at the most beautiful woman he’d ever laid eyes on. These last few days with
her and Hailey had been perfect. He didn’t want them to leave, but he knew not
to push Abigail. He’d already caused her to lose her job—twice. She wouldn’t
take kindly to him taking her away from her home as well. But he couldn’t
fathom being away from either of them.
    When he looked at Abigail, he saw his future. He
could do so much for her. Get her back in school, put Hailey in another top-of-the-line
school. And in return, she could do just as much for him. If she stayed and
started a life with him, he’d finally be whole.
    “The last few days have been fun,” he said.
    “Hailey has loved it. She’s only been on small
vacations before. I don’t think I can top this—ever. Well, maybe a Disney
cruise.” She giggled.
    “We can do that this summer.”
    Abigail’s eyes widened and he worried she was about
to get upset by him implying a future, but then he watched as she relaxed and a
smile crept back on her face. “That might be fun.”
    “Do you mean it?” he asked.
    “Yes. Hailey loves you. I think it’s time we tell
her.”
    The server arrived at their table and set plates of
food in front of them. He asked if they needed anything else and Josh
practically shooed him away to get back to his conversation with Abigail.
    “You’re ready to tell her?”
    “I think so. She’s accepted that you two are related
and I can’t believe she hasn’t asked how yet.” She took a bite of her mashed
potatoes. “I don’t think you’re going anywhere and that you want to be in her
life. It’s only fair to both of you for her to know that you’re her father.”
    Holding his fork in his hand, Josh took several deep
breaths to compose himself. He was so happy that she wanted him in Hailey’s
life. But she hadn’t mentioned anything about them or a relationship.
    “Would you consider moving to New York?” he asked as
he cut into his steak.
    “I don’t know.”
    “I won’t force you to do anything, but if you come
here, not only will Hailey have more opportunities, but so will you.” He took a
bite of his steak.
    “It’s something