“That’s all I need, Baby.”
She glared at me. “And stop with thebaby.”
“My fault,” I apologized. “You gon’ have to gimme that one. That’s just the way I talk. I’m not actually referring to you as my baby.”
She blinked a couple of times and said, “Well, good. I have some papers I need you to fill out, and once everything clears, we can move forward. It shouldn’t take more than a day.”
“Cool.” This was a start. My next game wasn’t until Friday, so I had time to get whatever she needed squared away. She led me to the checkout counter, and honestly, I walked behind her while watching her hips sway. I would’ve been a gentleman for her, especially because I needed her for Whimsy.
“These are the forms. Please be as precise as possible,” she instructed. “Also, I’ll need your driver’s license.”
I produced my license and started on the forms while she made copies. Inwardly, I appreciated that she had her shit together. She wasn’t treating me like a famous athlete but like a regular client. In my book, Sienna was already eclipsing the other carpet bug I’d previously hired.
Once I was done, Sienna gathered the papers, gave them a thorough once over, then smiled.
“Aw, Whimsical,” she gushed. “I love your daughter’s name.”
“I call her Whimsy or Whims.”
She giggled. “Very dainty.”
I smiled. “You gon’ love my baby just as much as you love her name.”
She twitched her nose at me and motioned around her boutique. “In general, I love kids.”
Chuckling, I said, “Yeah, about that. Do you hand-sew all these dresses and suits?”
“When I have time.” She shrugged. “I have an assistant who works the boutique when I’m off being a nanny. His work is superb.”
“That’s what’s up,” I stated. “So, should I expect a call from you tomorrow?”
“Absolutely,” she assured, then reached her hand out. “It was good meeting you, Mr. Sneaux.”
I was too quick to shake her hand. Like I previously explained, Sienna deserved to be cursed clean out. Earlier, when I caught her from falling, I thought the electricity that shot through me was the weight of her body falling into my arms. However, something more powerful overtook me when I placed her small as hand in mine. Our eyes locked, and she blushed again. Of course, I had to ignore it. After all, if I fucked this up, I would have had to start from square one to find another nanny. I didn’t have time for that.
“I’ll be waiting to hear from you,” I said to Sienna. She slipped her hand out of mine and demurely smiled.
“Have a good afternoon, Mr. Sneaux.”
“You, too, Sienna.”
I left Prince & Princess Inspired with a light pep in my step. Sienna hadn’t even met Whimsy yet. However, I knew without a doubt that my baby would love Sienna. I mean… Ididjust experience love at first sight with Sienna. Whimsy was fifteenmonths old and had plenty good sense. Sienna was as good as trapped once Whimsy laid eyes on her.
Heading out of Niceville Shores, I made my way to Pensacola to pick up Whimsy. My cousin, Legend, and his wife, Ginger, were looking after Whimsy while I came to see Sienna. Just for putting me on, I would gift my cousin a new vacation property.
CHAPTER 4
SIENNA
“WhathappenedtoI’mnot workin’ wit’ single niggaseveragain?”
Giggling, I regarded Domino’s questioning gaze. “First of all, I didn’t say it like that.”
“That’s how my brain interpreted it,” he shot back.
“Will you stop being judgmental and take my suitcase to the car? Thank you, Bestie!”
“Aye,” Domino drawled. “Quit wit’ that. Keep on, I’ma pretend like I don’t know you.”
