When I pulledinto the gated community, I drove down the multiple streets until I found the home of Alicia Hill. The house was big and sat on a small hill. Her lawn was nice, but it could use some maintenance, and her flowerbed needed grooming.
I told myself I was going to remain professional. I couldn’t pursue her, knowing she was married with children. I wasn’t in the business of breaking up happy homes, so I turned those thoughts off completely.
Chino, my security, pulled up behind me as I shut the engine off and got out. He followed me up the two flights of concrete stairs to her front door.
I rang the doorbell and waited patiently to see her face. It only took her a minute to open the door, and when she saw me, her eyes ballooned in surprise.
“Good morning. Basil Cassidy,” I said, extending my hand for her to shake.
She hesitated for a moment before she took my hand. I knew she was shocked to see me standing on her doorstep, but I didn’t want to make it seem as if we had previously met. I wanted to remain professional.
“Alicia Hill.”
“Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mrs. Hill.”
She stood staring at me for a moment before shaking from her haze. “I’m sorry. Please, come in.” She opened the door wider as Chino and I entered. “I was expecting Yara Dubois. Is this a preliminary visit before she arrives?”
I smiled lightly. “Ms. Dubois has been put on another case. Some things got mixed up in our system, and all of our nannies are unavailable. I’ll be your manny for as long as you need service.” It was a small lie.
“Oh!”
She was quiet for a moment, and it had me thinking that this might have been a bad idea. I didn’t think it all the way through when I decided to personally take the job. I didn’t take into account that she may have wanted a woman to look after her children, which was why she chose Yara in the first place.
Way to go, jackass.
“My apologies. If you’re uncomfortable, I can try to find another replacement for you, but it may take a while to do so.”
“No, no, you’re fine. I’m just surprised. I don’t have much time to wait for a replacement. I don’t mind you being mymanny. I just didn’t run the background check on you.”
I reached inside my satchel and gave her the information on me.
“Just to ease your mind, I want you to run it again for yourself so you can make sure everything matches up.”
She smiled lightly. “Noted.” Her eyes then went to Chino.
“This is my security, Chino Cruz.”
“Nice to meet you, Chino. You guys can follow me while I show you around and introduce you to the kids.”
I nodded as she turned on her heels and proceeded to lead us through the foyer. My eyes instantly went to her round ass, and I subconsciously licked my lips, wondering what she tasted like.
Get your shit together, nigga. This is business.
Her home was nice and smelled of apples and cinnamon. There were six bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a finished basement with a small gym, and a family room where the kids played.
“Come here, babies. I have someone I’d like for you to meet.” The three of them stood from playing and came over to her. She leaned down and picked up the smallest one.
“This is Mr. Basil. He’s going to be looking after you guys while Mommy works.”
“I remember you! You were in the LEGO store!” Chloe exclaimed, smiling brightly.
“That’s right. It’s nice to see you again, Ms. Chloe.” I extended my hand to her, and she placed her little palm in mine.
“This is my son, Carsyn. You already know Chloe, and this is Carlee. Say hi, guys.”
“Hi,” Carlee spoke.
“How are you, pretty girl?” I asked.
