Releasing a big sigh, I nodded. “Okay. Which pool?”
“The new natural swimming pool.”
“Fine.” I stepped back. “Come in, give me ten minutes.”
After I packed my bag, I texted Flint.
Lake:FYI I’m going to the new pool with Shayna and Jamie.
Barely a second passed before he texted me back.
Flint:No.
I shook my head.
Lake:Not asking permission. Just telling you out of courtesy.
Flint:Still no. 1st preseason game is coming up. Cage needs his head in it, not distracted by tabloids.
Lake:Haven’t talked to Cage in two days. I think his head is “in it.” I’ll sit on the opposite side of the pool as Jamie.
Flint:Don’t be naive.
I tossed my phone in my bag. “Ready?”
Shayna jumped up. “Yes! Yes! Yes! Lake’s going!” She gave Jamie a can-you-believe-it look.
He grinned at me. “Looks like you made her day.”
“Hmm… yeah, but here’s the deal. We…” I motioned between us “…have to stay on opposite sides of the pool.”
Jamie chuckled. “What? Like a divorced couple taking our daughter swimming.”
“No. Like two people who’ve never met and won’t meet, speak, or even glance at each other today.”
“Deal.”
Aaannnd that was just another reason Jamie was the best nanny. He took instructions without arguing.
“You suckat being part of the team.”
Shutting off my Kindle, I flipped up the wide rim of my sun hat and squinted at Flint.
“You’re overdressed for the pool.” My eyes made a quick inspection of his black suit, no tie, top buttons undone. His expensive cologne announced his presence before his voice.
“You’re underdressed for being in public.”
I laughed. “It’s a swimming pool.”
“You don’t own a one-piece swimsuit… or maybe one of those long swim dresses?”
Narrowing one eye at him, I shook my head. “Sorry. If you’re worried about me getting sunburned again, then I’d like to draw your attention to the big umbrella over my head.”
He adjusted his sunglasses and looked around the crowded pool. “I thought we agreed Cage’s reputation matters.”
“Sure thing,boss. That’s why I’m sitting here by myself.”
“But lover boy is on the other side of the pool, you’re notfooling anyone.”
