Page 23 of One Sweet Lie

“Although the terms of your nanny job will differ from client to client, I’ve found that the major keys to being a perfect nanny are all the same.” She was now walking the kids’ dog down the street. “Love the kids like your own, engage with them, and routine, routine, routine. Now, let me show you how I prepare for bath time!”

Okay, that’s enough. I hit pause and glanced at the checklist Miss Hildreth gave me.

Three Categories You Must Study Before Day 1

(Rules are Different for Every Client)

Proper Professional Nanny Attire

Boundaries between you and the Parents

Being Invisible & Visible at the Same Time

I prepped two stiff sugar mojitos and took out a pack of pens.

It was midnight by the time my brain begged for mercy.

There was no way I could finish everything by morning, so I saved my place and hit the lights.

I flopped onto my floor mat, and my phone rang before I could drift into dreams.

“Yeah, Sasha?” I answered.

“Do you have any questions for me?” A deep voice that was definitelynotSasha said.

“Huh?”

“This is Harlow Hawthorne, correct?”

“Yes.”

“I believe you’ve agreed to be my full-time nanny,” he said. “If you have any questions about the position, I’m listening.”

Shit. I sat up and hit the lights.

“Yes, I’ve agreed to be your nanny, Mr. Dawson,” I said, stunned that he was calling me this late. “First thing is your children’s names and ages. I didn’t receive any notes about that.”

“William and Charlotte. They’re four months old.”

Twins?“Are you a fan of the royal family?” I asked. “Was that the inspiration behind their names?”

“No. Anything else?”

“If you don’t mind me asking, what do you do for a living?”

He was silent for several seconds.

I checked to see if he was still on the line.

“I manage a couple of hedge funds, Miss Hawthorne.” His voice was capable of talking me out of my panties. “Recently, I became the new owner of the Brooklyn Jets.”

“So, you’re trying toloseall your wealth?”

He inhaled a sharp breath. “What did you just say?”

“Nothing.” I flipped through my notes. “When we met, you mentioned that the job was seven days on, but the full description mentions two off-days a week. Can you tell me what you’re actually expecting?”

“It’s five days on and two off, but I may need you to work a few of those days in the weeks ahead, since I’m running behind at work.”