Page 99 of The Desired Nanny
“That’s a big bed.”
“There were a lot of little bodies. Our pillows and blankets would be waiting for us when we arrived in their room. We’d all eat together while watching cartoons or movies all day in bed.”
“I assume Ms. Simone was in charge of lunch?”
“Dinner. We’d be too stuffed from breakfast to eat lunch.”
“Well, I’m open to trying anything once,” Todd commented with an easy smile. “Not the seven children in my bed part, but a day of cartoons doesn’t sound half bad.”
“I agree. I don’t know how our parents did it, handling all of us, but they did.”
“It’s simple; they have a lot of love to give.”
I nodded. “They do.”
“Do you have any plans of having a big family?”
I was taken off guard.
Can he ask a question like that during an interview?
“I’m sorry. I don’t feel comfortable answering that question.”
His eyes widened a little before he replaced his teacup on the saucer. “I am so sorry, Kiyah. I didn’t mean to offend. I didn’t mean to step out of line,” he apologized. He looked so remorseful that I felt like shit and wondered if I made a big deal out of nothing.
“It’s fine. We were discussing family and—”
“No, it’s not fine, Kiyah. I made you uncomfortable. Again, I apologize and don’t feel bad. You did the right thing by correcting me. We are in the midst of a formal interview.”
“Let’s forget it ever happened. Back to your schedule, I see you travel often, and some of these events have asterisks beside them. What does that mean? If you don’t mind me asking, of course.”
“I’m glad that you asked. The events with asterisks are events that I plan on Pete attending, which means your presence will be required on the trip.”
“That’s more traveling than I anticipated.”
“Will that be a problem?” he questioned with a raised brow.
“No, not at all. But I do have a question.”
“Go ahead.”
“Some of these events are out of state,” I mentioned, scrolling through his calendar. “And one of your upcoming events is international. If you’re running for governor of Texas, why are you traveling elsewhere?”
“Some of those are private venture trips.”
Private venture trips?
“You seem confused; I’m also a businessman on top of being a political leader.”
That’s right. Todd comes from old money and mentioned his father leaving behind his legacy.
“Of course.”
“When traveling with us, all your flight and lodging expenses will be taken care of, and you’ll receive per diem at the rate of $250.00 a day on top of your salary. Also, you will be required to formally attend some of the events where I want Pete to be present for photo ops. Did you have the chance to look at the salary and benefits section?”
I flipped to the end of the contract and found the section mentioned.
This can’t be right….
