Page 65 of Babydaddy To Go

I grab a towel from the linen closet and head for the kitchen. I’m still pretty full from all the food we had at school, so I prepare myself a light snack of avocado toast. After eating it all, I stroll to the pool and gaze at the turquoise water. It’s gorgeous and absolutely still without a ripple.

The water is warm when I dip my toes in, and I giggle. But I don’t want to get in just yet. Instead, from my bag, I pull out my report card and sit by the edge. I can’t believe I finished the course with honors! Nate told me I was doing well, but I thought he was just saying that because I’m his girlfriend. The grades on this card prove that he really meant it.

I shouldn’t be surprised. I could feel myself getting better with every day in class. The skills I learned throughout the course are invaluable. Now I just need to find a restaurant that will take me on as a chef.

Maybe I can work at one of Nate’s restaurants, I think, chuckling to myself. I could never work with him as a boss. We’d drive each other crazy.

Nate’s note on the bottom of my report card gives me pause.Be prepared for a graduation treat, it reads. What does that mean? What does Nate have planned for us tonight?

When I asked him about it, he was really cryptic. I can’t even begin to imagine what he has up his sleeve. I’m sure I’ll love whatever it is. If it’s coming from Nate, I’ll definitely love it. I love everything about him. Things have been amazing between us since we got back together. I can’t imagine my life without him.

As I kick my feet in the water, I remember the last time Nate and I swam together. It was the first time we christened this pool as our own. We’ve officially made this mansion ours by enjoying each other intimately in every room and on every surface. We’re working on a second go-round, now.

After I finish my avocado toast, I jump into the heated pool. The warm water feels great on my skin. It’s a much-needed distraction from the place my thoughts were heading. I’m sure Nate will relieve me of my urges later today, so I can’t do it myself now, even though just thinking about him is a major temptation.

I force myself to think only of the water. The only pool I had growing up was the community pool and you never knew what kind of bacteria might be lurking in that disgusting water. It’s nice to have a place right here in the backyard to swim.

I get a few laps in before I’m too tired to continue. The sun is bright and warm, so I float on my back until my fingers are pruned. Time to go in, I guess.

I put my plate in the dishwasher and slowly climb the stairs back to the bedroom and lock the door so I won’t be interrupted. In the bathroom, I strip off my bathing suit and stand in the steaming hot water to rinse the chlorine off my body.

If Nate and I are going to have a date night, I want to look good for him. I shave everything in the shower. We both prefer smooth skin.

Once I’m done soaping down, I walk nude into the closet. Nate said to prepare for date night, so I pick a sexy black dress that covers enough to be worn in public, but I know it turns Nate on. My wardrobe has gotten a major upgrade since moving in with Nate. He loves buying me clothes so he can see me wearing them.

I dig into my underwear drawer and find the brand-new pair of red-lace panties and matching bra that I’ve been saving for a special occasion. I want my boyfriend to drool when he strips me later tonight, and this lingerie is sure to make him extra excited.

I slip on the black dress and check myself out in the mirror. The dress hugs my curves perfectly. It looks great, but I’m missing something. I need some accessories!

Just as I’m opening the jewelry box, I notice a package tied with sheer blue ribbon. There’s a tag on the box that says, “For Alyssa, with love, Nathaniel.”

I open the box and find the most beautiful sapphire necklace I’ve ever seen. It must have cost Nate a fortune! One of the biggest adjustments to moving into the mansion has been the fact that money doesn’t matter. Nate has billions of dollars, so he can drop cash on a gorgeous necklace without blinking an eye.

I slip the necklace around my neck and admire how perfectly it goes with the dress. Did Nate somehow know what I’d wear tonight? I don’t doubt it. We seem to be on the same wavelength most of the time.

As I’m putting the finishing touches on my outfit, the front door opens and Nate calls out my name.

I slip on my heels and hurry to the top of the stairs so I can make my grand entrance.

24

Nathaniel

Friday

Alyssa descends the stairs slowly, giving me plenty of time to admire her beauty.

She found the necklace I left for her and it looks elegant against her tan skin. The black dress she chose for the evening clings to her chest and hips. My tux pants get a bit tighter and I’m tempted to throw her over my shoulder and bring her back upstairs.

That will have to wait, though. I have a surprise to get Alyssa to.

“You look absolutely beautiful,” I tell her when Alyssa gets to the bottom of the stairs. I kiss her softly. “Do you like the necklace?”

“It’s perfect,” she whispers, fingering the jewels. “Is this the treat you were talking about?”

“Part of it, but not the whole thing,” I say. “Are you ready to go?”

Alyssa nods. I take her arm in mine and lead her to the limo waiting outside.