Here I go again. Writing twenty million stories at one time. This is a totally different scenerio for Nik and Nadine. I hope you like it. Please Read and Review and let me know what you think.
Nikolas had been interviewing nannies all day. He had just finished interviewing what felt like the fiftieth applicant. He still had not found one that he felt was suitable. He had one more interview then he would be done for the day. He would have to make a point to call the agency to send over more applicants tomorrow. He couldn't wait for this interview to be over so he could try to get some work done since he couldn't go to the office. He glanced at his watch noting her lateness. He sat down at his desk to try to do some work while he was waiting. He glanced at his watch again now getting frustrated at her lateness. Just then Alfred came into announce the woman that had just arrived.
"The next nanny has arrived."
"Just send her in."
Nikolas turned his head and walked towards his desk to put away the document he was working on and then he felt a presence and looked up and saw the most gorgeous blonde he had ever laid eyes on. Her hair was straight and was wearing a business suit that fit her perfectly. The outfit accentuated all of her curves but wasn't trashy. She was unlike all the nannies he had interviewed. She was not middle aged. She was not plump and she was definitely not plain. She was the total opposite. She was a knockout with a beautiful figure to go with as well. He walked towards her.
"Mr. Cassadine. Hi my name is Nadine Crowell."
She extended her arm to shake his hand. He didn't make a move or say a word. Nadine stood there awkwardly still holding out her arm wondering why he won't shake her hand.
"Mr. Cassadine?"
Her voice knocked him out of his trance.
"Oh. I'm so sorry. Nikolas Cassadine."
Now was his turn to extend his arm and she shook his hand happily.
"I'm so sorry for my lateness. I'm new to town and got lost finding your place."
"Don't worry about it. Please take a seat."
Nadine handed him her resume and he glanced at it for a few seconds.
"Are you from Ohio?"
"Yes, born and raised."
"So you worked in daycare for a few years then became a private nanny."
"Yes."
"Why did you leave Ohio?"
"Well my last employer decided to move to Europe and in Ohio there isn't really a big demand for private nannies."
"Why not go back to daycare?"
"I prefer being a private nanny because I like to give individualized care. I like the need of focusing all my attention on one or a few children versus 25 children."
"Okay. That's good. Are you aware this is a live in position? Will that be a problem?"
"Yes I am aware and that won't be a problem."
"Good. So am I safe in assuming you don't have any kids or a husband?"
"Yes you would be," she said while giving a big smile.
"Great."
"Excuse me?"
"I mean great that you will be able to move here to take care of my son."
"Would it be possible for me to meet your son?"
"Of Course. His name is Spencer and he's seven. It usually takes him awhile to warm up to people. So if he doesn't take to you right away. Please don't be offended."
"Okay. Thank you for the warning."
"Let's go up. I think he should be up from his nap now."
"Great."
She follows him up the stairs looking around while she walks making sure to keep close to him so she didn't get lost. She had a feeling getting lost in this place wouldn't be that hard to do. Nikolas stops and turns around. Nadine was not paying attention and walked right into him. His arms instinctively wraps around her.
"I'm sorry."
Nikolas didn't hear what she said. All he could hear was his heart race because of her closeness.
"Mr. Cassadine?"
"I'm sorry. What did you say?"
"I apologized for running into you."
"It's quite okay."
"Mr. Cassadine?"
"Yes?"
"You can let me go now. I'm okay now."
"Oh. I'm sorry."
Nikolas let her go and felt totally embarrassed.
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For catching me."
"You're very welcome."
Nikolas opens Spencer's bedroom door
"After you."
"Thank you."
Nikolas walks in and he couldn't help but take a look at her behind.
"Spencer…This is Nadine."
"Hi, Nadine. Please to meet you."
"Hi, Spencer. Now don't you have good manners?"
Nadine eyed the floor with all of the matchbox cars that Spencer was playing with when they entered.
"Are you playing cars?"
"Yes."
"May I play with you?"
"Okay."
Both Spencer and Nadine go to the floor and start playing. Nadine had to do some maneuvering to be comfortable in her suit. She hiked up her skirt up a bit which was not lost on Nikolas. He figured she was not used to wearing skirts. Nikolas shook his head to take his eyes from her thigh and watched Spencer and Nadine interacting with each other.
"So, Spencer what else do you like?"
"I like trains and I like cake."
Nadine laughed
"Well who doesn't?"
Spencer and Nadine continued playing for a few minutes.
"Spencer, it was a pleasure to meet you. Your daddy and I have to go now."
"Okay."
Nadine started to get off the floor when Nikolas offered his hand which she gladly took."
"Thank you."
"Sure."
Nikolas opened the door and they both left and went back downstairs and both sat back down.
"Well, Ms. Crowell. I would like to offer you the job if you are still interested."
"Of course. Thank you so much. I would love to work for you. I gladly accept."
"I think your perfect and Spencer seemed to like you a lot."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Cassadine."
"You're very welcome. I hate to seem pushy but I am in a bit of a jam so when will you be able to start?"
"As soon as you need me."
"Is tomorrow too soon?"
"No. It's perfect."
"Great. Thank you, Ms. Crowell."
"May I ask you one thing?"
"What?"
"Can you please call me Nadine?"
"Under one condition."
"And what is that?"
"That you call me Nikolas."
Nadine held out her hand and shook his.
"It's a deal."
"Great. Welcome to Wyndamere."
"Thank you. I guess I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay. Have a good day."
"Thank you. You too."
Nadine turns to exit.
"Oh, Nikolas, what time would you like me to be here tomorrow?"
"Whenever you are able to get here. I know you probably have to pack."
"No I don't have much. Is nine good?"
"Nine's perfect."
"Great. Good bye."
"Bye."
Nadine turns to exit and leaves Wyndamere. Nikolas walks to his desk and thinks he might be making a mistake in hiring Nadine being that he is so attracted to her. Nothing can ever happen between him and Nadine now that she's a part of his staff. He will just need to let things to be and never act on his emotions. He was sure that as she started working there his attraction would go away and he would move on.