“You know we have some logistics to figure out.”
“Like what?” She rotated in the wooden chair. She had brought a blanket outside to drape across her shoulders.
“My headquarters are in New York. You have the Malibu house. The last few weeks I’ve managed from L.A., but I can’t keep doing that. I need to plan a trip to New York.”
“Oh.” Her expression was full of concern.
“I don’t think I can move Westbrook Securities to the other side of the country. It’s just not feasible.”
“Ok.” Her brow furrowed. “What do you want to do?”
“I can fly back and forth for a while. I don’t know how either of us are with that idea.”
She rested the mug on her knee. “What if I go with you to New York when you have to go back?”
“You want to go to New York?” She had never made that kind of offer before. She was a California girl now. At least, I thought she was.
She shrugged. “Why not? I can explore the city. We can go out and you can show me your favorite restaurants. We can take in some shows. I think it would be fun and very romantic.” She grinned.
I chuckled. “I’m a workaholic. You know that.”
“I am too, but we’re both making changes, aren’t we? We both need down time.”
“I don’t think you’ll like the penthouse. We’re going to need something else.” I rubbed my jaw. There was a lot that had to change.
“Why wouldn’t I like it?”
“Trust me.” I eyed her. “It’s not your style. Avajean doesn’t even spend time there.”
“What? Where does she go?”
“I have a house outside the city. It’s in a neighborhood. I wanted her to have something more normal. A penthouse is no place to raise a little girl.”
“I’m not going to argue with you there, but why can’t I stay in the house where she lives?”
“Because that’s where Nicole is.”
Journey sighed. “All right. Fine. I’ve been holding this in, but I need to know…just how hot is this Nicole?”
I almost spit half my coffee out. “You’re jealous of the nanny?”
“No.” She frowned. “Yes. Yes I am.”
“I’m not going to say she’s not attractive.”
“I knew it.” I saw the anger glaze over her eyes.
“But, there’s a slight problem.” I was enjoying this way too much.
“It didn’t work out for you two?”
I shook my head. I wanted to drag it out as long as possible. It was fun seeing Journey be the jealous one for a change.
“No. That’s not it.”
“Then what? What aren’t you telling me about the hot nanny?”
I laughed. “Babe, Nicole is in a serious relationship.”