"Actually, Miss Kristof, that's what I wanted to talk to you about." Mr. Knight was making me nervous.

"What about?" I asked as I followed him to what I supposed was the dining hall. "And please, call me 'Scarlet'."

"Allow us to eat first then we will talk in my study." He answered. I nodded my head as I took a seat at the large table beside Noah. Even though my stomach was growling for food, I spent most of breakfast feeding Noah.

"Scarlet, Noah can eat on his own." Mr. Knight sternly said. "Please, eat." I was surprised that he was paying any attention to me. I nodded and started eating my own food. After a couple of minutes, all three of us had finished our breakfast. A maid came and took Noah away saying that his teacher had arrived. Apparently he is homeschooled because he doesn't like public schools.

Before I could witness a clean table, Mr. Knight stood up and said, "Follow me," and began walking away. I quickly stood and even skipped a little to catch up to his long strides. As I looked at his strong backside, I thought about how he was always more gentler sounding with his son around. I wondered how he would act with just me in a room.

We reached a massive door on the first floor that had a keypad on the wall beside it. I watched the secretive man type in a password really fast. Then there was a click and Mr. Knight reached for the door knob. He opened it, inviting me in with his hand. I walked in and almost dropped my mouth open for flies. Surprisingly, the room was not what I had expected it to be. It was a complete mess with papers all over the floor and desk and chairs and books stacked up that looked like leaning towers of Pisa.

"Take a seat."

Where? I thought. I looked at him and he wore an impatient look on his handsome face. "Yes." I quickly said then made my way to a couch and gracefully removed some papers then sat down on the soft and comfortable cushion. Mr. Knight removed a few books from a chair and lifted it up only to set it down in front of me. Once he was seated like a greek statue, I asked nervously, "What would you like to talk to me about?"

"I will be honest with you, Scarlet." I waited as he gave me a pause for effect. "I need your help." His face was so serious I wondered if he was breathing or not with how strait his posture and face were.

"My help?"

"Yes. Two years ago, Noah was kidnapped and held hostage for almost two weeks. By the time I got to him and took him home, he was different. Now he refuses to talk and enjoys sitting at home alone rather than going out in public. He hardly smiles as a child should anymore. He stopped going to school ... . Nobody knows what he saw during those two weeks and that has only added to my concerns for him. For whatever he saw, ... it affected him drastically." Mr. Knight went quiet. The whole room fell silent. All around me there wasn't any noise, but then I sniffled and began wiping at my eyes. I heart ached as I imagined how much pain Noah must be going through. He's only a kid. My mind created forbidden scenarios and I just wanted to wrap that little boy in my arms and erase his memories of the terrible things he must have experienced those two weeks.

"I'm so sorry." I choked.

Mr. Knight didn't say anything.

"How can I help?" I asked, trying to place determination in my tone as I wiped at my tears.

"That's just it. Since Noah met you, he's been smiling more, laughing and playing. He even supposedly spoke to you once. From what I can tell, he has attached himself to you in a couple of days. In the little time of knowing my son, you have helped him heal more than years with a psychologist." Mr. Knight let out a sigh and looked away as if lost in thought.

"Soooo, what are you trying to say?"

"I would like to ask you to be his full time nanny. I promise you that the pay will be a lot higher than what you currently make at the club. I can secure you housing and food because I will provide you with an allowance to. What do you say?" I was surprised and shocked at the same time. His offer sounded amazing but then I would have to completely stop working at the club and what will happen once Noah doesn't need me anymore? I've dedicated so many years to this club I can't help but think this quitting would be a slap in the face for Jack.

I made up my mind quickly then said, "I will accept your offer,under one condition,"

"Let's hear it." Mr. Knight leaned back on the chair with a devilish smirk on his face.

"I would like to keep my old job." I tried to say it with as much determination and confidence not only in my voice but also on my face.

"That's not possible." he simply responded without looking like he cared. "How can you stay with Noah at all times if you have another job?"

"Well, Noah's classes begin at nine and end at twelve. By the time he finishes, I will already be awake. I'll put him to bed by nine before I leave for the club. That will give me plenty of time to have lunch and dinner with Noah and play with him." Mir. Knight studied me, kind of making me uncomfortable, then he sighed.

"You really are stubborn, aren't you, Scarlet?"

"That I am, sir!" I smiled and stood up once he had. He took a step towards me.

"Kristian." He said lowly. "You can call me Kristian, Scarlet." I felt my cheeks burn because of his proximity and tone.

"O--okay, Kris--stian."

You idiot! Did you really just stutter!?

"I should go!" I quickly said, side-stepping around the beguiling man. "I have a few phone calls to make." I made my way to the door as fast as I could but stumbled into Kristian's chair, smacking my injured side. I whimpered in pain but before I could do anything else, I felt two hands hold me steadily by the waist so I wouldn't fall. I looked behind and up at Kristian, worry was in his gorgeous eyes.

"Are you okay?" He asked, that same look of disquiet on not only his face but in his voice. "Did you open your stitches again?"

I finally found my voice and said, "I--I'm fine, thank you." He let out a sigh.

"So stubborn and clumsy ." He smiled then pulled away, leaving me missing his warmth but also stunned at how beautiful his smile and kind face was.

Crap. I am in deep trouble.

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