Annabelle
Sneaking around with Nolan really does it for me. Ash and I have had lunch with him three times in the past week, going out to the job sites and visiting him. This wasn't something I'd ever thought I'd be a part of, and I love it. Seeing him hot, sweaty, and in control of his crew.
Today is no different. The sun beats down on the construction site as Ash and I make our way through the maze of equipment and materials. She's clutching her little lunch box in one hand and mine in the other, practically skipping with excitement.
"Daddy." she squeals when she spots Nolan directing his crew near a freshly prepared slab.
He turns at the sound of her voice, and the transformation on his face is immediate, from stern boss to doting father in the blink of an eye. My heart flutters as he waves us over, his smile growing when his eyes meet mine.