you a beautiful picture,’ she said a matter of fact.
‘You drew me a picture?’ He tried to copy the way she’d said it.
‘Yes I did.’ she giggled. ‘Come with me, come and see.’ She slid down him, took his hand and dragged him to her bedroom.
‘How was she today?’ Sahara asked.
‘Giddy. She couldn’t wait for Eugene,’ said Elodie.
‘I don’t blame her. I couldn’t wait for him too.’ She laughed. ‘I just want to say thank you for all the extra hours you’ve put in lately.’
‘It’s my job, and I love spending time with Joy. There is never a dull moment.’
‘I can agree with that.’
‘Well, I hope you don’t mind me saying that I might need you a lot more than I expected.’
‘Oh?’
‘Yes, there might be some changes. I will inform you as soon as I’m sure about everything.’ She took a deep breath.
‘Yes, yes of course.’
‘You’ll be paid for it, don’t think you won’t.’
‘I never doubted it. You have already been so generous and kind.’
Sahara smiled. She was happy that every person that worked for her seemed happy, it was the way it was supposed to be. Harmony was what Sahara loved.
Eugene’s suitcases were taken upstairs by a staff member. Sahara told him to leave the luggage unpacked, she would do it herself. He nodded and departed. She took a moment to walk into the living-room and towards the French doors and just look out onto the beautiful scenery. The green grass, the colourful patch of flowers calmed her somewhat. If only her life was that simple. All she’d have to do was grow, and the earth would take care of the rest.
‘Mummy, mummy, look what daddy brought me!’
Sahara almost jumped out of her skin, Joy had a way of sneaking up on her.
‘What is it honey?’
‘It’s the Eiffel tower!’ She shook the box.
Sahara read the box.
‘It’s a three D puzzle. She’s so clever I didn’t know what else to get her.’ He laughed.
‘He also got me loads of new clothes.’
‘Is that so?’
‘Yes, I’m going to look French.’ She lifted her head. ‘I’m going to try some on now.’
Sahara laughed. ‘You, buying clothes?’
‘I had help, you know.’
‘I’m sure you did.’ she giggled.
‘Personal shoppers are handy.’
‘Ha!’
‘But I was able to see what she would and wouldn’t like. I do know my daughters style. Very sophisticated.’
‘Just like her father. She’s her father’s daughter.’
He laughed as he wrapped his hands around her waist. ‘Are you okay?’
‘No, not really, but I have you and it makes things a little easier.’
‘I’m sorry you feel nervous. I wish I could take it away and carry it for you.’
‘Just being here with me is more than enough. Having you close to me is all I need.’
‘How about I run you a bath, scrub your back and help you relax. I’ll be your personal slave today.’ He chuckled.
‘That sounds like a plan. I like the sound of that.’
‘Great. I’ll just ask Elodie to entertain Joy, while I give you my full attention.’ He stepped back. ‘You wait here and I’ll come for you.’
‘Okay.’ She giggled. ‘I can’t wait.’
He left her a while to go and get things ready. It didn’t take him too long and soon he whisked her upstairs and into their private bathroom.
‘That looks stunning.’
There were candles all around the bathtub, and bubbles floated on the surface of the water. He stood behind her and undressed her slowly, taking time to give her kisses on her warm skin.
‘You’re beautiful and you’re making me horny.’ He laughed.
‘Well let’s hope I can keep making you horny in a few months time.’ She worried about what the future held.
‘You’re beautiful regardless. Don’t worry about the future that hasn’t happened. Remember?’
She smiled. She’d taught him well. She stood naked before him, he held out his hand, and helped her into the bath. She stepped into the warm water, and immediately her body relaxed.
‘I’ve