Chapter 10: Observing Her

But the truth was that Sarah was wrong.

Victor went to his bedroom that night thinking that he hadn't had that much fun in a long time. Unexpectedly, Sarah was proving to be a very capable nanny and a very funny and kind woman.

She was always checking if Benjamin was comfortable and happy, but also wasn't afraid of kindly telling and educating him whenever he did something wrong.

It had been a while since he also had spent a good time with Benjamin, carefree. He was always so into his work that when he had free time to be with his nephew, he was always tired and worried about something else.

After that afternoon, Victor decided to bring his work home and be closer to Benjamin. That would also be a good opportunity to keep an eye on Sarah and see if her job was really that good. Of course he was ignoring the fact that her nanny's skills weren't worrying him anymore, so that was just an excuse to be around her as well.

Benjamin seemed to be infatuated and fascinated with the woman, which was making Victor more and more eager to understand his reasons.

Benjamin was taking his afternoon nap, and Sarah went to the living room to read a book, finding Mr. Reed there also doing the same thing, although his book didn't seem as entertaining as hers.

She wasn't expecting him to be at home, that's why she asked him if something had happened. She could feel he was also using that to be around and observe her work.

"Are you sure, Mr. Reed?" Sarah asked again, concern very present in her expression. "Because if I'm doing anything wrong, you can tell me."

Victor smiled, checking her face. She was very pretty when worried.

"You're not doing anything wrong, Sarah. I'm really only trying to be around Benjamin more. I know that this age is very important, and it also pains me that he can't be around people of the same age. So, if I can do anything to make up for that, I will."

Sarah nodded. "I understand." She gulped and looked at the window.

Victor realized she was uneasy, dying to ask something, but didn't find the courage to do it. So he decided to help her.

"Is there anything you want to ask, Sarah? Go on, don't keep it to yourself."

"Well, I just wondered, and I know this isn't my business, but I was just curious about why Ben can't go to a school and have interaction with kids his own age? Is there a reason for that?" she asked.

Victor analyzed her for a few seconds before answering. Sarah was already regretting making that question, but surprisingly, he gave her an honest and polite answer.

"I was scared to put Benjamin in a school. I have a few enemies in the field, you know?" Victor explained, his eyes were so serious that made her lose focus. "I didn't know what to do once I saw myself being responsible for a baby. And I didn't want to risk it. I'm not sure if I made the right decision, but anyway…"

Sarah blinked a few times, imagining a man like Victor suddenly being responsible for a little boy. He wasn't married, he had no family apparently, but still, he managed to raise the kid very well.

"You did an amazing job with Ben. He's the sweetest boy in the world."

Victor smiled, slightly shy. "I'm not sure I deserve credit for that. He has my brother's personality, so…"

"Regardless… A child's education can do a lot of damage if done wrong. So I'd say you deserve some of the credits, yes, if not most of it," she said, sincerely.

Victor seemed a bit astonished by her sincere statement, but pulled himself together instantly.

"Thank you, Sarah."

"With that being said…" she continued.

Victor raised his brows, finding amusing that she still had anything to add.

"Would you mind if I took him to the park nearby? I'd keep my eyes on him the entire time. I just think it would be very nice if he could have contact with other kids," Sarah explained.

"Sarah, I…"

"If it makes you feel more at ease, you can ask one of the guards to come with me," Sarah interrupted him.

Victor leaned against the chair, put his hands together and contemplated the ceiling, thinking about her suggestion.

"Maybe it wouldn't hurt to let him go out for a few hours. I will feel more relaxed if you have one of the guards with you, yes, but it's not because I don't trust you, but because I…"

"I know," she interrupted him again. "I understand, Mr. Reed. Don't worry."

Victor was taken aback, mainly because he didn't know why he felt the need to explain himself to Sarah. He didn't have any problem with showing how little trust he had in her at first. So why now he wanted to make sure she knew it wasn't because of that?

"Good. Then I think you can arrange that. I'm sure Ben will be delighted."

"Awesome!" Sarah said, giving little claps of excitement, which amazed Victor. She wasn't afraid of showing her feelings, that was certain. "I will tell him right away. Excuse me, Mr. Reed."

Victor nodded, observing her leave the room with her book in hand, her golden-red hair wobbling behind her back.

Sarah was so excited to tell the news to Benjamin that she didn't even hear the doorbell ringing. She went straight upstairs to wake him up and spread the good news.

A few minutes later, she went downstairs and found Victor and Alana seated at the dining table, her intolerable self flattering and smiling at Mr. Reed.

Sarah clenched her fists and teeth immediately, telling herself not to show any of her disgust over the woman in front of her boss. Whatever was the reason he had to be with Alana, she had nothing to do with that, and she couldn't mistreat his guests in his own house.

"Good evening, Mr. Reed. Good evening, Alana." She greeted them as soon as she reached the table and helped Benjamin sit on his little chair. The kid, on the other hand, pretended not to see the woman there, and even ignored his uncle.

"Hey, Ben. Is everything okay?" Victor asked, frowning.

Benjamin nodded, looking at his plate, as Sarah poured some vegetables she had chopped for him.

"Aren't you going to say hello to Alana? That's not very polite of you, don't you think?" Mr. Reed continued, with a soft voice. He knew the kid didn't like Alana, but being mannerless and rude was not something he had taught him.

The little boy tightened his fingers around his spoon and muttered an inaudible 'hello' to Alana, who opened a big smile and squeezed Victor's hand.

"Don't press the boy, Victor. He's probably shy. Let him be."

With that being said, she moved her attention towards Sarah, who was helping Benjamin with his food and also putting something on her plate.

"Is the nanny going to eat with us?" she asked, her high-pitched voice getting higher out of surprise.

Sarah dropped her knife, causing it to fall on her plate with a loud noise and spreading some pieces of carrot on the towel.

Her blood was boiling with anger for being looked upon that way, but also because she couldn't give a proper answer the way she'd like to.

But to her surprise, Mr. Reed stopped eating and looked at Alana with flaming eyes, almost as if he could burn her with just one glance.

"Do you have a problem with that?"