I turned to Chad, my voice barely steady. “So, you’re paying her to teach me to clean and cook?”
He nodded, completely clueless. “Yeah. This way, you’ll learn how to do it right. Sara, don’t go easy on her.”
I forced a smile, burning inside. “I’m sure I’ve got plenty to learn, Chad. Thanks for thinking of me.”
Chad left, pleased with himself, while Sara looked ready to bolt. I leaned in, lowering my voice. “Listen, I don’t need lessons. But I do have a plan that could use a partner. You in?”
Sara’s eyes sparked with interest. “What’s the plan?”
I grinned, already scheming. “Let’s just say Chad’s about to get a lesson he won’t forget.”Continue reading…