Page 10 of The Housekeeper's Billionaire Boss
Molly cocked her head. “I really…never mind.”
“What?” he asked, holding out his arms for Ellie.
“You’re too perfect.”
He shook his head. “No, I’m not.”
That was an understatement. He trusted too easily, loved too quickly, and, most of the time, was so socially awkward it was painful. Which was why he worked so much. Aside from the fact that he loved it, he was desperate to prove he could be just as successful as his siblings.
“I’m…” He wanted to give her the list, but he didn’t want her feeling sorry for him. “Just trust me; I’m not.”
Molly, on the other hand, was as close to perfect as any woman he’d ever met. She lovedSharknado, reading, and comics. He’d never really read any manga, but with the right motivation, he would. A motivation like a girl who was as smart as she was hot.
She narrowed her eyes. “My gut tells me that’s not true, but the call of nature is now screaming.” She handed Ellie to him. “I’ll be back as quick as I can.”
Josiah held Ellie in the crook of his arm, smiling as Molly got out. He looked back down at Ellie. “You are too adorable for words.”
The sentence was barely out of his mouth before a rumble came from the wrong end of the baby. Wow. “How can someone so small produce something so deadly? And my mouth was open.” He laughed, and the baby grinned. “Yeah, I bet you do feel better.Whathas your momma been feeding you?”
He carefully laid her on the seat and reached into the back to grab the diaper bag. No way was he waiting for Molly to get back. That diaper had to go.
Digging through the bag, he pulled out a diaper, wipes, and some lotion. “Huh, stuff made just for your tiny butt.” He looked from the tube to her and grinned. “Tiny but mighty.”
After unsnapping her onesie, he peeled the tabs on the diaper off and blinked. He was pretty sure the smell could be the cause of an apocalypse. “Never ask if it can get any worse,” he said as he wiped her clean. Once he had lotion on her, he fastened the diaper.
Just as he was finishing, Molly pulled the door open. “You changed her?”
He startled and jumped, hitting his head on the ceiling of the truck.
“I’m sorry!” Molly covered her mouth with both hands. “Are you okay?” The words came out muffled.
Josiah rubbed the top of his head and winced. “I’m okay, and, yes, I changed her. It was either that or drown in the bog of eternal stench.”
She waved her hand in front of her face. “Oh, yeah, wow. Sorry. That was a bad one.”
“Uh, yeah. I had no idea something so foul could come from a person so little.” He finished snapping Ellie’s onesie and picked her up.
Molly got in, and he handed her the baby before opening the door, jumping out, and tossing the evidence of something unholy. He jogged back and leaned into the cab. “I’m going to use the restroom and then grab some coffee. It’ll be horrible, but I need it.”
“Why would you say it’s horrible?” She looked up from Ellie.
“My sister-in-law makes the best coffee ever known to man. I was addicted by the time I left Caprock Canyon last year, and I’ve craved it ever since.” He smiled. “Do you want anything?”
She shook her head. “No, but thank you for changing her.”
“It wasn’t the most enjoyable experience, but I got a smile out of it.” He grinned.
Molly's face fell. “You did not.”
“I did. It was adorable too.”
“Not fair. She hasn’t smiled for me yet.” Molly placed a few kisses on her face. “Little stinker.”
Josiah liked this. Granted, a poopy diaper wasn’t the highlight of the trip, but he liked the package. He wanted this one day. A woman who shared his interests, their baby, and trips home to see family and vacations to Disney World.
He took a deep breath and rolled his eyes. Just his luck. He’d met the one woman who made his pulse race, and she wasn’t interested in dating. Maybe a little of the Christmas magic that helped his brothers would find a way to help him too. Not that he was holding his breath. He didn’t want to pass out and crack his head on the ground.
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