Daddy Issues by Ava Sinclair

Author:Ava Sinclair [Sinclair, Ava]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2016-05-06T03:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“There’s probably enough here to fill a book.”

William waved the dust motes away with his hand once he’d set down the third box of yellowing papers he’d fetched from the attic.

It was late Monday morning and William didn’t have a class until noon, so he was getting Ellie set up with some work to keep her busy until he returned. Since her arrival the previous Friday afternoon, she’d become more settled with each passing hour. The day before, he’d taken her to lunch and afterwards to a boutique, where she’d first balked and then relented to his buying her some clothes, although it had taken his quietly reminding her of her agreement to obey him to achieve her compliance.

“Would it make you feel better if I picked them out?” he’d asked.

“You want to pick out my clothes?” Her tone had been suspicious, but there was a light in her eyes that indicated she found the idea intriguing.

They’d left with four pleated skirts, two sweaters, several blouses with Peter Pan collars, knee socks, Mary Jane shoes, two bras, a pack of white cotton panties, and even a couple of hair bows.

She was wearing one of the outfits today, and William thought back to how she had thanked him. Ellie was so genuine in her gratitude, and he reminded her that providing for her was also part of the paternal role he was taking. But he also told her that despite their arrangements, and the healing he hoped she’d derive from it, he expected her to continue her therapy sessions she told him she’d been attending with Dr. Gruber.

“Why?” she’d asked. “I feel happier and more content than I could ever remember.”

He’d chucked her under the chin and smiled. “Because, poppet,” he said. “You still need to talk about how you feel about things sometimes.”

“Can I tell Dr. Gruber about you? It won’t bother you?”

“Of course.” William had appreciated her concern. “Your sessions are confidential, Ellie. Besides, I want you to be sure this is for you. If you have any misgivings—any at all—Dr. Gruber will be able to help you work through them. Remember, even if you’re living here in a child’s role, you’re still an adult and it’s still your choice.”

On his first day back at work since settling her into her new life as his ward, William reminded Ellie to keep that appointment.

“There’s cab fare on the counter,” he said. “And when you get home, if you can catalog these for me, that would be helpful,” he instructed. He placed his hand on a stack of accordion-style folders filled with documents he’d found in the basement while renovating. “Just separate them by personal correspondence, business correspondence, legal filings, etc. I’m sure you can sort it.”

“I can,” she said confidently.

“Well, I’m off then,” he said, and for a moment nearly leaned in to kiss her on the head before turning away to run a hand nervously through his hair. “Right, then. See you this evening.”

William didn’t allow himself to analyze his attraction to Ellie until after he’d caught the train.

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