I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 3

Part 3: 2 minutes. Sit. Breathe. Let your body catch up with the fact that you’re safe now. Clare wanted to argue. She had meetings, calls, a…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 4

Part 4: She almost believed it. Uh, the rest of Tuesday passed in Clara’s usual blur of efficiency. Tokyo call, investor lunch, board review. She moved through…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 5

Part 5: Miss Hail, that was I mean, you didn’t the speech we prepared. I know, Clara said. Send me the volunteer schedule. I want to be…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 6

Part 6: I needed something with flexible hours so I could take her to appointments. Something that let me be home with Emma when Sarah couldn’t be….

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 7

Part 7: In neat handwriting, it read, “Your office temp, 72 deg, perfect for humans and CEOs.” R. Clara pressed her fingers to her lips, trying to…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 8

Part 8: Emma ordered chocolate chip with gummy bears on top. Ryan ordered vanilla with caramel sauce. Clara, who couldn’t remember the last time she’d eaten ice…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 9

Part 9: Some people just make different sounds. That’s okay. Emma considered this seriously. Then we’ll have to teach you both things, cooking and whistling. Because what…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 10

Part 10: She waved frantically at Clara’s car, bouncing on her toes with the kind of uncontained excitement that Clara had forgotten existed. Clara grabbed the wine,…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 11

Part 11: “I might have some control issues when it comes to organization.” I would never have guessed, Clara said dryly, gesturing at the precisely labeled spice…

I Don’t Have a Husband, Can I Have a Date With You — CEO Begs Single Dad – Part 12

Part 12: Emma considered this seriously. So you’ll come back. If you’ll have me, we’ll have you. Emma launched herself at Clara, wrapping small arms around her…