Gabriel groaned as he rolled over in bed, his head pounding and his mouth dry. He cracked open one eye and winced at the blast of sunlight that streamed in through the window. With a groan, he forced himself to sit up, his body protesting every movement.
As he took in his surroundings, his gaze landed on the woman sleeping next to him. Davina, the nanny of his four-year-old son Mikey, was sprawled out on the bed, her red hair spread out on the pillow and her green eyes closed in sleep. She was naked, her curves on full display, and Gabriel couldn't help but take a moment to appreciate the sight.
He remembered the previous night, how they had both been drunk and how they ended up in bed together. He felt a mix of guilt and desire as he watched her sleep, wondering how she would react when she woke up.
Gently, he reached out and shook her shoulder. "Davina, wake up," he said softly.
Davina stirred and opened her eyes, looking at him with a mixture of confusion and embarrassment. "What...what happened last night?" she asked, her voice husky with sleep.
Gabriel tried to make light of the situation, joking, "I guess we had a wild night, huh? I don't remember much after the fourth bottle of wine."
Davina was not amused. She playfully insulted him, "You're such an asshole, Gabriel. Taking advantage of me while I was drunk."
Gabriel felt a pang of guilt. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to happen. I was drunk too, and I promise it won't happen again."
Davina looked at him skeptically, but she couldn't deny the attraction she felt towards him. "I don't know, Gabriel. This is a bit complicated."
Gabriel tried to change the subject, asking about Mikey. "How is Mikey? Is he okay?"
Davina nodded, "He's fine. I took care of him while you were out."
Gabriel felt a surge of gratitude. "Thank you, Davina. You're a good nanny, and I'm lucky to have you."
Davina rolled her eyes at the compliment, but deep down she knew that she was more than just a nanny to Gabriel and Mikey. She couldn't deny the connection she felt with Gabriel, even after their drunken encounter.
Awkwardly, they both got out of bed and went about their morning routine, both of them trying to ignore the tension between them. Gabriel couldn't help but steal glances at Davina as she moved around the room, her body still on display. He knew that he had to keep his distance, but it was easier said than done.
As they finished getting dressed, Gabriel turned to Davina. "I'll see you later, Davina. And I'm sorry again for what happened last night."
Davina nodded, "I know, Gabriel. It's fine. We'll figure it out."
And with that, Gabriel left the room, leaving Davina alone with her thoughts. She couldn't deny the attraction she felt towards Gabriel, but she knew that they had to be careful. She was the nanny, and he was her boss. It was a delicate balance, and one that they would have to navigate carefully in the days to come.
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