"Come in, Miss. Smith, don't hover."

Jenny lifted her eyes to meet those of her prospective employer. Her breath caught in her chest at the full impact of his striking emerald eyes.

As he raised himself from the chair, in conventional courtesy, Jenny noticed his casual dress. Faded blue denim pants and a white cotton shirt, unbuttoned to mid-chest, very sexy.

Jenny entered the study and sat down on the edge of the brown leather armchair. If she sat back properly, her feet would not reach the floor. She already felt nervous, and at a disadvantage, she did not want him to look at her and think she was too young. She needed this job.

"Miss Smith, let's get down to the practicalities. I don't believe that this position will suit you." His businesslike tone did not distract from the attractive huskiness of his voice. "The position is for a nanny for my son, as you know. But you may be unaware that the position requires that you reside on the premises and that the working hours are from five in the evening, till quite late."

Jenny felt the disappointment acutely. She'd not anticipated that within seconds of the interview, without having uttered a word, she would be found unsuitable for the position. But she intended to try her hardest to change his opinion.

"That's exactly what suits me about this position." Seeing the enquiring curve to his brow, Jenny straightened her posture even further, and gave him a direct gaze. "I received a bursary from the Cape Town University, to study Child Psychology. I require a position that would enable me to go to the University during the day and afford me the opportunity to study in a quiet environment when I'm not on duty."

Lifting a file from the desk, he quickly scanned it, then pinned her with a direct look. "Where are you living now?"

"On the premises of the nightclub I currently work in."