by E mack
Sneering at Cadance, Sebastian stumbled up and ran out the door.
Crushing Cadance to him, Rayne said, "I am so sorry. I was almost too late."
Hugging him back she said, "Its ok. I'm ok. HE didn't do anything."
"Yes he did and I'm sorry."
Hugging her again, she felt his body shaking.
"It's ok, I’m ok" she told him, wiping the remaining traces of the tears from her face.
"Come on", he told her taking her hand. Leading her into his office he pulled a chair up to the opposite side of the desk where he sat. Going out to her desk he brought her purse and desk phone back with him.
Cadance watched as he set the phone down and bent over to plug the cord into an outlet under his desk. Picking up the handset he punched several keys on the phone.
Looking at her, where she still stood, he said "Now you can work from in here with me. If he comes back I don't want you out there alone. I am going to call my father and his to tell them what he's done. I hate to say this isn’t his first attempt. They will stand behind me in my decision."
Seeing her look he said, "I won't say who I'll just say a woman that works here, ok?"
Nodding she told him ok and sat down in the chair he'd moved for her.
They worked that way the rest of the day. Cadance found that she really liked it. You got to listen to him conduct business and he even asked her opinions about some things.
That evening he drove her home and walked up with her to eat dinner with her, Jacie, and Max
The two couples sat around the table laughing and talking. Jacie couldn't stop smiling at her and Cadance knew she probably wore he same goofy look.
Rayne couldn't get enough of touching her. HE held and kissed her hand throughout the entire meal. After dinner he insisted on helping with the cleanup.
Finished cleaning they moved to the living room to watch some TV. Later he went to Cadance's room, where he stayed the night.
The next few weeks continued much the same way. HE let her move back out to her desk but had security walk by the office frequently. She loved their lunch breaks they’d eat in office or go down to the sandwich shop they liked.
Their nights were even better. She'd began staying at his apartment a lot, liking the large bed there. Even more she liked the large shower he had, that reminded her of the one they'd shared at the hotel.
Some nights they'd go back to her apartment so she could spend time with Jacie. The two couples got along great. They had started going out on double dates to the movies and sometimes a dance club.
Everything was great Cadance thought as she typed a letter Rayne had asked her to. She looked up at the door as a group of older men in suits walked in, talking.
"Well, hello there you must be Rayne's new assistant. I'm Gregory Stevens nice to meet you."
She took in the man’s distinguished appearance. He had salt and pepper hair and appeared to be very fit for a man of his age, she couldn't help but thinking.
Smiling at him she nodded, and said hello. She then turned her attention to the three others with him.
They all smiled at her, Cadance looked from the tall slender black haired man to the man next to him. This one was short and bald, he seemed the smile he gave her was nice.
When she came to the next man, she froze. The breathe catching in her throat, she forgot to breathe. She'd seen those beady, leering eyes, that pinched looking face, and fat yowls before.
This was one of the men that her uncle had brought to her bedroom as a child. Sitting in shock she watched as they moved as a group to Rayne's door. He had just opened it and welcomed them all in.
Seeing the look on her face he told them to go ahead and take their seats. Shutting the door behind them he came to her and kneeled beside her chair.
"What is it baby? What's wrong?"
She looked over at him, her mouth moving but no sound came out. Silent tears began to fall down her cheeks.
"What?" he asked again this time more frantic.
"That man, the last one. He. He was there. He was one of them."
"The last man, the big one?" At her nod he stood. Hands curled into fists at his sides, he paced in front of her.
"I'll kill the bastard", he said through gritted teeth.
Jumping up she moved to him, "Don't say anything. I don't think he recognized me. Just let me go somewhere else until he leaves. I don't ever want to see him again."
Stopping to look down into her eyes, he nodded. He'd let her leave and then he'd take care of him.
Kissing him quickly on the cheek, she grabbed her purse and headed towards the door. Walking to the elevator she wiped the rest of the tears from her cheeks.
Reaching the first floor she walked out onto the sidewalk and began walking. She didn't know where to go so she decided just to walk.
Back upstairs in his office, Rayne sat down in his chair. Looking across his desk at the four men there he sat in silence. Unable to keep his eyes from falling on, Lawrence Wilkins, the bastard that touched Cadance. The one that hurt her all those years ago.
"Wilkins", he barked out finally.
Hearing Rayne's anger, Lawrence tensed. His eyes taking on a wary look. "Yes?" He said hesitantly.
"I thought you were a man of business. From what I've heard lately I wouldn't trust you with a penny let alone several million. The partnership that we have discussed will not happen and if I have my way you won't be doing business with anyone else either."
Standing up he leaned over, his palms on the top of his desk. Raising his right hand he pointed at the door. "Now get your ass out of my office before I lose my patients and throw you out that fucking window."
Jumping up the man looked at the shocked faces of the other three men, sitting in the room. Seeing no help coming from them, he ran from the room as quickly as he could. Puffing the entire way.
"Well I'm not sure what he has done, but I'm glad to see him go", George said as he leaned back and crossed his arms over his chest. The other two men nodded in agreement.
Sitting down at his desk, Rayne was still seething. HE wanted to run after the man and beat him to a bloody pulp. He wanted to make him suffer the way he made Cadance suffer. Thinking of the treatment that her stepfather had received after his phone call he smiled.
That’s what he deserves to. Rayne had found out that Cadance's stepfather now had nightly visits from several of the other inmates. Sometimes one at a time sometimes three or more. The guard had relayed the message that the man’s scream could be heard all through the cell block. No one ever answered his cries for help, of course. Thinking of Wilkins again, Rayne wanted to know that he suffered the same way.
The others in the room could see that his attention was elsewhere. They soon stood, said their goodbyes, and left.
Pulling out his phone he called Cadance to ask her where she was. Standing up as the phone began to ring, he grabbed his suit jacket and headed for the door.
She finally answered and told him where she had walked to. Meeting her halfway there he grabbed her hand and walked with an a little longer. Neither said anything, he could tell that she didn't feel like talking about it.
He finally asked her if she'd like to go home and she said yes. Reaching her apartment he led her to her room, pulled her shoes off and pulled her down on the bed in front of him. Wrapping his arms around her he just held her. After a while he felt her relax and could tell by her slow deep breathing that she slept.
It was amazing everything that she had been through, that she was still the person she was now. Kind, generous, and caring. He knew he'd only known her for a short time but he couldn't think of a life without her.
Coming to a decision he decided it was time for her to meet his family. He would take her to their family dinner Friday night, he thought, as he closed his eyes and rifted off to sleep.
Chapter 8
The next day they resumed work as usual. HE made several calls and was happy to find that there were no longer any d
oors open to Wilkins. Smiling he thought he'll be bankrupt in no time.
Calling to Cadance over the intercom he asked her to come to his office.
AS she approached him he said, "I wanted to ask you if you will have dinner with my family Friday night?"
Seeing the hopeful look on his face Cadance couldn't deny him. Even though the thought scared her to death she agreed.
Now, Friday night, Cadance stood in front of her bedroom mirror. Her stomach was in knots. She checked the little black dress with spaghetti straps that she wore.
Jacie had told her that the dress would look perfect. She had helped Cadance with her hair, and it now cascaded down to her shoulders in large, soft curls and waves.
Applying a little pale pink lipstick, she stood back and took another look. Its ok, I guess. Walking to the bedroom door she grabbed her black heels from beside the door.
Pulling them on she went into the living room, Rayne was just stepping into their apartment. Smiling at Jacie, he told her hello and then glanced at Cadance. His voice trailed off as he stared, unable to pull his eyes from her.
He wanted to go to her and rip the dress from her and take her back to her room. Taking one step towards her, he hesitated when Jacie spoke.
"I told you you'd look gorgeous in that dress, now didn't I?" She told Cadance as she moved to sit on the couch beside Max, who was watching TV.
"Thanks", Cadance told her friend blushing. She still watched Rayne, were he remained standing by the door. Walking to him she asked, "Ready?"
"Yes", he croaked out. Clearing his throat he said, "Yes", again.
She took in his appearance. Thinking he looked hotter in his dark washed jeans and black polo shirt than all the suits she'd seen him in. It was a close race but, what he wore now won out.
Taking her hand he led her out the door, downstairs to his waiting car.
Helping her in, he walked around and got into the driver’s seat. "You look beautiful", he told her, leaning over to kiss her deeply.
Blushing she leaned back in silence as he drove away from her apartment building.
Reaching over he threaded his fingers with hers, content to hold her hand as he drove.
They rode that way for a while until he broke the silence.
"So you remember my parents' names?"
Nodding she looked at him and said, "Yes. Your mother's name is Lillian and your fathers is Richard. Your sister’s name is Cathryn. Your older brother is Gabriel, his wife is Sophie and your younger brother's name is Brendan."
Laughing he slowed to pull into the driveway that lead to the rout iron gate of his parents’ house.
"So you know all of their names. You have a great memory", he told her as he punched the code in at the gate to get in.
After the gate opened, he drove through and continued up the long driveway that lead to the two story, large white Victorian house that he'd grown up in. A porch wrapped around three side of it, wide white pillars stood at each corner of it, supporting the grey roof.
Pulling up to park on the gravel right in front of the house, he put the car in park and killed the engine. Looking over at her he asked, "Ready to meet everyone?"
"Sure", she said when all she wanted to do was pull off the heels she wore and run back the way they'd come. Watching as he got out of the car and came to open her door, she put her hand in his and stood up.
Looking up at the house, she smoothed her dress down over her hips.
Leading her up the front steps, he opened the front door and walked in.
"Hello! He called as he shut the door behind them.
Soon Cadance saw a petite dark haired older woman come from the back of the house. She wore a short navy blue strapless sundress, the color setting off her complexion beautifully. Her hair was pulled back away from her face on one side and fell down to just above her shoulders. Cadance couldn't believe that this was his mom, she certainly didn't look old enough.
Smiling the woman walked up to Rayne and gave him a quick hug. "Rayne", she said. "I am so glad that you have finally brought Cadance so we could meet her."
Turning to Cadance she gave her w wide smile and pulled her in for a hug. Cadance returned the hug, tentatively.
"Welcome to our home", his mom said as she drew back.
Unsure what to say Cadance managed a low, "Thank you", as the woman turned to walk back from the direction she had come.
"You two come on, everyone is in the dining room. We're about ready to eat”, she called over her shoulder.
Taking her hand, Rayne pulled her to follow his mother down the hall. Soon they arrived at a large open room, in the center there was a long table, with a white table cloth on it. She looked at Rayne's family, sitting on either side of it. HIs father sat at the head of the table and his mother moved to the opposite end to take her seat.
Cadance looked around at some of the people as Rayne, directed her to sit in the chair closest to his mother. Helping her to sit, he took the chair next to her.
Across from her, Rayne's sister smiled and said hello. She had the same coloring as Rayne. Creamy complexion, seductive brown eyes, and glossy flowing, long hair.
Next to her was Gabriel's wife Sofie. Her coloring was a big contrast from the others. She was beautiful also. Pale blonde hair, even paler than Jacie’s, Cadance thought. Sofie was blue eyed and appeared to be tanned form the sun, or tanning bed.
Next to Sofie, there was an older version of Rayne. But unlike Rayne, he had a more prominent nose. It wasn't much bigger and it fit his face nicely. He too, had the same darker coloring, hair, and eyes.
On the other side of him there were a few of the family’s friends, they introduced themselves and told her their names but, she couldn't remember them.
Brendan sat on the same side of the table as them, at the opposite end next to their father. HE leaned forward and called a hello to her down the table. He looked much the same as the other two brothers.
There were several people between them but, the conversation soon picked up and the introductions were forgotten for the moment.
While they ate, Cadance looked at Rayne’s father and mother. His father, while not as dark as them, was dark headed. It appeared that he had acquired a little grey around his temples but this only added to his appeal. Rayne had told her that he also had dark brown eyes.
The meal progressed and soon everyone had eaten their fill. Pushing back from the table the moved as a group, back up the hallway to the large sitting room.
This room was also elegant, in creamy tones. It had three tan couches positioned around it, as well as, several chairs. Asking where the bathroom was Cadance excused herself, leaving Rayne to sit on the couch with his Cathryn and Brendan.
Walking to where he'd indicated she quickly used the restroom, washed her hands, and returned to the sitting room. She could hear the talking and laughter as she approached.
It was great. She'd always wondered what it would have been like to have brothers and sisters. Jacie was like a sister but, it was still not the same.
Walking into the room, Cadance sensed someone walking up to her on her right. Smiling she turned her head to see who it was.
"Well hello there. Didn’t ever expect to see you again", the sneering face of Kurk said. Kurk the guy she'd taken home with her from the bar.
How is this possible she thought?
"Wondering why I'm here, huh?" Smiling he leaned closer and said, "Well you see I've known the Douglas's for years. They're family and mine have been friends for as long as I can remember."
Seeing the uncomfortable look on her face, Rayne soon came to join her. "Everything ok here?" he asked as he put his arm around her.
"Just great Rayne", Kurk said smiling. The two had never really gotten along even with their families being so close.
"Just realized that this was the bitch that took me home and fucked me all night at her apartment. The next morning she barely even acknowledged me. Makes you wonder how many other times she's done
it huh?"
Glancing down at Cadance, Rayne could see that she was close to tears. Stepping towards Kurk he whispered, "You will not talk about her that way and if anyone else hears that story I'll rip your balls off and shove them down your throat got it?"
At the look of rage Rayne had focused on him, Kurk nodded and walked away. He may not like the guy but he knew not to mess with him.
Turning to Cadance, Rayne took her hand and pulled her out the door. Walking her upstairs he took her to the only room where he knew they wouldn't be disturbed.
Reaching the door he turned the knob and pushed it open. The room was dark but, he didn't bother to turn the light on. Pushing her up against the door he put his hands under armpits and lifted her up to where their noses bumped against each other.
"Whatever you did before we met, is in your past. You are mine now", he told her as he kissed her deeply.
Pulling back, breathless he said, "Say it your mine."
"I'm yours she told him as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She held on to him as tightly as she could. He was her savior, her salvation. With him everything was perfect.
Pulling her dress up he moved her panties out of the way to feel her. Becoming more aroused he couldn't hold back. They made passionate love right there.
Only after they were done did Cadance's embarrassment return. They'd done this in his childhood bedroom, with his parent’s downstairs.
Dropping her head against his shoulder she said, "What will they think of me now?"
"Don’t worry about it. They won't know." Kissing her quickly he helped her to stand back on the floor. Adjusting their clothing they walked down the hall to the bathroom there to clean up a little.
Finished cleaning up they went back down to join the others. Cadance was pleased to see that no one had noticed their absence and that Kurk was gone.
They stayed at his parents’ house talking and laughing with his family for hours. His mother tried to talk them into staying but they declined saying they needed to get back to the city.