Hot & Enchanting (De La Cruz Saga)

by Macias, P. T

  “Jacki, it was nothing. I just wanted to confirm that mi vida likes la casa. We just needed some privacy,” states Jessy smiling.

  “Okay, where are we going now?” asks Jacki enjoying her time off work and out of la casa.

  “We are going to order the invitations and go have some dinner,” responds Jessy.

  Jose Enrique, Jessy, and Jacki were at the restaurant finishing up their dinner and talking about la boda invitations and reception.

  “I hope you’re going to have Mariachi’s at the end of the ceremony and at the dinner reception. It would be absolutely romantic,” says Jacki smiling with felicidad.

  “I think that’s a great idea Jacki,” replies Jose Enrique turning to Jessy. “What do you think mi amor?”

  “Si that’ll be awesome mi vida,” responds Jessy nodding in agreement. “Jacki, that’s a great idea!”

  “I’m ready to go para mi casa, why don’t you drop me off at home. You two can go on to sign the purchase contract for your casa, okay?” says Jacki. “I have to be at work early manana.”

  “Hermana that sounds good, let’s go mi vida,” says Jessy standing up to leave.

  Jose Enrique pulls up into the driveway, turning off the carro. He quickly opens Jessy’s door and assists her out. He then turns to assist Jacki out.

  Jessy hugs su hermana. “Thank you for going with us hermana. I truly enjoyed having you along. You were a great help. See you manana,” says Jessy as she turns to enter the carro.

  “Si, thanks for coming along today Jacki. It was enjoyable having your company. See ya later,” says Jose Enrique assisting Jessy back into her seat.

  Jacki stands back watching them leave, waving goodbye. I really didn’t want to come home, but I think that they need some time alone. She went into la casa walking into her cuarto. I’m going to be lonely when Jessy marries and leaves. I know that she’ll be down the street at her casa or at work, but it will not be the same.

  Mi hermana is all into Jose Enrique, I don’t blame her. Jessy has been in love with Jose Enrique since she was in high school. From the moment she saw him at Paty’s casa.

  It’s too bad that Ricky is such a sexy wicked playboy. I know that he never noticed me at his casa when I visited Claudia and Vero. I loved visiting them because I always prayed that he would notice me. I never had a chance. I still looked like una niña and I had braces. I only got to see him when he was leaving on a date and I was always in las bebes cuarto. I saw him walk down the hall or when he was getting into his carro. He was always busy with las chicas that were always chasing him. He is always with some exotic hermosa chica. I think he’s just not meant to be mio.

  Si, it’s best if I forget our encounters. I know that he did. I will never have a chance with him. I should look at the dresses so I can tell mi hermana which dresses I like for the maids dresses. I know that her maid of honor is Paty. I have always known that. It doesn’t bother me because I am su hermana. I always will be.

  Getting comfortable on her cama and looking at the bridal magazines. It’s simply muy exciting to have a reason to look at the dresses in these magazines. Oh, I like that wedding dress for my wedding. Yeah right, someday if I don’t get too old to catch my own hunk.

  The phone starts to ring. I wonder who’s calling me. “Hola, Jacki speaking,” says Jacki frowning.

  “Hi Jacki, this is Philip. How are you doing? I thought that you would like to go have dinner again on Friday. I enjoyed having dinner with you a few weeks ago,” says Philip with anxiety in his voz.

  Oh, ugh, not Philip, I didn’t like him. No flutters, no melting, no nada, not for me “Sorry Philip. I have plans, maybe some other time. Thanks for calling, I have to go,” says Jacki in a hurry, ending the call without any regrets.

  We just didn’t click. I really don’t know why he bothers. No way will I go out with Philip again. He’s just not for me. It was awful having dinner and waiting for the minutes to go by. I thought I was boring, ugh, he’s boring.

  I have been trying to meet mi amor, a new amor that will over power my amor for Ricky. I have gone on several dates with different hombres this year, but we didn’t click. Maybe that’s the only type of hombre that I can attract. Hmmm, maybe I’m going to have to settle for a basic normal nice hombre, contemplates Jacki.

  Chapter Seventeen

  Ricky is in a hurry getting out of his carro, damn it. I’m almost out of time. We have a meeting with the new client and I have to make sure that the contracts are correct before I turn them over for Jose Enrique’s review. Si I hate running behind schedule and I’m always on it. I don’t usually get this behind on the contracts, thinks Ricky grabbing his portfolio from his carro.

  Ricky strides into the hall to get the elevator, missing it, watching the doors close. He stops in shock, damn it, that’s my hot hermosa muñeca, thinks Ricky standing, watching her just before the doors close.

  Wow, I totally missed an opportunity to talk to my hot muñeca. How can I get close to her? I know that she saw me, thinks Ricky with frustration. Damn it, she’s driving me loco! I need her!

  Ricky walks to his office with anger and quickly focuses on the contracts. I need to get these done. I have to take control of this situation. I’m drowning in need.

  Oh dios mio, that was Ricky. It appeared like he wanted to talk to me. Is it possible that he still wants me, contemplates Jacki. Has he been looking for me and I have been submerged in misery.

  Jacki starts working hard taking haven in her work. She attempts to stop thinking about Ricky. A few hours later her accounting colleagues, Sally Ann, Debbie and Susan start to arrive, seeking Jacki out for an update on the wedding plans.

  “Oh, girl you need to give us the wedding details. Are the dresses beautiful?” asks Debbie smiling at Jacki.

  “Yes, Jacki please tell,” nods Susan standing in front of Jacki’s desk waiting for the amazing details. “This is like a fairytale!”

  “Yeah, it really is. We didn’t get to go to the bridal shop. My sister and the boss went to buy their home. It was so exciting. I really enjoyed spending time with them,” says Jacki turning to continue to work.

  Susan and Debbie know that is all they will be getting out of Jacki. Jacki is in her work mode and nobody can bring her out of it. Jacki has always been a hard worker, but a very nice colleague. They went to their desk and started to work.

  After lunch Ricky heads to the conference room with his primos. They have a new client, Señor Lopez. Tony has designed several buildings and they feel confident that the designs will meet with the client’s requests. Tony completes the presentation to Señor Lopez.

  “As you can see that each building design meets the features and requirements that you requested in the questioner. I am confident one of them will meet with your approval,” says Tony. He then moves to the conference table to take his seat.

  “Señor Lopez as you can see that we took every feature and requirement into consideration when designing your building. I know that they meet with your approval. Do you have any questions on any of the buildings that you would like Señor De La Cruz to answer?” asks Jose Enrique looking at Señor Lopez with a genuine smile.

  “Señor De La Cruz, I will admit that I am pleasantly surprised. I didn’t think that you could design a building with all my specifications. I believe that you did have one that I will like your company to build. I extremely liked the first building with the courtyard. It certainly reminds me of Mexico and I feel it also gives the customers a romantic shopping experience,” states Señor Lopez with a huge feliz smile.

  “Señor Lopez, I’m extremely pleased you liked the building with the courtyard, as it is also my favorite. I do agree with you about the atmosphere you want your customers to enjoy when they’re shopping,” says Jose Enrique looking at the building design.

  “We have prepared the building contract with the cost and terms for your review. I will leave you for a few moments with Señor De La Cruz, our contract manager to answer any questions t
hat you may have,” finishes Jose Enrique as he stands to leave for a few moments with Tony.

  “Señor De La Cruz, I’m truly satisfied with the cost and terms of the contract for the building. I also feel I obtained a very fair treatment and price. I would like to sign the contract and give you the deposit today,” says Señor Lopez with pleasure.

  “Señor Lopez, I’m pleased the building and cost meet with your satisfaction. It is very important to the company to keep our customers satisfied.

  Ricky enters Jose Enrique’s office. “Primos, Señor Lopez is ready to sign the contract and leave the deposit,” says Ricky grinning.

  “Señor Lopez, De La Cruz, Inc. is very pleased that you have selected our firm to construct your building. De La Cruz, Inc.’s trademark is quality, cost control and satisfaction. We take our client’s needs seriously,” says Jose Enrique taking the paperwork.

  Jose Enrique sits down with Señor Lopez and has Ricky direct where the signatures are needed.

  “Señor Lopez it has been a pleasure to start a business association with your company. If you think of any questions, feel free to call. Our information is in the contracts for your convenience,” says Jose Enrique respectfully.

  “Señores De La Cruz it has been a pleasure. De La Cruz Inc. has met my requirements and I feel assured that the entire building construction will go smoothly. We will stay in contact,” says Señor Lopez exceedingly pleased as they exited the office.

  Jose Enrique walks Señor Lopez to the elevator. “It is a pleasure,” says Jose Enrique extending his mano for a firm handshake.

  “Hermano you design some amazing buildings, I’m so proud of you,” says Ricky looking at the designs.

  “Gracias hermano and I truly believe that you also do a fantastic job in our contracts. I know that our company will continue to grow in the right direction,” says Tony nodding with pleasure.

  “Si hermano, I wasn’t sure about the new department, but I have come to realize it’s a fantastic new service to offer our clients,” states Ricky. “Are you ready to go have some fun tonight? I’m ready to meet some mujers. I haven’t gone out with a chica for a few weeks!”

  “Yeah I noticed, what’s up? Are you ill?” laughs Tony moving out of the way of Ricky’s fist. “For reals, what’s up?”

  “I don’t know hermano. I just don’t have fun with las mujeres locas anymore. Lately todas las mujeres locas are repulsive and I immediately feel irritated with them. I don’t feel anything for them. I want to meet una buena mujer, una that will fill all of my needs,” says Ricky looking out of the window thinking of la bella muñeca. Hmmm, is this muñeca la mujer of my dreams? I can’t get her out of mind, she’s making mi loco.

  “Hermano this is extraordinary, you always enjoyed todas las mujeres,” says Tony shaking his head in wonder.

  Jose Enrique returns to the conference cuarto. “I want to thank you primos for your excellent work. I know that you two worked hard to have the building contracts and building designs ready for the presentations for our new client Señor Lopez,” says Jose Enrique grinning.

  “Gracias primo,” says Tony beaming with pleasure.

  “Si primo, gracias,” says Ricky nodding in agreement. “You do a great job in running our company.”

  “Gracias,” replies Jose Enrique pleased with the new contract.

  Jose Enrique walks back to his office muy feliz and content with life. Another major construction is under way. Jose Enrique turns and looks at his primos with a huge grin. They’re smiling as well. “It’s time to party. Let’s clean up and leave,” says Jose Enrique.

  Chapter Eighteen

  “Okay, I’m ready Jessy,” says Jacqueline exiting su cuarto, walking down the hall to the living room, noticing them pull away. Yeah, at it again, hmm thinks Jacki.

  “Okay, let’s go, los primos are waiting at the club,” says Jose Enrique taking Jessy’s mano. In a few moments they’re at the club. Walking up to the door they’re able to see los primos have a table for the entire familia. They stroll inside, up to the table, and sit down.

  “Jacki have a seat next to Jessy. Primos I want to introduce you to Jacqueline Cortez, she’s Jessy’s hermana,” introduces Jose Enrique smiling with pleasure.

  “Jacki I would like to introduce you to Bella, Paty, Erica, las bebes Claudia and Veronica, Ricky, Tony, and Alex. Where’s Christian? Do you know Bella, Paty, las bebes? Jacki?” asks Jose Enrique sitting down and turning in time to see Jacki nod. Jacki doesn’t get a chance to answer Jose Enrique because los primos are all greeting her.

  Okay this is a little overwhelming, thinks Jacki smiling, nodding and greeting.

  “Hola,” says los primos. “Nice to meet you,” they smile, looking at Jessy’s bella hermana.

  Hell yes, this is fantastic! Gracias a dios, I get to see my hot muñeca. Now I know her name and she’s Jessy’s hermana. I have to ask her to dance. I need to talk to her. She isn’t running away from me tonight, deems Ricky with pleasure.

  Ricky quickly stands, urgently strides over to Jacki to ask her to dance before any of los primos can.

  I can see that they’re eyeing her. I know that they haven’t seen her at the office before. Good thing I’m not the only idiota that missed out on my hot muñeca. The only problema is that she’s Jessy’s hermana. “Hola Jacki, do you want to dance?” asks Ricky with his mano outstretched for Jacki to take.

  Jacki looks at Ricky, she can’t believe it. He’s asking me to dance, this is unreal. Should I? It will not hurt. I can have fun dancing with him. I only need to remember not to take it seriously. Okay, I can do it, muses Jacki smiling.

  “Si that will be nice, thanks,” responds Jacki standing. Good thing Jessy assisted me in selecting something sexy and feminine. I just don’t have the knack for it, contemplates Jacki with relief.

  Jessy selected for me one of her dresses. An extremely sexy hot pink dress with spaghetti straps. The bodice is fitted to the waist and then the skirt flares a little to mid-thigh. The dress is very sexy, feminine and muy romantico. I am wearing my sexy silver sandals and my hermana also lent me her silver dangle earrings and a silver bracelet. I feel good and I also put on my favorite perfume tonight.

  I know how luscious she is. I remember, my body still remembers, and damn my body is aching for her. My muñeca looks delicious enough to eat. I would love to nibble that sweet neck and maybe taste those scrumptious breasts. Si, she’s definitely amazing.

  I thought I would never be able to see her again without causing a problema at the company. It’s not good office politics. That’s why I never flirted with las chicas at the office. It’s the biggest reason why I didn’t go looking for her. I’m extremely feliz that she’s here tonight. Now I have a chance to get close to her without causing conflicts in the office, considers Ricky with pleasure.

  Taking her mano Ricky leads her to the dance floor. Thank you dios mio, it’s a slow dance. I now get to hug her, thinks Ricky pulling her slowly into his arms. He gazes into her huge hazel ojos. “Come here muñeca and let me hold you,” says Ricky, embracing her in his arms. Draping his arms around her small waist Ricky pulls her close. Si she smells heavenly he thinks as he deeply inhales her scent.

  Jacki puts su manos on his shoulders as they started to dance to the slow song. Why does he want to play with me? Why now? I always dreamed of being in his arms again and being the only mujer in his vida. Hmmm, is he really paying attention to me now? I wonder if I’m only dreaming, muses Jacki. Oh dios mio, he’s delicious. It will be only for tonight. Can I handle his attention for una noche? I know he will move on to the next new chica manana. I don’t know what to think. He has me baffled. I thought that he had moved on.

  Oh, he’s pulling me so close? He smells divine. I’m hot for him. I need him. Why is my body always reacting to Ricky and going out of control? I need to go outside to cool down, ponders Jacki, attempting to control her emotions.

  I can feel her tremble. She feels just as hot and luscious as she did last
time that I held her in my arms. She’s so bella and she really doesn’t know it. I will enjoy dancing with her all night. I will make sure that she doesn’t dance with another guey. I will not allow it. She’s mia, only mia.

  I have never, ever been possessive of any mujer. I never had time to. I never wanted to, but Jacki is mia, only mia. Oh si this is pure heaven, of course, I desire her with an intense red hot pasión like never before, ponders Ricky.

  Jacki can feel him pull her closer forcing her to put her arms around his neck. Oh yeah, I need to get even closer to him. I can feel all of him. Oh si, just awesome. I remember how his shaft looks and feels, so scrumptious. What should I do? His nearness is making me feel an ach.

  Pulling back Jacki looks into his hermosos green eyes. I can see that he’s also full of pasión like I am. Maybe I should ask him to take me outside to get some fresh air. Si, some fresh air that will help me calm down.

  “Ricky, hmm, do you think we can go outside to get some fresh air,” says Jacki looking at him with huge feverish eyes.

  Oh si, she’s hot. Jacki is feeling pasión. She’s so sweet and scrumptious. It wouldn’t hurt to take one small beso. I just want to taste her.

  The club has a small garden for couples to walk through and stop if they need to. “Jacki, si of course, there is a small garden. It’s available just for that purpose, to take a small walk, and to enjoy some fresh air. Will that do?” asks Ricky smiling, gazing into her incredible ojos. Si she’s incredibly bella.

  “Okay Ricky that sounds great. I need some fresh air. I think there are too many people in here,” replies Jacki allowing him to take her outside to the garden.

  Chapter Nineteen

  Exiting the club through the french doors in the back, Ricky takes her hand. He guides her along the garden walking towards a spot he knows is secluded. It is a little ways down the path. Passing lots of couples before he gets to that secluded area.