Before Chantelle could say anything, the limo had come to a stop. Chantelle knew that it was now or never.
"It seems that we are here. Are you ready?"
"Yes as ready as I am going to be let's go."
The door to the limo opened and Hunter stepped out and held his hand out for Chantelle to follow. Chantelle was greeted to flashing light bulbs and questions that were directed at Hunter.
"Hunter with the economy being the way it is do you think that your mother is going to be able to top what she raised last year."
"Only time will tell, but I do know that there will not be an empty seat at any of the tables. Matter of fact my mother said that there were still people trying to get tickets."
"Well I think that tonight will be very successful for your mother and her organization."
"Yes this charity is very dear to my mother's heart, and I know that it will be a success."
Another reporter ask who was his date. Hunter had his hand around her waist right above her hip. He pulled Chantelle closer to him.
"We have seen you two around the city together is it serious?"
Chantelle could tell that Hunter was use to being in front of the camera. With a smile on his face looking directly into the camera, he answered the questions. Chantelle knew that they could no longer keep their relationship a secret any longer, but she was not expecting him to say what he did.
"This is Chantelle Brown my girlfriend, and yes we are very serious she is the love of my life."
Then Hunter kissed her lightly on the lips and started walking towards the entrance. Even thought the media was asking questions about their relationship, he was ignoring them and heading to the entrance.
"Why did you do that?"
"Because it is the truth."
He winked at her and grabbed her hand to walk inside the building.
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"Hunter this place is gorgeous. Your mother did an excellent job with the decorations."
"My mother takes pride in all of her events. She makes sure that everything is perfect."
"I love the way that she used the silver, and the way it stands out. The room does not have a lot of colors to make a person dizzy."
Just then, Hunter's brother and sister with their spouses came over to greet them. Alexandra came over and gave her brother a hug. Then she turned to Chantelle and gave her a hug.
"I love your dress."
Karen Lee's wife said that she looked beautiful in that dress.
"Is it a Vera Wang?"
"Yes it is. I thought for my first red carpet event I would splurge."
Just then, Hunter's parents came over to greet them.
"Well hello you two. I thought that you were not going to make it."
"Mother you know that I was coming. I was practically ordered to come."
"I do not force my children to come to these events."
Hunter's dad Lance gave his wife a look that said different.
"Dear ever since Lee, Alexander, and Hunter were old enough to attend your functions you have made sure that they are present."
"Well what is wrong with having a little family support?"
"Lisa your family will always support you. That is something you never have to worry about."
Lisa gave her husband a kiss and thanked him and her children for supporting her and her charities.
"Hunter why are you the last to arrive?"
"He was probably stopped by the media."
"Be quiet Lee."
Hunter knew that his brother was teasing him.
"Is your brother correct did the media stop to talk to you?"
"Yes mother they just asked if I thought that you were going to match or exceed what you raised last year."
"I plan on exceeding what we did last year. Well I have to go come on Lance the governor is over there and I want to make sure that he makes a nice donation."
"I do not know what our mother is worried about when she knows that she could charm the president out of a donation."
"Alex you know that she will not become the mother we all love and adore again until this night is over with."
"I know Lee. Come on let's do what we always do when we come to these functions socialize."
Alex and Aiden walked off leaving Lee and Karen to talk to Chantelle and Hunter. Karen offered to take Chantelle and introduce her to some people.
"Okay bro since our better halves have departed what did the media really ask you?"
"Why are you so anxious to know?"
"I know that they asked you more than about this fundraiser. If I know the media, they were asking about Chantelle."
Lee knew his brother so well. He also knew that Lee was not going to leave him alone until he told him.
"They asked who my date was, and that they had seen us together a lot. I told them that her name is Chantelle and she is my girlfriend then we came in. I did not want Chantelle to be harassed by the media."
"How did she handle it?"
"Like a pro."
"Good I am glad to hear that because if you plan on having a future with this woman than that is something she is going to have to get use to."
Hunter knew that his brother was right. He was going to try to keep Chantelle's personal life out of the media, but he knew that he could not keep reporters from asking about her. They had come a long way in their relationship, and he was going to protect her and her son to the best of his ability. He just hoped that was enough.
Chantelle knew that there were going to be many rich people here, but she did not expect to see actors here. She had never been around so much fame and fortune. In this room alone, there was probably millions of dollars of jewelry. If Hunter's mother did not surpass what she did last year, she could always ask for their jewelry. There was enough money in this room to help all the homeless in the world. Chantelle saw Hunter talking with a man. As she was walking over to him, he excused himself from the man and came over to her. He placed his hand on her hip and gave her a kiss on the lips. The kiss was over with before Chantelle could respond.
"Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?"
"I believe that you have mentioned it a few times."
"You are the most beautiful woman here."
"I do not think that other people will fill the same way you do."
"I do not care what other people think, and neither should you."
"I think that we should go ahead and have a seat they will be serving dinner soon. Our table is over there."
"Why are we near the front?"
"Because my mother has to be close to the stage, plus she wants all of us to sit together."
Chantelle noticed that Pamela Niles was sitting at the same table as Hunter's family. Chantelle's gut feeling was telling her not to trust Pamela Niles. Hunter held out her chair and he sat next to her. That was when Pamela and her mother started talking to Hunter.
"Hello Hunter how have you been. I have not seen you in awhile. Where have you been hiding yourself?"
"Hello Pamela, Mr., and Mrs. Niles. It is good to see you. I do not think that you have met Chantelle Brown."
"Yes I remember you were at the restaurant with Hunter the last time I saw you. Mother they were having a business meeting. My Hunter you must be paying her well if she can afford a five thousand dollar ticket."
Chantelle almost embarrassed herself by choking on her drink. She had no idea that the tickets for this function were five thousand dollars a person. That met that Hunter paid ten thousand for their tickets.
"Chantelle is my date."
"Hunter I have never known you to have a problem finding a date before. If you needed a date, I would have volunteered."
Just then, Chantelle wanted to bitch slap that woman. Hunter must have felt the tension in her because before she could react he spoke up.
"Chantelle and I are dating. We have been for some months."
Chantelle wished that she had a camera to get the expressions on Pamela and h
er mother.
"Oh I thought that was just a rumor. We should do lunch sometime."
"I am afraid that my current case load keeps me busy, and what time I do have I spend it with Chantelle."
Again, Chantelle wished that she had a camera to get the shocked look on their faces. Just the idea of Hunter putting that bitch in her place was enough for Chantelle.
The rest of the evening went even better than Chantelle expected. After dinner and speeches there was dancing. Right now Hunter was dancing with Chantelle, and it felt so right to be in his arms. She was in love with this man.
"What are you thinking in that pretty head of yours?"
"I was thinking how much I love you." It amazed Chantelle how it was getting easier to admit to her feeling with Hunter. She was in love with him, and she could not see her life without him.
"Well I am glad to hear that I love you also. I was worried that you wanted to leave because of what happen earlier."
"You mean with Pamela and her mother?"
"Yea I am sorry if I embarrassed you."
Chantelle put her finger up to his lips. "I am glad you said what you did because I was going to bitch slap that woman if you hadn't."
"Now that would have been interesting to see."
"Hey I know how to fight."
"I know you do that is why it would have been interesting."
"I do not believe you. I would not have done that besides I do not think that your mother would have forgiven me."
"You are right I would have had to make an even bigger donation just to keep her happy."
"Speaking of money I had no idea the tickets for this function was five thousand a piece. I owe you some money."
"Like hell you do! You are my date, and we are a couple you do not owe me anything. I do not want to hear another word about this."
"Yes sir."
"I do not know about you, but I am ready to go."
"Just let me go to the ladies room then we can leave."
"Okay I will wait for you over at our table."
Hunter gave Chantelle a kiss on the cheek before she walked off. She knew what was going to happen as soon as they went back to his place, and she was more than ready. When she made it to the women's room, there were already other people in there. Before she could make herself known she heard Pamela Niles voice talking to the other women. She realized that they were talking about her.
"Can you believe that woman coming to this function, and that dress she was wearing I bet Hunter bought it for her. Well if she wants' to be his whore so be it. Hunter is going to come to his senses. He has never stayed in a relationship long. He will dump her, and then he will be mine."
Chantelle could not stand it anymore she made herself known to the women. If they were shocked to see her, they were hiding it well. Chantelle ignored the other women and went to stand in front of Pamela.
"Let's get something straight bitch. First off, I am no one's whore that title is for you. Second, I bought this dress not Hunter. Unlike you, I do not have to have a man in my life to take care of me. I have an education and work experience, and I make my own money."
Chantelle turned to walk away, and then turned back around to face Pamela again. This time she raised her hand and slapped Pamela so hard she fell on her ass.
"The third thing, do not even try to come between Hunter and I or the next time I want slap you I will punch you in your face."
Chantelle then walked out and found Hunter.
Hunter saw Chantelle when she started to walk over to him. She had a big smile on her face, and he was thinking that she was happy for the same reason he was. He was anxious to get back to his place.
"You ready to go babe?"
Chantelle looked back from where she had been and then looked back at Hunter.
"I am more than ready to leave."
"Then let's go I have already told my family we are leaving."
As they were walking out Chantelle felt free, and she was not afraid to show her feeling to Hunter in public. They were holding hands, and she stopped him and gave him a kiss.
Hunter looked at Chantelle a little surprised that she would initiate a kiss in public.
"Not that I am complaining, but I have to say I am a little surprised that you would kiss me in public."
"I thought that it was time to let everyone know that we are together, and that I am not afraid to show my affection to you."
"Would this have anything to do with Pamela?"
"Maybe but I do not want to talk about her right now. I just want to leave."
"Well come on then our limo awaits us."
Chapter 16
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"Hunter put me down I am capable of walking."
"Maybe I want to carry you up to the bedroom."
Hunter carried Chantelle to his bedroom and shut the door behind him. He placed Chantelle on the bed while he slowly undressed.
"Would you like for me to undress also?"
"No I want to undress you."
Slowly Hunter came over to Chantelle and kissed her with so much passion. He slowly started undressing her, and kissing her body while he was admiring the woman that he loved. He went between her legs and smelled her essences. He loved her smelled. He could not wait anymore he had to taste her. She was already wet for him and he loved it. He loved her, and she loved him. He felt her coming and started lapping up her sweetness.
"That was incredible Hunter it only gets better and better every time we make love."
"Then let me not disappoint you."
Hunter started kissing Chantelle, and before she realized it, he had entered her. Hunter wanted to take it slow with her. He wanted to make love to her, and not fuck her. He slowly started moving inside of her at the same time worshiping the rest of her body. He started with her mouth and worked his way down to her breast. He took each one in his mouth, twirled each areola, and sucked on them. When she came the first time, Hunter did not stop he made her come two more times before he himself came inside of her. He did not want to leave the warmth of her, but he felt himself getting soft so he eased out of her and rolled over to his back bringing her with him. He gave her a kiss on the temple.
"I love you Chantelle."
"I love you also Hunter."
"Did you have a good time tonight?"
"I had a wonderful time, and everyone was nice well everyone except your ex girlfriend Pamela."
The last thing Hunter needed was Pamela and her mother to come between him and Chantelle.
"Babe Pamela does not mean anything to me. Yes I dated her for a few months just to prove to myself and my parents that I prefer older women."
"Well you need to tell her that there is nothing between you to."
"Why did she say anything to you?"
"No not to me, but to her socialite friends in the ladies room."
Hunter sat up and bought Chantelle with him. He wanted to know what Pamela said. If Pamela said anything negative about Chantelle, he did not care if she was an old friend of the family or not. No one was going to talk about his woman.
"What was said Chantelle?"
Chantelle knew that Hunter would protect her if something negative happen to her, but she also had to let him know that she could take care of herself.
"Calm down Hunter I took care of it. I put miss socialite in her place."
"I do not know if I am going to like this, but what did you do."
"Well, Ms. Socialite tried to say that I was your whore, and that you purchased the dress I wore. I told miss socialite that I was no one's whore and that I bought this dress not you, and that I did not need a man to support me. Then I bitch slapped her, and she ended up on her ass. I told her if she even tried to come between us she would get worst than a slap. She would be the recipient of my fist in her face."
Hunter looked at her and started smiling and then he was laughing. He laughed so hard that he had tears in his eyes.
"I wish that I could have seen that babe."
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"Well if she tries to come between us you can witness me punching her, and then you can bail me out of jail."
"I want let you go to jail. However, I do not know if I like the part about not needing a man."
"You know what I mean. I do not need your money only you."
"Now that is more like it."
Hunter gave her a very possessive kiss that told Chantelle that there was no way she was getting rid of him. He went back to holding her. He needed to ask Chantelle something and from experiences he knew that the best time to approach her with something was after making love.
"Chantelle I need to ask you something?"
"Why do you always ask me things after we have made love?"
"Because I know that you are in a good mood after having passionate sex with me."
"Okay lover boy what do you want to ask me?"
"I wanted to know if you would come with me to my family's vacation home in the Bahamas. Every year my mother's whole family gets together for two weeks. You can meet my cousins, aunts, and uncles. Well all except one of my uncles, we do not get along. Would you like to come?"
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