Heat Wave: A Summer Loving Anthology

by Anthology

  “Not at all. I’ve known Karen for years. This is all part of my living each day to the fullest. I want to shout from the highest mountain and let everyone know how happy I am.”

  I couldn’t fault him. He was right. Whatever made him happy I was on board with. I would do whatever he asked me to. “I’m there. Does Karen need any help with the wedding planning?”

  “Thanks, kid. She hired a wedding planner, but even with her help she feels overwhelmed. Would you be able to come out this weekend to help with some of the decisions she has to make?”

  Karen never married and didn’t have any kids. I could imagine how much stress the wedding planning was putting on her, on top of managing my dad’s busy calendar for work. Knowing him, this was going to be one big wedding. “I’d be happy to. I’ll fly out Friday and stay until Monday. Would that work?”

  “Yup, we’ll make it work. I’ll have the cake and food tasting scheduled and maybe you can help her find a dress.”

  “I would love to. Hey, Dad?”

  “Bring him. I need to meet the man who is in the newspapers with my daughter.” I loved that he knew what I was going to ask.

  “Thank you. I’ll see you soon.”

  My first call after I disconnected with my dad was to Radek. “What’s up? Miss me already?”

  “How did you know? Listen, what are you doing this weekend?”

  “You, if I’m lucky.”

  “Cute. Answer the question.”

  “Nothing, but I have work next Wednesday.”

  “Want to fly me out to Kansas on Friday? My dad just told me he’s getting married and wants me to help Karen with some of the wedding details. He also said he wants to meet you.”

  “Uhhh, sure. I think the flying out and back will be the easy part.”

  “You two will get along great. Speaking of getting along, I’m going to call Rob. You need a co-pilot and he’s the one I use.” My regular pilot, Jonathan, called me after Radek and I went public. He asked if I would still need his services. I said yes, although I wasn’t sure how often. He’d been flying me for a while and I knew I needed to be honest with him.

  “Rob? Seriously, Kasi?”

  “If this is going to be a problem for you I can call Jonathan and let him fly us. He doesn’t have a problem flying with Rob.”

  “No, I’m not trusting your life in anyone’s hands, but mine. I’ll deal with Rob.”

  I smiled even if he couldn’t see it. “Good. I’ll call tomorrow and we can work out the details.”

  “Sounds good. Night, baby.”

  “Night.” I sighed. He was very protective of me and I liked it.

  That evening I called Rob, letting him know my plans. He was on board, but seemed hesitant about working with Radek. I informed him that I could replace him. That if working with him was going to be an issue I needed to know, which made him quickly change his tune. I also called Aubrey to make sure she could take Ace for the weekend and called around to find a new stewardess.

  Karen called me a couple of times during the week. Once was to thank me over and over again for helping her. The others were to ask if I would help with certain things while I was there.

  Friday morning I was packed and waiting for my ride. Radek insisted on picking me up even if he was going out of his way to get me. He also told me to wait to drop Ace off, that we could do it together on our way to the airport.

  Poor Ace. He gave me the sad dog look like I was permanently abandoning him. Maybe that’s what happened to him before. His owner could have dumped him at the shelter. I assured him that I’d be back even if he didn’t understand. Aubrey brought him immediately outside to play to help distract him so I could slip out. It wasn’t as easy dropping him off as I thought it would be. Radek had to practically drag me out the door to get me to leave, all the while telling me that he was going to be fine.

  We arrived at the airport on time even though it wasn’t like the plane was leaving without me. My pilot made sure to clasp my hand as soon as I got down from his truck. I was sure he did it to rub in Rob’s face, but I didn’t care. Rob needed to realize that him and I were nothing more than friends. Plus any time that I could touch Radek was a bonus.

  Rob was waiting on the tarmac for us. He gave me a hug that lasted a little too long. I had to push away from him to get free. The two men faced off with one another like it was a battle. Radek pulled me into him, wrapping a protective arm over my shoulder.

  “If you two are done with your pissing contest I’d like to get in the air.”

  I climbed the stairs to the jet. They stayed on the ground talking, but I didn’t give a shit about what. I knew both men would put my safety first. Maybe they would leave whatever issues they had on the ground.

  Climbing inside I saw a beautiful redhead. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail and she wore a warm smile. She was petite, slender, and dressed professionally for work. She reached her hand out to me when I came aboard. “Hi, Kasi, I’m Natalie. If you need anything during the trip, please let me know.”

  “Thank you, I will.”

  I liked her already, especially since when Radek boarded he only had eyes for me. That was my man. I’d fight someone for trying to steal him away. He went into the cockpit, but Rob hung back.

  “I’m sorry if I was being a dick. I only want what’s best for you. If that’s Radek then I’ll be behind you one hundred percent.”

  “Thanks, Rob. I appreciate you apologizing. I still want us to be friends.”

  “Me too.”

  The flight to Kansas was smooth. Natalie only asked me once if I wanted something to eat or drink, then busied herself straightening up the plane. She was what I loved in a flight attendant, courteous and professional while giving me my space. I asked for her full name and who she worked for so I could contact them to request her in the future.

  Radek and Rob emerged from the front of the plane once we were on the ground again. Two black SUVs were waiting outside. One was taking Rob and Natalie to the same hotel I usually stayed in and the other was taking Radek and me to my dad’s house. He insisted on us staying with him. Normally I’d insist on the hotel, but thought it would be easier to help Karen if I was close by.

  My father’s home was very large and traditional looking. Grey and white stone exterior, five bedrooms, five full baths and three halves. Tennis court, swimming pool, hot tub, basketball court, and a theater room. Amenities that you would typically find in a gated community, not a house. There was never a lack of things for me to do growing up.

  What I never felt there was like it was too cold. My dad never told me not to touch something or to stay off of the furniture, not to walk around with my shoes on. He let me be a kid. Of course that meant our housekeeper stayed busy, but he made sure to pay her extremely well for having to deal with me and all of the messes.

  No matter how old I was or how long I’d lived away, that place would always feel like home. I’d learned that it wasn’t the house, the location, or what was inside the home that counted. It was the people and the memories you made that gave you the sense of being home.

  ~ 13 ~

  MY DAD AND KAREN greeted us on their home’s front steps when we pulled up. I squeezed Radek’s hand in assurance before getting out of the SUV. He was nervous even though I told him he had no need to be. All my dad cared about was that his only child was being taken care of and was happy. That was it.

  Hugging both my dad and Karen, I then introduced them to my man. My father and Radek were almost the same height, my dad being a hair taller. I looked like him and it always made me smile when people could tell we were father and daughter. Traits of my mother were nothing I ever wanted nor had. My dad’s blonde hair was still short, he liked to have it trimmed often, and his blue eyes shone in the sunlight.

  The men shook hands and Karen gave Radek a quick hug. I think it caught him off guard because he seemed to stumble over his words when greeting her. Even though my dad seemed to tower over Karen, they co
mplimented each other and both seemed genuinely happy.

  My dad and Radek were making small talk about flying. At least they had that in common. Dad had his pilot’s license, but didn’t actively fly. He did it more for fun locally. When traveling he preferred that someone else took control.

  We went inside, dropped our bags, and all of us sat down to a light lunch. Conversation flowed with no awkward moments. Once we were done, the doorbell rang. My dad smiled and went to answer it. I knew he was up to something so I followed him with Radek on my heels.

  The door opened and my jaw hit the fucking floor. The Adonis from the spa was standing on the doorstep. Dad turned to me still smiling. “I know how much you love your massages after traveling so I called the spa and they said you liked Troy last time you were there. I figured what better way to help you relax than to have the massage brought to you.”

  Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. I needed to play it cool. I stuck my hand out to shake his. “Troy, nice to see you again.”

  He bent at the waist and kissed the back of my hand. He kissed the fucking back of my hand! All of the hair on the back of my neck rose when I felt Radek move to stand directly beside me. I didn’t look at him. I couldn’t. Instead I turned a bright shade of red and said nothing.

  Troy still looked like the same Greek God I saw last time. He was tall. Taller than my pilot and more built. That wasn’t going to end well, I knew it. “Where would you like me to set up?”

  “Right this way,” my dad said and showed him to one of the spare bedrooms on the first floor.

  As soon as they disappeared into the room Radek was on me. “He was your masseuse? Seriously?”

  I tried to play the innocent girl, but I think I came off more nervous when I spoke. “Yes.”

  “Did he do anything other than massage you?” I couldn’t lie to him.

  “Yes.”

  “When?” He was seething just under the surface. I could see he was about to burst.

  “The last time I was in town. We weren’t together yet and I knew you were going on a date with Maria. I was upset, but I did not let him fuck me.”

  “Dammit, Kasi!” He raked his fingers through his short hair.

  I pointed my finger at him. “Hey! Don’t you start. You fooled around with Maria, too. Or did you forget about that little tidbit of information you told me? Neither of us are innocent, but that was before we got together.”

  Ignoring what I had just told him he said, “He needs to fucking leave.” He started stomping off to the bedroom, but I quickly jumped in front of him and put my hands on his chest.

  “You can’t go in there like some raging lunatic. Calm down.”

  “Calm down? You expect me to be calm knowing that he put his hands on you? That he touched you intimately? Fuck that!”

  “I know, I get it. Let me talk to him.”

  “Not without me you won’t.”

  Conceding, I knew there was only so much I could do. We went to the bedroom, Radek was still beyond pissed. I didn’t want to disappoint my dad. He had done something very nice for me.

  My dad and Troy were talking when we went in. “Dad, why doesn’t Karen take the massage? I’m sure she could really use one with all of the stress of planning the wedding.”

  Troy’s faced dropped. Oh hell, did he really think I was going to fuck him in my dad’s house? I wasn’t a seventeen year old girl sneaking her boyfriend in so we could fool around. My dad’s face fell too. For fuck’s sake. I grabbed his hand, excusing us, and pulled him out into the hallway.

  “What’s going on, Kasi?”

  “Dad, let Karen take the massage. Radek is a little jealous and I’d rather not argue with him about it. I get it and if the situation were reversed I’d be jealous, too.” How they didn’t hear us arguing out in the hallway was beyond me.

  “Are you sure? You know, jealousy isn’t good. He’s not trying to control you is he?”

  Quirking my eyebrow at him I said, “Really? You know me better than to allow a man or anyone for that matter have control over me.”

  He kissed the top of my head. “You’re right. I’m sorry. I’ll go ask Karen if she wants to take your place.”

  “Thank you.”

  I went back into the bedroom while Dad went off in search of his fiancée. Radek and Troy were in some kind of standoff. Both staring at each other like they were ready to draw guns in the Wild West.

  Moving around my pilot, I positioned myself in front of him before speaking. “Troy, Karen is going to take my spot. I apologize for any confusion. I’m feeling good, no tight muscles, and know she could use some relaxation. She is marrying my father in a few months.”

  “Whatever you wish. I’m happy to take care of you both. I have plenty of time.”

  Radek’s silence didn’t last. “Over my dead body. You won’t touch my girlfriend.”

  “Your girlfriend?” I felt bad for Troy. He didn’t have a clue and it was my fault. I didn’t tell him, but at the time I was single.

  “Yes, my girlfriend. Your hands won’t be on her body ever again.”

  I spun around to face Radek. “Enough.”

  Troy looked sorry, sincerely sorry. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know.”

  I spoke quickly before Radek could. “It’s fine. Really. I do appreciate you coming out here. That was very nice of you.”

  “Of course. When your dad called and asked if I’d be willing to work on you in his home I was more than happy to do it.”

  “Of course you were,” my pilot yelled. What the fuck? Couldn’t he shut up for one minute?

  “Radek, enough! Troy, thank you. I’m sure Karen will appreciate the massage. Just the massage.” I made sure to stress the last part just in case he thought she needed the type of relief I had last time his hands were on me. I didn’t know if what we did was common practice for him or if I was special.

  “Of course.”

  Dad and Karen entered at that exact moment. She seemed happy to have a massage, even checking with me to make sure I was okay with it. I was more than happy to have her take my place. That way Troy’s trip wasn’t for nothing.

  Grabbing my pilot’s hand, I dragged him out of the room and straight through the front door. There was a lot of land around the house. Time to take a walk.

  I could tell by looking at him that he was far from calm. Maybe a long stroll would get him to chill. We didn’t say anything as we went around the property. There were a few large buildings that various different projects were stored in. My dad liked to find old run-down planes and bring them back to life. They were slow to do, but he really enjoyed it.

  We went into one of the buildings to check out the planes. I knew Radek would appreciate them and it was a good way to distract him from what just happened. He walked about the room, dragging his fingers over the old plane, taking it all in. Then he walked to me and his mood shifted. With each step his gaze became more heated.

  He backed me into the wall and crashed his lips to mine. His large hands gripped my hips, pulling my pelvis into his. Stepping back from me, he was panting. “You are mine, Kasi. No one else’s. No other man is to touch you. Only me.”

  I nodded. “Only you.”

  Holy hell I was turned on. I knew my panties were getting wet. He undid his pants, letting his cock bounce free. I reached out to touch him only for him to back away. He shook his head, telling me no. “Turn around.”

  I did as he said. Leaning his chest against my back, he pushed my breasts to the wall as his hands started undoing my jeans. His hand slipped inside, beginning to stroke me. I moaned loudly, grinding my body against his fingers. Withdrawing his hand, he pushed my jeans and panties to the floor, helping me step out of them. He used his knee to push my legs apart and lifted my hips slightly.

  With one fluid movement he slid into me. He fucked me roughly. It was primal. Radek was claiming me again. Making sure I knew I was his. Tonight I would have bruises on my hips from his strong grip, but I didn’t mind. I was helples
s to him, only along for the ride and what a fantastic ride it was.

  He was pumping in and out of me, pushing me to the edge. Growling in my ear he said, “Say you’re mine.”

  I didn’t hesitate. “I’m yours.”

  “No other man will have your sweet pussy. Say it’s mine.”

  “It’s yours.”

  His finger found my ass, dipping inside. “Your gorgeous ass is mine.”

  “Oh God!” Every time he did that to me it was my undoing. I was hanging on by a thread.

  “Say it, Kasi.”

  “Yours.”

  His other hand wrapped around to find my clit, stroking me quickly. That’s all it took for my body to begin trembling with a strong orgasm. “Radek!” He came with me, only stopping his movements when my body started to sag.

  Strong arms embraced me, holding me tight. We sank to the cold concrete floor and I relaxed into his chest. A stinging pain started to form on my hips. I began to rub the area, but my hand was brushed away. Radek’s fingers carefully moved over the tender spot.

  “I’m so sorry, baby. I didn’t realize I was that rough on you.”

  I looked down and saw that my skin was red, the beginnings of a bruise starting. “I’m fine. Really.”

  He buried his face in my hair. “I went crazy with need. The way that guy looked at you, like he wanted to fuck you on the spot, drove me wild. I had to know you only wanted me. That you wouldn’t want to fool around with him again.”

  Lifting my head from his chest, I looked into his eyes and what I saw made my chest constrict. He was really worried I would want Troy over him. I never thought he was someone who would be insecure, but there we were.

  My fingers skimmed over his dark brown facial hair. He had been letting it grow in. He was sporting a mustache with a goatee and a little stubble on his cheeks. “I don’t want him. You don’t have to worry about me going to another man. You’re the only one I want.”

  He kissed me. It was a gentle kiss. I felt like we were both pouring our emotions into it. I loved him and knew it without a doubt now. His kiss told me he felt the same, but I couldn’t know for sure. Maybe one day he would tell me how he felt. Until then, I would take every ounce of him that he was willing to give me.