Pushing my way through the crowd and leaving Amy happily behind me, I strode over to greet him. Smiling broadly, he took my hand and placed a kiss on the back as a true gentleman would. “Miss Jennings how lovely to see you. How are you?” “I’m well thank you Mr. Kent.”
Chuckling heartily, he held my hand between his finger and thumb. “Call me Arthur my dear. Garrett not with you this evening?”
Giving him a regretful smile I explained Jared’s unexpected trip to New York.
“Ah terrible shame that, especially as it leaves a beautiful woman such as yourself alone for the evening. In fact I couldn’t help noticing that was Mr. Felix you were standing with over there.”
I glanced over my shoulder and watched as James continued to pose with my roommate hanging from his arm. “Yes that young woman he’s with is a friend of mine.”
He arched an eyebrow at me and his mouth pressed into a hard line. “I see. Well I wouldn’t want you to feel I was interfering but I thought I should give you a word of caution. Mr. Felix and Mr. Garrett don’t really see eye to eye Miss Jennings and I’m quite certain that your young man should be quite infuriated should he discover you had been in Felix’s company this evening. I suggest you avoid him and the cameras for the remainder of the night and not mention it to your young man. Anyway, must dash as I’m sure the curtain shall be going up shortly. Lovely to see you again my dear and please give my regards to your sweetheart.”
Giving me another quick kiss on the hand he released me and disappeared into the crowds. I turned and stared at Amy who was now gazing starry eyed at James Felix. Why would Jared dislike him so much and why would he disapprove of my being in his company? He’d never mentioned him before and I was sure I’d never read anything about a feud between the two in any gossip column. Shaking the thoughts from my head I searched for a member of staff who could direct me to my seat. I found myself stopped by the same young woman who approached us at dinner.
“Miss Jennings? Sorry, I overheard Mr. Felix. My name is Jenny. Mr. Garrett left me instructions to show you to your private viewing box with Miss Brookes. Will she be joining you or sharing Mr. Felix’s private area?” I snorted at the double meaning in that sentence. Amy would definitely like to share his private area and soon I imagined. “No, I think it’ll just be me but if she does come searching for me please show her to her seat.”
Entering my own private viewing box felt surreal and entirely alien to me. I leaned over the balcony and gazed at the scale of the enormous theater. I’d read on an information board that it could accommodate three thousand people. I turned to my seat and smiled as my eyes fell upon an envelope with my name on it. I recognized the handwriting immediately and scrambled to get it open. Sitting in the plush cushion I read his note.
My Darling.
I hope you have enjoyed your makeover and have had a wonderful evening so far. I am sure you look positively radiant and I am simply sorry that I cannot be there to admire the view. If there is anything you require throughout the evening please ask Jenny and she will provide it for you. I’m a much respected member there and also a supporter of the arts so anything your heart desires please do not hesitate to ask. It’s just money Layla.
I cannot express how much I am missing you and how you have flooded my thoughts all day. I know this before I even leave you. I hope you aren’t brooding and dwelling on my absence too much and try to remember that it’s only a few days. Goodnight my lady.
If music be the food of love, play on.
The words of William Shakespeare from the heart of Jared Garrett xxxx
Tears began to slide gently down my face as I read his words. My heart ached and I was truly missing him at this moment. As I sat alone in my seat I watched as people began to flood the theater and talk in a low hum. I scanned the other boxes looking for Amy but I couldn’t see her anywhere. A moment later she appeared in the seat next to me. “Couldn’t abandon you on your big night. Hey have you been crying?” She pulled a handkerchief from her purse and wiped at my mascara stained cheeks. “Jared left me a note. I really miss him Amy. I never thought it was possible to fall so hard so fast but I have. I feel completely desolate without him here.” Tilting her head she gave me a sympathetic look and placed her hand in mine. “I know sweetie, but it’s not forever. Try to enjoy tonight. He would hate it if it were ruined because of him. Please try?” Giving her a weak smile I nodded and dabbed my eyes with the handkerchief I had clutched in my palm.
The rest of the evening went wonderfully. The opera performed was La Traviata and was truly breath taking. James hadn’t made an appearance again until we were on our way back to the car. He and Amy exchanged numbers and she practically jumped for joy as she climbed into the Mercedes. I eyed her curiously and worried that this could get a little complicated back at the dorm with Nick. But Amy was a big girl and this was her mess. Besides she seemed so happy she was positively glowing. Texting Jared from the car I thanked him for a wonderful evening and told him how much he had invaded my thoughts that day. His reply was short but to the point. I grinned as I read it remembering my antics that afternoon.
I received a rather interesting email today. We shall discuss it further later. I’m glad you had an enjoyable evening. I miss you terribly and look forward to hearing the sound of your voice. Love J. xxx
Received: 22.10
From: Jared
Thanking Daniel once again for his fantastic service we headed into our dorm. I kicked off my shoes and gently slid out of my dress with Amy’s assistance before helping her with her own. Hanging them in the closet I smiled to myself again and thought about how lucky I really was. My cell buzzed on the bed and I dived for it, knowing there could only be one person who would be calling at this hour. My heart skipped a beat as I read his name on my screen. Amy caught my eye and gave me a knowing smile before disappearing into the bathroom.
“Hello.”
“Layla, Layla, Layla. You are going to kill me. I nearly had a stroke when I read that email. My my, aren’t you a naughty girl. I do hope you enjoyed that little adventure in the shower because you won’t be doing it without me again.” I held my breath as I listened to the purr of his voice when he said my name. The carnal hunger in his deep tones was intoxicating and I felt my muscles tighten and clench as my body reacted to the sound of his breathing through the phone. Breathless myself, I managed to speak. “Oh really sir? And why is that?”
“Because I want you so fucking hungry for my cock when I get back that you can’t stand it. I want you salivating for me and when I get you back in my arms I’m going to drive you as crazy as that email and photo drove me. I was in a fucking meeting when that delivered to my Blackberry. I had to sit there with a raging hard on for an hour. That’s right, an hour. I was that fucking hot for you.” I snorted a laugh as I thought about his predicament.
God he was so infuriatingly sexy. His voice, his words and the way he growled was making the blood warm in my veins.
“Oh my poor, hot entrepreneur. If I’d been there I would have done anything to relieve that tension. Maybe even right there under the table on my hands and knees.” I heard a low groan escape his throat and became instantly aroused. “Oh Layla, don’t make me promises unless you intend to keep them. The idea of you on your hands and knees sucking my cock while I grip your hair makes me want to fly you here for my next meeting and I know I can’t have you. Don’t tease me; I’m hard right now just thinking about it.” I wished Amy wasn’t in the other room or I would have leapt at the chance to tease him over the phone.
Pressing my ear to the bathroom door I heard the shower start and Amy begin to sing. Knowing we had at least thirty minutes till she’d be done, I seized the opportunity and decided to provoke him. “Well tell me Mr. Garrett, what would you like to do to me right now?”
“Ah you want to play do you? Ok, I’ll bite. Quite literally Miss Jennings, I’d love to sink my teeth into that hot little ass of yours right now. I’d spank you into the next we
ek for that naughty little picture you sent to tease and entice me. I think I can accommodate you Miss Jennings if you promise to do exactly what I say.” I glanced at the bathroom door, wondering if I should really do this but the thrill of knowing we could be caught just intensified my arousal. “I will,” I whispered, my voice hoarse. “Good girl. What are you wearing?”
I looked down at my body. My red lace panties and strapless matching bra hugged my curves snuggly.
“Red lace panties and a matching bra.” I heard him moan. “Mmmmm I’d love to see that. Turn on your laptop and start Skype. I have an idea.” He hung up and I frantically turned on the machine and fired up the program.
A moment later, he was calling me. I answered, clicking the button and there, filling my screen was the most handsome creature I had ever laid my eyes on. Lying on a large double bed, staring at me in front of his own computer, Jared smiled wickedly into the camera and my heart surged with happiness at the sight of his gorgeous eyes. “Well hello there my lady. Turn the laptop around to face the room and give me a twirl then.” I did as he asked and watched his face light up with enthusiasm.
“Good, now put your laptop on the dresser and point the camera at your bed.” Again, I was fully obedient. “Good girl. Now take off your underwear, slowly.” Sliding my hands behind my back, I unhooked my bra and dropped the garment on the floor. Gazing into the camera I ran my hands down my bare breasts and then down to my panties, hooking my thumbs into the elastic that was hugging my hips. Gently biting my bottom lip, I pushed them slowly down over my curves to the floor before gracefully stepping out of them. I watched him as his eyes grew dark and hooded as he became more and more aroused.
“Sit on the bed and don’t move. You’ve done well and I’m going to reward you.” With my eyes fixed to the screen, I watched as he stood and unbuttoned his crisp white shirt, before tearing it from his shoulders and over his wrists. His hot tight body glistened in the lamp light and a whimper of hungry desire left my lips. I saw a ghost of a smile appear on his face and I knew he had heard me. His hands grazed over the bulging zipper of his pants and his erection was visible through the taught fabric. As he slid both his pants and shorts down, I gasped as his hard long cock sprang free, pointing at the camera. I licked my lips, wishing I could wrap my mouth around it and suck him into a frenzy. He grabbed it and ran his hand up and down the shaft slowly. I was so turned on, just watching him was making my sex ache and throb. I needed his cock thrusting inside me, teasing and enticing my orgasm.
Lying back on the bed he leaned on one elbow, angling the camera just enough to give me the perfect view of his stunning caramel colored body. “Lay down baby and close your eyes. Just listen to my voice and do what I tell you.” I lay there wet with anticipation as I hung on his every word. “Touch your lips with your fingertips, run one finger along the bottom lip and lick it gently. You feel that baby? That’s my kiss, my lips on yours, caressing you. My tongue on that hot little bottom lip you love to bite so hungrily. Now run your sexy little hands down and over your neck slowly. Gently graze and stroke your skin. Take your time to enjoy every touch.” Closing my eyes I moaned softly as I thought about his hands on my body, caressing and groping me gently and attentively. “Good girl, you’re doing wonderfully. Now massage your breasts. Again, slowly and with varying pressure, roll those perky, pink nipples between your fingers. Tease and tempt yourself Layla.” I could hear his breathing become labored as I lay there encased in darkness as my hands groped, gripped and glided over my breasts. Biting my bottom lip, knowing full well how it affected him, I began to slide my hands south.
“Layla. Did I tell you to do that?” Gasping, I pleaded.
“Please Jared, I need it. I ache for you.”
“I know baby, I’m right there with you, my cock is rock solid right now and I would love nothing more than to be sliding it in and out of your hot, tight little slit but we’re going to have to compromise on this for now. Do as I say, I imagine we don’t have much time.” He was right, Amy would be done soon and I was desperate for my release.
Returning my hands to my breasts I continued to touch and caress them waiting for his instruction, praying he would soon allow my hands to roam further south. “Open your eyes and look at the camera. I want to see you and I want you to see me while we do this. I want you to touch yourself. Slowly and gently, run your fingers all over, pinch, rub and thrust them inside of you. I want to hear you moan and watch you as you come for me.”
Without hesitation my eyes flew open and I began to rub my sensitive and swollen clit achingly slowly as I watched him stroking his long hard cock from the base to the rounded pink, flushed tip while his eyes were fixated on me. I slid two fingers inside my sex and rubbed my clit with my thumb. He gasped and moaned as I arched my back and began to grind my hips against my fingers.
“Oh baby, that is so good. You look so fucking hot, tell me how it feels.” I smiled, hearing his voice so low and husky.
“So good. Oh Jared, I need you inside me. I’m so wet and hot it’s indecent. I was made for your long hard cock and I ache for it right now.”
My fingers slid and slipped in and out of my salivating sex as I watched him slide his hand up and down his cock. “Oh fuck Layla. I can just imagine your tight little cunt all moist and warm, squeezing me as I thrust inside of you.” It was entirely erotic to watch as he firmly gripped his cock in his palm and as I continued to gaze at the screen, I felt my insides clench deliciously. “Faster Layla, I need you faster, harder.” I moaned in response, too caught up in my own pre-orgasmic bliss to form a coherent sentence or word. Clutching the sheet beside me, I closed my eyes and panted as I felt my insides roaring into a hot, fiery inferno. His soft moaning, deep growls and labored breathing worked like instant Viagra. My body responding, I could feel my orgasm building fiercely inside me as I continued to watch him. His mouth made that wonderful O shape and his head thrust back as he clearly tried to contain his own release, waiting for me to find mine.
“Come with me Layla, I want to hear you and see you unravel. My hands on your body, my lips on your skin, my touch driving you crazy.”
His words were my undoing as I practically levitated on the bed, my body writhing as I panted his name. Ripples of pleasure convulsed through me and I could hardly breathe. Our eyes connected and staring into the camera, I lost control of my senses as I gazed into his deep blue eyes, watching him shudder and come hard, emptying himself into a crisp white handkerchief. “Oh, baby. Fuck!”
Breathing erratically, I laid there gazing at the screen. My chest was rising and falling in rhythm with his as I watched the screen with a deep longing. I wanted to be near him, to feel his arms around me. Running his fingers through his sweat drenched hair, he smiled at me. “I know princess. I miss you too. I want to be curled up tightly with you as well. Grab your robe and climb in to bed. I’ll wait for you.” I heard the sound of the shower stop and hurriedly bolted for my closet, pulling on my robe quickly I climbed into bed, laying my head on the pillow and gazing at the screen once more. Jared had slipped into some lounge pants but his strong chest was still visible and I drank him in. “Wrap yourself in the sheets tightly. Feel that? Those are my arms around your waist, my head against yours and my heart beating in time with the thunder of your heart. I’m there baby. Maybe not in body but I am there with you constantly. You carry my heart on your sleeve Layla and it keeps me close to you. No matter where I am, however far apart we are, I carry you with me. You are never too far for my heart. We’re bound together.”
Tears began to trickle down my cheeks and I sniffled shamelessly as I wiped them away. “Shhh sweetheart, please don’t cry. I’ll be home soon, it’s not long now. Go to sleep and I’ll call you tomorrow. The sooner you sleep, the sooner I’ll be closer to coming home to you. I love you baby.”
I tried to smile but it was no use. I was missing him so much that my breath caught in my throat. I could see the pain in his eyes and I knew how helpless he must have b
een feeling seeing me so upset and not being able to hold and comfort me. Pushing back my grief, I took a calming breath and gazed into the camera. “I love you too Jared. Goodnight.”
As the connection ended I couldn’t hold back any longer as my body racked and convulsed with sobs. Amy came out of the bathroom and ran to my side holding me tightly in her arms she rocked me soothingly. She stroked my hair and whispered comforting words in my ear. “Hush sweetie, its ok. He’ll be back soon. I know, you have a good cry honey, it’ll help you sleep.” And it did. After some time of sobbing into Amy’s shoulder I was exhausted. The moment I closed my eyes, images of Jared lying next to me automatically drifted through my mind and it gave me some solace to know he was feeling just the way I was right now. Pulling a pillow from beneath my head, I hugged it tightly to my chest and drifted into a long and deep sleep.
Chapter 28
Lean On Me
Wednesday, by comparison was pretty standard. The work I’d had to do for Dr. Harman kept me busy most of the time and to be honest I was glad for the distraction. Although his letters and calls were wonderfully intimate, I still couldn’t stop moping over Jared. Wednesday’s letter had been short and sweet and was mostly to encourage me to go out with my friends and have fun. So that night Ollie took me and Amy bowling at the local alley which was only a few blocks away from campus. Sitting next to me as Amy took her turn, Ollie had draped his arm around me and given me a reassuring smile followed by a wink. I had felt the tension in my body lift almost immediately just from the very small but significant gesture. I’d really missed him, missed us and the connection we shared. Maybe things would be alright and that the kiss had finally put to bed all that chemistry and strange magnetism between us. It was finally comfortable to be around him once more and during our evening we had all laughed so much my ribs ached when we finally made it home. We ordered pizza and spent the rest of the night talking about everything from school to fashion. When the conversation turned to our sex lives, Ollie made his excuses and left us to our “seedy and sinful girl talk” as he called it.
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