“Actually I was just thinking that I would check out the lobby bar. I need a strong drink and it is cheaper than the stuff in the room and bigger. Get drunk faster to forget the world.” He grins at me.
“Then you should join me. I hate these things and if I weren’t the CEO I would ditch it. Of course if you want. It will be free drinks.” Been in New York for not even a full day and got a date well not really a date, but hey free drinks.
“I’m not dressed for that and really hate the whole CEO meetings. Sounds like a dull night.” He winks at me. I was really enjoying this. The ding of the floor indicating that it was my stop.
“You could wear that and they wouldn’t care. If you change your mind go up to the hostess and tell her your name and she will let you in. By the way what is your name?” I laugh as I walk off.
“Lannie.” He smiles one more time before the doors shut. Oh my god I have to call Ashley. I step into the room and it is incredible I wish this was my condo. It has a full living room, kitchen area, two bedrooms, and two suite bathrooms. I set my things in the room and come back out to call Ashley. She picks up on the second ring.
“Oh my god La I am deeply and truly sorry for last night, well this morning. The point is I should have never done that. It was the last thing that you needed to hear.”
“Ash, shut the hell up I don’t care I got another problem.” I go over the details that just happened. She is really quite and then I hear the shriek in her voice. Of course.
“La, you have to go if I were there I would tell you to go for it. You are seventeen for Christ sake go have fun. Than call me in the morning with all the details. I love you bitch.” I let a sigh out.
“Love you slut.” I go and freshen up my make up and let my hair down in a curly mess, but looks amazing and then I change. I put on my famous black dress and red glitter heels thanks to momma. I smile. I look in the mirror and truly believe I could pass for over twenty one. I grab my phone and shove my room key into the wallet part and walk out and head down stairs. Once I step off the elevator I spot the restaurant and debate. Do I go there or do I go to the bar. I shouldn’t go to a business meeting. I end up walking towards the bar and hoping no one ID’s me here. I sit at the bar and the lady walks up placing a napkin on the bar.
“What will it be?” I think long and hard.
“Gin and Coke please.” She nods as she goes to make it and comes back with it.
“Seven dollars. Charge it to the room or credit card on file?” Thinking about the date of birth on file I hand her my credit card and she is gone like that. Wow, that was easier than I thought. That is what I did for the next two hours. Drank and drank having tons of men hit on me. None where compared to Jake. There’s just something that screams bad about him and boy do I want to be bad. Wow maybe I did drink too much. I close out my tab and make my way towards the elevator, but once again it is stopped on the seventh floor. Shit. I try to stand up, but being drunk and in heels does have its down falls. I lean against the wall with my eyes closed.
“So I’m guessing your plans come through after all?” I open my eyes to see him standing there. Damn what the hell does this elevator have? A magic button I step on informing him I‘m near?
“I may have wandered into the bar over there.” I said pointing towards the bar. Damn I hadn’t noticed his sandy blonde hair till now. It was a mess, but boy could he pull that off. He was just yummy.
“Someone must have had a lot to drink.” I shake my head no before stumbling forward and him catching me. I stayed there pressed against him our eyes lock onto each other. I hear the ding and stood up.
“Thank you for helping me, but I’m good.” I went to walk again, but I tripped and he caught me, barely spinning me back into him.
“I think that I will help you. Or unless you were wanting a trip to the hospital?” I shake my head no as he grabs my waist and helps me into the elevator. Just having his arm around me made me wet all over. He smells heavenly. With after shave and a lavender scent. I think lavender is going to me my new smell and I hate lavender. He punches floor twelve and it makes me smile that he remembered it. Once we got to my floor he helps me until I stopped him at my door. I hand him my key and once the door was opened my shoes were off. And I could walk a little better.
“See it wasn’t all me, those things helped a lot. Want a drink?” He nods and I go to the little mini fridge and get two bottles of vodka. Handing him one he looks at me weird as I down the little bottle.
“What? Oh do you need a chaser?” he laughs as he shakes his head no. I am not sure if he was drunk or really horny. I walk up to him and make the first move and press my lips to his. It takes a moment for him to register, but damn once he does it was all done from there. He pulls me into him as I begin undoing his pants, as he begins unzipping my dress. He lifts me up and out of my dress and make his way to the room. He throws me on the bed, then starts taking off his shirt and his pants all the way. Once he is done he begins to lower himself down licking my clit making me moan.
“Well isn’t someone already wet and ready for me?” I bite my lip as he begins to slide two fingers into my pussy making me moan louder with pleasure. This man sure knows how to work his fingers. He pulls them out instantly making me ache for his dick in me. I decide to take control and I roll him on his back. Getting on top of him and making him hiss. I know every guy loves a woman on top.
“Damn you feel so tight.” I begin moving in the up and down motion and I enjoy it so much. This is what I needed. I start upping my pace, going faster and deeper and each time making his hands stretch down my back. It was painful, but I loved a little pain in bed. Just when I thought that I was about to be good he pushes me on my back and takes control. He starts going fast, but it wasn’t fast enough.
“Faster and harder.” He smiles at me.
“Oh I like a woman who wants it hard.” He begins to go faster and harder making me feel the orgasm coming to life.
“Oh my god right there just like that. Oh shit Jake. I’m about to cum.” When I thought he couldn’t go any faster he proves me wrong.
“Damnit you feel like heaven.” I feel my body instantly relaxing and becoming numb as we climax together. He plops down on the bed next to me trying to catch his breath. As I close my eyes and I tried to remember the last time sex felt that good. I couldn’t, this was by far the best.
“Damn that was good.” He mutters next to me making me beam. All I could do was nod not even caring if he couldn’t see me. I feel my eyes getting heavy as I turn on my side and pass smooth out.
Waking up with a hangover is by far the worst feeling ever. I should have remembered the water afterwards. I get out of bed and go into the kitchen and see there is a note with some Aleve on the counter. I smile as I read the note.
Last night was amazing. Don’t think that I fucked and bailed. Trust me if it were up to me I would have laid in bed with you all day just to replay what we did. Being a CEO does have a downfall. Hope that the condo searching this week goes well. Call the number on the card, guarantee you will love the condos. Whenever you get back to New York permanently don’t be afraid to look me up. Jake.
I take two tablets and on the way back decide to pick up my clothes that were scattered everywhere. I grab my phone also and crawl back into bed, but shutting the curtains beforehand. I see a missed call from Ashley, so I call her back.
“Late night bitch?” I laugh. Once I look at the clock and seen it was three in the afternoon. Damn. How late was I up?
“Oh yeah, but it was worth it.” She laughs and I hear Brandon and Gage in the back ground.
“I knew it bitch. You fucked him didn’t you?” Brandon’s voice is loud in the back ground. I laugh at the fact that he can move on, but I can’t? Really now?
“Yes I did, but I skipped that dinner thing and went straight to the bar. He found me barely walking by the elevators again and then one thing led to another and we had sex. Oh my god Ashley he was what I needed. I feel a
lot better.” She laughs, before yelling at the guys to shut up.
“Sorry, Gage came over to Brandon’s to play stupid video games and Gage is winning so there arguing. I miss you. I wish you would come back early so we can hang out a little,” I yawn into the phone.
“If I see one I like before then I promise to come home right after, but I’m tired so if you don’t mind I am going back to bed.” She whines into the phone.
“Fine, bye. Love you.”
“Love you too Ash.” I hang up the phone placing it on the night stand and go back to sleep.
The remainder of my time in New York was incredible. I couldn’t wait to live here. I went and seen the Statue of Liberty and did some gay tour and facts on New York. I did learn though that a lot of people do have cars more than I thought. I looked at five condos before deciding on one that was out of this world. It was a four bedroom three bath penthouse. I bought a damn penthouse. I was shocked though, the price of this one was a little more than the other condos I have been looking at. It has a game room, theatre room, and an office on top of the four bedrooms. The master suite was the size of my living room at home. I was in heaven. Of course it was in the building that Jake referred me to. Turns out he is my neighbor as well. I saw him afterwards and we went and had coffee before his meeting. I did end up confessing my age I figured he would be upset, but he laughed. Telling me that age was just a number as long as my parents weren’t going to go crazy which lead me to tell him about my whole dad issue and the death of my parents. He had no words, but I didn’t expect him too. We exchange numbers and I told him that if he ever was in Miami to let me know. He nods before we say our goodbyes and I headed home. Which is where I am now. At home. I got in around eight this morning on Saturday which I was hoping to be earlier, but its better then Sunday right? I unpack and around ten head over to Brandon’s to get Mark. I want to spend the rest of the weekend with him before school Monday. I’m a little sad that our first Holiday was spent apart, but Ashley did tell me that they did celebrate so it made me smile. She also told me that her ex was so jealous of Gage that there was a big blow out ending up with her mom telling her cousin off for the things she did. Which was even funnier to find out that my aunt didn’t even know. I notice a car in the driveway and just shrug it off. I go to the door and knock and wait. I hear the knob being unlocked before the door opens and I am face to face with a blonde and blued eye lady. Also known as Rhonda. I couldn’t forget the picture in the bathroom. She smiles so kindly, but I can’t seem to find the words.
“Can I help you sweetie?” I smile trying to control the pounding ach in my heart. I knew it, Ashley confirmed it, but yet here I am about to lose it.
“Is Mark here?” She seems confused, I am guessing she doesn’t exactly know who I am.
“Lannie? What are you doing here?” Rhonda opens the door up a little further to see a half-naked Brandon coming to the door.
“I came to see if Mark wants to spend the weekend with me since I have been gone for a week. Is he here?” He looks over to Rhonda.
“Lannie? Oh I should have known I’m sorry where are my manners? I’m Rhonda Brandon’s girlfriend. I was just thinking Mark has a girlfriend who was older and freaked out a little.” I am staring at Brandon who looks defeated. I reach out my hand and shake her hand. He turns to Rhonda.
“Can you give me a minute with Lannie baby?” She kisses his cheek.
“It was nice to finally meet you Lannie. I have heard wonderful things about you.” I smile the fakest one I can plaster at the moment.
“You too Rhonda.” She walks away before Brandon steps outside on the porch closing the door,
“Lannie, look I wanted to tell you in person not with Ashley calling you or like this. It would have never worked with us. Age difference, you moving, and mainly me being your teacher. I really am sorry. We decided a long time ago to be friends. It’s for the best.” I nod my head. I want to agree, but the broken pieces that are shattering around my heart doesn’t want to. Well you can’t always get what you want.
“You are absolutely right Brandon. Friends. So about Mark?” He chuckles, but I heard the awkwardness in it.
“I didn’t know. He went to stay the weekend with friends. I can call him to come home if you want? It’s no trouble,” I laugh and he frowns.
“Sorry. No I am happy that he is having a life. He needs it and it warms my heart that he is actually being himself again. Also was laughing at what you had told me the night we were talking.” He smiles.
“I remember. I told you that you were trouble. Lannie, I still think that you are trouble, but you know what? I wouldn’t want you any other way.” He winks at me.
“Don’t you know? Trouble is my middle name.” I walk away and go home. Looks like the weekend was my time to heal the broken piece’s and piece myself back together.
CHAPTER 9
The weeks flew by and before I know it we were already on Christmas break. Two whole weeks away from school will be the best. Brandon is still with Rhonda and after a few dinners over there I found out she really grows on you. Which was good. Mark loves her and as long as she makes them both happy than it truly makes me happy. She thought of this great idea to have me stay the night on Christmas Eve and be there for the whole Santa thing and waking up early and be around loved ones. Apparently holidays where her thing. She is going to make Christmas dinner and do the whole thing. I tried to let her no, that I was fine sleeping at my house two doors down, but she wasn’t taking no for an answer. Saying no one should be alone on Christmas. Ashley and Gage went up to Iowa where his family lives for the holiday. She didn’t want to leave me, but meeting the parents shouldn’t be with the attachable best friend I tried telling her. Although it was funny when she told me her mom was coming too.
Now Jake is something else. We text or talk once a day. He is amazing. I feel as though we are becoming more, but neither one of us has admitted it. He is actually coming to Miami the day after Christmas since he is the CEO and can take whatever days he wants off. He will be spending a week with me and I cannot wait. Ashley is pissed because she won’t be back until the day before school starts. I showed her pictures and that made it worse. Gage even thought he was a good looking man. Now here I am packing an overnight back to go stay the night two houses down. It sucks, but whatever. It will be awkward as hell for me. I will live though. I knock on the stupid door. It’s freaking chilly. I am wearing UGG boots with leggings and a sweater that barely covers my ass. Not a great choice of clothes, but oh well.
“Oh Lannie honey how many times do I have to tell you? You don’t have to knock, you are practically family. I gave you a house key and all.” Rhonda’s chirpy voice spoke to me. I just rolled my eyes and walked past her.
“I know, but I didn’t want to interrupt anything that may have been going on.” She laughs as I watch her close the door.
“So Lannie, you will be sleeping in the guest room which is.” I cut her off.
“I know where it is. Thank you. Where is Mark at?” She looks up at me, dang she sure was tall, had to be around five foot six or seven at least and that is bare footed. That must suck when she is in heels and with Brandon’s height.
“He will be back soon. He went to the movies with a bunch of friends. Gave Brandon time to wrap the presents and me time to finish cooking. Are you hungry?” I shake my head and walk up the stairs into the guest room. The last time I was in here I was pissed about my parents moving. Now I would take it back if I could. I set my things on the ground and plop on the bed. I hate being the snooty brat towards Rhonda, but I can’t help it. I open my phone to see a text from Jake. It makes me smile.
Jake: I hate family get together. Where my parents act like they really love each other and my brothers little family is oh so perfect. I’d rather be in Miami with you. How is your night going?
Me: Oh that sucks well at least you are with family. Mark is at the movies if I would have known that I could have waited before coming over
to a house where this woman is always happy. I rather you be here too.
Jake: Damn you think she is crazy on drugs all the time?
I can’t help, but laugh at that response. Maybe it is true.
Me: Lol. It wouldn’t surprise me. I hate holidays. Never where my thing.
Jake: Me too baby. Don’t worry I will be there for a whole week soon and we can spend time together. I got you something for Christmas. I wish I could actually give it to you on the day.
Me: You didn’t have to get me nothing, but that is very sweet of you. I may have got you a little something as well.
Jake: I wanted too. Well I have to go. Have fun and I will call you tomorrow.
Me: Have fun. Bye.
I glance at the clock and see that it is just barely seven. Wonder what time Mark will be here and Brandon surfaces out of the room. I grab my cigarettes and head down stairs and out the back yard, but before I hit the back yard Rhonda stops me.
“Smoking isn’t good for you. I don’t think that you are even old enough to have them.” She taps her foot on the ground waiting for my answer. I am still dumbfounded this bitch said that.
“First off you are in no way my mother or ever will be. Also how old are you?” Her eyes go wide.
“Twenty three.” Was all she could say?
“Well listen I am seventeen years old and have been through hell and back and I haven’t even hit eighteen. So it’s either I smoke to relax my nerves or would you rather I go take the pills in my bag for anxiety and be a zombie for this damn holiday? Your call lady.” She goes to open her mouth, but nothing comes out.
“Yeah that is what I thought. I do not take kindly to anyone bossing me around. I had parents who did that. Now I don’t so I sure in hell don’t want someone who isn’t that much older than me. I don’t have a problem with you unless you try to put a say in my life and then you get the bitchy Lannie and I really don’t think you want her. She isn’t that nice.” I smile and walk out the door. I feel a tiny bit bad for going off, but she really should butt the fuck out. I hit play on my phone and Jason Mraz come through singing the song Quiet. The lyrics have me singing out loud.
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