by Middleton, J
Taking a deep breath with her heart racing she felt like she was floating on air. She waited for a moment before she moved from that spot. Trying to let her body calm down. Moving across the room she grabbed a shirt and jeans and put them on. She noticed his eyes never left her. Using the towel to dry her hair, she was totally consumed by him.
“Cancel all my meeting, I be there Monday.” He said as he hung up his phone.
“Well my dear you have me all to yourself until Monday morning.” Smiling this mischievous smile.
“Ditto my dear.”
“Oh so what you are saying you are free as well. Sounds like we are going to have a little fun.”
“If you want to call my father’s party fun, well think again. That’s more a headache.”
“Well we will make it fun.”
“I sure we will.” She looked up at a clock on the wall and it was already noon.
“Wow I don’t have a lot of time to work with before we have to leave. We have to meet Zoe at four and then of course pick Olivia up after.”
“I can’t wait for that.”
“Me neither.”
“I am going to leave you to finish packing, I have one more call to make and I am done for the day.”
“Alright.”
Katie watched him leave the room and she gathered her things. She put her hair up a ponytail and headed toward the kitchen. John was already dressed in dark jeans and a pull over shirt. Nothing but sexy, he was gorgeous, she couldn’t believe how her body responded her him so quickly. He was too much of a distraction, but she loved it.
He turned quickly when he noticed she was standing there.
“You look beautiful my dear.”
He stood there looking at her, soaring in the clouds. He was so glad she was in his life. She stumbled in his life like shooting star one in a life time. A moment that didn’t happen for most people. He was glad it happened to him.
She looked at him with those beautiful deepened green eyes that he loved. They reflected light, glowed enough, just like they did when they first met. This was the magical moment his father always told him about.
“You will know who your soul mate is when you met her. She will light up the world around you with her presents. Most of all you will see it in her eyes, and it will hit you like a bolt of electricity hitting your blood stream. You will know right then she was meant for you.” He would always tell him thoughts words.
“You were right father.” He said to himself.
Heading out the door to the elevator, she took a deep breath. Knowing there was someone out there that was stalking her. She was tensed as she stood there waiting for the doors to open on the bottom floor. John didn’t bring say anything about last night are what happened this week up. It made her wonder if he didn’t want to talk about it are he was just leaving it alone.
The elevator door opened as she jumps at the sound. She could feel his arm around her waist.
John could feel her mood changing, she was more tensed then before. He hated the fact that someone was doing this to her. He made it his mission to keep her safe and find out who this stalker was. He decides to use his driver because no one would be watching for his.
The driver was waiting in the service parking lot with the doors open. They got in and headed to meet Zoe. She started to relax as soon as they got out of town.
She watched at her window as they pull up to a stone gate. Pushing in a code she noticed a camera on each side.
“They beefed up security.”
“Yes that’s what I love about this place, you will see anyone coming.” Grinning at her, he didn’t want to tell her that her father and him at something to do with that. He just stayed quiet.
The trees limbs dropped over the driveway making it look like a tunnel they were driving though. At the end there sat the two story colonial home. It was beautiful, fresh paint tall plants by the door. Ferns that hung on the porch all the way down. She felt like she was home where she belongs. The driver stopped in front of the double antique doors. John opened the door excited for her to look in. His crew had been working on this place for a week to get it in top shape for her. She gets out of the car and the first thing she notices is the doors.
“They replaced the wood frame door, these are gorgeous.” She was like a child in a candy store couldn’t wait to get inside.
He opens the door and her mouth drops, was amazed at what she was seeing. Beautiful wood floors, exposed beams, unique architectural design, marble floors in the kitchen, glass chandler. It was something you would see out of a magazine.
“You like it.” John ask.
“I love it, it is heaven.”
John smiled he couldn’t keep it from her any longer.
“My company designed it for you.”
“What?” surprised turning to face him.
“Yes we put a bid on it when we knew they needed it remodeled.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“I wanted to surprise you.”
“Well you did that, it is amazing. There work is outstanding.”
“Thank you.” He said with a large grin on his face.
“It must of cost them a fortune to do this, more than the house is worth.”
“We gave them a good deal.”
“Really, the deal involves me buying it, right.”
“You like it don’t you.”
“Of course.” She said moving up the stairs to the bedrooms.
Opening the master bedroom, she noticed it was designed almost identical to his bedroom at the penthouse. Wood frame bed with tall carved polls, antique furniture but yet formal, large bathroom with marble floors, white décor. Elegant but yet classy. Nodding her head, she turns and looks at him.
“Did you do this on purpose?”
“What are you talking about?” trying to hold his grin back.
“The bedroom design.”
Laughing at that point.
“Well dear I wanted you to always remember me so here is the room you want forget. I told you when I first met you that that I leave a lasting memory. Besides I’m not going to let you forget anytime we have had together.”
“What am I going to do with you?”
“I can think of something.”
“I am sure you will.”
Katie turned around and Zoe was standing the entrance way.
“How do you like it?”
“I will be glad when it is all mine.”
“Well it will be Wednesday.”
“Wonderful.”
They all walked back down stairs to the large living room with the white stone fireplace that climbed the wall.
John’s hand never left her waist as he held her close to him. He was on cloud nine now that he knew she wasn’t mad at him for taking the bid. Proud of how it turned out he felt like she would be a lot safer here.
“Now all I have to do is move my things in next week.” Katie said looking over at Zoey.
“That is true but this house is already furnished so why don’t you just leave your furniture there and rent the place out.”
“That’s not a bad idea Zoe?” John said looking down at Katie.
“That would say me a lot of time, I will think about that?”
“Good” John answered.
They walk to the back patio where they clothed it in with glass. There were two ceiling fans on the top. Katie stood there looking at the view of the lake.
“All you need now is a large cabin curser parked at the dock to go out in and watch the sun set.”
“You are a Romanic” she smiled.
“I am a lot of things.” Giggling under his breath.
She turns and they walk through the house one more time before they leave.
“Thank you Zoe?”
“Thank you, I hope you enjoy your new home.”
“I will.”
They get in the car and drive out the driveway.
Katie turned her head to John and smiled with
her eyes shining like a new penny. He knew she approved with even saying it. She was that easy to read. Pulling her next to him he held her close.
“Enjoy the peace in quiet the next stop is to pick up Olivia.”
“Let’s just leave her.” He laughs.
“I can’t, I would if I could.”
John reached over and turned her face to his and kissed her hard. Her quiet breathing became louder the longer she kissed him. She enjoyed the feel of his tongue as it moved past hers. Kissing him was enough to satisfy her for now, but she wanted more much more. He removed his lips leaving her breathless as she laid her head against his shoulders. I wasn’t long after that the driver pulled up at a set of apartments.
“Here we go?”
John laughs as he gets out and opens the door for her. He watches her walk to a ground apartment and knock on the door. Waiting patiently to return. A few minutes later she came out with a bleach blond long wavy hair woman about a size three. Dressed in a short black shirt and high boots with a low cut shirt. No meat on her bones at all, looked more like a skeleton on a stick. She was talking as Katie was walking to the car.
“Now I know what she meant. I will reassure her that I am Katie guy. This little blond isn’t my taste at all. They are the opposite of each other.” He thought as he got out of the car and stood by the door.
“Oh my God Katie he is really hot. Look at them tight pants he has on. Damn where did you find him. Did he come from the escort service? Does he have a friend that looks like that? If you don’t want him, I do.”
Katie turns around with her eyes narrow.
“What did you just say? NO Olivia he didn’t and he don’t work for the service so if you don’t use your manners you will walk to my fathers. He doesn’t have a friend either, you better behave now.” Frustrated at her already and they had a whole week end with her.
“Don’t be so defensive I was just joking, chill Katie. I can’t help it he is a stud. I never thought I would see you with something like this.” Olivia could tell she got on her nerves.
“What do you mean something like this?
“Never mind, I am just picking.” Olivia answered.
Katie didn’t have time to answer her before they got to the car. She stopped in front of John and introduced him to her.
“John this is Olivia.”
“She better keep her hands to herself that’s for sure.” She thought as her jealousy came to the surface, she never thought she would be jealous, but she knew how Olivia could play.
“Nice to finally met you I have heard so much about you. I am glad you are not…. she paused for a minute looking over at Katie … a ghost and you are for real.” Giving her a sight grin.
“Olivia.” Katie’s voice sharp.
“I assure you I am not a ghost, and if I was I would haunt Katie forever.” John voice very convincing.
He grabs her waist and dips her with his lips covering hers.
Olivia’s mouth dropped to the ground in shock that he would do that in front of her. She had never seen her kiss any one sense Mitch.
“Excuse me but we have a party to go to, besides get a room.” Giggling as she gets in the car.
John pulls Katie back up to standing position as her face was blushing a deep red and grinning.
“After you” he pointed to the car door. She crawls in and he gets beside her pulling her so close to him there was no room for a piece of paper between them.
Olivia was in a state of shock not knowing what to think. Was he for real, are was this a show. He was putting it on really strong. She had never met a man that showed his affection like that. She stared at Katie and she was hooked, you could see it all over her.
“Oh my god, she is in love with him.” Them thoughts going through her head. That was the first time she had seen her ever like this. Her father was right. She had met someone finally. Staring at them was like watching a movie. Olivia never thought she would she Katie like this. She was speechless but not for long.
Chapter 22
Katie was in her own world leaning her head against John. Olivia talked the whole time until they got to her father’s house. John was ready for her to get out of the car. Just her voice alone irritated the hell of him. Katie tuned her out so she didn’t hear anything she was talking about.
She sees her father’s estate coming in view. Turning her face to John.
“Let’s get this over with.” She whispered.
“Let me in on the secret, no whispering in this car. Olivia spook up, as they both just turned and stared at her. Finally, they stopped the car, just in time Katie was ready to push her out of the car. No she knew why she didn’t go very many places with her, she never knew when to be quiet.
Katie rolls her eyes as John opens the door. She slides out and stood beside him as she watched the front door open and her father and Jewels was standing in the door.
John could feel her tense up as every muscle was tight as a rope.
“Relax Katie.” John whispers in her ear so low no one could hear.
“I’m so glad you made it. You look so good Katie.” Her father said, as he reached out his arms and hugged her neck.
“Thanks for coming John” he said reaching out his hand.
“I wouldn’t miss it sir.” He replied.
“Dear don’t you think them jeans are a little too tight.” Jewels rolled her eyes at Katie.
Katie narrowed her eyes and opened her mouth but before she could say a word John spoke.
“Personal, I don’t care what Katie wears. She’s beautiful no matter what she has own, and to me they are just right.” He kisses her on the top of the head.
“Jewels” Her father said in a loud voice grabbing her by the arm.
“Why don’t you check on dinner?” he ordered Jewels to the kitchen.
Katie watched her storm off relieved she didn’t have to slip her in the face.
“Never mind her, John is right you would look good in a paper bag.” He grins.
“Hello Mr. Jackson.” Olivia spook up with her bouncing voice.
“Hello dear, so great to see you. Listen why don’t Katie show you to your room why me and John get a drink.”
John wasn’t too sure about leaving her side, but she was home so in that case she would be alright.
“Sounds good, if the woman doesn’t mind.” He winked at Katie.
“Not at all.” Katie said as she grabbed Olivia’s arm and lead her out the room.
She was really getting on her nerves how she just stood there and stared at John. It was like her mind was trying to figure out how to suck him in. Leaning her up the stairs the house was being decorated for the mask ball. She finally got to her bedroom at the end of the hallway. She opened her door and her dress was handing on a stand with her silver and white mask. It looks like something out a Cinderella movie. It was so beautiful.
“Your dress Katie it is beautiful. Your father has great taste. You will be the bell of the ball.” Olivia said walking over looking at her grown.
“Yes daddy does have great taste. I’m sure someone else will have that part covered.”
“Well am I sleeping in her with you.” She laughs.
“Your room in across the hall.”
“That’s what I thought, Mr. Hot Pains will be in her right.”
“Olivia.”
“Sorry I just can’t get over you knew guy, I haven’t seen you with someone in so long it is taking me a while to get us to. You picked a winner. I would love to know where you found him. I can’t never find someone like that.”
“Glad you approve, but how we met is no one’s business but my own.” She said with a slight grin on her face.
“Well I just thought you could fill me end, but I guess I was mistaken.” Looking at her with this funny look.
“Olivia you know I don’t talk about my personal life with no one include you.”
“Whatever! Like you have a personal life.” She smarted off.
“U
nless you want to be escorted home, you might want to cool your jets.” She popped back.
“Touchy are we. Fine have it your way.” She took a deep breath and walked to the bed.
“We need to get ready for dinner tonight, I don’t think Jewels cares for my jeans to well.” Katie changed the subject before she said something else.
“Yea she is a snot.”
“That’s not what I would call her.” Katie said as she walked to her closet and opened the door.
“Let’s see what would stir the house up tonight.” Katie pulling out a low cut formal dresses.
“I think this one will do.” Holding a white dress with no back. The front had a V-neck with small stapes.
“Katie I think that dress will wake Mr. Hot Pants up.” Laughter filled the room after Olivia remark.
“I think you are right. It will also intimidate Jewels to.” Laughing some more.
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John was getting nervous it had been an hour and a half and he hadn’t seen Katie around. He had talked about everything from fishing to politics. He was getting bored and worried.
John poured him and Daniel another drink. Out of the corner of his eyes he noticed Katie coming in the door. Turning his head his eyes couldn’t believe what he was seeing, the blue jean lady had change into a sexy hot white dress with heels. Her hair pulled up in a curled down her back. She was beautiful, his eyes never left her as she walked up and stood beside him. He breath in taking in the scent around her. His body responding to her like fuel on a fire.
“My dear you look breathtaking.”
“Thank you, daddy.” She walked over and kissed him on the cheek and returned to John’s side. He put his arm around her and pulls her to his side. He was content now. She was close to him.
“Ms. Olivia you red dress is beautiful dear.”
“Thank you, sir.” She blushed.
Daniel lead them to the large dining room as they sat down to a long table. The servers but there drinks down and laid a soup bowl in front of them. Katie jumped as she felt his hand move to her thigh. Her body was trembling. She was struggling to breath as his hands moved to the inside. She turned her head slowly catching a slight smile. When she turned back around her father was smiling at her. She felt like she was under a microscope, if she could sink under the table she would. Finally, the food came to the table so she could pick at it for a distraction.