‘Then I think we should both be very flattered. Riley’s ready and waiting outside for us, so shall we?’
Gabe opened the front door and let me walk out first to see the limousine in the driveway with Riley holding open the back door. I tried not to look stunned as Gabe took my hand and led me to it while Robert set the alarm on the house.
‘Miss Page, lovely to see you again.’
‘You too, Riley.’ I gave him a nice smile and bent my head and climbed rather unglamorously into the back of the limo. The ceiling was so low I had to plonk myself backwards onto the seat running lengthways and slide up to the privacy glass at the top. Gabe followed me in and did the same and came to a stop next to me.
‘Seriously, you fancy my dad?’ he hissed.
‘He’s hot Gabe, he’s just an older version of you. In fact, he’s the same age as the other Gabriel, I think.’
‘Who you fantasise about. I’m so grossed out right now,’ he said with a shudder.
‘I stopped fantasising when I met you Gabe, you took over as my number one fantasy so you better keep me satisfied and make sure you stay there,’ I teased.
‘You’re so getting it when we get back,’ he growled in my ear as he nipped it. I slapped his leg as Robert climbed in and sat next to him.
‘This is very nice, Robert.’
‘Well the usual car wouldn’t have been large enough to fit Lexi and Doug as well. We’re stopping to collect them on the way.’ He leaned over to a bar that ran in front of our seat and pulled out a bottle of champagne and popped it as Gabe picked up some glasses for him to pour into. My first time in a Limo and drinking champagne, not cheap champagne either, come to that. We did a toast to Gabe’s full recovery and drank as Robert answered all my questions about New York, it sounded fantastic. When we pulled up at my apartment Robert volunteered to get out and press the intercom and soon re-joined us. I watched Doug climb in wearing a black suit with purple shirt and tie and Lexi followed him wearing her black knee length dress with one of my jade tie front shrugs, which matched her eyes perfectly. She grinned at me and I waved, it felt rude to shout over to her. Robert poured them both some champagne and introduced himself to Lexi and shook Doug’s hand and chatted to them. I sipped my drink and felt Gabe run his fingers up my cheek and his lips on my ear.
‘You look so sexy, and knowing you’re not wearing any underwear is such a turn on,’ he whispered. I slapped his thigh making him sit straight and give me a quizzical look.
‘You know people can usually hear our whispers,’ I whispered in his ear.
‘Please. They’re far too engrossed in their own conversation to even notice what we’re saying.’ He ran his finger down my hairline and along my jaw before leaning in and kissing me.
‘Jesus, can’t you put her down for a second, Gabe?’ shouted Doug. Gabe moved and I saw Lexi thump Doug in the arm as I went pink. ‘Owwww, what was that for, Lex.’
‘For never knowing when to not say what you’re thinking, Doug.’ She mouthed ‘Sorry’ at me and I smiled and shook my head as Gabe grabbed my hand and stroked it with his thumb. Robert topped up all of our glasses, draining the bottle.
‘Well, I’d like to thank you all most sincerely for looking after Gabriel so well. I understand that you’ve all taken shifts in watching, helping and entertaining him and I’m grateful that he’s such good friends in you Doug and Lexi, so a toast to you both and an extra special one for Mia, who has gone above and beyond for my son. I’ll be forever in your debt.’ He bowed his head to me and I felt myself flush again as we all made a toast.
‘Can I take this opportunity to thank you all as well,’ said Gabe. ‘Dad, for the regular visits, daily calls and paying for the best specialist and my hospital care. Doug and Lexi, I’d have gone stir crazy sitting alone all day so thanks for coming over and keeping me busy in your free periods.’ He squeezed my hand as he turned to look at me and I suddenly felt shy as all eyes were on me. ‘And you Mia, I can never tell you how much it meant to me that you stuck with me through all of this. I was irritable, very short fused and far less than patient and you were my rock, supporting and caring for me every day, as well as giving me an arse kicking when I needed it, which was often. Words can never express how lucky I feel to have you as my girlfriend and I can’t wait until we’re living together so I can tell you how I feel about you all the time. I love you so much baby.’ He cupped my face with his free hand and smiled at me before leaning in and giving me a long slow kiss, only breaking away when Doug started hollering in the back of the Limo.
‘Maybe you need to show her how you feel, actions speak louder than words, Gabe,’ he called over, winking at me.
‘I think he’s got that covered, Doug,’ Robert chuckled. Gabe shook his head and gave Doug a stare as I tried to look anywhere but at anyone.
‘What am I missing?’ asked Lexi looking at us puzzled.
‘Dad caught Mia and I in a rather compromising position in the kitchen this morning, Lexi.’
‘Having sex?’ asked Doug.
‘Yes Doug, thanks for clarifying the obvious.’
‘Wow, talk about embarrassing dude,’ Doug burst out laughing which set Lexi off, then Robert and Gabe joined in, while I sat looking at them horrified.
‘Guys seriously, it’s not funny. I was mortified.’
‘I do have to say that the look on your face was priceless, Mia,’ said Robert as he struggled to contain his laughter. I knocked back my champagne and Gabe put his arm around me and kissed my hair as they all chuckled at my expense.
‘I fail to see the funny side,’ I protested with a pout.
‘O come on, Mia,’ said Lexi. ‘After the incident with the Basque as well, it’s bloody hilarious.’
‘What incident with what Basque?’ asked Doug. Lexi filled him in and they all burst out laughing again and I shook my head and started to giggle.
‘It’s funny now, it wasn’t at the time,’ I sighed as I laid my head on Gabe’s shoulder.
‘Mia, I’m sure you’ll find this morning funny as well in time and I promise to let you know in the future when I’m coming home, to avoid any further incidents,’ smiled Robert.
‘I think that might be a good move,’ nodded Gabe. ‘While you’re all here together can we discuss Christmas? Are you coming home, Dad?’
‘Yes, I was planning to fly back from New York the morning of Christmas Eve, but if you don’t mind was hoping to return on the twenty-seventh as I’ve plans over there for New Year.’
‘Ok, well if you don’t mind, Mia’s parents are away so I was planning on cooking for the four of us. Doug too, if your parents are skiing again this year?’
‘Yes, I think they are.’
‘So would you mind it being the five of us Dad?’
‘Not at all, I’m sure it’ll be far more entertaining having a houseful of guests than just the two of us again.’
We all chatted excitedly about Christmas, I loved it and not just because it was my birthday. I felt the Limo come to a stop and Riley opened the door for Doug to get out and we all followed, laughing as we banged our heads. Gabe offered his hand to me as I finally made it and stood up.
‘Gabe, it’s where you took me for our first formal date,’ I smiled.
‘Dad loves it here and I thought it might be nice to come back.’
We were all welcomed with open arms by Pierre and shown to a large round table in the window with flickering candles and white lilies and I grinned as Lexi mouthed ‘Wow’ at me as we took our seats. Anything more expensive than Nando’s or Frankie and Benny’s was seriously upper class in her eyes, so this must be blowing her mind. Robert held out a seat for me and sat on my left and I heard Gabe mutter something under his breath as he sat to my right. As Robert ordered two bottles of champagne, I felt Gabe’s fingers caress the back of my neck and looked round at him.
‘I wanted to sit on your left to take advantage of that slit in your dress,’ he whispered as he ran his lips over my ear. ‘It�
��s driving me crazy knowing you’re bare under there.’
‘Then I’m in for a good time when we get home,’ I whispered back. I put my hand on his thigh, ran it up and squeezed his hard on and started to rub it under the cover of the table cloth. I smiled at him as he let out a groan and quickly covered his mouth with his one hand while the other covered mine and gripped my fingers around him tighter. I turned to look at Robert as I continued my assault on his son. It was time Gabe got some of his own medicine, after all, he did this to me in public often enough.
‘Robert, do you mind us calling Gabriel, Gabe? I notice that you always use his full name.’
‘Of course not Mia, I think everybody calls him Gabe except for me. Habit I guess, his mother preferred his full name and it’s stuck.’
‘I think it’s a lovely name, though I only tend to use it when I’m cross with him.’
‘I hope he’s not that badly behaved, Mia?’ Robert laughed.
‘No, he’s usually a perfect gentleman. We just have the odd disagreement because he’s so protective of me it can feel a little controlling sometimes.’ I squeezed Gabe hard and heard him shift in his seat.
‘I understand that, Mia. You know he never even talked about any girlfriends before you. I had a feeling he was too afraid to get attached to anyone again after his mother. You however, he was smitten with you on first sight. You know he rang me the day after he first saw you to tell me about you?’
‘No, I didn’t.’
‘Yes, he said he knew instantly that you were going to end up together, just like I did with Tabitha,’ Robert smiled and I gave him a soft smile back. I’d experienced a fraction of the pain Robert had when I thought Gabe had been killed in that accident, so the thought of what Robert went through made my stomach knot.
‘I felt the same about Gabe when I saw him, Robert.’
‘I’m glad you found each other Mia, he looks happier than I’ve seen him in a long time. I think that’s all down to you, so thank you.’
I smiled not quite knowing what to say. Robert was supportive, for now, but I knew if I didn’t step up and do as he asked, to sort out my commitment issues, he was going to get tough. I was grateful for Pierre bringing the champagne and popping it with a flourish before serving us all. I still had my hand on Gabe and giggled as I realised he was trying desperately hard to hold a conversation with Lexi while squirming in his chair. I went to move my hand to give him a break, but he gripped it harder controlling the pace of my strokes. I tried to tug it away again when I was handed my menu, but he wouldn’t let go and grinned at me, making me lay the leather folder on the table and turn the pages with my left hand.
I ordered seared scallops with serrano ham and felt Gabe stroke my fingers with his thumb giving his seal of approval which made me smile. I knew he’d order the same as me, so I’d chosen them especially for him. I then chose lobster and crab ravioli with broad beans and asparagus in a champagne cream sauce and a side order of fine green beans and creamed spinach. I smiled as I returned my menu and deliberately tightened my grip as they asked Gabe for his order. He looked at me wide eyed in horror.
‘He’ll have the same as me please,’ I advised the waiter. Gabe leaned over and whispered hoarsely in my ear and I looked at him surprised as he grinned cheekily. ‘Please excuse me everyone, I need to visit the ladies.’ I laid my napkin on the table and stood up. Robert, Doug and Gabe immediately stood up as well, they were so well mannered. Lexi was looking very confused and I noticed Gabe quickly buttoned up his jacket to conceal his bulge.
‘It’s ok Lexi, they aren’t all coming with me, it’s considered polite for men to stand when a lady does.’
‘I’m going with her,’ announced Gabe. ‘She got accosted by a man last time I left her to go alone, he made an inappropriate move and she ended up breaking his nose.’ Everyone looked at me open mouthed so I smiled and shrugged before Gabe stood behind me, pulled my chair back and grabbed my hand. He led me to the corridor that ran down the side of the restaurant shielded by the slate and water feature wall and pushed me up against it and started kissing me, his hands holding my face. When he pulled back I could see he was horny as hell.
‘You made me pretend to come to the toilet to make out with me?’ I asked.
‘No, to do this.’ He looked around and quickly turned, opened a door behind him and pulled me through it, locking it behind me. I looked around to find I was in a very chic washroom with a black sliding door at the end, which I assumed led to the toilet. I heard Gabe undoing his zip and looked around at him shocked.
‘Gabe, what are you doing?’
‘Mia, I’ve an erection that’s about to blow like Vesuvius.’
‘We’re in the toilets of a busy restaurant.’
‘No, we’re in the ladies disabled toilets and I haven’t spotted anyone in a wheelchair. Mia please, I can’t sit there like this all night. I’ve been hard since we had to abandon our plans at home and you groping me under the table from the moment I sat down hasn’t helped, my balls are on fire,’ he responded as he pulled himself out of his trousers. I stopped and stared at him open mouthed, it was quite a sight, him all beautifully tailored with his long, thick, hard cock sticking out. I neglected to remind him that he’d encouraged me to keep fondling him and I bit my lip and pressed my thighs together suddenly incredibly turned on. ‘Mia, are we doing this or what? We need to be quick before they realise something’s up.’
‘O something’s definitely up, Gabe,’ I giggled with a nod to his bobbing erection. ‘Sex or blow job?’
‘I was only expecting a quick blow job, but if sex is on the cards I’m all for it,’ he grinned.
‘The things I do to keep you happy,’ I smiled as I wriggled my dress up over my hips and bent over clutching the sink, exposing my bare behind and spread my legs for him. I watched his face in the mirror, never ceasing to amaze myself at how the look of lust on his face could make me even wetter. He stood behind me and ran his hand over my bottom and looked at me in the mirror as he held one hip and easily inserted his head into me before gripping my other hip.
‘It’s going to be quick, Mia,’ he warned. I nodded as he pulled my hips back and slammed forward into me. I reached forward and grasped the chrome taps to give myself something to hold onto, never losing eye contact with him as he pumped me from behind, slamming my pelvis into the counter top. ‘You’re so tight baby,’ he groaned. I saw my lips part and my face flush as I tried to take some deep breaths. I’d never been able to see his face properly when he fucked me from behind and the sight didn’t disappoint. He leaned over and ran a hand around my thigh and up between my legs and started to play with my clit, as I started to moan and push back against him.
‘O God,’ I groaned.
‘Mia, come now,’ he ordered in a deep low sexy tone as his fingers worked as quickly as his thrusts into me did. How did my body respond in an instant to that simple order? I was just a puppet and he was the master puppeteer pulling my strings and directing my every move. I started to groan and grip the taps harder as I felt my ascension begin and saw the look of pure male satisfaction on his face that I’d heeded his command.
‘Gabe?’ I whimpered as I felt my muscles start to contract.
‘Now, Mia,’ he growled, his eyes wild and dark boring into my reflection. He stopped playing with me and put his hand over my mouth and I screamed into it as I started to quake. I saw him grit his teeth as he pushed one final time and suddenly his face and body relaxed as I felt him twitching and his warmth filling me. He lay down on my back and released my mouth letting me catch my breath before pushing his fingers into my mouth for me to suck.
‘That was so hot,’ I groaned and he winked, stood up and pulled out of me. I went to stand and he put one restraining hand on my lower back.
‘Wait while I clean you up baby.’ He grabbed one of the clean rolled face clothes from the wicker basket on the counter top and ran the warm water over it as he smiled at me in the mirror before wiping hi
mself and then very gently running it back and forth between my legs. I watched him and remembered how embarrassed I’d been the first time he’d done this to me, now I loved that he could be so intimate with such a simple kind gesture. ‘Ok, you’re good to go.’ He stood and tucked himself back in his boxers and zipped up his fly. I stood up and pulled my dress down smoothing it over my hips, opened my clutch and pulled out my gloss and applied it.
‘Shit Gabe, look at my face. They’re going to know.’
‘Yes, you do have a rather well fucked glow about you,’ he chuckled happily.
‘Go back first so it doesn’t look obvious.’
‘I left on the pretext of needing to accompany you, we need to go back together.’
‘I can’t go looking like this.’
‘You have to. We’ve already been gone longer than was strictly necessary. Come on.’ He grabbed my hand and opened the door slowly and looked back at me and tugged my hand and we exited just as Robert came out of the gents to the left of us. Gabe and I stopped dead in our tracks, but he’d already seen us.
‘Ladies disabled toilet. Interesting choice, son,’ he smiled as he walked past and winked at us. I smacked Gabe on the head with my clutch and he looked around at me laughing as I did it again.
‘Your dad’s going to think I’m some … some … cock whore.’
‘No, my dad’s going to think lucky bugger, his super-hot girlfriend can’t keep her hands off him.’ He pulled me in by the waist and rubbed his nose up and down my cheek.
‘Well that’s the last time I’m having sex until it’s confirmed he’s back on that plane, so you better have enjoyed that.’
‘O I did enjoy it baby, but given your insatiable appetite for me, you know you won’t stick to your little threat.’
‘My insatiable appetite?’ I felt my eyes widen in surprise.
‘Yes, and I love that you can’t get enough of me.’ He kissed me before I’d the chance to protest again. ‘Come on or it’ll look even worse if we don’t go back.’ He took my hand and led the way.
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