Episode 404
Shaking off the feeling of actually feeling worthless in the situation he
moved forward. Knowing and hoping he would find Angie, it wouldnt be
too late. Right now he just needed to tell Ria. Maybe get her to come with
him. That would be what was right. To spend time with her in the hopes of
finding Angela.
Excuse me, Kevin placed his large hands over the center of the
front desk sliding them in closer to the other while the woman motioned him
to wait. Frowning, he stood there a few moments until he felt someones
hands press in over the center of his abdomen and slide up toward the center
of his chest caressing it in small circles as he closed his eyes. I
look for you and you always seem to find me.
Well thats what they call true love, Ria teased feeling
him turn to face her before dipping down and pressing his hand in over the
side of her face. His rough fingertips caressed her skin tenderly until his
lips brushed in against hers in a hesitant moment while her hand slid in against
his cheek. I missed you.
I missed you too baby, Im not used to you working this long and
being away from you, he slid his hands in over her hips slowly before
nudging his nose against hers when the thought of the original reason he came
here entered his head. We have to talk about something. Something kind
of important.
Why do I not like the sound of that, she ran her fingers through
his thick hair for a moment pulling back when she saw the look in his chocolate
eyes. Stepping back she folded her arms in front of his chest knowing that
she wasnt going to like this. Not at all. Kevin? Whats going
on?"
We still havent found Angie yet and I think I might know where
she is, Kevin bit down on his bottom lip rubbing his hands together
slowly trying to think of a way to tell her this. He knew that this would
end up bad somehow, it was just the gut feeling he was having. Pressing his
hand in over his eyes for a second, he felt a burning sensation building up
inside of his head. Probably one of those long lasting migraines that occurred
all the time these days. The only problem is that its on the island
Ria and I leave today.
Youre kidding, right? This is some kind of joke, Ria stepped
away from him seeing the way Kevins brown eyes stared out into hers,
slightly upset with the way she responded. A deep frown pressed in over his
lips as she shook her head and looked up at him. You do realize this
is just probably some way of her getting attention again Kevin? Thats
all this seems to lately. We think were getting somewhere in life with
each other and then you have to go off for Angie time and time again. When
are you going to stop searching for her and realize Im right in front
of you?"
Ria, baby. Come on, Kevin saw her turn away from him and he reached
out for her hand and grabbed it quickly in his. The strength from his pull
making her stumble into the center of his chest before she brought her hands
up and pushed roughly off of him. Ria, this isnt the only reason
Im going to the island too. Russ and Avery are going tonight too because
they are having their wedding over there Ria. They are two of my best friends
Ria--Angie isnt the only reason here.
And youre telling me that once we get there you wouldnt
go searching for Angela right off the bat and would focus your time completely
on Russ and Avery?" Ria questioned seeing Kevin go to answer that getting
caught up on what he was about to say. The frown on his face told her everything
as he pushed his hand through his thick, dark hair before taking in a long
breath. Thats what I thought.
Baby please, Kevin followed her down the hallway reaching for
her wrist softly seeing her stop midway and by the huff she let out, he knew
that she was angry. More than angry and when her dark eyes turned to look
out at him he frowned moving forward to cup her face in his large hands. Ria,
baby please dont get mad at me for something like this. I want you to
go with me. I want to show you my home. I want you to see my paradise, just
please let me take you there.
Why do you have to go tonight Kevin? Why couldnt Brant just go?"
Ria closed her eyes hating to stare into his when they were fighting. Somehow
he always had this way of looking at her that made her go insane and want
to forgive him right off the bat. The blood rushing through her veins was
boiling and she just couldnt let this down. She couldnt. Hes
the one that is engaged to her Kevin, he can take care of it. We can leave
tomorrow, spend the time with Russ and Avery when we get there. Brant can
find her on his own.
I cant do that Ria, Im the only one that knows how to get
around the island. Its my home, I know every little place on that island,
Kevin informed her feeling her pull away from his grasp and look to the side.
Feeling an ache carry over him he could tell that he was upsetting her and
thats what he always hated the most. After what he said in front of
Brant today he came here determined to show her how much he loved her and
now he was hurting her just by seeming to pick Angie all over again by what
she was saying. Please Ria, dont be mad at me.
How can I not be mad at you Kevin? Every time I think we have something
right Angie comes into your life and destroys it, a frown pressed in
over her lips as Kevin reached out to touch her face, but she pulled away
from him like he would burn her.
Baby, I love you, Kevin followed her not far behind as she moved
toward the on call room and he moved in behind her pressing his hands in over
the doorframe. She was frozen in front of him and he could feel the heat of
her body close to his. Just by the sounds of her breathing he knew she still
wasnt happy. Dont do this to me.
Dont do this to you?" Ria turned on her heel bringing a balled
up fist into the center of his chest seeing him stumble back when he wasnt
ready for that kind of movement from her. Looking around the hospital hallways,
she didnt even want to start on him right now and cause a scene. Did
you ever think that this effects me too Kevin? Did you ever think of that?"
Baby, Kevin watched her shove her palms into the door to open
it to the on call room as he frowned and heard the door slam behind her. By
the sounds of that, he knew he had a lot of making up to do as he moved into
the room turning on his heel to lock the latch on the door to get some alone
time with them. Ria, you should know by now that coming in here isnt
going to stop me from following you.
If I call security it will get you the hell out of here, she went
to reach for the phone hearing Kevins quick movements to grab the phone
before she could. Shaking his head he moved forward in a lightening quick
movement to cup her face in his hands, his lips pressing in over hers. Trying
to win her back with his kisses, the way hed done time and time again.
Just trying to get her to listen to him and try to understand the situation
without getting out of the league upset. The taste of her cherry chap stick
on his lips always drove him crazy and now as his lips teased in over hers
he tried fully to apologize. Until her hands pressed in over his chest distancing
herself from him. Kevin, leave.
No, he simply answered tipping forward to kiss her again, his
right hand sliding down toward the small of her back. His fingertips tracing
small circles in over her skin underneath her scrub top. Pulling away a moment
he gulped down and rested his forehead against hers. Ria honey, shes
just my best friend. I love you, no one will ever satisfy the love in my heart
that you have given me. I have never in my life loved someone truly like Ive
loved you. This whole situation will be over once we find Angie, I promise.
Brant will have to take care of her and her problems once we find her because
when I get home which Im sure wont take that long--I want to do
whats been waiting. Something that should be moved ahead. I want to
marry you Ria. I want to finally call you my wife and I dont care how
we make it possible. If we have to go to Vegas or something, then well
do it. Ria, I just want you and only you, so please dont be mad at me.
Kevin, I dont think
, she went to say something more
feeling his fingertips caressing the curve of her cheek tenderly, his chocolate
eyes were focused on her and only her as she looked away from him. Sighing,
she felt his index finger press in underneath her chin to make her look up
into his eyes. You dont mean that.
Ria, we could even do it tonight. All youd have to do is come
with me to the island and well do it there, dragging the pad of
his thumb along her bottom lip taking in a deep breath until pressing in closer
to her. His lips descended over hers feeling her lean in closer to him as
his arms wrapped around her hips raising her up higher to him while he crushed
her in against his chest. Moving over toward the couch in the corner he set
her down softly before moving in over her, his hand pressing back her long
dark hair. Ria, come with me tonight and well get married tonight.
Who cares about the people. The only person I need to share that very special
moment with is you Ria. I love you.
Without saying another word he moved up to pull his shirt over his head and
drop it to the side of them. He settled in over her carefully before pressing
his index finger in over her lips to silence her when she was about to give
him an answer. Reaching down he grabbed a hold of her leg moving it around
his waist before sighing.
Ria, think about it for a few, Kevin hushed feeling her fingers
gliding in against his heated skin and up through his thick dark hair. This
is something important. I love you Ria and I need you to see that Angela is
nothing to me. Only a friend and thats all. My heart only belongs to
the one in my arms right now Ria. I love you and only you.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Stupid son of a
Brant cursed under his breath slamming
a shirt into his suitcase while preparing for the trip ahead of him. He reached
for another one of his shirts and felt his anger bubbling inside of him after
the earlier confrontation hed had with Kevin. Don had urged Brant to
let it go insisting that Kevin was just feeling the same tensions that Brant
was about losing Angela, but Brant knew better. Brant knew full well what
Kevin was trying to say when hed arrived earlier spouting off about
how much Angela meant to him. The writing was on the wall and now it was time
for Brant to take action.
Hes not going to take her away from me, Brant vowed in a
tight voice thinking about how blind hed been to the situation that
had been taking place right before his very eyes.
With Russ and Avery hed always been cautious. Hed always been
concerned about what was unfolding in front of him and he never trusted Russ.
It was his mistrust of Russ that had caused a wedge between him and Avery,
yet it was clearly justifiable in the end now that Avery was with Russ. Yes,
Brant had felt it was his downfall and hed tried to keep from avoiding
that same mistake with Angela, but it was clear that was going to cost him.
Kevin was obviously still in love with Angela and Brant was going to have
to find a way to prove to Angela that past history or not he was the better
man. Kevin was the past and he was her future. Once Brant found her he was
certain that she would remember him and remember what they had with one another.
He would make it clear once and for all.
He cant take away what Ive waited my whole life to find,
Brant muttered under his breath his frustrations mounting as he shoved another
shirt into the suitcase stuffing it to the brim.
I thought I heard you in here, Augustus popped his head in through
the half opened door to see his grandson assaulting the suitcase in an attempt
to close it. Hey, whoa, wheres the fire?
Im going to the island, Brant explained pushing the top
of the suitcase down the best he could in order to zip it up. Kevin
believes Angela mightve gone out there and Im going to find her.
I wasnt aware that youd honed in on her location,
Augustus noted giving his grandson a long once over, but am I to assume
thats what the shouting outside was all about earlier?
The shouting was about the fact that Kevin doesnt have a clue
where Angelas heart really is. She and I are happy together and yes,
while she mightve had some kind of trauma that caused her to forget
that, shes starting to remember, Brant huffed stubbornly turning
around to face his grandfather. I love her and Im not about to
let him stand in the way of that.
I wasnt aware that he was trying to do such a thing, Augustus
noted seeing Brant start to pace around the room. Is it perhaps a situation
where your perception is skewed in the wrong direction?
Unfortunately I was in the wrong direction for a long time, but I see
things clearly now, Brant clenched his fists at his side shaking his
head as reality came crashing in upon him. After all of this time I
thought that I was okay with things--that Kevin being involved in her life
was okay because they were friends, but now
Its like everything
he felt for her has been reawakened in an instant and Im worried about
what will happen if I dont reach her.
Do you honestly believe that Angela would discard her feelings for you
due to her past with Kevin? Augustus questioned sensing the tension
in his grandson.
Im not sure what I believe, but I dont want a repeat of
what happened with Avery. Yes, I know now that wasnt meant to be, but
damn it Angela is having my children and I cant lose her. I wont
lose her, Brant blurted out with a huff reaching for his suitcase and
marching out of the room in the hopes of finding his way to Angela before
it was too late. One way or another he would do what was needed to bring her
memories back to her so that they could finally be together as it always shouldve
been!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Shannon set her keys down on the kitchen counter thinking about the long day
shed had behind her. Right now she wanted nothing more than to hit the
sheets and go for a few minutes of rest before she had to get moving again
for the party that she and Don had promised Hart they would make an appearance
at. While it wasnt exactly her idea of a good time to go out to a party
especially after the day shed had, she knew full well that not only
were they under obligation to the party because it was Dons friend,
but the fact that it was at Dons fathers club made it even more
important that they head on over to it.
Hey I thought I heard you come in, Don popped his head into the
kitchen and waved at her. Smiling brightly he walked over to pull her into
his arms and offer up a small kiss. God, its good to see you.
It would be even better for the both of us if we didnt have to
go to that party tonight, Shannon sighed leaning into his embrace as
she felt exhaustion carrying over her.
Yeah, um about that, Don cleared his throat nervously releasing
her a moment later and walking over to the cabinet. He opened it up and pulled
out a box of animal crackers before tucking it underneath his arm. Actually
I was hoping that you wouldnt mind going there tonight without me.
Without you? Shannon blurted out with wide eyes before giving
him a small glare. Now why would I want to do something like that?
Because you love me, Don tossed back at her offering up a small
smile before noting the intensity of her frown. Look I wouldnt
have said anything about it, but the fact to the matter is that something
came up tonight.
With work? she arched a curious brow seeing him thumbing through
the cabinet once again to pull out another box.
Not exactly, Don paused not bothering to meet her eyes as it was
clear he was hiding something from her.
Don Shannon mouthed with a small scowl seeing his posture stiffen.
Okay look its not like I planned on it, but Brant had this thing
come up and
Don started in a hurried tone.
Brant, Shannon threw her hands up in the air and groaned, I
shouldve known that all things would lead to Brant. Somehow they always
do, dont they?
Look Shannon this time its serious, Don offered up in response
finally finding the courage to face his wife again. Angela has gone
missing and they arent sure what happened to her. Brant is a wreck and
And naturally its up to you to fix the situation, right? I mean
heaven forbid Brant deal with the situation like a grown up, right?
she folded her arms in front of her chest impatiently.
I am her doctor Shannon, Don reminded her with a small huff seeing
displeasure behind her brown eyes.
Thats not why youre trotting along on this search though,
is it? Its because you need to be the one to hold Brants hand
through it all, right? she tossed back at him with a scowl. Don
when are you going to learn that Brant is clearly capable of taking care of
himself?
Look Shannon I dont want to fight about this one, but what I will
say is that she might be in trouble. Brant is a mess and it isnt helping
the situation now that he and Kevin are fighting with one another.
So what? Why does this have to effect my life? she threw her hands
in the air and walked over to the refrigerator to pull out a can of Pepsi.
She popped it open before taking a long swig of the cold liquid. Why
does it have to disturb our lives together or Matts for that matter?
Ive already talked to my parents and they have no problems keeping
an eye on Matt, Don informed her brightly, Matt loves seeing his
grandparents so it wont be any trouble.
To you maybe, but it puts a huge crimp in our plans Don. You promised
Hart that you would be there tonight, Shannon explained with a huff.
Surely you cant back out on your promise to him.
Ive already spoken with him about the situation and he understands,
Don continued to explain knowing full well that she wouldnt be satisfied
with any answer he was offering her. Look its complicated
With Brant it always is Don, but through it all youre right there
at his side, arent you? she sighed finally giving up on the debate
while taking another sip of her drink.
I cant help it Shannon. Its who I am and when a friend is
in trouble
he explained matter of fact.
I know the drill Don, she held her hand up in the air. You
dont have to explain it to me.
Shannon its important, Don sighed making a small movement
forward to reach out to her. He felt her hands press in to push over his arms
and keep a distance between them.
It always is when it comes to Brant, she mouthed in response stepping
back and meeting his pleading blue eyes. Look you do what you have to
do because I have a party to get ready for since obviously one of us needs
to step up to the plate and honor our commitment.
Shannon I
Don started again with a small frown only to see
her holding her hand up in the air.
Lets leave it at that considering that the last thing I would
want is for us to fight about this. Its not worth another round between
us. You do what you need to do for Brant and Ill do what I need to while
youre gone, she suggested giving him one last look. Do what
you have to do Don.
Shannon, Don sighed watching her walk out of the kitchen and leaving
him to his packing now that it was clear that once again she was upset with
him for being a friend. Still knowing what Brant was going through now that
he was on shaky ground with Angela, Don knew full well that he needed to be
there for him especially if Kevin was honestly going to try to stake a claim
in Angelas life all over again.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Off the truck ladies, off the truck, Chase stepped in closer
to Mindy and Trisha knowing that if he left them on the truck the both of
them would try and carry a few things in as well and they were just supposed
to be his companions to have fun at the party tonight. When Rob gave him this
DJ job for the night, he was excited as ever. Sure, it was so sudden, but
he could care less. This was his passion, this was his love. It didnt
matter if he had two hours notice, he would have been on the road when he
was supposed to be there. Jason had come with them to offer up his help in
bringing everything into the club so Chase didnt have to do it himself
and of course he accepted. Jason was huge, hed get it all set up in
no time. Jason and I have everything under control. Why dont you
two just wait a couple and then follow us once were off the truck.
Fine, if you say so, Trisha was the first to jump down from the
truck knowing that she really didnt want to get all sweaty and disgusting
anyways. She looked up to see Mindy and Jason talking to one another while
her hands pressed in over his. A smile pressed in over his lips as he led
her toward the back of the truck and she jumped down whether she wanted to
or not. Looks like you two are a little touchy with one another.
Touchy? Hes my friend, Mindy saw Jason smile back at her
with his big dimples before he turned back to Chase who was telling him what
he wanted to do with the supplies he brought for tonight and the activities
he planned. There is no problem with two friends hanging out. Anyways,
hes gay.
Well there is such a thing as liking both a man and a woman you know,
Trisha pointed out seeing Mindy glance back at her and she shrugged her shoulders
before folding her arms out in front of her chest. Thinking for a moment she
realized that while things were pretty strong in their relationship as being
just friends--Jason and Mindy always seemed to have somewhat of a chemistry.
Honestly, you two do look kind of cute together.
Ive heard enough, Mindy replied before she could even let
her friend try to play the romance maker between her and Jason. Jason was
just her friend and that would be all he ever was. Sure, they had their moments
but that didnt mean they werent just friends. All friends have
their special moments. Jason and I are just friends. Nothing more Trisha.
I dont need our relationship getting pressured because Jason is going
to start to feel uncomfortable and hes a really good friend.
Alright ladies, Chase jumped down from the truck the last time
after him and Jason moved everything out of it. Looking back he saw Jason
grab a hold of the door and tug on it before jumping out. He stumbled slightly
as they heard the back door slam shut and Chase covered his ears. I
think thats why they have that long belt to help you pull it down. I
think you popped my ear drums.
Lets hope not because then Id have to try that whole DJ
thing and then youd have to give me the paycheck, Jason teased
as Chase shoved his hand into the center of his chest sending him back a few
steps. Jason laughed a bit before picking up a few things and then a few more.
Sure, he was probably carrying more than he had to, but he didnt want
to have over a dozen trips back with Chase to get his things. Well
see you in a few gals. How about you two come in with us and stay in. You
dont need to keep going back and forth like us men.
Mindy shoved him on the arm seeing him laugh and act like he was about to
drop the supplies in a teasing manner. Once they entered the club the blow
of the air conditioning in the place made it feel more comfortable. The heat
outside was too much and it didnt matter if they told her she had to
come back. She wouldnt. It was too comfortable in here to go back in
the smoldering heat. Once Jason and Chase walked back out she glanced over
toward the corner to see a familiar face.
Ill be back, Mindy pressed her hand in over Trishas
shoulder seeing her nod and she headed over in the direction of the man that
caught her eyes. So are you the waiter of the night or the sexy stripper
for later.
Ill be whatever you want me to be, Nate turned to Mindy
seeing the smile that pressed in over her young features as he swung his hips
forward and back a few times. Her laugh filled the air as he pressed his arm
in against the wall to talk to her as she reached out to nudge him softly.
So what are you doing here?"
From the corner of the room Jason spotted Mindy with Nate and felt his heart
rate quicken. The two looked like they were flirting back and forth as he
clenched his fists at his sides and his nose wrinkled in a bit of raging anger.
You know for someone who is so gay, you seem to get jealous quite easily
of her with other men, Trisha pointed out seeing the way that Jason
seemed to relax with her words as his blue eyes glanced over at her. She wiggled
her eyebrows up and down just knowing that there was something more between
Jason and Mindy. So if someone is so gay, why is he getting jealous.
Im not getting jealous, Jason informed her folding his arms
out in front of his muscular chest before turning back toward the scene of
Mindy and Nate flirting with one another. I just dont think Nathan
Pryce is a good guy at all.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
So about that whole stripper thing, Im totally up for it later.
Ill give you my number, bring my pole. Shake my butt for you,
Nate teased as his green eyes stared into hers before she turned to laugh
at him while he continued to swing his hips over and over again. Licking his
lips he heard break out in a bigger laughter as he shrugged his shoulders.
You know, I can totally give you something that no one ever gets the
chance at. Since I look like a penguin already dressed up in this waiter outfit--Ill
even bring my penguin thong. No one gets to see that. If you get me excited
enough, he can even poke you with his beak.
Okay, way too much information, she shoved at the center of his
chest seeing the way his large grin pressed his over his handsome features
before he reached up to push back his medium length blonde hair. Glancing
in her blue eyes for a moment he shrugged his shoulders and leaned further
into the wall. Seriously, you look good.
Well, sometimes I feel like a total idiot. Even if I do look good, I
feel like totally out of place. This is the only time you are ever going to
see me dressed like this, Nate informed her seeing the way she rolled
her eyes and nodded as he took in a long shallow breath. Even though
I only offered up to do this for Rob. The guy is really great and the fact
that he is Dons father only makes me want to help him out more.
Oh, so now the truth finally comes out. You didnt even have to
work this and you did it just to be nice, she teased reaching out to
work with the tie he had on and fixed it up a bit seeing him watching her
every movement. Patting him softly on the chest she reached up to play with
his hair a moment. Dont worry about it. I think its very
cute to know youre doing something like this. Only puts you up higher
in my book.
I already thought I was at the top of your list, Nate acted wounded
placing his hand over the center of his chest taking in a few deep breaths.
After he was teasing he tipped forward wrapping his arms around her to hug
her feeling her squeezing him in response tightly. Pressing a soft kiss against
her temple he took in a long breath and moved back pressing a long strand
of her soft hair behind her ear. In all seriousness here--how are you?
How are you feeling? Whats new?"
Gee, give me one question at once, she teased pressing her hand
in over the front of his firm chest seeing the way he smiled down at her.
Biting down on her bottom lip, her life had been pretty uneventful. She could
lie, but it would make no sense to do that. Im okay. Nothing really
special has been going on. What about you pretty boy?"
Nothing, I actually have
, something caught the corner of
Nates eye as he turned to see that Cori had arrived at the party. To
make things worse, not only did she come, but she was headed off in Robs
direction. He felt his chest tighten, his blood rushing through his veins
faster as he felt Mindy turn in his arms to see what he was watching. Oh
God, I cant believe she came here.
What is she doing here?" she questioned looking over at Nate to
see the distraught look behind his green eyes as his jaw tightened and he
slowly let her go. Pushing back his hair he tried to play out what he should
do and she could tell that this moment was bothering him. She softly pressed
her hand against his shoulder seeing his eyes break away from Cori for a moment.
She always seems to bring trouble no matter where she goes. She is so
much more trouble than shes worth.
Shes not all that bad, Nate tried to stand up for her a
bit, but he couldnt blame the town for them thinking she was a nut.
She was always a bit off the charts with how she acted and sometimes he thought
maybe he was the only one that got to see the vulnerable side of her. When
she wants to be she can be a really great person. I just think right now,
shes going to be making a huge mistake.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Wow, this place looks incredible, Kellen gushed taking in the
decorations and jazz theme music surrounding the atmosphere at Indigo Nights.
Everything was in place for a night of swing dancing and fun, something that
Coral Valley had been missing for a while. Touching Kipps arm gently,
Kellen pointed to the band on the front stage at the club. Im
so excited. I feel like Al Capone is going to just jump out into the crowd
and take us back to that point in time when real men werent afraid to
be stylish.
If he makes one more crack about style, Im going to vomit,
Kyle warned leaning over to whisper in Heathers ear.
I happen to think you look very sexy, she noted touching his shoulder
with a smile before toying with his silver tie.
Of course I do because I know how to hold my own in the hotness department
without the queer eye guy organizing my wardrobe, he mouthed in a mocking
tone, rolling his eyes as Heather pinched at his pinstriped suit jacket.
Now youre just being wicked Kyle, she frowned over at him.
Hey, he wanted Al Capone and Im sure I could oblige if you find
a Tommy gun around here he flashed her a wide grin.
Thats so not funny, her frown intensified as she looked
around the bustling club. They went all out tonight, didnt they?
I wouldnt expect anything less from the best, Kellen added
with a smile. Robs got the most incredible planners on staff and
Hey, isnt that Cori? Kyle interrupted pointing out a woman
in black who was walking through the crowd. I didnt realize she
was out of the loony bin.
Kyle, Heather swatted his arm once again.
I dont even know why she would be here considering that she should
be behind bars for shooting Diego in the ass like that. Regardless of what
he did with Sarah, I think he suffered far enough by having to experience
that, Kellen wrinkled his nose in disgust. He turned his attention to
Kyle again, no offense.
None taken, Kyle mouthed.
Seriously though she was did some pretty shady things to get Robs
attention, so youd think he would have a restraining order against her,
Kellen continued to ramble on. Shes clearly dangerous around firearms
and
Im sure shell be fine tonight, Kipp finally broke
his long silence. The last thing we really need to worry about is Cori
Warner when we have this party all around us. Its a time to celebrate
and enjoy the night for a change.
Ill second that, Heather piped in eagerly with a laugh,
Of course right now a champagne sounds nice.
Oh Ill get us all a round, Kellen nominated himself for
the job as Kyle shook his head.
Does he ever take it down a notch? Kyle questioned glancing over
at Kipp.
Not since Ive met him, Kipp laughed lightly spotting someone
he recognized in the crowd. Ill be back.
Kyle watched Kipp move off to speak with the man in front of him before turning
to Heather with a smile. Alone at last.
Id hardly consider us in the center of a huge party being alone,
she mouthed sliding her arms around his waist and hugging him closer to her.
Although it will do for now.
I thought so, Kyle smirked bending down to kiss her just as a
champagne glass was pushed between the two of them.
Drinks are here! Kellen squealed with delight pushing the drink
towards Kyle and Heather once again. Tonight is going to be so very
perfect and I cant imagine anything being better than this.
I can, Kyle grumbled grudgingly handing Heather the champagne
glass.
Kyle, Heather warned him once more.
Im just saying, Kyle whispered in response.
I think I spoke too soon, Kellen frowned drawing Kyle and Heathers
attention back to the crowd just in time to see Sarah moving through the entrance
across the room. Who invited the wicked witch?
I dont know, but Im not going to let it ruin my night,
Heather decided tugging on Kyles arm. Lets go dance or something.
Youre on, Kyle decided knowing full well that tonight he
was going to focus on Heather and not let anything including Sarah being at
the party ruin their night.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Do you want to explain to me why in the hell we are here? Sarah
hissed under her breath looking around the room at the party that surrounded
them. When Douglas had insisted on their making their debut as husband and
wife, she had been less than thrilled, but now, well she was far more agitated
than shed been earlier. She felt his hand on her elbow. While shed
wanted to shove him away from her and let him know how much he repulsed her,
there was a certain electricity that carried over her in being beside him.
Taking in a breath she finally forced a distance between them in order to
glare up at him. Well?
Were here because this is a party for my daughter, Douglas
replied in a smooth and even tone waving for one of the waiters to bring him
a glass of champagne. The waiter did as instructed and as Sarah reached for
a glass as well Douglas caught her wrist mid-movement. He nodded towards the
waiter to retreat before speaking up again, My wife will take a sparkling
grape juice.
The waiter nodded accordingly before setting off in search of Douglass
request.
Dont think that because were married now that you can boss
me around, she snapped at him glaring up at him behind narrowed eyes.
You have no right to dictate my actions.
Given that your drinking lead you to my bed, which is a place you claim
to loathe being in most of the time, I would imagine it is in your best interest
to refrain from taking the alcoholic sedative for a while, he wiggled
his eyebrow at her suggestively, Wouldnt you agree?
The only thing you and I agree on is that I hate you and you hate me,
which again begs the question of why you felt the need to parade me around
this place, she wrinkled her nose up at him once again before taking
another look around the party. Clearly you dont need me to feed
into your over glorified ego.
I need you for a distinct purpose, Douglas informed her with a
stiff tone, his dark eyes searching her features for a long moment. You
see this party tonight is for my daughters boyfriends daughter
and her boyfriend.
And I care why? Sarah questioned arching a disinterested brow
up at him. She saw the waiter approaching with her glass of juice and she
found herself wishing that it was something stronger. She accepted the glass
before taking a long sip of it and pretending that it was something more.
Because as I said before you serve a purpose and part of that is in
our making public appearances with one another, Douglas explained in
a low whisper bringing his arm around her waist. He hugged her in closer to
him before dipping down to whisper in the back of her ear. This is undoubtedly
something that can benefit us both.
And how is that? she questioned leaning into him as well. She
placed her palm flat across his chest to feel his heart beating beneath her
touch. Her dark eyes met his with a newfound interest, but before he could
offer up an answer, she spotted it walking across the room in the form of
Dorothy Carpenter. Suddenly everything made sense. Laughing to herself she
stood up straighter and offered up an amused smirk, I take it youre
trying to recreate the thrills of the Amazon by offering up a taste of regret.
I dont have the faintest idea what you could be suggesting,
Douglas answered innocently enough. His dark eyes cast out across the room
where he was suddenly aware of Dorothy watching him and Sarah with one another.
Dropping his arm around her waist in a tentative motion, Douglas found himself
gazing into Sarahs eyes with all the intensity and passion that would
be needed to get his point across. Did I ever tell you that I absolutely
loathe you with every fiber of my being?
I cant quite recall if we delved into that particular conversation
with one another considering that the very sight of you makes my skin crawl,
Sarah whispered in response issuing him an icy smirk while her hand curled
over his shoulder. I despise you.
Being married to you is like being stuck in hell on Earth, he
leaned in closer to her, his fingertips skimming up against the side of her
face.
Now you know what it feels like for me especially when you drag me into
bed to share in your lackluster performances, Sarah wrinkled her nose
at him suddenly very aware of the nearness between them. She glanced down
to his lips seeking out his intentions as he inched in towards her. You
make my stomach turn.
Youre a vile, wicked woman Sarah, he mouthed in a lazy tone,
his fingertips tapering off into her hair while his lips pressed in over hers
in a feathery, light hint of a kiss. She felt him nudge her head back ever
so slightly to claim more control of her mouth and instinctively she wrapped
her arm around his shoulders squeezing him lightly.
Well isnt this priceless, Dorothy spat out capturing both
of their attention with a huff. Leave it to you to come in and ruin
a perfectly good party.
Dottie, Douglas craned his head to the side just enough to see
his former flame glaring over at him. Smiling to himself he stood up straighter
his arm slinking around Sarahs waist protectively, why how lovely
it is to see you.
Oh please, Dorothy rolled her eyes at him, I know full well
you have no interest in this party that Sam is having for Wayne, so what gives?
Im here to support Jenna, Douglas explained with a triumphant
smirk, She invited me here tonight.
I would seriously have to question what it was you did to wrangle such
an invite out of her, Dorothy scoffed over at him before glancing over
at Sarah, but then again nothing about seeing you here tonight surprises
me.
Oh pardon my bad manners, Douglas tipped down to nuzzle Sarahs
neck with his nose, placing a kiss on her shoulder before drawing her in nearer
to him. Dottie, this is my wife Sarah. Sarah this is
I know who she is, Dorothy mouthed with a dry scowl shaking her
head at the two of them, and for the record neither one of you shouldve
come here tonight to make a mockery of what Sam worked so hard to put together.
Its great to see you too Dottie, Douglas cut her off abruptly
recognizing the spark behind her eye that had him all too amused as she stood
before him.
As nice as its been, Sarah placed her hand over Douglass
chest possessively, I believe we have a room to work.
Indeed we do sweetheart, Douglas nodded in agreement watching
Sarah step forward to wrap her arms around his shoulders. She threw an explicit
kiss onto him leaving him completely unprepared for the movement. He stumbled
backwards a bit nearly tripping over one of the decorated tables as Dorothy
threw her hands up in the air and retreated to go speak with Alicia, who was
now keeping an eye on the situation as well.
After Dorothy left, Douglas couldnt help but snicker seeing the amusement
behind Sarahs eyes. He glanced over at a now complaining Dorothy and
smirked, Oh you are good Sarah. I think I got exactly what I was hoping
to accomplish tonight.
If you keep playing the game the right way, youll be getting a
lot more than these small steps, she assured him with a newfound confidence.
She teased her fingers over the lapel on his jacket before she met his eyes
with a new determination. If you give me what I want, then Ill
get you what you have waited a lifetime for.
Oh I believe that Sarah because Im not about to settle for anything
less, Douglas vowed knowing full well that one way or the other he would
make sure that Dorothy remembered full well how good they had it with one
another. Soon she would begging him to take her back and when that moment
arrived, victory would be his and he would revel in all of his triumph with
her by his side at long last!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Everything looks fantastic. I cant believe that you pulled all
of this off in such short notice, Preston noted turning to speak with
Rob. He let out a small laugh when the big band on stage broke into a swing
tune and the dance floor started to fill with eager partygoers ready to dance
and have a great time. On second thought yes I can. You always manage
to outdo yourself time and time again.
Thats because I pride myself on being the best in the business
especially when the party is for a family friend, Rob noted proudly
impressed at how smoothly the party was taking off around them. I guess
you could say that I was inspired this time around.
Clearly, Preston noted thinking about all the planning the went
into the night, My son is going to be surprised and impressed.
I certainly hope so since his girlfriend worked very hard to make sure
tonight was a great one, Rob added with a thoughtful expression, and
while I cant say enough how great she is for Wayne, I was hoping that
maybe I could get a word with you about that offer we talked about a while
ago.
About the potential business offer? Preston arched a curious brow
at him.
Thats right, Rob nodded in response, I know you said
that you needed time to think things over, but I was hoping that you might
be interested in considering a partnership given that Im wanting to
expand.
I get what youre saying and as tempting as it all is, I do have
one question, Preston replied with a hint of a smile, When in
the world are you going to find the time between the club and the gym?
Its for me to worry about, but then again Im not really
concerned, Rob shrugged his shoulders simply, After all I was
asking the best possible person to be a full time partner and well, if you
were tempted by my proposal, I was hoping youd do most of the overseeing
on the project.
So in other words I get to run it and do all the work and you get to
sit back and enjoy the potential profit, Pres raised a curious brow.
Something like that, Rob shrugged his shoulders simply, but
look on the bright side. Im giving you all access to play with my money
in having it at your disposal. That should make you feel important.
Gee, when you put it that way, Preston laughed lightly shaking
his head at his long time pal.
Im serious Pres, Rob patted his friend on the back, I
want a partner who isnt going to flake out on me since this is something
Ive wanted to do for a while. The club and the gym have been great,
but Ive always wanted something more
And what does Alicia have to say about this one? Preston couldnt
help but ask.
She said if I dont get you to say yes, then I can forget about
it, Rob laughed lightly thinking about his wifes position on his
new potential business venture.
So thats the real reason why youre twisting my arm, eh?
Preston shook his head again. I guess if it keeps you from having Alicia
overrule your decision, then Im sure we can work something out. Though
I dont want her out for my blood for saying yes.
Trust me if you say yes, shes going to be thrilled, Rob
explained excitedly ready to say something more when Cori stepped over to
the two of them and moved in beside Preston.
Rob, hey hi, Cori waved up at him, her brown eyes wide with curiosity
and enthusiasm, I was hoping I would catch you here tonight.
Cori, Rob replied with a surprised expression on his face, I
didnt realize you were going to be here tonight.
Considering that I helped put a lot of this together, I wouldnt
miss it for the world, she boasted proudly. Standing taller she looked
around the room and smiled brightly, Its amazing to see how it
all went from an idea on paper to something so wonderful.
Yes it is, Rob nodded a bit uncomfortably while adjusting the
neck of his shirt.
Im so glad that I was able to be a part of it, Cori continued
with a grin as she stepped forward pushing her way between Rob and Preston.
Its part of why I wanted to come over and speak with you. You
see Im kind of out on my own again now since well Diego and I worked
things out and, well I was kind of hoping that my job was still waiting for
me like Id hoped it would be
Actually I, Rob started with an uneasiness in his tone looking
around the room for a second before Nate swept in and tugged on Coris
arm gently.
Im sorry. I hate to intrude, but I need to borrow her for a few
minutes, Nate offered up apologetically leading Cori away from the two
men. Once he had her out of earshot, he turned to glare at her. What
do you think youre doing?
Trying to reclaim my life and my dignity, but obviously you wanted to
embarrass the hell out of me here, didnt you? she scoffed back
at him.
Actually Cori Im saving you from yourself which is the one thing
you need right now more than anything, Nate informed her with a frown
wondering why she couldnt see it wasnt wise to relive the same
mistakes over and over again.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Where did Nate go?" Jason looked to Mindy who was now approaching
him and Trisha as they talked. His body was leaning back against the stage
as he looked up to see Chase setting up the last few things before he could
start up for the whole party. Looking back to Mindy he saw her fold her arms
out in front of her chest and he smirked a bit. Did he decide to go
chase after the psycho again?"
He said he was trying to be a good friend and stop her from making a
dumb mistake. As much as I am not a fan of Coris--I can respect his
decision, Mindy pointed out seeing the way that Jason shrugged and looked
away from her and turned toward Chase watching him. She moved in next to him
and placed her hand over his seeing the way his blue eyes glanced down at
her hand over his on the stage. Good friends are often something we
lack these days.
Youre lucky if you find the right ones, Jason added feeling
her fingers thread through his giving it a tight squeeze as Trisha cleared
her throat on their moment making Mindy pull her fingers from his. Jason turned
toward the crowd as Mindy moved between him and Trisha. So about this
party? We should probably have some fun of our own while Mr. DJ is working
with the crowd.
Sounds like a deal, Jason looked to Mindy seeing the way she responded
to him without even looking at him at the moment. She was staring off at Nate
and Cori again and the way they talked to each other in the corner of the
room. Her eyes were worried and her eyebrows were tightening with some kind
of expression as he took in a deep breath. I just am kind of worried
about his decision. I know Nate is someone who can stick up for himself, but
Cori is so wrong for him to be around.
And why is that? If he likes her--I dont see the problem,
Jason blurted out seeing the way that Trisha turned to look at him knowing
that she was probably thinking of the words he said earlier about Nate with
her. Sure, he was contradicting himself, but he couldnt help it with
this case.
Gee, thats funny coming from you, Trisha stated with a small
huff seeing the way Jason glanced at her and she shrugged her shoulders. Im
just saying.
Well dont, Jason turned to Mindy again seeing her watching
Nate very carefully now that he was spending the time with Cori.
Cori is just a very screwed up person and no matter how different Nate
seems--he is a very good guy with the best intentions of everyone on his mind.
Hes a great guy and having someone like that in his life is only going
to pull him down, Mindy pointed out glancing back at Jason as his bit
down on his bottom lip trying to hold back his words from saying anything
else. She turned to him again and watched Nate try to talk to Cori in a calm
manner. I just dont want him to be pulled down with her when I
know what kind of person she is and what she can do to him.
Well, now really isnt the time to worry about that kind of thing.
Nate can take care of himself and hes good enough at it, Jason
blurted out not wanting Mindy paying too much attention to him throughout
the whole night. Deep down he kind of felt like Mindy was melting into Nate
and he couldnt help but feel jealous. The guy wasnt even trying
and he was getting all of Mindys attention of the night when he had
tried so very hard to impress her a couple of times tonight. Then again, Nate
was straight and so was he--even if Mindy thought different. Sooner or later
he was going to have to make an impact on her and he knew it. I say
just let him do his thing tonight. Hell be fine. He always is.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Let go of me Nate, Cori snapped tugging her arm away from him
once they made it over toward the corner of the room away from the rest of
the crowd. She couldnt believe that he would just treat her like that
in front of everyone. He had no right to come up to her like that when all
she was trying to do was restart her life over again and set something up
for her future. Sure, it may have been totally out there, but what does someone
expect when someone is trying to get their life on a roll. Nate had no right
to try and stop her from getting her life back. Sure, things were out of place
and the time may have been wrong, but he had no right to baby her like he
was. Im not your child Nate. You cant stop me from doing
things that I want to do. You dont own me.
Well, right now if you dont know about it much honey--everyone
seems to think that you are carrying my baby, so in that case Im just
doing what is best for my own child, he bit right back seeing the glance
she gave him before stomping her foot into his making him gasp out reaching
down to grab his foot in his hands jumping up and down for a moment. His glare
centered in over her before he shook his head knowing that he was just trying
to save her from going back to the loony bin. I told you back in the
day Cori that I was going to take care of you and you may not believe it,
but thats exactly what Im doing right now. Everyone does think
that child growing inside of you is mine and everyone will know it eventually,
so I have the right to tell you that you need to chill out.
The baby inside of me is not yours
it belongs to, she went
to say something but thought twice knowing that someone in the crowd could
hear her say it was Diegos and she didnt quite want that. Especially
after everything that happened and she couldnt let anyone bring him
back to town and tell him about his future of having a child with her. It
doesnt mean you can have total control of me you know.
Im not trying to control you, Im just trying to stop you
from making another huge mistake and end up back in the mental hospital. I
know you have a lot of potential in life and what you are doing right now
is just sending you right back to the place you dont want to be at,
Nate tried to urge her to listen to him about her life and changing her ways.
I know it seems hard when you have to change something that you have
been doing for a long time, but you have to take a chance and change. Im
taking a chance at helping you, so why dont you help yourself and learn
to deal with situations better. You cant just go up to Rob and start
harassing him like that. What the hell were you thinking?"
I dont have to answer to you and I really dont think I was
harassing him. I was just asking him a simple question, she informed
him seeing the way that Nate frowned at her and she shrugged. Blowing off
the question, she just didnt seem to care about what he had to say right
now. I dont care what you think is going on, but I wasnt
harassing him.
Okay, even if you werent harassing him, I think you need to stay
away from him. Hes a good guy Cori--he doesnt need any excess
problems in his life, he firmly added seeing the way her brown eyes
rolled at his statement and he reached out for her wrist holding her close
to him. Im not kidding Cori. Leave Rob alone before he gets his
brain into gear and realizes you are still a threat and you end up right back
where you started.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
You didnt mention that we were going to be at Robs club
tonight, Wayne noted seeing the dark building in front of them. He felt
Sam slink her arm around his and smile widely. I thought you said that
they were having an old time movie marathon in theme tonight at the old cinema.
I know what I said, but I wanted to stop here first, Sam explained
with a bright smile leading her boyfriend towards the building. I promised
my dad that we would stop by and see him for a minute since he and Jenna are
working on something together for the baby.
They are working on it here? Wayne arched a doubtful brow as she
lead him along towards the building. Why do I find that strange?
Because youre always a skeptic and a doubter, Sam wrinkled
her nose at him. You want to think the worst about the situation before
you are in it.
Thats not true, he put his foot down and stopped mid-step.
Feeling her try to guide him along, he reached out for her fingers and pulled
her slender frame back to his. Their eyes met and she curled her lip in a
frown.
Wayne I told you we wont be long, she frowned feeling him
reach out to touch the side of her face gently.
Tell me something, he began with a curious expression, Whats
really going on tonight Sam? You seem tense.
Im not tense, she shook her head adamantly before her eyes
met his again. Im just eager to get things rolling thats
all. We have a lot ahead of us tonight and
And yet you wanted to catch a movie before our flight? he arched
a speculative brow. He searched her eyes for a long moment before speaking
up again, Is this when youre going to tell him? Right before we
leave?
Wayne I
she frowned over at him, I already told you
I dealt with the situation.
I know what you said, but given the way youve been acting this
week something tells me that you werent on the up and up with me. Your
dad doesnt know about our plans, does he? he blurted out in a
straightforward question. You never told him, did you?
I told him more than enough, but he wasnt listening, she
confessed uneasily stepping to the side and looking towards the doors to the
club. I dont want to think about that tonight though.
Sam, you cant keep lying to yourself about this situation. You
owe your father the truth, he frowned over at her. He felt her pull
on his hand before he squeezed her fingers in his. You cant keep
him from the truth especially when lying isnt going to make anything
easier. If you just up and vanish how are you going to explain that?
In a very polite conversation on the phone, she replied quickly
seeing the disapproval behind Waynes eyes, Look its not
like I want to hurt him you know. I just cant bring myself to break
his heart. He cant deal with that kind of stress right now.
And you think keeping him in the dark is going to make it any easier?
Wayne sighed releasing her hand and stepping back, Sam you cant
carry on that way. Its not going to help anything.
Just trust me. I know what Im doing baby, she murmured moving
forward to bring her arms around his waist. She hugged him to her tighter
before tipping on her toes, Please Wayne. Just for tonight
You have to talk to your dad before its too late, Wayne
reminded her once again.
I will. I swear, she nodded in response thinking about all that
was waiting for them inside the club. She reached for his hand again, Come
on lets go inside.
Sam I mean it. You cant keep the truth from him, he pointed
out once again, Itll only hurt him if you dont be honest.
I will Wayne, she groaned ready to say something more when she
spotted someone walking out of the club. She looked beyond the shadows to
realize it was her father.
There you are, Hart waved over at the two of them, I was
hoping that I would find you both out here.
Were here, Sam forced a small smile seeing Hart had concealed
his costume in a long, black trench coat. Taking in a breath she lead Wayne
forward hoping he would drop the subject they were hashing out with one another.
Hey Hart, Wayne resigned himself to going along with Sam. He waved
his hand back at Hart before smiling at him.
You two look dressed up tonight, Hart noted with a wink over at
Sam. Going somewhere special?
Actually we are, Wayne nodded back at him. Sam and I were
Here to see you right now since you wanted us here, Sam gently
tapped the back of Waynes shoulder to keep him quiet. Shall we
go inside?
Sure, Hart replied brightly stepping aside to open the door for
them, After you two.
Okay, Wayne nodded tipping his head down to say something to Sam
when a chorus of voices caught him completely off guard.
Surprise! they shouted in unison as Wayne looked up and saw the
Happy Birthday banner that was hanging across the room near a live band. It
was then that he realized that he was in for a big surprise!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
So, have you thought about what I said?" Kevin muttered after
the long silence between them while she rested her head against his chest
after they made love. His heartbeat had just started to slow down as he squeezed
his bicep around her tightly pulling her in closer to his body. There was
still a silence between them as he felt her fingertips tracing over the small
tattoo around his bellybutton as he took in a deep breath. If its
no, you can just say it.
Kevin, I dont need you marrying me to prove that you love me.
Believe me, I would love to marry you tonight, nothing would make me happier.
I just want to look in your eyes and know you love me, she raised her
head from his chest seeing the way he stared out at her and she trailed her
fingers in over his rippled abdomen. I know you love me, its just
sometimes when Angela steps in I think that the look Im getting right
now will only belong to me as long as shes not around.
Thats not true Ria, I love you. I mean yeah, I love Angela but
its like a best friend love. Im in love with you Ria, youre
the only one Im in love with and I want you to see that. No matter what
it takes, he whispered moving underneath her and turned to face her
feeling her resting against his right arm while his left caressed her face
tenderly. His fingers tracing over her beautiful face as he tipped forward
to press a soft kiss against her forehead. You know, I think they might
want to spray some disinfectant all over this before someone else lies down
on it. Its got a little bit of Kevin all over it.
You are so gross, she laughed slapping in over the center of his
chest hearing him let out a small laugh at how hard she hit him leaving a
red mark over his bare chest. Smirking she tipped down to press soft kisses
against the center of his chest outlining the small bite marks on his chest.
From being still a bit upset she left those there, whenever she was upset
thats what always seemed to happen. Kevin never seemed to mind though
which was a plus, but she still couldnt help the feeling that something
she thought Kevin was only thinking about what to say at the moment and not
forever. We need to stop doing this.
I cant stop doing that, he teased reaching around her to
softly cup her bottom in his hand feeling her swat him away as his deep laugh
filled the air. She moved up and started to get dressed as he sighed frowning
while he sat up on the couch and stared out at her. Seriously, Ria.
I cant. Its like impossible to make a freak like me stop.
Thats not what I mean, she reached for his dark blue jeans
tossing them at him while she got dressed seeing the way he stared out at
her with his light brown eyes. A smile pressed in over his face as he set
them to the side a moment, rubbing his hands against his bare muscular thighs.
Her eyes fell over the center of his lap before traveling up his body to see
him staring at her, his smile pressing in over his sexy features as he arched
his eyebrow up. Rolling her eyes she turned away from him seeing those sexy
dimples knowing that if she stared at him any longer she would get nothing
done and would surely get in trouble. I mean doing this in here. In
the on call room. Eventually someone is going to come here in and catch us.
Im pretty sure they wouldnt have a problem with it. Well,
unless it was a straight guy that saw my
, he paused a moment looking
down seeing her do the same before he laughed and shrugged. Well, honestly
I have been known to make straight men want to be gay so even the straight
guys would probably melt seeing me naked.
You are so cocky, you know that, she threw his shirt at him seeing
the way he stared out at her before laughing. Still, he didnt move from
the couch. Only set the shirt on top of the pants and stayed on the couch
staring out at her as he laid back into the couch. You should really
get dressed.
I should, but I dont want to right now, he answered reaching
out for her hand rough pulling her in over him now that she was fully dressed.
His hands pressed in over hips as she rested her knees on each side of him.
Her fingertips glided up through his thick hair giving it a firm tug before
meeting his lips in a tender kiss. Taking the moment into his hands, he glided
his hands up the center of her back and into her long dark hair. His tongue
darted between her lips and the moment made her pull away from him breathlessly.
Have you thought about what I asked.
Whats that?" she felt his hands slide down over her bottom
cupping it making her squeal at his movement. Feeling his hardened body beneath
her she quickly moved up from where she was over him and saw him frown. Kevin,
we cant keep the door locked.
Fine, fine, he slowly stood up from the couch and reached for
his pants hearing the jingle sound his belt made as he started to slowly pull
the denim up his legs. But the whole marriage thing. Will you come with
me tonight? I promise you if its not your dream we will have another
one after, but if you come with me tonight. Well have our own little
dream, something special between the two of us.
Kevin as long as
, she watched him start to pull up the zipper
of his jeans and then start to work with his belt when she heard the sound
of someone trying to get in. Moving quickly she moved toward where he was
standing she grabbed his black t-shirt and shoved it into the center of his
chest roughly seeing his eyes widen. Grabbing him by the arm she knew that
he didnt even fully have his pants on when she shoved him into the closet
seeing him fall out on his bottom knocking over a mop in the process. The
mop toppled over onto him sending a few things down in the process as she
shut the door trying to make it so he was hidden. Quickly moving toward the
door she snapped open the lock and saw Zack moving into the room in a huff.
Whats wrong with you?"
What is wrong with you? You know youre not supposed to keep that
locked. You can seriously get in some trouble for that if I brought it up
to a higher power. You know that Merhan?" Zack saw Ria roll her eyes
at him as his jaw clenched and he moved in closer to her. You know when
I get that COS position here you are going to have to really have some apologizing
to do.
I dont have to do anything for you Zack because Don will be getting
that position, Ria went to move past him feeling Zack grab a hold of
her wrist pulling her back to him. Pulling always from him roughly she stared
out at him with an angered glance before biting back the feeling of wanting
to attack him. You know what, Im done talking to you. Im
going to finish up work because later I plan on leaving for a few days. To
take a couple days off, I have some big plans for tonight.
Oh no you dont, Zack shook his head folding his arms in
front of his chest seeing the way she looked back at him. A smug smirk pressed
in over his lips as he stared out at her. You might want to check your
schedule. Were low on staff and youre working a double tonight
Merhan. If you plan on doing that little vacation or whatever you had in mind--you
might as well kiss your position goodbye.
Youre kidding, she moved over toward the schedule looking
it over. Just when she decided that she was going to go with Kevin and take
him up on his offer she realized once again work was ruining that thought
of happiness. It was either work, Angela or some kind of event that ruined
things that seemed perfect. Fine, just back off. I dont need to
hear your shit.
Ria, you really need to start talking better to me before, Zack
moved forward only to feel the sharp slam of the closet door hitting him smack
in the center of the forehead. The force making him fall flat on his face
slightly sliding back as he saw a shirtless Kevin Adonis stepping out holding
onto a black t-shirt. Kevins angered brown eyes stared into his as Zack
reached up to grab a hold of his chin. So thats why the door was
locked. Youre going to be in so much trouble Merhan and
And you are going to keep your mouth shut, Kevin reached for the
neckline of Zacks scrubs pulling him back forcefully slamming the smaller
man against the wall. His angered brown eyes stared into Zacks as he
raised him from the floor his feet a few inches off. Staring him over, he
saw that Zack had one black eye and smiled at the sight of it glancing back
at Ria for a moment seeing her slightly worried, but not at the same time.
I dont know who gave you that one black eye Zack, but if you dont
keep your mouth shut Ill give you a matching pair. Do you understand
me?"
Yeah, yeah. I got it, Zack quickly answered feeling Kevin drop
him to the ground and tried to breathe in deeply. Just when he thought he
was in the safe he felt the slam of Kevins palm against his throat sending
him against the wall as Kevin dug his fingers into his neck. I said
I got it. Let go. Let go.
One more warning--if you ever, ever talk to Ria like that again. I swear
to God, not only will I give you a black eye, but I will break every single
bone in your body and if you continue to harass her. No one will even find
a bone of yours, Ill make you disappear and no one will ever know,
Kevin promised tapping the side of Zacks face seeing him turning a pale
shade of red. Kevin let him go and the second he let go of him Zack ran out
of the room to escape any further injury as Kevin turned to Ria. Shrugging
his shoulders he started to pull on the tight black t-shirt that clung to
his every muscle in his torso. What?"
I could have gotten in trouble you know, Ria pointed out seeing
him shrug and move over toward her. His arms wrapped around her waist pulling
her up to him as he pressed a few loving kisses up against her lips. You
dont care though.
No one is dumb enough to fire my baby, not with my history, Kevin
teased rubbing his nose up against hers hearing the way she laughed before
he pressed another tender kiss against her lips. So, youre coming
with me now, right? Well get there--get married. I know Angela is there
and Brant can find her once I give him directions. What do you say?"
Kevin, you heard him. I have a double shift, I cant go tonight,
she muttered seeing the way he frowned and she reached up to caress his rough
face tenderly. Memorizing his sexy masculine features with each touch her
fingertips made up against his warm skin. I cant.
Of course you can. I want to marry you Ria, so please just come. The
jet is going off soon and I have to go. I want you with me, I want to marry
you. Tonight, he went to say something more until she placed her finger
in over the center of his lips and she saw the upset look behind his chocolate
eyes. He felt her press a small peck against his lips and his eyebrows tensed
together. Ria, please?"
Kevin, I will get out there as soon as I can, she promised feeling
his hands gripping onto hers tightly while his large fingers laced with hers.
He brought her hands up to his lips pressing a loving kiss against them. Closing
her eyes she wished she could follow through with him and leave right now
just like that. You can go out there and Ill meet up with you
as soon as work dies down. I promise.
But
, Kevin went to say more as she silenced him placing
her index finger over his lips and he sighed with a nod. Tipping down he cupped
her face lovingly and kissed her lovingly wanting her to be with him like
no other, but knew that asking her to come with him and stop working would
be the wrong thing to do. I have to go.
I know, she frowned running her fingers through his hair resting
her head against his chest as he hugged her in his arms tightly. I love
you so much Kevin. You find Angie and Ill be there as soon as I can.
I will, he sighed giving her one final kiss before moving back.
His hand slowly moved from hers, their fingertips skimming until he walked
out of the room leaving her alone. Sighing, she moved over toward the couch
they had been on earlier and dropped down.
She hoped more than anything that Kevin found Angela and this whole Angela
deal would be done with. More than anything she wanted to marry Kevin and
finally be able to call him her husband. She wished that time would work with
that, but right now all that she could do was what she was supposed to do.
And that was work. Work and then after that she would finally get a step closer
to all her dreams becoming a reality.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Don walked through the back door to the Ashford mansion not even bothering
to ring the bell as he had found the spare key hidden in the hollow rock near
the garden area. He popped the key into his pocket after hed opened
the door and made his way towards the foyer just in time to see Brant walking
down the stairs.
Youre ready so soon? Brant inquired raising an arched brow
over at his friend once he spotted Dons carry on bag. I wouldve
thought that Shannon wouldve handcuffed you down to the bed to keep
you from returning after you told her what you were doing.
She understood, Don paused before offering up a sly smirk, and
the whole handcuffing thing is for when I return.
I think Ill pass on the details, Brant rolled his eyes and
stepped past his friend making his way into the study. Besides I know
youre lying. Admit it. Shannon completely loathes the idea of you going
along with me to find Angela.
Shell get used to the idea, Don shrugged his shoulders and
followed his friend.
Trust me if I know nothing else about Shannon, then I know its
that she holds a grudge. That isnt just going to disappear especially
now that youre leaving town with me, Brant glanced over at his
friend once again before sighing. Don this is my problem. I dont
want to drag you into it. You have enough to deal with.
And you have more than your fill. Look man were going to find
Angela and bring her back. If shes on that island, then were going
to locate her and get her to see that she doesnt need to waste her time
around Kevin. She loves you and even if she cant remember it, she will
soon, Don promised hoping to alleviate his pals fears. You
are about to have a family together.
I know, Brant sighed closing his eyes for a moment while his thoughts
returned to Angela. Its just in having her gone, well its
killing me.
I know man, but were going to find her, Don stepped forward
to pat Brants shoulder. You have to believe that.
I know, Brant nodded once again his determination carrying over
him once again, Were going to find her and when we do Kevin Adonis
is going to see once and for all that hes her history and Im her
future.
Youre still upset about what he said, huh? Don noted sensing
his friends anger. Brant Im sure he was just angry and worried
and
And I made the mistake once before in letting a friend in, but not this
time. I learned my lesson with Avery and Russ and I wont suffer the
same fate again, Brant proclaimed standing taller than before. Kevin
might be her friend, but Im the man she loves and Im not going
to let anything keep us from being together. We belong together and nothing
is going to change that.
You wont get any argument from me, Don raised his hands
up in the air defensively, but you might want to tone down the hostility
a little bit. He still is her friend you know.
I realize that, but that doesnt mean I have to like any of this,
Brant shook his head and sighed. Though you know for a short while I
actually believed that he wanted Angela and I to be happy together--that I
could consider him a friend as well, but obviously I was wrong. Clearly this
was all a mistake. A huge mistake.
Brant, Don opened his mouth to say something more, but then stopped
himself as Brant reached for his bag again.
Lets get going. I want to find her, Brant decided brushing
out of the room past Don and leaving Don to wonder if both Brant and Kevin
would emerge from this trip in one piece given the animosity that was clearly
brewing between the both of them. Something told Don that this trip was going
to be nothing but trouble!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Heather reached for the glass of champagne on the tray in front of her knowing
full well that while shed promised to be here to make an appearance
for the night she wanted nothing more than to go home and enjoy her husband.
Looking around the room she spotted Kyle over by the bar speaking with a couple
of the guys who worked over at Heathers company. While she couldnt
help but admire how cute he looked decked out in his themed suit mirroring
a dangerous man. His look was straight out of an old time gangster movie,
with his sexy gray suit accenting all of his sinful contours. That thought
in itself had Heather thinking about all the fantasies she had in store for
him once theyd made their runaround the party. Smiling over at him and
nodding, she held up her champagne glass and prepared to take a sip.
Well look what the cat dragged in, a voice mouthed from behind
her. She didnt have to turn around to recognize the agitated pitch and
in an instant she found herself rethinking the whole idea of making her rounds
at the party.
Arent you going to say anything? Sarah screeched over at
Heather, her words sharp and irritated.
I thought it best to follow Thumpers advice, Heather mouthed
in a smooth voice spinning around to see her sister glaring over at her. If
you dont have anything nice to say, then dont say anything at
all. You should try it out sometime. Although if you did, chances are people
would think you were mute.
You think youre so funny, dont you? Sarah scowled
over at Heather, her dark eyes full of contempt.
Not nearly as comical as the joke that youve become around town,
Heather couldnt help but jab, her green eyes flashing with amusement.
Tell me who is it today? Still Douglas or have you gone for someones
grandfather?
Go to hell, Sarah snapped reaching out to knock Heathers
champagne glass out of her hand and onto the floor with a thud. She stood
up taller and glared at Heather. You think youre so smart, dont
you? You really believe that youre better than me, dont you?
I dont think thats relevant to what you do with your life,
Heather snubbed her taking a step back to wipe at the front of her dress hoping
that the stain that centered in over her abdomen wouldnt linger.
You mightve fooled Kyle, but sooner or later hell see you
for the whore you really are, Sarah spat at her once again, balling
her fists at her sides. Hell realize that youre not good
enough for him and you never were.
Thats right coming from the woman who not only cheated on him
with Diego, but also wound up cheating on Diego with half the town as well,
Heather shook her head in response, Honestly Sarah you always said you
didnt want to be anything like mom, but look at you. Youre even
worse.
Youre the one who is worse. Youve always been a loser Heather
from day one and youre still a loser. You might have money behind you,
but it doesnt change what you are, Sarah snarled in response tossing
out a huff. Things only feel like they have changed for you, but they
havent.
Im not going to continue doing this with you, Heather finally
sighed at Sarah, Look I can understand why you might be miserable considering
that Cameron undoubtedly dumped you for marrying his worst enemy, but its
not my problem. I guess he just couldnt deal with your lack of loyalty
as that tends to be an undesirable trait.
Its one that you know a great deal about. Dont stand there
and pretend that youre some kind of saint because you arent,
Sarah informed her with a low snarl shaking her head at Heather. Youll
ruin things with Kyle sooner or later and then hell see that he made
a huge mistake in choosing you.
Unlike you Sarah I know a good thing when I see it and Im not
too stupid to let it slip away, Heather explained reaching for another
glass of champagne and pulling it off of the tray in front of her. She lifted
her glass towards Sarah and nodded before walking away and leaving Sarah to
glare at her.
Just you wait Heather, Sarah mouthed under her breath seeing Heather
approaching Kyle. Sooner or later your true colors will reemerge and
when they do Kyle will come back to me again. Im sure of it.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
...to be continued...