Wednesday evening/ Thursday morning
Jacob's POV
After Cadence left, I went home to think. How could someone be so beautiful and intelligent make me crazy? I understood her past but the future she had planned out was a crock of shit.
I took off my shoes and sat on the couch. I stared at the wall trying to figure out what I could do. My mind seemed unfocused with thoughts of her and somehow I felt worn down and defeated.
The first time I met her at the ball over a year ago she looked frightened and I figured she wouldn't last long. The escort business could be tough especially if you weren't ready to give up control. I am a dominant man and always have been. I believe in getting things done but as far as my personal life that's another story.
I had seen Cadence a few times and every time I spoke to her she would get nervous, end the conversation or even worse, leave. I thought maybe I scared her some because I can get a little domineering, but it was something else.
It came to me. Damn it!
I bet she was probably frightened because Garrett and I were involved in a ménage with Natalia. She saw us with Nat that night and any inexperienced person could be scared to have two attractive, dominate males fuck them at the same time. I'm not trying to be arrogant, but that could be intimidating to a woman who has never experienced it before. I wonder how many other woman thought the same way. Garrett and I were always together and sometimes women would shy away.
Garrett and I have been friends since we were in boys scouts. We hit it off the first day we met and had been friends ever since. We went to middle school all the way through college and now we own one of the largest real estate firms in the south as well as international real estate. We have always done things together but maybe we needed to have our own separate personal lives.
When was the last time you had a woman to yourself? She had asked me and she was right I had no idea. The last person was Lacey years ago. Although it was brief, it didn't seem like I was enough for her. Then she wanted to bring in Garrett and it seemed that she loved it. Now I wonder if she faked it when it was just me and was she with Garrett behind my back?
We were already members as Garrett's brother, Frank, brought us in all those years ago but Lacey brought us in the bdsm lifestyle. She wanted to be tied up, dominated and fucked to the inch of her life. I could see Garrett getting more into it but it came to a point I wasn't into anymore.
The night of the Mardi Gras Ball, it was Garrett's idea to see if Cad would be interested in playing in the dungeon. Somehow I wasn't sure if she was ready but when she came in I saw something different in her. She was nervous but that scared little virgin was gone.
I thought that night in the dungeon she would be like the others, but she fooled me. Everything started off fine until I got a little out of control. I could tell afterwards she was pissed because we had taken advantage like she said, but the way she looked and as I watched her body respond made me lose my mind. It wasn't about me getting off, but I wanted her to feel how I was feeling, hot and bothered.
When you're in the dungeon, it's a whole another place. There's no love in there it's strictly trust and going by your instincts. You give your trust to your partner and in turn they will take care of you and your needs. Love is for the pussies that lay upstairs in white silk sheets as vanilla sex permeate throughout the room, while dungeon play brings out the most primal animalistic part of oneself. I got caught up in the atmosphere, even the moment and focused on her.
I didn't care that Garrett was in the room. The need to have her was the only thing on my mind. I wanted her to release any fear she had of me and give into her ultimate pleasure. Did I get jealous when Garrett showed her attention? YES! Is that when I grabbed her to show her I was the only one that could give her what she wanted, YES!
I've might have gone too far, but one taste was all I needed, but somehow that one taste was too much. When she left, I scared myself. That feeling of longing and want reared it's ugly head. I craved her then and now. I could see how men fell into addiction. When she left from out the dungeon and brought in reinforcements, I was so fucking turned on because she wasn't going to give in like the others. That's when I knew she was different.
I was proud of her for walking away. It made me want her even more. She wasn't going to put up with the bullshit but instead she got even. Yeah Ora took out her punishment on us. Did she withhold my orgasms, yes. Did I feel like a ninny? Yes until I though about her. I'm not gonna lie, it made me want her and I was disappointment that she didn't give the punishment but I think deep down she wouldn't have anyway.
There is a mind frame you have to be in but I can't see her giving physical pain to anyone. The lifestyle is not for everyone and to experience it just a little could make you never want to go through it and I can understand why.
Garrett was upset because he wanted to have her as another notch on the bedpost. Garrett didn't care if he hurt feelings all he wanted to do was fuck. We had done it in bathrooms and unspeakable places and it always seem that he wanted me with him. I'm not gay in anyway but Cadence was right, we had a rhythm but now it was time to end it.
Cadence made me realize that I didn't need to be with Garrett and I could please a woman by myself. I might had felt insecure more after Lacey but with Cadence she showed me differently. I no longer needed to share because if you found the right one, the person that makes you complete all you needed was them.
Every time I saw her, I couldn't help but go over and talk to her. When I saw her at the cafe last week, I had to apologize and hope that maybe I could get another chance. She was still a little uncomfortable but somehow I needed to convince her I wasn't a bad guy. After she agreed to be my date for the hospital gala, I had to think of a way for her to open up and not be scared or nervous around me-fireworks.
I didn't know I was getting a special award that night. I try to be humble because I am blessed for what I have and what I can give to others. I'm not a bad person, I do have a heart but unfortunately some people never see that. As the presentation played, I saw her glance at me a few times. It was almost as if she was trying to realize if this was the same person that she thought she knew.
When we left and went to my boat and we watched the fireworks I could feel she had started to relax. The smile and excitement on her face said it all. I wanted her, but I wanted her to give herself to me. If she did that, she would no longer have fear that separated us. When she kissed me she melted in my arms and something exploded within me.
Her body awakened as her skin was soft as silk. Her dark grey eyes revealed that she wanted me as much as I wanted her. She was like a rose opening up and shedding it's layers as each touch opened a new sensation for the both of us. Words couldn't explain what I felt but I knew she felt it to.
In a short amount of time we couldn't keep our hands off each other. She tried to deny she felt something but every time we were together it just felt so right. Everyday she left, I thought about her constantly. It was as if, she became a part of me and I needed to be close to her.
I'm not usually a man of many words and throwing out I Love You's wasn't me. Those were the words you say to your wife or the woman you plan to marry. I wasn't sure if she wanted to be married, or even have children. Either way I knew I felt something.
I don't believe in love at first sight. I'm a realist and I have to experience something before I know it's real. How could you say I love you after a few days?
After having her, I was joking around about putting up handles in the shower when her whole demeanor changed. My fantasy girl was now a real life woman. She was real as she had issues, dreams and emotions. As I listened to her it made me want to take all the pain she ever felt and rid it from her memory and her heart.
Then reality exploded in my face. She was willing to settle for a man she didn't love. She was so set on this that it didn't matter what I told her she had it made up in her mind that she wanted this Evan guy. Never once did she mention him in all the time we were together. Where the fuck did he come from?
Just because he says he loves her, she goes running. He could be playing her to get more time with her or he could be a pimp. Is he going to treat her right? Will she always remain in the background as his secret? She needed to be careful. If she was happy she wouldn't have been with me.
I'm not usually possessive but each time we spend time together I could feel myself being the only one. She claims this Evan is willing to wait until after her contract was over but I was sure this was his excuse to fuck whoever he wanted. How could you love someone like that?
She needed a man to put his foot down and show her that she meant the world to him. He should shower her with love and move heaven and earth to make her happy. This Evan doesn't love her. He's in love with a idea of a fantasy girl. Even if he actually love her would he be willing to marry her? She should have been asking him that question.
The opportunity of getting to know her more on an intellectual level was now gone. When I looked in her eyes she was determined to make it work with him.
The question still remained would he move heaven and earth to give her what she wanted and needed?
My phone buzzed taking me out my daydream. I looked down to see Garrett calling. I let it go to voicemail because I just couldn't deal with him right now. I was still pissed about what he said about her. He was more upset that she chose me and not him. Well you know what, I didn't give a fuck. He had called a few times but I wasn't interested or in the mood.
I looked down and he texted to see if I wanted to go out to The Penthouse, a club we frequently visited every now and again but I was still pissed about our confrontation. Another sharing opportunity. No thanks.
I walked in the kitchen grabbed a beer and replayed more of the conversation with Cadence. An idea popped in my head and I got to work. I called in a few favors and my partner in crime, Christopher Walker. I spent hours working on this idea and it just had to work. I put on my shoes and grabbed my keys and headed back to the office.
"Chris did you do what I asked?" Chris looked exhausted but that's why I paid him so well. It was now Thursday morning and we had been working on this final part of this project since last night.
"Yes sir! Got the papers right here." I looked over them and couldn't help but smile.
Chris was my future protege in the making. He was bright and in the next few years I could see him running all my international listings. Being in real estate wasn't an easy job. Deals being made on a daily basis could make one love it or hate it.
"Dr. Thompson and his partners had their attorney review the paperwork you sent over last night and they are going to rent the first and second floors," Chris said excitedly.
I had bought a building across the street from the hospital to turn into a medical complex a few months ago to help out the hospital. The building was fully occupied now and renovations would begin in a couple of weeks.
"I also got some more good news. We have a potential buyer for the Westclover house in Atlanta. The guy is only off by a quarter and I think you could probably persuade him to go up. He wants to meet Sunday afternoon so you will need to fly out on Saturday night."
"Chris are you serious? Please tell me he is pre-qualified because I don't have time to waste. There have been four other offers and they have all fallen through." The Westclover house asking price was around seven million and with the economy being the way it is some banks weren't financing deals worth that much.
"Before you even ask, he wants to pay cash and we have verified the funds. He has already given us a good faith check," Chris said.
I was surprised. This had peeked my attention.
"Jacob I got a good feeling about this. He is ready but he wants his girlfriend to see it. She flys in tomorrow and he wants you to meet them Sunday morning before she leaves."
I looked at Chris. I really wasn't in the mood but I needed to get the house sold.
"Fine make the reservations. Make the appointment for as early in the afternoon as possible so I can get back."
"Okay, I will get right on it!" Chris walked out my office ecstatic. I only wish I could be so lucky.
Friday
Cadence POV
It was Friday morning and my phone rang. I was only working at the hospital until lunchtime since it was my last day and I was to met Emily and the girls at the private airstrip.
I looked down to see Evan calling. I had three missed calls from him last night because my ringer was off and I didn't feel well.
"Hey, sorry I missed your calls. I have been busy finishing my work since today is my last day and I think I ate something that didn't agree with me yesterday." I said walking down the hall.
"I can imagine. You are a busy little bee. Are you feeling okay?"
"I'm feeling a lot better since I'm talking to you."
"You probably need to slow down and it's time for a vacation. I think this trip is perfect timing."
I laughed.
"I just wanted to make sure you got the flight schedule and to tell you that I won't be able to pick you up at the airport. The judge is making a custody decision on Monday and my attorney wants to meet with me today. The driver will take you to the house and I will meet you all there. I'm sorry baby."
"Maybe we shouldn't come. You need to be focus on Kara and having us around may not be a good idea."
"Nonsense. You are my good luck charm plus I haven't seen you in over a month and I can't wait to hold you.
"Are you sure?"
"Cad if I didn't want you here I wouldn't have invited you. Plus I have a surprise for your sisters."
"Are you going to tell me?"
"Nope, I don't want you to slip and tell them and I have a surprise for you too."
"Awe come on you can you at least give me a hint."
"Not a chance baby girl."
"Okay. Be safe until I get there," I said smiling.
"I will. I can't wait to see you Cad."
"I can't wait to see you either. I will see you in a few hours." We hung up and I couldn't help but smile. Maybe I was making the right decision.
I turned and ran right into a huge chest. Bam! I rubbed my nose.
"I'm so sorry! I should have been watching where I was go...ing," I said looking up only to see Jacob. I swear Fate was playing dirty. Ugh!!
"Mr. Moore, I didn't see you."
"That's okay. It seemed you were in your own little world. Are you going somewhere?"
"Were you listening to my conversation?"
"I only heard the end. I apologize for ease dropping." I looked up into those sexy blue eyes. I needed to go. Why does this damn man make me want to scream! (No pun intended)
"Come with me, I want to show you something." He walked off and I followed. We walked out the hospital and crossed the street. Straight ahead was a huge empty building. He unlocked the door and led me in.
"Why are we here?" I asked looking around.
"This is going to be the new home for over five new medical practices and several independent physicians. This building has seven floors and renovations will he starting soon. Within six months the entire building will be renovated. There will be over a hundred employees and hundreds of patients coming in and out of here everyday. It's part of the hospital's neighborhood vitalization program."
"No one mentioned this at any of our financial or staff meetings."
"I have been working on this project for months and finally the last group signed yesterday. I own this building and the land. The hospital and management company will handle the patient referrals, payments and accounts. The papers were just signed twenty minutes ago and the lawyers are on their way to the courthouse to file them. It's a done deal. Now I am looking for an administrator to run it. Do you know anyone that would be interested?" He said smiling with his arms folded.
"I still have almost a year left since I took the internship. I couldn't do it."
"I talked to my brother in law. You know the one that is the President of your university. Anyway, I spoke to him and he has spoken to your Dean and they are willing to finagle the class load so you can work here. You can go to school full time now and work here part-time after everyone moves in which will be around six months. I just need you to help with the preparations. Your last semester would be online classes and then you graduate and you run the clinic full-time."
"What's the catch, Jacob?
"I make all major decisions on purchases and any tenant negotiations. I am the owner and you will have to carry out decisions that I make whether you like it or not. You will report to me bi-weekly until profits are made and after on a monthly basis. You will be the liaison between the hospital, the management company and me. I will be your boss and you will answer to me only. Otherwise you have free reign." He said those last two sentences only inches from my lips.
Focus Cadence! Focus! My brain was screaming. His lips were so close and I wanted to kiss him. I stepped back.
"So basically you own this and then you will own me. No thanks." I said handing him back the keys. Good girl! There was no way I could work for him and then be with Evan. He was not going to mess this thing up with Evan.
"Cadence why do you make things so difficult? Shit! I am handing you an opportunity and you are basically throwing it back in my face." He threw his hands up.
"Why now? Tell me why all of a sudden you giving me this opportunity?"
"I don't want you to ruin your life. This is what you wanted and I figured you could use this as a stepping stone and move on to bigger and better things."
I stared into his blue eyes. It was something else that he wasn't telling me. They say the eyes are the mirror to the soul and I saw manipulation and control. I wasn't interested. This was him being selfish and jealous?
I looked at my watch. "I have a flight to catch in less than a hour and a half. I better get going. Thanks for the offer but I'm going to have to pass."
I watched him run his hands threw his hair frustrated. He just didn't understand. I didn't need him to do this for me, I needed him for...Shit! I wanted him but I refuse to fall back in that emotional state of mind wanting a man when he couldn't admit he wanted me and not a service I provided. Evan was a sure thing and after yesterday, I needed something good in my life.
I walked out and headed back across the street. I needed to go before I turned around and made a fool out of myself.
As I walked into the building none other than I walked dead into Garrett. Fuck! Could this day get any worst?
"Oh, Ms. Montgomery funny seeing you here," he said with that evil looking smirk.
"Move Garrett, I have to go!"
"I think you owe me a little of your time, since I only tried to give you what you wanted and needed," he whispered in my ear. He grabbed me by the arm and led me down the stairs. I didn't want to make a scene so I stayed close. There was a supply room and he opened it up. He tossed me in there and turned on the lights.
"I just want to talk for now," he said.
"What do you want?"
"I want to know why you have been fucking Jacob behind my back and don't lie because I know you have."
"None of your damn business. If you want to know talk to your friend.
"I can't because you have driven a wedge between my friendship with him. I can't believe I let a whore come between my relationship with him," he said shaking his head.
"Don't you know you would never be the right one for him. He could never parade you in front of his parents and friends. You are trash. You are tainted and all you are good for is spreading your legs and sucking dicks. I should let you suck me off here for how you played us the other night you slut."
Before I knew it I slapped him. "Don't call me that!" Was he really angry about what happened at the ball? He wanted to play a game and I just happened to turn the tables on him.
He grabbed his chin and laughed. His eyes turned dark and I swallowed backing up until I hit the wall. He grabbed my arms and pinned them above my head tightly. He brought his face inches to mine.
"Well what the fuck are you? You sleep with men for money and perks. You want Jacob for what he can do for you. I will not let you use him, I would expose you before I let that happen."
"Have you forgotten Mr. Ashford that you participate in some of the freakiest shit around. I would never come between your friendship, but if so then maybe the bond wasn't as strong as you thought it was."
"Shut the fuck up you bitch!"
"What the truth hurts?"
I could see him turning red. I think I was starting to piss him off. What was he going to do, kill me in a hospital?
There were cameras all around and all I needed to do was scream and make noise. The pharmacy was right next door and I was sure someone could help.
"Why are you so angry at me Garrett? Is it because he doesn't want to share me? Or is it because you can't just please a woman because your trifling ass need Jacob to finish the job. You front like you all that but you need him. You're jealous of me because Jacob got the job done without you."
"Cadence, I could never be jealous of you. He loves me and he would never love you," he said trying to convince me of his sick and twisted thoughts.
My eyes got huge at the thought. "You're scared I will take him away from you, aren't you? Garrett I don't think he sees you the way you want him too."
"Thanks to you. Somehow in his head he likes you. We were fine until you stepped into the picture. I saw how he looked at you from the window in his office. He didn't even look at Lacey like that when she left."
"Not everyone wants to be shared. Lacey may have and I thought I wanted to but deep down I didn't. Jacob didn't want to share me because of me. He did it for me. I am not a toy and certainly not yours."
"He wants you! But I will never let that happen. If he contacts you ignore him. You understand? You will not see him, talk to him or touch him again. This is your only warning and option." He stared me down.
"I could break your fucking neck right here if I wanted too." He used his free hand and slid it down my throat.
"And if I don't leave him alone?"
He grabbed my throat and licked the side of my face. "I will fucking kill you and they will never find your body," he whispered against my ear.
I willed myself not to cry. I started to gasp for breath. He stared at me one last time and left.
I slide down the wall and cried. I was so scared. I had let him touch my body and now I wanted to vomit. Why did my world feel like it was crumbling down?
My stomach was in knots. Once I got myself together I quickly told everyone goodbye and headed to the airport. I tried not to cry because I didn't want anyone questioning me. I was going to leave Jacob alone even if it killed me. I was scared and the look in Garrett's eyes told me he wasn't playing.
"Are you okay?" Emily asked me as I got out my car. I jumped.
"Yeah I'm fine. I'm just ready to go. I need a break from this place," I said looking around.
The four of us headed towards the plane and less than fifteen minutes later we were taking off.
I looked out the window as we rose up in the sky. New Orleans was finally gone from sight. Jacob Moore was now far away and I could finally concentrate on my relationship with Evan a man that wanted to be with me. I touched my throat, maybe I didn't need to go back. Maybe I should tell Lilly what happened but I just wanted to push it away for now.
"Cad, on my Gawd this is so cool," Olivia said smiling from ear to ear. "You still haven't told us where we are going?"
I was in my own little world that I didn't hear her until she repeated herself. "Huh?"
"Where are we going? What's wrong with you. You have been acting funny since we got on this plane," Olivia said.
"I told you it's a surprise so sit back and enjoy and nothing is wrong."
"Come on sissy? Pretty please, tell us?" Ashley said.
"Nope, not telling."
Next thing I knew both of them charged at me to tickle me. They knew I hated being tickled but I couldn't help but laugh. Oh my goodness I needed it. Moments later I was able to breath.
"Still not telling and if you don't stop I will tell the pilot to turn the plane back and we will go home."
"Fine!" Ashley said walking back to her seat as Liv followed closed behind.
"Did you see this article with Evan in it?" Emily said holding out a thick music magazine.
"What is it talking about?"
"He's talking about how he started and where his life is headed. Blah blah blah, but the interesting part is that he is talking about a woman he met about a year ago and she brings so much joy to his life. I wonder who he is talking about?" Emily looked up at me as she took the seat next to me smiling.
"I have n-o - ideah, in the famous words of Rickey Smiley."
"I'm thinking its you. He says he and this woman haven't seen much of each other lately but he is about to remedy that?"
I looked out the window. I was still hooked on Jacob but Garrett's threat put me on notice. Jacob was putting up the effort but somehow I felt he wanted to control my life. I needed this to work with Evan so I would have to forget about Jacob and Garrett's threat.
"Are you listening?" Emily said reading the article.
"What?!"
"Seriously what is wrong with you Cad? You have been moody since you got on this plane."
"Nothing is wrong?"
"There is something. We have been friends since middle school. I can tell when you are hiding something,"
I looked back to see Liv and Ash sleeping. I wouldn't tell anyone about Garrett. I didn't want any trouble and since I was leaving Jacob alone it was now an ugly memory.
"You can't tell the girls."
"What is it Cadence?"
"I'm pregnant." The expression on Em's face was priceless. She didn't know about me sleeping with Paul or Jacob but I did mention Evan.
"Did you do a test?"
"Two, and the doctor confirmed yesterday." I said taking a deep breath.
"Oh Cad it is going to be okay. Don't hate me but do you know who's baby it's for?"
"It's Evan's baby. His family is going to think I'm a golddigger for sure. They would never believe me that it was his because they know what I do."
"You can always get a blood test and prove it's his. I'm here and if you are happy I am too. I know how much you want to be a mother."
"It wasn't suppose to happen like this. I was suppose to be married and then have children. I have messed everything up. I was practically begging Paul for a commitment and now this."
"Maybe this is your blessing in disguise."
"I've slept with Paul and Jacob since I've slept with Evan."
She just looked at me and shook her head.
"Oh gawd, what am I suppose to do? I won't be able to work and go to school like this."
"Yes you can. You will just have to tell Evan and things will work out. Don't you love him?"
I paused and Jacob's words came to mind. You don't love him. If you did, you wouldn't have been here with me. Where is he now? You haven't once mentioned him in the time we have been together. Don't confuse love with desperation or sex. You want to be loved and I understand that. We were put on this earth for that very reason but are you willing to give up yourself for someone that you don't truly love?"
"Earth to Cadence?"
"Sorry. I am just so disappointed in myself. I'm raising them and now I have to raise a baby."
"You didn't answer my question. Do you love Evan?"
"Yeah," I said. Deep down I think I do, and Jacob was just someone to pass the time with although I can't stop thinking about him. It felt different with Jacob then with Evan, Paul and Robert. Maybe because I'm more experienced now then before.
"Well then you have to tell him."
"With the custody battle going on, he doesn't need to be worried about me. Kara should be his number one priority."
"I'm going to play devil's advocate. Technically Kara is not his. If he loses custody of her he is going to be crushed. But maybe this could be his good news. If he keeps custody then I think this will bring you two even closer, but you have to tell him. It would be wrong not to."
"I know. You're right. He has been here for me and maybe this will bring us closer." She held my hand.
"I'm going to be an auntie. Yeah!" she said softly.
I wanted to be excited but I just wasn't sure how Evan was going to take it.
Hours later we were landing. A towncar had pulled up to the strip as the pilot and stewardess guided us off the plane. The driver walked over to the rear of the plane and took care of our luggage.
"I'm Benny and I will be your driver. Mr. McCain sends his regrets for not being able to greet you and pick you up."
Everyone greeted him and we were off. It had been a little while since I was last here. The last time I was here was when I surprised Evan for his birthday and things heated up quickly. I wondered if it would be the same again?
My tummy was hurting a little. I hoped I wouldn't get sick while I was here. I wanted the girls to have a good time. Every bump we hit, my stomach jumped. I needed to be still and it didn't look like it was going to stop anytime soon.
"Is this a house or hotel?" I heard Liv say. The driver pulled up to the gate that had huge cursive M's on each side of the massive rod iron gates. The driver punched in a code and a person acknowledged Benny. The gates opened and a long brick paved driveway came into view. Benny drove around the large fountain and parked.
An older black lady came out the house along with three younger black ladies in maid uniforms.
"Well you must be Ms. Cadence. I'm Greta the head housekeeper and this is Melinda, and Sidney. They will tend to you and your family this weekend. Welcome." She smiled and led us in. I could see a little uneasiness in Sidney's eyes but I paid no attention.
The inside of the house was huge and really too big for Evan to have all to himself.
"Lunch will be served shortly and Melinda and Sydney will show you to your rooms. After lunch Melinda will give you a tour of the estate."
"Thank you Greta," I said giving her a smile. The ladies guided us up to the second floor. I had texted Evan when we landed but he hadn't answered.
"Mr. McCain said that your sister's itineraries are downstairs. The VIP events start around eight pm and a car will take them along with your friend to the Atrium," Sidney said.
She was tall with a long weave with way too much makeup on. She thought she was cute but really she needed a complete make over. I smiled as she led me to my room.
I walked in to find a short black Dior dress with black pumps and small blue boxes covering the bed.
I looked at Sidney and she rolled her eyes and walked out the door. What a bitch!
I walked over and opened the boxes to reveal a beautiful diamond necklace, with a matching bracelet and earrings. I looked down to see a card addressed to me.
I opened it and read it.
"I hope you like," I turned around to see Evan. He walked up to me and hugged me tightly.
"You feel so good," he said as I wrapped my arms around him. "I've missed you and I can't explain how much I have." He kissed me.
"Cad, oh sorry," I heard Ash say from the door.
I looked behind Evan and he turned around blushing.
"Since I caught my sister and she seems to be speechless I'm her sister Ashley."
"Nice to meet you, I'm Evan McCain." He shook Ashley's hand as he kept his other hand on my back.
"Ah my, you're the Evan my sister has been crushing on for months. Wait a minute, you are the Evan McCain,- the owner of EMR. You have turned dreams into reality. You discovered RJ2, OmG Boyz, Samantha Lane and the list goes on and on."
"I need to hire her in my marketing department." He said in my ear. We both laughed.
"Wait I need to go get Liv," Ash said leaving the room.
"So you've been crushing on me? How cute?" He leaned down and kissed me and whispered in my ear, "I can't wait to have you all to myself."
"What do you have planned?"
"Dinner, dancing and a walk downtown."
"That's it? I came all the way down here for that, I could have stayed home." He backed up looking at me funny.
"Gotcha!,"I said. He picked me up and twirled me around. I got dizzy and before I knew it I threw up.
"Baby you okay?" He said putting me down. All I could do was run in the bathroom. I was so embarassed. Once I got in there I couldn't stop. This could not be happening. I heard the door open.
"Here," he said passing me a cool towel. He had a wet stain on his shirt. Oh no I had puked on him, kill me now!
"Thanks. I'm so sorry Evan. I'm so embarassed." He was silent. I could see the concern on his face.
I started to cry. The way he looked at me made me want to ball up in a corner and cry. He walked up to me and hugged me.
"What's wrong Cad? You can tell me."
"I had a touch of food poisoning a few days ago. I thought it would be over by now, but I guess it isn't."
He rubbed the back of my hair. "Okay. I will tell Greta to make you some soup. We can stay in and watch a movie."
"You sure?"
"Yep. I had planned for your sisters and Em to go to the listening party for a hot new artist Kwane. He's about their age and the next big thing."
"They would love that."
"I will call Laney and she will take them."
I wiped my face and he handed me a toothbrush. "I love ya girl but I refuse to kiss that mouth until it's clean."
"It's your fault anyway." He laughed and walked out the door.
When I finally came out, I saw Sydney on her knees cleaning up my mess.
"I'm sorry. I can do it." I went to bend down.
"I got it! Mr. McCain wants to see you downstairs. Your sisters and friend are about to leave."
"Thank you." I looked down and I didn't have anything on me. I was wearing a black pantsuit.
I made it downstairs just in time to see everyone leaving. I kissed the girls and waved goodbye.
"Greta made you some soup, with crackers with a ginger ale. It's in the kitchen. Will the sick baby make it or do I need to carry her?"
"Only if you want to." I said wrinkling my eyebrows. He lifted me and carried me in.
After I ate we went upstairs. It was still kind of early so he took me to the media room. It reminded me of a mini movie theater with the dark red curtains and a wide, huge screen. He grabbed the remote and turned it on. We finally decided on a movie and he sat down next to me.
I grabbed his hand and laid my head on his shoulder. Before long I had fallen asleep.
Evan POV
I watched her fall asleep as the movie had just begun. We had chosen the long lounge chair so she could stretch and be comfortable. She wasn't feeling well and I wanted to make a good impression so I needed to take care of her.
The last time she was here things had started off great and ended with her secret being exposed. My sisters were in utter shock. My mom was somewhat shocked but she told me sometimes you can't help who you fall in love with.
She didn't know it yet but I had spoken to Lilly. When I received the email about no encounters I requested a meeting with her, so a few days ago I flew down to New Orleans and met with her.
Cad said she had been in England all this time and Lilly seemed to never age. Even having the heart-attack she still looked good for your age.
Flashback
"Evan it's so good to see you," she said giving me a hug and I kissed her on the cheek. I always adored Lilly. Although she was in the escort business, she was a good person.
"You look great Lilly. England must have healing powers. Welcome back."
"Thank you it feels good to be back. So what do I owe this visit Mr. McCain?
"I'm here to talk about Cadence."
"Is something wrong?" Her perfectly arched brows moved up in concern.
"No, but I am in love with her and have been for awhile."
"Does she love you back?"
"I think so but she tries to deny it. I think she feels that she doesn't deserve to be loved."
"A lot of escorts feel that way. Sometimes they come from broken homes, abuse and have nothing or no one there for them. In Cadence's case, it was because she was left to raise two children."
"I understand."
"Cadence is special to me. People say I treat her differently than the other girls and that may be true but she has a good heart. She's not selfish unlike so many others. She stills has a conscious unlike some of us."
I nodded.
"She is special Lilly. As long as I have been a member no one has piqued my interest. All your girls are beautiful but none compare to Cad. She's smart, beautiful and is genuinely a good person. She's still young but as time goes on I see her maturing in the woman she is suppose to be."
"I agree one hundred percent and that's why I feel it's my duty to protect her. I am more lenient with her as I do the others. Don't get me wrong I care about all the women I employ, but I feel like Cadence is like a daughter to me. I want to see her succeed professionally and emotionally. She hasn't had the easiest life and the man that captures her heart will need to understand that. Do you?"
"I do. I want to make her life easier. I know she has a future she has already laid out and I support her."
"Good. Most of the women that work for me have future career goals outside this business. Once they leave my protection because of emotional attachments, they have formed with men in the club, I expect the man to keep her protected."
I nodded.
"It's just like when the father gives away his daughter to the man she loves. He gives his daughter with the intent that this man will provide for her, treat her with the upmost respect, provide protection and most of all to love and cherish her, not to be treated differently because of her past."
"I agree. My family is aware of her current circumstances."
"What did they say?" she turned around and sat in front of me.
"They were shocked of course. My mother actually spoke to Cadence before she left and told her she would accept her into my life. I love Cadence and I think, rather I know, I can provide all her wants and needs if given a chance."
"I know you can." She smiled.
"So what are your plans, your intentions? What about your daughter?"
I should gave known Cadence would mention Kara.
"I know she wants to finish school and that's her main priority at this moment. Of course I would want her to finish and hopefully we can get married and live a long life. My daughter absolutely adores Cad so I think the blended families would work out just fine."
"But in the meantime do you expect her to stop working for me?"
"Yes. I want her and for her to be with other men while I make this commitment to her would kill me. She feels obligated to you for taking her in and helping her. So I am asking if you would consider letting her out of her contract. I will provide for all her expenses including school."
"Well now, I didn't see that part coming. So you really do care and love her?"
"I do. So I'm asking you if you would consider it?" My eyes were pleading with her. I had heard she is a shrewd businesswoman so she may not want to consider my proposal.
"I want to see Cadence happy. If she is happy being with you, I am happy. If she wants to break the contract she will have to do it. I will not dissolve it until she tells me so."
"Thank you, Lilly."
"You are a good man Evan. I knew you two would hit off. But you must promise me that you will take care of her and that you will not intentionally hurt her. You have to give me your word or I promise I will ruin you." She looked at me with all seriousness. She wasn't making an idle threat. With the power and money she had there was no doubt in my mind she could do it.
"I oblige. I asked that she not be given anymore clients past, present or future, unless it doesn't work out after we have given our relationship a try," I said standing up.
"Agreed. Good luck Mr. McCain. Just remember she is like a daughter and if she needs me I will be there, good or bad."
She shook my hand and we hugged. I was glad that was over and now all I needed was to convince Cadence we were meant to be together.
End of Flashback
I picked her up and carried her to her room. I didn't want her sisters to get worry and not see her when they got back. I laid her down and grabbed some clothes out the dresser. Lacey had unpacked her things and I wanted to be sure she was comfortable. They were all nighties.
I ran my hand across my head. I could only imagine what she would look like in each one. I closed the drawer and jogged to my room and got a t-shirt. I quickly changed her clothes and put the covers up on her.
"Stay with me Evan," she whispered. I laid next to her and held her in my arms. It felt like old times and the temptation to have her was eating me up inside. As I got comfortable my eyes got heavy and I drifted off to sleep.
Cadence POV
I woke up to find Evan on the side of me with his dress shirt and pants on. I knew he had to be uncomfortable in them. I looked down to see myself in a purple and gold t-shirt that came to my knees. It even smelled like him.
He was sound asleep. I reached over and unbutton his shirt. I went down to unbutton and unzip his pants. As soon as I did it his hard on bounced to life.
"I'm assuming you're awake," I said looking up in his eyes."
"What do you expect when a beautiful woman tries to take advantage of a sleeping man."
"I don't know?" I said straddling him. "I guess the same thing if the tables were reversed. I don't remember having this on earlier, Mr. McCain."
"Believe me if you were aware, you would be in my arms naked and tangled in sheets," he said kissing me. He deepened the kiss and I slowly lost my senses as he rolled me over and took control.
My body felt so good under his as he kissed my neck. He was really showing me how much he missed me. I opened my eyes as he continued to kiss me. Visions of Garrett and his threats made me want to cry. Even if I wanted to be with Jacob it would never happen with Garrett around.
Staring into Evan eyes made me realize I really wanted him. He had been there for me when things were going hay-wired. He has treated me with respect and has fought for my honor. He embodied the man that I was meant to be with. The secret was out and his family knew about my current occupation and we had moved on from it. I needed to stop being so stubborn and open up my heart to him and see if we could make a future together especially since I was carrying his baby and this child needed him around.
"What's wrong baby," Evan stopped and looked at me. "You're crying."
"I'm crying because ... I didn't realize how much I've missed you. I miss being in your arms, I miss seeing your face and most of all I miss your sweet kisses. I love you. Evan please don't let me go. Promise?"
"Never. You have no idea how much you mean to me and to hear you say the words I know you mean them. You have made me so happy, sweetheart."
"I don't want to keep any secrets from you. I've slept with two clients since we last saw each other. One at the ball and another this week. Remember I was doing my job."
"I'm not going to lie, I don't want you with other men anymore, I love you and you love me and I don't want anyone to ever become between us."
"I'm pregnant, Evan." When the words came out his face completely turned white.
"I've been sick because I have morning sickness. I went to the doctor on Thursday evening for confirmation. I'm around seven weeks and it's yours. I hadn't slept with anyone around that time but you. I understand if you want to get a blood or DNA test. I won't stop you and if you don't love me anymore I understand. I'm sorry. I didn't plan for this to happen. I don't want you to think I'm a golddigger trying to get your money by having your baby. If you don't want me anymore, I still want this baby. I have money saved up and I will raise him or her by myself."
He just stared at me. I couldn't read the expression on his face.
"I don't have much longer in school and I'm sure I can get a job and support us. I've always wanted to be a mother, I just hoped it would be with my husband but things happen and I would love this baby even if you didn't want it."
"Wow. You feel like that?" He said still on top of me.
"Yes. I wanted you to know, before we go any further." I stroked the side of his face.
"So if I asked you for a blood test, you would be willing to do it?"
"Yes. I would not argue or fight. You just tell me when I need to do it."
"And if the baby is not mine then what?"
"I will understand if you hate me and not want to be with me anymore."
We both sighed.
"At first I didn't want to tell you. With everything going on with Kara I didn't want to be a burden. You have so much on your plate, that this might be too much."
"You need me to worry about that."
"Okay," I whispered waiting for him to yell, scream and leave.
"And if the baby is mine then what?"
I looked at him puzzled.
"If the baby is yours I would never keep you out of his or her life. I would hope you would be there every step of the way. I would never deny you your child and I would hope we would raise the child together in love. I would hope Kara would love her sibling too."
He started to cry. I wiped his tears as he rolled us over on our sides as our faces were close. He wrapped his arms around me and held me to his chest. He leaned down and kissed me on top of my head. He was quiet for a while as he stroked my hair.
This child needed it's father in it's life. Evan would be an awesome father. This would be his chance to experience this new life we would bring into this world.
"Will you stop working for Lilly now?" he said into the darkness.
"Yes. Things will change drastically. Since I'm quitting I have to find a place to live and the girls will have to enroll in school in the fall for their last year. I have quite a bit of money saved that could hold me until I graduate as long as I budget."
"Let me handle that. I can take care of your expenses. You and your sisters need to focus on school and you need to focus on our baby."
I looked up at him. Did he just say our baby?
"I can't have both of my babies stressed."
"Evan do you mean it?" I started to cry.
"Sorry I'm just an emotional wreck."
He laughed and kissed each tear that ran down my face. "Cad when you love someone as much as I love you, you give that person your heart and you gave me yours. Even if the baby is not mine, I will still love you because it is a part of you. If the baby is mine it is still apart of you. I hope it gets some of my good genes."
We both laughed.
"Get some sleep I have a big weekend planned for you."
"Really?"
"Yeah just remind me to tell Lacey to order some more portapotties. I know pregnant women always gotta go. You may have thrown up on me but I will be damned if I let you piss on me," he said falling out laughing.
"Shut up and go to sleep. That wasn't even funny," I said slapping him on his chest as we both laughed. We finally stopped and I snuggled in his arms.
"I love you Evan." The words didn't hurt or sound foreign to me anymore as I said them. I was right he was the one. All the others just prepared me for this moment. I could still have what I needed and wanted.
"I love you too," he said as he kissed me and we fell into a silence. Before long we had both fallen to sleep.
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