The last three weeks have been torture for me at work, Shane has tried every trick in the book to get me alone but I haven’t given in to him, I vowed after the last time that I would be strong and walk away, he has had more than a few opportunities to explain why he can’t or won’t commit, but nope, he remains stubborn and mysterious.
I’ve thrown myself into our new project at work, working on the new under wear line, we have been asked by one of London’s top retail stores to hold a fashion show where we will introduce our raunchy new range.
“Good morning Rebel” smiles Marlene when I walk through the door.
“Good morning Marlene” I reply walking into the kitchen to grab a coffee.
“So what’s the plan today” I ask walking over to my desk and sitting down.
“Well I think Mr Langley wants us to drop in to the department store and talk with Mrs Lacey about how she wants to run the show, and to get some ideas from her about possible venues” she replies bringing my coffee over to me.
“And speaking of the hot s*x goddess” she winks.
As if right on cue, Shane walks into the entrance way only to stop and look straight at me.
I pretend to look busy while Marlene walks over to help him with his jacket.
“Good morning ladies” he smiles
“Good morning Mr Langley” beams Marlene
I smile awkwardly and then go back to my computer.
Once the two of them have walked off I try to concentrate on my emails.
Penny pops her head around the corner no less than ten minutes later and tells me Shane would like a word.
Oh great, now what I sigh to myself.
I walk up to his office door and knock gently before waking inside to face the s*x beast that is Shane Langley.
“You asked for me” I say calmly
He looks up from his desk and flashes me a killer smile, one that could melt a thousand hearts.
“You will accompany me today to Daniella’s to meet with Mrs Lacey to discuss the venues or the fashion show” he continues to smile while standing up.
My head is a big tumbling mess and my mouth drops open in shock.
“I thought I was going with Marlene” I whine
He tries hard to hide his humour before speaking.
“Is there something wrong with me going instead” he asks folding his arms across his chest.
“No but... you don’t do this sort of thing... and well” I stutter.
“And well what” he smirks.
“Well I don’t feel one hundred percent comfortable with us being alone” I sniff standing up straight.
Shane smiles and covers his mouth with his hand as if to say sorry for finding my comment amusing.
“Your still angry with me” he asks walking closer making me step back away from him.
“I have moved on from all that” I lie
Because being here with him now is making my heart race.
He steps closer and stops in front of me looking me up and down.
“Is that why your heart is beating super fast” he asks flashing his bright eyes and raising his eyebrows.
I don’t know what to say so I just stand blinking wildly hoping he will change his mind.
“We leave at ten” he adds reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.
Why does he have such a hold over me, and why is he so god dammed hot.
We climb into the black SUV and drive towards the centre of London.
The streets are full of happy shoppers, people going about their lives without a care in the world.
Shane talks on his phone for the entire ride which I’m grateful for, I really couldn’t do with small talk right now.
We pull up outside Daniella’s department store and head inside.
It smells heavenly as there are people everywhere, shopping for that perfect product.
From perfume to robes, Lacy underwear to stockings.
Daniella’s has it all.
We enter the main elevator and climb only two floors to the impressive office space above.
We walk down a quiet corridor and for a split second I can’t help but wonder what it would be like to hold Shane’s hand.
“Shane Langley” comes a strong and bold voice to our right.
“Daniella Lacey” beams Shane back at her.
I’m guessing they know each other well to be using first names.
“Daniella this is my assistant Rebel Sterling” he smiles resting his hand on the small of my back and making my body instantly heat up from his touch.
We are offered coffee and biscuits and start our discussions on the new line which Daniela shows us on her sleek computer screen.
“They are beautiful” I whisper, more for me to hear and not the others.
“They most certainly are” Daniela replies with a twinkle in her eye.
I can see she is passionate about what she does.
We discuss the venue and time line, settling on the grand plaza hotel as they have the best facilities to be able to cater for such an event.
And we all agree on three weeks time, which makes me kind of nervous because it falls on me and Marlene mostly to organise such an event.
“So are we happy with everything” asks Daniela looking from me to Shane.
Shane leans back on the couch and again puts his hand on the small of my back, sliding it slowly down to the waistline of my skirt.
“Yes, I think we have covered everything here” Shane replies drawing small circles on my skin that has now been exposed due to his wondering hands.
“Lovely to meet you Rebel” Daniela stands and offers me her hand again.
I stand quickly to stop Shanes hands from going any lower.
“Lovely to meet you too” I smile stepping away from the couch.
Shane stands and they embrace each other like old friends would.
“Don’t be a stranger” she smiles touching his face gently.
He smiles and we exit the room with me marching ahead in front of him.
Just before we can get to the elevator he pulls me in the womens bathroom which thankfully is empty and pushes me into the first stall.
“Shane” I cry, but its no use as he slams his lips onto mine and pushes me hard against the wall pushing his tongue into my open mouth.
When he pulls away I slap his face hard.
He looks at me breathing hard and with flared nostrils.
He grabs my wrist and holds it above my head not breaking eye contact.
I try to slap him again with my other hand but he catches it before it makes contact.
He too holds that one above my head.
I’m angry, in fact I’m more than angry and it shows in my breathing which is now matched with his.
He kisses me again and I try to push him away with my body, although I don’t truly mean it, well at least I think I don’t.
It’s hard to think straight when his tongue is exploring my mouth.
We stop kissing and he rests his head upon mine.
I keep my eyes closed because all I want to do is cry, and laugh and hit him all at the same time.
“I’m sorry I can’t give you the answers you so desperately seek” he breaths
I open my eyes and look into his, green staring back at blue.
It’s like time has stood still and we are the only ones in the entire world.
He lets go of my hands and they drop down to my sides.
“Why did you kiss me then” I ask quietly
“Because its all Ive wanted to do for the last three weeks” he replies stepping away slightly.
He stands back more and its just enough room for me to slide past and walk out of the bathroom.
I just need some space.
We exit the building quietly and climb back into the waiting SUV.
Arriving back to work I cant seem to snap out of the mood that Shane has put me in.
So when I call Dillion and ask him to come to dinner with me he accepts gladly.
We meet at the restaurant thats a little too fancy for my liking but its one of Dillion’s favourites, plus Ive not seen him since he came back form his holiday.
“So how was it” I ask sitting down and adjusting my chair.
“It was fantastic mum, we drank moderately” he smiles making me raise my eyebrows and look down at him.
“Yeah right” I smile making him laugh
“No, it was really good, and well it’s something Ive been meaning to talk to you about” he grins
This makes me nervous because Dillion has always been one to jump feet first into any new adventure that came along without thinking of how it will end.
“So I kind of met a girl... and well she asked me to go over there to work at her bar and she can offer me a room in her flat” he smiles just as the waiter comes to get our drinks order.
“Ok, so go” I smile not looking at him, ordering a vodka and picking up the menu.
“Don’t do that” he replies touching my hand gently
The thought of him being so far away scares me.
“I’m sorry, its just I will miss you and,,, and well what if it all goes wrong” I ask being serious.
He takes my hand and squeezes it tightly.
“Then I come back and pick up from where I left off” he beams like its that simple.
And to be honest for him it would be that simple, he has loads of friends to fall back on.
“I just want you to be happy” I smile forcing myself not to cry.
We order some food and eat in peace.
I tell him about the show thats coming up and the million and one things I have to organise to which he sits and listens carefully.
We have just about finished when a familiar face walks into the restaurant.
Shane is seated at a table across the other side of the room followed by a slim attractive woman with long auburn hair.
“Mum are you ok” asks Dillion breaking my thoughts.
“Yes,,, Yes I’m fine” I reply looking back at him.
“Shall we go” I say waving the waiter to bring the bill.
I look over to Shane when I put my coat on and I see he is holding her hand across the table.
I feel like such a fool thinking he actually cared for me, when he is clearly with someone, how stupid of me.
Just as we are about to leave Shane catches me from the corner of his eye and I whip my head away, but I know he saw me and it makes me want to leave all the quicker.
I kiss Dillion good night and we part ways with me driving home alone.
When I’m home I open the vodka and pour myself a huge glass and down it.
Who was that woman and why was he holding her hand.
I put on the TV and try to think of something else but it doesn’t seem to work.
After an hour I decide to head up to bed but not before there is a knock on the door.
I open it slightly to see Shane standing there looking at me with a worried face and f*****g sexy as hell.
I try to slam the door shut but he pushes it open and barges in.
“Get out” I yell
“Listen to me please” he starts as he slams the door behind him.
“Why the hell would I listen to you now, because you’ve been seen” I snap placing my hands on my hips.
“It’s not like that Rebel” he claims taking off his jacket.
I instantly pick up his jacket and throw it at him.
“Just get the f**k out of my house Shane, I see perfectly how it is” I yell walking around the coffee table as he circles me from the other side.
“Rebel so help me god listen” he shouts making me jump.
“No you listen, I’m done waiting for you to explain yourself to me, so just get out” I cry breaking down but not letting him come close to me.
“f**k” he yells looking up at the ceiling.
“Ok last chance to listen or I take you upstairs and f**k the s**t out of you” he shouts making me snap my head up at him.
“You cant keep threatening me with s*x Shane” I cry shaking my head.
“The f**k I cant” he replies coming towards me.
I back away and put the sofa between us for protection.
To my surprise he leaps over the sofa and grabs hold of me.
“Shane don’t” I cry as he picks me up and throw me over his shoulder.
I hit his back repeatedly as he walks me upstairs and into my bedroom.
“You asked for it” he breaths throwing me on the bed and taking of his shirt revealing his gorgeous body.
“Shane I swear to god” I cry as he yanks my sweat pants down and climbs on top of me.
“This isn’t fair” I yell hitting his back and arms as he tries to pull my top up over my head.
“You cant use s*x as a weapon” I add trying so hard to keep my top on.
Eventually he rips it clean off my body making me gasp.
This is not how I thought my night wold end, and to be honest it could be a lot worse.
He unclips my bra and removes it roughly while I try to cover my dignity.
He removes my hands and hold them above my head and continues to takes each of my breasts in his hot mouth.
My breathing is ragged as I adjust to the feeling of his tongue doing circles around my n*****s.
I grind my hips into him without realising what I was doing.
He reaches down and undoes his pants releasing his hard rod.
He pulls my thong to one side and rams into me with a need that has to be met.
I cry out when he drives his rod deep inside me making me scream out as he slams his lips on mine to muffle my cries of pleasure.
He drills into me over and over again making me moan louder with each forceful thrust until he explodes inside me and collapses on top of me growling into my neck and breathing hard.