He Called Me Kid. Disaster Engagement Series, Book 4. Lynn Smith

Episode 17

We had all been invited to a party at the producer of the big mans next movie and although I wanted to go I was a little worried that Michael was going to be there. I knew he was back in LA because he had been staying with the big man. The big man had organised a boys night at his house it was just a game of pool but I didn’t want John to go. But he went anyway, he said he met Mick and that he was a little dickhead. He said they were playing for money and when he raised the bet to 5 million Michael had folded John laughed when he told me “he shouldn’t be playing with men if he’s just a silly boy” I could tell there was more to it but John wouldn’t tell me. As we arrived in the limo outside the party John put his hand up my dress. “What have you got on under here” his eyes lit up “Your not wearing any underwear kid” he said with a grin. “Why don’t we go home John and I can show you” he told his driver to turn around and go home and I had never been so relieved. We went home and had wild s*x all night and it was better than any party I had ever been to.

POV Fran

The big man asked us over to his house for a game of pool, when Tommy and I got there I was surprised that Mick was there, he shook my hand “hi Franco, how are you?” He said in his patronising voice. I couldn’t stand him not only because he was Lydia’s ex but I always got the impression he was talking down to me, that he thought I was a silly kid. Tommy didn’t look happy either he had told me before that Mick kept sending Lydia flowers when they were engaged and in the notes he called him baldy. But Tommy said he had to play nice because they were going to be working together soon and it was a big opportunity for Tommy. He knew that Mick was friends with the producer and director and that they could replace him if Mick told them to. Mick shook Tommy’s hand too but Chris wouldn’t even look at him “let’s have a drink” said Mick but I still wasn’t drinking “I’m driving” I said but he poured me one anyway, he was like that, pushy and arrogant I always wondered what Gorgeous had seen in him. John arrived late he walked in like he owned the place I liked John and I knew that the big man thought this was a great way of winding him up but I knew John wouldn’t be bothered by Mick he wasn’t competition for him. Mick’s face fell when he saw him. I had to laugh to because Mick thought he could have Lydia whenever he wanted her and here was her new man swaggering in letting him know he could buy and sell him. John is a good looking big bastard too and I knew that annoyed the s**t out of Mick. “Sorry I’m late boys” he turned to Mick with a big smile “hi I’m Sir John Steel I don’t think we’ve met” Mick looked him up and down “I’m Mick” he said with his big stupid smile he did to win people over , he thought he was a charmer but I thought he was a dickhead. “I’m late because Lydia’s a little Minx” He said with a wink I looked at Tommy and we both laughed he was always telling us stuff about their s*x life and I knew if she ever heard him she would kill him. The big man loved hearing about it all and would stand with his mouth opened as John would tell us all the dirty details. “What were you two up too now?” Asked the big man and John just shrugged his shoulders “she was wearing a wee french maid outfit, she’s something else that girl” he slapped Tommy on the back “you know what I’m talking about Tommy son” Tommy burst out laughing although he was her ex and clearly still in love with her he would always have a laugh with John. Micks eyebrows were down and he looked ready to smack John “how is Lydia?” He asked “do you know my mrs?” He asked and Mick looked totally surprised, he was that arrogant that he presumed that Gorgeous would be sitting about with John talking about him. “Yeah Lydia and I were together for about two years” “your joking she’s never mentioned you, it must have been a long time ago” Mick was livid I could actually hear his teeth grinding “really? She has my name tattooed on her back” John looked confused “I don’t always wear my reading glasses when I bend her over, but I’ve never seen a tattoo of anyone’s name before” Micks face looked like fizz “she has a flower on her back” his face was a picture, I had noticed before that she had it covered with another tattoo. I wanted to kiss John he had that prick Mick on the ropes he didn’t have a chance against him. “I just got a new Ocean tattoo for the baby maybe Gorgeous will get a John when you get married” said Chris with a smile “She doesn’t need a tattoo I left my mark on her a long time ago son, although maybe she could get a Big Daddy tattoo” he was killing himself laughing. the big man looked gutted, he had told me that he had heard John and Lydia having s*x and she was calling him daddy and he couldn’t get it out his mind. He said it was sexy as hell but f*****g hard to listen to. He was desperate to split them up but the wedding was coming up soon and there was no sign of it. I had tried to come to terms with the fact that they were together, John was a nice guy and obviously loved her but I just had this nagging feeling that it wasn’t going to work out between them. And it was because when I had kissed her she kissed me back and I might sound mad but there was something there between us. I think that’s the only reason I was holding it together. “Big daddy” said Mick with a smirk, John stepped forward to Mick “aye son she calls me daddy, do you have a problem with that?” I had only seen John being serious a handful of times and it was mostly with his staff that ran around like headless chickens after him but he looked as intimidating as f**k face to face with Mick. “No I don’t have a problem, I just think it’s weird because you’re clearly old enough to be her father. When she was with me I wouldn’t want her calling me that” “well you don’t need to worry about that, she belongs to me. right wee man show us your new pool table” we headed through to the game room with our drinks and John was sharing a joke with Chris as if nothing had happened we played a few frames and John had beat Tommy and the big man and the next game was him and Mick. John was swaggering round the table before his shot. I could tell he really wanted to wind up Mick “why don’t we make this interesting?” He asked “mick loves a bet” said the big man, I could tell he was loving this. “how much?” asked John “I don’t know it depends how much you want to lose” said Mick, he was a cocky prick “there’s something you don’t know about me Mick, I always win” it was like a threat hanging in the air between them. “How much then John?” Asked Tommy “A million” Chris nearly spat his drink everywhere “alright then” said Mick with a big fake smile as they were playing I could feel them taunting each other and it was entertaining. “I was surprised Lydia was getting married to someone like you” “what a billionaire with a big d**k, I don’t find it’s that surprising, I’m a catch” said John and we all laughed except Mick “no I mean someone so much older” Mick clearly thought this was a sore spot but by the look on Johns face he was wrong, then John said “Lydia’s mum phoned me earlier she’s a nice woman” Michael face broke into a smile “yeah she lovely her dads a really nice guy too” John just ignored him “Elaine was asking about the wedding” the mention of the wedding clearly annoyed Mick. “she’s really excited her daughter has finally found someone to look after her” I knew this was bullshit because I loved auntie Elaine like she was my own mum and I knew she wasn’t happy about Gorgeous being with John. “She can’t wait for her to settle down, stop messing about with silly little boys, no offence, that’s her words not mine” Mick wasn’t happy as he took his next shot and missed “no luck son, that’s a million you owe me but I’m sure you’re good for it” Mick was livid “unless you want to play again? We can make it 5 million?” “Go on Then” Mick couldn’t lose face but I knew it was a lot of money to him and I also knew John probably made that kind of money before breakfast “Are you sure you can afford it son, what is it you do?” “I’m an actor” “really I’ve never heard of you” Mick looked surprised he thought he was the most famous guy in the room, but he was just a big headed i***t “anyway I told The kid I’m taking her away for a few days next week she’s stressed about the wedding” “where are you going John” asked Chris “just a wee dirty weekend away Chris” Mick missed his next shot and I thought he was going to attack John over the table. “So last night I told the kid i had hired an entertainer for the wedding it’s a Lydia Knight impersonator he’s a six foot drag queen, she’s going to go nuts when she sees him” he said with a laugh “I think she’d like that she loves drag queens” said Mick “she loves sucking my c**k but she won’t be doing that in front of the whole wedding, she’ll have a fit when she’s sees him” he let out a laugh but I didn’t join in I was already angry with Mick and now John was talking about her like that I could feel my blood boil. “John don’t talk about her like that” I snapped and John knew he had went too far “just a wee joke Fran, I love taking the piss out of her, she likes a good laugh” Chris nodded at him in agreement “John don’t do that on her wedding day she deserves it to be perfect, she’s been through a lot” “do you know what your right, I’ll change it to the hen night” “and what are doing for your stag do?” Asked Mick, “just having a quiet one?” He said in a patronising voice and John let out a laugh “don’t be daft I’m going out with my brothers and my sons, there’s life in the old dog yet, just ask Lydia, I keep her up every night” Mick’s face was contorted he was so annoyed. “I’m surprised you can keep up with her” we were all quiet waiting on Johns reaction “I think she finds it hard keeping up with me” he said as he potted the ball. John was too confident to lose his cool with Mick and Mick knew it. “I find that hard to believe your an old man and she’s like a little p**n star” and as soon as he said it I felt my blood boil I couldn’t stand there and listen to him for another minute I clenched my fist ready to attack him when out of no where Chris punched Mick hard in the face. He slumped over the pool table and slid onto the floor and John let out a huge laugh “I wasn’t expecting that, my money was on Fran that would lose it first” Chris was f*****g furious he walked around the table and picked Mick up by the shirt collar “don’t you ever talk about her like that again you little prick” “right Chris son calm down” said John with a chuckle and pulled him away. The big man helped Mick to his feet and Mick was trying to get to Chris but the big man held him back “what’s your problem with me Chris? that’s the second time you’ve threatened me there won’t be a third time” Chris was the angriest I’d ever seen him. His face was bright red “come on Chris I’ll drop you home let you calm down” said John then he turned his attention back to Mick. “listen Mick, Don’t forget she belongs to me, stop sending her flowers and presents because she doesn’t get them, and if I find out your sniffing about my mrs again you won’t be acting for a very long. Nobody wants to hire an actor with one eye” his stare was intense, I already knew he wasn’t a man to be messed with but if he spoke to me like that I’d honestly s**t myself “you owe me 1 million but you can keep it you need it more than me” he turned and grabbed Chris by the shoulder “come on Rocky” he said with a laugh and they left “Why the f**k does Chris have such a problem with me?” Asked Mick as he rubbed his jaw. “because you were trying to annoy John and he’s our mate and if you ever talk about Lydia like that again you won’t need to worry about Chris, It will be me you need to worry about” “John was winding me up too Fran” he sounded like a stupid teenager “yeah, but we like him” Tommy burst out laughing “thanks for having us big man” I said and turned to leave Tommy walked beside me “come on boys, don’t be like that” When we got into the car Tommy wouldn’t stop laughing “I take it the big man set that up so John would lose his s**t? I’m surprised Chris got to him before you” “I know“ I said with a laugh. “Harry told me Mick sends her flowers and letters all the time and that Johns staff destroy them” this was the first Tommy had mentioned it but I wasn’t surprised. But Mick had picked on the wrong man with John. “That threat from John was a bit sinister” I said and Tommy nodded his head “yeah he’s a scary guy” he wasn’t wrong and I wondered what Gorgeous had got herself into with him.

I was so glad we didn’t go to the party because Carmela told me that she had left after half an hour because it was so boring and that the big man wasn’t happy that I hadn’t showed up. I was also glad we didn’t go because I really didn’t want to see Michael because when I was in a relationship with Tommy he had cornered me at a party and said some dirty stuff to me and I didn’t want anything like that to happen again, especially because if John caught him I was scared he would take it the wrong way and think I was still interested in Micheal. Although I knew John wasn’t like that, he wasn’t the jealous type, but I would hate him to think I wanted to be with Michael because I loved John so much and it was in the happiest relationship I’d ever had and I didn’t want Michael to cause any problems between us. The day after the party was a glorious day and John and I had went for lunch and then a walk along the beach. I had to be home to take a call from the wedding planner so we headed up to the house. I decided to have a shower to wash the sand off my feet and John took a call from his son Jordon. Jordon’s girlfriend had her scan that day and he was eager to find out if she was having a boy or girl. I had just finished washing my hair when John slipped into the shower. He stood behind me and ran his hands over my body and I was instantly turned on. He put his hand between my legs and started to gently slip his fingers in me and it felt like heaven. He turned me around and picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist, we were both dripping wet and I was panting with l**t. He kept kissing my collarbone and it sent shivers down my whole body. The water was in my eyes as he eased his huge d**k into me “I’m going to f**k you silly kid” he said as he slammed me against the tiled wall in my shower. He was grinding into me and I loved it. He held me in position as he buried himself in me. But before I knew it he was grunting loudly, it was something he always did before he came. I could always tell when he was close, then he let out one last grunt as he came inside me. I was shocked because it wasn’t like him to come so soon but I loved that I turned him on that much.he let out a laugh “sorry kid, you’re too f*****g sexy, I’ve not stoped staring at your t**s all day” I just smiled because I could tell he was a little embarrassed “that was amazing” I said as he kissed me gently and put me down. We stood under the water kissing for a few minutes. I was trying to build up the courage to ask about Jordon and the baby. It broke my heart every time he mentioned them. I had came off the pill the month before and although we were having lots of s*x and he had started to come inside me I was disappointed when I had got my period. I knew it wasn’t fair on him to try and trap him into having a baby but it was either that or actually have to speak to him about it. I knew if I fell pregnant that he would get used to the idea. However when I spoke to Carmela about it she was horrified that I was tricking him into having a baby and shocked that he said he didn’t want any more kids and urged me to speak to him. All this was going through my mind when he stopped kissing me, “Are you ok Kid?” He asked his eyes were full of worry “I’m sorry I was a quick fire, just give me a couple of minutes I will be ready to go again” I slapped his chest “don’t be silly, how is Jordon, did they find out the s*x of the baby?” his face broke into a huge smile. “It’s a girl, I’m going to have a granddaughter can you believe it?” I had both hands on his chest and I couldn’t look at him I knew I was being selfish but all I wanted was a baby. “Kid are you ok?” I knew this was the time to bring it up. John knew me too well and he knew I wasn’t myself. I couldn’t keep it in any longer. “Yes I’m fine but it’s just.. I was wondering.. when we would have a baby” he looked at me then closed his eyes and I knew his answer wasn’t going to be what I wanted to hear. “Lydia I had no idea you wanted a family” “why wouldn’t I want kids” “why have you never mentioned it before” “I’m telling you now” “Lydia I don’t want to have any more kids” it was like a punch to the stomach “why John?” he started to raise his voice “isn’t it obvious? my kids have grown up I’ve just retired” “why would you think I wouldn’t want kids with you?” “because you love your career, I thought you understood I’m an old man Lydia, I want to settle down and have a life just you and me, I don’t want to start all that again, for god sake I’m going to be a grandad soon” “you’re not an old man John” “and what would you do if something happened to me, you would be left with a baby on your own, I’ve got a heart condition, I couldn’t bring a child into this world knowing I wasn’t going to be around to see it grow up” “John your over reacting, why don’t you think about it, I mean really think about what your asking me to give up. And once you see how you feel we can start trying once we’re married” “I had the snip years ago” “you can have it reversed” “I don’t want to, I’m happy just you and me” “John your breaking my heart, I love you, please don’t make me choose between you and a family of my own, because you won’t win” “why are you doing this? we are happy, I can give you anything you want” “but you won’t give me children” “no I’m sorry Lydia it’s a deal breaker” “we’re not in a f*****g boardroom John” “I’m sorry to be so cold about it but it’s not what I want from life I’ve done all that” “and I haven’t. Please John” “I’m sorry but I can’t” it was silent between us but I knew this was the biggest deal breaker for me. “then I’m sorry” the phone was ringing “that will be the wedding planner, I better let her know there won’t be a wedding” “don’t be like that, of course there will be a wedding how can you say that?” I could see how heart broken he was but I had to stick to my guns. “I’m begging you Lydia I love you I’ve never loved anyone like I love you” “I’m begging you John give me what I want, what every normal woman my age wants when she gets married” he shook his head. “I can’t do that” “then that’s it John, we can’t get married” I stepped out the shower and answered the phone and John grabbed it out my hand. He was panicking but getting angry wasn’t going to convince me to give in to him. “sorry can Lydia call you back” and he hung up the phone before they had a chance to answer him. He crouched down in front of me and took both my hands. “Think about what your saying kid, I can’t lose you not because of this” “John your asking me to give up what I want in life, I love you and you make me happy but I will grow to resent you if your telling me I will never be a mum” “Lydia I love you” “I love you too but we are better to talk about this now before we get married” he let go of my hands and covered his face with his hands. I had never seen him so worked up and I was worried. I was worried that he would completely lose his temper or worse burst out crying. After a few minutes he calmly stood up and said “I’m sorry kid, we just never discussed it and I know you love Chris and Carmela kids but I never thought you would want any, I thought that it went without saying that I didn’t want any more kids” “I should have known I was too happy I thought we would be together forever” then out of no where he lost his cool “we still can be” he shouted “no we can’t John” “so that’s it for us? your telling me to go, that your not going to marry me?” I looked at his handsome face and I knew that I was breaking both our hearts but I had to be selfish. “I’m sorry John” he took a step back like he had been shot in the chest. I reached my hand out to grab him but he stepped further away “I’ll never stop loving you John” He took a few calming breaths “I’ll be here when you change your mind and come to your senses Kid” Why wasn’t he taking me seriously? He obviously had no respect for my life plans or my feelings. “I won’t change my mind about this” “I can’t make you be with me, if you’ve made up your mind then I’ll go” I could tell he was hurt but he was beginning to really annoy me. “I want to be with you John but if you can’t give me what I want then what can I do. Your not giving me any other choice here.” His face softened, I think he realised that it wasn’t just me ending the relationship that it was him too. He came towards me and pulled my face up to meet his and gently kissed me and I never wanted it to end. He sat down next to me and he grabbed me onto his knee and we both cried. It was the end for us and I was heartbroken.