In Your Shadow (21 page)

John’s lips covered her tasting the sweet wine on her lips. His mouth consuming every inch of her. His kiss full of longing and desires. Backing her up to the bed with his deep eyes hungry with desires, his lips moved to her shoulders. His hands unzipping her dress, letting it fall to the floor. Pulling away from her, he takes his shirt off and finishes undressing.  His clothes hit the ground. Standing their staring at her beautiful body he got closer to her. Her arms tighten around his neck as he picks her up and lays her down on the bed. Wanting him more than she wanted her next breath. His hot breath touched her ears and moved down her neck sending shivers down her body. His tongue playing with her every inch of her body. The feel was heightening her sense, almost to unbearable. Every nerve in her body was alive and tingling, the pressure was building. She shivered feeling his burning naked flesh against hers as he slid into her. His mouth covered hers and she sighed into his kiss. His hips thrust forward and she was instantly filled.  Her consumed her, dominate her as he pulled back and entered her again. Katie absorbed every sensation, every thrust. He was making her body sing with pleasure. Their bodies were both slick with sweat and moved against each other like a slide. His lips moved to her neck and back up to her lips one move time, as if he wanted to possess every part of her. They both came back to reality slowly, as he rolled to her side. His arms around her body, holding her possessively. Her heart was thundering, with her hair mussed.  He kissed her on the top of the head before he rolled out of bed. Looking up at him his hair was adorably mussed and his eyes was raking over her nude body as if he was ready for it again. Laying quietly in the bed she watched him go to the bathroom. Katie rolled to her back, her mind racing and her heart pounding. A few minutes later she watched him crawl back in beside her pulling her close to him. Her head lying against his chest as she closed her eyes.

Katie woke up the morning in his arms after their incredible night of passion. She was surrounded by the tantalizing scent of him. She couldn’t believe she hadn’t had any nightmares in a long time. Her mind was at ease finally. Rolling over to her side he was on his back still asleep. She traced his chest with her fingers before sliding out of bed. Closing the door to the bathroom she started her a shower. Not wanting to wash his scent of off her body. Just smelling him gave her a sense of security and pleasure, something she had been missing in her life. Stepping into the hot steamy water, letting it hit her in the face and head rolling down her body. Her mind was still on the fantastic night she just had with him. She jumped as she felt his hands go around her as her head leaded back into his chest. He was just what she needed to start her day off. They stood there and let the water hit them as their bodies relaxed. Turning her around his lips covered hers as the water ran between them.

She pulled away hearing a loud knock on her bedroom door. Rolling her eyes with a slight grin on her face.

“They couldn’t of timed it any better.”

“Katie you up” Olivia’s was heard over the water.

“I got this.” He said.

“Oh no you are not going out there in a towel.”

“Who said I was going to use a towel?”

“John, don’t you dare.”

He got out of the shower laughing as the knock got louder. Katie was right behind him grabbing his robe and wrapping it around her. She watched him grab his pants and put them on. Before she could get to the door he opened it. Standing in front of her bare chested with water still running off his body.

“Huh” Olivia stared at his chest and then her eyes moved up to his face. He had a slight grin on his face.

“Is Katie up.” Before she could say another word she steps beside John with her rope on.

“Well I see I catch you to at a bad time, are should I say a good time.” She giggles.

“What do you need Olivia, I am getting dressed?”

“I can see that, looks like Mr. Hot Pants beat you to it.”

“Mr. Hot Pants huh.” John laughed moving away from the door and grabbing a shirt.

“Olivia I will be down in a minute.”

“Good your father wanted me to come get you two for breakfast.”

“Thanks we will be down in a minute.”
“You sure about that.”

“Olivia!” Katie snapped.

“Okay, see you in a minute.” She turned and walked away.

Katie closed the door blushing with a large grin on her face.

“Mr. Hot Pants.” John laughed.

“Yes that’s what she calls you.”

“I can show her hot pants.”

“John! You better not.”

Laughing at her reply he grabs her and kisses her hard and pulls away.

“You are the only one that has Mr. Hot Pants. I don’t think she could handle it.” Laughing again as he was buttoned up his shirt.

“You are something else.”

Standing a few feet from her with his eyes on her.

“Oh yes you can say that.”

He moved out of the way and watched her put on a sundress and pin her hair up. They hurried down the hallway when he looked down and she didn’t have any shoes on.

“Katie you forgot something.”

“What?”

“Your shoes.”

“No I didn’t I just want to agitate Jewels this morning.”

“Know who is something else, I think I have created a monster.”

“Not hardly, I use to be a monster, but you calmed the beast.”

“Oh, we will talk some more about that later.” He said as they approach the dining room.

Katie was right, that was the first thing Jewels noticed was her bare feet.

“Morning Daddy.” Katie said as she walked over and kissed him on the head.

“Good morning dear, did you sleep well.”

“Oh yes.” She turned and sat down beside John.

“Katie I hope you were shoes tonight. It would look so much better with your dress.” Jewels said as she brought the coffee cup up to her mouth.

“It depends on whether John lets me know where they are. Sense he took them off of me last night.”

Jewels choked on her coffee and spilled some on her shirt. Katie looked up with a grin on her face as her father had his head down giggling under his breath. Turning her head to John. He was nodding his head trying not to smile but she could tell he found it amusing.

“Excuse me, I have to go change my shirt.” Jewels was furious as she got up from the table and walked away.

“Katie that wasn’t very nice.” John whispered in her ear.

Olivia started laughing, “Now that I believe, you should have seen them when I ...”

“Olivia!” Katie snapped at her.

“I’m just kidding.” She smiles wanting to say something else.

John narrowed his eyes at Olivia warner her not to over step her bounds. She raised her eye brows back at him, like she didn’t care.

“This place looks wonderful Daddy, something out of a fairy tale.” She smiled.

“All for you, I went a little over broad this year because this is the last time I am going to have a New Year’s Ball.”

“Oh.”

“Yes, I am getting to old to host these things and I don’t like Jewels taste.” He laughs.

Laughter filled the breakfast table.

“Katie it is so wonderful to see you so happy.”

She smiles at her father as she took a bite out of her eggs.

“Did I miss something. I could hear laughter all the way down the hall.” Jewels said, as she sat down.

“You didn’t miss anything dear.” Daniel taking a drink out of his glass.

“Excuse me daddy, but I have some things to get ready for before tonight. One thing is to find my beautiful shoe’s” she laughed under her breath.

She couldn’t sit there with Jewels, if she didn’t get up her mouth would get the best of her.

“Of course dear.” Daniel watches her leave the dining area as John and Olivia was right behind her.

“What’s so important you had to leave breakfast? I think your dad was being amused by your actions with Jewels.”

“I am glad he was entertained but I have a voice mail. I need to call it back. Besides I didn’t want to sit there any longer.”

Opening her bedroom door, John followers her in. A few minutes later Olivia is right behind him.

“Don’t you need to get ready are something?” John said to Olivia.

“Don’t worry Mr. Hot Pants I want be long.” She giggled.

John takes a deep breath as she watches Katie make her call. The expression on her face he knew it had to be something bad. He knew not to say anything in front of Olivia are the whole house would know.

“Olivia, I think it is time for the hairdresser will you show her up please.”

“I know what you are doing. We use to talk about everything until know. I guess I will be your delivery person now.” She huffed.

“Olivia, I will ask John never mind.”

“Okay I will go.”

She watched her leave the room and shut the door. Her finger when up to her mouth as they stood there in silence for a minute. She walked over to the door and opened it and seen her reach the stairs.

“What is wrong?”

“It’s nothing.”

“Katie I know that look.”

She sat down on the side of the bed and looked up at him.

“The security guard call me someone tried to break in my office.”

“What? Did they catch them?”

“No he chased them out the building.”

“Did they call the police?”

“Yes they are going over the security camera’s now.”

“Good at least they will have a picture of him. I wonder if it is the same guy that has been stalking you.”

“I think so, because before that someone came to my house yesterday when the movers were there. He was really upset because he didn’t nowhere I was. He stormed through the house yelling and screaming my name.”

“Katie I don’t like this at all. I am worried about your safety. I need to tell your father.”

“NO! He has enough on him. Beside if they get a description from the camera’s then maybe that’s the same guy and they will find him.”

“They better before I do. Katie I……” He didn’t get to finish his sentence before Olivia walks through the door.

“Here she is Gloria.” “Did I interrupt something serious?”

“No Olivia you didn’t. Whose is first?” Katie ask putting a fake smile across her face.

“I will.” Olivia jumps up to the offer.

Katie moved to the hallway as John followers.  Olivia was telling Gloria what to do to her hair. She could see Katie from the corner of her eye.

“Please John don’t say anything to father about this. They will find out who he is?” she whispered.

“Fine Katie, but you are not leaving my side do you hear me. If you do, I am going to spill the beans.”

“Oh blackmail huh!”

“No, it’s not blackmail. I am worried about your safety.” Pulling her into his arms right in front of the doorway. His lips cover hers when he released his lips she was gashing for air in her lungs.

“Get the point, I care about you and I am not letting nothing happen to you.” He said kissing her on the head.

As they turned around Olivia was nodding her head and rolling her eyes.

Katie smiled at her and walked back in the room.

“Ladies if you will excuse me I am going to see Daniel and get our suits for tonight.” Winking at Katie he leaves the room.

“Wow Katie I thought I would never see you so happy.” Olivia said staring at her.

“I didn’t think I could be this happy.”

They both laugh as she lays on the bed watching Gloria apply make up to her face.

Katie didn’t know what to think at this point. It was getting more frequent and serious than before. This whole thing was starting to affect her. She was trying not to show it especially to her family and Olivia. Her mind starts with the questions.

“What if he finds me? What does he want? Who is he?”

“Hello Katie. Hello….” Olivia voice trying to penetrate her head.

“What?”

“I have been trying to get your attention for the last few minutes. Can you please get you mind off of Mr. Hot Pants for a minute?”

“Olivia I wasn’t thinking of John. His name is John.” She snapped back at her.

“Whatever? What do you think of my hair?”

“It looks beautiful. I love it.”

“Good now it’s your turn.” She gets up from the chair and watches Katie go sit down. Olivia then goes to her room and gets some of her things. Looking at herself in the mirror she couldn’t believe what she was seeing. It wasn’t the withdrawn woman that she seen a few weeks ago. This woman was glowing and full of life, but there was still something different about her.

Gloria pinned her hair up and let the curl’s run down her back and a few beside her face. Appling just enough make up to bring out the beauty of her eyes and face.