Inescapable Desire (14 page)

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Chapter 15

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Our bliss was short lived, when Giselle and Dixon dancing beside us decided to cut in. She’s persistent, I will give her that. “Mind if I cut in?” She asks Kayden and I; with a sweet and innocent tone. I cannot help but roll my eyes are her. Kayden of course always a freaking gentleman agrees to a dance with her. Shooting me a sympathetic look he takes her outstretched hand.

“May I have this dance?” Dixon asks extending his hand to me, with a devilish grin on his face. I can already tell from the few times I’ve been around him. That Dixon feeds off chaos and drama; he thrives in it. So I can only imagine he loves everything going on right now.

Reluctantly, I take his hand and begin dancing with him, keeping my eyes glued to Kayden and Giselle. She has a smug look on her face; I would love nothing more than to throw my shoe at her plastic face right about now. She keeps tipping her head back and laughing at whatever it is Kayden is saying. She is making my blood boil.

“Boy if looks could kill, Giselle would definitely be dead right now!” Dixon says chuckling.

“What? Well, forgive me for not being pleased to see my boyfriend dancing with that twit. She had the gull to come at me in the bathroom, spitting trash about Kayden and me. She has some nerve.” Shaking my head I turn my attention back to Dixon, trying to keep myself from fuming over nothing. Kayden is just being polite; he is mine. Giselle can dance with him all she wants. I know who he’ll be leaving with tonight and it sure as hell isn’t her.

“She has always had her sites on Kayden, convinced they were destined to be together. She’s been trying for years to sink her claws into him.” Dixon says glancing over at them dancing.

“Yeah I noticed that, I think she loves Kayden’s money and power, not Kayden for who he is as a person. I for one am glad he never fell for her.” My eyes linger momentarily at them dancing. I’m just torturing myself. I turn my attention back to Dixon “They’ve always just been platonic right?”

“As far as I know, Kayden has always told me they are just business associates. He has not an ounce of attraction towards Giselle. Doesn’t mean she hasn’t tried…many times to seduce him. I gotta give it to the girl, she doesn’t give up easily.”

Letting out a sigh of annoyance I turn my attention back to Giselle, locking eyes with the she-devil, “That’s what I’m afraid of.”

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The remainder of the benefit dinner went smoothly; Giselle pranced around drunk, hitting on every guy without a date. Kayden gave an amazing speech talking about his sister, and the foundation. They raised almost a million dollars tonight between the price of each person’s plate, separate donations, and the silent auction. Seeing Kayden happy is contagious and I cannot help but be excited along with him.

At midnight everyone began trickling out of the ballroom. Braxton and Mya decided to join Kayden and I up at the penthouse suite for drinks before having their driver take them home. Dixon left with two blonde bimbos he picked up from the hotel bar. I don’t see why Brooklyn is so infatuated with him. He is hot, I will give him that, but his personality and attitude are beyond annoying. He is one of those cocky arrogant guys, who know he’s hot and can have any woman he wants. So he gladly uses them and tosses them aside like they mean nothing.

It’s crazy to think Kayden was once that way, I guess it’s possible if Dixon met the right girl he too could change. At the rate he’s going though I don’t see that happening anytime soon.

Mya and I sit and watch as Kayden and Braxton attempt to play pool they are both drunk as shit; so it’s quiet comical to watch. We made ourselves hurricanes that taste like heaven in your mouth compared to the skunk beer the guys are drinking.

Scooting down the couch closer to me Mya takes another sip of her drink and sets it down on the coffee table. “It’s nice having a normal girl to hang with, not just some bimbo Kayden is hooking up with that we know we will never see again.”

“Yeah, I feel the same. Moving here from L.A. has been a big adjustment, but you’ve been great making me feel so welcome.”

“It’s been so much fun doing our double dates these last few weeks. I don’t have a lot of friends here since I moved from Austin, so I know what it’s like to be the new girl in town. Everyone I work with at the Houston Grand Opera House is all wrapped up with kids and family.”

“It is so different back at Envy; everyone is obsessed with their jobs, they live and breathe the magazine. Many of my co-workers are single and not even thinking about marriage or kids for at least another ten years.”

Turning to face me she lowers her voice so that Kayden and Braxton don‘t over hear our conversation. I don’t think they’re paying attention anyways. Between the music, and their laughter we would need to shout for them to hear us talking. “Do you see you and Kayden having kids down the road?”

I’m taken back by her question, because with Logan we had discussed children but way down the road like ten years from now. However, since I’ve been with Kayden, the thought of getting married and raising a family at Sugar Land has crossed my mind more than a few times. “If you would of asked me a few months ago if I had any desire to have children in the near future, I would of gave you a flat out no.” I said letting out a laugh. I turn and admire Kayden’s fine back side as he leans over the table to take another shot; missing terribly. I let out another laugh as he cusses saying the pool stick is faulty.

“Sorry baby, but I think it’s you and not the pool stick, you shouldn’t drink that many beers and expect to be able to win a game of pool!”

“Shush woman, it’s definitely the pool stick. I think Braxton tampered with it!” He says letting out a deep chuckle, his Southern twang is even thicker when he’s drunk. It’s so adorable.

Shaking my head at him with a smile on my lips I turn back to my conversation with Mya. “As I was saying,” I let out another giggle before continuing, “With Kayden, everything is so different. He makes me feel amazing. I can’t even put into words how I feel when I’m around him. I truly feel that I’m…” now it’s my turn to lower my voice to a whisper, “Falling in love with him.”

Mya smacks my leg playfully, “Girl, I know. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see you two are falling head over heels in love with each other. I’ve never seen Kayden like this before…not ever! I’ve known him since all three of us were in kindergarten together. He was in love once before, but the way he looks at you, it’s different.”

I instantly have butterflies in the pit of my stomach. It’s one thing to feel Kayden and I slowly falling in love with each other, but to have someone else see it too, and someone who new Kayden when he was with his ex. It’s overwhelming and at the same time exciting.

“He still hasn’t opened up to me about the ex that hurt him. I keep thinking if I give him space and time he will. I won’t lie; it hurts a little that he doesn’t feel he can talk to me about her. I’ve been open and honest with him about everything.” Leaning forward I pick up my hurricane and drink down the remainder of it.

Reaching for my hand Mya takes it into hers, looking me dead in the eye. “Believe me; he will open up when he’s ready. She did a good number on him, so just him committing to you and making himself vulnerable to you is
huge.”

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After my conversation with Mya the night of the benefit dinner, I cannot stop myself daydreaming about a future with Kayden; picturing our wedding day, and the birth of our first child. Sunday morning when I started my period, a wave of sadness washes over me. I’m on birth control so even though we are not using condoms, my chances of getting pregnant is less than one percent. I know having a baby right now would be a terrible idea; we have only been dating a little under a month. I still haven’t worked up the courage to tell Kayden I love him, but I’m planning on telling him Christmas day.

We visited my mom and dad in Dallas yesterday. Seeing my dad and Kayden hitting it off so well is another reason why I am giddier than a school girl right now. My mother absolutely loved him. I was so nervous about him meeting them, and how my dad would treat him after everything with Logan. I thought he would yank Kayden over hot coals before he gave him his approval.

Kayden was a nervous wreck before meeting them also. He has met them before at one of his father’s events in Nashville, but never on a personal level. I tried my best to reassure him that things would go great, but I wasn’t much help since I was a ball of nerves myself.

We went out to dinner at Abacus, one of the best restaurants in all of Dallas. Located in the Knox-Henderson area of Dallas, Iron Chef America winner Chef Rathbun's cuisine was heavenly divine. After dinner we went to my parents concert. Kayden and I watched the entire show from the side of the stage. Watching my parents perform is one of my favorite things of all time. The chemistry between them is explosive, and it makes me hope that Kayden and I can have the kind of love my parents have for each other. Even after twenty-six years together they are still madly in love.

I was sad having to say goodbye to my parents, but knowing I was going to see them again in a few days for Christmas helped. They were thrilled when we told them Kayden would be joining us. The flight back to Houston was short. I will be all too happy when we pull into the hotel. We are staying in Houston tonight since Brooklyn is flying in tomorrow.

I’m excited to finally have Brooklyn back in town tomorrow; Reagan is also flying in for one night before he heads to his parents for Christmas. It is going to be great having both my partners in crime back together again, even if for only one night.

My kick boxing classes have been going great, the instructors are fantastic and I know Brooklyn is going to love it. She’s joining me for my classes on Thursday, and flying back to L.A. Friday. She’s going to stay with her parents for Christmas and New Years. I don’t have to fly to L.A. this week, because Eloise and her husband flew to Bora Bora for the holidays. So I don’t have to go back to the Envy offices until the Friday after New Years.

We finally got to the hotel at almost midnight. Flying to Dallas this morning, and then the whirl wind day we had, to then flying back to Houston have me completely drained. I was never so happy to crawl into bed with Kayden, curling up in his arms. Within seconds we were both slipping into a deep slumber.

Wednesday morning I awoke to the aroma of French toast and sausages. Stumbling out to the kitchen, I discover Kayden stacking French toast onto plates at the kitchen island. He has a vase of fresh flowers in the center of the island, and two glasses of orange juice.

“Oh my gosh, that smells heavenly!” I say pulling Kayden in for a good morning hug and kiss.

“I was just about to come wake you up, but I guess the aroma of breakfast beat me to it.” Gripping my butt in the palm of his hands Kayden lifts me off the ground kissing me one more time.

“You need to stop spoiling me so much, I feel guilty. I need to start trying to beat you to the kitchen in the morning so I can make you breakfast for once.”

“I will never stop spoiling you Savannah, so get use to it.” Slapping me playfully on the butt, Kayden flashes an impish grin before climbing up into the chair at the island. I climb up and sit beside him. Savoring every bite of the best French toast I’ve ever had.

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After breakfast we headed to the airport to pick up Brooklyn, her plane from Vancouver is suppose to arrive around noon and Reagan’s flight from Los Angeles is scheduled to land around two. I was surprised to see Xander at the airport when we got to Brooklyn’s gate. She never mentioned he would be picking her up. Kayden looked just as confused and shocked as I am.

“Hey Xander, I’m Savannah…Brooklyn’s friend. We met a few weeks back at Drip.” I say reaching my hand out to shake his.

“Yeah I remember, nice to finally meet you when I’m sober.” Letting out a nervous laugh he reaches out to shake my hand.

“To say that night was crazy, would be putting it lightly.” Kayden said as he slid his hand around me pulling me against him before reaching out to shake Xander’s hand.

“Brooklyn told me about the whole Logan situation that night. We just missed it; I think we left the club about twenty minutes before the whole thing went down. Sorry to hear your ex is a total asshole.”

“I don’t think he will be showing up here again anytime soon, after the beat down I gave him.” I couldn’t help but smile hearing Kayden say that. I hope it’s true and Logan stays as far away from Texas as physically possible. I pray the fight with Kayden put the fear of God into him, and he realizes there is no chance in hell we will ever get back together so he will move on with his life. So I can happily continue moving on with mine.

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Chapter 16

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We talked with Xander for a few minutes as we wait for Brooklyn’s plane to land. He said that she has no idea he’s here, she mentioned in a text last night that she was flying in today. So he wanted to surprise her.

He’s home for a few days for Christmas before they go back on the road with all the other bands. He told us about some Lance’s Honky-Tonk Bar in Galveston that his band is playing at tonight. Kayden and I both think it sounds like fun, so told him we’ll see what Reagan thinks, we already know Brooklyn will be down for it. He had me sold at mechanical bull. I’ve always wanted to ride one, so I can mark that off my bucket list tonight.

Brooklyn came barreling down at us with excitement. She couldn’t believe Xander has shown up to surprise her. She is in quiet the love triangle right now between him and Jax. She goes from no man to two in a matter of weeks. I know Jax is still going out with other woman on his nights off. He is smokin’ hot so I wouldn’t expect him to sit around waiting to see where things go with Brooklyn.

We all went out to the same little café Jax recommended to us a few weeks back to get lunch. Xander is surprisinglyreally funny, he looks intimidating with all the piercings and tattoos, what’s that saying never judge a book by the cover; under that rough exterior is a really nice guy. I can see why Brooklyn’s stayed in touch with him. Usually she sleeps with them, never to see them again. Something about him has her swooning all over him or maybe it’s what he does for her between the sheets; she is always complaining about men not satisfying her.

The only thing I’m worried about is his lifestyle hurting her. We’ve gone to enough rock concerts back in L.A. to know how crazy things get backstage before and after the concerts. As long as he can be honest with her and treat her right, then I will give him a chance.

After lunch we head back to the airport to pick up Reagan. Brooklyn went with Xander back to the beach house on the back of his Harley. So we went back to the airport alone. We have nice weather today so no planes were delayed; I’m still dragging from all my traveling yesterday. I cannot wait to get back home, start the fire pit, and have some drinks and relax before we go out tonight.