True to her word, Jade spent the entire day with Leya and I, paying for every adventure Leya asked for. She's worse than my aunt when it comes to spoiling this girl. We went to the zoo, the amusement park, the aquarium, out for dinner and dessert, until Leya passed out in my arms at the table as Jade paid the check. I hold Leya as she sleeps against my chest while we wait for Jade's car.
"Thank you for today and for making sure Leya had a memorable day. I'm sure it was the best day of her life and you didn't have to do that, so thank you".
"Leya is a good kid and grateful, which makes her easy to spoil. Besides, this is just a taste of what a day out means with me can entail, not only for you but Leya as well".
"You're very persistent, Ms. Knight".
"I'm used to getting my way. It's not often I hand out offers, let alone be turned down for one".
"Hm, this must be bizarre for you then".
"I'd say it's more intriguing". Jade's car comes around this time a blacked out 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. I buckle a sleeping Lay in her car seat before settling in my seat next to Jade. I give her driver my address and soon we're on our way to drop us off.
"Thank you again Jade".
"You don't need to keep thanking me and I assure you I will have my PR team take care of those pictures immediately. Of course I can't control what people keep but the mass public will not know what Leya looks like". I nod, remembering all the people who took our picture or tentatively asked Jade for an autograph. She's definitely more famous than I thought.
"Thank you Jade".
"You do not need to keep thanking me. Give me your phone" she holds out her hand, not sparing me a glance and I slowly follow her command. I get the feeling I don't have much of an option. She takes it, quickly typing away before handing it back.
"I will send you a list of all the free properties I have available to give you an idea of where you could be. Do you have any preferences?" Jade finally looks at me, those piercing green eyes holding me in place as my mind scrambles to catch up to her question.
"U-um no, but I'm not...I mean, I have--".
"You're sexy when you're flustered. As I said, it's just to give you a clear indication of how serious I am and all that you could have if you accept. Besides, today was for your daughter. I have my own adventures in store for you, kitten" Jade reaches out, tilting my chin up and tracing my bottom lip with her finger. I slightly gasp at the gentle caress, willing myself not to follow her finger like a thirsty bitch. Men and women fawned and gawked over her all day. I don't want to be like one of them. Though I understand the fascination and attraction.
"Oh really, like what?" My words come out more breathy and needy than I intend and I inwardly slap myself. Get a damn grip Angel. She's just a woman, a sexy, capturing, delicious, commanding, and powerful woman that makes your knees week and pussy wetter than anyone, but it doesn't matter.
She's just a woman.
Jade smirks, pulling at my bottom lip, her eyes transfixed on my mouth as I remain frozen and waiting. Her fingers trail down my chin, throat, before resting at the base of my neck, sending flashes of our earlier encounter this morning in her kitchen.
"You like it when my hand is grasping at your neck, don't you kitten?" her fingertips make delicate designs as my mouth goes dry. I can't move or think, all I can do is crave, her and her touch, the promises of pleasure she keeps making. My eyes flutter close and I lick my lips to hold in a groan as she replaces the pad of her finger with her sharp oval nail.
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Why does this feel so good?
This shouldn't feel so good.
I shouldn't be ready to come apart from a single touch, yet Jade seems to have that effect on my body. She sparks parts of me that I didn't know could be lit. Her gentle touch is replaced by a firm grip that has me snapping my eyes open in alarm as she pulls me closer. Her hold is tight but loose enough that I can breathe and talk freely.
"Answer kitten".
"Y-yes, Jade. I like it" she smirks before her tongue snakes out tracing my lips so lightly I'd think it was my imagination. If it wasn't for the slightly wet trail she left behind. Fuck her tongue is so soft, velvety and of course has me shivering in her hold. I gasp and she takes the opportunity to slip her tongue past my lips, twirling and circling around my mouth. I clench my thighs as waves of pleasure run through me as I threaten to come undone in this luxurious car. She doesn't do more than taste me and I'm left feigning for her to kiss me, just once.
"Good girl, Angel" she releases me and sits back in her chair, leaving me gasping and reeling to catch up to what the fuck just happened. She's such a damn tease. I blink a few times, sitting back in my chair and looking at Jade in a slight daze. She just licked the inside of my mouth like an ice cream cone and then goes back to acting like nothing happened.
Who is this woman and where did she come from?
The car stops outside my apartment complex and I shake my head forcing myself to get a grip. "Thank you again for today, Jade. I appreciate it" she simply nods as I carefully get Leya out of the seat, shushing her as she stirs against my shoulder.
"The event is next Saturday. I expect an answer by Thursday. We'll need time to get the story together when you accept".
"When? What if I don't?"
"You're a smart girl, Angel. Dominic will walk you up" the conversation is clearly over so I simply nod and step back from the car. The door closes without her sparing me another glance and for some reason that agitates the hell out of me. Such an entitled woman.
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Jade Knight
Dominic returns to the car and we head to my condo in the city. I pull up emails to kill time in the car ride but Dominic's incessant clearing of his throat has me sighing. "If you have something to say then open your mouth and speak". He's quiet for a minute, clearing his throat for the final time before finally saying what's on his mind.
"I know it's none of my business, I'm just wondering if this is a good idea".
"Elaborate, Dominic". I detest unneeded hesitance. The longer it takes for you to say the problem, the longer it takes to find a solution.
"Are you sure that she is the right...fit for this sort of task? Your parents aren't exactly the nicest of people and she seems like a nice girl". I don't say anything right away, looking out the window of the passing cars, thinking of the girl I just spent an entire day with. Angel being the fit in terms of ability isn't the question. Despite her shy and meek demeanor, she's a spitfire and she has no problem putting someone in their place. She's stronger than she realizes. She has the power to control a room. Send heads reeling and eyes rolling, tackle the most egotistical of men and women with confidence and sureness.
This little kitten can be a lioness, a queen.
Of course she's a nice girl, that's probably what drew me to her in the first place. That makes this more fun, she's just my type. Innocent, curious, eager, willing, bold, naive, and ready for anything I have to offer. I'm the opposite of everything good for her but I'm selfish and I want Angel all to myself. I want her to be mine to taint and teach. Besides, if I'm going to pretend to be in a relationship I'm going to damn sure be attracted to that person. I'm clearly attracted to Angel. Dominic has been my guard since I was in elementary school. He knows my preferences and what I'm attracted towards. He also understands how much I love to get into trouble.
"You're right, Dominic. She is nice".
"So, you plan on changing that" see, he knows me so well.
"Inside the sweet, meek little kitten is a fierce lioness. I want to unleash the beast and tame it all at once. It's been a while since I've met someone with so much innocence that's also clearly devious. I have to admit it is a little exciting".
"Wow".
"What?"
"Nothing...it's just been a while since I've seen someone intrigue you enough to get excited". I don't say anything, ending the conversation as I think over how true that statement was. For three years I was focused on being so uncommitted that I never met anyone I genuinely enjoyed. However, Angel intrigued me the moment I spotted her behind my bar. I have never seen a less intimidating or bad-ass bartender. Angel looks as sweet as can be but seeing the way she didn't back down from her daughter's father proved she doesn't scare easily. Angel is perfect to get my parents off my back, her plan was even better for the long-run. I expect her to accept our deal but in the case she doesn't I can always find someone else.