I heard George shouting and swearing in the other room “I will personally see you rot in hell for this, you’ve broken her you fucking cunt” I had never heard him so angry and I cringed at his words but opened the door to the room he was in, walked over to him, took his phone and disconnected the call. “George, I’m okay. I promise” I smiled at him through my tears and cupped his caring face. “I will get through it. He helped me move on in a way and for that I am grateful” I said softly and his expression softened but he looked puzzled so I carried on “George. You know what happened and I never thought I would be able to go with a man ever again but Mason pushed me through that barrier and took down those walls and I enjoyed it, I never thought I would but I did” I cocked my head and realised the truth of my words “And for that I’m indebted to him, he was patient and gentle with me and I needed it” he nodded and sighed “I just laid into him and he never uttered a word, he just took it Ava. That’s not something I expected from him. He eventually just kept saying how sorry he was” he laughed bitterly and I grabbed his hand and squeezed “come on lets have that drink and you can take me exploring” I grinned in excitement and he pulled me into his side “You are gonna love it here and the Portuguese are gonna love you Ava. Let’s see if we can hook you up with a hot bloke” he winked and grinned.
We spent the next few days, sight-seeing, nightclubbing and just relaxing on the beach and I returned back to the UK on Monday, refreshed and relaxed. George had taken it on himself to make sure we had a good time and true to his word Me and Courtney had loved every minute but duty called and I needed to find a new job.
I visited Brenda as soon as soon we returned and hugged her tightly “Brenda, how are you?” I asked, full of concern. She waved me off “I’m fine, it’s just a sprain dear. More importantly how are you?” I smiled warmly “I’m fine Brenda. I’m made of steel” I winked but I had the feeling she could see straight through me but she didn’t ask again and we chatted for a while “The party is rescheduled for this Saturday and don’t give me any excuses, you are like family and I want you there” she informed me firmly and I smiled and nodded. I would go through the pain of seeing Mason for Brenda, her friendship meant a lot to me.
I left a short while after and returned to my little cottage and as soon as I entered I sighed, as I smelt the familiarity of my home. I quickly got to work, opening the windows and putting on some laundry and went shopping.
As I was stood at the checkout somebody whispered my name into the nape of my neck and I flinched, spinning around quickly. Dane was stood behind me in the queue “Well hello Miss Stone” he smirked and I shuddered “Dane” I faked a smile and coughed when he perused me slowly, his gaze hovering on my breasts “I take it you had a good holiday” he stated but didn’t ask “It was wonderful, it was lovely to see George”
I turned back round to the cashier who was watching us intently and she flicked her gaze to me, her lipped curled in a silent understanding that he crept her out as well. Danes hand grabbed my arm “Now that you and Mason aren’t fucking any more I wondered if you wanted to get together?” I gasped at his directness “Erm no thank you Dane” I tried to turn again but his grip tightened and he leant into my ear “You do know he’s back with Rebecca”
I was already simmering but his latest words cut through the rage. I gritted my teeth “Well that’s up to Mason. It has nothing to do with me Dane” he sneered and licked my cheek “I really want to fuck you hard and fast, Ava” he growled in my ear and I shot out and slapped him, a harsh crack across his cheek. His head spun to the side as the cashier gasped and quickly pressed her buzzer for the manager. Dane snarled and drew his fist back but a tall muscled man who was stood behind him grabbed his arm “I wouldn’t do that pal if I were you” he warned and Dane dropped his arm “This isn’t over Ava” he hissed, pushed past me and stormed out.
Exhaling loudly I turned to my saviour “Thank you” I said and he grinned “No problem sweetheart. I have good hearing and I heard what he said to you. What a Twat!” I laughed and nodded “Yeah he is a twat” he helped me bag my shopping as I was still trembling with the adrenaline “Wait and I’ll walk you to your car, just in case that knob’s out there” I smiled warmly and helped him with his shopping and we both walked out to the car park.
He lifted my bags into my boot and I thanked him again “Your very welcome Ava” he smiled softly “Erm…I don’t suppose you fancy meeting for a drink?” he asked before I could climb in my car.
Before I knew it I was promising to meet him in a restaurant tonight, and I was stunned at my quick agreement. He smiled and tucked a lock of hair behind my ear “You really are stunning” he breathed and I smiled awkwardly at his boldness. “Thank you” I stammered and climbed in my car “I’ll see you tonight” he winked and left, leaving me dumbfounded.
I shook myself and made my way home, already nervous about my date tonight and wishing I had refused. “Oh why not Ava?” I scolded myself and then wondered what Mason was doing, until his and Rebecca’s’ writhing, joined bodies burnt an image behind my eyes. I gritted my teeth and refused to think about him again.
CHAPTER 17
I decided to wear trousers and my soft pink cashmere sweater for my date with Tony, not wanting to give him any encouragement towards the bedroom I made sure I was dressed attractively but not sexily.
I walked into the restaurant a little after 8 O’clock and he was stood at the bar waiting for me and a grin erupted on his face as he saw me “Ava, you look gorgeous” he said and kissed my cheek “Drink?” I smiled and thanked him “Vodka and cranberry please” he nodded and after purchasing our drinks the waiter led us over to a table in the corner.
“You have beautiful hair Ava” he said and I squirmed a little at his comments. A little too much a little too soon. I smiled and perused the menu, deciding on a simple salad, not sure if my churning stomach could cope with anything heavier.
I gave the waiter my order and Tony took my menu, brushing his fingers against mine as he did so; no electricity or jolt. I wasn’t sure if that disappointed me or pleased me. “So Ava, how do you know that idiot from the supermarket?” he asked and I chewed on my finger. His gaze dropped to my mouth and he watched me intently and I quickly removed it, dropping it in my lap “He used to be friends with my ex-boss” I told him, not wishing to go into any more details. He nodded slowly “I heard him mention a ‘Mason’ and I don’t want to step on anybody’s toes Ava” he said openly and I cleared my throat that felt as though it was closing in “No, I’m single. He was just my boss” I smiled. He gave me a slow grin “Good”.
We chatted for a while, asking the usual ‘getting to know you’ questions and I was half way through my salad when a hand settled on my shoulder. I turned to look and saw Masons’ stern glare at Tony, his hand tightening on my shoulder. His eyes swung to mine “Ava” he said, his eyes blazing but other than that no emotion played on his face. I gulped as his touch shot through me, lighting every single nerve ending in my body “Mason” I acknowledged and my finger shot to my mouth.
I shifted in my seat as his gaze shot to my mouth and a slight groan rumbled in his throat “How are you?” he grated, his hand refusing to leave my shoulder but had softened somewhat “I’m good, you?” he nodded and his eyes shifted back to Tony “Are you going to introduce us Ava?” he practically snarled and I swallowed heavily “Erm yes, Mason this is Tony. Tony, This is Mason, my ex-boss” I explained then stilled when Tony said “Ahh, Knob heads friend” I closed my eyes and refused to look at the glare that I knew Mason was giving me “Oh and who is the knob head?” he asked Tony, his tone bordering on aggression “Some friend of yours apparently, that came on to Ava in the supermarket. He was really rude to her and she ended up slapping him” he said bluntly “he was going to punch her until I held him back” I was silently willing this stupid man to shut up.
Masons grip tightened “Ava?” he growled and I rolled my eyes “It’s fine Mason, nothing to worry about
” he pursed his lips and glared at me “Dane?” he asked “I said leave it Mason” I snapped but the idiot across from me decided to fill him in “Yeah, I think that was his name. He told her he ‘wanted to fuck her hard’ I mean what fucking dickhead says that to a woman?”
My control snapped as Mason face contorted in a white rage, a snarl ripped from his throat “I’ll fucking kill him” he roared. I glared at Tony “For god’s sake Tony, shut up” I hissed and his eyes widened at my outburst “I’m sorry Ava, I was just trying to help” he pouted sulkily.
Mason pulled me out of my chair “A word Ava” he demanded and pulled me to one side “What the fuck are you doing with that idiot?” he asked and I bit my lip “It has nothing to do with you Mason, probably the same as what you are doing with Rebecca” I hissed and shrugged out of his grip. He sighed heavily “There is nothing going on with me and Rebecca” he said sternly and I scoffed “Oh don’t treat me like a fool Mason” I snapped and turned back round to Tony but he grabbed my arm “Ava, what did Dane do?” I shook my head “Leave it, Tony came to my rescue” I shrugged and Masons face darkened “Ava…” he whispered “Please, let’s talk” I shook my head and headed back to my seat, coughing and picking up my cutlery.
Smiling at Tony and diving into a conversation.
As soon as Mason left I made my excuses to Tony, saying I had a headache and made my way home, collapsing in bed, my nerves frazzled and exhaustion engulfing me as I slept until lunchtime the next day.
The next few weeks flew by as I job hunted, and I was pleased with myself. I had managed to secure an interview at NSC industries, a top technology business as a temporary PA to cover someone’s maternity leave, and an interview for a receptionist at the local doctors.
On Friday I went for the NSC interview and it all seemed to go well, they seemed pleased with me and promised to email a decision soon and when the offer of the job came through Friday night; me, Courtney, Kim and Sally decided to party.
We all decided against ‘The loft’ and went to an older club, across the road. About 2am we had exited the club and were all drunkenly looking for a taxi when I saw Mason leave ‘The loft’ with Kerrie. I was relieved to see him with her and not Rebecca and I slinked behind Courtney, trying to hide but Kerrie saw me “Ava” she shouted and I groaned. Sally shouted to me, intoxicated “Ava babe, someone’s shouting you Hun” I growled at her, now I couldn’t feign ignorance of their presence.
Kerrie walked over to me and hugged me, I was very drunk at this point “Kerrie, how are you?” I slurred. I saw Mason check me out and his eyes darkened when he scanned me. I was wearing a tight red silk dress, with a black lace overlay, It was quite short and I had teamed it with black thigh high 5 inch boots “I’m great” She grinned and cocked her head “Good night?” she laughed as I swayed and grabbed hold of Courtney “Yep, we are celebrating my new job” I grinned, refusing to look at Mason “Oh” she said, looking a little stunned “where at Sweetie?” I pointed my finger in the air “Erm…Erm oh somewhere cool” I giggled and Courtney rolled her eyes “NSC Industries” she told them, a slight smug smirk on her face.
Kerrie nodded “I love your dress Ava” Kerrie confessed and I smiled happily “Thank you, it makes me feel sexy” I winked, the open air had strengthened the alcohol levels in me and my inhibitions had completely bottomed out. “On the pull then are you Ava?” Mason growled from behind her. I scowled at him and Kerrie glared “Mason” she warned him and he huffed and shrugged “Just because I feel sexy doesn’t mean I’m ‘on the pull’ Mr Fox. We aren’t all like the whores’ that entertain you!” I admonished, my eyes hooded.
His eyes locked onto mine, the desire and need in them slamming into me. He was biting his bottom lip and his fists were clenched as his chest rose and fell heavily with each harsh breaths. I swallowed and slightly rubbed my thighs together as arousal pooled in my knickers, the urgent need to fuck him to extinction surged into me and I gasped, my own breathing was heavy and I licked my lips.
Mason took a few steps towards me, his eyes refusing to release mine as the fire in them intensified my need to screw this man. Courtney pulled me back “Oh no you don’t” she snapped and stepped in front of me “I won’t let you hurt her anymore” she cautioned and Mason stopped dead, still not looking away “Ava?” he asked, waiting for my decision.
I took a big breath and Kim and Sally were looking backwards and forward between the both of us like they were watching a tennis match, confusion etched on their expressions “I...” I so wanted to go with him but Courtney squeezed my arm “I…I can’t Mason” I shook my head rapidly “No, don’t do this to me” I pleaded and he closed his eyes and nodded, turned swiftly and walked back over to his club.
Kerrie reached over and hugged me “Ava, he misses you” she whispered in my ear. I nodded “Me too Kerrie but he hurt me too much. I can’t trust him anymore” she nodded in understanding but she took hold of my hand “Just so you know though Ava, he isn’t back with Rebecca. He hasn’t been with anybody else since you left” she told me openly and I nodded “Thank you, your honesty means a lot Kerrie. Please ring me soon and let me know when your first session is” she looked a little stunned “He told you?” her eyebrows furrowed “Oh Kerrie, I’m sorry, I didn’t realise it was a secret” she shook her head “No it’s not that Ava, it’s just that Mason never discusses his private life with anyone, not even Dane” I smiled sadly “He was really upset Kerrie, he loves you very much and his pain was too much to bear so I was the shoulder, you know” I shrugged and felt awkward as I disclosed Masons secret pain. “He cried with you?” she seemed astonished, her eyes wide and I shrugged “We all cry Kerrie” she nodded “But Mason never does” she regarded me as if she was telling me something important. I sighed and nodded sadly, squeezing her hand again “You ring me soon” I told her and climbed in the taxi the girls had grabbed.
She was still stood on the curb edge, stunned at Masons willingness to show his feelings with me and to be honest I was a little stunned at her revelations as well. The fact that Mason had only ever opened his emotions with me made the ice crack a little more.
CHAPTER 18
I was sat on the sofa; I couldn’t get Mason out of my head. The way he had looked at me tonight, the intense longing and craving on his face had matched my own. Kerrie had informed me that he hadn’t been with anyone else and I trusted her totally, I think Rebecca had tried to use the opportunity when I left to her own evil purposes, making it look like she was with Mason. I was extremely aroused and wound up so highly I couldn’t get our love-making out of my head, the erotic pictures and images were refusing to leave my imagination.
At 3.30 I phoned a taxi and at 3.55 I was banging on Masons door, repeatedly.
The hall light came on and he opened the door; stood in all his glory with just shorts on, his magnificent chest and his hard stomach on display. I slammed him hard against the wall and pulled his head down brutally, kissing him with all I was. He groaned and grasped my hair, kissing me back with an urgency and hunger and I pulled us over to his couch, pushing him backwards on to it before I straddled him, sucking and biting his neck with an obsession “Fuck Ava, I need you” he hissed and I reached beneath us, sliding my nails across his erection “I need this inside me Mason, I want your hard cock pounding into me” I growled and pulled his rigid penis free.
He grasped the hem of my dress and lifted it over my head, groaning loudly and harshly as he glimpsed my red silk bra. His teeth bit my stiff nipple and I growled loudly “Fuck!” I reached down and pulled my knickers to one side and swiftly impaled myself on him in one sharp plunge “Fuck yeah!” he roared “Fuck me Ava” I was working up a frenzy, riding him hard, slamming up and down on him in a violent need, the desperation to climb inside him, the powerful throb in me demanding release. “Mason, you feel so fucking good” I moaned as I leant back and grasped his knees, riding him harder “Yes Baby!” he snarled and slammed his hips up to meet my plunges, his hand slid roun
d to my bottom and his finger pressed into my anus and as he bit my nipple again, I screamed loudly at the carnal intensity of his cock filling my pussy and his finger filling my ass as my orgasm exploded, constricting my throat and tightening every muscle in the most intense climax I had ever had. He followed and burst inside me “Jesus” he hissed, squeezing his eyes shut and baring his teeth “Ava” he cried as he continued to fill me with his sperm, his climax refusing to bate.
We both panted heavily and I flopped down on to him as he encircled me in a tight grip “Jesus Baby. I’ve never been fucked that hard” he panted as I was still gasping for breath. He pulled me tighter “Baby?” he probed as I remained silent. I shook my head “Shush” I sighed and lifted myself off him and reached for my dress, pulling it back over my head.
His eyebrows furrowed furiously “Ava?” he asked more urgently “I need to go Mason” I said as I straightened my dress back down. He shot off the couch and grabbed my arms “Whoa Ava. You’re not leaving now!” he demanded but I struggled free “I’m sorry Mason, I just needed you…tonight”. He looked like I’d slapped him “What the fuck!” he yelled, running his hands through his hair. I pulled my phone from my bag to phone a taxi as his hands gripped me and he lifted me and flung me down on the sofa and straddled me, locking me down “Get off me Mason” I yelled but he shook his head “No, not until we have talked” he yelled back at me.
I pushed against his chest “There’s nothing to talk about” I shouted back as I pushed harder “Talk to me Ava” he demanded and I punched his chest but he held firm “No! No! NO!” I screamed as I kept punching him, the tears rolling free as I wept violently and laid into him.
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