by Hoy, E. S
Chapter 12 Sophie unpacked the rest of her things and was touched that Florence had sorted out a couple of drawers and cleared some wardrobe space for her things, she put on her crop joggers as they were soft on her cut which was still throbbing, Marcus had redressed it for her, a pink tight pineapple t shirt and she was done, she untangled her hair and braided it in two plaits she really needed a good trim it was getting too long even for her taste. She decided to phone her mother something she should have done last night but she had been putting it off she knew what her reaction would be so she blurted it all out as fast as she could and then waited for the onslaught, actually it was mild for Diane although terrified for her daughters safety and furious her hiding place was revealed she was also very pleased to discover Sophie had a man taking care of her and the backup of his family, Sophie had spoken of her new found interest in a Dr but had no idea how serious it had become. It was also a huge weight off her mind that she was in a secure house with bodyguards and absurdly pleased there was a housekeeper to make sure Sophie ate! Diane had recently purchase a villa on the South West coast of France she suggested they use that if they had to get away as no one knew she had bought it, so if things got tricky at least they would have a bolt hole, she was very excited to meet my new man especially as the word love came up a few times. Marcus walked in as she disconnected the call, he looked her over with a smug grin she looked great in fitness wear that was for sure and her breasts were demanding attention in that pink top but he had to resist his parents had just driven up to the house and would be here any second, she sprang up and jumped in his arms wrapping her legs round his waist and kissed him enthusiastically, “steady girl I don’t want to greet my parents with a hard on I think my mum may just faint!” he put her down and twiddled her braids “I love these you look like Rapunzel!” he slapped her bottom and they ran downstairs giggling just as Florence opened the door to Barbee and Don, like a whirlwind his mum swept in and pulled Sophie into her huge bust for a hug ”oh my girl I am so sorry about Duncan. And I can't believe you are so normal after some of the things that evil man did to you, don't worry he didn't tell us much but what he did tell us was bad enough, now Don give her that letter immediately it looked important”. As they moved into the lounge Marcus was on tenter hooks his brother was not going to escape his wrath unless this letter contained a miracle.
Sophie opened it and a memory stick fell into her lap, she read the letter out to the room.
Hey All I know what you must think of me but just give me a chance to explain, when I saw Sophie at the wedding I admit once the penny dropped I saw pound signs, but Jasper was a total whack head and I never liked the bloke and don't want to drop you in his lap so I worked out a plan where we may get the right result. He was so made up I had found you he didn't ask for details just wired me the cash and hung up.so I didn't mention you Bro so she should be safe if you have her with you he knows she's in Anglesey that is all, The memory stick is for you Sophie, Jasper was such an arrogant pratt he used to send all his mates photos of his hot girlfriend in all different scenarios, we got a monthly set, not my thing at all and Sophie I want to say now that what he used to do to you was evil and he does deserve to pay.
Marcus reached for her hand as she stumbled over that part and the colour left her face, but she took a breath and continued to read.
Anyway he had it coming so I copied his files and kept for a rainy day and here it is, if you do get it sorted you will know exactly what he has and can make sure you get all the copies. Dad this is for you as I am sure you are all together ready to judge me, some years ago a guy called Reynard was put away for an armed robbery where a man was killed he always claimed he was just framed but never gave away the organ grinder, I knew Jasper was involved with the creep as he came to a few parties at his penthouse, they were as sick as each other, Reynard kept quiet because he wanted his revenge in person he has a grudge and I reckon he is your key to unravel Mr Bonavia and take him down so get digging.
Lastly Marcus I know you hate me but 5 years is a long time to hold me in contempt cut me some slack I know you think I have ran away to escape your anger but I am only staying away until the psycho is sorted as he will probably kill me I will come back home once he is dealt with and we can slog it out but until then good luck and Sophie I really hope you can be rid of him for good
Duncan
The room was quiet then Don stood upright “I'm off to make some calls; this person needs stopping before he can do more damage, Marcus can I use your office?”
“go for it dad I will join you shortly I just want to make sure all is right here first” he was worried about the pale girl beside him who had appeared to withdraw in to herself again he gave his mum a knowing look “come along sweetie we will leave the men to deal with the important stuff lets me and you have a visit with Florence I can smell fresh baking of some sort”
Sophie took her hand left the note and memory stick on the chair and went along with Barbee, she looked at Marcus's frantic face and managed a weak smile of reassurance.
The following 48 hours were a hive of activity, plans were put in place Sophie was pretty safe at the house as Jasper was probably concentrating his search on Anglesey and had no idea of her relationship with Marcus, the best news of all was Reynard had allowed Don a visit and had done a deal with him it turned out he had a file of written evidence of all Jaspers misdemeanours drug deals and links to the armed robbery, Reynard himself had collated it for future use to and he said we could use it providing it would be safely returned to his solicitor after we had finished with it he needed it for security on his release. Apparently Jasper had tried to have him killed inside he scuppered his plans be instructing his legal team to send Jasper a letter informing him of his little stash of evidence and that the information was held by his solicitor with strict instructions to release it to the police and media should anything untoward happen to him whilst in prison. Now Dons team were trying to set up a meeting with Jaspers lawyer, a ruthless man who had replaced Simpson just a few months ago Mr Proctor was playing hard ball and not returning calls but then he had no idea what they wanted, they decided the only way to proceed was for Sophie to get in touch hersef, they had tried to keep her out of the arrangements until they organised the meeting but it looked like that was a luxury they couldn't now afford.
Sophie was holding the phone waiting to see if her name got her put her through to Mr Proctor and the connection was almost instant.
“Ms Merchant? What can I do for you, Mr Bonavia has allowed me to speak to you on his behalf and I am intrigued at the call when you have been trying to avoid him so effectively!” “Mr Proctor my representatives have some information Mr Bonavia may find interesting enough to agree to a meeting as soon as possible”
“What information could possibly be of such interest that my client would halt his tireless search unless it involved you agreeing to meet with him in person?”
“That is not possible, we have uncovered a file of evidence that implicates your clients involvement in an armed robbery 6 years ago plus other incidents of drug dealing and we are prepared to do a deal with him to keep this evidence out of the wrong hands”
Marcus and Don were both smiling proudly at her she had done exceptionally well, calm defiant and forceful, at that moment Marcus wanted to nothing more than to be alone with her and show her how much she meant to him.
The phone had gone silent; Sophie assumed he was conferring with his client.
“Ms Merchant my client wants a meeting arranged for tomorrow 11am at our Chester branch if that suits your party; he asks after you and passes on his regards.”
Sophie repeated the instruction to Marcus and Don and the men nodded to confirm agreement, she was shaking at the thought that Jasper was somewhere not too far away hunting her down. “Mr Proctor the meeting is confirmed I take it your offices are listed so we can find them easily?” “Yes Proctor and James on King Street, I take it you will not be attending the me
eting?” “No I will not it will be a Mr Griffin and Mr Hobbs “
“good I am sure this meeting will be productive to both parties take care Ms Merchant” As Sophie hung up she had a niggling feeling he was happy she wasn't going to be at the meeting and his last comment sounded like a warning, she brushed it off her instincts were on high alert at the moment unsurprisingly. The arrangements were done it was almost dinner time but there was just enough time for Marcus to do one thing he walked over to her grabbed her wrist and marched upstairs leaving his parents standing in the lounge open mouthed. “Excuse us will you we need to discuss something urgently upstairs.”
Chapter 13 Sophie clawed at the covers and a low moan escaped her throat as she looked into the eyes of the gorgeous man who currently had his tongue buried in her swollen and sensitive folds of skin! “oh my God Marcus please! I want you inside me” he grinned and slowly but firmly replaced his tongue with his finger whilst his thumb circled her clit he stroked inside her at a frustratingly slow pace “aargh please please” he loved it when she begged so he plunged in a second finger slid them in deeper and then flicked her nub with his tongue and brought her to climax with an explosion, he could feel her pussy throbbing and squeezing his fingers he had to be inside her, he had been careful over the last few days to give her time to deal with what was happening and his body had been deprived of her warmth too long, while her eyes were still closed and she purred after her orgasm he pulled himself up to her and gently teased her mouth open with his tongue, she could taste herself on him and found that quite erotic, his mood was different this time she really felt like he was worshipping her body and it made her want him even more, the kiss moved down to her breasts and he suckled them stroking kneading and licking she arched her back and tilted her crotch to feel his erection, he was so hard and long and she needed every inch inside right now. Sophie pushed him off and turned him over so she straddled his hips and then planted herself firmly on his length, he loved that she took control and watched her as she enjoyed savouring him, he held her still for a moment and she opened her eyes angry he had stopped her but the look in his eyes made her gasp he made her feel so sexy this look was of pure adoration “I love you Marcus” he blinked and his voice broke “ I love you too baby so so much” he groaned and then released her so she could ride him again he stroked and massaged her breasts as she drove herself harder and faster just as he was about to come he flipped her back over so he could slow it down and then pulled out a little and when he felt her quiver begin he rammed himself deep and they both cried out together as their orgasms shattered she squeezed every drop from him until he collapsed on to her body and they pressed foreheads together just staring into each other’s eyes marvelling at the depth of emotions they had for each other. They lay together after and Sophie dozed for a while until dusk came then they shared the shower washing each other gently Marcus was aware his father was probably making arrangements for tomorrow so he reluctantly left her washing her hair and went to dress for dinner.
Dinner was always a formal affair when you had guests and a housekeeper like Florence, Marcus slipped a crisp white shirt on and smart trousers then went down to check in with Don and open a bottle of wine. Sophie thought she would make an effort tonight as all she had worn since being here were her comfy clothes, she piled her hair up loosely on top of her head applied a little make up and wore a sheer silk navy blue shift dress that was cut on the bias it was ankle length but had a deep split that displayed a nice tease of leg that Marcus would enjoy, the bodice was fitted and had a built in support for her breasts so she didn't need a bra and it clung to her waist, her boobs looked amazing in this, Jasper had bought it just for that reason but she never wore it for him he didn't deserve a treat. She finished her outfit with high strappy sandals and went to join the family. The Taylors were all sat comfortably at the table and the two men rose as she arrived both looked her over approvingly but she smiled as she noticed Marcus staring at her chest,
“oh my darling you look exquisite you are such a tiny thing but so well blessed in other areas you lucky girl” Sophie was taken aback by his mother’s frankness she just wasn't used to compliments or kindness. The meal was extraordinary Florence was a fantastic cook and for the first time in a while Sophie had cleared her plates all three courses and Marcus was thrilled he had worried she was starting to waste away, he smiled proudly at her empty plates and she beamed back, she seemed so much more relaxed and she was hoping tomorrow’s meeting would bring an end to her situation at long last. They said their good nights and as she suspected the dress didn't take long to come off once they got into the bedroom and Marcus worshipped her body all over again, tonight was the happiest night of her life so far and hopefully tomorrow would top them all, she slept like a baby wrapped in Marcus arms solidly for the entire night a miracle indeed.
Chapter 14 Thursday dawned and Griffin and Hobbs were in the office with Don and Marcus and were being briefed they had copies of all the files and evidence from Reynard’s solicitor. Don and Marcus were going to the meeting with them but planned on waiting outside the building in the car as backup in case they were identified, Sophie was staying home with Barbee and Florence, Samuel was also hovering around, he had obviously had instruction to act as house bodyguard and he was taking his ole very seriously. The men left at 8.30am Marcus kissed her goodbye he put all his anxieties into it leaving her breathless, they had just cuddled this morning he wanted to wait until they had today over with and his parents sent home before he enjoyed her body again, and then he planned to christen every room with her as often as he could. The minute they had gone Sophie was anxious pacing the floors and fidgeting ”sweetie you will be a nervous wreck soon if you don't sit down and relax, they will sort it don't worry” Barbee was fussing round her and Florence kept her coffee topped up, all the caffeine was making her restless and she really needed to let off some steam and kill some time in the process.
“Barbee I think a run would do me good as to be honest I really need to burn some of this stress is that all right with you? I will do a circuit of the gardens and stay away from the gates.” “Good idea honey maybe you will feel calmer after a jog, off you go but yes staying away from the gates is a good idea”
Sophie was tugging on her joggers when she heard her mobile, “mum I expect” she muttered she was surprised to see Charlie’s name on the screen
“Charlie hi how are you? are you wondering why I’ve not been in?”
“No I was ringing to tell you off for not telling me you had such a sexy brother, wow he is stunning he wanted to know how often you rode and whether you had made friends here, he was so sweet I made him a cup of tea” she was excitedly giggling away while Sophie’s heart stopped completely, “Charlotte I don't have a brother what exactly did this guy say to you?” the phone went quiet “oh no have I done something wrong? He wandered in here yesterday he said his name was Jason and that he was looking for his sister, he had a photo and everything, said he wanted to surprise you as he had been abroad but your cottage was empty and he had let himself in and waited but you never showed up, so I told him you would be with Dr Taylor, oh my God Sophie is he bad news have I dropped you in it?”
Sophie took a deep breath “it’s OK don't worry I will sort it but if he turns up again do not speak to him he is trouble Charlie and when I can I will tell you the whole story but now I have to go” she hung up and sat down “shit shit” reasoning it out she knew he would want to be in Chester at the meeting so she was in no immediate danger he may have turned up last night as he would have worked out where she was maybe the security here had stopped him for now, she shuddered at how close he had been to getting her, she sent a quick text to Marcus telling him the latest so he was aware Jasper could try something, she finished dressing and ran downstairs “I'm off Barbee just an hour max I promise”
She jogged out the back way and headed for the bottom of the garden near the Boat house, it was a long way from the main house and a good p
lace to start a perimeter run, she was glad Marcus had left his ipod behind she preferred running to music and this dance album he had on it had a perfect beat for running she was soon lost in her rhythm and out of breath, as she neared the boat house she noticed a motor boat moored to the jetty, she didn't know Marcus had a boat how fab “I must get him to take me out in it” she thought to herself just then a shadow shot out of the trees she turned but had no time to react as she saw Jasper grinning at her before she could even turn he had struck her straight across the head and she fell into a heap on the grass struggling to stay conscious. He dragged up her by her hair towards the boat house clamping a hand across her mouth to stifle her screams, Sophie was barely aware of what was happening but she knew once he got her into the in there she was at his mercy, she found an inner burst of strength and clamped her teeth down on his hand, he yelped and let go of her hair for just long enough she could start to run and she turned to run back towards the house, but he was too fast he dived for her ankle and twisted her to the floor she was writhing around trying to avoid his grip but then she saw the look of desire and glee on his face, she was doing exactly what he enjoyed, fighting, she was feeding his desire and making his game more exciting instantly she went still and let him get hold of her, he looked shocked but didn’t miss his chance to throw her over his shoulder and carry her in the huge wooden building, Sophie knew this could be the end for her and she closed her eyes praying he would make the end a quick one.
