Oh, oh, I think to myself. He doesn’t look very happy. “How did they find out?” he asks. He has his eyebrows raised. She doesn’t say a word. He looks at me, grabs my hand, and tells his sister goodbye.
“Jax, Toby and I both told Mom and Dad about her. They overheard us talking about it. Please, they just wanted to meet her.”
“Jax…” I’m trying to get him to slow down. His sister has tears in her eyes. “Jax,” I say louder. He stops and turns. I put my arms around him and tell him I know he’s upset. I kind of pick his brain, to find out his frame of mind. I want to know why he’s so upset. “Tell me what’s going on,” I ask him. He tells me that they need to butt out of his relationships, that he is a full-grown man. I tell him I understand, that if he really doesn’t want me to meet his parents that I won’t say another word.
“It’s not that I don’t want you to meet them, I just don’t want them to interfere in my relationship with you,” he tells me.
“I honestly don’t think that, that is what this is about. I think they are truly worried about you. I am assuming that they just want to make sure you’re okay and see who I am too. I really don’t mind Jax,” I tell him with a kiss.
He kisses me back, turns around and tells his sister that he loves her, but they need to back off. He also tells her he had planned on introducing us in a couple of weeks. He continues to look at her as she twists her hands together nervously.
“What’s for supper?” he asks finally.
“Well you and Daddy are cooking on the grill. Burgers and brats and Mom made her potato salad. I made a pan of baked beans that are in the oven now. I also made a red velvet cake,” she states with tears in her eyes.
He looks at me, hugs me, and whispers in my ear, “Mine,” with this unexplainable look.
I look at him with a shine in my eyes as I stare into his. “Yours,” I tell him.
The doorbell rings, and in comes Toby as well as an elder Jax and a younger Cassie. They can’t deny these kids. Jax looks like his daddy. A dead ringer picked out of his daddy’s ass. No way to deny that parentage. They come in and give Cassie and the kids hugs. The kids take off and go back downstairs to the family room.
“Nice to see you again,” Toby says.
“Hi Toby,” I reply.
Jax gives his parents a hug, and his mom a kiss.
“Mom, Dad, this here is my girlfriend Ria. Her real name is Katarina. Ria these are my parents, Stewart and Eva.” I go to reach to shake their hands and they both give me hugs, as I stiffen a second before I remember I’m safe. I don’t like for others to get in my space if I don’t know them. I am trying to get better with this, but it’s a work in progress my counselor said.
“It’s so nice to meet you, dear,” Eva says.
“You sure are a pretty little thing,” his dad says.
I smile and blush at the same time. His mom yells at his Dad. “Stu, not now. You just met her. Why do you do this you big flirt?”
“Thank you, Mr. Rawlings,” I tell him.
Cassie tells Jax and Stewart that the patties are made, and she has the charcoal hot. Toby goes into the kitchen and grabs a few beers as they head outside. Cassie, Eva and I head out and bring in the items from the cars. We get everything prepped—tomatoes, lettuce and onions. We set the table that seats ten people. I grab a beer for us girls to drink and we head outside to sit and chat while we wait. The guys are gathered around flipping the burgers. They add the brats soon after. Jax heads my way, reaches down and gives me a kiss, then continues into the house. He hollers out and wants to know if anyone else needs a beer. We all decline.
Dinner is a loud and rambunctious affair. I have had such a great time ribbing Toby and talking with his parents. They are so fun, and my smartass tendencies come out a little. Not a lot, just a little. I don’t want to scare them too much.
It’s getting later, we have played board games with the kids. We have everything taken care of and it’s time for us to leave. We give everyone a hug and I get a big kiss from the two kids. They are great. Lacy asks me to come to her recital this next Friday for the fundraiser. Jax tells her he won’t get off in time, but I interrupt and let her know I will be there with my mom. She jumps up and down so excited. Jax looks at me and smiles. We get on the bike and head back over the twin bridges. I have my arms wrapped up tight around his waist, with the wind blowing in our faces. We get to my place. Jax unlocks the door and we go into the house. Sassy is jumping all around, up and under my feet. I see she had an accident, so I get it cleaned while Jax lets her outside. I am at the sink washing my hands when he comes up behind me placing his lips to my neck. I turn around in his arms and open my mouth under his lips. I love his lips. Sassy can be heard in the background scratching at the screen door. We let her in and turn on the tv. I ask Jax if he has to go home, and he tells me he does but he would be back tomorrow night to spend the night. We watch tv for about two hours and he gets up to go home. We have talked for most of the evening, just about mundane things. I walk him to the door and tell him goodnight. He backs out of the doorway as he looks at me. As he leaves, he waves. I have the door open and I am looking as he drives off down the roadway. I get chills down my back and feel as if someone is staring at me. I look around and don’t see a thing. I close the door and lock up everything tight for the night. Windows and doors. I shut the shades in the living room, and holler at Sassy, letting her know it’s time to get ready for bed.
Chapter Six
Jax had come back on Sunday night, late after leaving. He called about one in the morning, standing on my front porch, and told me to open the door. He told me he just kept tossing and turning thinking of me, so he got some clothes for tomorrow and came back. We didn’t do anything but sleep, and it was so nice to be held in his strong arms. I wake up in the middle of the night from a nightmare. I startle the hell out of him. I wouldn’t tell him what it was about. He did hold me tighter and talked to me until I fell back asleep though, which I’m never able to do after one.
It’s now Friday and I haven’t seen Jax since Tuesday morning. We have both been extremely busy this week, but we have talked with each other every night for hours on end, from what we like to eat to some of our dislikes. The phone sex was unbelievable, and it’s more freeing than anything in the world. I have the recital I’m going to tonight; Mom and Eva will meet each other too. I finally told my parents I’m dating someone and that it seems serious. My dad asked me if he was the one. I told him I fell fast and hard just like he said I would. I told him that we would be over soon so that I could introduce them to each other.
I need to finish cleaning up the salon and office and go home and clean up. I can’t wait to meet some of the authors that may be there tonight, secretly of course. Jordan Marie, I have met in person at another event I attended on the down low, with Debbie. Dragon is the man… Mmmmm. One of these days I will have to come clean with my mom and Sophia too. The office is the last to be straightened up. I get done and holler at the girls on my way out the door. I will see Alexis in the morning.
I finally arrive at the venue for the dance recital and see Mom waiting on me, along with Debbie.
“Hey, Mom,” I greet her as I kiss her. “I sure have missed you.”
“Hi, honey,” she responds as she gives me a hug. “You know where the house is,” my Mom says, as I look at her and grin with that smirky-ass smile.
I look over and grin at Debbie. “Hey, bitch. What are you doing here?” She cackles at me. “I’m the good daughter. I went and picked up Mom. I was going to take her out for dinner and she insisted I eat dinner with her and Dad.” Biting her lip trying to not laugh, she snorts instead.
“What time did you go over?” I ask her with my arms crossed.
“Well about four-ish or so,” she replies with a snort. I shake my head at her. She eats there more than I do. She puts her arm through mine and I walk beside Mom on the way in.
We’re walking down the carpeted corridor to the inside of t
he venues staging area, when Lacy sees me first. Screaming and running, she jumps into my arms. Cassie isn’t far behind. I look at Cassie as she comes closer with a smile on my face. She walks up and gives me a hug. “Cassie this is my mom, Libby, and my best friend, Debbie. This here is Jax’s sister Cassie and niece Lacy.”
I’m looking around and see Eva walking our way. Eva walks up and gives me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I introduce her as well. “You have a lovely daughter, Libby,” Eva tells my mom as I blush a little.
We head inside, and I notice Mom and Eva talking as they walk side by side. It’s about thirty minutes before the recital starts. I am so excited. Cassie and Lacy part from us as we enter the theater, we go to the left of the stage, and look for where there may be some empty seats. There aren’t many left. Debbie asks me if Jax is coming and I shake my head no and tell her that he had a client and didn’t think he would be done in time.
Just about the time we head down to our seats, I see my daddy coming in the side door. I smile really big. He walks up to Mom and she introduces him to Eva. I look down at the stage and see Stewart get up out of his seat as he makes his way toward us. Daddy comes and gives us girls a hug. “How’s my baby doing? Your man going to be here?” he whispers. I shake my head no. I look my daddy in his eyes, and they sparkle with mischief. “Daddy, behave yourself,” I tell him with a straight face trying not to laugh.
Introductions are made again. Stewart comes and gives me a hug. “Hey, beautiful,” he says with a smile on his face. His eyes have crinkles at the side, a lot of them. He is a happy man. Just about that time I feel arms go around me and I jump, with an intake of breath.
I look over my shoulders and there is my dream man. I smile as I turn around in his arms. He leans down and gives me a big open mouth kiss. I look up and smile. “This is a really nice surprise. Why didn’t you call me?” I ask him.
“I wasn’t sure I could get off in time, honey, and I had someone drop me off. Can you give me a ride after?” he asks me. I nod my head, and he smiles real big. I turn or try to and introduce him to my parents. He bends to the side of me with his arm still around me and gives my momma a hug. He thrusts out his hand and shakes my daddy’s hand. “It’s nice to meet you both,” he tells them.
My daddy looks at Jax, seriously looks at him, and asks him when we’re getting married. My jaw drops as I sputter. Mom slaps Dad, then they start their banter with one another. I look at his parents and they’re grinning, then bend over laughing. I look at Debbie and roll my eyes skyward. I look at Jax with such a serious expression. My lips are clenched, and I mutter, “I have no idea of who they are. I found them under a cabbage patch.”
He bends down with a crease between his eyes. “We will be married before it’s all said and done.” His lips descend as fast as a hornet on a mission of stinging my ass.
After the recital we all decide to head out for a late dinner, although my parents and Debbie have eaten, they follow along for dessert and coffee. Lacy grabs my hand and wants to ride with me and her uncle Jax to the restaurant. Her uncle tells her it’s up to me and of course I say yes. She is such a jovial spirit.
We are sitting in the local pizza parlor, the whole crew. All except Jake who is spending the evening with a friend. It has gotten loud and rambunctious in here. I had such a great time. Jax has had my hand in his for almost the entire night. He keeps staring at me.
I look at him and ask, “What?” He shakes his head and says nothing. “It’s getting late and I have to be at the shop in the morning by nine.” I tell him.
“I am going to have to get ready and go.”
“Gonna take you home beautiful,” he says with a whisper.
I nod okay. I get up and let everyone know, I need to leave.
“Lacy, thank you for inviting me to the recital. I had a great time and you are such a fantastic dancer. I hope you invite me to more,” I say to her.
She nods. “Mommy you need to give Auntie Ria my dance schedule. She wants to come and watch. She said so,” Lacy says with a little yell.
They all stand for a round of hugs and kisses, and we say goodnight. Daddy hollers out, “You make sure she gets home safe, Jax.”
Jax turns and nods. “Yes sir, I will.”
He follows me out the front door, both hands on my lower back close to my ass. I love his hands. So big and strong. I feel so safe with him. He opens the car door for me and shuts it after I take a seat. A lot of men don’t do that anymore. Chivalry is dead. We make small chit-chat on the way home. I was so happy he showed up.
“How was work today by the way?” I ask.
“It was great. I got it all done, added a couple small extra tattoos in and still was able to meet up with you on time,” he says this with a devilish leer on his face.
We get to my house and I step out of my car. We head in the front door and I know I had locked it when I left. I know I did. I need to call Trent and let him know. The first thing that happens is my baby Sassy runs and starts scratching Jax’s leg wanting up. He picks her up and puts her outside. He grabs me and we land on the couch. He is between my legs, his shirt coming off when there’s a knock on the door.
“You have got to be fucking joking right now,” he says with disbelief. I look down and grab my shirt that he had helped me take off after we landed on the couch. I look downward, cussing under my breath as they continue to knock. It’s late by anyone’s standards. Who in the hell could it be? Jax stalks over to the door and jerks it open. There stands Pete. I turn pink in the face behind Jax. “Officer is there a problem?” Jax says obnoxiously.
Pete raises his eyebrows with arrogance, as he looks Jax up and down. “Nope,” he says with a popping sound. I look at Pete and roll my eyes at him. Amusing, he’s not tonight.
“Pete, did you need something?” I ask in an exasperated voice.
“Just checking up and making sure you are okay, Sis,” he says with a witty voice. “Did I interrupt something, Sis?” he asks with a comical smile on his face.
“Not a damn thing you jackass,” I reply with venom in my voice. “You know one of these days you will get yours, you know that don’t you?” I tell him.
“Yeah, yeah. I’ve heard those promises for a few years.” He laughs.
Jax has had enough. He pushes him out the door, slams it shut and mutters, “Cockblocker.”
I can hear Pete walking away, all the while he’s laughing like a loon. Jax stomps to the back door and lets Sassy in and tells her to go to bed. She looks at him and climbs up on the couch and puts her head on top of her paws. He takes my hand, before turning off the lights as we go down the hallway to the bedroom. He tells me it’s warm, and I go to turn the air on. He tells me to just leave it off and he will open the windows in the bedroom. I freeze and tell him I would rather he just keep them locked. “I sleep better with the air on,” I tell him.
He looks at me kind of strange, but I don’t say anything else. I go and turn it on for him. I also check and make sure the doors are locked, again. I go back down the hallway and hear water running in the shower. I strip as I make my way into the bathroom. I open the door and he looks at me, grabs my hand and pulls me in. He takes my loofah bath sponge and puts my favorite scent of fresh linen on it as he lathers it up.
“I have missed you so much this week, Ria. I have missed your beautiful smile and body. Especially your body. Nice and round in all the right places. Perky titties,” he remarks as he starts washing them.
“I have missed you so much, Jax. I wish you would have had time to come over this week,” I state, as I take a washcloth, add soap and start to wash him.
He takes his hands and runs them over my body feverishly, kneading as he goes along. I can hear his breath catch as I start washing his penis. It’s long with nice veins going through to the head of his cock. It jerks in my hand as he groans out loud like he’s in pain.
I know I haven’t hurt him, so I think he likes it. I haven’t ever given a blowjob, but I so want to suck
on his cock. I see a small drop of pre-cum on the tip of his shaft. I kneel down on my knees as I start licking from his balls up to the tip of his dick. I lean in more and start running my mouth over the tip. I go a little further and he groans out, “Fuck, that feels so good, beautiful.” He takes his hand and runs it up my neck and grabs my hair, not hard, just tugging to let me know he likes what I’m doing to him. I am taking it as far as I can when I gag just a little. “Slower baby,” he tells me. He moves his hips in short jerky movements and tells me to stop.
I don’t want to and continue to kiss, lick and suck on his dick. I love the feel of it in my hands. I can feel it start to jerk a little. “Stop, beautiful, or I’m gonna come in that sweet mouth of yours.” I moan as I continue, and he grabs my head as he starts to pound more into my mouth. I have spit coming out the side of my mouth and I can’t stop. I am bringing him pleasure. I hear him moan and then start to roar out that he’s coming. He pulses inside my mouth for what feels like forever. I keep trying to swallow what he’s given me, but some leaks out the side and onto my lips. He is looking at me with a such an expression of lust. His cock is still semi-hard, and he picks me up off the floor of the shower. He takes his thumb and wipes it across my lip and stuffs it in my mouth, and I suck and lick it.
“You missed some,” he says with a sensual edge to his voice. He embraces me. I wrap my arms around him and kiss his chest. I stare up at him through my eyelashes. He finishes washing us. I try to help, and I’m told no, with a rough voice.
I’m toweling off when I hear the phone ring. Jax looks at me with an incredible expression on his face.
“We are staying at my place from now on,” he states. “This is ridiculous,” he says with exasperation. I go to answer, and he jerks the phone up.
“Hello, who is this?” Shaking his head, he hands the phone over to me. I look at him, my eyebrows raised wondering who the hell it is.
Jax Page 5
