After instilling the fear of God into them, the Chef then poured them each a glass of expensive wine, toasted them all to the success of the evening and got everyone busy with more prep work.
The time had come. Guests entered through the wide oaks doors of the huge barn. Each were greeted with a small gift bag filled with Jade’s cosmetics, of course, for the ladies and skin care products for the men along with a box of Jacques Torres Chocolate from New York, Jade’s new perfume, Nightshade, and other assorted goodies.
After receiving their gift bags, they could make their way to the cocktail, wine or beer bar – whatever their poison. Busy waiters offered delicious appetizers to the hungry attendees as well as offering glasses of champagne to those gazing in awe at the splendor that surrounded them.
All the men looked handsome and the women beautiful in the soft light of the Chinese lanterns hanging down from the high rafters. Fairy lights were twined around the rugged support timbers and lined the pathways. Soft music played in the background as guests mingled and soon the low buzz of conversation filled the air.
The occasional bark could be heard from the dog run set up outside where the dogs frisked and played with each other. The tent erected was heated so they had a warm place to curl up in after being tired out from their exertions.
Bidding had already started on the silent auction items and there was an impressive array to choose from – A first edition of a classic novel, bra and panties from a well-known sex symbol and many other items that the celebrated had donated to the cause.
Surveying the scene before her, Jade felt a twinge of guilt that only the elite had been invited to this charity event. Some of the volunteers still remained but it was to help keep things running smoothly.
She vowed to have an event for the less fortunate. Watching the graceful women in their expensive designer dresses and men in their expensive designer suits sipping their drinks and sampling the hors d’oeuvres, she thought of how lucky they all were.
Sighing she turned and almost bumped into the head waiter who had been weaving his way toward her. A very good looking young man, he smiled at her charmingly as he told her that dinner was ready to be served.
Stepping up to the mike she gazed out at the tables and the makeshift runway that wove its way through for the fashion show. Everything looked truly beautiful. Jade asked that everyone please find their table and be seated.
While everyone found the table they were assigned too she announced that the fashion show would begin featuring the new designs of LeCq Fashions. All clothing would be for sale with the proceeds going toward the Beauregard Foundation for Animals which would be used to establish a no kill shelter for Kalispell.
Jade and Stacey were seated at the same table across from each other. Seated beside Stacey was Anthony and for this she was grateful. During the course of the evening he had already helped deflect some of the more aggressive men who were quite overcome by Stacey’s charms.
She graciously declined all offers mostly made through innuendo which the wives either were not picking up on or chose to ignore. Sighing, she again felt so thankful to be with someone like Jade. Already dreaming of being home in bed with her, a warm tingly glow made its way through her body.
Just the thought of Jade’s hands on her was making her excited, horny and wet. Deliberating changing her thoughts from sinful to sinless, she turned to Anthony and engaged him in a conversation about his job. Glad to have such a beautiful and attentive listener, he gave her the run down on his career working with Jade.
With her beautiful eyes fixed on his face, she grew more and more impressed with the complexity of what they both accomplished on a day to day basis. It made her realize that going back to school was something she should seriously consider.
Stealing a glance at Jade, she could see she was listening attentively to a rather large sweaty man sitting beside her. Having no idea who he was she knew he must be important as he was sitting right beside her.
Feeling Stacey’s eyes on her, she glanced at her and smiled ever so slightly in that way that made Stacey’s heart lurch. Her green eyes sparkled mischievously. Stacey realized she knew the effect she was having on her.
Once again she felt her mind wandering down garden paths better left un-tread with no relief in sight. The moisture between her legs was distracting so she shifted slightly tugging her short dress down over her thighs. Soon she’d be dripping if she didn’t stop thinking about having sex with Jade.
Glancing at her again, Stacey saw she was now watching her. Her green eyes had darkened to a stormy color as she watched her shifting in her seat knowing exactly what was happening between her legs. She watched transfixed as she ran her tongue around the lower edge of her lip thinking about what she’d like that tongue to be doing right now between her legs.
She felt Anthony’s hand on her shoulder as he bent down and whispered in her ear. “Not everyone will notice but some will. Be careful.”
Blushing slightly she turned determinedly away from Jade’s intense gaze.
Picking up her glass of wine, Jade sipped it. The gourmet meal had been perfection itself as Chef Tip had outdone himself and the evidence was seen in the very empty plates scattered around. Not a morsel left to be seen anywhere. The waiters and waitresses were now busy clearing away the plates in preparation for dessert.
The fashion show was still going on with the models walking the shelter dogs in their own pet designer fashions.
Jade was very impressed with the pet clothes and realized it could be an offshoot for LeCq fashions.
The final event of the night would be the revealing of the mystery guest. Great pains had been taken to hide the fact that it was Amber Tate. Bids had been placed on that item all night and the highest bidder would win an all-expense paid weekend in New York with a guest and a private dinner date with Amber.
She had been picked up at the FCA airport under strict secrecy arriving at Kalispell in the wee hours of the morning. For the past two nights, she and her entourage were safely ensconced at a very high end vacation rental property sitting on the edge of a small lake with a breathtaking view of mountains all around. Now secreted in a trailer out back marked supplies, no one had any idea she was the mystery guest they had been bidding on all night. Someone was going to be a very happy camper when they won the bid for Amber – male or female – it wouldn’t matter. The mystery guest was the only silent auction item that the winner would be announced during the event.
Donations had been pouring in all evening. The calls were rerouted to New York. With the high end clientele calling in, she knew she had to have professional staff that wouldn’t be so overwhelmed that they’d lose their ability to speak.
During dinner a quick tally had been made. Already they were over three million dollars and the evening was still young. Jade had a very warm contented feeling at what they were accomplishing for the animals. She hadn’t felt this good in years.
Aware that people were applauding and whistling she realized that the fashion show had ended. The dogs stood beside their models looking puzzled. People were going up to the runway not to meet the beautiful young models but to greet the dogs and tell them what a good job they had done.
The dogs were delighted, Jade was delighted. Wondering where Stacy was, she craned her neck to take a look around for her. Stacey was surrounded by her own group of admirers waiting to have their picture drawn with their newly acquired dog or cat.
She got up from her table, smiled at a waiter and began to mingle and chat with the guests in the room. The whole atmosphere was happy and ebullient. The animals had a lot to do with that. Grabbing another glass of wine off a tray, Jade felt slightly drunk as she realized she was having one of the best evenings of her life.
Chapter Twenty
Matt, the Editor in Chief of the Razor’s Edge, had bought the photos from the nosy neighbor to the tune of fifty thousand. He knew as soon as he saw them it was a steal of a deal. Before handing over the do
ugh he had that crazy bitch sign a legal document that prevented her from selling the pictures to anyone else. If she did they’d sue her ass in court and make public what she had been doing as a hobby.
Plus they had the pictures and video Colin had taken. They were working with the media tech guys to enhance the quality. Everybody working on it was enjoying the task immensely. Soon it would be available on the CU Network.
Shortly the very high and mighty Jade Tanner was going to become very humble. He didn’t delude himself into thinking her corporation would crumble. Her products were quality products and it was too well run for that to happen. But life for her would change forever and it could be she would never recover from this blow. He smiled at the thought of it.
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Back in Kalispell, the time had come for the mystery guest to be revealed.
To everyone’s disbelief and delight Amber Tate stood in all her stunning glory before them as the mystery guest.
Amber with her mile long legs, cascading fall of honey blonde hair and corn flower blue eyes was almost unearthly in her beauty. She should have been a typical blond beauty but she had that special quality. It made her stand out and shine above the rest.
The winner of this particular silent auction was a young entrepreneur who had started up a winery and trendy restaurant several years ago. The brand of wine and the restaurant had taken off to the point where the restaurant was now all over North America and the wine sold all over the world. He couldn’t believe his good fortune but, by the look on his girlfriend’s face, she wasn’t too happy about the whole affair. What woman in the world could possibly compete with the likes of Amber?
The room fell silent as she sang one of her signature sultry songs ‘Take me in the night’. By the look on the faces of the bedazzled audience, the song was a success. Receiving a standing ovation, she graciously bowed to everyone.
The night was now over. Stacey and Jade were going over the receipts with the office staff. Well over ten million dollars had been donated to the shelter. Big names and corporations had pledge phenomenal sums of money. Amber alone had brought in close to half a million on the silent auction. Jade couldn’t help but wonder how high the bids would have gone had people realized it was Amber.
Getting in the Jeep, both women were weary but happy with the success of the evening. The Kalispell animal shelter would now become a no kill shelter and the Beauregard Animal Foundation would continue to receive funds which would be used to help animal shelters across North America.
Jade intended on asking Stacey to head it up but not tonight. Tonight she wanted to go into an empty house, into her bed and curl up beside Stacey and sleep for a week straight. Of course interspersing that time with lovemaking.
Looking at that beautiful, curvy woman beside her Jade was overcome with love for her. Life held meaning now and it was because of this somewhat dysfunctional, yet truly optimistic, young woman sitting beside her. With a start she realized she was dysfunctional too and that’s why they understood each other.
Jade pulled over as an intense yearning to hold Stacey in her arms overwhelmed her. Stacey looked at her startled as Jade reached over and pulled her into her arms. Stroking her hair, face and beautiful body, Jade was shaking with the intensity of her emotion for her. Holding Stacey’s face in her hands she covered it with kisses then kissing her deep and long on the mouth. She tasted like strawberries and wine. Pulling away she looked deeply into her eyes and saw herself reflected in them like she was part of her soul. Sighing she pulled Stacey’s head down to rest on her shoulder.
Contented they stayed like this for a few moments until she spoke. “The night was a big success, hey?”
Slowly Stacey opened her eyes and looked up at Jade’s beautiful carved face. “Yeah, it was.” Taking her head off Jade’s shoulder she sat up reached over and kissed her hard on the lips thrusting her tongue deep into her mouth.
Jade, already aroused by the intensity of her feelings for her, almost came involuntarily right then and there. Holding Stacey back she said hoarsely, “Let’s get home so we can make love.
Putting the Jeep in gear she drove home as fast as she dared too on the icy winter roads. She was hurting something fierce down below with her need for Stacey both carnal and emotional.
Once at home both women wasted no time in stripping off their clothes. Sitting on the edge of the bed with her stilettos still on, Jade spread her legs wide and moaned in pleasure as she felt the first flicks of Stacey’s tongue on her clit.
She knew it would take her no time at all to come and she was right. Exploding into a mind blowing orgasm quivering against Stacey’s tongue she came twice in rapid succession her eyes rolling back in her head it felt so good.
Holding Stacey’s mouth to her clit she said, “Again.” And felt her diligently working away with her talented tongue.
She could hardly stand it. Lying on the bed she twined her fingers in Stacey’s silky hair holding her mouth against her clit.
When the orgasm took her Jade’s back arched and she cried out with unrestrained pleasure. Dimly at the back of her mind she wondered if Anthony were home and if so, hoped he couldn’t hear.
Satiated Jade relaxed on the bed lifting her head up and smiling down at her young lover. Stacey’s warm smiling eyes met hers as she stroked and kissed her sensitive inner thighs. It was very relaxing having that delicate area caressed and tickled. Jade felt an overwhelming possessiveness of Stacey. She never wanted to let her go.
Enjoying the pleasant sensations, she laid her head back down and closed her eyes. This was an erotically fantastic way to end a successful evening.
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Anthony had grabbed a ride home with one of the volunteers along with Reilly as Jade had asked if he would mind bringing him home. When they had been ready to go Reilly had been engaged in furious play with the other dogs and they wanted to let him enjoy himself a little bit longer. The whole event had gone off without a hitch and was one of the best run charity events Anthony could remember despite the short time frame to get it ready.
After having a quick shower, Anthony hopped into bed with Reilly lying beside him on a blanket on the floor. Thinking about his short stay here, he had truly enjoyed Kalispell and its beauty. The only black mark on the whole visit was Jade’s disclosure. Sighing he worried it like a dog worries a bone. At last exhaustion overtook him and he slept.
Jade had heard Anthony walk in with Reilly. Figuring he had let Reilly sleep in his room as he wasn’t snuffling and snorting under their door wanting to come in. Reilly was their constant companion in the bedroom unless they were making love. Jade was surprised at how much she thoroughly enjoyed the cheerful dog and his unique personality. He was really quite a character. Almost feeling cheated that he didn’t seem to mind not being in their room she slowly drifted off to sleep with Stacey’s plump breast warm and soft in her hand.
Waking up late the next morning, Stacey tenderly smiled at Jade. Sometime during the night she had turned to face her and her face was now buried in Stacey’s spectacular breasts.
Softly stroking her hair, Stacey slowly and gently edged her way out of the bed. It was already eleven and Anthony was due to leave on his flight at two that afternoon.
Because she’d see him in a few weeks it helped ease the loss of his leaving. She had thoroughly enjoyed his company and could see why Jade thought so highly of him. They would see Christmas out at Kalispell and then travel back to New York. Jade had been debating on flying or driving. She was personally hoping they would drive. She could understand though that the roads could be dangerous in the wintertime. Still she wanted to spend as much time with Jade before she got back to her busy New York Life. It was bound to take some of her attention away from her. Stacey, to her dismay, realized that the thought of that made her jealous.
Sighing she walked into the kitchen and started the coffee. Looking in the fridge she grabbed some fruit and started to cut it up for breakfast. This, with some homemad
e muffins and yogurt would be just the thing after their delicious yet extravagant meal last night.
Done with the fruit platter, Stacey started on the muffins unaware that Anthony had entered the room and was watching her from the doorway.
“I can definitely see what Jade sees in you.”
Startled at the sound of his voice, she jumped and the knife she was using clattered to the floor.
Looking back, she saw Anthony smiling at her with Reilly sitting obediently beside him.
“Reilly, why didn’t you let me know you both were up?” she scolded as she bent over and picked up the knife.
Apologetically wagging his tail he headed to the back door asking to be let out. Opening the door, Stacey watched for a moment as he scampered outside and did a couple of laps around the yard.
“Thanks Anthony.” Her back to him Stacey didn’t want him to see how much the compliment meant to her. His approval was definitely important as his opinion was not one that Jade easily discounted.
He continued, “I can’t say I approve of your choice of profession but I do understand why it happens.”
Slowly Stacey turned to face him fearful of what she may see in Anthony’s handsome face. There was no judgment. Only compassion. “I see that Jade confided in you. I guess it’s just as well that you know.”
Looking into that empathetic face, Stacey wanted him to understand it was not Jade’s wealth or power that she wanted. It was her. “Anthony, I have fallen in love with Jade.”
She looked down for a moment trying to put into words the incredible pull they had toward each other. “It’s so intense that sometimes it scares me and I wonder can this be real and if it is, can it last?”
He nodded slowly, deliberately. “I believe you because I see how you two feel about each other”.
She flushed when he said that. Looking down, she shoved her hands into the pockets of her house coat. “Thanks Anthony. That means a lot to me.”
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