It gave her a wonderful feeling of freedom and excitement. She was travelling across the country with an outlaw and they had a secret and they were going to do a deal with the mafia. The absurdity of the whole situation made her suddenly laugh out loud.
“What’s gotten into you?” asked Vladek. “Ever since we picked up the bag this morning you’ve been acting weird.”
“I dunno, it’s just all so crazy. I have a very boring life you know, normally. And here I am driving across the country with you, this bad guy who I should totally be running a mile from but who I can’t help but like anyway, and we have this bag and what’s in the bag and we’re on our way to New York City to do a deal with Russian gangsters. It’s crazy. I should be terrified, I shouldn’t even be here and yet I am and that’s what’s happening and I’m right bang smack in the middle of it, with you.”
“You’re right, it is pretty crazy. And just last week my own life was pretty simple as well. My weeks were just nine hour days of labor, painting, decorating, renovating and then spending most evenings and weekends working on the car. It’s not like I’ve been involved in anything like this in years. And I was fine with that, I was happy before I got sucked into this whole mess. But still, it could’ve been worse, at least I got to meet you, and you keep surprising me more and more. It makes me think we’ll get through this and everything will work out.”
She wanted him then, wanted it just like it had been that first night at the cottage in Keuka Park. She put it all in her eyes and beamed it at him and she could see he wanted it too. There was no one in the world right then but them, separate from everything else and connected together.
At just that moment the waitress came over with the bill. “Someone’s watching you,” she said with a smile but when they looked at her in surprise she just gestured between them both. “Each other, sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.”
It made them both laugh with embarrassment as they realized how they’d behaved. Vladek paid the bill, leaving a generous tip, and they left to get back on the road.
He’d made sure to park the car within view of the diner but Chloe still found it hard to grasp how he could leave the bag behind. She knew it was risky to walk around with it but what if the car was stolen or something. Sometimes the way he did things was just a little too casual for her liking, but everything had worked out so far.
She was glad to be back on the road and looking forward to when they’d finally stop for the night. She wasn’t expecting anywhere as nice as the cottage but hopefully it would be clean. Maybe she’d also get to have a look at the bag of jewels that had turned her life upside down. And there was Vladek as well and whether he would act on the fire she saw burning deep in his eyes.
- 22 -
Chloe
The motel outside Paterson was basic but clean. It had taken almost two hours to drive from Scranton and Chloe was glad to reach their destination. They were in striking distance of Manhattan and could get there within an hour the next day.
Once they’d brought in their stuff along with the canvas bag Chloe was eager to jump in the shower. They’d been in such a rush that morning she hadn’t even had the time and after all the stress and being in the car all day she was desperate for a hot, leisurely wash.
They were both tired and had been stifling bone quaking yawns for the last half hour of the drive. They still had to arrange the details of the exchange with Vladek’s Russian contact but once that was done they could have an early night.
“I’ll go out and pick us up some food for supper while you’re in the shower,” said Vladek.
“Are you gonna leave me here all alone with the diamonds? What if I’m tempted to run off with them? You may never see me again.”
He shot her a grin. “Well then the Russian mafia is your problem and I’m finally in the clear so feel free to run off if you like.”
“Right, good point I suppose. Maybe I’ll just leave them then, it seems to be best if I just try and pretend they don’t even exist and I’m not standing a few feet away from all that money.”
“You can have a good look at them later, I know you’re dying to.”
“I am not,” she exclaimed in mock protest. “Well, ok, I am actually desperate to have a good rummage through them, and maybe if just a couple happened to go missing then that wouldn’t be such a bad thing and maybe nobody would notice.”
“Is this actually the same Chloe Walsh that stands before me, the Chloe Walsh who crochets pink booties in her spare time?”
“You see, you’ve been a bad influence on me and I’m turning into a criminal, a bad girl.”
Vladek gave a playful little slap on her ass before heading towards the door. “Go have your shower and I’ll pick us up some food. I trust you with the bag but don’t open up the door to anybody while I’m gone, just in case.”
“You don’t think anyone’s been following us, do you? We’ve both kept our phones switched off the whole time and there was nobody tailing us, I’m sure of it.”
“No, I don’t think anyone knows where we are, we’ve been really careful. It’s just a precaution, that’s all, just in case. Don’t open it, ok?”
“I won’t, but hurry back then.”
“I’ll be back before you’re done in the shower, you won’t even notice I’ve been gone.”
Once he was out the door Chloe hurried towards the bathroom. She was just about to close the door behind her when she spotted the canvas bag on the floor beside the bed. If that disappears while I’m here on my own I’ll never get over it. She returned to pick up the bag and brought it with her into the bathroom, locking the door securely.
She took her time in the shower, luxuriating in the sensation of the steaming hot water rushing over her head and body. She had no wish to finish too quickly or before Vladek returned. As she soaped herself lazily her thoughts lingered on him, his deep expressive eyes, those warm, capable hands. She remembered how tight and powerful his body had felt, how fresh and strong.
Her hands moved almost automatically between her legs as she thought of him and she was tempted to pay herself some well-earned attention but then she remembered the look in his eyes. Soon he’d be back and they had the whole evening together in the room. There would be plenty of opportunity for pleasure.
She stayed under the water for almost fifteen minutes before stepping out. She applied some moisturizer and ran a little oil through her hair before wrapping herself up in a towel. She’d heard Vladek come back into the room while doing her hair and decided to give him a little show.
She unlocked the door and peeped out first, somehow feeling paranoid in case it wasn’t him. That’s what came from watching too many horror films over the years. But he was there and busy laying something out on the bed.
She adjusted her towel a little more, pushing it a little further down to show some cleavage but rolling it as well to expose a little more naked thigh. She cleared her throat a little as she came out which caused him to turn and she noticed with satisfaction how his eyes widened.
“I got us some food. Two turkey subs, is that alright?”
“That’s fine for me, I love a good piece of meat.”
She stood before him and waited, her eyes fixed on his face. She knew he wanted to take her, it had been building ever since the last time and they both felt it. It was still so surprising that she could talk to him like that and how it even seemed to get easier each time. Somehow she was just sure of him and that made it all so uncomplicated.
She saw it in his eyes the moment his mind clicked and reached a decision, then he was moving towards her swiftly, his hands reaching for her face. She loved the way he loomed over her and she had to tilt up her face. His hands cradled her cheeks and his lips came down to hers.
It was long and deep and sensual and the taste of him seemed to crackle and pop across her lips. She melted in towards him, wanting to be taken and fully surrounded by his smell and presence. Even though they’d only shared a bed the d
ay before it felt like an eternity, like she’d been starving herself for weeks and finally had the nourishment she craved. She felt greedy and impatient for his desire.
She helped him pull off his jacket and then worked on his belt as he hurriedly stepped out of his shoes. His shirt and then T-shirt quickly followed and she could press her face in against his wide and muscled chest.
She marveled once again at his powerful physique and ran her hands eagerly over the ridges and mounds of his powerful body.
“How the hell does someone get a body like this?” she breathed out, running her nails over his abs in fascination.
“I eat well and work hard, every day.”
“That would do it I suppose.”
His fingers speared through her hair and tugged her head gently back. “And what about you, how do you look so damn good all the time? You make my skin itch every time I look at you, since the very first moment.”
“Maybe it’s because I’m trouble, because I’m a bad girl,” she replied with her fakest smile and a bat of her eyelashes.
“You’re fucking great, you know that Chloe? Even though the circumstances are so wrong, even though it could’ve been so much easier and normal, I’m still so glad we’re here right now together.”
“Maybe it would be different then, if we weren’t doing it like this. This is the most excitement I’ve ever had in my normal, boring life.”
“Don’t say that Chloe, I’d much rather it was just normal and boring in some ways and we didn’t have to worry about the mafia and the cops.”
“You’re right, of course, who wants to be chased by the police and some ruthless mobsters at the same time. It’s you really, I think you’re the sexiest getaway driver I’ve ever met.”
“And you the sexiest crochet obsessed waitress I’ve ever met.”
His eyes shone into hers and it felt so good to have someone so close that she could joke with and feel so comfortable with and who she just wanted so much.
They kissed again and their tongues danced nimbly together, flicking and teasing. He pulled her in closer and the towel loosened at her chest. Her hands reached down inside his waistband, greedy for more of his skin.
Her towel finally gave way, coming undone and slipping half way to the floor before getting caught between their tightly pressed bodies. His strong, broad hands were on her back, one lower down just above her ass and the other further up, spanning it almost completely.
Their tongues moved quicker as their mouths sought out what they wanted, greedy and impatient. She tugged at his waistband eager for him to be free and naked and to see him in all his glory.
They shifted towards the bed, totally caught up in the moment, frantic now to devour each other and join together. She helped him get his jeans and shorts halfway down his thighs and felt a thrill of excitement and heat as his swollen cock sprang free and pressed in hard and firm against her belly.
She felt the edge of the bed touch the back of her knees and let herself fall down onto it before him. Almost instantly she knew something had gone wrong. She’d sat right down on something wet and slimy and let out a shriek of surprise at the sudden wet and squishy sensation across her ass and thighs.
“Oh shit, the cakes!” exclaimed Vladek laughing and reached down to help her roll over to the side. “I bought a bunch of cakes for us, shit, don’t move you’ve got chocolate and cream all over your ass!”
“You bought cakes?” exclaimed Chloe, feeling embarrassed for being such a klutz. “Damn Vladek, why didn’t you say something? You let me plop down right onto them.”
“Don’t worry about it, no harm done. They had to be eaten anyway and now I get the pleasure of eating them right off you.”
Looking back over her shoulder she saw him fully naked, his eyes shining by the sight of her creamed up naked body lying before him like a platter of pleasure. She watched him drop to his knees by the bed and felt his hands clamp around her cream soiled hips and his tongue move slowly across the backs of her thighs.
Any trace of embarrassment quickly flew away as she felt the delicate tickle of his tongue inch across her skin. It was a delicious sensation and kept her just at the edge of wanting to squirm away and wanting even more. Her blood pounded hotter and her head felt fuzzy. She brought her legs together and pushed up her ass towards him, wiggling a little to provoke him even more.
He responded with a deep groan and buried his head in the crack of her thighs, probing and exploring with his tongue as he cleaned up all the chocolate and cream. His sounds of delight turned her on even more, knowing that he desired her so much and was licking every inch of her clean. She brought her ass up even further off the bed and spread her legs a little, wanting him to dive still deeper with his tongue.
His fingers moved there first, caressing and teasing her lips gently open. Bursts of pleasure fired up through her body and sparked in her mind at his touch. Then he was crouching down again and she felt the first warm and wet sensation of his intelligently moving tongue.
She couldn’t hold it in any longer and let out a loud gasp of pleasure. He took his time, tracing his tongue to and fro and then what felt like a circular motion. Her pleasure was building like a torrent of molten lava built up behind a dam, but he was controlling it and holding her back from the edge. He was teasing her just enough to leave her teetering on the edge and desperate for more.
She knew what it would take and what he wanted as well. She spun back around to face him and reached towards the foot of the bed where the half squashed pastries still lay. She hooked a dollop of cream with her fingers and delicately smeared a blob onto both her nipples while throwing him her sluttiest looks.
He didn’t need much encouragement and came towards her fast, his mouth sucking hungrily at her breast while his cock bumped up against her sopping wet pussy. She snaked her legs up around his lean hips and pulled him in towards her, eager to have him inside.
He raised his head from his creamy feast and their eyes met. She felt him adjust his hips slightly as he repositioned himself before plunging inside. She was so ready and turned on that he could drive himself fully in to the hilt. He did it slowly, holding her gaze the whole time, his dark intense eyes boring into hers. It seemed to go on forever as he filled her up inch by inch, stretching her wide with his hot and heavy cock.
Her arms wrapped around his broad muscular shoulders and held on with all her might. She could already feel the little spasms and tremors deep within her body and for a moment thought she would orgasm straight away.
Vladek seemed to be struggling as well and he didn’t withdraw. He gripped the back of her neck instead and kissed her passionately, mashing his lips against hers and pushing his tongue deep in her mouth.
He was all around her and inside her and her head swam. She could feel his cock pulse inside her rhythmically and she clenched her own muscles in response, gripping him tight. “Good,” he breathed in her ear. “Get it nice and tight and then I’ll fuck you hard, then you’ll really feel my big hard cock.”
Chloe’s senses were going haywire at the thought of what was happening and what was going to happen next. She clenched her muscles again and then felt him slowly withdraw. She felt so tight that even his tiniest movement sent shockwaves of pleasure through her bones.
He withdrew almost fully before plunging back in. She thrust back against him and urged him faster with her legs. He responded and gradually began to pick up the pace. Because he was half on the bed with his feet still on the floor he could use all the muscles of his strong legs to power in his cock. He hit her deep and hard, over and over again, faster and faster.
His hips slammed against her thighs, sending a juddering shake all through her body. She was losing herself to the moment and felt her eyes rolling back in her skull. A deep guttural, animal-like noise escaped her lips. “Oh God, do it! Fuck me you bad fucker! Fuck me with that bad dirty cock!”
Vladek responded by leaning further back and grabbing the underside of her t
highs, holding her legs wide open. His cock pounded into her over and over, deeper and harder than before.
She was gone, spinning off into nowhere as she lost all control of her body. She heard a low keening wail of pleasure escape her lips and then the full impact of her orgasm struck, making her gasp and buck on the bed, an electric storm shooting all through her nervous system.
Vladek couldn’t contain himself either, the first sounds of her orgasm sending him over the edge. His thrusts slowed, became more deliberate and then she felt his hot juice pump up deep inside her. He moved back down over her as their writhing gasping bodies gradually descended to float there together on a sea of warm fuzzy ecstasy.
They stayed together for long moments, deep breaths gradually returning to normal, then he rolled off and lay half beside her on the bed. “That was, damn fucking good,” he said between breaths. “I’m glad we, decided to do that again.”
He looked across the bed to her and gave her his dazzling smile. It was perfect, it was just perfect and Chloe couldn’t help but reach out and hold his cheek. She never would have thought that she could find that, that she could be so connected with someone. She’d met different guys she liked over the years but it had never been like this. She could barely believe it was happening now with Vladek.
“I’m glad we did it again Vladek, and I’d like to do it some more with you in the future as well.”
“So funny and formal you sound sometimes Chloe, and could you please stop calling me Vladek now, it’s just Vlad, really.”
“Well I’m a very serious person Vlad,” she said with a giggle. “You should know that about me before we get any more involved Vlad.”
“Sure you are Chloe, sure you are.”
“I am Vlad, you’ll learn all about it Vlad.”
“Ok Chloe.”
“Vlad, Vlad, Vlad.”
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