ROMANCE: THE SHEIKH'S GAMES: A Sheikh Romance

by Knight, Kylie

  While shaking hands Jackie managed to ask Beau about Tina Dorsette.

  “What’s with the bombshell Beau. Was she one of the many back in the day?”

  “Tina’s a friend. My hand is going to fall off. When can we bolt?”

  “She seems to consider you a good friend Beau.”

  “After this morning, you can’t possibly be jealous of a woman like Tina.”

  Jackie let it go but it would linger in the back of her mind. Tina was not at the graveside ceremony but she was expected at the house afterwards.

  It was a beautiful day so Jackie took advantage of the outdoor spaces at the ranch house. Both the east and west veranda were set up with food and drink that were catered from the resort. Stone fireplaces were lit in each space, which provided heat as the sun went down. There was caviar and a raw bar featuring mussels, clams, shrimp, oysters and lobster claws flown in fresh from both coasts. In addition, there were many of Jason’s favorites; including elk and bison brochette and strawberry rhubarb pie. Jackie took a moment to view her successful event that seemed to be enjoyed by all.

  “Admiring your handy-work Jackie. I’m Jono a good friend of Beau’s and I recognized you from the wedding photos. I know you have a background in event planning so you deserve congratulations.” Jono gave Jackie a warm embrace. “I’ve known Beau a long time and I didn’t think I’d see the day that he settled down. Married with a child in the blink of an eye. Seriously, Beau has never been happier. I think his Grandfather’s passing threw him for a loop but hang in there.”

  “I’m hanging tough. He’s been moody but nothing I can’t handle. I’m happy he was able to spend the evening with you and the boys. You must have been up late partying because I couldn’t reach Beau.”

  Jono went flush. “I see an opening to grab some grub. I can’t wait for the server to make it over. Excuse me while I sample some elk meat.”

  Jackie felt a hand on her ass followed by a light squeeze.

  “How are you holding up Mrs. Savage?”

  “I’m fine Mr. Savage. I just met your friend Jono. He seems like a nice fellow.”

  “Jono’s the best. He looks better that when I saw him last. He lost a lot of weight because he had a heart scare. He’s on a strict vegetarian diet.”

  Jackie decided not to comment. It was odd that he left their conversation in a hurry to taste the elk. He must have been uncomfortable talking about the previous night.

  “We have plenty of non-meat options so I’m sure Jono will be fine. We should mingle and I have to check on JB.”

  Jackie kissed her husband on the mouth. It was a lingering show of affection that Tina noticed from across the room. She commented to her friend.

  “That woman is a hussy. Doesn’t she realize that this is a funeral?”

  “You’re just jealous Tina. You would rather be the one with your tongue in his mouth. Face it Tina. Jackie and Beau are in love and they have a little boy together so it’s time to step aside.”

  “When have you ever known me to step aside Sasha. She’s acting like the goose that laid the golden egg. He has a son and will realize soon that he can do without the wife.”

  “I think you’ve had too much to drink T. Let’s call it a night.”

  “It would be rude to leave without thanking the hostess. Have our car brought around and I’ll meet you out front.”

  Before Sasha could change her mind, Tina started walking towards Jackie.

  “Hi Jackie. Wanted to come over and say goodbye. Your home looks beautiful and there are so many changes since the last time I was here.”

  “I didn’t realize that you had been a guest at the Wandering Bison.” Jackie commented.

  “Yes, as I said Beau and I go way back. I saw him in Paris while I was doing runway but we managed to see each other when I made it back to the states.”

  “Right. I know you’ve been in the LA area for a while linked with Tim Randall.”

  “That sounded worse than it was and I’ve moved on.”

  Jackie had enough of Tina Dorsette and her innuendo. She was a guest in her home.

  “Moved on to another married man with a family Tina?”

  “Harsh Jackie. I’m feeling your tension and I think you had better ask Beau about the situation. I was not the only one in the room last night so if you want details ask your husband. Cover the little one’s ears when you speak with Beau. Some of what will be said isn’t appropriate for children. Bye Jackie.”

  Tina walked away leaving a shattered Jackie. Her world had just collapsed and she needed fresh air. Jackie escaped to a field adjacent to the house and sobbed uncontrollably. She had gone all-in with her marriage to Beau and completely redirected the trajectory of her life for him. She would pack a bag and leave if it weren’t for JB. Unlike most women, she didn’t need or want Beau’s fortune. Jackie’s career didn’t afford her luxuries but it was enough. It would have to be enough. Jackie dried her eyes and went back into the house. She was not about to make a scene with Beau in front of the guests as it would be disrespectful to the memory of Jason Savage.

  “It seems that everyone is finally gone. I need a soak in the hot tub in the worst way. Care to join me?” Beau winked.

  Jackie wanted to smack him in the face but she maintained her composure.

  “I have things to take care of.”

  Jackie turned and went to her bedroom.

  Jackie quickly packed a bag and asked Eve to pack some things for JB. Her plan was to go to Jason’s house on the ranch until she decided what to do. Jackie felt as though she had been in a car wreck; her head was throbbing and every muscle in her body was sore. Having her heart broken was more painful than child labor. Beau eventually appeared in the room after her bags were packed.

  “Going somewhere that I don’t know about?” Beau was dripping wet with a towel around his waist.

  “I’m going to stay down at Pops’ house with JB for a few days until I decide where to go. I’m leaving you Beauregard. Don’t insult me with some lame excuse about how you were just working through your grief with Tina. You must be superman the way you fucked her on Friday night and then came home to go at it with me. I’m aware that you have a past Beau but to bring it into the present. You flaunted your whore around my house with your child present, at your grandfather’s funeral. You can have your damn money because it doesn’t impress me. JB and I will be fine on our own and don’t get any ideas about taking our son. There isn’t a judge in the US that even you can buy who’ll award you custody. Tina gives models a bad name because I’m sure there are many of them smarter than me. That girl isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed but I guess you don’t aim very high.”

  Beau was in shock as stood in the doorway motionless with tears streaming down his face.

  “Jackie, he whispered. “I love you. You and JB are all that matters. I’m sorry.”

  Jackie slammed her suitcase shut and walked down the stairs.

  “Eve, let’s go,” She called out before they walked out the front door.

  The guesthouse was a creepy place to be since it was where she found Pops dead but she felt his presence. That in itself was comforting.

  “Eve, I can’t thank you enough for coming along no questions asked. There’s a room set up in back for JB. I see that he’s still sleeping poor man he doesn’t deserve any of this.”

  “No problem Mrs. Savage. You’re an excellent mother and I’m sure you’ll tell me everything I need to no in good time. I’m going to sleep on the bed next to JB’s crib. That way I’ll be there if her wakes up confused in the middle of the night.”

  “Thanks Eve.”

  As soon as she was alone, Jackie opened a bottle of wine and poured herself a tumbler full. She was about to take a gulp when there was a knock at the door. She rolled her eyes and sighed.

  “Leave me alone Beau.”

  Jackie was surprised when she opened to find Tina’s friend Sasha.

  “Hi Jackie. Sorry to invade your privacy but
we need to talk. A person from the catering staff told me where you might be.”

  “I can’t imagine what you have to add to this horrible situation. Tina sends her minions to do her dirty work. She’s a bigger bitch than I ever imagined. Come in. It’s not your fault and they say — don’t kill the messenger.”

  “First, let’s clear something up. I’m not one of Tina Dorsette’s minions. I was her friend for years and I stress was.”

  “Wine?” Jackie offered and poured her a glass.

  “Can I call you Jackie?”

  “Sure and make yourself comfortable.”

  “Beau wasn’t completely innocent of flirting with Tina when the evening started. He was tipsy and she is — well you know.”

  “Tina’s attractive, I’ll give her that but nothing more,” Jackie, joked.

  “Beyond the first hour, it was all Tina. She asked me to leave so she could get your husband drunk and seduce him. She managed to get him very drunk and she told him she would help him get to his room. She practically had to carry Beau out of the lounge.”

  “What happened after that Sasha? I’m the co-owner of the resort and the employees tell me everything. I made some calls and the room was a mess.”

  “That’s classic Tina. Beau passed out so she made it look like they had an epic time. He assumed they had sex and she didn’t tell him otherwise. She took the poor guy’s clothes off and got nude herself. When I saw Beau look at you tonight and the way he was with JB, I knew something had to be done. I’m so sorry if I contributed to the way that Tina acted.”

  “I don’t blame you Sasha. You were used and now you know better. It’s not all fun and games. Tina’s hurting real people and I’m not just thinking of me but JB. I’m still pissed as hell at Beau but this is something we can work through. He’s gonna have to work his butt off to make it up to me. What about Tina? How can we make her feel the pain?”

  “I was thinking of that on the way over here. Tina relies on people to take care of her. It all started with her career because as a successful model your hair and make-up are done and clothes are purchased for you. When a model retires she still expects others to foot the expensive bill.”

  “How do we get other’s to stop paying her expenses?”

  “It helps that Savage Enterprises owns nearly every condo she lives in.” Sasha smiled.

  “I’m sure as hell not paying her bills any longer. I bet we own most of the entities that she relies on. This is a good start Sasha. Are you going to be OK without her shirttails to ride on?”

  “I’ll be able to sleep well and that’s good enough for me. I’m 26 and not too old to go back to school.”

  “Let me know if I can help you with anything. I can write you a letter of recommendation that speaks to your honesty and trustworthiness.”

  “Jackie was at the breakfast table when Beau woke up at 6am. She was mad but certain that their love was stronger than Beau’s stupidity.

  “Good morning Jackie. Thank you for coming back. I didn’t sleep a wink last night but I didn’t deserve a sound sleep. How’s JB?”

  “He’s good. He and Eve are spending the morning at the stables. He asked for you first thing this morning and he slept with his cowboy hat on.”

  “I’m so embarrassed Jackie. My grandfather had a reputation as a ladies man but he was married twice and he never cheated on his wives. I want my son to look up to me and I go out and act like a 20 year old at 42.”

  “Is it out of your system? It had better be because I’m not waiting around while you sample the merchandise.”

  “It’s totally out of my system. No more hamburger when I have filet mignon. I made an ass out of myself to the staff at the resort and in front of my friends. Jono called to tell be what a jerk I was. He say’s he’ll take you and treat you like a goddess if I won’t.”

  “No offense to Jono but he’s not my type. I should let you go on believing that you slept with Tina but I’m not sinking to her level. She set you up Beau.”

  Beau looked more pissed than Jackie had ever seen him. “I’ll kill the bitch”

  “Relax. She’s mine.”

  “Are you moving back?” Beau asked,

  Jackie nodded her head and smiled. “My bag is in the car.”

  Jackie stood up and yawned.

  “Looks like you could use some extra sleep. I want to go back to bed Beau but I won’t want to sleep. I want you to do to me what you thought you did to Tina.”

  Beau picked up his wife and carried her to their bedroom. He picked up where he left off the day before. He tore off her white t-shirt and yoga pants and saw that she was wearing no bra or panties. Her nipples were hard by the time he covered them with his mouth. Beau was never going to skip foreplay again because seeing her turned on and orgasm made him hard. Jackie Savage didn’t lose control often but Beau knew the spots that garnered an immediate reaction.

  In a move that was right out of a Bruce Lee film she flipped him over. Now her small toned body covered his and she placed his hard cock inside of her. Beau and Jackie knew that their lover’s fit far exceeded anything Tina would ever experience.

  “I’ll never hurt you again Jackie but you have to admit that make-up sex is pretty hot. Why does your phone keep buzzing? Are you expecting an important call?”

  “Tina Dorsette has been trying to call all morning. It has something to do with a few cleaning surcharges on her bill. There was a problem with her chartered flight out of our airport. Poor thing is having a bad day. I love you Beau Savage.” Jackie smiled.

  “I love you Jackie Savage.”

  THE END

  Trusting My Bad Boy

  “That guy is watching you,” Darlene said. She couldn’t have imagined that something intended as an innocent joke would have sent a cold chill down Sophia’s spine.

  “What does he look like?” she asked, trying to stay calm.

  “Cute. About five ten or so. Sandy hair. Can’t see his eyes in this light.”

  “They’re brown,” Sophia said.

  “Oh, you know him?” Darlene smiled past her shoulder and started to raise her hand but Sophia stopped her.

  “Don’t wave at him, don’t even look at him,” she said between gritted teeth.

  But it was too late. She could feel Phil draw close. “Hello, Sophie.”

  She sighed. “Hello, Phil.” She didn’t look up at him.

  “What are you doing here?” he asked.

  Not your business. Never your business. Leave me alone. “Out with friends.”

  “Hi, I’m Darlene.” She extended her hand but Phil ignored her.

  “Female friends?” he asked.

  Darlene said, “Cold in here. I need another drink.” When she got up and left, Phil slid into her chair.

  “You have another man in your life now?” he asked softly. His quiet voice was his dangerous voice.

  “Phil, you need to leave me alone. We’re not together anymore and I don’t answer to you.”

  “I’m just concerned for your well-being,” he said as he brushed a tendril of blonde hair back from her face. “I’ll always think of us as belonging to each other.”

  “I don’t belong to you!” she told him, finally turning to look at him, trying not to shiver when she saw that look in his eyes.

  “I wouldn’t be too sure about that. Don’t I know everything there is to know about you? If that isn’t ownership—”

  “It’s not. Now go away. I mean it.”

  He got up. “I’m watching you, Sophie.”

  “Sophia.”

  “Sophie,” he repeated, and faded into the crowd.

  She wanted to cry. She wanted to scream. She was terrified, angry, despairing of ever having a life where she wasn’t looking over her shoulder for fear that Phil would be standing there.

  They had been together for two-and-a-half years. The last year they’d lived together, and it had been the worst, most harrowing time of Sophia’s life. He’d been so attentive when they met, so kind a
nd thoughtful. He always remembered her birthday, what kind of flowers she liked, how she took her coffee. He always remembered what was on her calendar so he could remind her, he said.

  But the truth was that little-by-little, he’d tried to own her. Knowing everything about her was like laying claim to her very soul. And the calendar thing? That was so he always knew what she was doing when she wasn’t nearby. She hadn’t even realized it until he began to question her about her business meetings.

  “Thought maybe you could use this.” Darlene was back. She set a vodka gimlet in front of Sophia. “So who was that?”

  “My ex.” She didn’t elaborate.

  “Cute, but no social skills, huh?”

  Sophia sighed. “You could say that, I guess.”

  “So, does he want to get back together again?”

  She shrugged.

  “You thinking about it?”

  The question, though innocent, set Sophia off. “I would rather eat ground glass,” she said. “And now I’m going to stop talking about him.”

  “Wow, okay, touchy much?”

  “Look, if talking about Phil is the price of this drink, you can keep it.” She shoved the glass at Darlene. “He made my life miserable. I don’t want to talk about him.”