Chapter 41

At five p.m., Jane walks to the hotel lobby to meet Brad. She has the overcoat wrapped around her outfit, so she does not reveal too much. Brad sees her, and his breath is taken away

“Wow, you look beautiful! I can’t wait to see what’s underneath that coat,” he says, whispering into her ear and kissing her on the cheek.

Jane blushes and feels the tenderness of his lips.

“It’s amazing what happens to you when you get all dressed up, Jane. You look like a completely different person—more you. At least, what I’ve met of you,” he acknowledges.

Jane reaches over to his tie and does it up a little bit more. “Well, the same can be said of you, handsome. I love this silver tie on you. It’s stunning,” she says.

“Here, reach into my pocket and see what’s in there,” he says.

“Oh, that old trick?” Jane smiles.

“No, really, there’s something special in there for you,” he assures.

Jane reaches in lightly and feels a thin, dangly item. She pulls it out and it’s a gorgeous, silver, diamond and multi-gemstone necklace.

“It’s for you, to match your outfit,” he says, clasping it on for her. “It sparkles like your eyes,” he adds.

She looks up and stares into his eyes. She feels the genuine love coming from him and can’t believe she doubted his intentions.

“Brad, I have to tell you something. I feel a bit embarrassed about it,” she tries to explain.

Brad wonders what it is she would need to tell him. Is she embarrassed about playing with herself and screaming out his name, or that she uses the vibrator every day? He imagines all the naughty things she could tell him that would be their own little secrets.

“Well, I found out some things about you and it made me doubt being with you anymore. I was ready to run away tomorrow, tell you to keep your million dollars, and send me back home.”

“Oh, Jane, what did you hear?” Brad asks, thinking it was about the insane news that will be leaked tomorrow in the headlines. His anger starts building up in him again just thinking about it. “Whatever it is, I’m sure it is a lie.”

“Well, I heard that you frequently bring escorts here. I thought you were seeing me that way, and that I was a fool for believing in you,” Jane says, starting to tear up.

Brad is shocked she has found this out, and he doesn’t know what to say. Now he’s the one feeling embarrassed.

“Then, I found out you have never done this with anyone before, bringing someone here for a week with no demands, I mean. Luckily, I realized that this means I am someone special in your life,” she says.

Brad is relieved that she sees it this way. He really doesn’t ever want her to run away from here or think he’s just using her.

“You are, Jane. You really are, and the more I am getting to know you, the more my heart is yours. You are like no one I have ever met, even my first girlfriend who I was madly in love with.”

“Well, I’m still a bit uncomfortable with the fact you hire escorts. It makes me nervous that I won’t ever be able to satisfy you. You know, because I’m a virgin, and they have more experience.”

“Jane, please don’t worry yourself about that. What will happen between you and I will be something special, so meaningful, and not empty like those others. I know you have desires for me, Jane. I overheard you in your room yesterday.”

Jane widens her eyes, horrified that she could be heard at all, but especially by him.

“Oh my God, what did you hear?”

He puts his arm around her shoulders.

“Enough to know that you want to fuck me,” he whispers in her ear.

The way he says it makes her feel so natural and accepted. It shows he doesn’t think any less of her for having those feelings.

“Well, for the record, I want to fuck you, too,” he says gently and smiles, placing his hand on her ass and stroking it lightly.

Jane leans into him and lets herself be held without fear. She can hear the slight pulse of his heart and feels more connected to him than ever.

The driver of the limo pulls up and opens the door for them.

“Good evening, sir,” the driver says to Brad.

“Good evening, Sam,” Brad responds.

“And who is the fine lady with you this evening?” asks Sam.

“Fine she is. This is Jane Bryden,” Brad says proudly.

“Nice to meet you, Ms. Bryden. Can’t say I’ve met anyone who’s been able to light up Mr. Halliwell’s life like this before,” Sam smiles.

“It’s true, Sam,” Brad says, pulling Jane in closer. “She’s a true gem.”

They get into the limo and start driving to the event. She checks that the privacy window is up before she speaks.

“Honestly Brad, I keep hearing mixed reviews about you. Are you that much of a curmudgeon when I’m not around?” Jane asks.

“Ha! Well, I suppose so. Guess I’ll have to have words with a few people for ratting me out,” Brad says jokingly.

Jane leans into Brad. “Please don’t do that. They did it out of concern for me. May I kiss you?” she asks him.

“You never need to ask,” Brad replies, pulling Jane closer to him.

She pushes her lips against his and kisses the top lip, then the bottom, and opens her mouth to kiss him deeply. A rush of tingles runs through her body. She feels she could be there all night, making out in the back of the car. Her body presses up against his, her tits press into him, and she straddles his leg.

“I love your hot pussy against me,” he says. “I want your smell on me all night long.”

They spend the rest of the ride making out in the back. When they arrive, Sam opens the door. Jane has made herself back up at this point, as if nothing has happened.

“Here were are, sir,” Sam says.

“Yes, I can see that. A little sooner than I would have liked,” Brad muttered to himself.

They step out of the limo toward a gorgeous, glass house. As they make their way over, Jane feels nervous, unsure if they will like her or if she will fit in. She grabs on to Brad’s hand for strength.

“What a beautiful home. I hope your friends will like me,” she says.

“I hope you will like my friends. That is my bigger concern,” Brad says with a smile, and kisses her cheek. “You’re just fine the way you are.”