A/N – Thanks for the comments! I appreciate them.
NC-17
Chapter 4
Carlos slowly entered his boss's office. He hadn't been looking forward to this meeting because they are still empty-handed.
"Come in," Lorenzo said recognizing the look on his head of securities face.
"I'm sorry. We searched the larger airports and there is nothing on surveillance tapes. I've sent a few men to some smaller airports in Jersey and New York. Hopefully, we'll get something there."
Lorenzo can't believe that Eva had gone to these lengths. "I know her. She would probably try to go to Canada."
"From what I can tell, she hasn't."
"Which means something has delayed her."
"Her sister is in California. I don't think she went there because Layla is too high profile." Layla is an actress and singer who's always in the headlines.
Lo sipped his drink. "Did you check hospitals?"
"Yes, but only in the area."
Oh, his fiancé is going to get an epic punishment for this.
"And her mother?"
"She has been on a cruise for the last two weeks and once she is finished that, she'll be in Paris."
"Is Brandi still here?"
"Yes."
"Send her in on her way out." He needs some relief or he's going to have to kill someone.
Carlos turned to do his bidding wondering if his boss realizes that Brandi is the reason they are in this mess, to begin with.
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Two Days Later
Jason turns from his position on the bridge at Vista Point and beckons for Eva to move closer.
"I come here a lot to think." He's happy she agreed to take his bike and liked it.
"It's beautiful. Water brings out trance-like behavior and lulls you into a place where you can focus."
He observes as she takes a big breath.
"Eva, I need to ask you something."
She gives him her full attention. "Is everything okay?"
"Yes, but—I know you don't want to tell me, but I'm scared you're going to wait until it's too late."
"Jason…"
"You don't have to protect me."
She shook her head and turned away from him, so he moved behind her.
"You—I can't even believe how close I feel to you in such a short time. It scares me."
"I feel the same way."
She pivoted to face him. "That's why I can't lose you. You're everything he's not. I thought I could make it work, but I was lying to myself and in way over my head. He was willing to give me the world and I had never been loved so intensely. I ignored his controlling tendencies and made excuses for them not realizing how much it would cost me."
"Eva, you don't have to explain it to me. I've made decisions that have caused me great pain and I need you to know that if you decide to go in all the way with me, I won't let you go. I'm not perfect and sometimes I'm single-minded and get wrapped up in my work, and sometimes I run because I get scared because of the danger it brings. Just, talk to me and if I'm screwing up, call me out on it. We have to communicate, okay?"
Her hands found the back of his neck and she pulled him down to her and then kissed him passionately.
"I don't know how you're still single, Jason Morgan, but I'm glad I found you before it's too late."
"You deserve better, but for once in my life, I'm going to be selfish."
She smiled. "Let's go home."
He liked the sound of that.
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The next day, Eva asked Jason to call Emily so she can go shopping for a dress for dinner at Sonny's.
Jason tried to tell her it is casual, but she still wants to impress.
Emily hooked their arms together. "Don't worry about Jason, he's just scared he'll have to wear a dress shirt."
Eva chuckled. "He practically threatened me about using my own money and insisted on paying for it. While he was at it, I guess there is some big dinner in another week or so and I need to impress, so he told me he wants to pay for that too."
"Let him. He works hard and has a lot of money which he never spends."
"I like to be independent." It had taken her quite a while to get used to Lorenzo showering her with gifts.
"I get that, but men like to provide. You have to let Jason be Jason too."
Eva groaned. "Fine, but then we're buying him a shirt to wear too."
Emily cracked up. "This is going to be priceless."
They shopped for two hours before taking a rest. Eva had found a burgundy wrap dress that she can dress up or down and some wedged sandals for Sonny's. They are still on a hunt for the party dress.
"So, how's it going with my brother?"
"Good. He's so different and it's refreshing."
Emily smiled. "Not everyone gets him. He has a big heart and unfortunately, a lot of people have stomped all over it."
"How close is he with Sonny?"
"That's a loaded question. After the accident, Jason started working for Sonny and it kind of gave him purpose when he didn't think he'd overcome the anger he was feeling. He was good at it and they worked well together, but a woman almost came in between them."
"Really?" She couldn't imagine Jason sharing a woman with his boss.
"Jason and Carly weren't really serious. It was just about sex. I think it was one of the few emotions except anger he felt. Anyway, Sonny thought Carly was bad for him and ended up sleeping with her and Jason was pretty distraught."
"Wow."
"It wasn't because he loved Carly, but because Sonny had always preached loyalty and he couldn't believe that his mentor had betrayed him. A short time later, Sonny and Carly married and that was another slap in the face because Jason had taken care of Carly's son for a while who is our nephew and she showed up one day and took him back in the most dramatic way and ripped Jason's heart out. She was a hot mess. So, Sonny got to raise the son that Jason couldn't."
"You said was. Does that mean she cleaned up her act?"
"No. Carly was in a car accident and didn't make it and that propelled Sonny towards Brenda again and eventually they married."
"What happened to Michael?"
"He lives with our brother AJ in Virginia."
Eva took a sip of her lemonade. "Wow. I guess Sonny and Jason worked it out?" She wonders if she'll like Sonny since he hurt Jason so badly.
"Jason forgave him because he didn't feel like he had anywhere else to go, not because Sonny deserved it."
"Interesting…"
"So, are you really sticking around because I haven't seen Jason so smitten in like forever."
Eva smiled. "Yes. My past is complicated though."
"The ex?"
"Yes. He's dangerous and I'm worried about your brother."
"Jason can take care of himself."
"My ex has a ruthless reputation."
"And so does Jason."
Eva gave up. "I'm totally into your brother and think he's going to be an easy person to fall in love with."
Emily beamed. "Just don't let him push you away if it gets dangerous."
"I won't." She didn't share that if anything, she'd be the one pushing him away.
"Let's get back to shopping. I think I know just the boutique that will have something good."
"I'm game."
They drove to another store and sure enough, they found the perfect dress.
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Hearing Jason knock, Brenda hurried to the door and opened it.
"Wow."
"Don't' say another word." He brushed past her wearing a blue button-down shirt and slacks with a grinning Eva behind him.
"Doesn't he look so handsome?"
Brenda fought the urge to gag. "Um, yeah. How did you get him in that outfit? I'm Brenda, Sonny's wife."
"I'm Kaela. I kissed him until he didn't know what he was agreeing too."
Brenda chuckled. "Well played. Come sit with me."
Sonny came out and paused momentarily. He couldn't place it but swears he's seen Eva before. "Hello, I'm Sonny."
Eva shook his hand. "Thank you for inviting us over."
"You're welcome. We've been dying to see who has Jason so distracted."
Jason took the beer that Sonny held out.
"I can assure you, the distraction is mutual."
"I'll be right back. I need to stir the sauce. Do you like wine?"
"Yes. Red will be fine."
Sonny shuffled away and Eva sat next to Jason on the couch and he grabbed her hand.
"So, Kaela, what do you do for a living?"
"I'm a lawyer."
"Do you have your own practice?"
"Yes, I did. I guess eventually, I'll have to look into continuing that here."
"Trust me, it's a busy area. I love your dress."
"Thanks. Where have I seen you before?"
Brenda grinned. "I was a model before Sonny knocked me up."
"Robert Cartulo?"
"Yes! I loved working on his campaigns. Hopefully, my body will bounce back."
"Do you know what you're having?"
"Yes. It's a little girl. We're going to name her Adela after Sonny's mother."
"That's pretty."
Sonny returned with the wine. "Here you go."
"Thank you."
"Dinner will be ready in five, so go ahead to the dining room."
The moved there and Brenda watched Jason and Eva disappear into their own world and is surprised when Jason can't help it and kisses her. She snuck into the kitchen.
"He is really into her."
"Why do you say that?"
"He just kissed her in front of me and just the way he looks at her is so intense. I thought I'd need a fan."
Sonny slightly smiled. "Good for him."
She grabbed a bowl full of pasta and returned to the room and Sonny grabbed some bread.
"That smells so good," Eva said eying it.
"It has some scallops, bacon, garlic and a light cheese sauce," Sonny explained.
She smiled.
They passed plates around and when Eva tasted the first bite she slightly moaned. "This is ridiculously good."
Sonny grinned. "Thank you. I like to cook."
"You can cook for us anytime."
"Be careful what you ask for," Jason said.
"He's just mad because I won't give him my sauce recipe."
She turned to gaze at him. "You can cook?"
"Yeah, I'm okay. Sonny teaches us so we don't eat fast food all the time."
"But that's all you do anyway," Brenda said.
"Well, I look forward to your cooking then," Eva said.
"Anytime…"
Brenda gave Sonny a knowing look as they watched Eva melt under Jason's gaze.
Suddenly, Sonny realizes who Eva is and almost chokes. Brenda pats him on the back and Sonny gets up and goes to the bathroom.
Brenda tries to steer the conversation away from her husband. "So, what else do you like to do?"
"I sing."
"Really?"
"Yes. I actually double majored in college and did pre-law and music."
"Wow. You'll have to sing for us sometime."
"I would love to. I used to perform here and there, but it has been a long time."
Sonny paced back and forth in the bathroom. Evangeline is engaged to Lorenzo. It came up in the background search along with a few pictures. They looked hot and heavy so he doesn't get why she is suddenly with his enforcer. This is bad. If he tells Jason, it will ruin the deal and after making some bad business choices in the past, he's getting short on cash and needs this transaction to take place. Lorenzo wants to use their ports and is willing to pay a hefty amount to draw up a contract. It's the short-termed solution he had been looking for. Somehow, he needs to just get that document signed before Lorenzo finds out his fiancé is here and sleeping with Jason. He leaned on the sink. If Jason finds out he knows, he'll never forgive him. He needs to play this just right so that Jason will never know that he knew all along, but what will happen when Lorenzo finds out? He'll come after Jason who is the backbone of the business. "Fuck," he said under his breath. He just needs a little more time to figure things out.
He returned to the table like nothing had happened and joined in on the conversation.
Eva and Brenda are getting along and Jason was glad that Sonny had returned and he didn't have to listen to fashion talk. His girl looked even better without clothes and he couldn't wait to undo the bow at her waist so he could see what she's wearing under it.
After another hour, Brenda yawned.
"I think that's our cue," Jason said.
"No, I'm fine." She yawned again. "I swear, it's his pasta."
Eva chuckled. "I promise that we'll do it again soon. I had a great time and the food was excellent."
"You'll give me a good review?" Sonny said playfully.
"Definitely."
She stood and Brenda gave her a hug.
"I never asked how far along you are."
"I have a couple of months yet."
"Well, congratulations."
Sonny gave her a hug and they left.
Brenda spun around. "You want to tell me why you choked?"
"It just went down the wrong way."
"I know when you're lying to me."
"Baby, it was nothing. I'm going to clean up and then I'll meet you upstairs." They kissed and he watched her until she got to the second-floor landing and then hurried to his office. The dishes can wait because he needs to make sure that Kaela is indeed Lorenzo Alcazar's fiancé.
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Jason and Eva entered the penthouse.
"That went well."
He led her to his pool table. "I'm glad that you like them because you'll be seeing them a lot."
She yelped when he suddenly lifts her and sits her on the edge. "What are you doing?"
He smirked. "I'm taking you on my pool table."
A sexy smile eases onto her face as she feels him tug on the bow and the material falls to the side revealing a second one.
He curses under his breath and then unties that one as well and then his gaze fills with lust when her lacey bra and underwear are revealed.
"Look closer," she said before leaning back onto her elbows.
"Damn," he whispers as he gazes at her exposed lips. "I really like crotchless underwear."
"How much?"
He shoves her legs open and then his mouth is on her and she lifts one hand to fist his hair as his tongue teases her clit.
"Yes!" she yells as his finger slips inside her, soon to be joined by two others. Her legs start to shake as he fucks her with his fingers and suddenly, she freezes and then pants loudly as her body shakes and jerks. Jason removes his fingers and laps up all she has to give before shoving his pants down and tugging her body to the edge. When he entered her and bottomed out, he gritted his teeth as he tried not to come. The feeling finally past and he drilled into her hot body, the angle driving her crazy as she begged him to fuck her harder. After several longs minutes of their bodies coming together frantically, Jason couldn't hold out anymore and his finger starts to move faster on her clit as he erupts. Feeling him spurt inside her sets her off and she clamps down on him as she falls over the edge. After a long moment, he pulled out and yanked her up and carried her upstairs as he kissed her sensuously. He isn't even close to being done with her.