Chapter Twenty one – Weekend Dinner Special

Saturday 17th October 2009
Beverly Hills'
My Bedroom – 9 pm

I'm absolutely stunned by the outcome of my shots.

One particular shot that won my heart over is the one where the sun is setting and the clouds are opened up, and all the birds are taking off at once. The clear beach view, it's amazing to see.

The grey purplish sky colors blended with the greenish red sea…And right there in the middle is my perverted prince, riding down the wave as it broke. Zooming into the photo's I can see the steadiness and intensity in his eyes.

His strong jaw structure looks even more toned and hard. His wet hair is blown by the wind across his eyes. He looks like he owns the sea, like it's his to shape in any way he wants.

I put the photograph with Jesse's jacket into my wardrobe. I picked up the remaining photographs and made my way down to the living room,

"These are beautiful Susannah," Gina said, "Really beautiful,"

"Wow…I love this one," Heidi said holding up the photo of the purple sky,

"Did a great job," Daddy kissed my forehead,

"One of these will surely be in the finalists, who knows could even be one of the winning photographs," Heidi winked at me, "This calls for celebration. Let's all go out together for dinner tomorrow night. I'll make sure Brad is free,"

"Can I invite Carter?" I asked remembering how I didn't call him back after making him wait for me,

"Sure," Daddy patted the back of my head, "Sure you can,"

"Thanks," I smiled

I went to the kitchen to get a snack and while being there I picked up the hand phone and called Carter, I apologized for not returning and told him about finding Jesse,

"Well it's fine as long as he dropped you home safely," Carter said,

"Umm…Yeah and Carter, my family, we're going out for dinner tomorrow, and dad said I could invite you," I said, "Would you be able to come?"

"Tomorrow night? I guess I'll be free that time," he said, "Alright then I'll see you tomorrow,"

"Thanks Carter," I said before hanging up,

It's going to be great! Dinner out in a nice restaurant, with Carter too, it'll be a nice change.

And so the rest of the day went with me being tutored by Daddy on Algebra, to be honest I didn't understand anything.

"I give up," I sighed

Daddy laughed softly,

"Hey day," I said putting my pen down,

"Yes?" he said

"Has there ever been a person in your life that you never liked at all at first but then slowly you started liking that person," I asked

"Not really," he shook his head,

"Well there's this person at school – who I will not be naming – but that 'person' I didn't like that 'person' at all when I first met that 'person' but now I mean, it's like I've seen many sides of that 'person' and that 'person' well…I think I'm starting to like that 'person'," I said

His eyebrow started to rise,

"Of course in a mutually platonic way," I lied

"Oh," he said, "So this 'person' you say, is in your class?"

"A few," I said, "Daddy do you think to know someone you have to always be around that person?"

"Depends on who it is," he said, "Everyone's different honey, some let others in quickly and others don't. Some people's faces are easy to read, others are not,"

I nodded listening to his words carefully,

I still don't understand what I'm going through…And who Jesse is to me? And what I am to him? Just a toy or maybe a little more

For some reason that I don't understand I want to see him, I want him to give me his cocky smile and laugh, maybe pull my braids.

I guess only time will tell what is happening to me.

…

Sunday 18th October 2009
ElestómagodeEspaña
Ladies Room – 8.30 pm

Why? Why? Oh Why?

I'm stuck here in this w/c writing in my diary like a looser which of course I am.

I spent the day out with Ceecee Walsh my friend who took me to the salon where she was getting a pedicure and manicure done,

"I'll tell you the truth Suze," She said, "But you can't tell anyone,"

"I wouldn't…Promise," I said

"I'm not a natural blonde." she giggled, "I have it colored every 6 months,"

"Really," I said

"Yeah I'm a brunette," she said, "I always wanted to have blonde hair because I thought it would make me look more beautiful and more like my mom, but it didn't, I still look more like my dad. Hey why don't we get rid of the brow today?"

"No!" I laughed, "I can't!"

"Oh come on!" She held onto me looking excited, "Damn if only Zoe was here, she would have persuaded you,"

"I think no," I said, "I can't go through with it,"

"We're in a salon honey, let's just go for it," she said eager to get rid of the horrible joint brow, "Maybe straighten your hair too?"

"No no no," I shook my head, "My dad doesn't know too,"

"Don't you do anything without your dad's permission?" she said

"Nope," I said, "I always ask him and tell him before doing anything,"

Ceecee leaned closer to me smiling,

"You and your dad are really close right?" She asked

"He's the only one I love in this world," I Shrugged smiling at the thought of my daddy being the one who is always there for me, someone I can trust, someone I'm sure would always love and support me, "He's my best friend,"

"That's so sweet," Ceecee said,

When those words came out of Ceecee's mouth and reached my ears I couldn't help thinking just where I would be without Daddy by my side.

He was ever so young and still is. He could have just left me to myself and let me turn into one of those rotten spoilt teenagers … but he didn't,

"I really love you daddy," I hugged him at home, in the living room,

"I love you too Suze," he kissed my forehead, "A special reason to hug or…?"

I chuckled hugging him more tightly,

"I just wanted to make sure that you still know that I love you," I said

"I can never imagine otherwise," he laughed softly, "It should have been me reminding you that no matter what comes into our lives or who comes into our lives, you'll always be my number one,"

I glanced at the fall of happiness on Heidi's face…I gulped guilty pulling away from Daddy,

There was silence but not for long, the heavy footsteps of Brad coming down the stairs interrupted it,

"I'm hungry," He scowled, "If you're done with your 100 year apart reunion can we go?"

"Let's go," Gina laughed softly, "Where are we eating tonight?"

At the ElestómagodeEspaña, a posh Spanish restaurant.

It sounds so much better in Spanish than it does in English - The stomach of Spain –

I chuckled and Brad moaned opening the door of the car. It was obvious he's in a bad mood; hunger can have such an affect on a person. It's the same with Carter; he can't help but get moody when he is hungry,

I stepped out of the car and stood before the amazing restaurant. I watching beautiful people dressed in long and short dresses with their hair done up prettily.

I sighed looking down at my light blue straight jeans with a chequered blue and white shirt. My curly hair roughly tied back into a pony tail.

I stood out the most because of my gracelessness, everyone else going in looked so dressed up and smart.

No wonder Heidi was getting all dressed up, I thought she was just making extra effort for daddy but it was for this grand restaurant.

The contemporary design of the place caught my eyes as we entered through the huge doors. The design strategy embraced the textural contrast.

"Where are you going?" Brad tugged onto my arm, "It's this way 'Susie'"

I stayed close to my family but it was pretty unlikely for me to get lost anyway as there were mirrors all around the place. The unembellished dry-stack stone walls and rough hewn wooden plank ceilings highlighted the organic texture of the Rocky Mountains.

I raised my head higher smiling up at the Spanish chandeliers and they beamed a golden touch all around the hall.

"Hola bievenidos,"

The inside of my stomach turned and my ears blasted open as I turned on the heel of my sneakers which of course didn't go with the place at all too,

I blinked at the waiter,

"Dude," Brad spudded him,

"Quéhacer reservaciones?" Jesse winked at him,

"The reservations are under the name, Mathew Simon," Dad said

Jesse looked through a sheet of paper then held it out to my daddy to sign,

"déjamete lleveasus asientos," He stood to the side holding out a hand for us to goa head,

"Sure you can take us to our seats, but what's up with your lang?" Brad asked

"We're only allowed to talk in Spanish," Jesse whispered, "This way,"

He directed us to a 5 seat table near an open patio defined by a 16-foor open flame fire pit.

He walked away and while we settled down into our seats he returned with our menus,

"Susmenús," He handed them out charmingly,

I edged slightly in my seat as he came round to me,

"Kitty-kat," He hissed softly into my ears placing my menu in front of me,

A shiver ran down my spine and I quickly sat up,

"I recommend the Fabada Asturiana, It's a famous regional dish, Heidi you're sure to love it," He gave her his million dollar dimpled smile which always makes my body numb,

I watched him go, dressed smartly and walking with such stylish and charm,

But why is here?

I mean he has two expensive vehicles, surely he comes from a really well off family which means he doesn't need to work and that too as a waiter.

"Does he work here?" I whispered to Brad,

"No he's just time-passing," Brad rolled his eyes, "Of course he works here,"

"Oh," I said slouching in my seat,

I didn't understand still but I remained quiet waiting for Jesse to return but he didn't a Spanish women came and took our orders. She then later returned with our food and wine.

Whenever Jesse passed my eyes my knee would jerk and daddy would ask if I'm alright sensing my awkwardness.

He looked truly amazing floating around in the golden dim light, his smile which I craved to be on the receiving end stayed put on his lips,

"Hellooooo!"

I looked up Sophia who had sprung her arms around Brad's neck greeting him by screaming in his here,

She was dressed in a short dark blue dress and looked presentable than she did on most days. She looked different that I didn't really recognize her at once, she looked beautiful and like a lady,

"What are you doing here?" Brad asked her,

"Dining, how about you?" She chuckled, "Hey Suze,"

"Uh…Hi," I replied after being spoken to,

"Thought I'll say hi," she smiled, "I'm just seated across the room,"

She went back to her seat which isn't very far from ours and I excused myself to go to the ladies room as I was shaken by Jesse's appearance.

I better be going now or daddy will think I'm lost and Brad is mostly likely reply by commenting that I've probably got diarrhoea and then daddy would start thinking I'm throwing up on the international food,

I'll write when I get home.

…...

Sunday 18th October 2009
Home
My Bedroom – 11.30 pm

I'm thinking of him, in this endless black night. Sitting out here on my balcony, at times glancing at the starry sky and moon,

Feeling slightly chilled I got up and got up then rolled onto my bed holding out my diary and pen.

What's happening to me? I still don't understand and nobody is helping me to understand,

I feel weak and nervous, what is moving to California going to cost me?

I washed my hands and opened to the door only to be slammed back inside against the wall with a strong body holding me tightly and pressing against me making my knees feel weak,

Shortly, I gave into my knees but he held onto me securely and there was no way to escape the trance,

"Kitty-Kat," his fingers brushed my lips,

"Jesse," I whispered sinking into his eyes,

"You…You came here tonight," his lips tingled mine,

"I came here tonight," I whispered dazzled by his touch,

"Looking like a boy again!"

Huh?

"Jesse!" I exclaimed getting back into my senses, "This is a ladies room, you can't be in here!"

He wasn't listening to me just laughing at my appearance,

"Come on! This is an elegant place, you should have warn a dress and shown off your long sexy legs," he winked at me,

I blushed feeling nervous,

"Actually it still would have been creepy, the thought of you stalking me all the way to my work place," he said

"I…I didn't know you worked, here I mean," I said

He chuckled leaning back against a pillar,

"Are you starting to like me now?" He asked

I shook my head. Feeling self-conscious I rubbed my hand on my arm, standing there nervously,

"No really, it's a good surprise," he said, "Seeing you tonight in this bathroom,"

I turned my head to him,

He grabbed my hand pulling my body to his,

I looked into his shiny eyes inanimately,

"The feeling I get with your body next to mine is different," he caressed my hair, "Can you feel it? When I look you into your eyes? Don't you feel something special?"

I shook my head,

"Good coz' neither do I," he chuckled but my eyes still wouldn't move away from his making him think it's his cue to kiss me,

"Your body," he whispered between pecks, "I want it,"

It was more of an attack. His foxy side revealed itself in the ladies room. Holding me tightly against the pillar, my legs wrapped around his waist, as he kissed my forcefully and I couldn't do anything.

I'd never done anything like that before and I didn't have any idea on how to stop it…His skin touched me, caressed me, and embraced me.

He took over my whole body with just one kiss…A kiss that seemed to last forever, a kiss that held me in a trance whilst his hands travelled all around my body,

My head hit hard against the wooden pillar when his hand pressed against my breast. A firework exploded in my stomach and was about to stop but he got to me first,

He let me go, dropping me carelessly onto my two weak feet,

"This is my limit," He gasped holding the back of his hand against his mouth unbelievingly,

He looked at him for a long time, giving me a long hard look that made me blush hard,

"I have to get back to work," he said without looking at me then went quickly out of bathroom,

I blushed hard staring at myself in the mirror. My shirt buttons open to reveal a black sports bra,

This is the first time the perverted prince touched me here,

"I have to get back," I pulled myself together quickly buttoning up,

I washed my face and came out of the ladies room frowning at the out of order sign,

I walked towards my seat, my eyes searching for Jesse but he wasn't anywhere in sight,

"Who is that?" I asked looking over at a beautiful, tall women which press behind her as she stood near to the reservations table,

"Don't you know?" Brad asked, "That is Vanessa Gomez,"

"Who is that?" I asked

Brad rolled his eyes as his answer and Gina shot him a look,

"That is rude," she snapped,

"Suze what took you so long?" Daddy asked

I hesitated looking at him,

"I…-

"It's your diary, wasn't it?" Heidi laughed softly rescuing me, "You spend an awful lot of time writing inside it,"

I laughed nervously shrugging at my Daddy,

"Never mind. And that is Vanessa Gomez, she's an actress," Daddy informed me,

"Oh," I said looking at the women dressed in a long black dress, which had an embarrassingly low neck. Her long curled hair bounced as she walked to her seat then whispered something in the ear of the waiter,

The waiter then returned with Jesse,

"Oh, Jesse!" She launched herself at him, pulling him into a large hug. She looked so happy to see him and him; he didn't seem bothered at all,

I guess the manager came out and she whispered something to the waiter who of course getting a request from a famous celebrity couldn't say no,

And there it was, the voice that took me by a storm and the wind rose me into the sky the feeling of intense pleasure flowing through my body,

"Ladies and Gentle I present to you, Jesse," The manager announced and everyone clapped,

I sat up, curious at what was happening,

(Author's note = I would suggest you play the following song whilst reading the rest of this Chapter .com/watch?v=mSIoGsdPdNY)

Jesse stood by the flames holding a guitar by which he played a beautiful melody,

"Te estoy pensando
En mi larga noche en soledad
Si el error fue amarte
En mi corazon vuelvo a estar mal
Porque estoy en ti
Y no se vivir
Si a mi lado no estas"

My stomach erupted by a strange, intense feeling and I watched him sing so beautifully. I sank into my seat as the sweet tune of his voice echoed in my ear.

Vanessa stood up on the opposite side of the flame,

"I am thinking of you
In my sleepless solitude tonight
If it's wrong to love you
Then my heart just won't let me be right
'Cause I've drowned in you
And I won't pull through
Without you by my side"

As she sang an unusual feeling flowed through my mind,

"Mi todo yo te doy
Por una noche mas
Y asi poder sentir
Tu cuerpo junto a mi
Ya no puedo estar
Reviviendo aqui nuestra cancion
Mi todo te lo doy por tener tu amor"

They walked around the fire, staying opposite to each other. His Spanish tongue keeping the entire restaurant in a magical bind,

"I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
'Cause I can't go on
Living in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love tonight"

I blinked…It was obvious to me that she's in love with Jesse,

"Baby can you feel me
Imagining I'm looking in your eyes
I can see you clearly
Vividly emblazoned in my mind
And yet you're so far
Like a distant star
I'm wishing on tonight"

The passion that she sang the chorus with, showed love towards Jesse,

"Mi todo yo te doy
Por una noche mas
Y asi poder sentir
Tu cuerpo junto a mi
Ya no puedo estar
Reviviendo aqui nuestra cancion
Mi todo te lo doy por tener tu amor"

They met up together and she held onto his arm,

"Mi todo yo te doy, mi
amor...
Mi amor..."

He finished the song and my eyes watered up as the music slowly ended,

He can sing? And that too so beautifully,

The karaoke Vanessa and Jesse played did something to me…The special feeling Jesse was talking about, I felt it…But it was much more intensive than I could have ever imagined and it … it hurt.

"Daddy can we leave?" I asked

"In a bit," Daddy said,

"Wasn't that beautiful?" Heidi put a hand on my daddy's, "Jesse is such a charming guy, his beautiful voice,"

"Can I wait in the car, I'm feeling slightly queasy," I tugged at my collar,

"Are you alright?" Gina asked

"I'm fine," I smiled nervously, "I just need some fresh air,"

"Alright here honey," Daddy placed the car keys in my hand, "We'll come in a bit,"

"Ok," I said getting up,

I rushed past Jesse and Vanessa and out of the restaurant,

I breathed in the fresh air trying to snap out the thought of the impeccable song,

"Samantha," A hand grabbed mine and pulled me back in the car park,

"Jesse, what are you doing out here?" I asked not wanting to see him,

"I … You rushed out," he said

"I needed fresh air," I said trying to not look into his eyes,

"Oh," he said, "Are you alright?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" I said

He looked at me for a sec then laughed,

"Samantha Simon, are you jealous?" he said

"Jealous?" I said, a feeling I don't know anything about, "No!"

"Ah! What a shame," he shook his head, "Never mind then…I'm see you in school,"

He turned to go and I stopped him with my stupid question,

"How do you know Vanessa Gomez?" I asked

"Not jealous huh," he raised his eyebrow,

"I'm not," I said stubbornly, "She's a celebrity, and so I would like to know,"

"I don't want to tell," he winked putting a finger on his lips, "It's a secret,"

"Jesse!" I said losing all sense of my dignity,

The passionate song had such an effect on me that I didn't even care or even notice how ridiculous I was being,

"Kitty-Kat, getting feisty," he whistled

"I don't care about who you are! I don't care who you think you are! I don't care about anything, about who Vanessa is to you, because I do have a pretty strong idea about your relationship with her. I don't want you toying with me even if it's part of the deal!" I said, "You can't use me like this!"

"Use you like what? It's not only my decision, it was your choice to make this deal too, I was just the one to impose the idea," He said defensively, "You shouldn't care or even think about anything to do with me,"

"And the nurse!" I exclaimed, "You have a thing with the nurse,"

"She's hot and young, and sexy," He shrugged

"Then me? What about me?" I asked impatiently,

"You're my toy," he pulled me towards him, "Kitty-Kat. My special toy,"

"Till this deal is over," I said, "Please don't be with anyone else beside me, it's not jealousy, and it's embarrassing,"

"Oh really," he caressed my hair,

"The painting is really important to me. I only agreed to this for the painting, trust me when I say this; I have no feelings for you Jesse. I just feel cheap seeing you play around with others, because it's the same thing you're doing to me," I said, "I don't want to know anything , about what you do or who you're with,"

He kissed my neck leaning back on a car,

"Just do me this one last favour," I said, "I give you my body, do as you wish with it,"

"I'd give my all to have
Just one night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine"

He sang softly into my ears making me tingle. I looked at him,

"Till you complete your painting," He hands rubbed my back gently, "Till then you'll be my only toy, I'm warning you now I will take full advantage,"

"Umm…" I blinked

He kissed me, just a peck,

"I have to get back to work," he pulled away from me, "Enjoy your fresh air,"

How could I enjoy fresh air when all I could smell was the scent he left behind?

I leaned back against a car sighing heavily, and now I'm here on my bed. I can still feel his touch…And I'm still clueless about what I'm doing and what I'm feeling, it's strange.

Disclaimer: The song I used was not mine, I don't own it. it's by Mariah Carey.