-1Chapter 14
Audrey was now in her bedroom, picking what outfit she should wear tonight. She knew that they weren't going out but she still wanted to look good for Jack. So far she had been through her entire cupboard but still had found nothing decent to wear. Frustrated Audrey was about to give up when she saw a yellow fabric peeking through at the back of the cupboard. Curiously, she reached for the coat hanger and retrieved the item. Audrey gasped; it was her dress tat she had worn the weekend when Jack had taken her away. Smiling she began to put it on and was surprised when she found that it still fitted her. She finished the last touches on her dress and began to do her hair and make up.
Meanwhile in the kitchen, Jack had dressed in his slacks and a white shirt, which he had deliberately not tucked in. he was now hovering at the cooker, he began to fry the onions. He was making Audrey's favourite meal; chicken paprika. He was amazed on how he still remembered how to cook it and was praying to god that he wouldn't give Audrey food poisoning. Thinking it was too quiet; Jack found the control for the stereo. He had no idea what was on it but he just needed something to listen to. Pressing the play button the tracks began to play. He groaned, it was Avril Lavigne. Since when did Audrey listen to her? However not wanting it to be silent he carried on listening to the tracks.
Audrey stepped out of the room and heard her CD being played. 'Crap' she thought 'he's found your CD. Now what is he going to think of you?' Pulling herself together she walked into the kitchen, but when she did she couldn't help but laugh when she saw Jack dancing to the music.
Hearing a noise over the music, Jack immediately stopped dancing and slowly turned around to face Audrey.
"By all means, carry on your private disco, don't stop on my accord." she teased.
Jack blushed, "I..I was just warming up because I felt a bit cold." he replied knowing that she wouldn't buy it.
"Sure you were". Audrey answered.
"You look stunning" he said as he marvelled at what she was wearing, it was the same dress she had worn all those years ago. The dress still managed to compliment all of her curves.
"Thank you" she said "Don't you want to go and change before dinner." knowing full well that he was already dressed.
Jack looked away embarrassed. "I have changed" he said grimly "don't you like it?"
Audrey laughed, "hey im kidding." she replied approaching him, then moving her head in for a kiss.
"Oh your trying to be funny are you" he replied. " And now you want a kiss? It doesn't work like that" he teased.
However Audrey wasn't listening and silenced him by kissing him. Jack didn't respond. Audrey pulled away, "Fine" she said and started to walk from his embrace. When she tried to pull his hands away, Jack tugged at her waist, pulling her in for a passionate kiss, Audrey smiled and kissed him back. Breaking the kiss she said,
"Come on, I want to dance now. We haven't danced in a long time."
Jack happily followed her and they began to dance.
"Here let me put some music on we can dance to." Audrey whispered.
Jack nodded "Alright. But whatever song you choose will become our song."
Audrey smiled "I better choose wisely when" she joked.
She bent down and began to look through her father's CD collection, until she came across one CD in particular. "This one" she said holding 'How do I live without you' by Leanne Rhymes up in the air.
Jack smiled "Alright that's our song."
Audrey grinned "I remember, I always use to listen to it when I thought you were dead, it always use to make me cry."
Jack suddenly felt guilty, he stepped over to Audrey "I'm so sorry, I would have told you but-"
Audrey placed a finger over his mouth "shh, it's fine. I wasn't complaining and I know you had to do it. Now let's dance."
She pressed the play button. "Come here" Jack whispered, as he took Audrey in to his arms; he put one hand on her waist and the other on her back, he then pulled her close to him, nuzzling into her hair. Audrey did the same and wrapped her arms around Jack's body and snuggled into the crook of his neck. As the song started to play Jack and Audrey began to slowly sway to the melody. Ignoring everything and abandoning all their thoughts, they were just focused on each other. After al they had been through together both of them couldn't believe that they had made it through and still managed to have unconditional love for one another.
"I need you in my arms, need you to hold, you're my world, my heart, my soul"
Jack, hearing the lyrics, moved his head from her shoulder and looked her in the eyes; he slowly bent down to kiss her. Audrey, who had been mesmerized by the moment, was taken by surprise when Jack bent down to kiss her, but recovered quickly and returned the kiss.
"You know you are my world Audrey. I don't know what I would do without you."
Audrey smiled and drew Jack closer to her again, so that their bodies were pressed together.
"I know" she whispered into his ear. They carried on dancing until the song began to end.
"If you ever go, how do I ever survive?"
Jack brought his head from Audrey's neck and lent it against her forehead. "I love you with all my heart" he whispered "and I always will no mater what."
"Oh Jack." Audrey started as tears filled her eyes, "I loved you to" she lent in to kiss Jack. The pair kissed passionately for a while, until Audrey broke it.
"Jack I think your dinner is burning." she said as she observed the smoke coming from the oven.
Following her eye line Jack turned to see the smoke "Damn it" he cried as he let go of Audrey and made his way to the oven. "Well that's the potatoes burnt then."
Audrey laughed "I'm sure the rest of the meal is okay." Jack flashed her one of his famous grins,
"I hope you will like it"
Audrey smiled and made her way to the table. "What is it?" she asked.
"You'll just have to wait and see." Jack uttered as he disappeared into the oven to retrieve the food.
Audrey gazed at him. He still amazed her to this day at how he could transform from the CTU man, who did anything and would risk anything to save his country to this the man standing in front of her. The man who would sacrifice anything for the ones he loved. She had at first fallen in love with this side of Jack but over time she had accepted the CTU side of him and she loved them both so much.
Coming around with the plates Jack began to serve dinner.
"Oh my favourite." she exclaimed "Chicken paprika, Jack it looks delicious".
Jack blushed and they began to eat their meal.
Thirty minutes later they were finished and Jack was clearing the table.
"Are you sure you don't want me to help?" Audrey insisted
"Yes, I'm sure." Jack replied. "Now wait here I have something for you."
He wondered off into his room, then reappeared again with a gift and card.
Audrey grinned, "Jack you shouldn't have."
"I should have and you deserve it. So here".
Audrey took the bag from Jack and opened the card and read:
Dear Audrey,
I was meant to give this to you before in Washington but I never got the chance to, so here it is now and I hope you like it.
Love Jack
Xxx
She looked up at him and smiled briefly before reading the poem on the left side of the card:
I will love you forever
I love you so deeply. I love you so much
I love the sound of your voice and the way we touch
I love your warm smile and your kind thoughtful way
They joy that you bring to my life everyday
I love you today as I have from the start
And I'll love you forever with all of my heart.
Audrey got up and wrapped her arms around Jack. "Since when did you start writing poetry?" she teased.
Jack smiled "I don't know. There is the gift as well you know" he smirked.
Audrey sat down and carefully began to open the present. When she got through the wrapping, a long rectangular box was revealed. Audrey looked up at Jack. "Open it" he said barely able to contain his own excitement. Obeying she opened the box and when she did she gasped. There sitting in the box was a diamond bracelet that sparkled under the light.
"Jack.. I don't know what to say."
Jack grinned "Do you like it?"
"Do I like it? I love it but it must have cost you a fortune."
Jack shook his head, "I Doesn't matter"
Audrey got up and kissed him passionately. "Thank you, for everything. The night was perfect."
In response Jack kissed her again, his tongue seeking entrance to her mouth, which Audrey gladly granted him. The kiss was instantly heated. A moan escaped from Audrey's throat as Jack hands migrated down to her back and into her hair. Audrey moved her hands up and down his spine, this sent shivers across Jack's body and down to his crotch. Jack became so overwhelmed that he shoved Audrey against the wall. Audrey stifled another moan and stared to undress him, slowly undoing his shirt and kissing all of the newly exposed skin.
Jack gasped and began to kiss Audrey's neck as he reached behind her to unclasp her dress. "Let's got to the bedroom" Audrey said between kisses. Jack nodded and led Audrey to the bedroom for a night full of passion.
TBC…