Hooray For Hollywood !

by ZiZiLuPone

Jack Castello is an aspiring actor, who desires to make a breakthrough in Hollywood. Along his thorny way to the top, he meets with Avis Amberg. A former actress in silent movies, who is now a housewife of the head of Ace Pictures studio. She is trapped in a loveless marriage, and love with intimacy happens to be her only desire. Their meeting though might shake certain things up.

2. It's A Good Day

A.N.: Hello there ! No way…I published the first chapter of this fanfic two years ago… somebody's gotta be kiddin' me :D but for real now, why the time speeds so fast ?! I'm in this constant carousel of school & life and I had no idea it was already two effing years ffsake… Okay, let's give you something that will hopefully get you through another year or so :D

I'm sending you lots of love, hugs and kisses, and I wish a very Happy Valentine's day to all the romantic souls out there dolls, xoxoxo your ZiZi

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10 Years Later

,,Oh, Ace…" Avis sighed, her head tossed back on the wooden surface of the office desk, some of the red ringlets of her hair escaping her lush hairstyle, her eyes closed and her hands clutching at the lapels of her husband's suit to stabilize her wildly shaking body.

,,Fuck ! Oh, fuck, Ace !" her moans only encouraged him to thrust harder while he securely held her left leg draped around his shoulder.

,,Avis, darling …sweet-fuck !" he groaned when she arched against his office desk, and grasped his arm suddenly, releasing a scream of ecstasy while her thighs quivered in his grip.

,,Ace !"

Avis's body gave a lurch from her sleep, forcing her eyes open to complete darkness and silence of the night.

It took her a second or two to realize where she is and what's happened, before she eased back into her soft cushion and mattress, with a disappointed sigh ,,Fuck…"

Her hands instantly flew to cover her face and gently rub the area around her eyes to calm down from her wild dream and torturous imagination. Only then she turned to her side, lifting up on her elbow to see if she woke up her husband, but just as she expected, he was deep in his usual midnight slumber.

You destroy me inside out, do you know that ?

She thought before she let out another soft sigh, reaching to lightly caress his steadily raising and falling chest through his nightshirt.

Sometimes I wish I could stop loving you…

Ace only smiled from his sleep at the caress of her hand, before he very slowly rolled to his side, Avis now facing his back. Her lips pursed in slight irritation when she had the slightest desire to slap the middle of his spine, to make him wake up involuntarily on an impulse just like she had, but then she changed her mind and eased back to the mattress again.

For a while she listened to his calm breathing next to her while hypnotizing the ceiling, the ever so vivid images of her dream still clouding her vision.

Redhead squeezed her eyes shut, but unfortunately it did not help at all.

I can't go on like this…

Knowing too well, she won't fall asleep after this, Avis sat up on the bed, and as she perched on the mattress to reach for her cigarettes and lighter, she felt her thighs rub against each other, the wetness between her legs quite obvious.

Fuck this…

She stood up, took a cigarette between her lips, lit it and inhaled deeply, tossing the lighter back on her nightstand and slowly stepping in front of the bed to the bedroom bench where her robe was. She lazily put it on, tying the sashes around her waist while exhaling small cloud of smoke, giving to the sleeping pile of her husband one last look before she walked out of the master bedroom.

As she slowly roamed through the silent house in the middle of the night, she wondered what caused her dream to be so vivid since the last time she had an erotic dream was some time ago…

No, she'd be lying. She's had an erotic dream quite recently –she smiled briefly at the memory of it- but it was a long time ago since she had an erotic dream with Ace.

It was no secret they haven't been at it in several months. They knew it too well, their maid knew it, their gardener with house help knew it, their friends knew it, even their daughter knew about it for some time already.

The irritating thing about it was, why did it had to reflect in her sleep ?!

Avis found her final destination outside on the terrace by the poolside. Blue light coming from inside the pool, making her the only company, except for the heat and the dogs, who didn't bother to wake up, since they knew the intruder of their territory was their missus.

Redhead sat on the lounger, flickered the ash off her cigarette and inhaled slowly again, thinking.

The truth is, she didn't get a release in couple of weeks, since she was quite consumed by organizing her daughter's birthday party, so she had no time to visit the station at all.

Wonderful, now I know why I'm horny, but… why did I have to dream of Ace ? After months of getting rid of such torturous dreams of us reuniting again, after I gave up on all of it…my subconscious picked him again. Why ?

Unawares she licked her bottom lip, which she did out of habit when she thought too hard time after time.

After some considering and few more drags of her cigarette she decided it would be best, if she stopped thinking what caused it, and refocused on fixing it instead.

Ace leaves to studio early in the morning, Claire is still by her newest boyfriend -who's name I still can't for the love of God remember- Gertie will be busy preparing the lunch, and I shall visit Ellen in studio only at two….which makes my morning to lunch period completely free.

A smile warming up Avis' features as she kept developing her plan for the day.

I will stop by Ernie's, pick him up and come back home, we might be done before lunch and then I'm free to go say Hello to Ellen, Dick and Ace.

It was a perfect idea of a perfect day, and with its vision Avis finished her cigarette, fizzling the bud in the ashtray by the lounger table, before standing up and walking back inside the house, returning back to bedroom and fluently back to bed, knowing …today will be a good day.

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Avis woke up with a smile on her face as the morning sun peeking through the light curtains warmly caressed her face and made her eyes open to the bright day.

When she lazily turned to her side, just to check if Ace already left, she found only empty spot next to her in bed. She didn't expect him to stay-in late or even to bother to kiss her good morning. She gave up on that long ago, only occasionally savoring the mornings he did, but then again he usually did kiss her only when she woke up with him and he felt like it was expected of him due to unspoken marriage convention.

The romance of their relationship and marriage was long gone, and Avis gotten used to it.

There were times she didn't care whether he'd stop breathing, and other times when she felt desperate as he offered a caress of her hand or a cheek and she yearned for more like a little kid asking for candy.

He loved to do that to her though, to repeatedly ignite and then extinguish her interest and desire over and over and over. She'd lost count how many times she had to mend her broken heart all on her own through past decade. Anytime Ace seemed to be coming back close to her, he instantly drew several feet back and she was left on her own again.

That's why it became easier for her to nag him, bicker with him and constantly pick up fights over silly things, just so she'd repay him all of the pain he's been causing her.

And yet…at the end of the day it was him who appeared in her dreams. It was far from being fair towards her, after all the years of marriage and after everything she gave him. She built a home for him, she gave him daughter, she loved him and supported him at times he felt alone and miserable.

Then why was she being punished ?

This question has haunted her for long ten years, and still she couldn't find an answer.

Nonetheless, she's gotten used to the life of a housewife. Despite all of the plans and dreams she used to have, she couldn't say she was living in bad conditions. After all her wardrobe, her jewelry and her make-up selections, her shoe cabinet, her hat collection, the entire house and her car were a clear proof of it.

She lived as if wrapped in cotton, and she acted according to her status. She was a wife of the head of a movie studio, known almost across the entire Tinseltown, and respected by the majority of the people -mostly women- of Hollywood, and she could do whatever she wanted…whenever she wanted…

And today, she wanted to be desired. If not by her husband, his loss. Surely she will find a man who will make her forget her husband's name…at least for a while.

With such delightful thought, Avis finally got out of bed, and went straight to the bathroom.

Her morning routine was done quite quickly due to her excitement for what she had planned for today. The only moment she slowed down and allowed herself to enjoy fully was her morning coffee and newspaper check.

Taking a sip of hot beverage, Avis silently read the headline of the paper: Bugsy Siegel Shot Dead in Beverly Hills Home. Figure of Sports and Underworld Fame Slain by Bullets Fired Through Window.

She swallowed bitterly, her face making a light grimace at the thought.

Someone must have then taken vengeance for Harry Greenberg…no wonder…six shots ? Jesus, the guy must have hated his guts…

She sipped again as she went through the whole article.

Well, soon the locusts will start swarming around what's left of him and his property…which reminds me he never gave me back that silver soup tureen ! Motherfucker….well…I guess I'll have to pay him a visit then before someone else steals it…

At the moment she reached the end of the page, the house maid walked in for the empty plate after Avis' hearty breakfast.

,,Gertie, today I will have a rendezvous, so could you prepare the bedroom as usual ?" Avis asked rather matter-of-factly as she put the paper down and looked at the maid with a small smile.

The maid repaid the smile and politely nodded ,,Yes, Mrs. Amberg, of course. New spread sheets, one of your favorite gowns and some refreshments, right ?"

,,Yes…the deep coral pink gown with ostrich feather sleeves," Avis yet specified after very brief consideration, taking another sip of her coffee.

,,How much time do I have to prepare the room ?" Gertie yet asked before she might leave to do what she's been asked to.

Avis glanced at her wrist watch and after short calculation she replied ,,About an hour, give or take."

,,Alright, Mrs. Amberg," the maid nodded and left to clean the plate and start the preparations.

Avis went back to the newspaper while finishing her cup of coffee, but after only couple of minutes, the main door sprung open and tall, young, blonde woman nearly marched in with not so cheery expression covering her face. Well, absolutely not as cheery as her mother's was until this very moment.

Avis looked up from the paper and pursed her lips when her daughter passed her by without a word and aimed for the kitchen.

,,Good morning to you too honey," Avis uttered sarcastically as she tried to ignore the fact she's just been ignored too.

,,Morning mother, I'm not in mood for this so shall we skip it today ? Thanks," blonde walked out of the kitchen holding a piece of toast, munching on the dry bread while walking back to the hall.

Avis noticed how blonde's walk, despite being angry, was also a little bit wobbly, so she clearly had a hangover, which made redhead smile in a slight malice.

,,Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed…" Avis muttered with still very spiteful smile, while watching her daughter turn to face her with look that could kill.

The blonde's face went through several emotions at once until it screwed into something that reminded of a child which lost its favorite toy. Her lower lip trembled and she had to support her body against the door frame or her knees would give out, before she was finally able to whimper out ,,If you must know…Kenneth broke up with me last night !"

Kenneth –that's the name ! Jesus, Claire, you can do better than that…besides it's not your first break-up….

But to be fair, she still was her mother and she had some compassion for Claire, so Avis narrowed and softly said ,,I'm sorry about that-"

,,-Don't !" Claire squeezed her eyes and waved a hand in front of herself to stop her mother before she might start mocking her or comforting her. Either of the two would be for Claire devastating right now. She needed to crawl into her room, and sleep herself out of it.

,,But I am, Claire !" Avis tried again, treading lightly in order to not upset the blonde more than she already was when walking in.

Claire nodded softly in defeat with still closed eyes ,,Thank you. But I need to be alone now…I'm not going to the studio today-"

,,-Wait," Avis' eyes widened instantly. ,,So you're gonna stay…home ?" she tried to remain calm, even though it was a clear strike into her perfect plan.

,,Yes. If you need me-" Claire finally looked at her mom who sat still at the table, watching Claire in anticipation ,,-I'll be in my room." And with that Claire turned on her heel and slowly walked upstairs while finishing the dry slice of toast.

That was inconvenient. Avis thought she might enjoy a nice forenoon in her own bedroom with Ernie, or any other available boy from Golden Tip, in a completely empty house, except for Gertie who was already used to the sounds of passion after all the years. But now with Claire staying home, she can't bring anyone here. Not only she'd be provoking her daughter after a fresh break-up, but also she wasn't twice comfortable with Claire listening to her and her lover at all. Yes, Claire knew too well her mother was looking for pleasure somewhere else than in her father's arms, she even knew about Ace's side-fucks along the way. But mostly she just wasn't around, so Avis didn't have to control herself. She generally doesn't control herself, because she simply doesn't want to.

Also Claire wasn't exactly the target audience for Avis. If she wanted anyone to truly hear her at such moments, it was Ace, not her daughter.

Within the years, Avis' fear of getting caught by Ace became an obsession. She quickly found out he didn't care about her enough to suspect anything, so she stopped being careful and started rather dropping hints in front of his face, hoping he'd notice. Couple more years passed by and at this point Avis stopped bothering with subtle hints, instead she full on tried to be the most conspicuous. Sooner or later….Ace must notice her. Yes she was still a little scared of what might happen when he does, but…at least she'd finally feel alive again for once.

And she was about to continue unless he did notice one day, using, and fully enjoying every single opportunity.

Alike today, except Claire's ruined it for her once again. She can't catch a break.

Avis released a deep sigh and her eyes softly fluttered at the inconvenience, as she listened to Claire already upstairs, closing the door of her bedroom behind herself.

Fine… Avis sighed once more before taking the last sip of her coffee.

Plan B…I'll call to the hotel Beverly Hills and drop my things by before I'll come for Ernie and bring him there…

She stood up with not as much cheer as before, but still she tried to regain her optimism about the day. She wasn't a "give-up" type of a woman. It was an inconvenience, it's true, but not the kind she couldn't work with. Redhead made her way to the kitchen where she put her empty cup into the drain, and then made her way slowly upstairs.

When she reached her bedroom, she found Gertie already about to start stripping the bed, her requested nightgown hung loosely on the chair by her vanity.

,,That won't be necessary Gertie," Avis waved her hand toward the bed, which stopped the maid mid changing the pillowcase.

,,Shall I not change the bed then ?" Gertie politely asked, a little confused since she didn't witness the dialogue of her two mistresses of the house.

,,No," Avis leaned against her vanity with her back and her both palms, organizing her thoughts briefly with a slight purse of her lips and furrow of her brows. ,,Change of plans…Claire is staying home, so I'll get the hotel instead."

,,Alright, would you like me to pack your usual suitcase then ?" Gertie asked with a smile on her face. She was the only reliable person in this house, really. Avis couldn't be more grateful to have her around, and she paid attention to let Gertie know about it every now and then.

,,Yes," redhead simply nodded with a soft smile of her own, her eyes meeting her maid's. ,,You're a gem, Gertie," she said, watching the maid smile even more.

,,It's a delight, Mrs. Amberg," Gertie nodded, before she fluffed the pillow she's changed, and went for the suitcase in wardrobe, put it on the bed and started packing Avis up.

Meanwhile Avis got on the phone with Beverly Hills hotel, and booked herself a Queen suite for half of the day. Since she is taking a vacation off this house, she'll get a bath, and some drinks while she's at it.

,,Your suitcase is ready for you, Mrs. Amberg. Shall I do something else for you ?" Gertie politely announced when she closed the suitcase on the bed, watching her mistress pin a leopard-like hat to her lush hairstyle and drape her shoulders with a dark red coat with matching lapels.

Avis took her gloves on, while turning to Gertie, shaking her head ,,No, that'll be all for me Gertie, thank you." But as the maid nodded and walked to the door of bedroom to leave, Avis yet stopped her ,,But…Claire is not exactly feeling well. Could you prepare a small refreshment for her and bring it to her chambers ?"

,,Of course, Mrs. Amberg," maid nodded with folded hands on her stomach.

,,Thank you, hopefully it'll cheer her up a little bit, before I come back," Avis gave a last nod, that she made a right move, which her daughter will hopefully appreciate.

Most of the time they could kill each other within one house, but there were moments, when Avis couldn't ignore her motherly instincts about her blonde, sometimes naïve, and very vulnerable daughter. Besides, her vulnerability was caused by Ace's actions anyway, since he started spoiling her from the moment she was born. But still it made Avis feel at ease, when she did something nice for her once in a while.

,,Will you be coming back for lunch ?" Gertie asked one last question, before she will definitely turn and leave to the kitchen again.

,,No, I'll eat at the studio, but I'll be home before dinner for sure," Avis nodded with a smile as she took her sunglasses on, not spotting Gertie nod and leave, as she checked herself up in the mirror one last time.

A bright royal red smile warmed up her features when she saw how stunning she looked.

There we go ! That's the spirit Avis…let's go quench our thirst…

With her wide, naughty smile she picked the car keys and the suitcase and finally took off.

She arrived to the hotel quite quickly, picked up the keys from her suite, and settled in.

Redhead set up her nightgown neatly on the bed, her perfume and her make-up purse on the vanity, she hid the suitcase in the wardrobe, and checked if the hotel staff already mixed her drinks as requested. Everything was absolutely ready, the only thing that was left was…

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,,Hello ? Golden Tip Gas, Ernest West speaking. How can I service you today ?" silver haired man answered his office phone with a wide smile upon his face without even knowing who was calling yet.

He insisted on cheering attitude, since it was the key to the business he was making.

,,Hi Ern, it's Avis," he instantly recognized the sultry voice on the other side of phone. He could recognize her voice anytime, anywhere, without her introducing herself at all.

She charmed a huge smile on his face as he released a soft ,,Ohh, now my day has been just made. What can I do for you Avis ?" into the phone.

,,Well, I have an itch that needs a little scratch," she said while she obviously played with the phone speaker on the other side, her smile audible from miles away.

,,Really ? Then I have a very good news for you," Ernie chuckled into the phone, while he took a peek over his shoulder to the station.

,,Oh is that so ? Are you available then ?" redhead was in a flirty mood, and he so wished he could take it himself at this point, but he needed to groom his freshman today.

,,I have something else for you. The next best thing," he waved with his brows, despite knowing she can't see him through the device. After hearing a soft approving moan from Avis, he continued with a smile ,,I hired a young blood this morning."

,,A freshman, hmmm," Avis sounded just as excited as the first time they were about to seal their deal back in George Cukor's beach house ages ago. ,,Is he handsome ?" she murmured with husky voice.

,,I swear on my life, you won't regret," Ernie swore with his palm landing on his heart, as he chuckled into the phone again when hearing another of redhead's deep moans. ,,He's just back, dressing himself into the uniform, and I'm telling you…" he took another peek over his shoulder to check if Jack was already done or not ,,…this kid is different. He has something, the others don't, I can't put a finger on it, but he just does."

,,Sounds promising enough. Okay, I'll be there in ten, make him ready for me !" Avis yet announced, sounding rather excited now than before.

,,Count on it !" Ernie assured her before she hung up.

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Avis hopped in her car, pulled open her glove compartment and took a pack of cigarettes. Popped one into her mouth, lit it and threw the pack with lighter back into the drawer, closing it. Only after her first proper drag of the nicotine she started the car and took off.

Her smile was quite obvious, as she tapped with her fingers against the wheel to the rhythm of the song on the radio. She reached out to bring up the volume a bit, so she could enjoy the piece, as she merrily drove to the Citrus and Normandy.

Yes, it's a good day for singing a song

And it's a good day for movin' along

Yes, it's a good day

How could anything be wrong ?

A good day from morning 'til night

Avis cheerfully hummed the melody of Peggy Lee's "It's a Good Day", while smoking. She was fully enjoying the drive, the hot sunny weather, and the very accurate music, as she occasionally greeted people on the street or in passing-by cars, who recognized her and greeted her back. As her cigarette burned out, she pinched the bud away, and relaxed into her seat as she now fully sang along with Peggy, a wide smile never leaving her features.

Good mornin', Sun

Good mornin', Sun

Rise and shine today

You know you gotta get goin'

If you're gonna make a showin'

And you got the right of way

'Cause it's a good day for curin' your ills

And it's a good day for payin' your bills

Redhead was savoring every second by now, feeling excited for her soon-to-be new encounter with Ernie's promised freshman. She took a deep breath, her head softly tipping back, before she focused back on the road.

So take a deep breath and throw away the pills

'Cause it's a good day from morning 'til night

She smiled wide as she continued to sing along from the bottom of her heart, completely careless with a tangible bliss in her melodic voice.

Yes, it's a good day from morning 'til night

A good day from morning 'til night

A good day from morning 'til night...

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Jack was standing in the small restroom, not much space to move around there, but plenty of room to think. That was it. He literally had no other option at this point. He wasn't good at anything in particular, the only things he was good at was military service which he was trained for, and acting he wasn't admission to. He was pushing his dumb luck for way too long, and now his wife and his baby were at stake for he wasn't cable of getting a job.

He could only be grateful to Ernie he wanted to hire him for some unexplainable reason.

He knew stuff about cars, which was his only advantage, except for Ernie's –again- unexplainable obsession with Jack's appearance. But Jack tried to ignore that.

He felt his stomach tense at the look of himself in the mirror. A gas station servant. Could it get any more degrading than this ? Was he really worthless that much for the movie industry that he couldn't get picked at the lot ? No, he won't give up that easily. It was his dream, and he'd be damned if he stopped trying to pull through. He just needs time. And money.

When he thought about it for a while longer, it was for the best right now. After getting his first salary he'd pay for the electricity, he'd pay the deposit for the house, and mainly Henrietta would give him a break. She was getting more and more hormonal lately and the fact he didn't have any income was only worsening his situation at home. Like this….he won't have to munch on cold wieners for dinner, and bear all the glares from Het. And he will have some time to clear his head.

Yeah. After all, it's actually great to be productive. Even if it's just simple, routine, gas station work.

And with the last drops of optimism he tried to suck in, he pulled a smile on his face, checked himself in the small mirror one last time, and then finally exited the restroom, to officially meet his new boss, and start his new gig.

Ernie was just checking in on another young guy who was shuffling inside the car hood. Silver haired man tapped at the guy's shoulder in appreciation and said ,,That's good !" until his eyes found Jack, all dressed up and ready.

Damn this kid will be a fucking heartbreaker in this business… Ernie thought at the sight of him, as he couldn't stop looking over Jack, from head to toe and back.

Ern chuckled softly as he came closer, he was absolutely impressed by Jack's appearance, while breathing out the smoke of a cigarette he's been smoking this whole time.

Jack, slightly amused of Ernie's reaction, tapped his forehead in sign of "Hello" as they approached each other.

,,Kid, I gotta tell ya, you look fantastic !" Ernie punctuated his proclamation by waving his hands at Jack's body in uniform, as huge smile laced silver fox's face. ,,Handsome, young, brimming with optimism-" Jack smiled at all the compliments he got, and he didn't even start working yet ,,-and –oh –by the way, you're clean, right ? No venereal disease ?"

Wai- what ?!

Jack's smile quickly faded and got replaced with utter confusion as he asked ,,Okay –what it- what do you mean ? What are you talking about ?"

What the hell ? First he's talking about his dick at the bar and now this-?!

,,Look, kid, this town's all 'bout the dreams, right ? You know that !" Ernie started lightly, but went directly onto the main thing, while receiving money from another of his employees, and walking right away to his office to put them in the cashbox ,,And some of my customers don't just come here for gas…They have –uh –fantasies and desires."

Ernie pulled open the cashbox, while watching Jack and proceeding in explaining ,,And for them, it ain't enough to watch a fantasy upon the big screen –they want it for themselves –and I provide that for them-" he put the money in the box while gesturing with his hands, still holding his half burnt cigarette between his fingers though ,,-in a way, I'm no-different than Louis B. Mayer, you know what I mean ?" he lifted his palms in a defense-like position before he smiled at Jack at the end of his monolog, and took a drag of his cigarette.

,,No, Ernie, I've no idea what you mean," Jack honestly replied, not knowing what to think, let alone what to say to this. He was getting more and more confused about Ernie's intentions, and about the description of his job. But an instant thought crossed his mind and he wished he was wrong or that he just misunderstood the context right now.

,,You see, some of them say a secret code-word-" Ernie carefully continued in explaining and patiently examining Jack's reaction ,,-you get in the car with them, have a drink maybe-" he gestured playfully with his hands while blowing out smoke, before his expression softened and got a little suspicious to Jack when Ernie strayed with his eyes briefly until adding ,,-and sometimes…" he silenced for a second,, while his body playfully swayed from side to side.

Sometimes what –goddamit ?!

Jack realized his suspicion was on point, and his worst thought was actually right, although he so badly wished it wasn't, at the moment Ernie added his last words.

,,Sometimes you have to service 'em…" silver fox smiled softly, already expecting Jack's reaction.

Jack's eyes widened dismay. He was shocked and horrified at the same time –he couldn't –how could possibly –this cannot be real…

,,Ya gotta –ya gotta be kiddin' me…" tall young handsome released out of himself, nearly stammering at the weight of Ernie's words.

Ernie only smiled, turning on his heel and walking out of his front office, talking to Jack who followed him like a ghost ,,What, you don't like women ?"

,,Sure, I like women –that's why I married one !" Jack finally gained confidence in his voice, feeling anger building up inside him from the unimaginable thing Ernie dared to require from him, he nearly slammed the door of the office behind him.

Ernie knew this was about to happen, because unlike most of his other employees, Jack was married, and Ernie suspected he might have some reservations and mainly doubt about his duty at first. So Jack's reaction wasn't really anything new to the older gas station owner. But Ernie is the king of the word, so it'll be a piece of cake to convince Jack to stay. And if even words won't help, then money will for sure.

Ernie impassively walked over to his check-in desk, and proceeded in casual conversation with now-obviously-upset Jack ,,All right, so let me ask you…" his eyes finally met Jack's as he got serious for a second ,,You never cheated on her ?"

,,No," Jack answered immediately without thinking at all, because he was too upset to think to be frank.

Yeah, sure, I fucking doubt that ! Ernie thought with a smirk on his mind, before he gave a nod, pulled the cigarette out of his mouth and looked back in Jack's eyes ,,Okay, I'm gonna ask you again…you never cheated on her ?"

Jack now took the brief second to think, and a sudden flashback of an encounter in a hotel room came to his mind.

But how could that fucking count ?! I was on a leave ! It's none of his business !

But in the end, silver haired man was right, and the weight of Ernie's stare was overwhelming, Jack panicked and nearly spat it out in stutter ,,No-aa –I –one time ! One time. I was dr- I was on the leave and I was drunk !"

He tried to justify it, to not look bad, but as he very quickly came to realize Ernie was rather relieved than offended.

,,Then you're good ! First time's always the hardest, and you got that one outta the way," Ernie cheered, and merrily slapped Jack's cheek in a "buck-up" gesture. ,,You're gonna be great !" he whispered while pointing into stunned young man's face before he turned around and walked to the bench in front of his office.

At the very same time Avis just arrived at the gas station, slowly passing the office and workshop, hearing Ernie say ,,Oh ! Here's one right here. Jack, today is your lucky day. This one's special…." while he pointed at her car, but she didn't catch the rest of it, since she pulled in the box and crossed the driveway signal which was followed by a loud bell-ring echoing across the station.

Damn right it's your lucky day, Jack…

She smiled for herself as she stopped the car, checked herself one last time in the mirror and then relaxed into her seat while she waited to be served. She heard Ernie talking way back behind her, but didn't get any words of the conversation, while the heat was slowly making its way to her body through the coat she wore over her shoulders. It's been hot outside today and she didn't perceive it until now since the whole drive she felt only light, pleasant breeze. Time was ticking and it started to feel like ages since she arrived in.

What's taking so long ?

The heat was becoming overwhelming and she didn't want to turn her whole body in order to find out what was going on, so she only peeked into the mirror, spotting a tall glass of water in the middle of the driveway, seeming he was on the leave.

He's leaving ?

But then he looked at her car, and back at Ernie.

He sure looks nice though, it'd be shame if he'd left right now…

Her hand tipped out of the car as she sighed. It was taking a little too long, but then again he seemed to be worth it, unless he doesn't walk away.

But then he looked back at her car again, and after what looked like a brief hesitation he started slowly, almost reluctantly walking towards her, and Avis victoriously smiled.

Right decision, Jack….c'mere and show me what I'm working with today…

She heard yet Ernie shout from behind ,,Attaboy ! You're gonna do great !"

To which the tall handsome replied in hush hiss ,,Shut up !" that Avis had to giggle for herself at such response.

,,Lemme know how it goes !" was the last thing Ernie called out, before he silenced.

But that time Avis already watched the young man approach her car, her sight slipping lower to the hem of his pants, she couldn't suppress a smile at the brief image of the goods, hiding in there. He looked decent. More than decent actually. Her eyes were hypnotizing slowly nearing lap in her side mirror, until the man arrived at the side of her car.

She looked from his lap all the way up –goddam he was tall- finding his blue eyes which were masking the rest of his distressed expression. Her smile was now so obvious, she couldn't deny she was delighted with his appearance and the fact he was about to sit in her car.

,,Fill 'er up ?" he asked in a velvet voice, it nearly sent shiver down her spine. Good face and good voice, double turn on, this was gonna be good.

Ya bet I wanna fill 'er up

I can't believe I'm doing this voluntarily…but she might say no-

,,I wanna go to Dreamland," Avis said smoothly, her eyes never leaving his face and her smile never leaving her own.

Jack looked all the way back to Ernie, who didn't even have to hear them from the distance and nodded, showing a thumb-up to Jack from his seat.

That's it –the code-word ? Dreamland, aight…

Jack looked back at her and gave a slight nod ,,Okay" before he obediently went to sit next to her.

This is gonna be a disaster

That's what I thought, come come…

She watched him patiently walk around her car until he fully sat next to her and closed the car door, while she once again glanced at his lap and then trailed her eyes all the way up his front back to his blue eyes again. Ernie was right, she ain't gonna regret this.

,,You'll do nicely," she murmured through a grin before she start the car again, as Jack tried to relax next to her while they took off.

Not how I imagined my first day…

Redhead looked very jolly as she time after time peeked at him with wide smile, while Jack seemed to be trying to get himself together while distractingly looking all around for the first few minutes. But as he finally brought himself to look at her properly she seemed like a nice lady. He noticed her jewelry, figuring she was rich, and only then he realized he was actually sitting in Cadillac. It didn't occur to him before because his thoughts were quite busy with something else, but the vision of money behind the expensive car and jewelry ignited the right amount of interest within him, so he was the first one to finally break the silence.

,,You have a nice car," he smiled at her, and Avis smiled back at the pleasant sound of his voice again.

,,Thank you, it was a gift from my husband," she uttered while keeping her eyes on the road, only occasionally switching to him.

Brilliant –she's married too

It perfectly fit the scenario Jack made up in his mind about her in such a short while. A rich housewife who pays for attention.

Keep repeating to yourself, you're doing it for the money, because you need the money

Jack swallowed to clear his throat, before he tried to start a conversation again ,,It's my first time."

,,Is that so ?" Avis smiled as if she didn't know already, keeping him in sweet unawareness, because he seemed to be a little nervous after all, giving him the space to assimilate.

,,Yeah, I've been hired this morning, and –you're my first client," Jack eased a little bit, she seemed to be considerate, and her smile was warm and welcoming, perhaps it won't be the worst experience after all.

,,Well, then you're lucky, because you couldn't have had a better first client than me," Avis bragged softly as she looked at him, winked teasingly and then focused back on the road.

Jack swallowed again, trying not to show his slight tension caused by her wink, chuckling to mask it ,,So I've heard. Ernie said you're special-"

,,-Damn right," Avis nodded, assuring him as they went on through the streets.

There was a silence again for a few following seconds, until Jack realized and turned back to her ,,We haven't even introduced ourselves."

Avis smiled wide, and offered a nod ,,You're right ! Where are my manners ?" She quickly pulled in to the side of the road, right next to some mansion-like house, only now Jack noticed they were in a wealthy people area of Tinseltown. ,,Silly me…" Avis murmured with a smile as she stopped the car, took her sunglasses off for a moment, pulled her coat off her shoulders and slightly rolled up the hem of her dress, before she -without any warning, and without Jack expecting it- turned towards him and threw her leg over his hips to straddle him.

He was so taken aback by what was happening, he only managed to look around himself harshly if anyone could see them, but redhead's palms smoothing over his shoulders brought his attention back to her face, which was now inches away from his.

Instinctively he rested his own hands on her hips as Avis sat on his lap, her red lips forming a beautiful big smile, as she said in a quiet, sultry voice ,,I'm Avis, and you are ?"

,,Jack…" he swallowed, his throat was dry and his blue eyes kept slipping from her eyes to her lips which were slowly nearing his.

,,Nice to meet you…Jack," she said in the very same voice as before with the only difference that the sound of her voice now hit his parted lips and for a split of a second he let the moment overwhelm him as she kissed him and he willingly let her.

It wasn't a long kiss, but it was sensual enough to make him believe, he will be able to do what's expected of him.

He didn't even realize he released a soft moan against her mouth, at which Avis softly smiled through the kiss, before she pulled slowly back.

Not bad for the first kiss…

She licked her lips lightly while she slipped off his lap and back to her seat, wrapping the coat around her shoulders again, rightening her dress and taking her sunglasses back on, meanwhile Jack tried to regain his composure of the moment.

His fingers trailed over his own lips as he smiled almost mischievously, spotting the tips of his fingers getting red from the residual lipstick Avis left after her greeting kiss. He wiped his mouth gently, while Avis took off again, and chanced a glance at him whether he was about to comment on what she did or not.

,,I get it you're very straight forward," Jack smiled at her, receiving the same smile back, which only assured him he was right.

,,You're catching up quickly…I get it you're brimming with optimism," Avis reacted to his smile since he finally seemed to fully relax next to her, and that he even start enjoying the ride in gorgeous Cadillac as well.

Yeah -I heard that already once this morning

Jack chuckled softly, nodding and adding ,,And you're not blind."

Avis laughed lightly at his note, and bit her lip briefly before she uttered through a giggle ,,You'll really do nicely…"

She is something else…I'm starting to like her…Avis

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The rest of the drive was filled only with the sound of the radio, as each of them enjoyed the sun and the cool breeze, until they peacefully arrived at the hotel Beverly Hills. One of the servants opened Jack's door for him, while another one rushed in Avis's direction catching the keys from her Cadillac mid-air, since she quite literally tossed them away while stepping out of her car, not much thinking of anything else except for getting Jack on his back. Soon enough.

,,Where are we going ?" Jack asked curiously as he hid his sunglasses in his shirt pocket, while his eyes roamed over the big front reception of the luxurious hotel. This was his very first experience with wealthy area of Hollywood, and he couldn't wipe his smile off at the sight of the glorious foyer.

,,I got us a room. My daughter's at home," Avis briefly explained, even she couldn't deny her own excitement, though hers has been different from Jack's.

,,You aren't nervous about being recognized ?" Jack casually waved with his hand, while still looking all around, the slightest anxiety in the pit of his stomach was beaten over by the pure joy of walking through the spacious hallway. Nobody knew him there and also there was no chance he'd meet anyone he knew… so that was soothing his mind. But what about her though.

,,That's the fun of it," Avis replied with a sly smirk as she looked up at him.

Oh pff-sure…of course it is the fun for her –what was I thinking –Gee

It's one of the delicious additional advantages of these encounters…that people see me with a fucking gorgeous, young stud like you, baby…

They made it to the Queen suite shortly, and Avis right away walked to the right side boudoir, taking her coat off, and putting it unceremoniously over the couch. She unpinned her hat and tossed it next to her coat on top of the headrest of the couch, her gloves followed within seconds. Then she slowly turned towards a little anxious Jack while taking her sunglasses off.

,,Make yourself at home, while I'll go change into something…more comfortable," she smiled at him dirtily before she headed into bedroom, closing the door behind herself.

Jack nodded and swallowed thickly, as he looked all around, studying the suite.

My God –it's really gonna happen…she ain't letting me out of here until I fuck her…no way back out of this now Jack. Just…just breathe and –and it'll come around eventually…

His hands were clapping together softly as his eyes roamed around the room, and out of the window, until he decided to settle down on one of the big cushion chairs in the left side boudoir. Within few minutes his leg started tapping against the floor out of nervousness, so he tried to distract himself with thinking of how the redhead lady was re-dressing in the next room, to get himself into that kind of mood so he could do his now new duty. She wasn't bad looking at all, which made it easier for him.

Yes, he once cheated on his wife, but he was on the leave from service after months without a woman's touch. He was starved out, he got drunk and she basically seduced him into bed, so who could blame him ? Besides Hen never found out.

This was different. He was at his senses, without a single drop of alcohol in his body and was about to have sex with someone he knew for just 20 minutes, for money !

You're doing it for the money, you need to provide for your wife and your baby. It's enough she's pissed at you, that you can't get a job. You really, really need this job. Get your shit together man !

Thankfully Avis looked like a decent and sympathetic lady, who was in addition quite beautiful and also straightforward –as he learned earlier- so it might be easy with her. It might be over soon enough, and he can get back to the station.

Only then he realized, that when he'll get back to the station he might as well get another client like this…

So it practically doesn't matter…I'm being screwed over –literally- anyway ! Man- okay focus…let's focus on positives here…

And as his thoughts continued to rush through his mind, Avis was quite busy in the next room as well.

---

Avis closed the door behind herself and took a deep breath before chewing at her lip.

My fucking God, he looks gorgeous ! Damn –I feel as if I already saw him somewhere…I'd swear on it…ah well…

It was better than she'd expect, and her excitement was tangible. She could feel every fiber of her body tingling with anticipation. She didn't waste any of her time, because the faster she changes the sooner he'll be on top of her, and that's exactly what she need after last miserable night.

But she couldn't shake off the feeling she's already seen him. She had the feeling since he sat in her car, but she tried not to think about it too much. Rather she refocused on what's need to be done right here and now.

She couldn't deny a sly grin at her own reflection when she was passing by a mirror at one of the two cabinets. Redhead felt light as a feather with each her step across the room, as she unzipped her dress and kicked off her heels, she hung her garment neatly on the hanger inside the wardrobe and hid her shoes in as well, before nearly dancing towards the deep coral pink gown on the bed. She slipped it over her black, zip-up corselette, while stepping into her set pair of slippers, and as she was about to sash the gown around her waist she changed her mind.

To fasten the process… she thought, pulling down her silken black underpants, and hiding them in the suitcase inside the wardrobe. Only then she smoothed out the skirt-like hem of her corselette which was reaching well to the middle of her upper thighs, and finally sashed the gown with a nice bow in the middle of her cinched waist.

Turning towards the cabinet by the opened balcony window, she swung in front of the mirror from side to side, looking over her body, and after assuring nod and a smile, she stepped closer to the chest, taking some wipes and her prepared make up purse.

Final touch…

She pulled out a small bottle of her favorite perfume and very gently trailed the tip of the glass over her neckline from each side, also her wrists, and then she pulled apart the gown skirt to add a tinge of scent even to her inner thighs to smell alluring everywhere just in case.

Putting her perfume aside she took the wipes, and took off her royal red lipstick, before taking her deep coral one, and finishing her look with graciously applying it to her full lips. As she was closing the lipstick and looking herself in the eyes while rubbing her lips gently together, it hit her.

Out of the blue. She realized where did she spot him, and she did indeed.

His handsome, young, unforgettable face was one among the many faces at the gates of the lot at the studio the other day ! She was just in Ellen's office, waiting for her to finish organizing some papers around, and she peeked out of the widow just because she was bored at the moment, and there was his face, in the right-hand corner of the gate from the outside.

Well-well, Jack….another kid who wants to be a star –gah- I should have known ! With such a face though…

She smiled wide at her reflection while she put the lipstick in the purse, before she checked her hair one last time, managed a teasing wink at herself and finally made her way to join Jack in the boudoir.

The door sprung open and there she walked in with the same wide grin on her face as when she disappeared inside the bedroom.

Holy shit, she looks amazing… Jack's eyes took in the full picture of the short redhead who stole his attention just at the right moment.

She left the door open while she walked to young man sitting on the cushion chair, but she first needed a slight refreshment, so her steps led her to the mini bar.

,,So…" she started lightly, trying to put him at ease after spotting his slightly nervous, tapping leg ,,…how long have you been here ?"

Jack swallowed and automatically looked at his watch before he realized she probably didn't mean how long have he been waiting for her, he chuckled nervously, looking back at her ,,Oh –y- you mean in Los Angeles ? Just a couple of months, I'm from Missouri originally."

Way to go Jack ! But she seems she didn't notice-

,,Let me guess…" Avis smiled already knowingly, while she turned to the bar to pour them two glasses of pre-mixed martini ,,…you came here, to be a movie star."

Jack couldn't take his eyes off her, even though she's been turned to him with her back. She looked gorgeous which was putting his mind at ease more than her attempt of a small talk –because the more attractive he'd find her, the simpler it'll be for him later...he could feel it, the inevitable anxiety settled deep down in his stomach, having a fight with his natural body instincts. It was a good sign for him.

Though he was trying to calm down all of his senses, he couldn't help but smile at her note ,,How did you know ?"

,,Takes one to know one," Avis replied while smiling for herself as she patiently waited for his response, expecting his positive answer, which only proved she wasn't mistaken about him being at the lot. She put the shaker back into the ice bucket and took two pairs of olives on the picks, to drop them into each glass ,,I was in pictures. Silent films…good ones, too…" she silenced for a brief second as her past came like a wave into her mind.

It's been so long. Over 20 years already. Exactly about 25…

She's an actress ! Oh my –this is starting to be good… Jack's interest went rapidly up as Avis fluently continued talking.

,,But then came the talkies," she took the glasses in each hand and graciously turned to Jack ,,I had one screen test, and they told me there wasn't a place in talkies for ethnics."

What does she mean-?

He was confused but listened patiently with sudden, great deal of curiosity.

,,A little 'Jewey' was the word they used," she said, the word bitter on her tongue.

The mark because of which she didn't get to be on the silver screen in a picture where she could have been not only seen but also heard with all of her potential.

,,I politely informed them, that Jews built this town and was shown the door," Avis explained her own experience with the show business, while she stepped over to still sitting Jack and gently handed to him one glass ,,Nobody thought a Jewish girl could be a movie star…nobody thought that they were pretty…"

Jack softly swallowed as he willingly took the glass, feeling a rush of sympathy for the readhead, because obviously she tried too, but wasn't allowed to breakthrough in the business just because of post war tension about Jewish people and her looks. Which confused him further more. She was beautiful, he could only imagine how beautiful she must have looked when she was younger.

She silenced briefly, but then she smiled at young man and clang her glass with his, he offered a soft smile back, before she stepped to a chair opposite him to sit for a while as she continued ,,So, I went to a bar and got drunk, met a low-level executive –who said he was about to get a promotion…"

Meanwhile Jack almost instantly sipped from his glass and gritted his teeth at the taste of gin perfectly balanced with vermouth. Finally the rush of alcohol. That was exactly the fire-starter he needed. Now it finally got him to relax a little bit more, silencing the annoying tension of his stomach and other muscles.

,,He said the only thing I could hope for was to be a development girl," Avis said with obvious sign of personal offense in her tone. ,,A goddamn script-reader !" she explained further, her voice never breaking though even if she was upset just thinking about it ,,I said 'Fuck this town, I'm done !'"

Jack offered an understanding nod, because he himself went to a bar after unsuccessful lot-standing. And not once.

Sure –I hear you…

,,He knocked me up, we got married, and I've been punishing him ever since," Avis gracefully finished her monologue about her past so that she was able to drink from her own glass too, savoring the taste of good martini.

Mmm, that's it…

Fantastic ! So I take it –I'm the method of punishment right now ? Jack smiled for himself as he sipped from his drink once again to get more loose.

Avis looked at him with a smile and yet added, as she played with the sash of her robe with her fingers for a teasing moment ,,Oh, he did get that promotion, though." She slowly stood up and went around him while murmuring ,,Now he's the star…not this Jew…" her lips softly pursed in the end.

Yikes…that cuts deep… Jack was only growing his sympathy for her. Still it wasn't a reason for her to pick up guys from a gas station, but –he could positively say he was beginning to understand her a little more than at the beginning of their acquaintance.

Redhead stepped all the way around him and to the other part of the suite, knowing too well there are cigarettes in the holder and after talking about Ace and their past she needed to smoke. Jack looked after her, for a second unsure whether it was already the "go time", but when she spoke he eased briefly, holding onto his drink.

,,Can I ask you a question, Jack ?" she said matter-of-factly, piquing his curiosity, even though she didn't turn to him at all, continuing the rest of her question in near disappointment now ,,Why do you want to be a movie star ?"

Only now she finally turned to look at him, how he sat still, only his head turned towards her.

Sure, he's a nice looking kid, but just being pretty doesn't do the job…and if he's not careful enough the business will grind him down-

,,-You want an honest answer ?" he asked, smiling, from the safe distance of six feet, finally gaining a little confidence.

,,Well, we're about to get naked and fuck each other, so why not ?" she replied honestly with almost tangible amount of sass in the statement as she gently threw her hands to punctuate her words.

Jack's head swiftly and uncomfortably twitched back –There goes my confidence…

He softly cleared his throat as he stood up, because after what she said it didn't feel only impolite but also ridiculous to be talking to her from across the room, and as he followed her to the other boudoir he fluently replied ,,Well, um, if I'm being honest…um…all my life, folks thought I was dumb. My mom and dad, my school teachers-"

Avis patiently listened to him meanwhile she reached down for the cigarette and popped it to her mouth, picking the holder up and offering it to Jack too, now that he came close to her.

,,-Oh, thank you…" he eagerly took one cigarette, putting it to his mouth too, while automatically reaching to his pocket for a lighter as he continued ,,…all telling me I was lucky I was good-looking."

He lit her cigarette first, speaking while gently holding his own between his lips ,,And I knew what they meant, that that was all I had going for me." He watched redhead smoke, while he lit his own cig, put his drink down on the table and then continued as they both sat across from each other on the sofas ,,I just wanna do something big, you know ?"

He watched her throw a leg over the other. She looked stunning that way, with drink in one hand and cig in the other, her brown eyes on him.

,,Prove to them that I can be somebody in this world. Do something that matters," he finished his talk and took a big drag of his cigarette.

Avis chuckled softly ,,So movies ?"

He looks so important when he said that…

His brows knitted together lightly in confusion.

,,You think they matter ?" she asked seriously now, waiting for his response.

Jack smiled at that, blowing out the big cloud of smoke ,,You kiddin' ? I know they do…"

Avis watched him now with interest, how his expression turned serious as he proceeded in explaining his point of view on his long life dream ,,When you're walking through your life, it's easy to feel like you're going through the motions, right ? Like it doesn't really mean anything. But when I was a kid…" he gave a soft, dreamy sigh ,,…I grew up on a farm in Missouri, so we had to drive a half hour to get to the picture show." He silenced briefly, remembering on what were the best moments of his childhood and teen-age, before he continued with such fascination ,,And when I looked up at that enormous screen, I suddenly knew what life was supposed to feel like, what being alive was supposed to mean…"

His big blue eyes sparkled with something, she herself haven't experienced in a long while. It was pure joy. Joy and excitement, and perhaps a little of that childish naivete, she was capable of appreciating.

,,It was like there was something somewhere out there…waiting for me," he smiled widely as he leaned a little forward, and she could feel what he meant, it gave her chills as she listened patiently. ,,That's what being alive is supposed to mean…"

She didn't know how something she's taken as matter of course for years could have such an impact, and she liked the new point of view Jack's just given her. She deeply admired his fascinating passion. It was very stimulating to see and feel it. And he certainly had his way with words, once he got the chance to talk about something that's been obviously fulfilling him.

He leaned back into the headrest of the sofa as he dreamily continued in describing his experience, while Avis watched him and listened in complete silence, with a smile of her own ,,I held my first hand at a movie theatre, I-I had my first kiss at a movie theatre, I…I don't know…" he silenced for a while, as his eyes went through the memories until he focused back on the present and his eyes met redhead's again, spotting her fascinated smile upon her face. Only then he dared to finish his monologue simply ,,What I do know is this: every time I leave the picture show, I feel better than I did walking in…"

He finally took another drag of his cigarette, now that he fully answered her question, feeling good and confident about his statement.

Avis softly clicked her tongue and with smile she put her drink down ,,I never thought about it like that." She fizzled her cigarette into ashtray, but couldn't wipe that soft smile off her face.

Well, he's definitely not dumb

,,Can I ask you a question ?" Jack suddenly uttered to her surprise, looking at her sincerely.

Question for question I guess-

It's only fair to ask her now…

-But it won't be for free…

,,Only if you come and sit by me," she gently tapped at the spot right next to her on the couch, throwing leg over leg to change her position a little ,,I'm paying for company…" she added teasingly with a soft smile, watching him smile and nod in response.

Jack willingly stood up, and went to sit next her per the request.

That's more like it, honey...

After he settled, spotting her satisfied expression, he asked curiously ,,Why are you here ?"

Oh –there we go…curiosity for curiosity it is then-

Her smile semi-washed away as he continued ,,I mean, doing this with me-" he chuckled softly to lighten up the mood in the room, because her expression seemed a little pained ,,-you got a husband you don't like ?"

He was just trying to understand her a little more, now that she got the chance to understand his desire to become a star, he grew curious why she was looking for company at the gas station.

Avis took a breath, her fingers start gently playing with her engagement and wedding rings out of habit, as she begun to answer young man's question ,,Truth is, I don't entirely know how I'd get out of it." She shifted in her position, to look at him better ,,I've gotten used to being rich, being taken care of…"

I could get used that too

Her eyes, though softened a bit and strayed away from Jack's, as the weight of the truth was a little too much for her at the moment ,,But I know that he can barely bring himself to touch me anymore…" She looked away briefly, taking another breath.

Oh, man-…

She will not weep in front of this kid at any cost. It wasn't purpose of this encounter anyway. She was supposed to be getting distracted from her home and her husband, who wouldn't let her sleep peacefully at night even if just through a dream.

,,So what's a girl to do ?" she put on a huge, kind of fake smile to get over the uncomfortable feeling of being momentarily exposed, but then again, she made him ask, she'll damn as well give him the answer he was or wasn't looking for ,,Bridge ? Parcheesi ?"

Certainly not…

He was beginning to understand, and to his own surprise his new found and ever so amplifying empathy helped him get close to her more than anything else that lead up to this very raw moment between them.

,,I tried sleeping with a help, but that's no good," she confessed freely, looking back at Jack, who smiled softly in near amusement, while leaning forward to the table and tipping the ash off the cigarette to the ashtray. ,,This is much easier…less complicated…" Avis uttered, watching his reaction.

And much more pleasant

Yeah. I get that, but-

,,-You know, coming to a public place like this, it's, uh…it's kinda like you're asking to be caught," he uttered while looking at her. He had the urge to say it, because lady like her with already enough troubled marriage doesn't deserve to deal with tough consequences it might bring her if she's not careful enough –let alone what consequences it might bring him…

,,Maybe I am," Avis though surprised him with her soft, but ever so honest response.

What, does he want to lecture me about something I've been doing for years ? Not to mention Ace doesn't give a flying fuck about me…

She's daring –or she doesn't care ? Why -?

Avis went serious, and her eyes never left Jack's as she explained him why ,,Maybe I wanna make my husband jealous. Maybe I want him to know, that someone else desires me…and that I'm still alive…"

His eyes now fully held the contact with hers, he could feel the pain coming through them from her heart as she added ,,…with so much more to give…"

I do understand now…

He could feel the lump in his throat from sudden wave of emotion and guilt he had due to asking her. But then again if he didn't ask her, he wouldn't have the desire to sooth her. She deserved more. And if he's supposed to be "more"for couple of hours…he can do it.

Avis suppressed the urge to release a tear and rather distracted herself by looking at his left hand which rested on his thigh, spotting a ring, she sighed.

,,You're married," her voice broke him out of his thoughts.

Another one, who's just trying to make ends meet…that's why he seemed so nervous all the time

,,Yeah, I am," Jack answered softly as he glanced at his ring, his wife was the last thing he wanted to bring into the conversation right now.

,,Do you feel guilty ?" Avis asked sincerely. It was the last question she was about to ask.

If he says yes, I'm gonna go find someone else…someone capable of doing this job, because I don't need any other guilt trip today…we both don't deserve to torture each other

She patiently waited for Jack's response, who looked at her quite seriously now.

I do –but it hardly changes anything at this point

,,I gotta provide," Jack answered instead, as he looked back into redhead's brown eyes.

Alright then !

Avis leaned closer to him, and proclaimed her final words to end their chit-chat ,,Then provide."

And with that she stood up, spotting Jack's brief smile, as he looked over her body while she passed him by and walked straight into the bedroom.

,,Yeah," he released a breath he didn't know he was holding, before taking one last puff of his cigarette and then fizzling it into ashtray too now, talking to Avis who already disappeared around the corner ,,Listen…how exactly do we, uh-"

Redhead stepped over to the bedroom bench with a little naughty smile on her face, letting her robe flow through the air behind her, until she landed in the middle of the settee like a queen, and watched how Jack loitered behind her.

,,-Get started ?" young man finally appeared in the doorway, seeming a little nervous once again.

Should I give him a manual ?

,,Well, first you take your shoes off…" Avis said sarcastically, smiling as he got the hint instantly.

,,Oh, yeah –got it," Jack gave a nod with an awkward smile and started to take his clothes off, beginning with-

-Shoes then

He unlaced his shoes, one after the other, taking his socks off too, not really paying attention to the fact Avis was watching his strip tease with a widening smile upon her face, until he narrowed and untied his tie. At that moment his eyes met hers, but he bravely continued with a little smile.

He's cute when he's awkward, I'll give him that

Jack unbuttoned his shirt, until it fell open and he tossed it to the side, his undershirt followed briefly. Meanwhile Avis got comfortable in her seat, fully savoring the show.

The guilt trip was definitely worth this –every second is worth so far…

And then it came time to his belt, Avis' soft brown eyes trailed all the way down his fully revealed chest, down his stomach and following his hands, how they unbuckled his belt. Jack couldn't deny that at this point he did feel a little too exposed, but it was nothing in compare to what he was about to do, so he quickly tried to shake off that slight uncomfortable feeling.

Her eyes look damn hungry…

He thought as he popped the button and unzipped his pants, before pulling them down, keeping his briefs on as the only shield, but guessing accordingly to her expression, it won't last too long anyway. And as he kicked his pants off the way and narrowed, standing there almost in his Adam's suit, Avis' eyes widened and her lips slightly parted in near awe.

Well…Michelangelo did an all-nighter on him….God-look at that !

She's looking awestruck –the better for me

,,My…" Avis finally breathed out into the overwhelming silence ,,…aren't I a lucky gal ?"

Jack had the slightest urge to scoff, but he prevented himself from doing that as he briefly looked away before he walked towards her, followed by her eyes all the way until he seated himself right next to her. Meeting her huge, excited smile, he gave a last sigh before he wrapped his arm around her, supporting his body against the bench, and shifting flush against her body with his.

She gently ran her left palm up the back of his arm and to his shoulder blade, her released breath through a smile was a sweet whisper ,,Here…"

Her eyes switched couple of times from his eyes to his lips until stopping there at the moment Jack finally made the move to lean forward and close the gap between their lips, she could feel his breath, her eyes closed, her nose lightly touching his and her own lips parted, anticipating the sweet, long wanted contact. But…

I gotta-

,,Listen-" to her frustration Jack stopped an inch away from her mouth, making her pout in annoyance ,,-before we…"

You gotta be kiddin' me

,,-Can I ask you a question ?" Jack uttered, while looking straight into her eyes.

Gee- One last !

,,Just, 'cause you've been through it," he said, and despite her frustration she quickly grew interested –momentarily though- listening to what he might spill out. ,,You think I got what it takes ? I mean to make it in this town ?" Jack asked eagerly, knowing she might be the only one who'd might tell him the truth at this point.

Ahh sweet kid

Avis looked him up and down, until looking back into his eyes, willing enough to answer ,,Who can say ?" She watched him, how his face fell, and how he looked down, she smiled for herself knowingly ,,But what I do know, Jack…is you have a strong light inside you," she made him look back into her eyes with hope. ,,Shine that light on me," it was a simple request, but it made him feel grand, and for the first time in his life it made him feel seen, as redhead continued ,,Make me feel like I matter…"

He finally felt like he could use his charm for good cause, and he wanted to, not only because he owed it to Avis for their whole conversation, but also because he felt that she deserved to be treated better.

She took a soft breath, holding back a cry, her eyes never leaving his as she nearly whispered ,,…even if it's a lie."

Don't bring me down, Jack

She's been too kind –and patient enough with me-… it's time to give her back

,,Okay," Jack whispered back with a smile as Avis chuckled very lightly to break her own brief melancholy, but that wasn't about to last any longer.

And as Jack finally leaned in, Avis gasped before his lips met hers, only briefly at first but they didn't break apart anymore and both fully gave into their kiss.

She wrapped her arm around his shoulders to keep him close, making the kiss linger, all of her thoughts now finally dissolved.

I'm gonna make her feel like she matters the world to me…she deserves no less

His palm softly cradled her face as they slowly broke the kiss and he didn't dare to draw back from her, as he fondled down her neck and lower across her collarbone, and down, feeling lightly her breast covered in silk gown, before his palm slipped further low.

Avis smiled with closed eyes, she could feel his forehead brushing hers while he caressed her in such loving way, she hasn't been touched like that in weeks, perhaps longer considering her last gas station boy was rather rough and quick type of a guy. The tenderness Jack was giving her now was exactly what she craved for.

He could feel her palm's caress across his back and down his arm, as she released a soft sound through a smile at his touch, until his fingers untied her robe teasingly slow, she leaned back to give him room as he exposed more of her body covered in beautiful black corselette. Their eyes briefly met for a split of a second, before Jack reached with his middle finger to where the fabric of her robe was covering her left shoulder, and pulled it away, so he could eagerly kiss her neck, receiving another light gasp from the redhead.

Avis' eyes now shut, she could feel her entire body tingle due to his ministrations. His hot mouth latched on the skin of the left side of her neck, sending a shiver down her spine, and heat to collect within her core, her pulse rapidly increasing, all within mere seconds. That heavy feeling of arousal dipped from her stomach to where her thighs met, and her muscles begun to relax, as Jack placed another sweet kiss lower on her neck, and one more just below the previous spot.

Avis leaned her cheek against his for a moment, letting out light groan as her nose brushed against Jack's face at his hairline. He was giving off such masculine scent she couldn't place, partly because her mind started to drift into pleasure, due to his continuous kisses down across her revealed chest and his faint brush of his fingers over her breast –as he deftly exposed more of her skin and corselette- but before she might get even chance to think about it, Jack carefully pushed at her ribs right beneath her ample swell, and made her more than willingly lay on her back against the mattress.

She was still sitting on the bedroom bench, but her upper body was sprawled on the bed in its feet.

Jack, though, continued to spread his soft kisses from between her breasts, down the middle of her corselette, one at her ribcage, another just at her lower stomach drawing another soft gasp from the redhead, while he shifted to his knees, as Avis smiled.

Her right arm rested on top of the mattress while she drew her left palm to her chest, her fingers gently trailed over the spots Jack had kissed on her neck, her smile only grew at the feel of his kisses and her eyes remained closed.

Kneeling Jack pulled her gown further apart now, so that he could get to his aim, Avis helped him out by naturally spreading her thighs, inviting him further. He could clearly see, she wore no underwear when her spread legs shifted the fabric of the skirt hem of her corselette, he smiled for himself briefly.

Straightforward indeed-

He caressed the bottom side of her left thigh, while he trailed his parted lips up her right inner thigh, smelling the same scent he did recognize when he had kissed her neck –citrus which turned into floral tones at the end- until his lips brushed over her groin, and landed with a light teasing kiss right in between her thighs.

Avis's sharp gasp now pierced the entire room, forcing Jack to smile again, when he by corner of his eyes spotted her left arm drop heavily on mattress too.

If this is what kiss does to her, I'll blow her fucking mind…

He teased her pink bundle just above her center with the tip of his nose, before he pressed another, now open mouthed kiss to her middle, being granted with another loud gasp and then a soft exhaled moan as his kiss lasted, this time even her body visibly trembled underneath his mouth.

Jack's fingers caressed lightly her inner thigh until reaching the area just below his mouth, as he dared to carefully spread her folds with two of his fingers and offered a first lick over her slit.

,,Fu-hhh," Avis cried loud now, her toes peeling off the ground, and her thighs trembled again.

The sounds she made encouraged him to lick further as he started with long drags over her center to her clit. He was slow at first, and deliberate, while his fingers gently held her spread open for him, and his free hand moved beneath her right thigh so that he could lift her leg over his shoulder.

Avis's breathing grew quickly erratic, her chest was heaving, straining in her corselette due to Jack's delicious mouth and gentle, yet very skillful, and moist tongue movements. He knew where to add pressure or when to pick up his speed, leaving Avis squirming on her back in his grip, all breathy within seconds since he started.

Guilty my ass ! If he'd feel guilty he wouldn't be this good….wouldn't try this hard-

,,Oh shit !" she whimpered when his hot mouth closed around her clit and he sucked upon the sensitive, sweet, little button, carefully but with effort. Her leg thrown over his shoulder rested peacefully until he started licking over her again, collecting her own pleasure on his tongue and using it to start circling her clit in fast swirls.

She was panting at this point, her back begun slowly arching against the mattress, and her high-heel was digging in Jack's back, but he ignored the slight inconvenience, never breaking his ministrations. Avis blushed as she felt the heat from all over her body transport to the very spot he was so eagerly and quite audibly worshiping, since he couldn't deny a few of his own groans that escaped him in response to Avis' whimpers.

He could positively say that her noise and the fact she was slowly inching closer to her peak made him fluently strain against his briefs as well. Jack knew it wouldn't be an issue the moment he saw her in the gown, because of how stunning she looked, but hearing her now only proved to him, that he was capable of getting hard for her…in a short time.

Perhaps he was also starved just like the redhead, considering Het didn't let him make love to her in a while because of constantly being upset…he allowed himself to think about it briefly, until he swept the thoughts away at the moment he felt Avis' fingers gently thread through his hair.

Her moans increasing accordingly to her pants, while Jack switched from circles to sucking on her button again, but his fingers now finally teased the now-slick-area around her entrance as well, making Avis almost lose her mind.

Her slender fingers in his hair softly tugged at it, gripping his black locks, making him groan against her as he started licking over her again. Jack found it so damn hot, that she was repeatedly easing and tightening her grip on his hair, controlling his pace, as his tongue continued on playing with her sensitive clit and around it.

,,Fuck –hhh, fuck –hhh, Ja-ah-ck ! I-…" she moaned and writhed beneath him, her hips now gyrating into his mouth at their own pace, as she could feel the red-hot pleasure turning into white-hot heat surging within her lower belly, moving further low, coating Jack's soft tongue.

Her muscles started to tense all over, she knew the release was near, and she couldn't even hear anymore as the high pitched ringing fluently filled her ears.

,,I'm cumming ! I'm cu-uhh- cumming !" Avis forced out through a loud moan, which instantly turned into a long cry as Jack sucked upon her clit, and didn't stop as her fingers gripped his black locks tightly, holding him on spot, while he guided her through her powerful orgasm.

,,Ohh –ohh –uhhh," her moans lingered as she moved her hips against his mouth until she felt her muscles ease again, and her core throb with slowly ceasing climax.

Holy shit –she sounds delicious… Jack marveled as he listened to her and felt himself throb in his briefs, he was so aroused at this point, he needed to fuck her…even if he didn't want to back when he sat in her car, now he wouldn't survive if she'd casually ask him to dress and leave.

Luckily for them both, she intended no such thing, as she slowly eased down from her peak while Jack continued to suck on her clit for as long as she was forcefully gripping his hair.

Only when she felt the pleasure recede, being replaced by sudden and ever so strong sensitivity of her entire lower area, she eased her grip, and Jack accordingly eased his actions. He very carefully stopped, listening to her harsh breathing, never drawing away from her core though, as she slipped her palm to his cheek and her thumb lightly fondled his skin.

Jack smiled at her caress and dared to press one last kiss right in the middle of her wet pussy, Avis immediately gasped for breath again while the young man finally drew back, licking his lips. He gently eased her leg back to the floor and then crawled upward above her body, until he sat next to her as before.

He let himself admire her completely flushed, heaving form, as her eyes were still closed, until her parted lips covered a pair of warm ones, of which taste resembled of her pleasure. She eagerly kissed him back even though she was lacking breath, her palm brushed over his cheek once again.

After Jack broke their kiss to let her catch her breath, he kept leaning above her though, watching her eyes open to see him smile at her, it forced a wide smile on her face too. He loved the scarlet shade of her cheeks and her chest, it made her look radiant along with her million dollar smile.

When she finally got her breathing under control, she bit her bottom lip and lightly caressed his chest ,,Not bad for a newbie…"

,,I'm glad to hear," Jack smiled, quite proud of himself actually, probably because he truly wanted to do good, and according to Avis' satisfied expression he did more than just 'good'.

Her legs were still a little shaky so she didn't bother to sit up just yet, while her fingers explored his firm pectorals, her chocolate brown eyes though holding contact with his blue orbs.

,,You certainly do have a good warm-up," she batted her eyelashes at him flirtatiously, as her fingertips kept teasing his skin, while he set his palm on top of her thigh to pet her in response. ,,Now it's your turn, lemme repay the favor," Avis murmured, wanting to sit up, but Jack shifted closer to her body so that he oppressed her and kept her on her back.

,,You don't have to," he whispered as he leaned down and pressed a kiss in the middle of her chest, just above the hem of her corselette, he sure wanted to see what she's been hiding underneath it in its full glory.

,,Oh come on, don't be shy, you just ate my pussy. It's the least I can do…" she watched him slightly narrow above her again, but never drawing completely back from her as his palm stroked her inner thigh. His eyes met hers and she added with a naughty smile ,,…well I mean, before I mount you…what's a better way to get going, right ?"

Her eyes had that hungry look again, as Jack smiled, watching her lick her lips teasingly, while her nails kept brushing his skin of his chest.

,,Nah –I meant you-" he wanted to explain, but she cut him off immediately with a sigh.

,,-Jesus H. Christ, don't tell me you're another type of a gentleman, who's convinced that Ladies shouldn't give head ?" she suppressed the urge to roll her eyes as she waited for his response at her soft, slightly amused pout.

It's ridiculous !

She won't let a man speak !

Jack chuckled softly before he was finally able to explain himself ,,No, I'm not-" he chuckled once more before adding ,,-what I meant was, that you don't have to, because the delightful sounds you made pretty much did the job for you."

He lifted his eyebrows at her, waiting for her to catch up, as she smiled wide, and her lips parted in a pleasant surprise.

Well, that's a compliment I haven't heard in years

,,See for yourself," Jack encouraged her, waving his brows at her teasingly again, while his fingers brushed up her inner thigh.

Avis licked her lips as she slipped with her palm slowly from his chest all the way down his torso and to his crotch, gently running her fingers over the painfully obvious bulge of his briefs.

God, I need her…

Holy fuck ! Where were you hiding all my life ?! Mmmm-he's hard as-

,,-Do you like the feel of my goods ?" Jack asked, trying his best not to sound choked up from her touch, since she didn't say a thing, only kept grazing her fingers over him over and over for a while, her lips parted in smile and her eyes wide.

,,You have a lot to offer for sure," redhead proclaimed with a nod, still caressing him through the fabric of his underwear, but for Jack her response was all he needed to know before finally taking the action again.

He shifted above her with a smile on his face, leaning in for a soft kiss on her lips, while she held onto his sides. He broke the kiss in order to place one more, light peck to the middle of her chest, before burying his face between her covered breasts. She smiled as his nose tickled her, until she realized what he was doing.

Jack used his tongue to locate and capture the zipper of her corselette in between his teeth and as his eyes met hers, he teasingly tugged it all the way down her body, eliciting a light whimper from her.

Fuck, he's gonna make me lose it soon…

As his knees met the floor again, so did his lips with the zipper meet the end of the underwear and the fabric got loose, sliding off Avis' torso to each side. Her ample breasts though didn't let the corselette go any much further from her chest, so Jack had to narrow up again and take the fabric in his own hands, tugging it off completely until Avis was left only in her fully open gown, while he tossed the corselette next to them on the bench.

He smiled warmly when he finally had the chance to take in the full picture of her beautiful front.

She looked truly gorgeous, and to his opinion quite tasty, he didn't hesitate and leaned between her ample swells once again, to spread couple of kisses across her two rich lumps.

Avis wanted to mention he didn't need to do that, but bit her tongue, because once stripped, she didn't want to take the corselette back on, afraid that Jack might actually do it if she said anything.

As Jack kept kissing, and teasingly sucking over several spots of her chest she tipped her head back into mattress again, smiling and savoring his gentleness, while she brought both of her legs to each side of his hips, to clutch him closer to her body. He instantly drew her thighs further around his waist, before curling his arms beneath her body and without any words he lifted her up, receiving a loud squeak of surprise from her.

Avis instinctively hooked her legs behind his back as her slippers slid off her feet and tumbled to the floor, but he securely held her flush against his body.

Her bare skin was touching his, she felt as if her body was on fire again, while he smiled at her and carried her further to bed, her loosely opened gown flying around them both now. Her arms wrapped around his shoulders while he by one swift move undid the folded sheets on bed for them.

Damn, he's strong…

She bit her lip, watching him dreamily as he knelt on bed with her in his arms, and positioned her into the soft pillows, until he lied on top of her, their legs easing into mattress and tangling together.

Jack throbbed in his underwear when he was now fully oppressing her naked body with his full weight and she gave a groan at the feel of him on top of herself ,,Ohh –Jack…"

She parted her lips with a small gasp before he closed the gap between them with another sensual kiss, as his palm caressed her side and the other fondled her breast. His hips gently bucked against hers, feeling the wetness he caused before, earning a small whimper from the petite redhead beneath him.

Their tongues softly explored each other's mouth, while their bodies melted into one another. Avis could feel him relax against her, when she caressed his back. Her free hand moved up to the back of his head, and her fingers gently tangled in his hair again, only encouraging him in their kiss.

Jack groaned when he bucked his hips down on her again, being rewarder by the same move from her, as she whimpered to his mouth louder this time. He nipped at her bottom lip softly, her eyes fluttered close, before he trailed his lips down her neck and kissed over her swells, his lips leaving wet smack against her skin.

,,You're beautiful Avis…my God you're sexy," he murmured into her left breast before he closed his lips around her taut rosy peak and sucked on it.

,,Mmmm," Avis moaned through a smile at his compliment, her nails brushing his scalp teasingly as he continued fondling her nipple for a moment.

She bit her lip when she felt his hard cock through the fabric of his underwear pressing into her. Not denying herself anymore, Avis stroked down his both sides now until finally reaching his briefs and tugging them down as far as she possibly could to get to feel him properly.

Jack kissed back from her breast, across her neck and to her mouth, holding back a grunt when she took him in her palm and tenderly worked him between her fingers.

,,Fuck," her half stifled moan made him tremble from excitement as she rubbed him against her wet middle, wanting to draw him in.

But he stopped her once again before she could, as he narrowed just enough so he could look into her eyes ,,Wait…"

,,What now ?!" she moaned in frustration as she lacked his delicious lips and the weight of his body, but her fingers though refused to release his member once she got a hold on him. Jack found it rather adorable and yet very rousing.

Young man chuckled softly, leaning in to offer a reassuring kiss, at which Avis groaned again, before he whispered against her lips teasingly ,,What about protection ?"

She looked in his eyes confused, before she raised her brow inquiringly ,,Do you have any venereal disease ?"

Jack shook his head sincerely ,,No…"

,,Then there's no need for it…" she smiled teasingly back at him as she nuzzled her nose with his and reached for his lips, for another sweet kiss.

Jack quickly broke it again and asked ,,You want me to-?" his eyes briefly glancing down between them, and then back into the chocolate ocean of her lustful eyes.

,,It's not like you can knock me up anymore," Avis giggled dirtily, watching him listen to her patiently.

He knew that, or at least he assumed she wouldn't get pregnant, because he didn't dare to ask her age…but he figured…

,,And besides –it's a little kink of mine…I love when men finish inside me," she confessed freely with the same naughty grin, while her fingers brought his face back down to hers so she could tease his parted lips with her tongue, in attempt to lure him back.

Jack chuckled lightly, her tongue distracting him, but he couldn't deny a little jest ,,Maybe that's how you got your daughter…"

At these words Avis dropped her head into pillow to glare at him briefly, he instantly knew he blew over, when she pouted and uttered ,,Maybe…maybe you should stop talking…"

,,Acknowledged," Jack nodded, before he closed the distance between their lips one last time, determined to make up for his imprudent mistake, and as his tongue caressed hers, taking her mind off of his previous note, he reached between them, stroking her palm which was still gently gripping his member, and obediently helped her to pull himself in.

,,Oh –dear –God," Avis released a ragged breath to his mouth as she accepted all of him in, quite easily thanks to the wetness and relaxed muscles caused by her previous orgasm.

Jack growled, stifling the rest of his audible relish in their kiss as he filled her to the hilt, savoring the instant warm embrace of her heat, tightening around him.

He's deliciousssly hard –

Jack wasn't exactly as long as Ernie for example, nor as thick as Bad man Bruce…but sometimes too much was too much and Jack….Jack was just enough….practically a perfect fit, it nearly shocked her, how good he felt and he hasn't even started yet !

Jack became too absorbed by the momentum of their connection, he nearly moaned when Avis impatiently moved her hips into his, to finally get some friction. But he very quickly got a grip, and he kissed her deeply again, swallowing another of her delicious whimpers when he start slowly rocking his hips in time with hers.

Avis was lost. Lost in his long, sensual kisses which punctuated each his thrust. Lost in his loving caresses over her side, her breast, her stomach, her thigh and her bottom. Lost in his lascivious moves of his pelvis against her own, as his rock hard cock stroked its way through their pleasure.

Her head tossed back, offering him more skin to kiss and suck upon, and he gladly used the opportunity, latching his lips everywhere he could reach. Her collarbone, her neck, the middle of her chest and both of her breasts including her both rosy peaks went fluently slack with Jack's mouth as he eagerly attended to her beautiful body.

,,Hhh –Jack," Avis cried out when he sucked at the spot on her neck while his hips increased the pace, and his cock thumped harder inside her.

She grasped at his back and brushed his skin with her nails, Jack was sure as hell she was leaving some marks, but he couldn't care less at this point, as he only thrusted faster according to her loud whimpers.

,,Fuck Avis –you're …fuck –you're so –so hot," he groaned against her neck, feeling the way her entire body trembled in response to his breath on her skin.

Ohh-I'm gonna cum again…

,,Say it –say it –a-again !" she cried louder, her nails digging into his sides as he continued in his cruelly delicious pace, she felt the heat settling lower again.

Jack smiled and brought his lips to her ear, licking teasingly her shell before whispering hotly ,,You're –so sexy…"

,,Fuck –yes," her whimper cut through the room when he grinded his hips on hers briefly, causing his pubic hair brush against her clit, she shivered, forcing her legs around his waist.

Her thighs begun squeezing his hips in between them, forcing him to press his pelvis against hers so that his hair continued in teasing her clit through her loud cries which echoed across the bedroom and even outside due to the opened balcony window.

It doesn't matter if anyone saw us outside the bedroom…now the whole hotel can hear us –for sure…

Avis was hovering over the edge as her arms wrapped around his body and clutched him as close to herself as she could, when his thrusts only increased, he knew she was close by the slowly contracting muscles around him.

Jack was panting hard as he narrowed only as much as her grip on his body allowed him, taking a look at her completely pleasure torn face. She looked so fucking amazing with her softly smeared lipstick, her mouth open –releasing the most delightful sounds- her eyes semi closed, her breath heavy with gasps, her hairdo slightly disheveled and her gorgeous ample chest raising rapidly, brushing against his own.

She spotted his wide grin above her, but before she could react, he lowered his mouth back on hers, stealing the last of her breath when he moved powerfully couple of times, making her scream against his lips. Avis' thighs shook forcefully around his body, her fingers dug into his muscles, and her loud moan of orgasm was swallowed by his continuous kiss, while he thrusted through her climax, bringing himself to his own within seconds after her.

Jack's groans and Avis' moan –which fluently turned into cried whimper- harmonized, as they continued rocking together for as long as their simultaneous climax lasted.

Eventually Jack drew away from redhead's mouth so that she could catch her breath, while he kept moving inside her, though slowing down his pace, bit by bit, easing them both down. Avis kept on holding him tightly close to her body, refusing to let go off him while she marveled at the feel of his pleasure filling her sensitive heat. Her chest was rapidly raising and falling, her nipples brushing Jack's skin, making him chew on his own bottom lip to savor everything to the last moment.

And as he felt her inner, velvet walls slowly easing it's vice grip on his cock, he finally dared to stop, almost collapsing in between her breasts while Avis chuckled dazedly. Her thighs still shaking around his hips, every fiber of her body throbbing with pleasure, every muscle was soft and tender underneath young man's body, and yet she managed to lift her tired hand and caress his head, her fingers softly tangling in his hair, playing with his locks in lingering relish.

That…. Jack was hardly catching his own breath as he lied on top of her, hugging her body and resting his head between those beautiful rich lumps ….was shockingly smashing…

I can't move… Avis giggled within her mind, as her heart was beating harsh while she tried to bring herself down by curling one of Jack's locks around her finger. He was still resting against her, unmoving except for his labored breathing. The way he was hugging her made her feel secured and also cared for.

It was perfection she needed, and happily accepted.

It was worth every single sore muscle, and sensitive spot on her body, because her mind finally shut the hell up about everything, and the orgasm has been exquisite every second it lasted.

When they finally calmed down and their breathing eased, Jack felt momentarily sleepy, but it wasn't so unusual, especially when the sex was this good. He allowed himself to switch off, and just enjoy the peace and quiet and Avis' calming heartbeat, until she broke the silence.

,,That hit the spot…" she giggled, making Jack lift his head up so he could look into her eyes.

Her note made him smile, because he successfully satisfied his first customer and didn't lose his dignity, nor his mind….almost.

Jack very carefully narrowed, and pulled out of her, receiving a light moan in response, before Avis closed her thighs as he shifted beside her, and rested on his back now.

,,I'm happy to know you're satisfied," he murmured contentedly, looking at her blushed face adorned with a wide smile.

,,More than," Avis exhaled while her fingers lightly danced across the beads of sweat on her torso, her thighs softly clutching together ,,….As your first client, I'm gonna put in a good word with Ernie for you."

Jack smiled even wider now, because it pleased him to know, he might last in this business after all, and perhaps be even good at it –for as long as Henrietta would never find out about it.

,,Well, it's not that kind of service I'm used to, but…" he confessed, looking at her, finding her eyes, before he continued ,,I dare to say you eased me into it, so it won't be that bad as I thought before."

Avis smiled as she hummed dreamily, her eyes briefly closing ,,Mmmm, I wanna smoke-"

Jack instantly sat up, having the desire to smoke as well, he willingly offered ,,-Don't get up, I'll get them."

She didn't intend to stand up at all, she wanted to ask him to get the cigarettes, but he was somewhat hyped up, he nearly jumped to his feet, pulled his briefs back over his member, and went to the left side boudoir, disappearing behind the corner, before she even might have had the chance to say anything. It slightly amused her as she rested in their sex sheets.

What did he mean by "that kind of service" ? Avis thought briefly with smile on her face, before her fingers lightly brushed over the wet spot on her left breast, and she got distracted with a different thought.

He stripped me without even questioning it…Ernie was right when he said this kid is different…there is something about him indeed

In the meantime Jack took his drink and sipped from it, feeling confident at this point of the encounter. He put his glass down again, before taking Avis' glass and the cigarette holder with the lighter, and walking back to join the redhead sprawled on bed.

But when he walked in, he found her already sitting up and leaning with her back against the headrest of the bed, her gown still open though, she was just smiling at him when he approached her.

She took one cigarette out of the holder and put it to her mouth, Jack instantly put the holder on the nightstand, so he could light her cigarette. Avis gently caressed his palm with a smile when he did so, and as she inhaled the nicotine she gave a loud sigh and her eyes briefly closed.

,,That's it," she nodded with an exhale, licking her lips, while Jack handed her the drink ,,Thank you…"

He's thoughtful she thought as she sipped her martini and then put the glass on the opposite nightstand.

Jack lit his own cigarette, tossing the lighter on the nightstand and taking the ashtray, putting it in between them.

They both now sat on bed, leaning on the headrest, smoking in silence for a moment.

,,You know, you didn't have to take off my underwear…." Avis suddenly uttered to the quiet of the room, turning her head to see him, as he smiled in confusion.

,,Whaddya mean ?" he asked softly while smoking.

I wanted to…she even said so before, but it's not the point-

Avis sighed lightly ,,I know I said before, that 'We're about to get naked and fuck each other', but –well, I honestly didn't expect you to actually strip me."

,,Why not ?" Jack asked with a smirk, still confused, adding with an inquiringly raised eyebrow ,,You didn't like it ?"

,,I did…" Avis chuckled now fully, shaking her head. ,,Just…most of other guys from the gas station prefer to do the service half clothed," she explained her previous –ten years long- experience. ,,I know, I'm not that desirable, which is even one of the reasons why my husband probably doesn't want to pleasure me either-" she painfully admitted, before her hurtful expression turned soft and joyful as her eyes closed, and her fingers trailed over her torso slowly –Jack's eyes following their trace- ,,-but the way you made me feel…" She hummed in delight, as her eyes fluttered open to look at widely smiling Jack beside her.

,,I don't understand, how anyone would keep you rather half clothed since you're such a…." he paused, trying to find the right words, as his eyes went lustful again, she spotted that glimpse in his blue orbs as they trailed over her body.

Man…

God…

,,Such. A. What ?" Avis smiled now too, looking at him intently, waiting for how he may finish his previous statement.

Jack grinned, and with one more drag from his cig, before he put it to ashtray which he instantly set to a side over redhead's body, he then scooted closer to her thigh, supporting his body against the mattress by his elbow.

He carefully pulled the fabric of her gown off her thigh so he could kiss her bare skin while he murmured honestly ,,Such a turn-on…"

Avis' eyes immediately closed, and her lips parted in relish as he continued spreading feeble teasing kisses across her thigh ,,Your soft skin, your red hair and full lips, your curves…every dip and crease of your stomach…"

Fuck he's good…

Jack gently stroked the side of her thigh, before he bent her leg up, so he could kiss the bottom side of her thigh, while Avis moaned lightly with still closed eyes. She opened them only at the moment a gasp escaped her lips as she found Jack's head threaded beneath her knee and in between her spread thighs, kissing the middle of her kitty.

I'm gonna give him a fucking tip for this

She thought as she watched him eagerly lean further between her thighs and softly kiss across her exposed clit, listening to her small groans of pleasure since she was still very sensitive, until he spotted she wasn't paying attention-

,,-Ashes," he murmured as he stopped, watching how she grimaced in confusion as to why he did he stop.

,,What ?" she swallowed, her mouth dry.

Jack chuckled against her, eliciting another moan from her, before he finally said ,,Catch the ashes. The cigarette."

Only then Avis realized she was holding her cigarette without attention for a little too long, so she quickly leaned to tip the ash away with a chuckle of her own.

,,Kid, you're something else," she bit her lip while Jack crawled back to sit next to her, took his own cig from the ashtray and smoked again with a smile.

,,I sure hope so, you said there's a light inside me," he smirked, making her nod through a giggle.

,,I did, didn't I ?"she replied teasingly, before they eased back against the bed headrest.

After another moment of silence, redhead asked curiously as she lazily tugged the gown over her leg again ,,By the way, what did you mean when you said 'not the kind of service you're used to' ?"

Jack silenced for a while, piquing her interest now, so she turned to better see him, how he tipped the ash into ashtray, and seemed to avoid her gaze. But after a moment he dared to look at her and knew it was inevitable, so he sighed.

,,Military service," he tried to smile.

Yes, he used to be proud of that, but lately it wasn't bringing him any credit, and it rather made him feel useless, whether it was when trying to ask for a loan, or while standing behind the gates at Ace Pictures. From an honest veteran he was suddenly nobody in this world….

,,Oh," Avis nodded, understanding now. The more she watched him, the more she understood why he seemed down about it –even though the reason was different than what she had on mind- but she tried to be gentle anyway ,,Where ?"

Jack sighed, looking back into her eyes, oddly finding a kind of comfort there, so he smiled now honestly ,,Anzio…three years ago…"

Now it's gonna come –the infamous "thank you for your service"

But to his surprise Avis asked in a light voice instead ,,How was it ?"

Now that was a question hardly anyone has ever asked him since he came back. Nobody cared about how it might have made him feel, because they expected he was trained to be tough, so he was…

He sighed, taking another drag from his cig, before uttering ,,Rough…devastating and terrifying when I was there…but I survived among others, so…"

,,I can only hardly imagine," Avis sighed now too, putting her cig in the ashtray before slowly shifting to his lap, and caressing his chest.

He looked now directly into her eyes, feeling the kind of comfort and sympathy as never before.

She ran her palms up his chest until gently resting them on each side of his neck, and slowly leaning in, brushing her lips over his parted ones and whispering ,,Thank you for you service…"

And then she kissed him very gently, Jack only held onto her hips, shocked at how the sentence he almost hated, sounded so raw and so honest from the redhead, he almost wanted to cry, but he prevented himself from letting his emotion escape.

Avis broke the gentle kiss and slowly leaned back while brushing Jack's cheek with her thumb in comfort, her smile was everything to him at that very moment.

Holy shit

He immediately fizzled his cigarette into ashtray and put it aside, before he by the grip on her sides made her lay on her back, covering her body with his again, and kissing her once more, she squeaked into his mouth.

After a long, sensual kiss, she felt his hips brush over her splayed lap and she smiled in surprise, murmuring ,,You're ready for another round ?"

Jack only smiled wide and responded ,,I'm making your money worth your time…"

Avis was shocked, but delighted and willingly let him kiss her again, while he shifted her right leg around his waist.

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,,Huh," redhead's breathy voice echoed through the room, as she lied sprawled in the feet of bed with Jack lying right next to her, both of them easing down all over again.

Avis felt sated and nearly overstimulated from so many orgasms in one forenoon, she couldn't help, but smirk loud ,,So much for providing for your wife…"

She wanted to tease him, because all the while he was fucking her near senseless, she was sure he didn't pay a single thought to his wife, but she certainly didn't expect the kind of response he was about to give her.

,,Wife…and a baby," he sighed out loud, while licking his lips and calming his breath, his eyes pinned on the ceiling of the luxurious hotel suite.

Avis' eyes widened and she swiftly turned her head to him, trying not to giggle, since it most likely wasn't funny to him, and she didn't intend to tease him that bad ,,Oh –somebody's been busy…"

,,…Yeah," Jack sighed again, rubbing his face with his palm, partially to wipe off the sweat ,,…I didn't even know how it happened, but…here I am."

Avis bit her lip, offering one last tease, before she might leave him alone ,,None of the men knows how it happens until it happens…don't worry about it." Her palm came to rest on his chest, gently fondling his pectorals in reassurance, it was her last jest.

She heavily forced herself on her elbows, and spotted the clock on the nightstand, which showed it was one o'clock in about ten minutes.

,,Ah shit !" she swore under her breath before collapsing back on her back.

,,What is it ?" Jack asked curious, but didn't move, because he was a little tired, them both did a number…more than one actually.

Avis rolled to her side, so she'd be closer to Jack for a little longer, murmuring ,,I gotta be somewhere at two…the time's flying with you, Jackie."

,,I thought that was a good thing ?" he chuckled, making Avis grin, and nod.

,,Yes, but next time I'll have to adjust my day plan for a date with you," she scooted even closer to him, and rested her chin against his chest, he thought she looked adorable that way. ,,You know…" she trailed off, her eyes roaming over his sweaty body ,,….I really like your company."

Jack smiled, when he caressed her cheek ,,The feeling is mutual."

At this point he wished she'd be his only client, but then again, it's apparently not how this business works.

Redhead smiled at him dreamily, this kid was fucking worthy of the secret-code, Dreamland.

He's gonna go places, I can feel it

I honestly hope I'll see her more often at the station

Avis hardly swallowed, before convincing herself to sit up, with a reluctant groan ,,Okay, let's call it a day."

Jack felt almost sad it was over, because now he had to come back to the station, to his somewhat normal life, back into the reality. And what might be even more unsettling …to another client.

,,Umm –you can take a shower, and I'll call you a taxi, is that okay with you ?" redhead was already on her feet, carelessly sashing her gown around her waist, and looking for her slippers, while patting her disheveled hair in the back of her head. ,,'Cause I don't have time now to get you back to the station myself…" she smiled flirtatiously at Jack who finally sat up on bed as well, and turned to look at her.

,,It's totally fine with me. You're very kind –um-I'll pop in the shower then," he stood up and walked lazily towards the bathroom, spotting Avis nod, and disappear behind a corner.

At the time she dialed the gas station number, and lit herself a cigarette on the go, she heard the water running from the closed bathroom.

,,Hello ? Golden Tip Gas, Ernest West speaking. How can I service you today ?"

Avis smiled wide at the sound of silver fox's voice.

,,Hi Ernie, it's Avis-"

,,-Avis, babyyy –how did it go ? I'm curious as hell, you've been quiet for a pretty long time. You must have kept the boy busy…" Ernie sounded quite excited and a little jealous at the same time.

,,It was fantastic…where did you find him ? He's fucking dreamboat !" Avis murmured to the phone while peeking over her shoulder, checking if the water was still running.

,,That'll remain a business secret…so I get it you're satisfied ?" Ernie asked to assure himself, obviously smiling on the other side of the phone.

,,I am thrilled…look, babe –I'll give you the money the next time I'll see you, I know how much it is by now, and I'm not a type to have debts around the town, okay ? Just, I gotta go for lunch at the studio, and Jack really kept me busy, I almost forgot about time to be frank. Is that okay ?"

,,Totally okay, sweet doll," Ernie agreed, knowing too well after so many years that she hated when he tried to offer, she wouldn't pay. ,,Is he on his way back then ?"

,,Not yet, he's in the shower and I'll call him a cab, but don't worry, I'll pay for that too…oh and Ern ?"

,,Yes baby ?"

,,Give him his share today…he really deserves it," Avis smiled as she smoked her cig, feeling her entire body still tingle from her ever so recent orgasm.

,,Sure, will do…see you soon then ?"

,,See you soon," redhead smiled before she hung up, and took a drag from her cigarette again, already dialing another number, this time to cab company.

As soon as she ordered a cab for Jack, and hung up, she heard the water stop.

She fizzled her cigarette, and rushed over to the wardrobe, reaching into her suitcase in which she had her clutch.

She pulled out what was like 300 bucks, before tossing the clutch on the bed, she stepped to the small hall and took a paper note and a pen from the desk.

Writing a little note, she then reached to pick up Jack's pants, neatly tucking 200 bucks with the note to his left back pocket. Then she folded the pants and put them on bed for him, hiding her clutch back in the suitcase and closing the wardrobe just at the time Jack walked out of bathroom with towel wrapped around his waist, looking rather fresh again.

Avis smiled at him and went to pick up his shirt and tie to put them on bed for him as well.

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As Jack was fully dressed again, standing in the hallway of the suite, Avis handed him 50 bucks for cab, and stepped with him towards the door.

,,Thank you for making my day as beautiful as it is, Jack," she offered a naughty wink, while Jack smiled back down at her.

,,It was pleasure. I shall thank you, for making it easier for me to enter this business," he nodded honestly, and slowly reached for the door.

,,Jack –wait," she stopped him right at the time he was about to step through them.

He stood in opened door, looking down at her, as she took quick two steps towards him, and tiptoed, Jack instantly caught up and leaned, to kiss her goodbye.

When she let him narrow up again, she caressed his arm and uttered sweetly ,,See you soon ?"

,,I'll gladly see you soon," young man replied, before stepping outside the door, tipping his gas station hat in farewell ,,Have a good day, Avis."

And as she smiled at him, he turned around, walking away. Avis closed the door, and leaned against them with such a delirious expression full of joy.

It is a good day already…it is a good day…

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A.N.: Well there we go dolls. The second chapter behind us, many many ahead of us...we'll see when I will have the chance to continue, because I have to be honest with you, it's not easy to find time between school and life (soon enough the school will be replaced by work so...who can say, am I right ?).

But I cannot lie, I so much enjoyed writing this chapter, it blew my own mind after such a long time.

Interesting fact: This chapter in MS Word has 41 pages/20 149 words (not characters, but words) and thus it becomes my longest chapter I have ever written.

Ironic is how I can't describe with words how fulfilling it felt to finally sit down again, not think of anything else and just write after 2 long years, and I certainly couldn't describe with simple words how much I miss this...writing, daydreaming, plotting (although there's not much plotting in this chapter yet) and ...how much I've missed you, dolls. . .

All I can hope for, while publishing this chapter, is...that you will enjoy it hopefully as much as I did enjoy writing it, or more...

With this, I wish you once more a beautiful Valentine's Day, and to be safe out there !

With much love, your ZiZi hugs and ZiZi kisses xoxo