Love at Christmas
Chapter 6 - Suspicious Minds Part 2
Holidaying and eagerly looking around the wonderful impressive sights of Brussels completely fascinated Ray, yes it was still bloody freezing cold and he was wrapped up within a thick layered duffle coat, but this never bothered him in the slightest. He was pretty much appreciating being in the company of Marian and her friends. "Blimey Girls you weren't wrong about this city, have to say its magnificently beautiful and one great more matter to add, standing in the centre of Brussels in thick snow, its like being delivered a festive treat all in one go." Grinning constantly was the only thing he could possibly do.
"Glad we cheered you up sexy Raymondo" the younger, attractive Evelyn answered in a giggly tone whilst making eye contact with him. Notably Ray seemingly left an exciting impression on the three female friends, this left him feeling baffled he could not quite make out whether - his sometimes daft flirting comments might have worked on them or either that they obviously may be admiring his neatly trimmed moustache. As he walked ahead of them, still buried in deep thoughts, he felt the incredible touch of an slender arm linking and connecting with his, persistently he simply struggled with the words he desired to mention, he just became so distracted and flushed in both cheeks.
Ray turned to look at them, as they stood under a bright street lamppost. "Hey Ray, you're cute, honest and funny unlike the other so called men within this city who only mull over their precious laptops and ignore their girlfriends and wives. Come and stay the night if you want, we have so many rooms in our oversized house" Marian muttered, flickering her eyelashes.
"So you're flatmates?" He asked, expressively precisely surprised and furtively trying to believe his luck, encountering three elegant women on an early Winter's evening, no single man in the UK could ever get luckier than that.
"Yes we are, we share a large belgian house situated on the outskirts of the city, obviously we enjoy the luminous comfort of having our own bedrooms, furthermore we ought to tell you we have a fourth friend, her name's Amber, I imagine you and her may connect and take to each other quite well during the few days you'll be staying in this city" Marian softly mumbled, she nestled herself against him as they began to make their way to their house, Ray observed her restful actions from the corner of his eye, he really thought regarding this, he ought to say something, on the other hand Ray favoured this affectionate moment between them. He was left to wonder, if his unlucky good fortune was now gladly turning within his favour or perhaps Christmas did afterall bring him all the luck he envisioned.
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PM Gene Hunt genuinely sought after escaping his boredom, time after time talking Politics partcularly got on his nerves constantly even though he had built up an reasonable political career that had impressivley been ongoing for over 18 years, all he thought of doing right at the precise moment in time was considerately drift off into a deserving nap as James Keats started to address the British Cabinet for all their noteworthy hardwork. Gene soon wondered whether perhaps the reason why his love life had unsurprisingly vanished without a trace was that he'd never been giving no spare time .
Gene wake up and smell the coffee, Alex Drake loves you, the signs have always been there, the obvious looks she gave you on your first day, sure they could be nerves but also maybe it meant there was an instant attraction - chemistry between you both.
The British PM soon focused the closing last sentence of James' speech "...The recession nowadays is unfortunately at an all time high. Every Prime Minister in each country across the world are being relied upon to deliever, key note speechs to the public, the Malaysian Prime Minister wants our support I suggest we give them that courteous strengthening support they need" As he completed the speech, he was greeted with rapturous show of appreciation which left the PM feeling left out in the cold. He watched on, looking downhearted as they patted James on the shoulder, congratulating him for his remarkable speech he'd read them.
"Prime Minister" A well known female voice called for him, the Cabinet members all looked around to see Alex standing in the entrance-way, she gestured to Gene, as she needed an important word with him. Gene leaped up promptly and soon walked towards her, grateful to be leaving the Cabinet Room quickly.
"Alex what do you need to see me for?" Gene asked, curiousity expressively written across his face.
"Oh Nothing much" She playfully answered, smiling delightfully at his puzzled reaction.
"You bought me out into the hallway for a chat, god you're a lifesaver" He awkwardly reached to hug her, feeling the urge to envelope his welcoming arms around her altogether. They found themselves laughing together.
"Maybe, what are you doing on Thursday?" Alex asked as she stood directly facing him, intrigued to find out whether or not, he had spare time.
"Licking envelopes, posting Christmas Cards to loved ones and old schoolfriends and lastly sending an vital Christmas wish off to Father Christmas, mainly because I've been wanting to ask the busiest man in the world perhaps he could grant me a wish of a stunning and quite a amazing girlfriend" Gene keenly answered her question, knowing his mind when said so, he actually meant her and clung to hope she might figure this out straightaway.
"Oh right Well in fact I was going to suggest you to accompany me to see Molly in a School Christmas Panto, I mean if you don't want to be recognized I could dress you in disguise" Alex recommended.
"Alex, its a lovely and generous suggestion but I'm annoyingly unavailable to do anything entertaining anymore especially seeing as its Christmas, the press expect me to work a full 12 months" Gene frustratingly heaved a sigh, placing a hand and resting it uneasily against the handle of the guardrail. Alex smiled sympathetically and soon lightly positioned her hand rather gently against his, her thumb expertly encircling the palm of his hand teasingly. she openly admired the adorable look he gave, which pretty much informed her, she must have been evidently on his mind every hour in the day.
Continously exchanging flattering stares and the odd mischievous look between each other, Gene felt ready to admit his fond feelings for her. The longer he stared at her, the more the urge to kiss her conquered his thoughts. "Alex.." He spoke her name so huskily. Alex held onto him, imagining her legs trembling underneath her, the unmistakable cold shiver rocketing throughout her body.
"You don't have to say it" Alex positively comforted him, the riomantic chemistry between so became electrifying.
"I want to" He moved towards her, giving up the fight of staying back, he wanted to kiss her, as his lips touched within a distance, James called for Gene.
"Gene If its understandable with you, If I had a sneak preview of the written speech you've prepared for our press conference tomorrow morning" James asked. Gene sighed, feeling reasonably annoyed he ruined his moment with Alex.
"I'll talk you in a minute" Gene smiled reassuringly and promised her as he swiftly rushed towards his office to retrieve them.
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Certainly after viewing the surprising music video to his cover version of Stay Another Day, Derek's reaction never slightly surprised Geoff at all, in matter of fact he'd gotten use his artist's continous grumbles and foul language for years, headlining the newspapers throughout the recent past few years, he was more than happy to defend him. Switching the widescreen television off moments later, gave them both time to wonder what to consider, a good idea or bad idea of epic proportion.
"What the bloody hell, you know I look like I've been thrown headfirst into a candy floss machine at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, spun around numerous times presumably to mess up my perfect hair , then been spray painted across my cheeks and shoulders to resemble a drunken version of Jack Frost" Derek let his exact thoughts be known instantly, Geoff looked stumped and held back giving an rightful answer .
"Well Geoff, Christ man don't be going all numb as if you've been nailed to the floor by superglue, I'm not going all Simon Cowell on you. You can tell me" Derek asked, hoping to find out, why he looked unrecognizable in the video.
"I dunno, don't blame me for the fashion expert making you look like a knobhead" Geoff cleverly insisted, they ought to shout for the experienced professional fashion specialist to be held responsible.
"Unbelievable, I'm convinced more than ever, everyone wants me not to have a number 1, trust me, the headline will read on the Sunday before Christmas this year, Derek Litton biggest flop of the year ever" Derek said, considered this.
"Of course your fans from the old days will still buy your records, they honestly believe in you and so does the record company, well all five guys and seven women who work there everyday, 9 to 5. You can't doubt yourself Derek even if you relentlessly act in the same way as an American Diva" Geoff said, making a valuable point.
"You must be strongly as mad as an hatter for being so confident about this" Derek muttered.
"Yeah and you must be a proper nutter for believing your bid for Number 1 might get derailed by the X Factor Winner's song" Geoff lightly chuckled, failing to resist the temptation for laughing. Both men presumed the other maybe losing the plot.
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As Tuesday evening slowly progressed on, Gene left his office and quickly walked back to the Cabinet Room, approaching closer to it, he noticed Alex had disappeared without saying good night to him. Suspicions soon grew stronger James asking him to bring him some of his drafts of his speech for the press conference tomorrow morning, had he been deliberately trying to get Alex on her own, nonetheless he couldn't be quite certain but as he opened the double doors, his suspicions were confirmed right in front of his eyes. James was gently caressing Alex's neck with his bendy thumb and whispering seductive words in her ear. Gene required to punch him but then again, he knew his career would plummet.
"Sorry Prime Minister, I got chatting to him" a scared looking Alex explained to him.
"Its okay Alex"
"No, its not, Gene I'm too unwise to judge someone's intentions" She clarified, choosing to leave.
"See you tomorrow Alex" Gene once again tried so hard, reassuring her she didn't need to feel panic -stricken .
Regrettably Alex never answered, never returned his look of concern for her. James watched on at them, engrossed by their unblemished chemistry, he assumed he'd interfered in an intimate moment between them.
"Here is the draft speech you asked me to retrieve from my office for you to look at." Gene muttered, handing over a written notepad which included details of crossed out letters - words, he exchanged a bitter look at him, insinuating he longed to never hold face to face chats with him ever again. The man was unbearable, intrusive, flirty and a wannabe political troublemaker, it was no wonder the First Lady didn't travel with him.
Wednesday Morning; As the world's press gathered at Downing Street, awaiting to hear what the two leaders had to confess about their meeting. Gene keenly searched for Alex however she was nowhere to be seen, he wondered perhaps maybe she believed he should have given James a telling off.
"Prime Minister the press are waiting for you, they haven't got all day long to hang round" Phylis informed him.
"I'll be out in a minute Phylis"
"Ahem I 'aven't' got all day yer know, I'm not your Personal Assistant running around after you" Phylis grumbled, disappointingly.
"Oh alright I'm ready, I'm not a fan of being rushed, its not as if I'm waiting in a busy shopping queue at Tesco's Phylis" Gene hurriedly jumped up after combing his hair and then joined James as they walked out together to address the media. Gene ignored James' frown and ruffled his two sheets of written paper behind the desk.
Gene's hazelnut eyes watchfully examined the crowded Conference Room, he gulped nervously as the awareness was soon kicking in for, like a light bulb being turned on over his head. Everything clearly depended on him and the President to discuss new and fresher ways of rebuilding their countries' finances , expectations were at advanced level and this continued to play on his mind. As he lowered his eyes and glanced up again, he lastly spotted Alex, who was standing behind the glimmering cameras, trying hard to seperate herself from everybody within the room.
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Winter sunshine magnificently illuminated the stunning cold sky of Brussels. In Marian's penthouse on the outskirts of the City Centre. Ray lay fully awake on the combined sofa/bed in the living quarters, the duvet enveloped around his body enabling him to feel comfortable and warm. Recalling and memorizing events from the previous night seemed very much a vague and unambiguous challenge for Ray, he noted his mind must have switched off completely the exact moment he entered the penthouse. Strangely he suspected the three female friends and which made him assume he might have gotten in within the wrong crowd.
Fortunately wishing to forget this for at least an hour or so , soon enough he began to stretch his aching arms out directly in front of him and he done so, he placed him hands alongside him and moved the duvet off him. Glancing downwards he was soon taken back by surprise, he had been stripped bare naked and now a young gorgeous blonde was also naked and peacefully lying asleep next to him. She must be Amber, who Marian mentioned last night.
"Stop staring at me, Men are so typical admiring my breasts as I try to sleep. Sometimes I believe they need to be taught a valuable lesson, a good slap across the face or perhaps grant them their wish for a good fuck" Amber mumbled, still with her eyes tightly closed and still clutching the comfy pillow with one hand, lastly she displayed an affectionate smile towards him.
"Oh I'm sorry I never meant to stare, I was just racking my brains from last night because everything seems like a distant memory of such. Actually I'm never normally like this when I go out on town and every Saturday night, I drink two bottles of Beer and then its home within an hour or two and no hangover on the Sunday morning " Ray embarrassingly admitted, he imagined she must be feeling rather pissed off with him, for forgetting what occured a few hours earlier between them.
"I can inform you if you prefer. Marian introduced us last night after I came home late from work. The Girls called it a night and went to bed which left us alone, you acted nervous and shy around me, so I decided to let you know things about me. After midnight and after we downed three bottles of Bordeaux Champagne 1997, you began to gather some confidence and encouragement, soon confiding in me about failed relationships, you said British women never fancied you, saif you looked unattractive and an unlucky Romeo. I kissed you on the cheek to cheer you up and from then one thing lead to another and we were soon making love. Ray I can see the real you and let me tell you, those british girls are very wrong, you're honest, caring, charming, witty and adorable" Amber spoke from the heart as she slowly opened her eyes and gazed lovingly at Ray's sophisticated eyes, she instantly reached a hand across to his left cheek and caressed it gently.
Ray felt amazed to hear her impressive and kindhearted words, it confirmed to him, that he was loved and admired for, for simply being himself. "Thank you Amber, I've never heard such remarkable and wonderful words being used to describe me before"
"Ray you're simply one wonderful man" Amber said, as she reached up towards him and softly kissed his lips, their kiss soon turned passionately. Ray moved his hands to be positioned on her back and slowly and expertly caressed her smooth back. Her rounded soft breasts pushed up against his hairless chest as they continued their kiss. He grasped both of her hands and entwined them with his, although he'd known Amber for one or two hours, this nevertheless never stopped him considering giving into unmistakable urge of making love to her. Before he had a chance of saying anything, she pounded on him in record time, switching positions so she was now lying on top of him, she reclaimed his lips once more and deepened the kiss. Temptingly she kissed his cheeks and reacting delightedly as she began teasing him endlessly as she ghosted soft kisses across his adams apple. They made passionate love right there in the living quarters.
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Prime Minister Gene Hunt observed James leaving Downing Street after the news conference, he felt relieved to positively reassure the always hard to please press that America and Britain's working relationship was as immaculate and as stronger than last for the time being he could relax and feel stress free. He'd eagerly looked for Alex but she couldn't be found, he certainly hoped his chance with her had not been spoiled by James' flirtatious advances towards her.
End of Chapter
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