Chapter 2

"We will shortly be arriving at Charing Cross station, please mind the gap"

Lauren was approaching her interview destination. She had applied for a position as a junior portrait artist in an upcoming art gallery in Trafalgar Square. After compiling together a small portfolio of work and sending it off, the art gallery responded offering an interview much to her surprise, as good luck was hardly on the cards for Lauren, or any Branning for that matter.

Lauren made her way up the steps towards the entrance of 'Life' gallery. She could feel her nerves beginning to take over as her breathing accelerated.

"Calm yourself" she whispered inwardly.

After calming down, she took a deep breath and entered into what she hoped was a new start.

Joey paced the small office of Branning Brothers car lot. Lauren was the only thing going through his mind. He felt just as nervous as she did; he knew how much this meant to her, although he knew she would never say. He wished for once, just a small bit of luck could come Laurens way, after years of disappointment and heartache in her life. Sure enough, Joey was a huge drop of luck into her life, but he wanted her to have a career of her own, to be proud of herself for once.

"Joey son, please stop pacing, your giving me a headache" Max proclaimed, before briskly making his way out to the cars after spotting another victim.

"Ahh, come on Lauren, she said she would phone straightaway" Joey said, after noticing Max had already gone.

Joey decided to focus on some paperwork to take his mind off it, but it didn't stop him flicking his eyes to his mobile every 10 seconds.

Lauren was on her way back from her interview, she noted 15 missed calls from Joey. She chuckled lightly knowing he would be going crazy wanting to know, but she wanted to surprise him and thank him for pushing her to go for it and she knew just the trick.

Lauren dialled her mum's number as she hoped off the train at Walford.

"Yeah, mum, I got it, but I need you all out the house for a bit, I'm going to surprise Joey" she squeak down the phone.

"Aaaaaaaaaa well done darling, I am so proud" Tanya squealed, "we will keep the house free, love you" she replied before putting the phone down.

Half an hour later, Lauren had set her bedroom up with fairy lights and candles, champagne were on ice ready for Joey. She decided to keep her outfit on knowing the affect it had on him, and was silently grateful she remembered to put Joeys favourite under set on. She fluffed her hair to make it look full and sexy. She then proceeded to apply red lipstick, undo a few buttons on her shirt so the top of her cleavage was showing. Lauren found her favourite black stilettos and yanked her skirt up slightly to show the tops of the stockings she had put on, borrowed from her mums bedroom. The final touches were made to her eyelashes and she was ready. Giggling at her appearance in the mirror, texting Joey telling him to come home, there she waited excitedly.

BLEEP

Joey's phone finally made a sound he had been waiting hours to hear. He studied his phone confused, there was no indication whether she had got the job or not, nothing except 'Come home'.

"Max, I'm going now, see you later" he shouted over to his uncle before rushing to the house.

Lauren could hear Joey struggling with his keys trying to get the door open fast enough. As she swung open the door and rushed in slamming it, he noticed Lauren walking from the kitchen towards him.

He gulped loudly as he took in her appearance. She looked outstanding. Her hair flowing with that freshly sexed look, her breasts bulging slightly out the top of her half button shirt. Her long model like legs looked amazing in a tower high pair of heels. That's when he noticed the stockings, he once again gulped.

Lauren giggled as she watched Joey's eyes trail over her body and back up again locking their eyes together.

"Umm..uhh" Joey couldn't put a sentence together

Lauren stepped forward to him, pushing him against the front door.

"I got the job" she whispered into his ear, her hand placed over his heart which was now beating rather fast.

Joey still unable to talk, let a large smile overcome his face, "I knew you would" he whispered back to her before crushing his lips against hers. Shifting their position Lauren was now pushed up against the door. One leg with hoisted up against Joeys leg and their tongues battled for dominance. He then picked her up, Lauren instantly wrapping her legs around his waist as their groins grazed each other, releasing a moan from Joeys occupied lips.

Joey, still holding Lauren, made their way upstairs towards the bedroom. Joey kicked open the door and noticed the lights and the candles. He placed Lauren down on her feet, although she felt unsteady after their very heated make up session.

"What is all of this babe" Joeys eyes gazed around the room and then back to Lauren.

"A thank you, for encouraging me" her answer so sincere, "and, I though you could you know unwrapped me as your own kind of present" she said smirking at Joey. A fierce, sexy expression overcame his face as he slowly began unbuttoning the buttons on her shirt and pushing it off of her shoulders onto the floor. His hands reached round to tackle the zip on her skirt which now lay on the floor with her shirt.

Lauren was left standing in her underwear, stockings and heels much to Joeys delight. He noted his favourite underwear with appreciation. She looked fantastic, her curves, and the way her hair sat over her breast. Lauren winked at him, without any hesitation he laid her down on the bed.

Lauren began undressing Joey, as he kissed the sweet spot on her neck with his hands knotted in her hair. She pushed his trouser and boxers off his toned legs leaving him completely naked. Her hands trailed down his toned chest to his bulge and she grasped it in her hand. Joey groaned as Lauren continued to play. His kisses left her neck, making his way down her body, stopping at her chest. Reaching round and unclasping her bra, discarding it. He placed his mouth over one of her nipples knowing full well this would get to Lauren before moving to the other. His hands carried on down to her knickers, sliding them down rubbing softly. He glanced up at Lauren, their eyes once again locking, she pulled his face up to hers and kissed him, "I love you" she whispered with her breath slightly hoarse. "I love you more" he whispered back between kisses. He then entered her, Lauren gasped, just like every time she did much to Joey's enjoyment. He then began moving faster in conjunction with Lauren. Her hands clasped around his neck, as they rolled over with Lauren now on top. Joeys hand placed on Laurens hip to help steady her as they both began to reach their climaxes.

"Faster" she managed to say, Joey began to go faster as she tipped her head back to enjoy the final seconds of their love making. They both hit their peak with Joey calling out Laurens name and she collapsed on top of Joey's chest as they regained their breathing.

"Wow" was all Lauren could possibly say after that

"Yeah, Wow" he said reciprocating her sentiment.

They la in each other's arms peacefully, "I am so proud of you, you know that" he said brushing hair away from her face. Lauren smiled gratefully before kissing his cheek an drifting off into an exhausted sleep.