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A while later Jade made her way out into the corridor, leaving Luke sleeping soundly.
Christian glanced at her warily but Jade moved over to him sleepily and suddenly hugged him tightly.
Christian was taken aback but held her back, arms around her in return. After a minute, Jade pulled back and looked up at him 'sorry, I over reacted'.
He shook his head 'no, you didn't, after what's happened recently I can hardly blame you'. Jade smiled, looking appeased and Christian looked over her critically 'you look tired and too thin- I'll get you a coffee and something to eat'. He kissed her forehead and moved off down the corridor.
Grace smiled at her granddaughter 'Luke looks like he's doing well, which is very good news. Carrick is still looking after Faith, he's trying to make her speak I think'. Jade frowned 'well that's probably not going to happen for at least a month surely?'.
Grace nodded, laughing a little 'he's still trying anyway'. Jade sat down on one of the chairs exhaustedly 'bizarrely, this has managed to bring us back together...We were just lying together in the bed, it was nice...'.
Grace smiled 'Well I'm glad, very glad dear. So, I assume you're coming to the gala on Friday?'. Jade looked blank 'what gala?'. 'The charity gala I told you about'. Jade sighed, not looking enthusiastic 'I've been pretty busy recently, I'd forgotten to be honest, do I have to come?'.
Grace frowned 'you do remember that your painting is being auctioned for this? It's fairly important that you make an appearance'.
Jade rolled her eyes 'fine...I don't even remember giving a painting, god it's all been quite full on recently'. Grace smiled kindly 'well, at least the worst is over dear'.
Of course, she couldn't have been more wrong.
Luke had slowly been put into the black Jeep and was sat back, arm in a sling and looking tired, head back and eyes closed slightly.
Jade slipped into the drivers seat and glanced over at her husband, who was looking at her sleepily, a slight smile on his face. 'What are you smiling about?'
Luke laughed lightly 'I just like seeing you, I could have lost you'.
Jade smiled slightly and leant over the car, kissing Luke lightly on the lips. Her voice was quiet as she pulled back, looking Luke deeply in the eyes 'let's go home'.
Faith was sleeping well in her nursery room, sucking her thumb and dozing gently. Luke was sat on the sofa in the living room when Jade came out of the shower, wearing a silk dressing gown, her hair down and curly. 'How are you feeling?'.
Luke looked up, smiling sleepily 'much better now my wife is back'. Jade laughed, leaning against the doorframe 'Faith is fast asleep by the way, she's not the only one who's happy to be back'.
Luke smiled and motioned her over 'come over, I want to cuddle you'.
Jade grinned mischievously and slowly undid the tie on her dressing gown, letting it fall open. If Jade's intent was to make her husbands jaw hit the floor, it certainly worked.
Luke didn't recognise the black and gold Victoria's Secret set, but he physically couldn't take his eyes off his wife's body, which was taught, toned and her skin was completely smooth.
Luke swallowed 'you...wow...' Jade grinned 'I've missed you'. Luke no longer looked tired, eyes bright and wide 'holy shit Jade, you've got no idea how much I've missed you either'.
Luke stood up and moved over towards her 'but my arm...'. Luke motioned to his arm which was still in a sling and Jade took a hold of his lapels, bringing him closer to her with a wry smile.
'I think we can find a way round'. Luke looked like he'd won the lottery, kissing her deeply.
When Jade woke up the next morning she stretched out lazily, glancing at Luke, who was smiling at her, practically wrapped in the sheets.
'Feeling a little stiff this morning?' she shook her head 'after last night my muscles are still really relaxed, feel like I've slept for hours'.
Luke grinned 'it wasn't a bad night, I'm surprised you didn't wake Faith up, screaming the place down!'. Jade slapped his arm jokingly, laughing despite herself.
'Well it's been a long time! Anyway, I need to get up, Mia and Elliot are taking me out for lunch, then Mia's insisting on taking me dress shopping for this bloody charity gala thing on Friday'.
Elliot and Mia were incredibly happy to see Jade out of the apartment and smiling. She'd dressed in a black maxi skirt and a red top, her hair lightly curly, though it was her smile they noticed most when they all met at the Italian restaurant.
Elliot grinned over at Jade 'so, is everything...better?'. She nodded, sipping her red wine 'it's on it's way back, thanks- both of you'.
Mia and Elliot both looked happier and Elliot nudged her lightly 'you had sex last night didn't you?'.
Jade blanched 'what the fuck is wrong with you Elliot?'. He laughed, tucking into his food 'ha! I knew you had some colour back in your cheeks! God Luke's a dirty dog isn't he? Even a bloody stabbing can't slow him down'.
Mia rolled her eyes, choosing to ignore her brother and look at Jade 'so, babe, we going shopping for a ball gown today?' Jade sighed, rolling her eyes a little at her Aunt 'yeah... I guess I've got to haven't I?' Mia nodded, looking thrilled.
As the three made a move to leave, Elliot pulled Jade into a tight hug, kissing her hair. 'I'm glad your back, J'. She smiled back, kissed him on the cheek and left without another word or a backwards glance.
By Saturday morning, Elliot would be regretting not spending more time with his niece, and would wish he'd told her just how much he loved her, as if she was his own child.
Jade knew it was a Charity gala on behalf of the City and knew she had to make a proper appearance. On Friday evening she said goodnight to Luke and Faith, getting into a sleek black car with Carrick and Grace.
Jade was wearing a long, sleek, strapless black dress with a lace overlay, her naturally tanned skin looking stunning against the material. (The dress: . )
Her hair was in a sleek, twisted up-do, her only accessories a pair of plain black studs. Her makeup was minimal and yet she looked stunning, the scar on her shoulder visible but he frankly didn't care, feeling incredibly happy still from her family being back together in one piece.
Jade didn't really know anyone at the event, a little bored with the arbitrary schmoozing and 'networking' that people were doing. Her Grandparents were in their element, at a high class social event without the effort of having to host it personally.
In Israel, Daniel knocked on Ari's office door, a slightly sinking feeling in his stomach. 'Ari...you mentioned the other day that you hadn't been able to contact your daughter Elena...I've done the work you asked...she's missing. Ari, I've tried everything, really, but I think somethings happened, and it's not good'.
Ari sat back in his chair, not giving away any emotion on his face, watching Daniel intently 'you understand that the fact my daughter is Jade's mother came out the other day?'.
Daniel nodded 'yeah, Jade called me a while back. She hasn't run away, the thing is, Ari, I think it's got something to do with her ex husband'.
Ari looked up sharply, worry now awash over his face 'shit, are you sure?'.
Daniel nodded 'yeah, it looks like he's hacked her email accounts recently in the last few weeks, and possibly her back account, a, uh-' he glanced at the notes on the paper in his hand 'Lincoln Jameson is his name, is that the guy?'.
Ari looked pale and physically sick 'he's taken her...I'm going to America'.
In Seattle, Jade was still meandering around the enormous City building, admiring the big stone pillars and marble floors.
Jade didn't really compute the people who were all trying to 'network' with her or ask for paintings, feeling tired and bored, wanting to go back home,
Right as Jade made the decision to head home within the hour, just as two burly, well built men at the event received simultaneous text messages.
From: Jack Hyde
You know what to do.
Both of them started moving towards Jade through the busy crowd, both armed underneath their expensive black suits- which were courtesy of Lincoln Jameson's impressive bank account.
No one in the crowd noticed the men moving towards Jade, joined quickly by Jack Hyde, who had pure anger in his eyes, which were locked on the back of the petite artist in the black lace dress.
Dun dun dun
Chapter 50 is up tomorrow- I wrote it in Italy on holiday back in the summer holidays so it's nice to finally get there
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