Heart of Ice (10 page)

“You’re doing it again.”

“What?”

“Mother Henning me.”

“Well, quit acting like a damn child.” He
said downing his drink and giving his friend a hard glare. It was
time to get little Christina out of there, put her in the care of
Matt, and if he could screw the nice leggy blonde while he was at
it—would be a great day’s work.

Chapter 12

Christina stared at her phone as it
disconnected. Was Collum really going to come here and pick her up?
She wasn’t some package to be pick up and delivered. These men were
crazy! She had to be giving off some weird pheromone that rich men
were attracted to. She sighed getting into her car. She was not
leaving her baby behind. Matt could kick rocks for all she cared.
She didn’t miss him. He was crazy! Delusional. Derange. Okay, maybe
she did miss him a little. She missed those rough hands, and how he
made her feel so feminine. She sighed. Going through the lobby she
ignored the stares she got from other people. She guessed they were
still shell shocked from the time Matt escorted her out of her
apartment that morning. Her face heated up at the thought.

Rushing through the door with her flaming
red face she hadn’t noticed that Sarah let herself in. In her hands
was the business journal.

“Is it true?” she asked.

“What?”

“Don’t lie to me.” she said as tears sprang
to her eyes, Sarah couldn’t believe that her best friend was
leaving her. She had no one else she could turn to. She couldn’t
call anybody at home. She didn’t even want to think about her home
life. Fear for herself and fear for Christina prevented her from
doing so. She took a deep breath.

“I’m not mad, Chris.” It was then Christina
noted the paper in her hands. Christina was still hurt about the
words that Sarah said to her, but seeing her tear stained face
erased all the hurt she’d been feeling.

“Shh, calm down. You think I would leave
Nashville without you.” She told her friend. Christina had no idea
how this was going to work, but if she was working as a CFO
assistant, clearly she should be bringing in some money and would
be able to help Sarah.

Sarah breathed a little easier. Christina
was the only reason why she made it this far. She had already
withdrawn from her classes a long time ago. She just didn’t have
the heart to tell Christina. She didn’t need money, she had plenty
of that but that was something she couldn’t disclose. Christina
grabbed Sarah’s hand and led her to the couch. A glass of chocolate
rouge would fix her right up. Christina poured Sarah and herself a
glass before taking a seat on the couch. The wine was a deep red
with a hint of chocolate. It was mouthwatering and something that
she needed right now, especially with Matt doing his take over,
Collum coming to pick her up and Joshua stalking her. A depressed
sigh escaped from her lips.

“Tell me, how was it in Aspen?” Sarah asked
wiggling her eyebrows at Christina. She laughed at her friend this
was exactly what she had been missing.

“It was so romantic” she said with dreamy
eyes.

“And”

“Huh?”

“Spill it. How was your first time?” she
asked eager bouncing on the sofa.

“Sarah you are going to make me spill this
wine.” She whined.

“Then spill. Did you go so slow and easy?”
Sarah asked with curiosity burning in her eyes. Christina looked at
her friend. How was she supposed to say this aloud? She wondered if
there was a possibility of her face melting off because it was
certainly on fire. She downed her glass of wine.

“He fucked me hard, rough, and into a
mindless state.” She said fleeing towards the bathroom. Excuse me?
Did Sarah hear her correctly? She couldn’t have. Not her sweet
little Chris. She just dropped the F bomb, and she did it hard and
raunchy during her first time.

“Wait a minute! You’re not escaping me! Get
out here. We are going to talk about this like adults.” Sarah said
banging on the bathroom door. She laughed as Christina cracked open
the door and looked at her with wide eyes.

“Are you sure you lost your virginity?
Because you still look an innocent little puppy,” she said grabbing
Christina and hugging her to her breasts.

“Sarah, you are going to smother me with
those things. I’m not as tall as you.” Christina giggled as Sarah
released her.

“Wait a minute did you use any of the toys
that you packed.”

“Crap, I totally forgot about them. Let me
check and see if I packed them.” Christina raced to her room to
check her luggage.

“Oh no! I’m going to die from embarrassment.
I think Matt has them.” Kill her now. Please someone just kill her
now. Damn Sarah and her vulgar ways. The thick hot pink dildo was
bound to give her away. Why did she have to pick such a large
one?

“Well, well, well, looks like the little
innocent puppy has some explaining to do.”

“This is your entire fault. Sarah I’m going
to kill you!” Christina said leaping up from the floor. She chased
Sarah around the condo until they could no longer run anymore. They
both lounged on the sectional trying to catch their breath.

“Oh my goodness! Is that really the time!
I’ve got to get ready.”

“Where are you going?” Sarah asked watching
her friend make a beeline for her room. She watched as Christina
tossed clothes everywhere.

“What do I wear?”

“Well, I can’t figure that out unless you
tell me,” she told her exasperated. Christina didn’t really have
time to talk.

“Sarah I don’t know. I’m running out of
time. Collum will be here in a second.”

Wait a minute Collum; she thought Christina
was with Matt. Were the two sharing her? Did they have some secret
ménage à trois going on? She shook her head. Christina could have
the playboy she wasn’t interested any way.

“Calm down, you can wear this deep navy blue
dress. It hugs all of your curves. You can pair it with those
strappy black heels. I know you don’t like make up, but we can do a
deep plum or maybe a nude color for your lips.”

Christina grabbed the items from Sarah and
got dressed. Once she had the dress on she looked in the mirror,
maybe she shouldn’t be wearing something that hugged her curves
like this. Matt would have a cow. Screw him; he was in deep shit
anyway. She gathered her items and favorite clutch and exited the
bathroom.

“Collum should be here in a second. Sarah
make sure you have everything you want to take with you pack. I’m
not sure, but Collum may want to leave tonight.”

“Are you absolutely sure.”

“Yes, Sarah. You are coming with me.”

“I mean about going to New York.”

“Well my new job is there, career, and a man
that I am going to kill the second I get there.”

Sarah was confused. Was Christina with Matt
or Collum? The doorbell rang. They both hurried out of her bedroom
towards the door.

“Wait!” Christina shouted at Sarah before
she opened the door. Christina walked towards the door and used the
peephole. Thank God, it wasn’t Joshua. It was Collum.

“You can have him. Jeez. All you had to do
was say something.” Sarah mumbled leaving Christina in the foyer
area. Christina was so confused. What the hell was Sarah talking
about? She would have to talk to her later.

“Collum.” She said opening the door. Collum
whistled as he opened the door. He grabbed Christina’s hand and
pulled her close.

“Now, I see what the fuss is about.” He said
putting his fingers in her hair.

“Collum, I don’t think Matt would like
this,” she said trying to back away.

“Who knew you were hiding all this gorgeous
hair in that bun. You have got to wear it down more often.”

“Let’s go,” she said stepping out of the
condo. She locked the door. When she heard another voice. Son of a
nut cracker! The shit just hit the fan.

“Christina turn around and look at me.” She
did as Collum instructed. She looked at him wide eyes as he mumbled
something under his breath before his lips descended onto hers.

Collum couldn’t resist the little beauty at
the door. He was glad that he could use the kid as an excuse for
kissing her. Her innocence made him want her. Those large grey eyes
stared so trustfully into his and like scum he took an advantage.
It seemed their little kiss did nothing to discourage Joshua, so
Collum took it up a notch. He expertly parted her lips before
shoving his tongue into her mouth.

“Hey buddy, what the hell do you think
you’re doing?” an angry male shouted. Collum fought his instincts
to counter his move.

“What does it look like I’m doing? I am here
with my female companion and I would appreciate it if you quit
stalking her.”

“Hey! She agreed to go on a date with
me.”

“Only because you blackmailed her.”

“Wait a minute, your face looks familiar,”
Josh said taking a good look at Collum. Christina hoped he didn’t
figure it out, but if they were both millionaires, it was more than
likely they ran in the same circles. What she really worried about
was that kiss. Why didn’t she shove Collum off her? The kiss was
demanding yet gentle.

“I just figured it out. You are Collum
Davenport, a notorious playboy. Christina stay away from this guy
he’s nothing but a player.”

“Joshua, I don’t know how many times I have
to tell you but my personal life is no concern to you.”

“Wait a minute, are you playing him?” he
asked.

“You said your boyfriend name was Matt, but
yet you’re clearly making out with this guy.”

“I said Matt to protect his identity. Not
everyone wants someone to know who they’re dating. Now back off.”
She said angrily at him.

“He’s going to hurt you, and you’re going to
run back crying. I’ll be here waiting.”

“Whatever. This is getting old. Christina
let’s go.” Collum said placing his arm around her waist. Christina
realized as she left with Collum, she was in big trouble. She liked
that kiss just a little bit too much.

Chapter 13

Christina got into the car with Collum. She
was scared and confused. Why did she like the kiss that she shared
with Collum? Had kissing always been so much fun. Was she moving
too fast with Matt? She never had a boyfriend let alone been kissed
until Matt came along. If she liked Matt so much why did she also
like Collum kisses. What was going on?

Collum felt like a cad at the confused look
reflected on Christina’s face. She was an open book, it was so easy
to read her.

“Don’t think about it too much doll. Just a
little bit of acting to throw the guy off.” He said starting the
car up. He was going to take her to a nice restaurant down town
before departing. He at least owed her, besides she was gorgeous.
Matt couldn’t have all the fun. He watched as she brought her
fingers to her lips. He was dying to know what was going on inside
that head of hers. She cast those large grey eyes towards him; his
heart stumbled in his chest. He gripped the steering wheel tightly.
What was he doing? Why would Matt be blessed with such
innocence?

“It’s not your fault. Collum. It’s just
acting.”

He heard her light whispering and relaxed
slightly. He was almost weary from all the excitement. She wasn’t
the only one confused.

“Tell me, what’s going on inside of that
head of yours?” Christina took a deep breath. She wasn’t sure it
was smart to tell him that she liked the kiss. It was something
that was bound to get them both killed.

“It’s just…” she trailed off looking out the
window.

“What?” Collum asked. He was desperate to
know what was going on. Pulling up to the restaurant, he called her
name once more.

“Tell me, you can’t leave me in the dark
like that.”

Christina looked at him. His hazel eyes were
almost golden in moonlight. He was handsome, but Matt he was
breathtakingly beautiful; his presence commanded attention.

“I’ve never been kissed like that before.”
Collum looked at her with incredulity. Surely she was mistaken. His
eyes bore into the side of her head.

“I meant that Matt was the first guy I’d
ever kissed and you’re the second.” Oh god, was it her or was it
getting hot in here?

“I mean not that Matt’s a bad kisser or
anything…umm, and you’re not a bad kisser either…umm,” someone
shoot her now. She was making a fool of herself.

Collum watched as her skin flushed beet red.
He tried to hold the laughter in.

“Christina.” She casted her gaze toward
Collum once he called her name. A gasp left her mouth as he closed
the distance between their lips, effectively shutting her up. She
tore her face away from Collum.

“You can’t do that Collum. There’s no excuse
this time.” She was on the verge of hysteria.

“You don’t have to tell him.” He said
inching closer.

“No! I can’t lie to him.” She said as tears
sprang to her eyes. Collum really looked at her. He wanted her and
badly.

“Do you love him?” he asked her. He watched
her closely. Denial, confusion and finally defeat settled into her
face.

“He steals my breath away.”

“Good, you have my blessing.” He said
getting out of the car. Wait a minute was this a test? If so she
was going to kill that fucker. This time her face was a flaming red
not innocent blushes, the fury of a volcano explosion swept through
her veins filling her with rage. Collum came around and opened her
door.

“My lady,” he said holding out his hand.

“Your ass is mine,” she said smiling. Collum
glanced at her from his peripherals. What happened to his little
innocent puppy? It had been replaced by a devil. A very angry
devil. His guffaws filled the air. Christina turned her nose up at
Collum and kept walking. This was going to be a long night.