Take a Breath (Take 1) (29 page)

   “Jake, it’s not just you, believe me.”  He buries his
head into my shoulder and we lay there for a while trying to catch our
breaths.  The candle light is dancing off Jake’s silhouette, as I
watch fascinated by his beauty.  I’m so happy; I never want this
moment to end.  

   “Ana, I...”  

   “Yes, Jake?”  I suddenly
feel that this next sentence is going to be one of the most important
sentences of my life.  I wait patiently.  

   “Ana I...” 
Suddenly at the pivotal moment Jake’s phone decides to chime and all
thoughts about what was about to be said next are lost.  “Sorry
Ana, I have to get this just in case, you know, work?”  

    I nod in
understanding as Jake fumbles to reach for his phone.  Moment
immediately ruined by whoever is on the other end. 

    “Bennett. 
Oh it’s you.  Yes its fine, go ahead.  Sorry to hear about
that buddy.  Ok, I hope you feel better soon. Yep, Ok.  You
know they will probably want to come visit, don’t you?  Ok, just
so you know.  I will give you a heads up.  Yep, speak
later.  Bye.”  He flips his phone shut.  “That was
Tony.”  

    I wriggle underneath him and Jake manoeuvres himself
off.  “I take it he’s still not well then?”  

    He shakes his
head, “No, he says he has some sort of stomach flu, so he can’t make it
tomorrow.  He says he should be in on Thursday, but I think the
Feds will want to go to his home once they realise he’s not coming
in.”  

    I move myself onto my stomach and lean up, so I can look at
him better.  He lies on his side and with one finger gently traces
from my shoulder down to my back.  I shiver under his touch.  

   “My god you look so damn sexy in that outfit.  Ana, as much as I
enjoyed that little stunt you pulled; don’t ever do that to me
again.  I’ve waited long enough to hold you; I don’t ever want to
feel that restricted again.”  I laugh.  “What?” Jake
asks.  

   “I thoroughly enjoyed myself I must admit.”  He flings
me over and climbs on top.  He grabs my wrists and pins them to
each side of the bed.  

   “If anyone is cuffing anybody here, it’s
going to be me.  I have the badge remember?”  

    Heat resumes
back between my legs.  Dang it, can I not just get enough
already?  He kisses me, licking his tongue across my lip. 
It’s so erotic.  

   “Sweet Ana, you taste so good in every which
way.”  

    He lets go of me and climbs off.  I feel the emptiness
straight away and mourn for his touch again.  

   “Nice choice of song
by the way.”  Jakes says.  

   “I thought so,” I mused.  

   “You like your music, don’t you?”  

   “Yes, it helps me think a lot
and helps me run, when I can get out of the house that is.”  I
look at him but he’s not amused.  

   “You know, when I was about 12
years old; I had this Bon Jovi Album, Keep the Faith I think it was
called.  I loved that album, used to play it over and over again,
but then it broke.  I was really upset for a while after.” 
The slight pain in my stomach erupts as I remember just how it became
broken in the first place. 

I was playing it in my bedroom about the 50
th
time, when Alan came in.  I had my headphones in my ears as I
didn’t want to make any sound to alert him.  It was no use anyway
he came barging in.  He took it from me shouting about being sick
and tired me playing Bon Jovi over and over; that I must want to fuck
him and that he would show me that he was a real man one day.  He
took it from the walkman and crushed it under his foot.  I was
mortified, I wanted to scream at him, but then he had got up close to
me and I was scared to death.  He grabbed my breast and squeezed
hard and I yelped out.  My mum then starts calling to him from the
stairs, so he huffed his way out told me to clean the shit up, and that
was it.  I will never forget it though. 

   “That’s
a shame.  I take it you never got another one?”  

    I daren’t
get another after that incident.  “No, I grew up getting into
other music, although I still like Bon Jovi,” I said.  

   “Yes, but
he’s not as good looking as me though is he?”  

    I nudge his arm,
but he’s right.  “No Mr Bennett, he is not as good looking as
you.”  I pause a moment.  “You know, I would like to have a
shower with you, but I’m afraid your exceptionally large head may not
fit through that bathroom door.”  Jake stands to attention, grabs
me, lifts me into his arms and winks.     “You wanna bet?”  

    I
giggle and wave my feet about as he takes me to the showers and places
me gently on the floor.  He starts the shower up as I put my leg
up on the bidet to unhook my suspender belt.  

   “My god that’s a
sexy sight.”  

    I look at him and smile and we take our shower
lathering each other up.  Once dried I put on a tank top and boxer
shorts and we head downstairs to have a quick snack. 

I
opt for some cereal and fruit and Jake puts on a couple of slices of
toast.  We’re sitting eating when Matthew comes through the
door.  I check the clock and find it’s already 11.20pm.  

   “Hey
you guys are still up?” 

    I watch him smiling.  

   “What?” Matthew
asks.  

   “Come on then tiger, who’s this Cindy then and how long
have you been hiding her?”  Jake looks as eager for him to answer
the question as I am.  

   “We’ve been hanging out, you know for a
couple of months now.  I didn’t want to say anything as I didn’t
know how it was going to go, but I really like her.”  

   “Well by the
look I saw on her face I’d say the feeling is mutual.”  Matthew
seemed contented by my remark.  

   “You’ll have to invite her round
for dinner sometime then; if you like her that much son.”  Matthew
nodded and smiled at Jake.  

   “Clive was all up in my face about you
two when we left.”  

    I wince, “I’m really sorry about that
Matthew.  I didn’t think.”  

   “It’s ok but he wouldn’t shut up
about it.  I kept telling him to concentrate on his girl instead
of asking me questions about what’s going on at home between you
two.”  

    Oh dear, “I feel really bad now Matthew, I’m so
sorry.”  He came and gave me a hug and told me not to worry.  

   “I better hit the hay, got school tomorrow and I’m feeling beat.” 
He dragged his feet.  

   “Don’t you want something to eat, a
snack?”  Jake asks.  

   “No Dad, I’m fine, we all went for a
pizza after the match so I’m good to go.”  

    We said our goodnights
and off he went up to bed.  Very soon after I could feel how heavy
my eyes were feeling.  

   “Come on you, we have to be up in just over
6 hours.”  

    I gave him that look.  “Ana, I could never be that
tired.  Once the alarm goes off, you’ll just have to lie there and
think of England.”  

    I laugh loudly, “As if I could ever do that
with you.”  We put our plates away in the dishwasher and he lifts
me up to carry me upstairs.  “You don’t have to keep carrying me
everywhere, but I could get used to this you know.”  

    He kisses me
tenderly, “So could I Ana. So could I.”

Chapter 24

Again
the alarm goes off at 6am, and again I want to go back to sleep, but
the feel of Jake nibbling my ear gets all my senses going into
overdrive.  Once again, he has me at his mercy.  “Jake you’re
incorrigible.”  He inhales the scent on my neck.  

   “Hmm, I
just can’t get enough of you.”  

    His hands suddenly feel like
they’re everywhere as I’m gently pulled out of my sleep into perfect
bliss.  Will it ever stop feeling like this?  I turn to face
him as I reach down and grab his cock.  It is throbbing against my
touch and he moans in appreciation.  “Always so ready Mr
Bennett.”  He moves on top of me and places his hand on my
sex.  

   “I could say the same for you Miss Sinclair.”

After
another spell bounding morning in bed, we get ourselves ready deciding
on a white and pink floral dress for today.  We make our way down
the stairs for a quick bite to eat.  I grab a muffin and juice for
Joe and make my way outside.  “Oh, you’re not Joe.”  

    Steve
laughs, “No, Joe’s on days, so he should be heading to work now.”  

    I feel remorseful, “Sorry I didn’t realise it was you in the car when
we got back, I thought I was waving to Joe last night.”  A look of
guilt comes across my face remembering how eager I was just to get back
home to execute my plan.  

   “Don’t sweat it Ana.”  

    I hand him
the muffin and juice and head back into the house.  Jake lightly
pats my backside as we say our goodbyes to Matthew, before heading
out. 

Again
it’s another beautiful sunny day, not a cloud in the sky.  I feel
nervous about going in to work after how upset I became yesterday, but
I have to get on.  I can’t let it rule me.  I suddenly
remember with annoyance that I won’t have Jessie with me today.  I
wonder how she got on last night.  I pull my phone out to text her
but then suddenly remember that it’s early and that she may be having a
lie in.  I don’t think she would appreciate me texting if she
were.  I wonder if I should text Tony, but I’m still a little
baffled by his behaviour the other day, unless he was just a little
delirious from his fever.

We
get to work in no time at all and I quickly get myself settled at my
desk.  Tom is hanging around Jake’s office with a man I’ve never
seen before, as they make their way in.  Probably just another
agent.  I boot up my computer and sift through a few case files
when I suddenly have the urge for coffee.  I get up and find
standing in front of me Jake, Tom and this new guy.  

   “Ana, this is
our new Detective here David Willis, he’s just started today and Tom
here will be showing him the ropes.”  

    He puts a hand out to me and
I take it.  He’s a little small about my height, but well in
proportion.  He only looks in his early thirties, but he has his
black hair slicked back with gel, a bit too much gel.  It makes
him look a bit like a slime ball.  If he is, then he’ll get on
with Tom no end.  

   “I’m sorry your name is Ana…?”  

    It is then
I decide to blurt out, “Bennett.”  I smile and then realise my
mistake.  Tom looks like he’s just heard the funniest joke ever
and Jake stands there aghast until a big smile develops on his
face.  My cheeks burn with obvious embarrassment.  “Sinclair
sorry, my name is Ana Sinclair.  Excuse me I have to make a
coffee.”  Shit, did I really just say that out loud?  I rush
to the coffee room and bang my head against the wall.  What is
Jake going to think of me now?  Shit, how am I going to explain
this? 

I
fumble about trying to make my coffee when Michael pops his head
round.  

   “I see you’ve met the new guy?”  

    I jump at the sound
of his voice and he looks worried.  

   “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare
you.”  

    I shake my head, “It’s ok Michael, I’ve just been a little
shaky lately that’s all.”  Also caused the world’s worst blunder
but never mind that.  

   “That’s completely understandable Ana;
you’ve been through a lot lately.  You know I’m here if you need
anything?”  

    Michael’s been so sweet recently; I wonder what’s
gotten into him.  “That’s kind of you Michael, thank you.”  I
pour my coffee and I’m just about to leave when Tom pops his head
in.  

   “I wished I had my camera out ready when you did that
Ana.  The look on your face, it was classic.”  

    I sneered at
him, “Fuck off Tom,” I scowl.  

   “Ooh tetchy Mrs Bennett.”  

    He
storms off laughing his head off and Michael looks at me in
wonder.  

   “Have a missed something?  You haven’t run off and
got married since you were in yesterday have you?  Is that why you
both left early?”  

    I put my hand up to stop him.  “Michael,
no we’re not married.  It’s just Tom pratting about.”  

    He
frowns, “Pratting about?”  

    Americans, they always need
translations, “Being an ass.”  Michael nods in understanding and
follows me out of the room.  He’s about to say something else when
Jake is standing there, the great Adonis that he is and looks at us
both.  Michael quickly retreats and Jake has that silly smirk back
on his face.  My own face flushes at his reaction.  

   “Are you
embarrassed Ana?”  I put my head down and he comes a little
closer, “Ana, look at me.”  

    I do as he commands, but I just want
the floor to swallow me up.  “Yes, embarrassed as hell.  I’m
sorry; I don’t know what came over me.  I keep saying that
lately.  I know it’s a lame excuse but it’s all I got.”  The
smirk on his face is still plastered there.  He’s obviously
enjoying my humiliation.