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  He then suddenly appeared through the automatic doors carrying two shopping bags in each hand. She looked at him quizzically. He placed his purchases in the boot and then climbed back into the driver’s seat.

  “Provisions!” He exclaimed by way of an explanation. “Oh and somebody needs a toothbrush if I am not mistaken.” He gave her that grin again, that made her insides turn to jelly. Jackie laughed but still blushed slightly at the insinuation. She shook her head. Wasn’t it obvious where this was heading? Were they not going back to his place? So, why was she blushing, when it was what she wanted?

  “What did you get?”

  “Apart from the toothbrush, you mean?”

  She giggled again. “Yes, apart from the toothbrush.”

  “I told you; provisions. I expect we will be pretty hungry.” He glanced sideways at her and her breath caught in her throat. “I got some wine, and I thought I’d cook you something.”

  “You can cook?”

  “Hey cheeky!”

  She laughed, “I’m sorry. I don’t know many men that can cook.”

  He smiled back at her. “I know what you mean. My dad couldn’t cook and didn’t have time either. My mum had five kids to deal with, so I asked her to teach me. I think she was grateful for the help around the house to be honest.”

  Jackie knew very little about Jason outside of the office and was intrigued. “Five kids – that’s a lot!”

  “Yeah. I’m the eldest. I have three sisters; Amy, Louise and Jennifer, and then Luke is the youngest. He’s their only natural child. In fact, he was a bit of a surprise. In twenty years of marriage, they’d had no luck. Then, along came Luke.” He grinned at her. It was clear how much he loved his family.

  “Then, you and your sisters are adopted?”

  “Yeah.”

  “Oh.” She paused. “I don’t know what to say about that. I mean; it’s great that you were adopted and have a lovely family, by the sounds of it. But sad too that you weren’t brought up by your natural family.”

  Jason reached over and took hold of her hand. “That’s ok. I see what you mean. Linda and Mike are my parents; I call them mum and dad. I barely remember my real mother and don’t remember my real father at all.”

  “Was it tough?”

  “My parents died in a car accident. I don’t remember much. I just remember staying with a succession of women that I called Auntie for a few months. Then one day I met mum and dad, and they asked me if I wanted to go and live with them. I’ve had a pretty normal life apart from that.” He smiled again. “Here we are.” He said as he pulled off of the road and drove down into a subterranean car park.

  “You live in this apartment building?” She asked impressed.

  “Yep.”

  “Man, I need to get promoted.”

  Jason laughed, “Perhaps you could have a word with your boss.” He raised his eyebrows at her.

  “Maybe I will.”

  Jason carefully parked the car in his parking space, and they both climbed out.

  “How long have you lived here?” She asked.

  “Um… about a year now.” He replied as he opened the boot and lifted the four shopping bags out.

  “Wow, what are you going to cook with all that?”

  “You’ll see.” He nodded to the boot, which she closed for him and then followed him to the lifts.

  “For future reference; you need to take the lift on the left not right, or you’ll end up in the wrong wing of the building.”

  “Oh, future reference? I’ll be invited again then?”

  “Could well be.” He winked. Man he was cute.

  The lift opened and out stepped a woman and her child. They waited to let them pass and then stepped in. As the doors closed, Jackie started to feel a little nervous. This was it – the moment she’d been waiting for was almost upon her. She straightened her skirt and smoothed down her blouse. Jason saw her, and she cursed inwardly. Jackie suddenly felt the desire ebb and wondered if she should make her excuses and leave, when Jason smiled at her. How did he manage to do that? With just one gesture, he had allayed her fears, and she knew that there was nowhere in the world she’d rather be, right now, than with him.

  They stepped out of the lift and together they walked down the hallway. Jason’s apartment was at the very end.

  “I was very lucky to get this apartment. The ones in the corners have larger balconies that wrap around the corner. It’s so nice on a hot summer night just to throw open the patio doors.” He sighed. “You’ve got to experience it Jackie.”

  She smiled back at him as he put the key into the lock.

  “And yes, that was an invitation.”

  Wow, she thought as he opened the door and they both stepped into the apartment. Is he suggesting he’d like more than just sex? Is he hinting at a relationship? She chided herself; Now slow down Jackie; don’t read more into this than there is.

  The apartment was large, with the main living area open-plan.

  Jason quickly pointed at the doors. “My room with en-suite bathroom. Guest room, guest bathroom.” He spun around. “Study. And the rest you can see.” He headed off into the kitchen. “Pull up a stool.”

  Jackie walked past the beautiful marble dining table and sat up at the breakfast bar as Jason unpacked the shopping bags.

  “Now, I know I said I can cook, but please realise that I am no gourmet chef.” He laughed. “Tonight, for your culinary delight, I will be making Spaghetti Bolognese!” He opened his arms out wide, to showcase the ingredients that he’d placed on the countertop.

  Jackie couldn’t help laughing. “It sounds perfect.”

  “Good. Now I have red wine to drink with the meal, and a white to have now.” He frowned, “Except that it’s warm.”

  “Put it in the freezer for a few minutes.” She suggested.

  “Aha! Nice idea!” He placed the bottle into the freezer, got two glasses out of the cupboard, and readied himself to begin to cook.

  In the office, Jason was efficient and pushy. He drove his team hard and always seemed on the edge. Here, however, he was extremely relaxed and very funny. This was a side of him that Jackie had never seen before, and she liked very much.

  Soon, the smell of browning onions filled the air. Jackie got off of her stool, to check the white wine in the freezer. It was still a little warm so she closed the door, and went back to watching Jason. He truly could cook, and she was impressed. She sighed wondering what was happening to her. The more time she spent with him, the more she liked him. She prayed that she wasn’t falling in love. She didn’t want to have to deal with an awkward office love affair, or have to find another job if it failed.

  As the water for the pasta started to boil, Jackie retrieved the bottle of wine from the freezer.

  “Do you have a bottle opener?” She asked him.

  He nodded, “In the drawer next to the sink.”

  Jackie poured them both a glass of cold wine.

  “Hmm…” She murmured as she sipped.

  “Nice?”

  “Very. I think it’s better that cold.”

  Jason took a sip from his own glass. “You’re right. I love Californian wine.”

  “Oh yes, new world wines are very fresh.”

  “I agree. I can’t seem to enjoy a European wine so much anymore. Do you like lots of garlic in your Bolognese sauce?”

  Jackie giggled. Garlic for a romantic evening? Oh well, she thought, at least he’ll have garlic breath too. “Yes, I love garlic.”

  Jackie watched as Jason continued to cook their dinner. He certainly was good in the kitchen. She was impressed. The wine was relaxing her and putting her in an amorous mood once again. Jason picked up his wine glass, drank from it, and stared at her.

  “You know, you’re so beautiful Jackie.”

  Jackie hesitated. She fought the urge to blush and decided to make a move. They were in his apartment after all. She rose from the stool and walked around the breakfast bar and up to Jason.
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  “Really?”

  Without taking his eyes from hers, he placed his glass back on the counter. “Really.” He stepped forward, and Jackie held her breath. Jason moved her hair away from her eyes. “You have beautiful eyes too.” He traced the contours of her face with his fingers and slowly bent his head towards hers. With barely millimetres between them, he hesitated, and the look of need he gave her took her breath away.

  Jason closed the gap between them as his lips touched hers. The fire was ignited; Jackie pressed herself against him and moaned as he slipped his tongue into her mouth. She hadn’t thought that he was the athletic type, but she was pleased to feel his taut, strong muscles as she ran her hands over his body.

  Jason’s hands were as strong as his body, and he held her tightly as his tongue sparred with hers sending bolts of electricity though them. Their breathing came hard and heavy. Their hands took on a life of their own as their desire increased. His hands felt so good on her body. He ran them down her back and cupped her buttocks. Jackie moaned with pleasure. With one hand, he held her firmly by one buttock, and the other traced its way back up and round to her breast. Jackie broke away from the kiss momentarily and moaned with pleasure. Jason smiled and pulled her back into the embrace. The fire was building, and Jackie knew she was near the point of no return, she wanted to tear his clothes off and make love to him right there in the kitchen. She needed him desperately, and as he pressed himself against her, she knew he needed her just as much.

  Jason pulled away from her, and Jackie felt disappointed, only to smile moments later when she realised what he was doing. Jason turned off the hob. “Dinner can wait until later.” He whispered; his voice was husky with desire.

  He turned back to Jackie and kissed her again. Her head span each time he did that, and she loved it. He bent down and scooped her up into his arms. She laughed with delight. No one had ever done that to her before. He carried her across the apartment and to the door of his room.

  Chapter 4

  Jackie paid no attention to the enormous room with its queen sized bed, oversized plasma TV on the wall, or the Jacuzzi bath that could be seen through the open door to the bathroom. All her attention was focussed upon the man who carried her, and how she was putty in his hands.

  As he put her carefully back down on the floor, Jackie reached up and kissed him again. He responded hard and fast, his arousal fighting to break free of his trousers. Jackie pressed herself up against it, and he gasped.

  Jason pulled back, reached for her blouse, and began to unbutton it. Jackie slipped her arms between his and worked to rid him of his shirt. She was all fingers and thumbs. She pulled the shirt out from his trousers and tried to pull it back over his shoulders. He stopped what he was doing to help her. Jackie removed her blouse, threw it on the floor, and reached behind her, to unfasten her bra. He watched her fascinated. He smiled in anticipation of the soft, pert orbs of her breasts falling free from the bra. He wasn’t disappointed.

  “Oh…” He moaned and stepped forward to cup them in each hand. He ran his thumbs over the hardening nipples.

  “Yes…” Jackie sighed.

  Jason bent his head down, took a nipple between his lips and flicked it with his tongue. Jackie’s legs almost gave way with the ecstasy of his attention. He rubbed the free nipple between his finger and thumb. Jackie writhed from the pleasure that shot through her.

  She reached down, unzipped her skirt, and pushed her panties down. Jason raised his head to see what she was doing. He groaned to see her standing naked in front of him. His eyes were fixed on the triangle of downy hair between her legs. Jackie stepped forward and took hold of his belt. She wanted to set him free. She watched him as he watched what she was doing. She removed the belt and threw it across the room. He laughed, and then closed his eyes as she reached for the button and zip to his trousers. Before she could get them down past his hips, his penis burst out from the opening in his boxers. Jackie smiled up at him, and he groaned as he felt it rub against her arm, leaving a trail of pre-ejaculate. Jackie pushed down his trousers, and Jason freed himself of his boxers. He sat down on the edge of the bed to rid himself of his socks. Jackie knelt in front of him. He knew what she was going to do and watched as she ran her tongue around his foreskin. She licked up the pre-ejaculate, which made him produce more, and then slipped his penis into her mouth. Jason moaned with pleasure as she sucked and moved his penis in and out of her mouth. Every time that she took him deeper into her mouth, his desire mounted, until he felt his scrotum tighten and knew that he would not be able to withstand much more of this.

  He pushed her away, “Your turn.” He picked her up and placed her on the bed as she wiped her mouth on the back of her hand. Jackie barely had time to catch her breath before Jason had placed himself between her thighs and was kissing and nipping her skin with his teeth. Jackie threw back her head and arched her back, as he teasingly licked her labia. She knew she was already soaking wet down there, and desperate for him to enter her. He sucked at her labia, and she began to grind her hips towards his face, urging him onwards. He pushed his tongue into her wetness and started to flick it around as he worked towards his goal. When he reached her swollen clitoris, he sucked on it. Jackie groaned loudly beneath him; he knew she wanted more. He continued to suck and lick at her sweet clitoris as she ground her hips against his mouth. He knew that she was nearing her climax and wanted to slow things down a little. He wanted to feel her orgasm while he was inside her. He pulled away and she whimpered with disappointment. He smiled impishly up at her, knelt over her, and began to kiss her passionately.

  Jason then rolled over and pulled Jackie on top of him. She spread her legs over him, as he kneaded her breasts; she loved the feel of his hot hands on them. As she positioned herself over his penis, Jason sat up and watched as she slid herself onto it, seeing the shaft disappear into her tight, hot vagina. He grabbed her buttocks, squeezed them, and pushed himself further inside her.

  Jackie arched her back as they both pressed against each other. She squeezed her buttocks together as she lifted herself up the length of his shaft. Their breath was coming hard and fast; their panting and moaning was in perfect time with their hips gyrating. Jason knew he was drawing near; his testicles were throbbing. Her vagina was so hot and tight that he knew his orgasm was close. He opened his eyes. He wanted to see if Jackie was also near her climax, and was glad to see that she was. She started to cry out loudly, and she pushed down harder on his penis. Jason gripped her tightly, and cried out too, as his scrotum contracted and he felt himself shoot into her. Jackie felt him ejaculate inside her, and that tipped her over the edge. Her vagina spasmed hard against his penis. Her orgasm was deep and long. She was lost in ecstasy, and Jason watched her face with pleasure as she tensed upon reaching her climax, and then trembled as she relaxed, her body convulsing with the aftershocks.

  Jason gently rolled her over onto her side, and lay beside her, kissing her tenderly. Jackie knew she was making little noises, and purring like a kitten, but that was the best sex she’d ever had.

  “You’re amazing – you know that?” Jason mumbled as he kissed her neck.

  Jackie giggled, “That makes two of us.”

  They lay in each other’s arms, dozing for some time until Jason’s stomach growled with hunger. Jackie laughed.

  “That’s embarrassing.” He mumbled. “Time for a quick shower, then I will finish cooking dinner.” He climbed out of bed and stretched. “You can stay there; I’ll call you when dinner is ready.”

  Jason walked over to the wardrobe and pulled out a t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants. He placed them on the end of the bed.

  “You can wear these, if you like.” He paused on Jackie’s side of the bed and gave her the softest kiss she’d ever felt. “Sweet dreams, sleepy.” He muttered and left her to fall asleep in his bed.

  Chapter 5

  Jackie awoke to the sounds of Jason cooking. The delicious aromas floated into the room, and forced Jackie to
wake. She stretched and felt the ache between her thighs. She smiled as she remembered what had occurred not so long ago. She could hardly believe it. Quietly, she crept out of bed and into the bathroom. Jackie gasped at the size of the room. It was the size of her bedroom in her one bedroomed starter-home. She shook her head and turned on the water in the shower. It was piping hot straight away. She smiled again; her hot water took at least a minute to warm up.

  Jackie stepped into the shower and felt the hot water run down her back. She always loved that sensation. Reluctantly, she washed all traces of their love making away, slipped into the sweatpants and t-shirt, and stepped out of the bedroom.

  Jason had his back to her and didn’t see her emerge, for which she was thankful. Her comb was in her bag, and her hair looked a mess. She grabbed the bag and quietly sought the comb. Jason didn’t look around until she had already begun to comb her hair.

  “Hey sleepy.” He smiled, crossed the space between them, and gave her a long, lingering kiss. “I see you found the shower, and my t-shirt looks great on you!”

  “Thank you.” She said shyly.

  “No worries. I thought you’d want to be more comfortable, than you’d be in that skirt.” He turned back to the cooker and grabbed a colander. “I think we are ready to eat.” As he headed to the sink to drain the pasta, he asked her to take the wine and glasses into the living room.

  The room was very plush and comfortable. Although, Jackie felt nervous being in front of such huge windows. She had to remind herself that no one would be peeping in, like in her cul-de-sac. Jason arrived with two steaming plates of Spaghetti Bolognese, and she finished combing her hair and put the comb away in her bag.

  “Oh, your phone beeped a couple of times. I guess someone wants you.” He smiled cheekily as he carefully placed the plates onto the coffee table.