His Wicked Pleasure (23 page)

              “Surprise,” yelled the people in the beautiful room as the lights were turned on. Declan walked inside and let his eyes adjust before looking around.

              “Well, don’t just stand there,” said Paul hitting Declan on his back. “Go say your hellos to people.”

              “I still don’t see my Barbie Doll,” said Declan nervously.

              “Trust me,” said Paul with a huge smile. “She’s safe and she’s around somewhere. Who do you think put this whole thing together?”

              Flashes went off and Declan realized his picture was being taken. He managed to smile and, hopefully, look more relaxed. This wasn’t his usual scene and he wasn’t completely sure how to act. Following Paul and Lorie, he noticed his mother and father standing up waiting for him.

              “Mom, Dad? Wow,” said Declan at a loss for words. “How did you get here?”

              “That beautiful girlfriend of yours called and made all the arrangements,” said his mother as she hugged her son tightly. “We’ve missed you.”

              Feeling incredibly guilty for not calling his parents, he choked up. “It seems I owe you both a huge apology.”

              “Don’t,” beamed his father looking at his son with pride. “Let’s look at this as a new beginning. Happy birthday.”

              “Thanks,” said Declan feeling a little less stressed. He walked around and greeted the rest of his family and the rest of his guests. The moment he sat down, the lights were turned off, except for one light in the center of the room. Music started to play as a couple began to dance. A swing incased in flowers slowly dropped from the ceiling.

              “Ladies and gentlemen, Kristie Rossi.”

              Kristie held her position on the swing and began singing ‘Thinking Out Loud’. As the swing slowly made it’s way down, her best friend William Guerra helped her down and danced with her while they performed the perfect duet. Once the song was over, Kristie walked over to Declan and hugged him. “Happy birthday.”

              Lifting her off the ground, he said, “I can’t believe you did all this.”

              “I had a lot of help,” she said smiling at him. Turning towards the center stage, she looked around at the crowd and clapped. “I can’t tell you how amazing you all look from where I’m standing. Thank you all for joining us tonight to celebrate the birthday of my very handsome boyfriend. Tonight is all about family and close friends. So without further ado, let’s all have some fun.”

              As she said that, the back wall opened and inside was a huge party room equipped with slot machines, card tables, a few roulette wheels, and crap tables. “You’ll find play money and chips against the wall. Please keep in mind that gambling is still illegal unless you’re cool enough to know a Rossi or two.”

              Kristie turned and put down the microphone. As she turned around, she bumped into something solid. Looking up, she smiled.

              “Barbie Doll,” said Declan with a huge grin. “I can’t wait to have you all to myself. You look delicious.”

              “Oh get a room already,” said William gagging.

              “Don’t give him any ideas,” said Kristie smiling at her best friend. “Where are your mom and dad? I want them to meet my handsome man.”

              “Come on then,” said William leading the way. “Let’s find them before my dad loses his shirt.”

Chapter Twenty-Two

              Kristie stretched and got out of bed and pulled on her robe with a yawn. “Come on Ares,” she called while she opened her door and walked downstairs.

              “Morning,” said Lorie standing there dressed in the clothes from last night.

              “Morning,” said Kristie smirking. “Looks like someone had a great night.”

              “That was really nice of you to invite Paul’s family to Declan’s birthday party. You really surprised him. Me too.”

              “Of course I’d invite Paul’s family. Isn’t he part of our family?” asked Kristie as she opened the back door to let Ares out.

              “What are the plans for today?” asked Lorie watching her sister getting food ready for Ares.

              “I rented out the back room of the diner. We’re all meeting there in two hours,” said Kristie as she glanced at her sister.

              “Paul thought that was the time,” said Lorie nervously.

              “Yes. Declan has no idea,” said Kristie smiling.

              “Um. Yeah. About that,” said Lorie glancing at her sister for a moment. “Paul’s mother accidentally slipped and told Declan she’d see him in the morning.”

              “Okay. No big deal,” said Kristie with a grin. “I just want him to spend time with his parents. I don’t think he talks to them that often.”

              “I gathered that,” said Lorie feeling uncomfortable discussing Declan’s business. She opened up the back door and Ares came running in for his breakfast.

~*~*~*~

              Kristie finished getting dressed and was slipping on her shoes when Ares started to jump up and down. Looking at him oddly for a moment, she opened up her bedroom door and smiled.

              “Your little boy heard his daddy and got excited,” exclaimed Kristie while standing on her toes and kissing Declan hello. “Happy birthday G.I. Joe. Do you want your present now?”

              “My family’s downstairs.”

              “Get your mind out of the gutter,” laughed Kristie while she pulled out two gifts from under her bed.

              “Am I supposed to open them now?” he asked in a nervous voice.

              “Are you not used to getting gifts? Of course you open them when they are given to you.”

              “Oh,” he replied while nervously rubbing the back of his neck. “Which one should I open first?”

              “The blue box is from Ares and the green box is from me.”

              “Why did you do this? You went completely overboard. I can’t begin to imagine how much that party must have cost.”

              “Did you enjoy yourself?”

              “Yes.”

              “That’s all that matters to me. Now open your gifts.”

              Choosing the blue box first, Declan sat down on Kristie’s bed and ripped off the wrapping paper before he opened up the box. For a moment, all he did was sit there and stare at his gift.

              “Is...is something wrong?” asked Kristie nervously as all color drained from her beautiful face. “If you don’t like it I can get you something else.”

              Declan pulled out the silver dog tag with a dramatic angel standing guard of a soldier. He looked at Kristie and felt his heart melt. Turning it over, he saw his personal information engraved on the back. “I love it. Thank you. Thank you for everything.”

              Rubbing her hands together with excitement, she exclaimed, “Open mine now.”

              He walked over to Ares and said, while roughing him up a bit, “Thank you. I love my gift. Now I better open up your mommy’s present before she bites my head off.”

              Kristie stood there watching Declan and lifted up her cell phone to take a few pictures. He looked up at her, held up his gift and smiled for the camera. “Such a good sport.”

              He pulled off the green wrapping paper and froze when he looked at the green wooden box with the golden crown and lettering stating Rolex. “Come on Barbie Doll,” he groaned while opening up the box and pulling out a gold Daytona watch. “This is insane.”

              “Every sexy man should have a good watch,” said Kristie hugging Declan. “Put it on and let’s go so I can visit with your family before breakfast. Don’t look at me like that; they’re leaving later on today.”

~*~*~*~

              Kristie and Declan waved goodbye as Declan’s family left. Wrapping his arms around her, he said, “This was the best birthday ever.”

              “Oh,” said Kristie taking his hand and leading him inside her house. “It’s not over yet. I have one more surprise for you.”

              “Stop. I can’t take anymore. I just want to spend the rest of my birthday with you and Ares. Where is my little boy anyway?”

              “He’s inside waiting for you. Go upstairs, I’ll be right there.”

              “Okay but don’t take too long.”

              Kristie waited for him to close the bedroom door and gathered her supply bag, changed her clothes and opened the bedroom door, dropping the bag on the floor. “Birthday boy,” called Kristie in a seductive voice. “Go sit in that chair right there. No turning around. Just do as your told.” Moving behind him, she said, “Clasp your hands behind your back and close your eyes.”

              “Really?” asked Declan completely clueless.

              Kristie stood behind him and tied his hands together. She placed a blindfold over his eyes and began lighting candles in a variety of colors and scents. Once the scene was set to her liking, she turned on the music and stood in front of him. He leaned forward as if he could sense her there and she savored his need. She pushed his blindfold down.

              “Seaman Recruit Kristie Rossi reporting for duty sir,” said Kristie bending forward to show ample cleavage in her sexy Naval costume. Her full breasts were practically spilling out of the tiny midriff top. Bringing his eyes lower, he looked at her tight, toned abdomen, short skirt and toned legs.

“Are you seriously trying to kill me?”

              She saluted him and said in a seductive voice, “First order of duty is to drive my recruiter to the point of no return.”

              Declan was out of his restraints the moment she stood in front in him and sat there in agonizing pain as her body sashayed and gyrated around him.

              Kristie bent over in front of him and eased off the tiny white thong she was wearing and tossed it at him.

              “Barbie Doll,” groaned Declan.

              “Sir,” replied Kristie bringing the back of her thumb to her mouth and holding it there for a moment. “Is there something else I should be doing? Am I being a good little recruit?”

              “I think you’re a very naughty little recruit. Stick your ass in my face one more time and I promise I won’t be responsible for what happens next.”

              “I don’t think so,” said Kristie bending over in front of Declan with her legs spread, face down to the floor and her long blonde hair hanging over her.