Sweet Immortal (The Golden Collection) (17 page)

             
“Songs appropriate, don't you think?” I laughed

             
“Only if you can dance, Mr Thomas?” She laughed back at me.

             
“Ohhh, so much for you to learn.” Out of nowhere I spun her around and pulled her back into me. I lowered her down and leaned over to kiss her lips. I pulled her back up and began to swirl my hips, holding her close and guiding her.

             
“Wow” she looked impressed.

             
I shrugged and gave a smug smile. “What can I say? I'm a man of many talents.” She rested her head on my chest. “You should know that, Miss Dawson. I have a habit of making you convulse in the bedroom.”

             
She looked up and her cheeks blushed a little. “Your still on punishment!”

             
I twirled her around again and lowered her back down. Our lips itches apart. “I'll kiss you if you end this punishment crap?” My voice low and dangerous. She slowly began to bite down on that lip. “Well?” I raised an eyebrow.

             
“Okay” she shrugged.

             
I lifted her back up and she wrapped her arms around my neck. My hands grabbed her perfect arse. “Correct answer!”

             
“So?” Amber smiled while holding on to Brett's hand opposite us. “You never did tell us how you met the other week at dinner.”

             
Me and Georgina looked at each other and she burst into a fit of laughter.              I ran my finger over my lips. How was I going to answer this?

             
“Um mm” I began. “Its not something you would want to know!” I kissed Georgina's forehead and she smiled sweetly at me.

             
Brett yawned and looked down at his watch. “My bed is calling me. Amber, lets head back to the hotel.”

             
“Okay” Amber exhaled. Before leaving her eyes turned to Georgina. “You will tell tomorrow during lunch when he isn't with you!”

             
I was glad we didn't have to go that far to our room. The club we were at was in the hotel complex. I stood up and held my hand out for Georgina. As she rose I witnessed her wobbling all over the place. I scooped her up in my arms and carried her all the way to our suite.

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I placed her down at the door and she was leaning against the door frame. “Did you have a nice time?” I asked as I unlocked the door.

             
“Yes” she replied as she fell through the door and stubbed over to the bed. She kicked her shoes off and laid down. “Did you?”

             
I laid down next to her. I was tired. “Yes.” We turned to face each other. “I love you, Miss Dawson” I whispered planting a little kiss on her sweet nose.

             
“I love you too.”

             
With that we both fell fast asleep.

              My head was pounding.... Why did I agree to have lunch with Dee and Amber after a whole night of drinking? Amber and Dee were deep in conversation, while I sat with my head rested on the table. I had left Maxwell in bed, god he was lucky!

             
“You going to tell or what?” I looked up, both Amber and Dee were waiting for me to speak. “Come on, Georgina. I have been dying to hear how you met my brother!”

             
I rolled my eyes. Not this again? Why did everyone seem so interested at the moment?

             
Dee placed her head in her hands and her eyes went all dreamy. “Was it love at first sight?” She was a hopeless romantic at heart. Amber made a mocking face like she was going to be sick.

             
“George! Tell me?” Dee begged. “I'm getting divorced and I'm six months pregnant. I need to know if there is any hope for me.”

             
I reached out and grabbed my sisters hand. Carl was a bastard! He gone off with another woman and had filed for divorce. He was denying the baby was even his. Dee was better off without him. Dad had already promised her somewhere to live. Even in spite of how my Father behaved sometimes, he did care about me and my sister. I sat back and widened my eyes. They were not going to let this drop. Maybe I could tell them after all it didn't matter now as me and Maxwell were one day going to get married.

             
“You really want to know?” I teased. They both nodded and Amber clapped her hands in glee. I raised an eyebrow. “Amber, are you sure? After all this is your brother?”

             
“Just fucking tell me” she spat.

             
That afternoon I told Dee and Amber all about the  first encounter with my Mr Golden Rule.

              Me and Brett were sat poolside with beers. The best cure for a hang over. Georgina was lunching it up with the girlie’s. Oh, how I loved the high life! I didn't want to go home. Shame we only had a few days left.

             
“I can't do it!” Brett said.

             
I peeked over my sunglasses. “Do what?”

             
“Break up with you sister.”

             
“Why?”

             
He sat up on his sun lounger and I followed suit. “I don't know. One moment its like we have nothing in common. Then, I have to be with her all the time.”

             
I took my sunglasses off and gave my best friend my full attention. “Maybe you love my sister and your just scared to admit it. As sicking as I see it” I shrugged. “Someone has too!!!”

             
“Love?” He looked like someone had punch him in the chest and he was finding it hard to breathe. “How did you know you loved Georgina?”

             
“You just know, Brett!”

             
He began to shake his head. “I'm not sure if I could do the whole serious relationship thing again.” He let out an agonizing sigh. He must have been referring to the Ex-wife. He had never explained what had happened and frankly, it was none of my business.

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              “I was in the same position as you when I met Georgina. Do you know how many times I had to convince myself I could live without her.” Brett shook his head. “Too many! Then one day everything just fell into place and I realized I couldn't be with anyone else.”

             
Brett began to look around sarcastically. “Wow! Where's the real Maxwell Thomas gone?”

             
I gave a laugh. “Still here, mate. Just a new improved version of myself. Georgina has changed my life.” I gave a concerned look. “We have a few days left, just don't make any harsh judgements yet.” Brett nodded.

             
I laid back on my sun lodger feeling a little impressed by myself.

             
Had I just been a good friend?

             
I thought so. Georgina had changed every aspect of my life and I was actually liking myself now. Then the dreaded thought of Oxford hit me. Had any more sick packages been sent?

             
I knew I would have to tell Georgina soon. She had already worked out the bodyguard. She was too clever and inquisitive for her own good.

             
Maybe I should tell her before we head home?

             
NO! Yelled the voice in my head.

             
She would freak out and it would spoil the rest of our time in Spain. No, I couldn't risk fighting with her again. Once back in Oxford I would hire a private detective and find out exactly who this sick cunt was!

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CHAPTER 13

             
The holiday was over too quickly. It had been blissful hanging out with Dee, Amber and Brett. I even enjoyed seeing my Father although Maxwell was now golden boy. My Father had insisted they played golf again. I think he had taken a little shine to my Mr Golden Rule. Finally, I was with someone he approved of. I felt very sorry for Dee, here I was all happy and loved up. She was alone, at least she was excited about the baby.

             
I snuggled up to Maxwell. “The holiday was wonderful” I sighed, sadness filled my voice. After the weekend it would all be back to normal. “I wish we didn't have to go home.” Maxwell was working on his laptop. The first time in a whole week. Maybe he finally learned  to separate business Maxwell from fun Maxwell?

             
I wondered if I had taught him that?

             
I hoped I had taught him something in the last few months. He had changed and all in a good way. At the end of the day he had always been perfect to me, a little overbearing, demanding and controlling. That was all part of his charm.

             
“We will be home soon” he replied looking down at his watch. We were heading home on his plane and this time with air-hostess on board.

             
“Can't we just stay in Spain and never go back?” I cried.

             
“Afraid not... We have to sign the paperwork for our new home on Monday.” I watched a childish smile appear on his face. “Our home? I feel such an adult” he laughed.

             
“Could all passengers take your sits as we prepare to land” The pilot said over the intercom.

             
I looked over at Maxwell and pouted sadly. “Bliss is over!” Maxwell closed up his laptop and sat back in his seat. He grabbed hold of my hand and placed it up to his lips.

             
“We have the whole weekend to do whatever we please” he winked and planted a little kiss on my hand. “We haven't done the cuffing you to the bed yet!” He smirked and his eyes glazed over with pure heat.

             
I felt the wheels hit the tarmac. We were back in Oxford! I felt the disappointment wash over me. It was back to work, Debbie and all the other shit that came along with mine and Maxwell's life’s.

             
Just the thought of moving away and starting a fresh felt lush. I could suggest it to Maxwell but he wouldn't leave his business. He thieved in his success, plus he did look might fine all those business suits, especially the navy one! Indiscreet thoughts ran through my mind.

             
I stood up and grabbed my bag. It was all back to reality now. I made my way off the plane with Maxwell following behind. I had got to the last step when I felt someone grab hold of my wrist and pull it behind my back. It felt like they were breaking my arm.

             
I screamed out Maxwell's name. Something was placed over my nose and mouth. I couldn't breathe. I tried to move it away with my free hand but who ever it was had a tight grip.

             
“Georgina!” Maxwell screamed.

             
I heard what sounded like a gun shot!

             
Oh no!

             
Maxwell?

             
What the fuck was going on?

             
Then everything went black..........

              I slowly opened my eyes and tried to gain focus but everything look blurry.

             
Where am I?

             
Then I remembered what happened when I got off the plane. I sat bolt up.

             
“Maxwell!” I screamed. I tried to move but my hands were tied to the bed base. I was stuck. I called out again but I was alone. I laid back down and my tears began to fall.

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Where am I?

             
Where is Maxwell?

             
Will I ever see him again?

             
I couldn't stop my tears. The thought that something terrible had happened to my Mr Golden Rule killed me. Would I live to see him again? I began to pray that he was safe. I couldn't lose him or face never seeing his wonderful face ever again. I missed him already.