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Adam & Jesse Ch. 01

By: Tammi



As he was pulling into his driveway, he noticed the silver BMW was still following him. He wasn't sure how long it had been following him. The only reason he noticed it at all was due to his interest in cars. This car was custom and beautiful. It made his Porsche' look sick. But as he questioned why the BMW was following him, he saw that it pulled into the driveway across the street from his. He decided to take his time pulling into the garage and see if he could get a look at the driver. He watched and as he had hoped, the driver got out of the car before closing the garage door. He could only make out that the driver was a small female, and she had fairly long and wavy blonde hair. Then her garage door shut and she was gone. 


"Hey, we finally have a new neighbor. "He said upon entering the home. 


"Oh? I wasn't aware of any homes that were vacant on this block. "Mark, his roommate said.


"The one right across the street. I haven't seen anyone there since I've lived here. A blonde driving a BMW just pulled into the garage. Nice car. "


"That's Jesse. I guess she finally made it home. "


"You know her? Ever been in her car? "


"Hell, is that all you ever think about? "Mark laughed.


"It's a nice car. Hell, it's a very expensive car. What does this Jesse do? Maybe I need to get to know her. "He said grinning.  
"She's not your type, Romeo. "Talley said sarcastically as she walked in the room. "She is more like … "


"Enough. "Mark explained. " Jesse is a nice person, but Talley is right, she definitely is not your type. " 


"Well, now I am definitely interested. "


"Seriously, Adam, she isn't someone to be fucked with. She didn't get all that money from being stupid. And since I do like her, I don't want any problems with her. "Mark stated.


"Well, now I see why Talley doesn't like her, a little jealous maybe? " 
"Fuck off Adam. "Talley said and proceeded to walk up and kiss Mark. Afterwards, she flipped her hair up sarcastically in Adam's direction and marched out of the room. 


He laughed loudly, " I suppose your going to tell me she has absolutely NO reason to be jealous. "


"At least not of Jesse. "Mark laughed. 
"You do beat all. Any new faces I might be seeing or not seeing around here? "


"You of all people should know how things are. She has her flings just the same as I do. You already know that. It's who we are and what we like. "


"Are you so sure of that? "He asked matter of fact.


"I'm sure it keeps our lives interesting. She is as free to see others as I am and I don't want anything different. Enough of this relationship shit. Why am I still standing here sober? Let's open a few beers. "


The three of them sat around talking and drinking well into the evening. Both Mark and Talley were feeling the effects of the alcohol. As usual, Mark began pestering him about his love life, or as he put it, his lack of wanting a relationship. It always amazed him when people tried telling him to find someone or get involved. He could barely restrain from laughing especially when it came from someone who in his mind knew nothing about relationships. Not that he was an expert. He loved being with women, just not any one on any permanent level. He had seen too many times how things got screwed up once a relationship started. Hell, he admitted to himself, he was much better at being a lover than a partner. In fact, if he wanted to be totally honest with himself, he actually preferred being with married women or ones that were already involved. He justified this, as it was less likely a relationship would start, and he also loved challenges. With this thought, his mind drifted back to the BMW and the blonde. She definitely sounded like a challenge. 
"There are other things to talk about other than my sex life. Speaking of which, what is the story on this Jesse? "


"Her again. I'm going to bed. "Talley stomped off.


"Thanks asshole. I won't be getting any tonight. "Mark said trying hard to sound mad, but was not convincing.


"What? Did you and this Jesse have a thing? Is that why she gets so mad? What's the deal? "


"No. We are just friends. Not that I haven't thought about it, mind you. She is very attractive. "


"Then why not go for it? "


"She isn't someone that's easy to get close to. "

"So she turned you down. "He laughed.

"Hell, I thought we were getting to know each other pretty well and I thought she was interested. I apparently misunderstood, but she let me know quickly that she was off limits. She is different. "


"What? Different how? She prefer women? "


"No nothing like that. She's just …. well, hard to explain. It's almost as if she already knows what you are thinking before you do. Hell, I don't think she ever gets close to anyone. At least not close enough for people to really know her. "


"So how can you be good friends and why would that make Talley mad? "


"When you meet her you'll understand. Talley doesn't understand why Jesse doesn't have a man in her life, one specific one I mean. Talley seems to think all women actually need a man. Jesse is one woman that doesn't need one, nor want anyone in particular that is. Jesse enjoys flirting with a lot of men and I think Talley is jealous of the attention Jesse gets from it. " 


"And you say she isn't my type? Sounds like my perfect match. " He laughed sarcastically.


"Maybe, but there are two differences. She is extremely wealthy. She can have anything she wants. "Mark stated. 
"I don't have a problem with that. And the second thing? "


"She doesn't fuck around, not that she hasn't been fucked with. Believe me, she doesn't take well to that. "


"Let me get this straight, she has more money than she can spend, has everything she needs or wants, is good looking, and flirts but is not involved. Well, if that is true, I can only assume two things. She probably does fool around; you just don't know it. "

"And the other thing? "

"She is everything I have been waiting for. " 
"Fine, don't say I didn't warn you. I'm just letting you know how things are with her. She isn't like the other women you've been with who faint every time you look at them! She might even turn you down. In fact, I'm not so sure your ego could handle her. "Mark joked.

"Maybe it's your ego we are talking about here. "

"Not at all, I just thought you should know ahead of time what you might be getting yourself into. "

"Really. You do know that you're making it even harder for me to resist her, now, don't you? I suppose next you'll tell me that as her good friend, you take care of anyone that bothers her and that's why Talley has a problem with her. "

Mark burst out laughing, shaking his head back and forth. It took him several minutes to control himself. "I told you I am just her friend. She handles her own problems. In whatever way she feels like, and believe me, she would surprise even you. She also has several men that keep an eye on her in case she needs them. "


"I guess I'll just have to be careful and see for myself what she's all about. By the way, what does she do? You said she was well off? She win the lottery, inherit some money? What's her story? "


"For one thing, she is our landlady. She owns all the homes on this block besides having other ones. "


"Are you shitting me? "


"No. She also loves entertaining. She entertains a lot at home; it can get very noisy and very crowded. This way she rents to only those that won't bother her or complain. She also is very distrusting, so she screens the people she rents to very well. "


"So if I have a problem here, I call her. And I thought it might be hard to get to know her. "


"No, if you have a problem you tell me. Don't forget, she didn't screen you; she went on the fact that you and I are friends and she trusts me. Whatever you do, don't screw it up for me. "


"Yeah, Yeah, whatever. "


"Suit yourself. Besides if she's interested, she'll be the one to let you know. Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. "


"You sure aren't making it easy for me to resist her. Well, I need to call it quits for the night. I have to work tomorrow. "


"Oh shit, " Mark explained as he looked at the time. "I forgot I leave for Chicago early tomorrow morning. Take care of Talley while I'm gone. " 


"Yeah right. When will you be back? "He asked.


"Three or four days, depends on how fast I can set up all their equipment. " 

Adam was just turning on the shower when he heard Mark leave. Standing naked underneath the water, he was not in the least bit surprised when he opened his eyes and saw Talley boldly admiring his body. She stood only several inches shorter than his six feet, and as she let her blue robe fall to the floor, he grinned wickedly. She had the body of a model in his eyes, and it was obvious to him she knew this. She had beautiful auburn hair, cut short, with many layers of thick waves. He could almost feel the heat and intensity that her hazel eyes gave off. He continued observing her while she tantalized him with her body movements as she joined him in the shower.

"You definitely are a piece of work. Couldn't you at least wait till he was out of the driveway? " With his hands entangling themselves in her hair, he kissed her hard on the mouth, lingering until he felt her body pressing on his. He pulled her closer to him, now feeling her hands on his back and in his hair. He moved his lips down the side of her neck, nibbling. At the same time he ran one hand down her back pressing her to him while his other hand grasped her breast firmly, his fingers pinching her nipple. He knew she was excited; she enjoyed the roughness in their sex. He knew exactly what she wanted and with both of them dripping wet, he picked her up and carried her to his bed. 

He threw her down on the bed roughly. She was moaning as his mouth now went to her breasts, sucking and softly biting at one and then the other. His hand went between her legs, rubbing her pussy, and then forcing his fingers inside her. There was an intense heat between them, and Talley urged him to fuck her, and it was all he needed to do exactly that. They enjoyed the rough and wild abandonment of each other. 
Afterwards, he quickly got up and resumed his shower. She was still lying naked on her belly on his bed when he finished. He had put on a pair of black dress pants, and was drying his hair with a towel. Walking past her, he slapped her lightly on her ass. 

" The shower's yours if you want it. " Adam said. 


"Are you going somewhere? I thought we had the whole day. "


"Talley, we had sex. Don't make this into anything else. I have to get to work soon. Maybe we can get together later. " 

When he heard all the noise, he went to the front door to find out what was going on. Standing with the door wide open and looking out, Talley, having just a towel wrapped around her, came up close behind him asking him what all the commotion was about.


"I have no idea. Some girl almost drove into our garage door with her car. Some other nut pulled right up behind her and she jumped out of the car and raced to the back yard with him following. There see. "


They watched as the girl ran away laughing and the man chased her. She held up car keys and it was obvious the man wanted them. They watched as she came around to the front yard and grabbed the water hose, yelling for one of them to turn it on quickly. He did so, without thinking. The man came around the corner and she soaked him with the water. She was laughing hysterically, as the man slipped on the grass and fell.

" Fine, keep the damn car. You can deal with the boss. "The man smirked as he got up, luckily uninjured. He got back in his car and left. They watched as she regained her composure and turned to face them. Talley immediately turned and went back inside, but not before brushing her body seductively up against his. The girl smiled mischievously at him and to his surprise, she walked past him and followed Talley into the house. He turned to follow both women, but not before noticing the man across the street had now gone back into his own house. He too had been outside watching the activity.  
"Mark. "She called following Talley to the kitchen.  
"He isn't here, Jesse. "Talley said bluntly.


"Where is he? When will he be back? I have something for him. "Jesse spoke excitedly fast. She turned quickly and was facing Adam. He was immediately aroused when she slowly looked him up and down with a boldness that did not hide her approval. He was further amazed when she spoke changing her tone from that of an excited child to that of a seductive woman in seconds. 

"Mark definitely did you an injustice when he described you. You are definitely way too gorgeous. Now I understand why Mark can't ever get Talley to go with him. I wouldn't leave either. " 

"You're not exactly what Mark described either. "He said matching her seductive tone. It had never occurred to him that this young girl was the woman that he had been warned about or had seen in the garage. She wasn't much more than 5 feet tall, wearing very short blue cut offs and a tight T-shirt. Her hair was pulled back and she had a white visor on holding it up. The way that she spoke to him, he knew she was older than she appeared. It was then that he noticed how she looked first at Talley standing just in a towel, and back again at him, wearing just his pants. He swore softly to himself, knowing what she had to be thinking. 

"Well, just let Mark know I'm home and that's his birthday present in the driveway. Got to go. "She put the keys in his hand and softly smiled at him, a smile and a look he would come to find she used quite often, and one he wouldn't forget. "I am old enough, and you are way too gorgeous. "She said softly, leaving as quickly as she came. 
It took him a second or two to regain his composure. He grabbed Talley by the arm pulling her close. " Don't ever do that to me again. " 

"Do what? What are you so worried about? Afraid of getting caught are we? " 
 "Outside with the towel and all, you know what I'm talking about. And who is this we crap? You're the one cheating. Now you're little friend there knows. "


"She would never tell. She has nothing to gain by telling Mark, other than it might hurt him and that's not her style. "


"Oh, then she is assuming he really cares about you. " 
"What the hell is that suppose to mean? Shit. "


"Hell, she gives him a car for his birthday and they don't have anything going on? That's hard to believe. "


"My point exactly. "Talley said sarcastically. "He keeps saying they don't. Sometimes I think it would be easier if they did. At least then I wouldn't have to feel so damn guilty all the time. "


"You, feel quilt. I don't think so honey. "He laughed at her comment. " So are they fooling around or not? I take it you're really not sure. " 


"She isn't like that, at least that's what I keep hearing. "


"Oh yeah. I forgot. She doesn't fuck around. Hell, she looks barely old enough to fuck around. "He mocked. 
" And here I thought you were as smart as you looked. Have you not been listening at all? She is a very smart, well to do woman, not girl. "Talley laughed.  
"She would have to be, new white corvettes aren't cheap, and giving them away as gifts tells me there is nothing cheap about her. By the way, did you happen to notice the guy outside, the one that lives next door to her? This was the first time I saw him standing outside, usually he is either coming or going pretty quickly and that doesn't happen often. Do you know anything about him? " 
"He's Jesse's biggest admirer. That's probably why the guy gave Jesse the car so fast. He probably saw him too. "

"Then this guy is her boyfriend or something? I thought she didn't have a man in her life. "

"I don't really know what Richard is, Mark probably knows more about him. All I know is that he generally is everywhere she is. "

"Not everywhere. She just got back and he has been around. Obviously he wasn't with her. "

"You're right. Enough about her, why don't we …" She started to say as she put her arms around his neck.


"Honey, I already told you, I have to work. Maybe later, unless I get busy with other things, that is. I might just have to go meet my landlady. You can't blame me if I want to find out more about her. "  
"Yeah right. It's real obvious what you'd like her for. Hell, go for it. See what happens when you try getting rough with her. She won't like it like I do. " She flirted with him.


"There are always other approaches. I'm sure I'll be able to figure out what she prefers. After what just happened, I don't think that will be too hard either. "He laughed unable to control himself.


"Sure laugh now, but you'll see. She'll be the one that has you just where she wants too, long before you'll even know what happened. "


"Don't count on that, Honey. I am just as smart as I look. " 
Throughout the day, his mind constantly drifted back to Jesse. He had to admit that she definitely interested him. As he was instinctively suspicious, he couldn't help but wonder whom this girl really was, but there was one thing he knew for sure. The look she gave him was given intentionally to arouse him. And what irked him was that she had been successful in doing so and she knew it. Hell, he thought to himself, this girl had been definitely coming on to him. Yes, he decided, he was definitely going to get to know Jesse.


"Hey, Adam, are you making drinks or trying to make it with the dancers? "The man laughed.


"Sorry, you know how irresistible these women are. "He laughed.  
"Yeah, that's what caused my first and second divorce. "

"Well that's another reason for me to stay single. There are just too many to choose from. "Both men laughed, and Adam went back to pouring drinks. He did his best to concentrate on his job at, but his thoughts were never too far from Jesse. It had been a long time when his curiosity had aroused such excitement in him.

He was born Adam Farrows, and now at 38, he had to admit his life was going pretty much the way he had hoped. He had moved with his parents to Los Angeles when he was in his teens and by the time he had graduated high school, he had already planned on taking law enforcement training. He didn't particularly see himself as a police officer, but he did see himself as a detective someday.

He had done well with the training, but it was a matter of opinion as to what it was he did well at, his police skills or his social skills. Remembering those days always made him smile to himself. Although he had enjoyed his womanizing days then, they had gotten him into some nasty confrontations. He was relieved to finally learn the meaning of discretion, especially when it came to others wives, or girlfriends. Of course, he justified those days as all part of growing up. 

His dark complexion, along with his long black hair and black eyes always made women fall for him. They also would tell him how much they loved the sound of his voice, saying this added to his sex appeal. He always seemed to know when a woman felt that way about him, but he was always the gentleman, not letting them know he knew this. Although he did like the advantage it gave him.

He had worked as a police officer for a while, and had even moved down the coast to San Diego. There he had become a detective and he also enjoyed the area much better. After a short time he had gotten a job with the federal bureau of investigation. He had been given a new assignment and it meant going to a city in southern Kentucky. That had been almost a year ago, and now here he was just finishing up an undercover narcotics assignment in Kentucky. 


Adam & Jesse Ch. 01



He had gotten hired as a bartender in the club in which Taylor and Borg Incorporated had their offices. He had found that it was a very popular place and it had given him access to many people. He also liked the fact that it had exotic dancers making it much more fun for him to work there. Many of the customers also were employees of Taylor and Borg. Gerald Borg, a sixty-year-old man and one of the partners, was a regular customer who liked the dancers, especially the young ones. 

He also had learned that Gerald Borg, a very respected, yet feared businessman, seemed to have a lot of pull in the town. What surprised him mostly was that Gerald was running the business, but the major shareholder and president was a woman named Renee Taylor. He didn't know much about Renee, as he had not met her. Apparently she traveled a lot and also learned that she didn't get along with Gerald.

His case did not involve the company or it's owners but he had checked a few things out, since he was suspicious by nature. He saw that Gerald was a man use to getting what he wanted and he treated no one with respect. Most of the dancers hated it when he came into the bar. The man was more than 6ft tall and was a large man, although not heavy, just very big.In all the time that he had worked there, he had only witnessed one person that was not intimidated by this man. What surprised him the most was that it happened to be a woman. He had only seen her on one occasion, and as the club was dark, he never got a very good look at her. 

What astounded him was, Gerald and another man were sitting at a table when the woman came in and argued with them for a while and finally Gerald swore at her and slapped her. She threw his drink at him, slapped him back and left still swearing as she did. Adam had started to go over to them but Jason, the other bartender told him not to. He asked the other employees there about her, and he was informed she was Gerald's daughter and it was best not to get involved in the arguments between the two if he wanted to keep his job. 

To be continued...



Adam & Jesse Ch. 02



Several days had gone by and he expected Mark to arrive home any time. He also began noticing the traffic that now seemed to move up and down the block. Like he was told, most of it did come and go from Jesse's home. They were right in telling him she entertained. It seemed to be nonstop day and night. She had adults of all ages, dressed anywhere from formal attire to jeans, to even bikinis coming and going. 

While Mark had been gone, he had decided to do a little checking up on her, which surprised even himself. He normally didn't check up on the women he planned on becoming involved with. He learned that she owned The Martin Reality Company, which had impressed him. He also had found out that Jesse was much more important in this city than he could have guessed. She definitely did a lot of good things, including donating a lot of money to the city. She also donated her homes for certain occasions, and was always helping out anything that had to do with children. He also found out that Jesse Martin didn't have a problem spending money. He decided that any other information, he would rather hear from her. It went against his nature to spy like this.

The front door opened, shaking Adam from his thoughts. Mark walked. "So what do you think of that birthday present in the driveway? "He asked.


"Nice. What do you think of it? "Mark stated.


"Hell, if some woman gave me that car, shit any car for that matter, I sure would be more enthused than you sound. "


"Don't be too sure! "Mark laughed and said he had to go change.  
 "No, I'm sure!! "Adam laughed. Shortly Mark returned downstairs. 
"So are you ready to go? "Mark asked walking back into the room.


"Me? "Adam asked. 
"Did I misunderstand? I was under the impression you wanted to get to know Jesse. "


"Yes I do, but apparently I misunderstood. I didn't think you wanted me to have anything to do with her. "He said confused.


"That really doesn't matter now. " 
"So what's changed? What's this all about?  
"Seems she wants to meet my roommate. In fact her words were, ' When do I get to meet Adam? After all, don't you think it's only fair for me to get to know someone who seems so interested in me? ' I'm not sure what it is exactly you were hoping to find out about her, but now you have her attention. "


"Hell, I already had her attention, she made that obvious a few days ago. Didn't she tell you that she had already met me? "

"I heard about it. "Mark said, looking at Talley who then got up and walked out of the room.

"From what you had told me, I was under the impression she was not like that. "Adam said.

"I told you that she was different. She must really want something if she talked to you like that. "

"Oh it was very obvious what she wanted. Not that I have a problem with that mind you. I just wasn't expecting that. "

"Don't be so sure that's what she wanted. She is very good at playing games. So are you coming? "

"I wouldn't miss it. "

Jesse's home was filled with people, yet there was plenty of room to move around. He noticed a band playing in the corner of the huge living room. Mark introduced him to some of the people as they made their way around the living room looking for Jesse. Adam was the first to see Jesse.

The other day she seemed so young and playful in jean cut offs and now as he looked at her she was a beautiful woman, an extremely desirable one. If she weighed more than 100 lbs he would have been surprised. He softly laughed to himself, seeing that although she was by far small her body was most appealing. He was most impressed by what she had on. He had to give her outfit a second glance, as it was a silk dress, rather sheer, but not totally see through. It was a soft gray color and as he watched her move, he saw how the dress flowed with her. It was also extremely short, giving him the desire to see more. 

She was talking softly to Richard, the man he had seen the other day. She would toast her glass of wine to Richard now and then. To him, most women looking like she did now, would leave men with no doubts as to what they had on their minds. He then spotted something that totally amused him. He was looking at this beautiful creature that he would only assume to have the usual sexy high heels on and here she was in all her elegance, with no shoes on at all. She was barefooted, and he smiled to himself. Yes, he thought, there was much more to this woman than met the eye.


He didn't know how long he had been lost in his thoughts watching her, but he was interrupted by a slight nudge from Mark urging him towards Jesse. He glanced again at her, this time at her eyes and he saw that she was watching him and again he saw her smile, this time at him. He wondered how long she had been watching him, and he was curious as to know what she was thinking. 


Mark walked past him and into the kitchen entry where Jesse was standing. She in return moved towards Mark and quickly gave him a short-lived kiss on his cheek.


"Well it's about time you got here. I've missed you. And did you miss me? " 
"I was only gone for a few days, who was it that just got back after what, was it several months? I am quite sure that I was doing all the missing. "


"Oh Mark, you know I always miss you. "She teased and laughed lightly. 


He watched with amusement as Mark and Jesse exchanged lighthearted teasing. He could see she was very confident with her surroundings as well as with her words. He also was not unaware of how she glanced at him on and off but he could not tell what she was thinking when she did so. 
"And Mr. Gorgeous. "She said while she looked him over. Adam had put on a cream colored silk shirt with black dress pants. Since it was warm, he had left several buttons open on the shirt, and also rolled the sleeves half way up. "It's a wonderful pleasure to see you again, and from how you look, I'm sure you don't lack admirers. "She said playfully. 
"Knock it off Jesse, are you trying to scare him off? "Mark asked. 


"Oh, Adam doesn't scare easily. Do you, Adam? "She smiled with that special look.


"I wasn't aware that I was being scared off. "

"And are you enjoying the party? "She asked.


"I haven't been here long, but so far it's very interesting. " 


"Good, it's always better when things are kept interesting. "She said, and this time he could almost see the little devil dancing in her eyes and playing with her smile. He had to admit they were a lot alike. 


"So Jesse, you sure took you're time about getting back here. Was there any special reason why? " Mark asked her.


"Oh, I just had a little unexpected delay. "He noticed she spoke in the same flirtatious tone with Mark as well. 


"Nothing serious, I hope. "Mark stated, 


"Nothing I didn't handle, just took longer than I anticipated. Where is Richard with my wine? Excuse me; I'll be right back. I do hope you won't be leaving just yet, Adam. "


"Well, any comments? "Mark asked.


"She is one hell of a beautiful woman. " 
"That she is. Sweet too, wouldn't you say? "


"There are many words I could use to describe her, but sweet is not one of them. Am I wrong, or did she just blow you off about why she was away so long? " 
"Come on let me show you around some more. "Mark chuckled. 
"Apparently she is not the only one who likes to change subjects. "


As the night wore on, he was astonished by the amount of people who seemed to come and go. Always, there seemed to be a waiter handing out drinks, or a waitress walking around carrying food platters. It seemed there was never any limit. He decided to go find Mark and possibly talk more with Jesse. Before he even had finished his thought, Jesse was standing right in front of him.

"I do believe you were going to ask me to dance? "She asked, her voice sounding very sexual.

"As a matter of fact, that was my intention. "He smiled, and she held her hand out to him. She led him to the area near the band where others were dancing.

"You have a very beautiful home, Jesse. It suits you. "He spoke softly as he held her in his arms.

"Thank you. I hope you're enjoying the one you live in as well? "

"Very much so. You have exquisite taste. "He now figured she was going to address the issue of his checking up on her. To his surprise, she laid her head against his chest and said nothing more.

He was enjoying holding her as they danced. He felt almost as if they were the only ones in the room. He couldn't ever remember experiencing this feeling before. He also was finding it difficult not to be aroused, as he felt the warmth of her body pressed against his while they danced. 

"You dance very well, I like that. Too many men prefer not to dance at all. "

"When it means holding a woman in your arms, especially one as beautiful as yourself, I would think every man would want to. "Adam said.

"Your words flatter me. You're very good at flirting. "

"I'm not so sure. It seems that you're more gifted with this talent than I am. "

"Touché'! "She laughed, smiling with that certain look. 

The dance ended and she again took his hand leading him to the kitchen. There they found Mark with a small group of other people. She refilled her wine glass, and then poured one for him. "And where have you two been off to? "Mark asked.

"We were dancing and getting more acquainted. "

"Yes, in fact Adam was even showing me how much alike we are. "She said softly, and smiled wickedly at him.

"I'm sure he was. Better slow down on that wine Jesse. "Mark said, then chuckled.

"Adam is not like you Mark, I doubt I'd have to worry about having too much wine in his presence. "Jesse said, her tone still flirtatious, but her message was obvious. 

"You're absolutely right Jesse. He's not like me. "Mark said. Mark introduced him to several guys that enjoyed playing poker and they were going to set up a game in a week or so. He was told it would be at Jesse's and they wondered if he wanted to join them. Always liking the game, he accepted their invitation.


"Mark, you never did let me know how you liked your birthday present. "She quickly changed subjects, and this amused him. 
"Thank you. It's very nice, but … "


"You can't accept it. "she interrupted. "Well give it away then. I'm not taking it back. Give it to Talley; I'm sure she would have no problem taking it.  
"I really want you to stop giving me these things, Jesse. It causes too many problems. "


"If I were you, I would get rid of the problems and keep the car. It's much easier to take care of. "

"Don't be too sure of that! I have a hard time explaining a lot of what you do. "Mark said.

"Really, and who is it you're explaining what I do to? "She teased.

"You know what I mean. You try explaining to your boyfriend why another man would give you a car, or other gifts. It causes problems. "

"There wouldn't need to be an explanation. I don't keep those problems. "She said boldly, and Adam saw her defiant expression. "Okay, I promise not to give you anything else if you keep the car. Deal? "


"I'm sorry Jesse, I can't take the car and I won't give it to Talley. Would you mind telling me who else wants the car, though? I'm rather curious about that. "Mark said boldly.


"Well, that's easy. Adam, wouldn't you want to own the car I gave Mark? "She asked and he saw the rebellious look in her eyes.

"Who wouldn't? "He answered, all too aware of how she was evading Marks question. 

"That's not what I ……." 

"That is your answer, Mark. Adam, it looks like you might as well keep the keys since Mark won't take the car. "

"What? You're giving it to him? You don't even know him. "Mark said, now angry.

"Really Jesse, I can't take it either. "Adam said, now shocked.

"You can hold it for me until I decide what to do with it. "

"Jesse, I don't think.. "Mark began. 

"So tell me, Mark, "she said diverting his attention. "How was your trip? Did you get everything taken care of? You have such a boring job. You really should consider coming to work for me. " 
"Sorry, the farther I am from your old man the better off I am. " 
"I don't have an old man. "It was the first time Jesse's voice had changed tones. He couldn't help but stare at her, stunned at the cold, indifference he was hearing.  
"Whatever you consider him, I still prefer staying away from him. "Mark said, still irritated. "Care to discuss what went on when you got back from your trip? "


"Don't make a scene, Mark. "She started to walk away, but Mark grasped her arm and she softly gasped. 


"Jesse, he's been easy on you so far? What happens when he gets tired of this? "Mark said angrily.  
"What the hell are you doing? Let her go. "Adam said angrily, just as Mark let go of her arm.

"Thank you for caring Mark, but it is my life. I'll handle it. You surprise me though with the courage you've just shown. I have always been willing to take responsibility for my decisions. I hadn't realized that you were unafraid of doing the same. "Jesse said boldly, yet with a smile. Mark walked away disgusted. 
"Are you all right? "He said reaching for her instinctively, and gently massaged her arm.

"I don't know Adam. How do I look? "She asked, flirting once again. Would you like me to undress so that you could see? "She said amorously, then suddenly she laughed. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. Are you as serious as Mark is? I would hate to think of Mr. Gorgeous that way. "


"I would hope not! "He trifled back with her. "I do think it's time for another dance, wouldn't you agree? "

"My pleasure. "This time he led her to the dance floor. She rested her head on his chest, and they danced in silence, but he was not oblivious to how she pressed her body against him. 
When the music ended, he was surprised that although Jesse had stopped dancing, she had remained in his arms with her head still against his chest. As much as he was enjoying this, he couldn't help but feel concerned.

"It's getting late and I think I should go so you get some rest. "

"I don't sleep much. But you're probably tired. I don't want to keep you. "She said, then giggled, "Well, that's not exactly true. "

"Are you always like this? Or am I the one that brings this out in you? "He asked, speaking as amorous as she.

"I'm not sure I can honestly answer that. After all, you have been trying all night to influence the answer to that. "

"Oh really! "Adam now burst out laughing. "Well then, I better leave. That way you can come up with an honest answer without any of my influence. "

"I've enjoyed this evening very much. "She said, now looking up at him. He felt another tug of concern as he looked into her eyes. 

"Are you sure you're all right. "

"Goodnight Adam. I hope to see much more of you, and I do mean that literally. "Jesse whispered, then smiling her special way, she walked away from him before he had a chance to kiss her, which is what he had wanted to do and he had a good idea she knew this.

"Thank you, Jesse. "He called out to her and then headed for the door. He didn't look to see if she turned to acknowledge him; he knew she hadn't, but he knew she was smiling.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 03



For the next several days, Adam and Mark had been busy with their own jobs and had not gotten back to Jesse's, nor had they spoken about what had gone on when they were there. He had to admit that Jesse aroused more than just his curiosity. But being a detective, he couldn't prevent the questions he had in his mind.

When he returned to work, there were only a couple customers left in the bar and he started getting ready for the dinner rush. He was busy washing glasses, when he heard a voice he recognized and turned to see that Jesse and another man he didn't recognize sitting at a table in the back. She was dressed in a navy pin striped suit and white silk blouse. She looked like an executive at a business meeting. She said nothing to Adam, but the way she smiled at him let him know she recognized him.

The next day he finally ran into Mark. "So, what's up with you? Making any progress with Jesse? Or have you already found out what it was she wanted? "Mark asked.

"Very funny. Actually I only saw her for a few minutes the other night when I was working. I've been busy working, you know. "

"Yeah, it's a bitch too, isn't it? "Mark laughed. "So, you haven't seen her? I'm surprised, from what I saw the other night I figured the two of you would have gotten real close by now. "

"Not me, I don't like moving that fast. Hey, I have been meaning to ask you though, why didn't she say anything about checking up on her? I thought that was the reason she wanted me over. "

" Why would she need to ask you about it? She was just letting you know, that she knew. That's just how she is. "Mark said casually.  
"Yeah, I figured that, but I thought she might have mentioned it or told me to stop; something like that. " 
"She probably would have, that is if she cared whether you did or not. "


"So she doesn't care that I still might try? Maybe find out more about her? " 
"Regardless of what you might find out, it's a 50-50 chance it's even true. She sees to that just by all the rumors she starts herself. You might get a better answer from her, but then again, maybe not. "Mark said, amused.

"You make it sound like it's all one big game to her? "

"That's pretty much how I see it. Tell me, why do you think she came over here the other day? "

"To give you that car. " 


"Wrong, Adam. "Mark said. " She knew I wasn't even home. I waved to her when I left that morning. She too was on her way out. She also knew I wouldn't be back for a few days. " 
 " Then what the hell was that all about? Why not wait until you got back? "  
"Come on, I know you're not a complete idiot. Here's a clue. She knew who was home. "Mark said, finally bursting with laughter.

"I'm not sure what's so funny about this. So what if she knew who was here … " Adam stopped. " Damn! That little vixen! I guess that explains why Talley was pissed. " 
"Yeah! It drives her fucking crazy when Jesse pulls something like that! "Mark was finding it hard to control his amusement. The doorbell rang, and it was obvious Mark was not getting off his ass to answer it. He quickly went up the stairs and opened the door.

"Adam? "Richard asked. 

"Hi Richard. What can I do for you? " 

"Jesse said to give you these. Put them on the car. Tell Mark there's a barbeque tomorrow. "Richard handed him an envelope and left.

"Who was it? "Mark hollered from the basement.

"Richard, from across the street. "He answered on his way downstairs. He opened the envelope and looked over the contents.

"Oh, what did he want? "

"He was just here to give me the registration and tags for Jesse's car."

"So she gave it to you after all! I'll be damned. "

"No she didn't. Everything is in her name, but while we're on that subject, weren't you a little harsh with her the other night? "

"I told her I was sorry. "Mark moved slowly, but retrieved another beer for himself.

"It sounded like you were implying something or warning her about something and I was curious as to what it was all about. " 

"Then take it up with her. "Mark chuckled. "Look, I've heard so many different stories; I wouldn't even know which one to tell you. She was acting pretty hot for you, maybe she will tell you! " 

"Seems to me she is like that with most men. I wasn't the only one she flirted with. "

"You're right about that. She is an obnoxious tease, but what you couldn't possibly know about her is that other than a dance now and then, no one touches the woman. Not ever! "

"So! That's all we did just danced a couple of times. "

"No, you're not understanding what I mean. She doesn't let anyone touch her. She let you, something she never does. "

"I barely touched her, only her arm and that was because of what you did. "

"It's still something she doesn't do. She must want something really bad from you, man. "

"Yeah and next you're going to tell me how bad she wants to fuck me! You're right; you are an asshole! " He said irritated.

"Hey, think what ever you want. But don't think she isn't past using sex to get what she wants, and that doesn't mean she wants sex. Enough of this, I think I'll hit the shower and then get some sleep. "Mark said.

"Oh I forgot, Richard said to tell you that there is a barbeque tomorrow. Does that mean anything to you? "

"Yes! "Mark roared. "Take tomorrow off! We are going to see a lot of naked women, my friend. "

He now was laughing along with Mark. Well, he thought to himself, now with his case wrapping up and he was going to be free for a while, he might just have to stick around. With that thought, he took the envelope and went to put the tags on the car. It was already getting dark, and after he was through he put the stuff in the glove box and locked the car up. 

He leaned against the car, looking across the street at Jesse's. He could hear the music coming from her house. The block, as usual, was full of cars, and her home was full of people. He realized that as much as he didn't need a complication in his life, he couldn't resist the obvious. There was a mystery to be solved involving this woman and he wanted to figure it out.

Yeah, that's right. He kept saying to himself. Then he actually laughed out loud. Who was he trying it kid? There was only one obvious reason for getting involved; he wanted Jesse, fuck the mystery! He again looked across the street once more before deciding to call it a night and go inside. 

"It's still early Adam, do you really have to go in? "

He turned around and looked across the street, finally seeing her shadow sitting on the hood of a car. He slowly walked towards the shadow and as he did so, he began to see her better. She had on tight black pants, no shoes, and a black tube top. Her hair hung down loosely. He reached the car and then leaned back against it right next to where she was sitting.

"And who may I ask are you sitting here lurking in the shadows for, Jesse? "

"It's a beautiful night, nice breeze, so many stars, and so quiet. "

"Yes, it is. "

"Would you like some wine? "She was speaking very softly as if making sure she didn't wake anyone up. 

"You brought wine out here? "He laughed.

"Yes, here have some. "She faced him and handed him a large bottle of wine that had already been opened.

"Damn, how long did you plan on staying out here? "He took the bottle from her.

"So you have the night off? "

"I have the next couple days off. I didn't get a chance to tell you the other day that you looked terrific, especially wearing a suit. Was that the first time you've come in there? "He took several drinks of the wine and handed it back to her.

"No, I've been in there quite often. "

"I think I would have noticed if I had seen you in there before. "

"Well even if you didn't, believe me, I noticed you! "She flirted. 

"Oh really! "He said. She took several more sips from the wine and he took it from her and put it down where it wouldn't spill. She was still sitting on the car and he turned to face her. He stood in between her legs, leaning against the car. He slowly ran one hand through her hair, and the softness was overwhelming to him.

"What is it that you want from me Jesse? "He asked tenderly, as well as seductively.

"It's really too soon to tell. "She whispered. He could see that she had closed her eyes and was enjoying his hand in her hair. 

"No, I don't think so. I think you know exactly what you want. "He now had both hands entangled in her hair. He admitted to himself that she wasn't the only one enjoying this. He watched as she opened her eyes and stared into his. He said nothing, just waited for her reply. 

"I want you to kiss me. " She finally whispered. Without further hesitation, he leaned closer to her and put his lips to hers. He felt her hands wrap in his hair pulling him closer, and kissing her, his tongue pressed to taste hers. His arm went to her back pressing her closer to him and he felt her begin to kiss him with an increasing intensity. Her arms reached around him, holding him tightly to her, and at this point he felt she was his. He grinned and drew away from her mouth, with one hand now resting on her shoulder; he stared deep into her eyes. 

She seemed to be disoriented, and it took her a few seconds to unhook her arms from around his neck. "I need a drink. "She said, finally catching her breath. He instantly handed it to her, and both of his arms went around her waist. After taking several large sips, her breathing calmed, she whispered to him. "Damn! You're so good! "

He burst out laughing. "Jesse, you're definitely an unexpected pleasure. "He took the wine from her and finished what was left, tossing the bottle into the grass afterwards. Before he knew it, she had her arms around his neck and in his hair pulling him closer and he was kissing her impetuously. He felt her heated response, his one hand at the back of her neck, while his other hand brushed against her breast. He could feel the tautness of her nipple through the material of her tube top.

As suddenly as she had started she abruptly broke their kiss. They were both breathing rapidly. Her hands were pressing on his chest pushing him away from her.

"This wasn't suppose to … " She said, her breathing erratic. "We have to stop. " 

"If that's what you want me to do. "He said, quickly gaining control of his emotions. "What was supposed to happen, Jesse? Isn't this why you came out here? "He teased with a smile. He lifted her off the hood of the car. "Do you need me to walk you to the door? " 

"I'm not afraid to be alone in the dark you know. "

"But are you steady enough on your feet to make it to the door? "He grinned.

"Wise ass! You may be gorgeous and a damn good kisser, but a wise ass nonetheless! "She turned to walk away, and stumbled slightly but didn't fall. 

"Unlike you I suppose? "Laughing, he quickly picked her up and carried her to the door. 

"Are you going to put me down, or are you going to carry me inside and…. "She spoke taunting him.

He interrupted her with a deep passionate kiss before putting her down. "Maybe tomorrow you can fill me in on what was supposed to happen. As for tonight, it's late. Goodnight, Jesse. "He walked away and laughed to himself as he heard her slam the door when she went in.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 04



The next morning he woke up close to noon. Mark had left him a note saying he had gone to Jesse's and he would see him there. After last night with Jesse, he decided he would take his time and give her some time to cool off. Although he highly doubted she was mad, maybe frustrated, he laughed. He wondered what kind of game she would be playing today; the anticipation of this excited him. 

It was past four before he decided to go across the street. He put on a pair of jean cut-offs and a sleeveless t-shirt. There were people everywhere and before he even got to her backyard, at least half a dozen women had come on to him. No wonder Mark liked this, he thought. Now that it was light, he could see the huge bar at one end of the pool and the pool itself was huge. It also was full of people, some in bathing suits and others partially clothed or in nothing at all. Mark was lying on a lounge chair close to the bar talking to some women and obviously enjoying himself.

He pulled up a chair and Mark handed him a beer. He was getting introduced to more people than he could count. Many of which were single women, and they were into having a good time. He could smell food and this immediately made him hungry. Finally he could resist no more and he and Mark went to find something to eat from off the tables of food. 

"Mark, have you seen Jesse around?" Adam asked.

"No, but she wouldn't come out here anyway."

"It's a barbeque, why wouldn't she? " 

"I would imagine because the rules are if you're out here you'll most likely get tossed in. " Mark grinned, obviously referring to Jesse not liking being handled.

"I think I'll get rid of this beer and get a drink. Maybe I'll see if I can find our hostess. " He said, irritated at Mark. He went up to the bar and ordered a drink from the bartender. As he was waiting, he saw that Jesse was inside leaning against the patio doors, starring at him. She had on a large white mans dress shirt. The sleeves were rolled up and several of the top buttons were undone. The shirttails came down to her knees, while the sides barely covered her at all. This was obviously covering her bathing suit, he thought to himself. " Make that two drinks, I'll be right back, " He said to the bartender. He went inside where she was standing.

"You just get sexier every time I see you, Adam. " She flirted, still leaning against the door.

"As do you, Jesse. Come outside with me. " He said and took her hand to go out. 

"No, I can't. " She said slightly nervous.

"I won't let anyone throw you in the pool. Come on. Unless you would rather me find someone else to play with. " He said teasing her, and finally, holding his hand tightly, she followed him. He went to the bar and handed her one drink and took his own. They went to where Mark was sitting.

"Sit here with me, " He said as he sat on one of the lounge chairs. 

"Hey Jesse. " Mark laughed. " It's about time you got your ass out here and joined your guests."

The conversation continued, and it wasn't long before others started joining their group. Adam enjoyed having Jesse sit with him on the lounge chair, enjoying her closeness as well as the attention she attracted. Once they had sat down, the waiters and waitress's immediately started waiting on her. The bartender also made sure they always had a full drink. He smiled to himself; he could get real use to service like this. 

"Hey Jess, great party! Who's the guy?"

"Hi Anna. This is Adam! Cute isn't he? " Jesse teased.

"Adorable! Don't forget to give him my number! " Anna laughed as she walked away. This happened with several of Jesse's girl friends, and he was very surprised that this didn't bother her. Most of the women he had been with, would not have liked that at all. 

It was hard talking to Jesse alone; most of the time if she wasn't away helping someone, she was writing checks, or handing out cash to people claiming they needed it. He saw that she even lent out cars and even keys to some of her homes. He again wondered what she was all about as he watched her.

As afternoon turned into evening, party lights started coming on around the pool and the bar. Music played and he heard a band playing inside. Mark was getting to know a young girl named Terri, who they both knew from the bar. She was one of the dancers, so it didn't surprise him that she had been walking around topless all day, as many other women were now. It was becoming obvious that Terri and Mark were both drunk, and he saw that this was making Jesse uncomfortable.

"Hi Miss Martin. " Terri said. " You throw great parties. You have so many good- looking guys here. Hi Adam. Is he yours, Miss Martin? " 

"They're all mine if I want them to be, Terri. And you can call me Jesse. I would prefer that. " Jesse said laughing and he couldn't help but laugh too at hearing her called Miss Martin.

"Hey Jesse, it's dark now. Why don't we all get naked and go swimming? What do you say? I bet Adam there would enjoy it! I sure would. I don't think I've ever seen you in the pool naked. " Mark said teasing and standing up but unsteady on his feet.

"Great idea! I'm ready! " Terri said, quickly slipping off her bikini bottoms and stood completely naked.

"Good! Come on you two. " Mark laughed and reached down to take Jesse's hand but Adam put his on top of hers.

"I think we'll pass. " He told Mark, starring at him defiantly. Then he waited for Mark and Terri to leave, before taking his hand from Jesse's.

"Thanks. " Jesse said softly.

"No need! Well, Mark sure was right about one thing."

"And what was that?"

"He said we would be seeing a lot of naked women today. I don't think I've ever seen this many at one time and in one place. " He laughed, and then Jesse started laughing, almost hysterically. She leaned back against him and he put his arms around her, enjoying holding her.

"So, this being Friday night, how late does this barbeque go on for? " 

"Usually until people begin to realize it's Monday and they have to be to work in several hours. Some leave earlier though."

"You're kidding, right? " He asked, now shocked. " When does the lady sleep?"

"Life's too short for sleep, Adam. But I can sleep whenever I want to. I can actually leave and not come back for days. It doesn't matter; they wouldn't even know I was gone. " 

"They don't sound like very good friends."

"They are my guests, very few of them are my friends. " She said, and then sighed slowly.

"That sounds very sad, Jesse. Does that not bother you? " He asked softly. She was quiet for a long time and he was beginning to wonder if she would answer him.

"I don't think about it. " She turned around to face him, now sitting Indian style between his legs. " Now is what is more important. You really are one of the sexiest men I have ever had the pleasure of touching. " She said, seductively. She ran a finger along his chest tracing the outline of his t-shirt.

"Oh really! " He laughed. " And I wonder what might be running through your head right now, perhaps a new game, darlin, or just trying to change the subject? " She continued to gently entice him with her fingers on his chest and it was becoming harder for him to ignore. 

"Terri and Mark are on their way back. " She said, her mood changing instantly and he saw her tense. 

"You know, I really need to go back to my house for a few minutes. Do you want to come with me?"

"Okay. You're not going to take advantage of me now, are you? " She flirted.

"Honey, that I'm not promising. It all depends on what it is you want me to do. " He took her hand and after they let Richard know where she would be, they went across the street to his house.

Once inside, he poured them each a glass of wine and set the glasses on the counter in between the kitchen and dining area. He saw that Jesse was still standing by the door.

"Jesse, is something wrong? " Adam asked.

"Not really, I was just enjoying looking at you. I was also wondering ---- " She hesitated and he walked up to her.

"You were wondering what?"

"If you were ever going to kiss me today! "

With a short laugh, he took her in his arms and kissed her more aggressively, his tongue pushing its way into her mouth, exploring her tongue, sucking on it. He could feel her melt in his arms, as her tongue responded, with his.

"Is that better? " Adam finally asked breaking the kiss. 

"Much better. " She whispered, and he couldn't help but chuckle at her breathlessness.

"Glad I could be of service. " He teased. Taking her hand, he led her to the couch so she could sit down; he got their wine and then sat next to her. She took a sip of the wine and placed it on the table in front of the couch.

"So what was it that you needed to come home for? " She asked, now looking at him with a familiar provoking smile. Without answering, he took her in his arms and brought her close to him. His lips brushing softly against hers, this time kissing her with a warmth and tenderness that surprised even him. She leaned closer to him, her arms wrapping around his neck, and she ran one hand through his thick hair, sending shivers down his spine.

His hand went to the back of her head pressing her more urgently to him, kissing her more passionately then before, enjoying the sweetness of her lips, her tongue and her mouth. He couldn't help but be intrigued as well as excited by the way she succumbed to his kiss or his touch considering what Mark had told him about her. He also had to admit, it didn't hurt his self-esteem any either. He broke the kiss finally, not really wishing to, but not wanting to move too fast with her either.

"Maybe I just wanted to spend some time alone with you, Jesse. " He said softly, and gently ran his fingers across her face. He watched as her eyes soften; yet he saw a questioning hesitance in them. He wondered what her thoughts were, whether she was unsure of him or actually of herself. " I also wanted to take a quick shower, since the lady wasn't into swimming."

"I love to swim. " She said softly, her eyes never straying from his.

"I'm sure you do. " He smiled, brushing her face again with his hand. He wasn't sure what it was exactly, maybe his instincts, but she was the first woman after many years that he didn't want to immediately take to bed. " Why don't I go take a quick shower? It will only take a few minutes and then we can go back to your house if that is what you want."

"Okay, unless you wanted some company in there? " Jesse teased.

"That is entirely up to you darlin. " He laughed and kissed her quickly, knowing full well she wasn't about to join him. 

He went upstairs to shower and afterwards, he put on a clean pair of cut-offs. When he came back downstairs, he saw Jesse curled up on his couch fast asleep. He shook his head smiling. He covered her with the blanket and then sat at the end of the couch and turned on the television. He had fallen asleep after awhile, and it wasn't long before he heard a soft cry. Jesse was sitting up and he got the impression she wasn't quite awake yet or didn't know where she was.

"Jesse, it's okay, you just fell asleep. " He said, now holding her. She whispered for him not to leave, and he held her, until she relaxed and laying her head in his lap, fell back asleep.

In the morning, he awoke alone. He heard voices coming from downstairs, and Jesse was no longer on the couch. When he got to the basement he saw that Mark and several other men and women were all playing pool. 

"Hey man, way to go! " Mark said. " I guess you finally found out what Jesse wanted after all."

"Yeah, right. " He answered, and although he was angered by Mark's insinuation, he felt it was useless to do anything about it at this point.

"Good for you! Jesse said to come over whenever you want. She left a couple hours ago. Said something about helping clean up."

"Thanks Mark! You might want to get some sleep yourself. It might help sober you up."

"Why would I want to sober up? Hey, they're serving breakfast over there. It's pretty good; you might want to go eat."

He was hungry, so he put on a t-shirt and shoes and went across the street. 



Adam & Jesse Ch. 05



In the week that followed, he was busy working mostly days. Jesse had been in twice, both times with a group of people. They usually had come in right when he had gotten off work and he was having a drink with a woman he had met while working. She made sure that she had come up to him and flirted, which he found amusing. She would smile that certain way and go back to her group of friends, mostly men.

He did manage to get over to Jesse’s house a couple times. He was beginning to see that there was never an end to her giving. She was extremely good hearted, and he was beginning to see how used she was, and he wondered why she would allow herself to be treated this way. He had nothing against helping people, as some of them had very tragic circumstances. But as for most, their needs were only wishes and she was the genie granting them, and that she did. 

This seemed to be as much a part of her as was her indulgence in flirting. Poker night had come and he along with several other men were playing cards in her kitchen. Mark had not joined them, he preferred spending the evening drinking and getting to know Terri better. As usual there was a large crowd at Jesse’s but they stayed away from the card game. Richard, more or less her bodyguard he had decided, was out by the pool.

The poker game had gone on for several hours and he was enjoying it, especially since he hadn’t lost that much money yet. Jesse had been in now and then, bringing drinks and snacks for them. He also saw that each time she brought them something she also tried distracting him from the game. After each unsuccessful attempt, she would throw her hands in the air and walk off as if she were pouting. He along with the other men laughed and enjoyed her show.

Soon Jesse walked in with a young man following her, who was obviously very taken with her. He at first thought this was another try at distracting him, but then he overheard some of what was being said. As hard as he tried concentrating on his card game, he couldn’t keep from watching and listening to Jesse and her friend.

“ Now Sam, your so young, “ 


“ I’m not that young Jesse, “ Sam said obviously very drunk, slurring his words as he spoke. “ You’re the most beautiful woman I have ever met. You can’t imagine how much I desire you. It’s become painful. I would make you happy, if you gave me a chance. Just one night, that’s all I ask. One night with you and------ “ Adam had heard more than he cared to and now he stood up so quickly his chair was knocked to the floor. The men at the table quickly looked up from their cards, but before they could blink their eyes he had an extremely tight hold on Sam’s arm.


“ You have no idea what pain is mister. But if you continue talking to her this way, you will definitely be finding out how much pain you can handle. Now get the fuck out of here! “ 

Sam looked at him, his eyes wide with fearful anxiety and then quickly left. He turned to Jesse, letting her see the anger in his eyes and then he went back to the card game. The men paused briefly but then they went back to playing cards as if nothing happened. He was quite aware that Jesse was starring at him, he could almost feel her eyes on him, but he refused to look at her. 

Finally pushing his cards away he looked up at her. “ What? “ He shouted. She continued to stare at him and finally he turned to the men at the table. “ Gentlemen, if you would please excuse us. “ They left the room, laughing. 


“ Go ahead, be mad, but if you think for one minute I was going to stand by and let you give that little puppy his wish, you were mistaken. It’s bad enough you give all these other jokers what they wish for. They need some money because they over extended their credit cards, or owe gambling debts. Or they are in deep need of a vacation in Hawaii because they are so totally depressed. Hell, it’s your money. You can throw it away on these users if you choose; it’s none of my business. But it never occurred to me that you might give sex away as well. “ The entire time he was venting his anger, he had gotten up from his chair and had been walking towards her. He was now standing right in front of her looking down into her eyes. 

“ And what makes you think I would have given Sam what he wanted? You didn’t give me anytime to answer. “ She said unafraid and unmoved. 


“ I didn’t want to hear your answer, you never say no to what all these people want. “ His anger was turning to frustration. “ Jesse, why do you let these people treat you like this? “ He saw her expression soften, and she put her fingers on his chest walking them up to his chin. Her eyes followed her fingers until she was now staring into his eyes. 

“ Because Adam, “ She said very softly and seductively. “ I am always learning something, even from this. “


“ Really, and what would you be learning from him? Unless of course it was whether or not he even knows how to fuck! “ He said harshly. Jesse again traced her fingers, this time down his chest, making him feel a desire he was unwilling to acknowledge.

Still speaking seductively, almost whispering she said, “ No, I just learned how much you didn’t want me to fuck him. “ She smiled her incredible all knowing smile, and turned leaving him standing there speechless for a second. Damn that girl, he thought laughing to himself, and went after her.

He looked through the den and living room without finding her. He finally went to the backyard and when he saw that she wasn’t there, he asked Richard about her.

“ She’s in her room, I guess. “ Richard said.

“ Oh, alright, I guess I’ll get going. “ 

“ Take the hall on the left to the end, go right, it’s on the right. Don’t let anyone else go. “

“ Are you sure she won’t mind? “ Adam asked.

“ She’ll tell you if she does. “ Richard said bluntly.

After going through several other rooms, he finally found what he figured was her room. This part of the house was very quiet, he thought. It was as if no party even existed. He stared in awe as to how huge her room was. Besides having a king size bed and wicker table and chairs, she also had an entertainment center with television, stereo, and computer equipment. Her closet doors were actually mirrors, and they ran along one entire wall. He also saw that at one side of the room were patio doors going out to a private porch. 

As he entered her bedroom, he did not see her, but he could hear music coming from the other side of the room where he saw another hallway. He walked down that hallway passing a very large bathroom. At the end of the hallway there was another room where the music coming from. 

Walking in, he saw a very large hot tub with the jets going and bubbles splashing. There were several lit candles and a champagne bottle with two glasses at one end of the tub. Inside the tub Jesse was sitting surrounded by bubbles, leaning back and smiling at him. 

“ It sure took you long enough. “ She teased. 

“ So I kept you waiting too long? “ He teased and poured them each a glass of champagne, then handed her one. “ You could have poured this yourself, you know. Unless that wasn’t what you were waiting for. “

“ Well, actually I was hoping you would get undressed and pour from inside the tub. “ She flirted.

He sat at the edge of the tub not far from where she was. “ I take it this is your reason for distracting me tonight? Did that also include that little scene with Sam? “

“ You wouldn’t have hurt him. “ Jesse said smiling.

“ Very sure of yourself, aren’t you? “ His eyes flirted with her, but he now felt like he had just gotten a taste of what Mark had tried to tell him. 

“ Don’t you want to come in and join me? “ 

“ I’m enjoying you from right here. “ He teased, and refilled her glass. “ Besides, I’ve made it a habit not to undress until I see the woman naked first. “ He saw her eyes suddenly flash at him and he wondered how far she would go to with this game.

“ Well leave your shorts on and come in. It really is nice. “

“ I’m sure it is, but I would much rather you join me out here. “ He said keeping eye contact as he amorously provoked her.

“ It’s nice and warm in here. “ Jesse teased continuing his challenge.

“ Don’t worry, I’ll keep you warm. “ He smiled wickedly and pursued dangerously. “ What’s wrong Jesse? Even if you’re naked, I was going to see you anyway. Or have I misunderstood you and you’ve been just playing with me? “ 

“ You’re a very stubborn man. “ She smiled boldly.

“ Yes I am. Now are you coming out or should I be leaving? “ He taunted her. He was actually enjoying how well she played this. 

“ Would you mind handing me my robe? It’s on that chair. “ Jesse said with a twinkle of defiance in her eyes.

“ Of course. “ He picked up her robe and put it across his shoulder. He held out his hand to help her out of the tub. He smiled in triumph. She hesitated for a second and smiled with her all too familiar smile. She took his hand and got out of the tub. It did not surprise him to see that she only had bikini bottoms on which he had figured she would. His eyes boldly traveled down the length of her body.

“ You are beautiful, Jesse. Turn around and I’ll help you with your robe. “ He held the robe up so that she could either take it or let him put it on her. She surprised him and slowly turned around. He put the robe on her and having her lean back against him, he even tied the sash. He gently kissed her neck and whispered. “ Are you warm enough? “

“ Yes, very. “ She said, and turned to hand him the champagne bottle. “ Would you mind bringing the glasses too? “ She walked down the hall, leaving him feel more wary than triumphant. She walked to her bedroom and after lighting several candles and putting some music on, she looked straight into his eyes.

“ So tell me, what exactly was your reason for wanting me out of the tub? “ She teased, putting her arms around his neck and swaying to the music.

“ I’m hoping it’s the same reason you wanted me in it. “ He said softly and felt her lips kissing his neck. He sat on the wicker chair and pulled her onto his lap. With his arm around her back, his other hand brought her to him and he kissed her eagerly. Her arms went around him showing him her eagerness as well. He began kissing her neck and shoulder, while his other hand moved caressing the other side of her neck and shoulder. He heard the sound of her breathing change, saw her eyes close, and she leaned her head back. 

Her robe was slightly opened and his own impatience overwhelmed him. His hand went beneath the opening to gently caress her breast. She inhaled deeply at his touch and his lips moved to the nape of her neck. His fingers toyed with her nipple, teasing it, slowly stimulating it until it was extremely hard. Her breathing was becoming more rapid and she moaned softly, looking at him with intense desire. He opened her robe further, exposing most of her breasts, now being able to see the taut nipple and concentrate on the other one. 

“ Do you want me continue? “ He whispered, seductively caressing her, but still very unsure of what she wanted.

“ Yes, I mean no. “ She said breathless. “ I mean! Hell, I don’t know! I can’t breathe, let alone think! “

“ Well, at least you’re honest. “ He laughed closing her robe and he pulled her up to a sitting position. “ Until now, I didn’t think I had that affect on you. “

“ What, being honest? “ She asked and took the glass of wine he handed to her. She quickly drank it and handed it back for a refill. 

“ Yes, as a matter of fact. As I was led to believe you are not this forward, I can’t help but wonder what exactly is the reason you are with me? “

“ Considering your reputation, Adam, I don’t see what difference it should make. “ She was now kissing him lightly on his shoulder, and slowly moving up his neck. “ Wouldn’t you rather be doing other things? “ 

“ I thought you weren’t sure if you wanted those other things? “

“ I do want you to continue. “ She whispered in his ear, teasing him with her lips.

“ Let me get this straight, you would rather let me seduce you right now, instead of answering my question? As much as I want to continue, and believe me, I do, I want to know the answer first. “ Adam said.

“ Damn you! “ Jesse pushed away from him almost falling to the floor before he caught her. He let her go and she stood up. “ How can you go from being so fucking hot, to this? What the hell difference should it make to you? You apparently have chosen to believe what Mark has said anyway. “ She angrily refilled her glass and quickly drank it.

“ No, if that were true, I wouldn’t have asked you. “ Adam said, trying not to lose his patience with her.

“ And I don’t feel the need to answer. I thought we had already established the answer to that when I got out of the hot tub. “ Jesse spoke with a daring boldness.

“ Oh so all you really want from me is to be fucked. “ He stood up and went to her. He grabbed her arms and forced her to lie back on the bed and he straddled her without putting his weight on her. “ That’s why you’ve gone to all this trouble just so I would fuck you? Hell you should have just asked me. It would have saved us both a lot of time. I don’t mind obliging you, Jesse. If that’s really what you want. I just was given a different impression of you. Is that really what you want? “ He said with a direct tone in his voice. “ Look at me Jesse? Now tell me is that really what you want? “ 

She looked at him and he saw the tears that weren’t falling but they were there, along with an angry unyielding stare. “ Yes, I want you to fuck me. Right now. “ 

He had not at all expected this answer from her. With one hand holding her wrists, he untied her sash and opened her robe. He held both her arms above her head and kissed her roughly. She responded with the same intensity she did earlier and again he hadn’t expected that. He sat back up and her eyes were wet, but unyielding. She was definitely a better player at this than he was willing to be, he thought to himself. He let go of her and stood up. She quickly sat up and closed her robe.

“ I’m leaving before I do something I will definitely regret. “ 

“ Adam wait! “ 

“ Why? I think this has been played out long enough, Jesse. You’re a much better player than I am. “ He was standing at her bedroom door with his back to her, ready to leave. 

“ I don’t want you to leave. “ She was whispered.

“ Dammit! I’m not Mark, Jesse. I don’t play the games he does. “ He said frustrated and turned around. She was still sitting on the bed starring at him. He walked back and sat down across from her.

“ I don’t want you to be, Mark. “ She said and went to him and sat on his lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head against his shoulder. He sensed she was frightened, of what he didn’t know and he just held her. Eventually, when she fell asleep, he put her to bed and left.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 06



The next day, Adam was working the night shift and not long after he had been working, Mark showed up. 

"What's up? " Mark asked, as he sat down at the bar. 

"You're a son of a bitch, you know that? " He said quietly.

"What the hell did I do? " Mark asked. " Look man, if you and Jesse are having problems, don't say I didn't warn you. "

"Yes, and what exactly were you warning me of? "

"Oh, I get it now. She turned you down too! " Mark laughed.

"What's the real story on her, Mark? " Adam asked, seriously.

"Actually, considering you work here, you should know even more. " 

"What does my working here have to do with her? " Adam asked, confused.

"Damn! You really don't know do you? " Mark chuckled and drank down his beer. Adam poured him another one. " I hate to be the one to piss you off, but Jesse is not only your landlady, but also your boss. Gerald Borg is Jesse's stepfather, but don't ever call him that. She barely acknowledges he exists, let alone that he is her stepfather. I'm not sure why, but because her mother married Gerald, he is the one that is controlling things. "

"I didn't know he had a step daughter. I only knew he had a daughter, Renee Taylor? "

"Renee Jessica Taylor and Jesse are the same. Everyone refers to Jesse as his daughter. I told you, the woman has money! And get this; she isn't even thirty years old yet, at least not for several more months. Kind of blows your mind, doesn't it? " Mark was laughing.

"Shit! That explains why she doesn't like Gerald. He slapped her pretty hard the night I saw them together. Although from what I saw, she isn't afraid of him. She didn't back down and she threw her drink at him. " 

"They fight a lot and Gerald has a nasty temper, but no, Jesse isn't afraid of him, which has gotten her in some pretty good scrapes with him. Gerald is trying to run her company without allowing her any say so. She in turn, gets mad and does things without his say so. By the way, she also happens to be divorced from one of Gerald's pals. "

"She was married? Damn! Why didn't you tell me all this before? " He asked, more surprised about this than anything.

"Because I thought you knew. You do work here after all. She's been divorced for over three years. In fact the marriage didn't last for more than a few years. You've probably seen him in here too. He is a lot older than Jesse, around 45 or so. His name is Reese Martin. Reese isn't much different than Gerald when it comes to nasty tempers either; the big difference being, Gerald is much smarter than Reese will ever be. "

"Hell, why doesn't she do something about it? If nothing else, she shouldn't let them get away with treating her like that. Have you ever talked to her about it? " 

"I wouldn't even try, and I suggest you don't either. Jesse is no angel either; this seems to be a war between Jesse and Gerald. Between their money and connections I'm not sure who will win, but I think I'll just stay out of it. " 

"You say that almost as if you don't care. I find that difficult to believe, otherwise you wouldn't have warned her not long ago like you did. " Adam said seriously.

"I do care, but we are talking about very wealthy and very smart people, unlike myself. She knows I'm there if she needs me, until then, I have found it is best just to let her do what she wants to and not say anything. She's going to anyway. Look, I got to get going. Hey, did you find out what it was she wanted? " Mark laughed now.

"Yeah, come to think of it I did. " Adam joked, not wanting to explain any more. Mark laughed and after finishing his beer, left. 

What Mark said, gave Adam more of an insight to Jesse, but still didn't help explain her interest in him. The more he learned about her and was around her, the more he seemed to be drawn to her, wanting to know more about her. Adam hated to admit it, but he was also beginning to feel something he hadn't felt in a very long time and although he was on a short break from his job, he would be leaving soon. Because of that, he wasn't sure how involved he wanted their relationship go.

As the evening became busier, he didn't have much time to notice anyone. When he finally had a chance to take a break, he saw that Jesse and several of her friends were out for the night. Jesse was dancing with a man about the same age as himself, but one Adam hadn't seen before. She was wearing a very sexy black dress with black sheer neckline and sleeves, short as usual, and she had diamond jewelry on, making her look stunningly beautiful, he thought. He did notice she had put very high black heels on.

"Mr. Gorgeous, can I get a drink? " She asked smiling at him as she approached the bar.

"And what does the lady desire? " Adam asked flirting with her.

"Besides you? " Jesse asked, with arousing intent.

"Be careful, your date might get the wrong idea, darlin. " He poured her a glass of wine, already accustomed to what she liked.

"That's not my problem. Besides, I didn't come here with him and I really don't know how I'll be getting home. "

"Well, just make sure you won't be driving. " Adam said, and got back to work. She went back to her friends, smiling at him as she did. Not long after he noticed a familiar man from another table walk over to where Jesse was sitting. Her friends were dancing so she was alone. He didn't know what the man said to her, but she stood up and was obviously angry.

"It's my money! " Jesse said, angrily.

"Why do you do this? You know how angry it makes him? Have you even looked at what you've spent in the last month? You could have at least tried to make money on the deal. " The man said rather loudly. He stood about 6'3" and around 195lbs or so. He had dark brown hair cut short and he was wearing a dark brown business suit with a white shirt. Adam had seen him before with Gerald many times.

"That doesn't happen to be Reese Martin, does it? " Adam asked Jason, another bartender.

"Sure does, and shit, she is really pissed. I knew this would happen. " Jason stated. " Anytime you see the two of them in here together, you can believe there will be trouble. " 


They watched as Jesse had turned around and was poking Reese in the chest with her finger. " Don't talk to me about money, anymore. I'm getting real sick of this shit! In fact, I'm getting real fucking tired of you too! "

"Someone should talk to you about money. In fact it wouldn't hurt you to work once in awhile and make some. Hell at least charge for sex, oh wait I forgot, you don't have sex! No one touches you! " Reese said impudently.

"At least I would get paid, you son of a bitch! If you were charging they would be asking for a refund afterwards, plus some. " Jesse spit back at him, and walked to the bar. Reese followed her.

"Adam, sweetheart, would you please get me another drink? " She asked after sitting down on the barstool. 

"Are you okay? " Adam asked her, now very concerned.

"As long as you're here. " Jesse said, her tone suddenly softer as she flirted with him. She surprised Adam by standing on the ridge of the bar stool, leaning over and quickly pulled him to her, kissing him hard on his lips, letting him go just a quickly.

"Dammit Jesse, why didn't you just let Gerald have the property? He at least makes money, which is more than I can say for you. He really isn't as bad as you make out, at least not in business anyway. " Reese said, trying to ignore Jesse's actions, but Adam could tell Reese wasn't happy about what she did. 
" How dare you! " Jesse said and slapped him. " You stand there and defend him after everything he has done to me. " She went to slap him again, but Reese quickly grabbed both arms. 
" Enough. Things could be different if you at least tried to work with him. But you keep screwing it up. " Reese said, holding her wrists tightly.


" Let her go. " Adam said leaning over the bar and was now tightly grasping Reese's arm. 

"Stay out of this, it's none of your business. " Reese said angrily.

"I think it is, now let her go." Adam said boldly, applying more pressure to Reese's arm.

"Fine. " Reese dropped Jesse's wrists as if they had burned him. " Jesse, you have to quit this. I'll not have you interfering anymore. Is that clear? " 

"Don't you dare tell me what I can and can't do. You didn't have that kind of control over me before and you sure as hell, don't have it now. " Jesse said staring at Reese with defiance and anger in her eyes.

"Someone should control you. Should I assume the bartender is another amusement for the ice goddess? " Reese laughed.

"You can assume anything you like. " Jesse turned slightly and winked at Adam.

"Surely he can't be your lover; you would have to let him touch you for that. " Reese laughed boldly. 

"Only men with balls are allowed to touch me, you never had those, Reese. You also have to know how to fuck, which in fact Adam does, and get this, after being with him now, you might as well start wearing dresses because you sure as hell aren't a man. " 

"Why you bitch! " Reese went to hit her but Jesse held out the wine glass still in her hand. Reese's hand struck the glass, breaking and cutting them both, sending fragments of glass everywhere. " Shit! You're crazy! Fucking crazy! " Reese yelled.

Adam immediately grabbed a towel and was on the other side of the bar wrapping it around her hand. Steve, the bouncer grabbed Reese, escorting him out of the bar.

"Calm down, tiger. " Adam said to Jesse. " Let's get that hand under cold water and have a look at it. " He took her behind the bar and in the back to the sink. Everyone else in the bar finally calmed down and went back to what they were doing.

"That son of a bitch! I can't believe this. " Jesse was swearing.

"Just stand still long enough for me to see if you need stitches. "

"Stitches my ass. " She said and pulling her hand away, she reached underneath the sink and got several towels. She splashed some alcohol on it. He saw her wince, but she didn't cry out. " There, now just wrap the towel around it and tie it. It'll be fine. "

"Fine, I guess it's not as bad as it looks. " He said rather surprised by her actions. " I take it he is one of the nasty men you deal with? Also known as your ex-husband. " 

"He's nice compared to others. " She laughed. " By the way, thanks for all your help. " 

"Anytime. " He laughed. " He let you go, didn't he? I figured if you wanted me to do something else, you would have said so. "

"Oh really, and I suppose you thought I would faint too! " She said and both of them burst out laughing.

"You actually were doing pretty good. " Adam said.

"Yeah, with no help from you. " Jesse smiled. 
" What do you mean, no help? I thought I was the one that had balls enough to fuck you. And pretty damn good I might add. Such words from a lady. " He smiled boldly unable to contain himself. " You know what I'm going to have to do now, don't you? I don't want anyone calling you a liar. "

"What's stopping you? " She smiled at him wickedly.

"You don't give up, do you? You should find one of your friends and go on home. " 

"I don't want to go right now. I hope I can go the rest of the night without fighting, though. "

"Try, please. " He said, and started laughing again. " Put on a dress? You don't tell a man like him to go put on a dress and not expect him to hit you. " Adam said walking her back to her table.

"I know. " She reached up and whispered in his ear.

"What? Jesse you knew then why …"

"Shut up Adam and kiss me. " Before he had the chance to respond, she was already kissing him. 

"You're something else. Are you trying to get me fired? "

"Who's going to fire you? The boss? " She smiled and sat back down in her seat and soon her friends were back at her table.

At the end of the evening while customers were clearing out, he noticed that Jesse was sitting at a table by herself. Her feet were propped up on one of the chairs and she was sipping her wine. He could tell she was watching him. He also had a good idea that the wine was having its affects on her.

"Seems like the boss has taken quite an interest in you. Be careful, she's trouble. " Jason laughed. 

"I'll try and remember that. " Adam laughed and finished wiping up the tables. He went behind the bar to finish and told Jason and Steve that he would lock up. They laughed and left him and Jesse alone.

She brought her empty glass to the bar and sat down. He refilled it for her. " You haven't locked us in here, have you? " 

"No, is there a reason I should? " He flirted with her.

"I could think of a few. "

"What is it you're up to now, Jesse? " Adam asked.

"Just the usual! " She laughed. " Are you through with all this now? " 

"Yes, did you want a ride home? " He asked and walked around to her side of the bar.

"What? No girlfriend waiting for you? " She smiled at him with a daring look in her eyes. " I have to go to my office, want to come with? " 

"Sure. Where is it? " Adam asked.

"Its on the top floor. I'll show you. " She said and he held the door for her and locked up. Jesse smiled at the security guard before they got in the elevator. 

"I have to be real honest with you, Jesse. I had no idea until today who you were. I hope you believe that. "

"I could tell. I can't say the same, once I saw you, I recognized you right away. Although I had seen you a couple times before when you were working. "

"I hadn't realized until today that I had seen you in here before. " He now flirted and was standing very close to her. His hand was on the elevator wall above her, and he could smell the fragrance she was wearing.

"I can just imagine when that was. Enough of that, I'd rather you just kiss me. " She said smiling up at him, and he needed no other invitation than that. His other hand now reached behind her, going down her back and pressing against her behind. He pressed her to him urgently and kissed her hard on the lips, his tongue pushing into her mouth to taste her. He felt her arms around him, her body pressing against his and he felt himself getting lost to his own desire for her. The opening of the elevator door interrupted them when it reached the top floor.

"This must be it. " He finally managed to say as he moved away from her to let her get out of the elevator. " Wow! I'm impressed; I didn't think you meant the whole top floor. "

"Yes, the whole thing. " She said, and went to her desk. She clicked on the phone to check messages. " Check out the view. It's pretty amazing. "

The top floor had all glass windows, and they were made so that a person could look out, not in. She had a conference table and chairs not far from her desk. She had several computer stations set up. She also had several couches and chairs with tables beside them. There was a stereo and a television and he also saw that there was a kitchen area sectioned off and a fully stocked bar in one corner. At the very back, he noticed another door, and he had a very good idea what was in that room.

"I think there's something we need to take care of. " He said, now noticing the small trickle of blood through the sheer sleeve material of her dress.

"Well, it's about time! " Jesse walked towards the room at the back. She opened the door and he saw that it was a large bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. It was what he had suspected; her home away from home he gathered.

"Well this place does have everything. " He chuckled, taking her arm and pulling her to the bathroom. He lifted her onto the counter.

"Well, this might be a little weird, but okay. " Jesse said smiling.

"That's not what we're in here for. " He did not make eye contact when he started to unzip the back of her dress.

"Well, you sure have me fooled! " She laughed and helped him by pulling the dress down off her shoulders. " Next you'll be wanting me to take off my bra, and telling me that's not what we are here for. " 

"Jesse, the strap is in the way and I won't be able to get the glass out unless … " He now looked directly into her eyes, startled. She was laughing and pulled her strap down. " You're really nasty, you know that! You knew all along why I brought you in here. "

"I only knew that sometime today you would be undressing me, I just didn't know when. " She said amorously.

"You can stop now. " He said. " This will hurt but only for a minute. " He quickly pulled out the small piece and it bled some immediately. He also felt Jesse's painful grip on his arm and he quickly put the rag to her shoulder.

"Damn that hurt! " 

"Take a deep breath! Try and relax. " He said to her, and shortly he felt her relax her grip. " You can open your eyes now too."

"You know, you still have to take my clothes off. " She had opened her eyes and had a naughty smile on her face. 

"What? " He wiped her shoulder and put a small bandage on it. 

"Look at me, you've made a mess of my clothes. " She laughed. She got off the counter and let her dress fall to the floor. She took her bra off and was reaching to take off her panties.

"You're right, sorry. I don't think you need help with those. " Adam chuckled.

"Not unless you're prepared to join me in a shower and help. " 

"I'll just look around the place and wait for you. " He shook his head, laughing, and shut the bathroom door on his way out. He went to the bar and made each of them a drink, sitting on the couch afterwards. Shortly, she came out of the bedroom wearing a light blue gown that covered everything, but also clung to her body nicely, he thought. 

"Well what do you think? " She asked and sat next to him on the couch.

"You look beautiful. " He said handing her a drink, having noticed also how she swayed when she had walked.

"Thank you, but I meant what do you think of the office? " 

"I'm wondering with all this, why are you interested in a bartender? " Adam asked, looking directly into her eyes.

"For many reasons, the first one being you're so damn sexy and irresistible! " She flirted. " Why do you ask? Maybe you're not interested in me? "

"I find everything about you interesting. " He laughed.

"And I find you unlike most men. They either treat me shitty, or they pamper me because of my money until I'm literally sick. You're the first man that has ever treated me differently than that. Does that answer your question? "

"I take it your husband was shitty, along with others such as Gerald? Why do you take any of that from them? I saw what he did to you that night in the bar. "

"Maybe I've just been waiting for the right time and the right reasons to do anything about it. " She flirted and ran her fingers down the sleeve of his arm.

"Or the right person that could fix this, considering the danger that these people seem to be to you? " Adam asked, slightly suspiciously.

"What's life without danger, excitement, pleasure, pain, you know you've heard all that crap before. " She said teasing the back of his neck with her fingers and he was finding it hard to concentrate.

"I take it your not one who believes in a balance of things? "

"No, I have not had the pleasure of those balances. Do you have to work tomorrow? " She said as she stood up and swayed slightly. He knew she was somewhat tipsy and noticed how quickly she changed subjects.

"No, I don't. Why do you ask? " Adam asked.

"I wanted to make sure your were coming to my dinner party tomorrow. "

"Did you want me to be there? " He asked.

"Yes, you're my date. " She laughed as she walked to the bar and made them each another drink.

"I sure am glad you told me. Do I need to be there any special time for that honor? " He followed her to the bar and gently caressed the back of her neck.

"Don't worry, you'll know when to be there. " She turned to him and before she could hand him his drink he was pulling her to him, and he was kissing her. He could feel her melting in his arms.




Adam & Jesse Ch. 06



"Damn, you're just so sexy and I'm so very attracted to you. " Jesse whispered. " I'm very attracted to you too, Jesse. " He said and led her back to the couch, sitting down next to her. Her hands were now unbuttoning his shirt and she caressed his bare chest as she had pushed the shirt away. His mouth went to hers again and he felt the heat of her body pushing against his.

"What you do to me; scares me. It's been so long since I felt anything like this, but I'm not sure…. " She was whispering softly and he stopped her, again claiming her lips, drawing her into his arms. She broke their kiss and breathlessly whispered to him. " I really didn't bring you here for this. "

"Oh really, and why did you bring me here? " He said softly and continued to gently caress her neck and kiss behind her ear.

"I was trying to see if I could be this close to you without wanting you. Obviously I can't. " She said softly and knelt on the couch to face him. She looked him directly in the eyes, now running her fingers through hair and around his neck. He saw something in her eyes, which made him unsure of her, or distrusting.

"Jesse, regardless of what you might have heard about me, I have no problem in taking things slow. " He put his arm around her pulling her so that he was now holding her on his lap. He could almost sense she wanted more than just a fling and for some unknown reason to him, he didn't think that was all he wanted either. Jesse was confusing to him, let alone his own feelings about her.

"Are you telling me you don't want me? " Jesse asked.

"I want you very much, but not tonight. I wouldn't know if it was the alcohol that made you feel this way or me. " Adam finally said, mustering up all his self control.

"Damn, you're not only sexy, but a gentleman too. " She smiled at him. " Will you at least stay here with me tonight? "

"You are going to keep your gown on, aren't you? "

"Well, maybe just this time. " She laughed.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 07



The next day Jesse greeted Adam at her door. As the dinner party was formal, he was wearing a black tux with a white shirt. She had put on a white strapless dress that was slightly longer than some of her other ones, but it still didn't come to her knees. Her hair looked uncombed, but very sexy and windswept. She also was wearing a small diamond necklace and diamond earrings.

"You look ravishing! I can also tell that you have nothing on underneath. " Adam said softly with a grin.

"But my dress isn't see through! " Jesse laughed softly. Adam walked in and bent down to kiss her softly on the lips.

"Not see through, but I still can tell. " He whispered.

"And what will you be thinking tonight, I wonder? " She teased him. 

"I'm not sure I'll be able to think at all except to watch you. "

There were table's set up with an elaborate assortment of foods, including seafood, and it was obvious that it was a costly dinner party. People arriving were wearing tuxes and evening gowns, most of which were floor length. Many had arrived in limousines and would be dropped off and picked up later.  
" Mr. and Mrs. Conner, how are you? " she politely asked. " I'm so glad you decided to come. Adam these are the Conner's, president of the Main Bank and his wife. This is Adam. "


" How nice to meet the both of you. " Adam replied.

"Nice to meet you Adam, and Jesse, you look beautiful as usual. " Mr. Conner said. 

"Hello Adam. You look lovely dear. " Mrs. Conner said.

"Thank you. I hope you both enjoy your evening. "

"I'm sure we will. By the way, did you get a chance to look over the proposal I faxed you? " Mr. Conner asked.

"Yes, I have looked it over and I believe I would benefit more by owning the property. I'm having a proposition drawn up that you may be interested in and I will be sending it to you. Let me know what you think after you look it over. Oh Adam, there's Doug. Would you excuse us please? " Jesse said, and Adam followed her to where the man she had danced with at the club was standing.

"Doug, so nice to see you. " Jesse smiled.

"The pleasure is always mine. " Doug flirted. " You are as stunning as ever, Jesse. " Doug kissed her lightly on the lips.

"Thank you. Doug, Adam. Adam, Doug. " Both men exchanged handshakes. It was obvious to him that Doug had his eye on Jesse, although tonight, he couldn't imagine what man wouldn't.

"And when will you be free for dinner again, Jesse? " Doug asked.

"I'm always free, Doug, you know that. But call me next week and I'll see. "

"I'll do that. It will also give us a chance to go over the proposal you sent me. I am very much interested in this new project. " Doug said.

"Call me. " Jesse said smiling and then walked away.

"Well, he seems very interested in you. " He said.

"Are you jealous, Adam? "

"Did you want me to be? " He flirted with her.

"Mr. McGinnis, I'm glad you could make it. " Jesse greeted the approaching man.

"Nice to see you again, Jesse. I'm sorry, but my wife was unable to attend. She hasn't been feeling well. "

"I'm sorry to hear that. This is a friend of mine, Adam. This is David McGinnis. " Jesse introduced them.

"How do you do, Mr. McGinnis, please send your wife our regards. " Adam said, shaking David's hand.

"By the way, did you look over my proposal? " Jesse asked.

"Yes, I did and I'm very much interested. We need to get together and talk about it. "

"Of course, I will call you and set something up. Enjoy yourself and let your wife know how sorry I am that she was unable to attend. " Jesse said, walking away from David.

"Sounds like that enticing body of yours is doing more business tonight than partying. I'm beginning to wonder why you wanted me here at all. " Adam teased her.

"Am I enticing you? " Jesse flirted with him. " You know there are things I do need help with, I can't do everything myself. "

"You are bad, Jesse. Has anyone told you that before? " Adam asked.

"Yes, but I only like the sound of it when you say it. " She reached up and gave him a light kiss. 

He continued to be introduced to other people, all of whom seemed to have one thing in common, money, either to invest with, or they were in need of it. He watched Jesse as she played with these people, always with a smile. He knew that there was high finance dealings going on or in the making, but he had no idea to the nature of those.

"Jesse, would you care to dance? " He asked, needing a break himself.

"I thought you would never ask. "

He held her in his arms, breathing in her scent, enjoying her closeness as they danced. She pressed her body close to his. 

"You smell wonderful Jesse. You make it hard for me to resist you. " Adam whispered in her ear.

"And you have no idea what seeing you in that tux is doing to me. " She whispered to him and kissed his neck softly.

"I'm beginning to get an idea. You don't ever quit, do you? "

"You make it impossible for me to. " She pressed her body closer to his. His hand now moved much lower down her back, past her waist and he pressed her tightly to him.

"If anyone is making this impossible, it is you darlin! I'm not sure how much longer I will be able to keep my hands off you. " Adam said seductively.

"Now who is being bad? I still haven't figured out why ever since I met you, you've been trying to keep your hands off. " Jesse said provocatively, looking up at him, her lips slightly parted and her eyes sparkling.

"I haven't figured that one out myself. " He whispered and kissed her awaiting lips. His lips parting as hers, and he felt himself succumbing to the passion she was showing him. Finally pulling himself away from her before he went any further, he broke the kiss and held her tightly with her head resting against him. 

"So what do you think of this party? "

"I think that you are up to something, but I'm beginning to see that you usually are. "

"Very good, and here I thought I had been distracting you. " Jesse laughed.

"Oh that you have, do not doubt that for a minute. "

After they danced, they had gone to the buffet and got something to eat. It was shortly after dinner when they ran into Mark and Talley.

"Jesse you are beautiful as usual. " Mark said. " You also have outdone yourself, the food is excellent. "

"Thank you Mark. It seems that you do know how to look and behave like a gentleman. I was beginning to wonder. " Jesse teased and then looked at Talley. " Talley you look lovely, it's nice to see you. "

"Jesse, you look nice, but you really should be more careful. Not all men like seeing everything a woman has to offer. Adam you look extremely sexy in your tux, of course you would look sexy in anything. "

"Always nice to see you, Talley. " Adam said reserved.

"Reese was looking for you yesterday? I was worried about you. " Mark said.

"So worried you rushed right over! " Jesse laughed. " Reese was mad about the Corvette and a piece of property I recently got rid of. "

"Always trying to control them aren't you? " Talley laughed sarcastically. " Now I know why Reese left you. "

"Talley, enough. " Mark said angrily.

"Reese didn't leave me Talley. I may not be married to him, but if it weren't for me, he'd be in jail right now. After what he did, he's very lucky he has a job. If you call that control, then yes, I'm very controlling. Especially when it comes to my life and my responsibilities. "

"Don't mind her Jesse. " Mark said, eyeing Talley angrily.

"Adam, I think I'd like to get some fresh air, would you care to join me? By the way Talley, I have a word of advice for you. I intend to take care of business in the next few months. If I were you, I would know whom my friends were. " She turned before Mark or Talley had time to comment. Adam followed her outside where there were others enjoying the beautiful night. She went immediately to the bar and ordered them each a drink. 

Adam followed her to a table at the end of the patio that was more secluded and not as lit up as the rest of the pool and bar area. Jesse sat down, closed her eyes and sighed; he sat down in a chair across from her. He looked at her with a passion he had thought he would never feel again, but one he wasn't sure he should be pursuing. 

"So, why was Reese mad about the Corvette? I take it he was referring to the one sitting in my driveway? I really have been curious about that. " He asked her, keeping his tone light.

"I don't think I want to talk about that. " She said hesitantly, still keeping her eyes closed, but she was smiling.

"Now I definitely want to know about it. Come on, out with it. "

"It was a new company car that had just arrived and I took it. That's all. "

"Right! Whose car? " Adam asked, chuckling.

"Mine, since it's my company. " She sat up and looked at him and couldn't help but laugh. " It was supposed to be Reese's. But I've warned him before about buying things in company names. Besides, he has a car. If he wants a Corvette, he will have to use his own money for that. Not mine. " She was smiling, and he could see she was very proud that she had done that to Reese.

"Mark's apparent friendship with Reese is why he wouldn't take the car? "

"Something like that. " Jesse smiled.

"Yes, something like that no doubt. And what is it between you and Talley if you don't mind me asking? " 

"Other than she has been Reese's mistress even before we were married, I don't appreciate her making fools of my friends or those I care about. I was just letting her know that her game is about up and she better decide on what or whom she wants. "

"You really like to invite trouble, don't you? " Adam laughed, not showing his surprise at what she had told him.

"Not me! " She kidded. 

"Of course not you. " Adam laughed.

"I guess you have me all figured out. " Jesse said softly with a smile.

"Honey, I'm actually clueless when it comes to figuring you out. "

"Why am I so different? Could it be that we are both sitting here trying to figure out what game the other is playing? " Jesse looked at him with a playful grin.

"What if neither one of us is actually playing a game? " Adam asked seriously.

"That's always a possibility, not a likely one though. "  
" Somehow, I just don't believe that darlin. Considering so far what I've learned about you, always keeping everyone at a distance, yet you haven't stopped me. Something is different. " He couldn't help laughing.

"Yes, I suppose you are different. I didn't want to stop you. " She said, now giving him that look he had grown accustomed to. " What's more, I still don't want to. "

"I'm beginning to understand that. " He laughed. " But there is a lot about you I don't understand. "

"As far as my business life, I don't think there is much you need to understand. That has nothing to do with us. " Jesse smiled.

"It is rather hard to tell what is business and personal with you though. "

"But what I do in my business has nothing to do with what my plans are for you and me. " She now flirted. 

"I can only imagine what those plans might be. " He flirted back with her. " I've really learned a lot about you in the last several days. Much of which surprises me. "

"Really? So tell me, what have you learned about me? " She leaned on the table, putting her elbows up and resting her chin on her hands and smiled at him.

"Well, you have an ex whose car is sitting in my driveway, and whom you hate and who likes to hit you, who now also believes I'm fucking you. The girlfriend of a good friend, also happens to be you're ex's mistress. You are putting a major deal together. I also learned that I more or less work for the woman I've been pursuing. She even owns the building I work in and the house I live in. "

"Poor baby, you've had one hell of a few days. And damn, it's not even over! What can I do to make you better? " She teased.

He grinned and shook his head back and forth. " I've also learned that the lovely creature I'm looking at swears better than I do and she can do ALL these things at the same time without ever taking her mind off sex. " He chuckled.

"So then, let me ask you a question. With what you know about me so far, has that changed where you were hoping to go with this relationship? "

He looked at her curiously wondering why she asked this, finally answering. " No, nothing has changed. "

"I realize there's a lot about me you don't know. I'm sure there's a lot about you I don't know either. Although, " Jesse smiled at him, " I am enjoying what I know so far. " 
" Is that right? Can I ask if there is anything particular you would like to know? " 

"One thing does come to mind. " Jesse said, and he saw the twinkle in her eyes. 

"I guess I asked for that one. And you're not going to say anything else, right? " He saw the look in her eyes, and didn't need her answer. He signaled the bartender to bring them each another drink. Jesse stood up and at first he thought that she was about to go in, but she came and sat on his lap, putting her arms around his neck.

"If I tell you everything, what will you have to look forward too? You would be bored with me in no time. I don't want that. " She said softly, her eyes staring into his.

"And if you ask me one more time what it is I want ….. "

"Honey, you have made it very clear what it is you want from the day you walked into Mark's house and I doubt you would ever bore me. " His arms went around her, pulling her to him and he kissed her passionately.

"I think we better go back inside, " Jesse whispered as she tried to catch her breath.

The night wore on and Jesse was constantly being pulled away or walking away from Adam, socializing with others or doing business, he wasn't sure which. He had met a lot of interesting people, some he knew from their company into the bar he worked at. He finally went and sat in one of the living room chairs with a small group of others that he had recently been introduced to. He looked up and saw that Jesse was talking to Doug again. He knew it was crazy, but he actually did feel somewhat jealous of Jesse dating Doug. 

"Yes, I read it in the paper this morning. Isn't it awful? " Karen said.

"Well I sure hope they catch whoever did it. I don't like to think that kind of thing happens around here. " Gayle said.

"It happens all over. There's probably a lot worse that happens in this town. We just don't know about it. Besides, Tim Douglas was a disreputable man. He probably had a lot of enemies. " Rick said.

"What's going on? I didn't get a chance to read the paper today. " Adam asked, hearing a name he recognized. 

"They found Tim Douglas's body dumped behind some used car lot. It looked like someone broke his neck. Do you know him? " Rick asked.

"Not really. When did this happen? " Adam asked, now concerned.

"Apparently he hadn't been around for a week or so. They didn't say how long he had been there or whom they think is behind it. " Rick said.

"I wonder who did it. " Karen said.

"Did what to who? " Jesse asked as she walked up and stood next to where he was sitting.

"They were just telling me about Tim Douglas. " Adam told her.

"He works at Taylor and Borg, actually for Gerald. He takes care of the company car lot. " Jesse said with obvious distaste. 

"Well, not any more, dear. You must not read the papers either. They found his body yesterday. It's been missing for about a week or so from what the article said. I'm surprised you didn't know about it. " Gayle said.

"I hadn't heard. " Jesse all but whispered. He knew immediately from her voice something was wrong. He could almost see the color draining from her face and her disturbing expression.

"Jesse, are you alright? " Adam asked her as he stood up. She stared at him with a blank expression and he wasn't even sure she was seeing him. By now everyone in his group could see that something was wrong and although Richard was not right there, he was watching Jesse from where he was standing. " Hey babe, let's go get some fresh air? Sorry, she's just had a long few days. She'll be fine. " Adam quickly put his arm around her, and she whispered softly the word sorry, while he led her outside to where they had sat before.

It seemed as if she had drifted off, not really wanting to vocalize her thoughts. He could see by her expression that whatever her thoughts were, she definitely was uncomfortable with them. He sat quietly for several minutes hoping she would either look at him or say something to him. Before she did, Richard had walked up to their table and sat down, which really surprised him.

"What's wrong? Everyone is asking? " Richard asked. " Are you all right? "

She finally looked at Richard, and her expression changed, and she suddenly seemed to relax. " I think I'm just really tired. It's late isn't it? Just let them know I'm fine, but really tired and when they all go you can lock up the front and go on home. Is that okay? " She spoke very softly.

"Yes. What time tomorrow or will you call? " Richard asked.

"Why don't you just wait until she calls? I think she just needs some sleep. " Adam answered for her.

"Okay. " Richard said and went inside to do as Jesse asked.

"Are you feeling any better? " He asked her and she looked at him, finally he saw her focusing. She sighed deeply and placed her elbows on the table resting her chin in her hands.

"Adam, you have no idea. " She finally said softly.

"You can't really expect to go non-stop night and day. Maybe you need to rest awhile. You don't have to entertain every night, do you? "

"Believe it or not, most of it is related to work. It's fun too though, especially when you're around. " Jesse said softly, but he could tell something was still bothering her.

"I know you don't want me to ask you about your business, but I only have one question I really would like answered. Then I won't ask any more, at least not tonight. "

"I already know what you're going to ask. I don't need any more harassment from the police department. There will be some now. " She sighed and closed her eyes.

"Because of what happened to Tim Douglas? " Adam asked.

"I really don't want to talk about this. "

"Jesse, I'm not an idiot. I saw your reaction, so did a lot of other people. There's bound to be talk about all this. I'll probably find out soon anyway, you're too well known for me not to. "

"Good, then you think about it and see if you can figure out what happened. It will be one less thing for me to think about. "

"There's no way you can tell me you know nothing about this. You wouldn't have reacted that way if that were true. "

"I didn't say that I didn't know anything, just that it was good that someone else was looking into it. " 

"You're one confusing lady. " Adam sighed, confused by her responses.

"And you're one very curious man. Would you like to explain that to me? " She said softly and he could tell she was actually studying him. He tried to figure out how to answer her question and what it was she was actually asking, wondering if some how she knew of his real profession, but she spoke before he had a chance to answer. " I can see that you really don't want to answer that. You're much more like me than I had realized. "

He didn't reply and after several minutes of silence she sat up with her elbows on the table again. She was staring at him and softly sighed. He looked into her eyes and saw a depth there, yet didn't understand it. She stood up, walked over to him and held out her hand. Although he felt confused, he took her hand and went with her. Before he realized what had happened she walked along the side of the pool and then jumped in it, pulling him with her.

"What the hell did you do that for? " He asked shocked, and immediately he noticed how she looked with her white dress, now see-thru, clinging to her body. She was smiling wickedly at him. " Do you realize that you just ruined my tux? " He said, finally laughing while she swam away from him.




Adam & Jesse Ch. 07



"That's not what you were thinking and you know it. " She now was against the wall of the pool and had put her arms on the outside ledge and was facing him. " I thought we were getting a little too serious. Didn't this help? " 

"You really are a little minx. " He chuckled.

"You just figured that out? Damn, you're slow. " She was grinning at him with a very reckless expression on her face. 

"You're playing with fire, babe! " He said and he pulled himself up to sit on the edge of the pool opposite the side she was on. He took all but his pants off. 

"I'm in the water, I can't get burned. " She said, continuing to encourage him with her expressions. He jumped back into the water and swam to her. When he reached her, she instantly put her arms around him, her legs straddling him and her mouth to his. His arms went around her and there was a growing intensity in their kiss.

"Damn you're sexy! " He said with open desire. 

"Even looking like this? " She teased, and letting go of him, she started swimming away.

"As if you didn't know. And where do you think you're going? Come back here, babe, we're not finished. " 

"Orders now? Aren't you the demanding one? " She swam to the shallow end of the pool and got. She turned and smiled wickedly, knowing she might has well have been naked with the dress clinging to her. His desire was increasing with each moment. He was just stepping out of the pool with her looking down at herself and then back at him.

"See what happens when you do things like this. "

"Yes I do. " She said and he saw her eyes travel up and down his body. He boldly grabbed her again and kissed her hard on the mouth. Her arms were around him and her body pressing against him.

"Don't wait anymore. " She whispered and began kissing his neck. He reached behind her and unzipped her dress. He took the hem of the dress and lifted it off her and within seconds she was standing naked in front of him. 

"You're beautiful Jesse. " He whispered and pulled her to him again, kissing her. One hand entangled itself in her hair, and his other caressed her breasts, teasing at her already hard nipples. He heard her moan softly. 

"I want you now, Adam. " Without hesitation he picked her up, carrying her inside and laid her on the couch. He took off the rest of his wet clothes and was beside her on the couch. He felt her hands in his hair as his mouth went to each breast, licking and sucking at her nipples and his desire grew as she squirmed and moaned beneath his touch. He brought his mouth back up to kiss her. His arm around her back holding her to him and his other hand slid to the warmth between her legs.

"Ooohhh Adam! " Jesse moaned when his hand touched her. Adam felt her immediate response to his touch, her hips arching, her legs spreading slightly giving more access to his hand as she pressed against it. His fingers rubbed against her slit and finding her hardened bud stroking and circling it, soon she was gasping as her body gave way, spasming with orgasm. Waiting no longer he knelt above her, grasping her legs and entered her. He thrust slowly at first and she met his thrust and as he increased, her legs wrapped around his hips. He thrust deeper, his hands now on the couch above her and her hands gripping his shoulders. Both of them were moaning, and he let go, exploding inside her with a heat unlike any other before. 

Finally when both their bodies were spent, he lay next to her holding her, still with his manhood inside her. He could feel her heartbeat beating as his was and her breathing trying to calm as his was. There were no words necessary as they clung to each other for some time. Jesse turned to him after a while and kissed him deeply, then took his hand leading him to her bedroom where after making love again on her bed, they fell asleep in each others arms.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 08



Continuing Story - Please read other chapters.

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It had only been an hour or so when he felt Jesse stir, and he was awakened by her soft cry. Adam could tell instantly that she was dreaming. She had moved away from him and she had her hands in front of her as if trying to stop someone.

"Stop. " She cried so softly he could barely hear her and saw that she was dreaming. 

"Honey, it's just a dream. You're okay. " He held her tightly to him and brushed her hair with his hand trying to comfort her. Within a minute or two, he felt her relax. She looked up at him for just a second and although she was awake, he saw the pain in her eyes that was left by the dream. She turned away from him and lay on her side, the back of her body against him. When he put his arm around her, she took his hand and clutched it tightly to her body. Within seconds she was fast asleep. 

Several hours later Adam woke up to find himself alone. He saw that a pair of jeans had been thrown on the bed so he put them on quickly and went to look for Jesse. He was astounded when he walked into the living room. Everything had been cleaned up; there were no traces of the party that took place. The house seemed to be empty. He looked all over and he began to wonder where she was. He finally found her outside, cleaning up the pool area.

"I've been looking all over for you. Don't scare me like that."

"Sorry, I hadn't realized that my cleaning up would scare you. " She said confused.

"No, I mean, I just thought. Oh hell, when I didn't find you, I just immediately got worried. " He said, frustrated. " And why are you cleaning up? Don't you have hired help for that? "

"My, sounds like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Are you always this grouchy in the morning? " Jesse giggled.

"I'm never grouchy in the morning. " He said, regaining his composure. " It must be the environment. Maybe even looking at you like that, it's got me out of sorts. " He now smiled teasingly. She was picking up trash and collecting empty glasses. She had her hair pulled back and was wearing very short shorts with a tube top on and barefooted. Without thinking, he started helping her clean up. " So am I to believe you do the actual cleaning around here? "

"Who else? " She smiled.

"Well, since I know it's not for lack of funds, tell me why you don't hire help for this? " 

"I don't know why you seem surprised. I couldn't possibly trust anyone to come into my home and clean."

He burst with laughter. " Jesse darlin, you have tons of people in your home everyday. And we know it's not because you trust them, why not hire people to clean up after them? " He could see he had actually hurt her feelings somehow and was sorry he laughed. " Okay, tell me why." 

She carried a tray full of glasses into the house. She began putting them in the dishwasher. He followed her, carrying another tray full.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. " He said, trying to make up with her.

Without thinking, he went to her and gently took hold of her arm wanting just to turn her to face him. She immediately backed up and he quickly released her arm. He saw the distrust on her face and instantly held his arms up in the air and backed off. 

"Hey, I wasn't going to hurt you. " He said now realizing how vulnerable she was today. " Jesse this is never going to work if you don't even trust me a little. I'm not going to hurt you, I promise. " He could tell there was still distrust in her eyes. He stood quiet for a minute or so and just looked at her. When she was through putting the dishes in the washer, she finally looked at him, laughed and then hugged him tightly. He could feel her body trembling and he was becoming very concerned. He held her for several minutes until she finally let go of him.

"How about if I help you finish cleaning up? " Adam said, treading lightly.

"Okay, there isn't much more to do. " She said, and he saw her relax some. 

Damn, he swore to himself, he really wished she would tell him what was wrong. As they began to finish cleaning, he found out that she had only slept for a little while. She had got up and started cleaning up. It amazed him how she could be so alert and energetic with such little sleep. She had relieved his mind letting him know that she didn't do drugs. She had a problem sleeping any length of time. She also explained that she rarely slept in bed, in fact the only times recently were when she had been with him. She told him she usually slept on the couch or the chair. He would have liked to question her about this, but decided not to push it.

"Well, I think you accomplished your task, how about a cup of coffee? " Adam asked when they were through cleaning. Without hesitation, she made fresh coffee and poured them each a cup. She sat at the table, and he sat next to her.

"So, did you sleep okay? " She said, once again flirting with him.

"I slept wonderful, the bed is very comfortable. So was the company."

"You didn't sleep very long, did you need to go home and get some more sleep before work tonight? " Jesse asked, looking at him with a teasing smile.

"Sleep really isn't what I had in mind." 

"Now you sound like me! " Jesse giggled.

"Shit! You're a bad influence on me. " He laughed, and got more serious. " So now will you tell me why you don't have hired help to clean? "

" That is really bothering you, isn't it? When people come here and party, they aren't really here paying much attention to my life or me. They are wrapped up in having fun. Cleaning people see whatever went on, go through your things, and no matter what someone else does, it's you they're going to think about. It's your house, your guests, your life, I don't trust that. They'd only assume what they wanted to and talk about those thoughts. I only want people to talk about what I want them to, not what they assume."

" Okay, was that so hard? " 

" Yes, it was, because I know how stupid it sounds, but I can't help it."

" It's not stupid, you just have a real problem with trusting people. I wish you would trust me and tell me what's bothering you. I get the feeling you're afraid of something, is that true? " 

" I don't know what you mean. " Jesse said, now looking away. 

He gently placed his hand under her chin. " Look at me Jesse, you do know what I mean. We both know there's a lot you're not telling me. I'm not blind. You're afraid of something, I can tell. Hell you almost fainted when you heard about Tim Douglas. Why is that? "

"I already told you about that."

" No, come on now. Hell Jesse, you let me make love to you, but you don't trust me enough to tell me what's bothering you."

" That's different. " She finally said, pulling away from him. She got up and poured them each more coffee, before sitting back down. 

"Jesse, I am very attracted to you. " He could see this made her uncomfortable. " But as much as I want you, I would rather have you trust me, than sleep with you. I would never do anything that you wouldn't want me to do. Don't you believe me? "

"I believe you." 

"Then tell me what are you're afraid of? Maybe I can help. " He said. She finally looked back at him, her eyes wary. He wanted to just wrap his arms around her and take away whatever it was that was making her feel this way. This feeling surprised him, seeing as he knew her for only a short time and knew very little about her. Yet the feeling was very strong.

"I don't want you involved with my business. I thought you understood. " She gave him her special smile. " I just want to have fun and see if I can drive you crazy."

"Honey, you already have succeeded in doing that. But I'm relieved to know it hasn't been as obvious as I thought it was. " He said, shaking his head smiling. 

" Well, not that obvious. " She teased.

"Okay, so now that we have that straightened out, would you mind explaining a few things? " 

" You need explaining. " She continued to tease.

"Stop now, and be serious. I know that's not in your nature, but will you talk to me now? "

" Are you sure you can concentrate on other things. I mean it's rather hard for me to concentrate with you sitting here so close, your chest looking so damn good. " She gently traced her fingers up one side of his arm, then lightly across his chest. 

"What is it that you want me to do right now? " He said seriously and looked at her letting her see the desire in his eyes. 

The phone rang, startling both of them. Jesse hesitated, and he could tell she wasn't sure what to do, but she got up to answer it.

"Hello. " Jesse said and listened to the person on the other end for several minutes. " I see. Well thank you very much. I will be in tomorrow to take care of that and while I'm there I want the balance on the outstanding loans. " She said slightly impatient. She now stood behind him and was running her hand through his hair. He knew her well enough to see that she was trying to stall him once again. What he wasn't sure of was his own strength to resist her. " Read over my proposal and give me your answer tomorrow. I'm busy right now. Good-bye. " Jesse said and hung up.

"Is everything okay? " He asked, and he felt her hands running down his back. She leaned against him and softly kissed his neck, her hands now caressing his chest. 

"Just business. " She whispered in his ear, nibbling at it as she did. 

"It seems everything is business with you. " He said leaning his head back against her and having a very hard time concentrating.

"Not everything, sweetheart. Not you. " She lightly kissed the side of his neck.

"I still want to know what's bothering you. " Adam whispered, his strength weakening.

"You'll just have to wait, there are more important things to do. " She said, and slowly started to walk away from him.

" And that would be? " He asked already knowing. He was looking at her and when she turned back to face him he saw the twinkle in her eye and the naughty grin on her face.

"Getting naked. That is if you can catch me. " She laughed, and started running away. 

He chased her, finally catching her when she was opening the door to her room. He picked her up and she was giggling now. He gently threw her on the bed and pinned her down with him straddling her.

"Is that really all you ever want Jesse, fun and fucking? " Adam said teasing her.

"That's right. It's not like you don't you know. " She laughed, still encouraging him and he felt her hips moving under him.

"I really shouldn't let you have your own way again. There are a lot of other important things you know. " He teased her and with his hands pinning down her arms, he kissed her hard on the mouth.

"Maybe, but there's only one thing important right now. " She said, obviously becoming more excited. " Come on Adam."

" You know what Jesse, " He whispered to her and began kissing her neck and behind her ears. " I'm not going to let you use sex this way every time you don't want to talk about something. " He released her and got up sitting on the chair across from the bed. 

"Have I done something wrong? " She now sounded frustrated. He sat staring at her, wondering about the things she avoided talking about.

"I want to know more about you, Jesse. Will you please tell me what is bothering you? "

"You want to talk about that now? " She asked. 

"I wanted to talk about it earlier."

"Why do you have to persist with this? You don't hear me asking about you and I don't know that much either. " She said up, starring at him in defiance.

"Yes, you don't ask, which also puzzles me. You don't want to know about me, you don't want me to know about you, yet it's obvious you want me to make love to you. I don't understand this. " He said irritated.

"Fine, what do you want to know? " She said angry now.

"I want to know what is bothering you and what does it have to do with Tim Douglas."

"Reese is bothering me. Reese has a long police record and the only reason I didn't press charges against him for the things he did to me, was because he promised he would help get my company back from Gerald. I agreed as long as he agreed to the divorce."

"Why the hell did you marry him to begin with? " Adam interrupted.

"He was persuasive and I was inebriated. I didn't know about his record at that time either. That's not what this is about anyway. He has the nerve now to report the Corvette stolen, then Tim turns up dead shortly after I get the car. Do you realize how that looks for me? " She said.

"What exactly is it that you're worried about? "

"Do we have to talk about this? " She sighed and walked away from him, returning to the living room where she poured herself a glass of wine.

"Is the car stolen? "

"I don't see how it's possible to steal your own vehicle? And since it is sitting in your driveway, it's not like I've been hiding it. " She said, slightly sarcastic. " I did have a hell of a time getting it away from Tim. Gerald pays him well to keep me from getting in there. That was him chasing me around your yard. He wasn't real happy."

"What the hell were you doing anyway, putting yourself in danger to get a car? Especially if it's yours to begin with. " Adam not only felt angry at what she was doing but also confused.

"That's what the problem is. Gerald seems to think that the company and everything in it is solely his. He even forgets that he has several other shareholders, including me. He makes it very complicated for me to do anything over there. That is what I have been fighting with him for years over. In fact, that's why he and Reese have now more or less become a hobby of mine, you might say."

"That is your hobby? Are you nuts? " He couldn't begin to comprehend what she was telling him.

"I do it because it pisses them off that I can and there's not a damn thing they can do about it."

"Right, just have you beaten up, bruised, hell one of them might even decide to take care of you once and for all. Isn't that what Mark was warning you about? "

"That's all besides the point. I'm fighting for what's mine. Gerald has stolen my company from me and from what I can tell; Reese has decided to help him keep it. This also has nothing to do with us, and I don't see why we need to discuss it. " She said with a matter of fact tone.

"Because I'm concerned about you. Because I want to know what exactly you're afraid of. You still haven't told me that. " He said frustrated by her.

"They both know I'm pushing to have them out of there. The could even try and make it look like I had something to do with Tim's death. Now you got your information, I hope you're happy. " Jesse said sounding disgusted.

"I'm not sure they could do that, but if they are capable of things like that, why don't you go to the authorities for help? I'm sure you know enough about some of what they do that they would listen to you." 

"I have to take care of it myself. " She said now staring at him.

"Even if that means risking your life to do it? Is that what you're trying to tell me? That's the real reason you want me to stay out of your business, isn't it? "

"Yes, I don't want you having a problem with me doing certain things and start trying to stop me just because we're fooling around."

"If you went to the authorities, you wouldn't have to do this. It's almost as if you want them to come after you. " He said, angry and confused at how stubborn she was.

"First, I do these things because I want to. Second, I don't trust anyone enough to help me. I have been told many times how someone was going to take care of this and either they got hurt or I did. I have no intentions of stopping what I'm doing or depending on someone to take care of this for me." 

"You're right then, I'm not sure I can handle that kind of relationship, especially knowing you're out there trying to get yourself killed. " He said flatly.

"Go home, I'm tired. " She said and started walking towards her room. 

"That's really how you want it? You're not going to argue or at least persuade me differently? " He asked shocked that she had turned her back to him like that.

"Go back to playing with the women who actually need you and only pretend to want sex. You seem to enjoy that and that's just not who I am. I'm going to take a shower. Please go home."

Damn, he thought to himself, the whole thing was a mess. But he couldn't understand why she insisted on putting herself in such a situation. He thought about waiting for her to come out, but changed his mind. He went home, deciding it was better this way.

Later that night, as he was leaving for work, he looked over at Jesse's to see if she had company and was surprised to see that her house was dark. He thought about going over to make sure she was all right, but he figured she probably was sleeping. 

The next day he went to work as usual and it went by without any problems. Throughout the day his thoughts would return to Jesse. He wanted to talk to her, but he had reservations. He wanted to make her stop going after Gerald like she was. There was no telling how much danger she could be in, but from what he now knew about her, that wasn't going to be an easy task and he wasn't sure how long he would be staying.

In the middle of the week Rusty, one of the woman he saw on occasion, had come in to see him at work. She was a very attractive blonde with a great body, he thought. She stood 5'8, had blue eyes, and she loved sex. She was constantly traveling with her job, and would come to see him when she was in town for a day or so. He was happy to see her and thankful for the distraction.

After work, he had a few drinks with her and they were dancing when Jesse and Doug walked in and sat at a table. He noticed right away Jesse watching him. After the dance, he sat at the bar with Rusty standing leaning against him. She had her arm around his neck and was playing with his hair.

Jesse and Doug danced and he saw Doug kiss her. Jesse pulled away quickly but was laughing. He stood up and put his arm around Rusty and left the bar. He didn't want to watch Jesse playing games. He drove to his house where Mark and Terri were playing pool in the basement. Both of them had already met Rusty and they all talked for a while. Shortly Rusty told him she would meet him upstairs.

"What the hell are you doing? " Mark asked after she had gone.

"What's you're problem? " Adam asked.

"What about Jesse? "

"What about her? Hey, have you forgotten I'm not into that one on one relationship shit? Besides, didn't you tell me she wasn't either? " He said angrily and walked away. The rest of the week went pretty much the same. He spent his off being entertained by Rusty and trying hard not to think about Jesse. It didn't escape him that although she was home, she only had one car parked at her house. He figured it was Doug.

During the next week he was beginning to hear rumors about the company being taken over. He heard that people were going to start losing their jobs once new management came in. None of the rumors he believed, mostly because he had a good idea who started them. He did see a note stating that any bartender free to work the coming weekend should call her. Finally after almost two weeks, Jesse was throwing a party. He came home from work and was relieved that it was Friday. 

"Mark, have you heard from Jesse at all? " Adam asked.

"No, but I heard that her consultant will be at our company Monday. I thought you weren't interested in her. " Mark grinned.

"So she is buying your company after all? " He said ignoring the other comment.

"Was there any doubt? I told you she always gets what she wants. " Mark said and shook his head laughing at him.

"And what's that supposed to mean? "

"Oh, I think you can figure that out for yourself. I heard she was planning on partying all weekend. Her college friends will be in town. It should be pretty wild."




Adam & Jesse Ch. 08



"Why is that? "

"Because that means she is taking the weekend off to just play. She doesn't do that very often."

"I see, does that mean you're going? " Adam asked.

"Of course! You should go over there too. " Mark laughed.

"Why? Rusty will be over shortly. It's her last night in town."

"So bring her with. If you're not interested in Jesse, it shouldn't matter. Although considering how Jesse was with you, I believe you're what the woman wants. And like I said, Jesse's use to getting what she wants. " Mark grinned.

"Well she just might not get that this time. I think she really prefers someone else anyway." 

"Well when you're through trying to convince yourself of that, think about going over there. Rusty always likes a good party. What do you have to lose? Or maybe you're afraid Jesse already has you."

"Don't bet on that. I'll see what Rusty wants to do. " He said walking away, unsure why he felt so angry. He could still hear Mark laughing. Damn, he wasn't about to give Mark the satisfaction of thinking Jesse could get to him just because she wanted to. Hell, he thought, she was no different than he was when it came to relationships. She had already let him know that she was just in it for fun and fooling around. Wasn't that what she had told him, he thought to himself.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 09



He had showered and put on a pair of jeans and a red shirt. He left the collar open and rolled the sleeves up as usual. Terri and Mark had just walked over to Jesse’s and Rusty arrived shortly after. She was wearing a blue jean skirt with a white-laced t-shirt and white heels. After Adam talked to her they decided to go over there too.

He could tell instantly the minute he walked in the house that the party was different than others. The crowd was younger, livelier and the music was louder. He noticed food trays set up all around with different snacks, dips, and appetizers. Also both the outside bar and inside bar were packed with people around them. He saw that Jesse did have several of the bartenders from work there, but that was the only help she had hired for the night. He also noticed through the patio door that the pool was full of people as was the backyard. Some of them dressed, half-dressed or naked. He introduced Rusty to several people he knew, but he found that she knew even more people than he did. 

He was standing with his arm around Rusty when he finally spotted Jesse in the living room standing next to Doug. The way she looked now, he thought, she could almost be in college. Jesse had on a pink denim skirt, very short, and a pink halter-top. She also had on gold jewelry, which he could tell was very expensive. Her hair was lose and flowing, sexy as usual, he thought. She also was barefooted, as usual. 

She was holding a glass of wine and talking to Doug, who stood very close to her. Richard was sitting in the white leather chair near by talking to a blonde girl that he didn’t recognize. He ordered them a drink and glanced back at Jesse. She was looking at him and she seemed to have a mischievous expression on her face. He heard her name called but before she disappeared, she smiled at him.

Adam and Rusty went outside briefly and he laughed, seeing Terri already topless in the pool. Several people came up to him asking where Jesse was and Rusty finally laughed.

"Don’t you think you should introduce me to my competition? “ Rusty asked. “ I didn’t know you were involved with our hostess. “

"And I suppose now you’re going to tell me I’m the only man in your life? “ He teased.

"You know me better than that. I have a man in each city I visit, pretty similar to the women in your life. “ Rusty laughed. They went inside and he saw that Jesse was sitting on a bar stool at the bar with Doug standing next to her. There also was a small group of other people around her and they all were drinking shots. They went up to the bar and Jesse looked up at Adam smiling that certain way that got to him every time. 

"Adam, nice to see you again. “ Doug said right away and extended his hand.

"How’s it going? “ He said, shaking Doug’s hand. “ Rusty, this is Doug and this is our hostess, Jesse. “

"Nice to meet you both. “ Rusty said.

"Nice to meet some one so beautiful. Here have a shot. “ Doug said to Rusty, handing them each a shot glass with peppermint schnapps in it. Doug stepped aside to let Adam stand next to Jesse. “ Don’t mind me, I was just keeping her company until you got here. “

"No problem. “ Adam said, baffled by Doug’s comment.

"Rusty, what an unusual name. What is it that you do? “ Doug said and the two of them began talking. Adam was standing next to Jesse and she stood up slightly to reach for her drink and the barstool went to tip. He quickly put his arm on it so that it wouldn’t. She laughed and sat back down, but he decided to keep his arm there just in case.

"So are you going to drink that? “ Jesse asked and he saw that familiar twinkle in her eyes.

"No, I’m not too crazy about the stuff. Why don’t you drink it? “ Adam handed it to her and she quickly drank it. She introduced him to several people who she said she had gone to college with. They were staying with her for the weekend and she was happy for the distraction from work for a couple days.

Shortly, someone announced that they were going to have a contest in the backyard, a wet T-shirt contest. Most of the group at the bar disappeared including Doug who had talked Rusty into joining the contest.

"You’re not going to be a good hostess and join the contest? “ He asked her.

"I’m not wearing a T-shirt, but don’t let me stop you from going to watch Rusty. She’s very beautiful. I just don’t want to go outside. “ She answered, but didn’t look up at him.

"Still don’t want to get thrown in the pool? Any new reasons why not? “ Adam asked smiling at her.

"I think I’ll ignore that comment. “ This time she laughed looking at him. “ It’s more fun when I push someone in the pool if you know what I mean. “

"Yes, that’s not something I could forget even if I wanted to. “ He smiled, recalling their pool incident. Jesse put her empty glass and her shot glass down. This was the first time he could tell that she was in the mood to drink and it gave him an unsettling feeling. The bartenders were very busy, and after several minutes of not getting waited on, she stood on the footrest of the barstool. She leaned way over the bar trying to reach for the bottle of schnapps. She leaned so far over; he could even see the pink panties she had on underneath her skirt.

"Jesse, what the hell are you doing? Sit back down here before you get hurt. “ He said, pulling her back to her seat. He reached the bottle for her pouring her a shot. “ There, is that better? “

"What about my drink? “ She asked and her smile told him she had just manipulated him and was extremely pleased about it. He shook his head acknowledging to her he knew this. He walked around to the other side of the bar.

"And what would the lady like? “ He asked.

"The usual. “ She said smiling.

"Coming right up. “ He quickly poured her a glass of wine, refilled her shot glass and went back to stand next to her. “ That stuff is pretty potent, I hope you know what you’re doing. “ 

"I always do. “ She teased, and quickly drank the shot. She got off the barstool and holding her drink in one hand, she took his hand with the other. He smiled, not surprised by her behavior. She started introducing him to more of her friends from college. He enjoyed listening to some of their stories about Jesse and it amused him but not surprised him that she had been a great party giver even in college.

After awhile, she had to put more food out and she called Richard to help her. He went outside and saw Rusty in the pool wearing just her panties like many of the others. He stood at the bar and it wasn’t long before the blonde girl Richard had been talking with walked up to him.

"Hi, I’m Sandy and you must be Adam. “

"Nice to meet you, Sandy. “ He smiled. 

"You too. “ She laughed, flirting with him. “ We all have heard so much about the new man in Jesse’s life. We were all dying to come here just to meet him. Seems you have made a real hit with Jesse. “

"Oh really? “ Adam asked, surprised.

"Most definitely, and now that we’ve seen you, we want to know where there are more of you. “ Sandy flirted, much like Jesse herself. “ Jesse’s a terrific person. I’m actually happy she has someone in her life. I have always worried about her. “

"You know her pretty well? “ He asked.

"I was her roommate during college. She had a beautiful house and I lived with her and Richard. “ Sandy said.

"She had a lot of parties too, I gather. “ 

"Pretty much most of the time, when we weren’t studying and going to class that is. She was a very serious student, and she did really well. She has always done well at things. If it weren’t for her I probably wouldn’t have made it through college. She tutored me many times. “

"Yes, she is definitely good at teaching people things. “

"Oh you, “ Sandy slapped his shoulder in a teasing fashion. “ I bet she doesn’t have to teach you a thing. “

"Oh, I wouldn’t put money on that. “ Adam flirted back with her.

"Well, with all those awful things that have happened to her, I never thought she would get close to a man. “

"I’m still getting to know her. She hasn’t told me much about her past. “ He said, although curious to find out what Sandy was talking about.

"I’m surprised you haven’t heard the stories. It wasn’t bad enough that she lived with that awful stepfather, but what happened right before we graduated college was even worse. She almost died from being beaten up so badly and the police wouldn’t do anything about it. “

"What did happen to her? “ Adam asked now very curiously.

"She was on her way home from work. She worked part time at the company. We had no idea where she was for almost a week. We couldn’t even get anyone to help find her. She still wouldn’t trust a cop, if you ask me. “ Sandy said.

"Probably not, but they aren’t all like that. They’re a lot of good honest ones. “

"I tried to tell her that many times, but I don’t know if she believed it. I finally got a call from someone who worked at the hospital and who knew Jesse. She told me where she was. I hardly recognized her when I saw her in the hospital. She was talking but not making much sense, but they finally convinced me to get her out of there. Jesse kept telling us that they were coming back and going to hurt her. That he was making them keep her there. I’ve assumed she meant Gerald, although she never did say who he was. “

"You believed her? “ He asked, trying to picture what she said.

"The person that called me did and Jesse almost seemed like a crazy person, with her accusations and hysterics. Be glad you didn’t have to see her like that. “

"I’m not sure I could have handled that. How was it that you got her out of there? “ Adam asked, not liking what he was hearing at all.

"I called Richard and told him to come get her and take her home. He was so relieved that I found her, but he was one pissed mother, excuse my French, when he saw her. He even had me scared. He immediately removed the IV she had in one arm. I had no idea he would even know how, but I guess I should of. “

"Then what happened? “ Adam asked.

"He told me to get her stuff and he wrapped a blanket around her, picked her up and carried her out. I just followed him. Several nurses asked what he thought he was doing and he yelled at them to get out of his way. He swore and even threatened them that if they didn’t get out of his way he would be wrapping them in a blanket and putting them where no one would find them. He was really angry. “ Sandy said.

"What about hospital security, didn’t they try to stop him? “

"No, apparently they knew Richard, and although they didn’t know what was going on or why he was taking Jesse out of there, they knew him well enough not to try and stop him. “

"People don’t like messing with Richard, from the sounds of it. “ Adam said, having already been curious about Richard himself.

"He can be one mean guy when he wants to. It’s a wonder he hasn’t been in any trouble considering how much trouble Jesse seems to get into. But I guess she has a way of calming him down. “ Sandy said.

"So what happened after he got her out of the hospital? Did he take her to a different one? “

"No, he took her home, that’s where she told him to take her. “

"But you said she barely made sense, why did he listen to her? “ He asked, finding this all too hard to believe.

"He wouldn’t go against what she told him, that’s not how he is. Richard took such good care of her. He seemed to know exactly what he was doing and how to help her. She was pretty out of it for a while and didn’t even recognize Reese when he came to see her. “

"So she was dating Reese then? “ 

"No she worked with him. But after she got well enough, she started dating him and within months they were married, but that didn’t last very long. By the way, did she ever get over those dreams she kept having? “

"Excuse me? “ Adam said still trying to picture all this in his head.

"Her dreams, she was still having them years after that incident. Did she ever get over them? “ Sandy was concerned.

"No, she still has them, but we are working on that. “ Adam said.

"Well at least she has you to help her. “

"Excuse me Sandy, I hope we get a chance to talk later. “ He said politely when Rusty walked up to them asking about a towel.

"Of course, “ Sandy smiled. “ The towels are in that cabinet next to the bar. “ 

Adam went and got one handing it to Rusty and when he turned, he saw that Jesse was standing by the patio door watching him. She turned and walked away when she noticed he had seen her. After Rusty got dressed they went inside and he spotted Jesse dancing with someone. 

She seemed to avoid him as the night wore on, mostly by dancing. Adam also noticed that she was feeling the effects of the alcohol and she was flirting a lot more. That bothered him more than he cared to admit. He danced with Rusty and later when she had gone back outside to socialize he looked for Jesse. He finally cornered her by cutting in on her and Doug dancing. He took her in his arms and danced with her, holding her tightly. 

"Are you avoiding me? “ Adam asked softly while they danced.

"Of course not? I didn’t want to bother you and your date. “ She said still with her flirtatious tone.

"Since when does that stop you? “ Adam laughed softly.

"I have been dancing all night, Adam, just having fun. “

"And coming on to all your dance partners. Are you enjoying that as well? “ 

"You weren’t lacking company. “ She said. “ Are you jealous, Adam? “ 

"Is this another one of your games? “ He asked boldly starring at her.

"You’re the game, sweetheart. Haven’t you figured that out? “ She said smiling mischievously once again. The dance ended just then and she walked away from him. He went outside to the bar where Rusty was and ordered a drink. He tried not to show his irritation with Jesse’s last comment by showing more of an interest in Rusty.

Rusty had her arms around him and was kissing his neck and he finally put his arms around her and kissed her. They were still outside and most people had already gone back inside. 

"Are you about ready to leave this party? “ Adam asked her.

"I am, but I’m not sure you are. “ Rusty teased. “ I think maybe you might want to stay. “

"Now why would you think that? “ He flirted and kissed her again.

"Because I can tell you’re interest lies elsewhere. It’s okay. I have to be on a plane in several hours anyway. I’ll see how free you are when I get back in town. “ Rusty said smiling and after kissing him again they walked back inside. He walked her to her car and was about to go on home, but swore to himself and went back to Jesse’s.

He got a drink and watched her for a while and it was obvious Jesse was tipsy. She was having a hard time keeping her balance and although the men liked it, he wasn’t happy with it at all. He finally had enough and went to her, picking her up in his arms and smiled, not wanting to show his irritation. 

"Jesse, I think it’s time we retire for the night. You wouldn’t want me thinking these men were trying to take advantage of you now, would you? “ He spoke with an amusing tone. She giggled at his gesture, making sure everyone around had not taken him serious. He spotted Richard as he was leaving the living room and Richard just smiled at him, knowingly.

"And what is it you think you’re doing, Adam? “ She giggled. 

"I’m taking you to bed, blue eyes. “ He said brazenly.

"But sweetheart, I haven’t said I wanted that yet. “ She said, mocking him.

"No, but it’s what I want. “ He opened her bedroom door, and placed her on the bed. He closed the bedroom door. “ Do you need help in undressing, I’d be more than happy to help? “ 

"You want me to take my clothes off? “ She asked wickedly.

"Relax, honey. “ He said amused. “ I don’t take advantage of women especially intoxicated ones. Not that the idea hasn’t crossed my mind tonight, as well as a few other men. I just think it’s better if I stay here, at least for a little while. “

"You just want to make sure I don’t go back out there and maybe get together with one of those other men. “ Jesse teased.

"You’re right, so go change and put on whatever it is you sleep in and get under those covers. “ He sat in the chair next to her bed and using her remote, turned the television on.

"What if I don’t want to wear anything when I sleep? “ Jesse asked, continuing to tease him.

"Then you better get under the covers quickly, because I will be looking. I’m not going anywhere. “ Adam said boldly, beginning to lose his patience with her.

Jesse laughed at him and swayed to her bathroom, shutting the door behind her. He heard her shower go on and after about ten minutes he heard a bang and heard Jesse swear. Knowing how tipsy she was he rushed in to see if she was all right. He found her picking herself up after obviously slipping coming out of the shower. He quickly handed her a towel and helped her up. He turned off the shower and turned to make sure she was okay before he left. He could not mistake the look in her eyes, and he swore, catching her in his arms as she passed out. 

"Shit! “ He swore again. Holding her, he looked around to find something to put on her. All he found was a yellow t-shirt, that would cover her for the most part, and taking it, he carried her to the bed and quickly dried her off, putting the shirt on her. He got her under the covers, turned out the light and sat back down keeping the volume low on the television. 

He had fallen asleep in the chair sometime afterwards and was awakened by her soft moaning. He saw that she was dreaming. He sat on the bed and gently tried to shake her awake, calling out her name. He felt deeply concerned and kept trying to wake her up.

"Jesse, you’re dreaming. Wake up; it’s me. “ He whispered to her, hoping that she would recognize his voice and wake up. He continued this and after several minutes she seemed to relax. He waited until she opened her eyes and when she finally focused on him, she quickly sat up, clinging to him. He felt her entire body still shaking from the dream.

"You walked out on me. You said you wouldn’t hurt me and you walked out on me. “ She whispered so softly he could barely hear her.

"Jesse, you told me to go. “ He said holding her and softly brushed her hair with his hand comforting her.

"You left me alone. “

"I won’t do it again, I promise. I won’t leave you alone again. I’m sorry. “ He held her for quite awhile, not entirely sure she was fully awake because of the words she spoke. She clung to him whispering for him not to leave her, so he lay down with her and held her until they both fell asleep. 

It was late morning by the time he woke up and he couldn’t believe that she was still sound asleep curled up next to him. He gently brushed the hair from her face and whispered in her ear. “ Hey babe, are you going to sleep all day? “ He watched as she stirred, but ever so slightly. This time he kissed lightly behind her ear and she giggled.

"That tickles. “ She finally said, and opened her eyes smiling at him. “ And can I ask, what is your reason for waking me up? I was sleeping so well. “ She yawned, stretching out her body, and turned away from him as if she were going back to sleep.

"You have out of town company, remember? What do you think they are going to say if you spend the whole day in bed with me? “ He teased and again stroked her hair with his hand. 

"Well, my girlfriends are going to be wishing they were me. “ She laughed and suddenly got up. “ Let’s take a shower. I have other clothes you can put on. Come on, it will help us wake up. “

"Together? Oh yes, that will wake us up all right. “ He said smirking. Before he even got off the bed, she was already turning the water on in the shower. He followed her, and after undressing joined her under the water. 

"My guests have plenty to occupy themselves with while I’m occupied with you. “ She said smiling at him. His arm went around her back and pulled her to him, enjoying the feel of her wet naked body against his. He kissed her passionately as his other hand traveled slowly caressing her neck, her arm, her side and finally to cup her breast.




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"I hope they do, we may be awhile. “ He whispered softly in her ear. His fingers circled and played with her nipple, teasing it until it was hard and he heard her moan softly. He smiled and kissed his way down until his mouth was on her breast, licking and sucking on her now erect nipple while his other hand was still at her back holding her.

He felt her fingers running through his hair and across his back as his tongue continued to tease each breast back and forth. His other hand slowly caressed her flat belly, continuing to move down until he found his ultimate goal, caressing the softness between her legs.

"Oh God Adam! “ Jesse breathed heavily, her body fell against his and he felt his desire growing at the affect he had on her. His fingers gently stroked between her velvet lips until his thumb found her hard nub circling it and stroking it for several minutes as her moans grew louder and he felt her fingernails digging into his back. He slowly entered her with several fingers feeling the overwhelming moisture within. Her knees buckled some and his desire urgent now, he turned her around placing her hands against the shower wall with her legs spread. With one hand on her breast and another again between her legs, he pressed her to him and gently entered her. She moaned pressing against him as her body quivered.

He felt her responding to his thrusts and drove harder, both now urgently giving into their desires. He was drawing near the edge when he felt her body contract, her pussy clenching at his cock tightly and he could hold back no longer. His climax came shooting his seed deep inside her, as her body seemed to tremble and quiver over and over as she climaxed. 

"Oh God, Jesse! “ He murmured and his hands clutched tightly to her holding her against him for what seemed a lifetime, both of the them joined together in wave after wave of pleasure they were feeling.

Will Continue…



Adam & Jesse Ch. 10



It was well over an hour before they both were dressed and went to the kitchen. Someone had already made coffee and there were bakery goods on the table. Jesse poured them both a cup of coffee and they each took a roll. Adam followed her outside where there was already a crowd around the pool and at the bar. 

"Well it's about time you two decided to join us. " Sandy said. 

They made their way to where Sandy was now talking to a small group of women. Jesse sat on the lounge chair, leaving enough room for Adam to sit with her. She introduced him to her guests. 

"Misty, Lisa, Kayla, I'd like you to meet Adam. You have already met him Sandy. " Jesse smiled.

"Hi Sandy. Nice to meet all of you. " He said politely.

"Well Jesse, this is a surprise. A VERY good-looking one. " Lisa said, not hiding her obvious attraction.

"I never thought you would settle for just one guy. Now that I see him, I can understand why. " Kayla flirted. 

"Yes, I've found the most gorgeous man out there, and ladies, he is definitely unique. Unfortunately for you though, he's mine. So hands off, got it? " Jesse said playfully.

"Yes ladies, Jesse seems to think I can only handle two hands on my body at one time. " He said playing along with the new game she had started.

"Oh, bold and very sure of himself too, I like that. " Misty flirted. " If you ever decide to.... "

"I don't think so Misty. " Jesse warned light-heartedly. 

They talked for a short while, and Jesse said that she needed to mingle with the other guests. She stood up, and when Adam saw that she was waiting for him to follow her, he too got up.

They walked around, and he watched, as she made sure everyone was happy. It struck him that everyone was under the impression that the two of them were a couple, and Jesse was encouraging them to believe this. He felt this new game needed a little more definition. Soon Jesse headed for the kitchen to make more coffee and clean up. He followed her, and found himself again aroused by looking at her. Hell, he thought to himself, she was sexy even wearing raggedy cutoffs and a mid-drift T-shirt. He still hadn't figured out where she kept coming up with clothes for him, but the jeans and shirt fit and they were obviously new. He leaned against the counter next to her while she put dishes in the dishwasher. 

"Not that I mind being the new man in your life. " Adam said playfully, " But don't you think I should have known about this first? "

"Now Adam, sweetheart. " She teased. " You were the first to know. Surely you didn't expect me to introduce you as the man I'm fucking now, did you? " 

"Darlin, you definitely have a way with words. " He laughed boldly. " And here I was starting to think there was more to our relationship than just sex. In fact, I do believe that's the impression you gave your guests. "

"Yes, that's exactly what I did. And so did you, when you put me to bed last night, now we're even. " She continued teasing in a soft seductive way. 

"Well, I guess the only thing left to do is make sure your guests don't think we lied and continue playing this game. Just don't get any ideas about it being more than sex though. " He teased.

"And what's that suppose to mean? " Jesse asked with a teasing smile.

"Oh I think you have a fairly good idea. Quit cleaning up now, you said you were taking time off. I'll help you with this later. " He grabbed her by the hand.

"How come it is, the longer I get to know you, the more you start ordering me around? " 

"Because, that's what you want me to do. " Adam said, and they both started laughing. 

The rest of the afternoon he spent having fun with her, and making sure everyone was quite aware that they were together. As it approached the dinner hour, Jesse ordered salads, pizzas and sandwiches to be delivered. She had to repeat her order several times, before they actually believed how many she wanted. It felt to him that she was finally being herself for a change.

They were sitting outside at a table with Sandy, Misty and Doug. Everyone was enjoying the food that just had arrived, and other guests were now starting to arrive. Soon, her house was once again full of people and music. Jesse got up to go get them each a drink and luckily he caught someone from the corner of his eye getting ready to push her in the pool. He quickly reached for her at the same time Kevin did, and it was Kevin that was in the pool.

"Hey, that wasn't fair! I thought we were allowed to do that? " Kevin pouted, while everyone else was hysterical.

"It is allowed, with everyone else but the hostess. Remember that and tell your friends, unless they want to get wet too. " Adam laughed, but his message was obvious. He decided to go with Jesse to get the drinks and make sure this didn't happen again.

"It would have been okay, I did come out here on my own this time. Thanks though. " She said softly.

"I didn't want to see you get hurt. Is there something wrong? " He asked her now noticing the expression on her face.

"It's nothing never mind. "

"Are you sure that's all? " Adam asked. 

"It's nothing. " She said, still softly. They went back and sat down at their table.

"He protects you too. Boy Jesse, you really hit the jackpot with this one! " Lisa said, and they were all laughing.

"Well don't worry Jesse, I had no intentions of throwing you in the pool. " Mark said as walked up to the table.

"That's a relief. " Jesse answered.

"I've been wanting to congratulate you. Looks like I start working for you on Monday. " Mark said with a smirk.

"Well thanks, it will be nice knowing I have at least one friend there, anyway. " Jesse said.

"Yes, you seem to be doing pretty good making sure you have friends working for you and playing with you. Should I start renting out your room, Adam? " Mark laughed.

"Maybe you should. " Jesse said angrily and suddenly got up and went in the house.

"You're right, Mark. You are an asshole. " Adam said and went after Jesse.

"Hey, I was just kidding. Sorry. Can't anyone take a joke these days? " Mark laughed boldly.

He finally caught up with Jesse in the kitchen. She was putting away clean dishes and he started helping by clearing some of the trash.

"Jesse, it doesn't matter what Mark says. I'm here because I want to be, not because you tricked me or manipulated me for some unknown reason. I could just have easily left last night if that's what I wanted to do. " He put his hands on her shoulders. She breathed a heavy sigh, but said nothing. " I'm where I want to be Jesse, doing exactly what I want to do. "

"So does that mean you will be moving in? " She finally smiled, and he saw her eyes flash. 

"Excuse me? Did I hear you just …. " He laughed. " I should have known. Always playing. " He hugged her and they both finished up cleaning the kitchen and collecting dishes and trash from the rest of the house.

Afterwards, he went and sat down on the couch while she went to change. It was just getting dark, and although it was Saturday night, everyone but Richard and Sandy had left to go dancing. He had asked Jesse if she wanted to go, and was relieved that she had preferred to stay at home. 

Jesse returned shortly and had put on a long black summer smock that almost covered her feet. It was made of very light crepe material with short sleeves and gold braiding around the low neckline. He stood up immediately when he saw her, but she gestured for him to sit. She went to the bar and came to him carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. He poured the wine and she sat down next to him and put her feet up, curling them under her dress. His arm went over her shoulders and she leaned her head back on him.

"Another sexy outfit. Are you more comfortable now? "

"Yes, I hate wearing all those clothes. " She said.

"All those clothes? Hell you only had on shorts and a T-shirt. "

"I know, but this is better. So everyone is gone, even Mark? "

"Everyone but Richard and Sandy, they're sitting on the front porch. I think Richard made Mark nervous after he said that to you, that's when Mark took off. Does that make you feel better? " He pulled her to him and kissed her softly. Then continued speaking in a soft tone. " Jesse, your friend Sandy told me what happened to you right after you graduated. I take it that's why you don't trust people very much? "

"That's one of the reasons. Sandy shouldn't have told you about that though. "

"I guess she thought I already knew about it. She really didn't know the details though. She seemed to think Gerald was responsible for what happened to you and the police were protecting him. Is that true? "

"They are always protecting Gerald. " She said flatly and sat up to take a sip of her wine. 

"So why did he do that to you? " He asked all too aware of how nervous she had now become with the conversation. His hand softly stroked the back of her neck helping to relax her.

"I don't remember much about what happened then. Why do you ask all these questions? " She asked, obviously uncomfortable.

"I want to know more about you. " He continued to caress her neck and play with her hair. " I've never met anyone quite like you before. " 

"I seriously doubt that. " She said slightly sarcastic then turned around and kissed him.

"Oh really? " He teased, but kept his voice gentle. " I also heard that you had a position open for a bodyguard. Any particular reason why you need to hire someone? I thought that was what Richard was. " 
" Richard doesn't work for me. He is here because he wants to be. " She said starring at him for a second then quickly changed the subject and laughed. " Maybe I should be propositioning you. At least you already have the moves. I could make it worth your while. " 


" What exactly are we talking about now and how worth while? " He asked, letting the subject of Richard drop for now. His hand moved, slowly caressing up and down her back now.

"I really don't want just a bodyguard. I really need more of an assistant. " Jesse said. 
" And if it were me? What would I be assisting you with? " Adam couldn't help but chuckle at this.

"You're just making fun of me. Never mind, it shouldn't concern you anyway. " Jesse leaned back on his arm again. " Let's talk about something else. "

"I wasn't making fun of you, darlin. If you're serious about needing someone like that, then tell me why. " 
" I want someone around the clock more or less. I want someone to take care of things for me or me if for some reason I get sick, or maybe injured, make sure nothing else happens to me. I also might need assistance at business meetings, or when I'm out running errands. Even at business dinners if say I were to have too much to drink. You see how the parties get. You wouldn't want anyone taking advantage of me, now would you? " She said smiling and he realized she was now teasing him. 
" Like what I did last night? " He said trying not to laugh. " Let me get this straight. Sounds like you're looking for a bodyguard, a bouncer, and a babysitter, all in one. Is that what I'm hearing? " 


" Adam, you are too making fun of me. " She pouted, slapping him lightly on the shoulder. 


" So is that everything? " He asked grinning; his hand continued slowly caressing her neck, back and down her arm. 
" Well, it might even require whoever takes the job to live here. They would have their own room, naturally. " 


" Naturally. " He could hardly contain himself, seeing the humor in what she was proposing. " You do realize with all you're asking for, this person might need a little more incentive than money. Take me for example; I might be looking for something a little different, added bonus you might say. "  
" Not everyone is like you! " She giggled. " Well, the person would also get free food, drinks, a free place to live with a nice pool, which also tends to have many naked females in it. How does that sound? "

"I'm sure they would enjoy that, but that's not quite what I had in mind. " He said to her, smiling boldly. " Although the naked girls are a good start. "

"Yes, I do believe that you would certainly need another type of incentive. Being the kind of man you are and all. " She closed her eyes for a minute. " Hmm, let me see, what possible incentive would you need. I got it. " She leaned over close to him and whispered in his ear, " You would get everything I mentioned, plus a roommate that would provoke you, testing your endurance in every sense of the word, even more challenging than any other job you've had. "

"My other jobs haven't tried to kill me, unlike you're proposal which in fact just might. " Adam laughed with exuberance, hugging her tightly to him.

"It is so hard to find this kind of help. Especially trying to find the right person who can actually do what needs to be done. Although you do seem to have a lot of the qualities I'm looking for, but I'm just not so sure you could handle the job. " Jesse said provocatively, she laid down, stretching her feet out while her head rested in his lap. She was smiling up at him with a look all too familiar to him. 

He looked at her, pondering what she had said. He refilled each of their glasses, and drank his down quickly. " Jesse, with all that including that extra incentive, a person like that is not called an assistant. That's not what you're looking for. " He said seriously now. 

"Then tell me, what is it I'm looking for? " She smiled up at him.

"A husband, one who would be willing to have you support him while at the same time he takes care of your every need. " He said, unsure whether she would get mad at this. He rested his hand on her stomach, just in case she got the urge to take off. He figured he could stop her quickly and explain.

"I already had one of those. Besides, it takes time to get a husband, falling in love and all that shit. " She said lightly still smiling.

"I've never heard love put in those terms before, but yes it does take time. I take it that's a problem. " He was amused with her thinking, recalling how he in fact felt the same way when it came to love.

"Of course, you might have given me the answer that would solve several of my problems. " She sat up and after she drank her wine, she poured them each another.

"I'm not sure I want to hear this. "

"All I have to do is hire a husband. I pay him to marry me, that way there's always someone here when I need it. But, since it's just a job, he would have his own room since he'll be told he won't be sharing that part of my life. Not much will really have to change. " Jesse said smiling boldly.

"You have got to be kidding. First of all you don't go around hiring husbands. " Adam was unsure as to how serious she was.

"Don't be silly, it happens all the time with both men and women. People are always making that kind of arrangement. " She laughed and laid back down on the couch, this time opposite of him with her feet pressed up against his legs.

"Maybe so, but not too many are going to be happy when you tell them your lover shares your bed. Then there's the lover, he might not be too happy with that arrangement either. " 

"Are you saying you have a problem with this? I don't know why. " Jesse was smiling at him.

He looked at her wondering if she was purposely trying to provoke him. Finally he stood up and reached down and picked her up placing her over his shoulder. He had startled her and she screamed out. Before he even moved with her Richard was at the door with Sandy behind him. Jesse started laughing, but the way she was facing, she couldn't see the look on Richard's face, only he could and he stared back at Richard as he put Jesse down.

"Oh, Richard. " She laughed, when she turned around to see Richard and Sandy standing there. " Sorry. Why don't you and Sandy go to your house? That way we won't bother you. I'll lock up. " 

"That's a wonderful idea. Come on, I haven't been there yet and I'd love to see it. " Sandy said, her hand went to Richard's arm.

Richard glared again at Adam, and finally said goodnight to both of them and left with Sandy. Adam stood there for several minutes thinking about what had just happened and Richard's reaction. The look he had just seen on Richard's face was one he had seen before, and one he understood only too well. Jesse had finished locking up and now sat on the barstool.

"Hey, did you forget about me? " Jesse asked softly. " You're not going to let Richard scare you off now, are you? "

He looked at her for a minute or so and then walked over to where she was sitting. " Does he ever scare you, Jesse? "

"Do you think I would have let Sandy go over there if he did? " She sighed, not really looking into his eyes. 

"Yes, I do. You know he won't hurt her. You didn't answer my question. "

"Yes he does, sometimes, but for other reason than everyone else. Don't go there Adam, not now. "

He realized how serious she was and knew she wasn't ready to explain Richard. He also saw that she wasn't angry, she was looking at him and waiting for him to decide what he was going to do. He quickly tossed her back over his shoulder and started down the hallway. 

"As I was about to say before we were interrupted, there will be no husbands, no one moving in, and if you are serious about needing round the clock security, I will look into it for you. "

"And who made you boss? You're a bartender, remember. " Jesse giggled.

"I'm serious, Jesse. Maybe you should be thinking more about why you find that all so necessary and try to change things. "

"I have other things to think about right now. Like where are you taking me? What are you going to do to me? "

"I'm taking you to the only place I know that will get your full attention for a few minutes. " He reached her room and with her still on his shoulder, he sat on the bed pulling her to his lap. She went to say something and he kissed her long and hard on the lips. He pulled her down with him so that they were both lying on the bed and he began to kiss her, teasing her body with his lips.

"So darlin, do you agree? " He whispered, lifting off her dress and began to caress her breasts, teasing her nipples with his hands. " No husbands, no one living here, promise? " His lips kissed her neck and then sucked on one nipple while his thumb flicked over her other nipple.

"And if I don't agree? " She whispered, and he could tell she was excited. His eyes told her the answer to her question. " You are a bad man, Adam, using sex this way." She pulled him to kiss her.

"You didn't answer my question. " He sat up and slowly took off her panties, and spreading her legs enough going between them. He began licking at each nipple and then his tongue and lips traveled down her body until he just barely brushed the top of her pussy with his tongue. He stopped and looked up at her with a wicked grin, waiting for her to answer him.

"Bad, you are very bad Adam. "

"I'm not alone there. So do you agree? " He asked seductively, his fingers brushed her pussy again.

"Yes, I agree, I agree. " She whispered pushing herself against his hand. Without hesitation, his mouth claimed her, licking and sucking until she was moaning loudly. He didn't stop and her body shook tremendously and he continued lapping at her juices as she climaxed.

He quickly undressed and flipped her over putting a pillow beneath her. He entered her and her body met his thrusts. His hands went to her hips and with each thrust he went deeper and deeper inside her until both of them were moaning and giving into the passion they felt. They fell asleep, in each other's arms, both drained.

A short time later, Adam turned in his sleep and reached for her but she wasn't there. He woke and saw that it was only four in the morning. He got up and wrapped a blanket around himself, and went to find her. She was sitting curled up in her leather chair with her robe on. He sat on the hassock in front of her.




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"I couldn't sleep. I didn't want to bother you. " She said, and he noticed that she was withdrawn and distant.

"You're cold, you're shaking all over. What's wrong? " He asked.

"Nothing, I just couldn't sleep. I'm not cold. "

"Okay. " Adam picked her up and without saying anything, Jesse put her arms around him. He carried her back to bed and held her tightly.

"We are definitely going to have to work on your sleeping problems. " Adam whispered softly. She turned to face him more and rested her head on his chest. He gently stoked her hair until she fell back asleep.



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It wasn't even several minutes before he felt her naked body stir against him. He gently pulled her closer, breathing in the sweet smell of her hair as it lay clinging to her breast. He couldn't resist and brushed his thumb across her nipple watching it harden while he gently pushed her hair away, reviling more, more for him to touch, kiss, lick...Damn, he swore, knowing he should put these thoughts from his mind. She was sleeping after all. Yet here he was wide awake and wanting to devour her once again. He had quit trying to figure out his desire for her; it was present and simmering and he wasn't about to stop it. It had been far too long that he had felt such a craving for a woman and he had been enjoying it too much to stop now. 

Lying together with her butt pressed up against his stirring erection was making it even more difficult to sleep. The way she kept moving against him it was almost like she was telling him to take her, even in her sleep. He quickly laughed at that thought, sleeping and awake at the same time. No, he decided. She probably wasn't even aware of what she was doing. It was when she took his hand and placed it to her breast that he realized, sleeping or not, she wanted him.

He softly lifted the hair from behind her neck and kissed the back of it. He smiled when she let out a heated sigh coaxing him further. His hand cupped her breast, squeezing just enough to get a soft moan from her. When he did it again, he made sure to rub the nipple a bit more firmly and got the reaction he had hoped for. Her butt pushed back against him, this time rubbing his erection to fully harden. Her head turned just enough for him to kiss her lips and feel the heat rising steadily between them. 

Her tongue brushed against his, she moaned softly while his hand traveled down the length of her belly sending shivers throughout her body. When he reached the softness between her legs, she practically jumped at his touch. Now his smile widened and sleep or no sleep, he was going to have her. By the wetness he felt when he spread the lips of her desire and gently slipped his fingers deep inside her, he knew she was just as ready for him as he was for her. Adam continued pushing his fingers deep in and out, causing a rocking motion between them. Her moans came more often, more heated and when his thumb brushed across her swelling clit, her hand reach back and grabbed the cheek of his ass. Her nails bit gently into his ass intensifying the feelings that were now raging inside him. 

This time it was him that let out a gasp at the same time feeling his erection push harder against her buttock. Damn, if he didn't slow down, he wouldn't even get it in before he came. He turned her to face him, wanting to feel all of her nakedness against his. With one hand behind her head and another cupping her butt cheek, his mouth came down on hers. Her hands wrapped around his neck pulling his head closer while her body pushed hard against his. 

Jesse felt the tip of his erection at her belly, hard swollen and hot. She moved, wrapping a leg around his waist and positioned herself so that he could enter her. The grin on his face let her know he understood she was awake and wanted him, as if her life depended on it.

The heat between the two was now impossible to cool off. Adam gently entered her, she moaned and raised her hips to meet his thrust. He was excitedly surprised by her wonton ways and he quickly picked up the paced. Before long he was above her with her legs wrapped tightly around his waist and his penis buried deep inside her hot wet pussy.

He slowed his pace teasing her while her hands cupped the cheeks of his ass, quickly encouraging him to pick up the tempo. He could feel her warm breath against his chest. She in turn felt the strength and desire in each thrust he made. Both were breathing hard, their hearts beating rapidly as they made love hard, long, completely satisfying each of their own desires. 

They came together, something neither was accustomed to in a partner and this only stirred them further. Their climax had left them both panting, shaking and fulfilled, totally, another thing neither of them had found in previous partners. Words were not needed to express what they felt, they would just complicate things. Adam and Jesse were tired of complicated for awhile, although neither knew just how complicated things were for the other. 

Adam turned on his side pulling her to him keeping his arm wrapped around her waist and inhaled deeply her scent once again before drifting off to sleep. Jesse rested her arm on top of his and fell asleep, smiling peacefully, something she rarely felt other than with him.

Jesse woke, slipping quietly out of bed so not to wake Adam; she had only been asleep an hour or so. Her mind raced with all the things that were about to happen and thinking of Adam, she realized how desperately she wanted to trust him. But, there was too much at stake and too much to loose now for her to change her course of action and trusting him would only complicate things a lot more. She quietly slipped into her robe and closing the bedroom door, she headed for the kitchen. 

After pouring herself some orange juice and turning the coffee on, she went outside and lay in one of the lounge chairs. The sun would be coming up soon and she loved being outside this time of morning. Everything smelled fresh, there was a peacefulness in how quiet it was. The dew on the grass and flowers would soon have their own shine from the morning sun.

Jesse took a deep breath and just tried to gather her thoughts for the few moments of peace she probably would have for quite some time. Unfortunately all her mind wanted to think about was Adam and how all this was going to affect their relationship.

Adam, besides the obvious good looks and charming nature, had her a bit more perplexed than she was use to and she didn't want to admit that he was getting to her. She damn sure wasn't going to admit it out loud anyway. How she swore another man would never enter her heart again, yet here she was with 'Mr. Gorgeous' sleeping peacefully not far, practically overwhelmed by the emotions that tugged at her heart every time she thought of him. She wondered how he would react when he found out the truth about everything, would he hate her, despise her or love her more for what she had done. She prayed it would be the latter. Love, is that really what she wanted from him? Is that what she was feeling? She quickly brushed off that emotion; it was a feeling much too hard for her to deal with, at least for now she told herself.

"So will I ever wake up and find you in bed with me?" Adam stood leaning against the open patio door. 

"That's something I guess we will just have to wait and see," she smiled, replying quietly.

She openly starred at him with his bare chest showing signs of a deep tan. He was only wearing a pair of shorts and his hair fell freely unlike the usual ponytail he had. He need only ask and she was his; and this thought terrified her. She had grown so use to controlling everything, the feelings he had stirred in her made her unsure how long she could, or rather would control their situation. Why, she thought, did life get so complicated at the same time it needed not be. 

"Does that job opening include waiting on you?" he asked after several minutes having poured them both a cup of coffee, setting it on the table next to her before sitting down.

"Thank you, and no, it doesn't mean waiting on me. I'm sorry if I woke you up, it is pretty early."

"I'm use to getting up about now, well actually I should say going to bed about now, after work that is." He smiled, his eyes sparkled in the morning light. "So what deep thoughts are running thru that pretty little head of yours? I'm almost afraid to ask. You still haven't answered my question about that job opening."

"Why are you so worried about me? And don't tell me you're not, I'm not blind any more than you are. You already know I watch you as much as you watch me." She finally said and for the first time, she felt herself letting go, being open and honest with him. As much as it frightened her, it was more than a relief and seeing the look on his face, she gathered he too was relieved.

"Whatever it is you're planning, you're up against some rough characters. You know it, I know it, but the thing I don't know is what are your plans."

"Are you asking me about the plans, or maybe about what your role in them is going to be," again she said, this time enjoying the surprised look in his eyes at her candor.

"Well, at least that answers one question, I apparently do have a role here." he stated as he brought his cup to his lips and took a sip. His eyes never strayed from hers. "Jesse, we've been too close to start playing 20 questions. You already know I care about you, and I'm pretty sure you care about me. But I'm past young love games and all that. My thoughts on love aren't far from what yours are, calling it crap I think were the words you used. One man has already died and you have a pretty good idea as to why. My guess is that it was intended to scare you, obviously not the kind of tactics you're used to dealing with. So is that the reason for the bodyguard?"

"By now Gerald knows I recently purchased a large piece of prime property, one of which he intended to buy and use for a mall or something like that. I have no use for any more malls. The community needs something more than that; something they can participate in along with make money at. I have come up with a plan to do that, my donation is the property to do it." Jesse sighed heavily, as if letting the world fall off her shoulders. She watched closely for his reaction.

"I would expect in big business dealings, this should be something the both of you are accustomed to dealing with. Although, I can see where he might not like you giving away what sounds like a very expensive piece of property. I still don't get why you think you need a body guard for that, unless its because of what happened to Tim. And you haven't clued me in on that either, not really." 

"Tim shouldn't have died, he was just following orders and if Gerald can disregard all that man did for him and have him killed off, what will stop him from doing the same to me. Especially when he finds out what I plan on doing with the property." 

Jesse now looked curiously at Adam and was totally confused by his demur. He hadn't reacted in shock at her proposal. He really was acting quite the adult wanting to talk to her about it; this wasn't what she was use to. 

"Regardless of what he thinks or feels, there still are laws and he is obliged to follow them. He eventually will get caught, that is if he is doing something wrong. It still doesn't explain the bodyguard position and if he really wanted to..."

"Just like I could get him as well..." She interrupted him, the coldness of her statement all too obvious. "There are other people I'm more worried about. This project can help a lot of people, but if he starts going off, scaring them or worse hurting them, then this whole idea isn't worth it, or is it. Caught between a rock and a hard place I guess."

Adam, watched with a keen eye, noticing how relaxed she seemed when talking about her own demise, but not surprise by the deep concern she showed for the others involved, who ever they may be he thought to himself.

"Damn Jesse, it's a piece of property. How could that possibly be more important than a persons life?" he finally asked frustrated.

"Money seems to be more important to him than anything. I'm surprised you hadn't realized that." She then saw that he was genuinely confused by this and again felt that tug of her heart she was trying to avoid. "Adam, we aren't talking about thousands of dollars, or even a million. He wanted to invest the property to make more money, a lot more. With what I propose, not only will we be making very little, but it will be making others money, hopefully lots. It will bring the community together, a place that they can make their own way and have all the backing they need to do so. After the tornados in the last few years, the lack of jobs and all that's befallen this place, this plan might just restore a little hope. A place they won't need dear old "daddy". The catch of course being..."

"You, " he interrupted, finally realizing what she was saying. "You plan on being the financial aid in this project." It was starting to soak in and Adam wasn't too sure he wanted to know more. Unfortunately, his instincts couldn't be denied and curious won out. "Okay, explain more about the project." 

Adam got up to get more coffee for them and Jesse followed. It was the first time he felt that they were both letting loose some of the trust issues between them and just talking openly. What he didn't like was the fact that this project of hers did indeed put her in some serious trouble, more than he might even be able to handle. He was definitely going to have to talk to his boss and see about looking into Gerald and his doings. Damn, he knew if she found that out and about his real job, she was going to be... he decided not to think that one out any further. 

Before going to the kitchen with him, Jesse left, returning shortly with her hair tied up and shorts and a t shirt on. One look at the expression on his face made her giggle lightheartedly.

"I can't always walk around with practically nothing on, you know."

"Uh, yeah I know, although I was getting a bit use to..." he couldn't help himself. As soon as he said it, he wanted to kick himself. He saw the she was playing with him again and this time he had fallen quickly. Unfortunately, he couldn't help himself; he was drawn to her like a match is to gasoline and the fire that started could barely compare to the heat rising between the two of them, nor could it compare to the danger the combination could create.

"I don't have the drawings with me, but this is a copy of the project plans that I had sent out to several of the board members and city directors." She was already pulling out the papers, spreading them out on the table. Upon his approach, she caught a whiff of his scent and suddenly felt dizzy. This was going to be very difficult, she realized, working together was going to be a bit more distracting than she had figured. That was if he even decided to work with her. Difficult, especially when just his nearness produced such overwhelming emotions deep inside her.

"Nice, " he seemed to whisper, taking in her fragrance as he walked around the table, gently brushing up against her when he passed her. His eyes took in every inch of her body. "What is it exactly I'm looking at." he finally stated gaining his composure. It took every bit of self control not to take her in his arms.

"Drawings, diagrams, costs, all the necessary things to explain what this project is, 40 acre's of shopping." 

"But I thought you said..." he started to say, now getting a closer look at the plans while at the same time trying to shake her scent. 

"I said no malls. This is going to be small buildings for people to rent and have their own space to sell, make their own money. If you look closer, you will see that there will also be designated areas for people to park vehicles and sell from them as well." Jesse was getting excited just explaining the whole idea to him. The thought of helping like this always overwhelmed her. "Over here," she pointed out, "will be various vendors selling food, drinks - no alcohol of course - and picnic tables for customers to sit, relax, eat, drink, chat and hopefully enjoy. It will even have a play area with someone watching over the kids while customers shop. So what do you think?" she waited anxiously.

"I think it's a wonderful plan, but you are talking some..."

"Lots of money, which is exactly what Gerald is going to fight, especially because he knows the idea is going to go over well with the community and the board members." She watched him for several minutes, letting him soak up the entirety of her idea before continuing. "The property is already paid for, I already have more than enough money, so I think its only fair to give back and that's what Gerald will fight, including getting rid of me to do it. Let's be real Adam, we are talking about a lot of money and a plan in which he could turn around and make the profit instead. He wants money and he is never going to agree to something like this unless he is the one controlling it."

Adam was at a loss for words at first, trying to grasp all that she was saying. What he couldn't do was say it was a bad idea or try and talk her out of it. It was a good plan, a damn good one at that and would help a lot of people. He wanted to pick her up, twirl her around and hold her tightly for all the caring and giving one little girl could have. He especially realized how many people would appreciate it since it would technically be theirs to make work. This woman was more exceptional than he thought possible, no wonder Mark or anyone else was unable to figure her out. They didn't have the kind of heart it took to do something like this; to give what she was so willing to give; the heart she had which he wasn't too sure he ever had.

"Well..." she asked, anxiously anticipating his response. "Do you like it? Do you think the people will? Tell me Adam, be honest with me, for once..." this last statement she almost whispered, but was entirely understood by both.

"I think it's a wonderful project and I have no doubts how the community will respond..." his words trailed off as his mind drifted to Gerald once again and what his reaction to the plan would be. He felt her close to him now, her lips brushing across the back of his neck so softly. Her fragrance making it hard for him to concentrate and not reach out to grab her, take her in his arms kiss her, and more. Her words broke him from his trance.

"Regardless of Gerald, its something I have to do, these people, this community deserves this." she whispered softly in his ear. "No matter what the stakes are."

"No wait..." he began just beginning to realize what this project would do. He was quickly interrupted by her lips on his. This time it was him giving in, melting against her mouth with her petite almost delicate body leaning heavily on him.

It didn't take long before her arms were around his neck and the kiss deepened. Both their bodies seemed to mold to each other. His arm drew her closer, holding her tighter with his hand against the small of her back. He could feel her quiver against him, exciting him even more.

She had a hand at the back of his head pulling him closer while her fingers played gently in his hair, teasing him even more, sending a shiver down his spine. Neither seemed able to get close enough as the heat intensified between them. Finally it was he that broke the kiss, leaving them both breathless and a bit puzzled at how quickly just a kiss between them could evoke such strong feelings. It took several minutes for either to collect themselves, both looking deeply into each others eyes as if an answer to what was happening between them would just appear.

"Why would you risk your life for this community, or anyone for that matter. Why is it so important?" Adam finally asked, not really sure of what he was hoping her response would be. He was angered that she was willing to give so much and at what cost, but unsure why he felt such anger.

"It's a worthy cause," she mumbled quickly, leaving his side, as if burned somehow. She could feel his eyes on her while she gathered all her papers. She finally turned and faced him, wondering why he didn't fully grasp her idea and then she almost saw the light bulb above his head.

"If this project works, it's going to knock Gerald right out of business..." Adam felt like someone had just punched him right in the stomach knocking the wind out of him. He now looked at her, his eyes trying to penetrate this small figure of a woman, trying to understand her. Especially with the vision of Gerald next to her ready to pounce. "Jesse, we have to talk, are you really aware of what Gerald is going to come after you with? He will bring everything he has got and probably more to stop you. Damn, you might as well start gathering an army to stop him. He, you..." It was too much to comprehend for Adam, let alone for her to have it all planned out as she did. Those fearless eyes, he couldn't get past them or the fear it struck in him.




Adam & Jesse Ch. 11



"Maybe you better sit down," she replied reacting calmly to his outburst. She immediately went to the bar and poured a shot of whiskey. 

Adam sat down on the couch, still overwhelmed at what she was doing. He couldn't rid himself of the visions of Gerald and Jesse conflicting over this. How in the hell was she going to pull this off by herself. Shit, she would need an army to fight what he would throw at her. He quickly drank the shot, handing it back to her and could only stare at her, again at a loss for words.

"What do you want me to say, Adam?" she asked knowing full well the answer to her question. 

She went to pour him another drink but his hand went up to stop her. Jesse had to keep telling herself that he was a stranger, not use to Gerald or his ways. She knew he knew very little of the man and how he controlled this town. How could she possibly give Adam what he wanted when her very soul ached for the freedom her project would give her and so many other people. She wasn't even sure if Adam was capable of understanding this.

Adam saw the change in her and swore to himself. His reaction to her plans had shut her down, but why he asked himself. Why did someone caring about her mean so little to her yet she was willing to give her life for people that seemed to take advantage of her, use her. She wasn't making sense to him, yet he had no idea how to fix the situation. What was worse was the sad, but understanding look in her eyes telling him she understood what he was thinking and his concern.

"Okay," he finally managed to say, taking a deep breath then continued. "What can I do to help? No questions for now, just let me help you." Adam gave in, he finally realized how much she had just trusted him by letting him in this far, he wasn't about to push it. He also wasn't about to let her get hurt.

"Help save me or help with this project?" she asked, practically reading his thoughts. She saw the puzzled look on his face and then continued, "I know you will be looking out for me, I do trust you in that aspect. But I need you to be dedicated to the project, not just me. This is very important to me and I do, yes again, I do plan on knocking Gerald off his feet and throwing him out of town you might say. Jail is not an option, he would only beat any charges brought against him. I want him broke down as well as broke and on the run. I want him to know that he at least won't be able to treat this town or anyone in it like he has in the past."

"Why you? Why does it have to be you to stop him? There's a whole town here that should be going against him, trying to stop him. Not one little"

"If you say little girl I just might send you packing. Do you make it a habit of fucking little girls? I think not." Her voice had changed, bold and dramatic in her words and her tone. By the way he starred at her, she could read his thoughts. "I'm the only one with the money to do it. Do you think I really enjoy getting hurt like this. Constantly watching my back, constantly running to the ER for some silly thing he did and I didn't see coming? Come on Adam, do you really think I'm that stupid? Do you know how many times I wanted to run, to get away and just let him have his precious town and money?" Jesse had now sat down next to him and took his chin in her hands forcing him to look at her. "If you had more money than you ever would need and a way to help so many people, what the hell would you do? Especially when it would end such and an evil mans reign on everything, people included. And that is exactly what he is, evil, simple and true."

He stared into those deep blue eyes, the truth hitting him like a ton of bricks. 

"Okay, you're right, I'd be doing the same thing, but I'm a man. I know how a man thinks, give me some credit Jesse. This man is capable of killing, you said that yourself, are you just as capable cause from the sound of it you just might have to..."

"Does that mean I need a gun along with a body guard? Are you telling me you can't handle what might happen? I seriously doubt that. I think you are just the one to help me, and that Adam, is something I know, you know, and Gerald is afraid of. He is going to get his fight and I am going to help rid this town and my life of him one way or another. You can help or you can go, its that simple." 

"Simple, you call this simple?" he finally managed to let out. All he kept thinking about was what Gerald would do. Jesse may be strong willed, smart and bold, but he wasn't convinced at all she could handle a man like Gerald. But starring into those deep blue eyes and from previous experience, he knew he wasn't going to stop her or change her mind. He made his decision. "I'll help, but there are a few things we are going to agree to before I lend a hand."

"Oh? And they would be," she asked grinning, knowing full well what was on his mind now. 

Jesse's hand went to the bulge in his shorts and softly squeezed, this time evoking a gasp from him.

"You may be the death of me yet woman," he said no more, just pulled her close, his mouth once again finding hers. 



Adam & Jesse Ch. 12



Several hours later, they sat on the couch looking over the papers she had first showed him. She wanted him to understand the project and her goals fully. She also was very open to suggestions and any ideas for improvement. Adam astounded her, easily understanding her diagrams, figures and costs. She was impressed how well he easily he comprehended everything she was showing him and found herself relaxing and opening up more and more with him. 

Adam on the other hand was utterly perplexed by her and decided it had a lot to do with her looks and the way she had acted up until now. He was having a hard time believing anyone her age could put this all together. She might have the money, but this project took time and experience and every time he took a quick glance at her, what he saw just didn't fit with what she was planning. He finally had to force himself not to think on those lines and just actually enjoy working on something worth while with someone he was growing to care for. He also reminded himself that he needed to get a hold of his boss as soon as he had a chance.

"I know there's a lot of work here," she said practically reading his mind, "but I think it can be done within a year. That is if we find the right people for the job." 

"And that's one of the hardest things to do," he hadn't looked at her until after he made the comment or he would have seen her smirk.

"Yes, it probably will be, after all, look how long it took me to find the right person for my bodyguard, bouncer and babysitter job." She could only hold a straight face for a minute before laughing. "I'm sorry Adam, I couldn't help myself, you just made it so easy."

"Obviously, but how do you know I'm the right one anyway? Huh, have an answer for that miss smarty pants?" 

He all but tackled her, letting the papers fly into the air when the two of them collided and landed on the floor. He had only intended to tickle her a bit, but now he was finding it hard to get a grip even on her arm. Her squirming and giggling had her moving all over. He finally got hold of her ankle and held her while he regained his composure sitting back on the couch. 

"Hey, that's not fair, you're stronger than I am," she finally said trying to catch her breath. She managed to sit up, but remained on the floor shaking her ankle trying to free it from his grasp.

"Exactly my point," Adam stated, grinning, lucky to have gotten this opportunity. He could almost see the thoughts spinning above her head and for a few moments, thought he was about to be canned.

"If Gerald or anyone gets a hold of me, yes I'm an easy target, but aren't we all in some way or another? Besides, what makes you think I'm going to get close enough for him to actually touch me?" She kept looking back and forth between her foot and him, completely disregarding his meaning. "Besides, isn't that why I have you?" she laughed until he finally released her. Jesse picked herself back up with a little help from his extended hand and planted her butt back on the couch. "If you spend as much time and energy on my project as you spend on trying to show me how compromised I might be by Gerald, then you are the right man for the job." She waited for his response but only got a dark stare from him. "And just to refresh your memory, you once told me you weren't as serious as Mark. Have you changed that cause it sure...."

"Hush!" he stated before kissing her long and hard. 

Neither had heard the a door open but when their kiss broke, they were both startled by Marks presence. He was in his shorts, a towel over his shoulder with his arms folded in front of them. Seeing the expression on his face and the way he shook his head back and forth had them both laughing.

"Guess I don't have to ask if I'm interrupting. So much for continuing the party! Maybe you should have said private party on Sunday." Mark started to turn to leave when she quickly was up and at his side.

"Oh come on Mark, we were only having a little fun. And you really are way too serious sometimes." she said knowing they had hurt his feelings, then suddenly wondered how he had gotten in. "Wasn't someone at the front door letting you know to go to Richards house until this evening?"

"I'm use to those tricks, I came around back. And look, you're patio door is wide open. I bet you're electric bill is high." He was beaming.

"So, that doesn't give you the right to just walk in here," she quickly lashed back, her mood having changed rapidly.

"She has you there Mark," Adam said, getting up to collect all the papers on the floor, easing the tension that was building in the room. Something about Mark's attitude had him on edge. He wasn't sure it was the lack of disrespect for her privacy Mark showed or for the simple fact he had gotten over on her. 

"Come on," Mark said, now looking at them innocently. "A weekend party, like the other ones, wasn't that the invitation?"

"Sorry guy," Adam said quickly before Jesse could respond. "She needed some rest and we needed some uh privacy, you know what I mean." He dropped the folder of papers on the table and put his arm around her. Jesse was glowing, actually enjoying how Adam had took control. 

"Sorry, I should have known. I'll just be on my way, maybe find me a naked woman," he chuckled, but stopped at the front entrance. "Oh, in case I don't see you later, I won't be around for a few days, I leave late tonight. And Adam, Talley will be at the house with her new found friend, you just might plan on staying here awhile." He left not waiting for a response.

"Thanks, I just might do that," Adam called after him. He waited until he was sure Mark was gone before he approached Jesse. "How well do you know Mark?"

"I don't know, seems like a long time. I met him sometime after I started seeing Reese...You're not thinking...no Mark would never hurt me. He's become more of a friend to me than he is to Reese lately," she studied Adam.

"Seems to me, with Mark, that's already three men against one little..." 

"Fuck you Adam!" Jesse jerked away from him and walked off.

"Hey wait," he called after her, surprised by her sudden change. "I was kidding, Mark is my friend. He might have a few screws loose, but he is my friend." Adam was doing his best to make light of his seemingly playful act, confused by her harsh reaction. 

He followed her outside to the pool. Jesse was ignoring him and skimmed the surface of the pool from its leaves and several discarded undergarments. The silence between them was extremely unsettling, especially for Adam. He had no experience in dealing with her sudden mood change and it dawned on him he might be the one who needed to open his eyes. After all, he really didn't know her, any more than he knew Gerald, probably even less. Here he was coming off like a big hero when in fact he was the outsider. He had only been around about a year. Damn, he thought to himself, this was going to be much more difficult than he figured.

"Before we go any further, let's get something straight," Jesse had quit cleaning the pool and now was only several steps away from Adam. "Mark is my friend, I didn't say I trusted him, but I do like having fun with him. And considering there are already soooo many people on my enemy list, I really don't want to add any more. But to ease your mind, Mark is too uh, smart, to get involved in any business dealings where Gerald and Reese are involved in, or in mine for that matter."

"You mean too afraid, don't you?"

"Alright afraid, do you blame him?" Jesse walked on past him picking up wet towels along the way. "You've only been around a short time Adam, you don't know these people like I do. And don't go looking so surprised. I checked up on you long before you did on me. Although you got more information on me than I did on you. Why is that I wonder? Doesn't matter really. You aren't wanted by the law and not very well known around here," she said now having moved within an inch or so of his body then added sweetly, "and you are rather cute."

"Are you going somewhere with this conversation or are you just trying to distract me as usual?" he asked, actually letting her know he was on to her games.

"I knew as soon as Mark told me who you were and I did some checking that you were the one person that could help me. If Mark is an enemy, you'll find out when we start working more closely. That is if you decide to work with me. I've given you a run down on the plans and the players, it's up to you. But if you're waiting for me to sugar coat it and say its going to be easy, no one gets hurt and all that crap then say no now. You could get yourself killed same as me. I need your dedication, not your protection." 

To say Adam was floored by her honesty was an understatement. Having thought he had the upper hand, he hadn't been prepared for her candor. The puzzled expression on his face made Jesse grin. She had realized quickly after Mark's interruption that she had to be honest with him, at least about work. 

"I'm glad I made such an impression. And thanks for finally clueing me in on what this was all about. I just might have gotten both of us killed." Adam said flatly, not wanting her to see how strongly an impact her words had had on him. Being a strong man and use to having the upper hand and in control, he wasn't about to show her how shocked he was. He had to wonder how much she really did know about him. She had just changed everything in a matter of seconds and he didn't want to be caught off guard like this again.

"I take it that's a yes then, you'll help me?"

"I'll work for you, but we better decide on the kind of relationship we are going to have in order for this to work. Do you want people to think of me as your bodyguard, you're boyfriend, or just the man you're fucking? I do believe that needs some clarifying. Don't you agree?" 

"Well, husband might be the answer," she hesitated glancing in his direction. "but we both know that isn't going to happen. Well, what's wrong with continuing like we have been. We both do care about each other and we are in an intimate relationship, sort of, even if it is mostly sexual. It would only be natural for us to keep seeing each other and that would explain why we're always together." 

"How will that explain my presence at your company meetings or hanging around you there? Or was I not going to be included in that part of your plans?" Adam was trying his damnedest to remain cool, even cold. It just dawned on him what Mark's statement meant when he had talked about her using sex and not wanting it. Maybe he should back off and just go home. It didn't take him long to shrug off that thought, he was right where he wanted to be, and damn if she didn't know it.

"Hmmm," she thought for a few minutes. "Well, why not let them know I hired you to assist me on this project? You are qualified and I will need one as you pointed out earlier. Who says I can't fuck my assistant?" 

Their eyes connected, both determined to have their own way. Problem was, Jesse was the one calling the shots. It was her after all, her company, her plan and of course her money.

"So I'm to call you boss in public and baby in bed. Got it! Or do you think I should put that in my notes so I don't forget how to treat Ms Jessica Taylor Martin." He was sorry he said it the second it came out of his mouth, but it was too late. He could see the hurt look in her eyes and he knew there was no taking it back. 

"Just remember it." she said coldly. His words went thru her like a knife, even if she deserved it. She should have been honest from the day they met, she thought to herself. She turned her back on him heading for the house, the tears forming in her eyes. His words had hurt her and she wondered if maybe her decision to hire him was the right thing to do. 

"Jesse wait," he followed her resisting the urge to grab her, kiss her and tell her he was sorry. 

"I have to change for my party tonight," she turned back to him, "and you better get home and get some of your things since I would assume you'll be moving in now. At least for awhile, new job and all." With that she walked off towards her bedroom leaving Adam simmering. 

His temper matched her own and he left, slamming the door behind him. Damn woman, he swore to himself. He was beginning to feel haunted by Mark's words describing Jesse. The woman did have a knack for getting her own way. He wondered briefly if this project was really the only thing she was after.

He walked in his house and heard the noises coming from downstairs. He had forgotten about Talley and her friend and right now he wanted just a few minutes to himself. Was that too much to ask for? Shit, maybe he should just pack his bags and go home, back to his job. At least there he knew what to expect and everything was under his terms. He then had a vision of Jesse, her hair brushing against his chest, the feel of her naked body against his, the taste of her lips on his. Dammit man, get some control, he told himself. She was not going to get the best of him, nor was she going to get him to act the silly puppy. He would work for her, keeping her safe until her project was completed. He decided that fucking her was his incentive, cold as it sounded, he wasn't about to fall... Shit! Who was he trying to kid anyway, he finally conceded to himself.

Jesse had no idea how tormented Adam was, how could she. He never let on about his feelings, only his desires. But how could she blame him for what he said, when it had sounded like she was trifling with him from the very beginning. Wasn't she guilty of hiding her own emotions too. Visions of him, naked, the warmth of his body against hers, his kiss, his hands all over her, these were the thoughts she couldn't rid herself of no matter how hard she tried.

It was after 7:00 before Adam strolled over to Jesse's house. He had put on pair of taupe pants and dress shirt, leaving the neckline open. He was glad it wasn't going to be one of those stuffed shirt nights, he hated those. Now that he decided to work with her, he knew he would be in for a lot of them. Half way across the street, he remembered he was suppose to call his boss. Swearing, he shrugged, telling himself he would do it tomorrow. He had decided to take a leave from his detective job to work with Jesse. Now that he had a better idea of her plans, he also decided not to let anyone in the department know what he was doing. It struck him that this might not be the best idea he ever had, but with the situation and Jesse, there was no telling what all this could involve. The only thing he hadn't figured out was how he could manage bartending and looking after Jesse. He had thought about quitting that, but changed his mind figuring it could actually be of some help along and keep him close to her.

The first place he looked for her was at the bar where she usually stood and was surprised not to see her there. He walked around chatting with several people he had met and practically knocked Mark on the floor when they bumped into each other.

"So you made it after all." Adam was the first to speak. "Guess you didn't find any naked women over there. I don't see any one on your arm." 

"I had my fun, but remember, I do have to leave in a little while. Didn't want to leave a date hanging around."

"Afraid someone might take her after you left?" Adam joked. "You see Jesse anywhere? I've been looking for her.

"No I haven't seen her since I got here. Get yourself a drink and ask the bartender if he knows where she is. They generally know everything, don't they." Mark replied grinning. He suddenly looked away eyeing the new lady that just walked in unescorted. "Good luck, think I'll make a new friend before I leave."

Adam laughed at Mark and continued his search for Jesse. Unsuccessfully, he was back at the bar. He found out, much to his disliking, the she had received a phone call and left. All she had said was that she would be back in about an hour. Adam's temper flared immediately. Why hadn't she called him? Where the hell did she go? What kind of trouble was she in now? Dammit, he was her body guard. He should have been with her. With all his unspoken questions, he hadn't noticed her come in. He only heard that sweet unmistakable voice she had.

"Looking for someone?" she softly having come up behind him.

"Yes, as a matter of fact I was," he turned finding the sweet fragrance of her perfume intoxicating. "You look beautiful sweetheart. Did you wear that just for me?" he flirted. Upon seeing her, he was quite taken by her choice in attire. She was wearing a soft blue summer dress with thin straps holding it on. It was low cut, exposing her breasts in a teasing way, one that hadn't gone unnoticed by him or the men at the bar. She had decided to test him, he thought, and in turn decided to start his job immediately.

"Yes, I did wear this especially for you," she teased back. "And you're looking exceptionally sexy tonight." She walked around to face him and took a seat at the bar. Joe, the bartender handed her a glass of wine and before she could say any more to Adam, her admirers were already asking for dances.

"Sorry fellows, this lady is taken." Adam stepped in, letting everyone around her hear him claiming her as his own. He ignored the sudden stares he was getting and held back a grin when he saw Jesse smiling at his comment. Even Mark had heard the comment and looked at the two of them puzzled at the public statement. Adam, having a lot of experience at this, ignored the looks and probably whispers, continuing "So where have you been?"

"I had an errand to run. I would have asked you to come, but since you weren't here, I went myself. It wasn't anything to worry about..." 

Adam didn't let her finish gently taking her arm. "I'd like to have a very private word with you," he interrupted, not caring what others thought. His arm dropped over her shoulders and they walked to the back of the house towards her bedroom.

"Adam, the party just started, we can't be disappearing like this to fool around all the time. It is my party after all and I do have a reputation to keep." 

"You're reputation? Come on Jesse, you don't really care what any of them think. In fact, I think you enjoy teasing them with your relationships. Besides this will only take a minute," he stated, then saw the sexy way she was smiling at him. "Sorry to disappoint you but I have no intentions of making love to you right now," he continued and saw her expression change instantly and quickly added, "Not saying we won't be in bed later." Once they entered her bedroom he let her go and stared at her for several moments. "So where the hell did you go and why didn't you call me before taking off like that?" He asked letting her see his anger.

"It wasn't anything I couldn't handle. Besides, it was more of a personal nature and you really didn't need to come with me." she said, now her temper was up. "Besides, who said you had to be with me every minute anyway?"

"You did when you hired me. That is what a bodyguard does, remember!"

"And a boyfriend, does he do that too?." She flirted with him knowing full well he was having a hard time separating the job from the relationship. "You can't be getting so upset every time I get a phone call to take care of something..."

"Yes, I can. If you want me to really keep you safe, then I have to know everything going on with you." Adam stood in front of her where she had sat down on the bed. Damn if those eyes weren't going to get the best of him. "Look, if you really want a body guard then that's how it is. I have to know what the hell is going on so I can protect you. Got it!" He waited only a second or two for her to say something before continuing. "As far as the relationship, I don't think either of us need direction there..." he hesitated when she stood up and pressed against him, "Maybe some restraint wouldn't be a bad idea," he added.




Adam & Jesse Ch. 12



"Fine, I'll try to keep you better informed." she hissed and got up to leave.

"Wait," he took her arm again and pulled her tightly against him. "There was one more thing..." His mouth came down on hers, demanding her response. He wasn't disappointed.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 13



Jesse's party was pretty much the same as all her other ones with the exception of Adam. More than once she had caught someone glaring at them or heard someone whisper about her being with Adam. She stifled a yawn, bored with the looks, the whispers and the party. She glanced at the time seeing it was only a little past midnight, yet she felt drained. That was until she looked at Adam. His very presence was enough to keep her awake.

"Adam, sweetheart, were you ready to go?" she asked having made her way to where he stood talking with a group of people. 

"Any time you're ready," he replied on cue. 

They said their goodbyes and she managed to find Richard to let him know she was leaving. Richard nodded and for the most part, no one seemed surprised by her departure. Adam put his hand on her shoulder, letting her lead him outside. He almost tripped over her when she suddenly stopped and looked at him rather puzzled.

"Forget something?" he asked a bit confused and somewhat concerned about her. "Where did you plan on going anyway? You live here, remember?" He waited a minute or two just watching her. "Is something wrong or has the wine finally reached your brain?"

"I'm not drunk or tipsy if that's what you mean. If you were paying any attention at all, I never retrieved my first glass of wine from the bar."

"Then what's wrong? Where were you planning on taking me?"

"I needed some air Adam!" she practically shouted before calming down. "I'm sorry, I just wanted out of there. We're going to my penthouse I just don't know which car to take. Sounds silly right!" 

"Not at all, come on let's go." Adam couldn't help but notice the frustration in her voice, but had a good idea where that was coming from.

Without waiting for her reply, he took her hand and led her to the convertible she had given him the keys to. Like the gentleman he was, he opened the door for her to get in. Jesse did and waited patiently while he flipped the top down and got in himself. She closed her eyes and laid her head back against the headrest enjoying the fresh air across her face. Adam kept glancing at her and decided to take the long way back to her office. 

"A good nights sleep wouldn't hurt you, you know." he finally said.

"That's exactly why we're going to my penthouse, office, whatever you want to call it. Home away from home." 

"Where no one can bother you, whether I'm there or not." Adam had heard the exhaustion in her voice and was a bit disappointed. In fact, he was struggling to keep his erection from busting his zipper.

"Oh believe me Adam, it does matter..." 

They drove around in silence until finally he couldn't stand it any longer. 

"So was this party business or pleasure?" 

"A little of both. Some of the board members were there with their wives. You would have remembered them from other parties if I had told you who they were." Jesse sat up having allowed the cool breeze to refresh her. "I want them to know that I'm not a threat, that I'm honestly interested in helping."

"But you're not sure where their loyalty is going to end up, is that it?" 

"They have been very loyal to Gerald, although it probably was out of fear more so than anything else. I'm just not sure if me or my project can ease that fear. In fact I have no idea how to do that."

"What you're already doing will take care of that Jesse," he replied glancing in her direction. "You're being open, up front with them, bringing them in your home, your life, letting them be a part of this project. They'll eventually see the truth for what it is. I don't think you'll have any problem convincing them to cut the strings with Gerald."

"Damn, I really wish I would have talked to you before I started on this project. It sure would have saved me a lot of sleepless nights." Jesse cracked a smile. "So tell me, what is a man with your education and degree doing bartending?"

"Having fun, what else!!" he said all to quickly and saw Jesse was still waiting for an answer. "I have a real job if that's what you mean. You weren't around when I was hired but I'm sure you know I was hired in at a management position. I'm a business consultant and I go around to places, especially new business's and help them get set up starting with hiring the right people, getting them trained and even working with them for awhile." It wasn't all that much from the truth he thought trying to convince himself more than her.

'Well, you do have a way with people," she replied softly, again leaning her head back and gazing at the stars. 

"Not all of them," he mumbled but caught the grin on her face and knew she had heard him. He wasn't sure she believed him, but apparently she was willing to accept his answer and that was enough for him. He realized this was the first time he had seen her so relaxed and sober with him. He had to admit, it was a nice change finally seeing her for herself, if in fact she was being herself. Previous experience had taught him to beware, especially with her. He glanced at her and felt himself grow stiff. Damn, he thought, if only....

When they reached the office building she showed him where her private parking spot was. She also told him that he could use one of the free spots around hers. She always had several reserved, just in case, she had told him. What a life, he kept thinking and all he really had to do was fuck her. Well, that wasn't all, but, damn, if he didn't have principals, the fun he could have.

Inside she was greeted by the doorman who didn't hide the way he looked at her, especially down the front of her dress. Although, Jesse seemed completely oblivious to him or his gazing. Actually she always seemed that way when it came to her appearance, neither caring if someone looked or not, or what they might think for that matter. Adam wasn't all that sure he liked that. It might be one of the problems with this whole plan of hers. He kept this to himself, at least for the time being. He wanted to get to know the woman he was working for. 

"Any messages Frank?" 

"Not since the last one madam. I've taken the liberty to send up a bottle of wine, on ice of course. I checked and made sure the bottle of bourbon you asked for was stocked. I also let the staff know not to bother you. Will there be anything else?"

"No and thanks, I don't know what I would do without you," she teased him, enjoying the soft blush come across his face.

"Guess I don't have to ask if you planned an evening alone with me. Sounds like you thought of everything." He wasn't going to even guess how she knew this was the way the evening would end. This entire day had been one surprise after another and he decided to just go with it. 

Following her into the elevator and now finally alone with her, all he could really think about was reacquainting himself with her. One look in her eyes let him know she was thinking the same. He didn't need any enticing to pull her to him and kiss her. Her arms were immediately around his neck greeting his kiss with a demanding one of her own.

When the elevator door opened, they practically fell out the door with their lips still locked together. He dropped his hands down to her wrists, pulling them over her head and pushed her against the wall. His mouth feverishly devoured hers, demanding from her while she responded demanding in return. 

"Damn," he gasped when her leg rode up his to press against his crotch. He took a quick breath before returning his lips to hers.

Jesse's heart was beating hard and she thought for a minute she was going to faint. Never before had she wanted anything as bad as this, the kissing, the touching... She wanted him badly, every inch of her body was on fire. He freed her hand only to grasp it with his other so that he had the use of one hand. He immediately cupped her breast squeezing, rubbing his thumb over her nipple until she almost collapsed. If he hadn't been holding her up, she thought she would have.

"Oh shit Adam..." she breathed heavily against his neck. Her tongue followed along the edge of his collar, licking and kissing him. Her breath was hot against his skin and when she tenderly bit his earlobe and pressed her knee a bit harder against his crotch, his reaction was immediate.

"Fuck!" 

He let go of her wrists and slipped her dress off leaving her to stand there in only her panties. His cock practically burst thru the zipper of his pants. It didn't take her long before she had her hand on his zipper quickly freeing his heavy erection. He swore again when she gently squeezed. He had to back away from her, putting himself out of reach from her grasp, not wanting to come in her hand. 

He easily picked her up and took her to the bed tossing her on it. She watched him quickly discard his clothes while his eyes never drifted from her small slender frame. It didn't take long before he was on the bed laying beside her, kissing her again.

The heat of their bodies were pressed tightly together practically steaming the windows. Jesse's nails scratched down his back causing him to jerk and press harder against her. He reached around, grabbing the cheek of her ass and pulled her to him, his cock swollen against the thin material covering her moist pussy. He cupped her breast, teased her nipple till it was hard enough to suck and that's exactly what he did until she cried out. 

"Oh baby, yes!" she gasped when he gently bit down. "Fuck me Adam, now, please." 

That was all the incentive he needed and he quickly removed her panties. Her hips moved against his hands and she let out a scream when he forced several fingers inside her. Her wetness soaked his fingers and without hesitation he sat up and positioned himself between her legs. She was already wrapping her legs around his waist when he took hold of her hips and thrust. 

"Yes, fuck me! Fuck me!" she cried out. She grabbed the headboard for more leverage and met his thrusts hungrily. The room echoed with their moans and screams until both cried out, coming together stronger than ever. No words were exchanged, they just held each other, allowing their breaths to calm and the pounding of their hearts to slow down. They slept.

Only a couple hours later, Adam was awakened by noises of rattling papers, swearing and Jesse walking around almost dressed. She hadn't put on her blouse but he was already getting an erection watching her in her black bra and black skirt. She had taken the time to put hose on along with heels and this turned him on even more. The perfect fantasy, he thought to himself.

"Uh, mmm, remember me?" he asked and sat up letting the sheet falling across his waist exposing his bare chest. "Were you going to just let me sleep or..."

"Morning, sexy," she smiled and came up, giving him a most amorous kiss. "I was about to wake you, as soon as I finished dressing that is." 

Jesse finally found where she had laid her blouse and put it on. She grinned at him, noticing his stiff erection. She thought about a quickie, but changed her mind. This mornings meeting was all too important and she didn't want to be late.

"So, what's on for this morning?" Adam stood, letting her leisurely gaze at his body before he grabbed his pants and put them on.

"We have a meeting at 11:00. I'm on my way downstairs to get ready for it. You have time to take a quick shower and you'll find a freshly cleaned suit in the closest. When you're ready, just take the elevator to the fifth floor and go to 545."

"Right and thanks for giving me so much time," he said, a bit perturbed she hadn't woken him sooner. And what was this with always having clothes to fit him, he thought along with wondering how many men might have worn these. He quickly put those thoughts out of his head. "Mind cluing me in on what the meeting is about?"

"My project, of course. I thought we already went over that." she was half listening, quickly looking over her folders before putting them in her briefcase.

"You mean that's today. We didn't even go over half of what you showed me. Shit, Jesse, you should have told me that was today." Adam moved quickly, gathering together his own clothes. "I don't suppose you thought about sending up some coffee?"

"This what you need," Jesse asked, grinning and handed him a cup of coffee. "I'll brief you right before the meeting. Don't look so worried, all you really have to do is follow my lead."

"Like that's an easy task. You really do need a lesson in handling information, darlin. Like who to give it to, when to give it and especially in remembering that it might not be important to you, but it damn sure might be important to someone else." he said, having raised his voice along with his blood pressure adding to his growing frustration. He quickly took a sip of coffee, thankful it wasn't hot.

If anyone had been watching they would have gotten the impression the two were an old married couple. It was strange how the two of them seemed to fit together so well in such a short time. Both of them felt this, thinking it was a bit odd, but neither spoke of it. 

Adam, coffee in hand, went to the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. It wasn't at all how he pictured waking up with her. He would have much preferred a continuation of last nights steamy events. He also had to admit he felt like she was ordering him around and that didn't sit well with him. He had to keep reminding himself she was, in fact, his boss, even if there was more to their relationship. Nothing like hiring him at the last minute, he pouted to himself.

Jesse laughed to herself at his behavior, not surprised by it. She didn't like anyone telling her what to do any more than he did. Guess they were going to have to compromise so both could satisfy certain parts of their ego's, she thought. The hardest part still was going to be keeping her hands off him while they worked. If that was even a possibility.

Taylor and Borg Incorporated had all their offices on the fifth floor, although several other employees also had a private office like she had on other floors. They didn't have the penthouse, of course, but they had small apartments with an office similar to hers. She felt the four walls of the small office the company provided were just too suffocating. Of course this was cheaper and she understood why Gerald had rented them, but nothing said she had to like it. 

"Good morning Ann, any calls?" she greeted her secretary as she walked in. She picked up her mail and flipped thru it.

"Actually it's been pretty quiet for a Monday morning. I guess everyone is too surprised by the meeting you arranged to worry about any other business around here."

"Wait until they hear what the meeting is about, surprised might be an understatement." Jesse joked nonchalantly and helped herself to a cup of coffee. "I'm expecting a man named Adam Farrows in about 45 minutes. When he gets here send him right in." she said before slipping into her office, closing the door behind her.

The first thing she noticed was how clean her desk was. All the papers were neatly in stacks with notes explaining them. Folders had been filed away and the pencils were sharpened. A list of the weeks appointments and meetings lay out for her quick reference. She didn't know how Ann managed to take care of everything so punctually, but she was thankful to have her. 

The room itself was extremely cold but not in the sense of temperature. There were no personal pictures, no little knick knacks, not even a plant. In fact, other than her presence and the few files she had, one might think it was vacant. But Jesse didn't care, she did most of her business in the penthouse. The only reason she was here today was because of the project and the support from board members she wanted. And probably, she thought to herself, to remind them who actually owned the company. If she was going to rid herself of Gerald, it was time for her to take charge and they were all about to find that out.

For the most part what she did do had nothing to do with Taylor and Borg. Martin Enterprises, her own company, took up the better part of her life. Real estate was a big business and she hoped to make it even bigger with this project. Unlike Gerald, she thought, their little city could start flourishing for a change instead of going broke lacing his pockets. It would draw more people to their area and this meant more money, for everyone hopefully she thought.

There was a soft knock at the door before it opened. Adam walked in, quickly taking a look around. She looked up from her desk and smiled brightly. 

"So you found me. Guess it wasn't all that complicated like you thought, was it," she teased. "You look great, by the way, but then you always do."

"Is this where the big meeting is, might get a bit crowded if you ask me." he replied, ignoring her comment about his looks. He knew what would happen if they started on that subject and time was not on their side. 

"There's a meeting room down the hall," she laughed. "Have a seat and I'll go over a few of my notes with you." 

Once he sat, Jesse explained how she would lay out the project to the members. The man who had designed the plans would also be attending so he could explain what they both had in mind. For the most part, Adam saw that she was well prepared, having covered most bases. He didn't think she would have any problems convincing them to climb aboard. He did see that she was planning to use Taylor and Borg's money as well as her own for this. That was where the problem would lie, he thought. It didn't take a genius to know how well that would set with Gerald. He might not have known the man much, but he sure as hell knew what his reaction would be to this. At the same time, Adam wondered what everyone's reaction would be to him and how she planned to fit him into this pretty little package she had come up with. He didn't have to wait long for the answer to that.

"I plan on letting them know from the start that I've hired you as project manager. Everything will go thru you first. This way you will get the information you need just like you've wanted," she hesitated, grinning at him then continued. "And it will leave little question as to why we are working together so closely. Of course, I will have the final say on what we do."

"Of course, I wouldn't want it any other way," he grinned. 

"You do realize there will be some questions about you're background and such, but I'm sure you'll be able to handle that. That is, after all, what you do for a living isn't it, handling things. At least that's what I thought you said."

"It won't be a problem."

So, she had been listening last night, he thought to himself. He now had to wonder when she had decided to use him, for lack of a better word, for this project of hers. It was a good thing he was use to faking identities, he thought, otherwise this could get a little bit hairy.

"There is one other thing we need to take care of before we go," her voice had changed and she stood up. 

"And what would that be?" he eyed her suspiciously.

Jesse walked around her desk, moving very close to him, before resting her bottom on the edge. Her skirt came up well past her knee making it very easy for him to catch a glimpse of the black lace panties beneath when she crossed her legs. The scent of her perfume was a bit bolder than he was use to her wearing, but very becoming and the look in her eyes hadn't gone unnoticed either. That did leave him somewhat nervous. Hell, he thought, the door isn't even locked, someone could come in. Not that he really cared, but he was a bit concerned about how that might look if someone saw them, especially Gerald or even Reese. Although, when he thought about her ex husband, he wouldn't mind him interrupting. There was some unfinished business between the two of them whether Reese knew it or not. Adam had already decided it was high time that man got exactly what he deserved.




Adam & Jesse Ch. 13



"It's come to my attention that you really haven't greeted me quite properly this morning." she said, interrupting his thoughts, but not his gaze.

Her eyes sparkled and the grin on her face said more than what he had expected from her this morning. Once again she had caught him off guard and he really wasn't sure what she was really asking for. He had half a mind to show her what he thought she wanted or better yet, what she was asking for. Since he couldn't take his eyes away from her panties, he knew he would surely enjoy what at least he wanted right now.

"Exactly how would you like me to greet you?" he finally asked, restraining himself. 

"Well...uhhh..." she was the one now a bit flustered. The direction of his intense gaze hadn't gone unnoticed by her either. Having a good idea what was on his mind, it took her several moments to regain some composure. "I meant how you were going to greet me, like calling me Jesse, Jessica, Ms. Martin or Renee which is what some of the older members call me. Although, greeting me with a long hot kiss would suit me, I don't really think that's what Ann or the others really need to see."

"Probably not. So what do you want me to call you?" he asked, enjoying how he had again made her a bit nervous. "I'd prefer Jesse, since that is your given name and I'm already use to it. But I can do formal if that's what you want." Adam stood up and leaned his head close to hers. He whispered, "but I'd much rather call you baby and ravish you." His hand went to the back of her head and without hesitation he planted a long heated kiss on her lips. When he released her, he smiled, happy to know she had enjoyed every second of it and so had he. "So, should we be going, or was there something else?" he asked.

"We better go, wouldn't want to be late for a meeting or anything," she replied a bit hesitantly.

"A very important one at that," he replied, helping her off the desk. He couldn't help grin from ear to ear, seeing the kind of the reaction he had on her. This might be more fun than he thought, he decided. Of course he realized she had just as much power to get the same reaction from him, but since the results would be the same, he didn't really care. "What about that greeting?"

"What? Oh yeah, well, just keep calling me Jesse since a few of them have already seen us together. No need for formality."

Adam was still grinning when they left her office.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 14



When Jesse and Adam walked in the meeting room, most of the board members were already seated. Gerald hadn't arrived yet, although this did not surprise Jesse. She went to the head of the table and motioned for Adam to have a seat beside her. Questions were already flying around the room before she sat down. They were all wondering why she had called a meeting.

The first person Adam noticed was Doug sitting directly opposite him. Both men glared at each other for several moments before Adam took his seat. He didn't know the man much, but wondered how he happened to be one of the board members. He chatted with a few of the others he had recognized from her parties. He had to laugh to himself seeing a room full of men and Jesse at the head of the table. She was in her element, he thought, having the attention of all these men. Then he quickly glanced at her blouse and saw that several of the buttons had been left undone. Luckily he could glimpse the bra beneath, but so could the men sitting close to her. What a piece of work he thought, knowing full well that she had done that purposely. 

"Gentleman, thank you for all being on time," Jesse said and was interrupted by a new arrival. 

"What the hell, Jesse, going to start the meeting without meeeee," Reese said, slurring his words a bit. "Even put someone else in my seat. Excuse me," he said and patted Adam on the shoulder, "This seat is taken."

"Find another seat," Jesse replied quickly when Adam turned to stare at Reese.

"What the...since when did we start having our bartenders attend meetings?" Reese questioned, recognizing Adam. "Although, I really thought the bar in here should always be open during meetings. I'll have a whiskey and water and I'm sure the others wouldn't mind a drink. By the way has she let you fuck her yet?"

"I do believe you've had enough to drink already. The lady said take seat and that's what you need to do before getting thrown out of here and embarrassing yourself any further." Adam said, now having stood up to face Reese, ready to slam his fist in his face if he uttered another word.

Adam would have liked to punch out the guy right there, especially after his last comment. It already had the members glancing between Adam and Jesse let alone what their curious minds were thinking. Although it took just about every once of strength he had to keep from hitting him, he did manage to hold back. He knew this wasn't the place to start brawling and Jesse would have had a fit. The two men glared at each other until finally Reese, pouting, took a seat at the other end of the table.

"I'd like you all to meet Adam Farrows, he is going to be project manager for the project I plan on introducing you to. Does anyone know if Gerald will be attending the meeting, or should I start right now?" Jesse asked, relieved that Adam had restrained himself and managed to put Reese in his place.

"You can start it right now and be quick about it, I don't have time for these silly little meetings you call for, Jesse. What's this about a new project?" Gerald said walking in. 

All eyes turned towards the man that walked in the door. He was well over 6 foot tall and although on the heavy side, he carried it well. His eyes were dark and the way he looked at a person seemed almost punishing. Adam felt the tension in the room change immediately when the man walked in. His bold arrogance alone would keep people at bay. Adam also glanced at Jesse and thought if looks could kill...Damn! What did this man do to her?

"Glad you could make it, Gerald. Now why don't you sit down and shut..." Jesse was already angry, but stopped herself to calm down. She again reminded herself of the position she held at the company. "You might be surprised with this new project, Gerald."

"Nothing you do, surprises me, Jesse. Just get on with it, I have more important things to do." Gerald sat down opposite Jesse, but never took his eyes off her.

The more Adam watched the two of them and the looks they were giving each other, the more worried he was getting. There definitely wasn't any love lost between the two of them, and Gerald obviously had it in for her. The daggers he was sending out let them all know exactly what he thought of the president of the company. Adam couldn't figure out why Jesse even allowed this man to hold the position he did, let alone run her company. It was something he was going to have to ask her later, if for no other reason than to ease his curiousity.

Finally, once everyone settled down, Jesse stood up and started the meeting, going over all information about her project and what her plans were. Adam was proud at the way she had handled Gerald, Reese, and the board members. He wasn't sure if he could have been as calm and cool as she made out, although he did notice her impatience when it came to some of the remarks made by her ex husband. What had surprised him more was when Gerald finally told Reese to be quiet, allowing Jesse to continue. When she was through, all but Gerald starting asking her questions, showing real interest in her plans. He was just sitting back with his arms folded at his belly.

"Gentleman, for those of you that don't know him, this is Doug, the architect that designed the plans. He should be able to answer all of your questions much better than I. I'm going to turn the meeting over to him."

As soon as it was out of her mouth, she could feel Adams eyes on her. Okay, so she hadn't told him who Doug was. What difference did it make? It wasn't as if Doug and she were involved. Sure, they had spent long days and even many nights going over the plans. When she handed the meeting over to him, she sat down, making sure not to glance in Adam's direction.

Adam, on the other hand, had been quite shocked to find out who Doug was. Why the hell hadn't she let him know, he thought. Even though it did explain why she had spent so much time with him, it didn't explain the nights out dancing and the kisses they had exchanged. He was getting the impression he was not the only one she was fond of playing with and this didn't set well with him at all. With this thought, he wasn't sure if he was mad at her for having kept this information from him, or at himself for feeling jealous about Doug. When he had seen several looks from the others, he was beginning to get the idea she was playing him for a fool. 

"If you will all turn your attention up here on the board, I'll explain what I have in mind." Doug said making his way to the large board that held the project layout. All eyes were on him now, including Adam and Jesse although both of them were lost in their own thoughts. It didn't take Jesse long to lose interest in Doug or what he was explaining. Having spent so many hours going over the details of this project, she practically had it memorized. She soon found herself looking at Adam and saw how interested he seemed in what Doug was saying. As much as this made her happy, she couldn't help but prefer his attention towards her. With a wicked little grin, she decided to see if she could get his attention and slipped the shoe off her foot. The instant she touched his leg, he quickly turned in her direction, giving her a quizzical look before turning back towards Doug. She smiled and continued slowly making her foot up his leg. When her foot went past his knee and started nearing his crotch, he started looking at her intensely but she just kept grinning.

Adam couldn't believe she wanted to play footsie at her own meeting, especially as important as it was to her. She already had his cock twitching in his pants and it was beginning to make him nervous. He wanted very much for her to read his thoughts and knock it off, but that was too much to ask for. When she persisted, what the hell he thought. He too could play this game and probably better, he thought to himself. So he reached under the table and squeezed just above her knee, almost laughing out loud when she practically jumped out of her seat. She was a bit wide eyed when she looked at him but still she persisted. 

Adam glanced around first, making sure all other eyes were on Doug and then started inching his fingers up her thigh. This got her squirming a bit in her seat as well as excited. Even though she kept glancing back and forth between Doug and Adam, he could tell she was only pretending to be interested in the topic of conversation. The further up her thigh he went, the more nervous he seemed to make her until she finally dropped her foot from his lap. He grinned, but instead of stopping, he managed to reach the elastic of her panty around the top her thigh, teasing her by lifting it and letting it slap back. When he slipped two of his fingers underneath and felt how moist she was, not only did she practically jump up, but his cock was almost bursting at the zipper. He grinned at her, knowingly and slid his finger across her slippery clit; she was beside herself having slipped down a bit in her seat.

"That's enough!" Gerald stood up and shouted. 

Both Adam and Jesse sat up, first having thought he was referring to them, but regained composure upon learning otherwise.

"You can forget about this project. It won't only cost too much, but just the thought of having something like that wouldn't look good for the community." Gerald continued. "All of you better give this a lot of thought."

Gerald went on and on, ranting about the figures, costs and time and energy wasted on such a foolish project. Jesse having now put her full attention into what he was saying, just sat back, calmly and waited for him to quit with his temper tantrum. She was pretty use to them, not being the first one she was privileged to hear and also knew it wouldn't be the last time either. 

"Are you through?" she finally asked when he stopped and sat back down. She remained sitting, cool and collected. "Gerald, if you hadn't heard earlier, I said I was introducing everyone to a new project. This means the decision has already been made. I intend to go full steam ahead with this. I have a very capable project manager, a reputable architect and another group of people already working on a list of the man power this is going to take. I hope all you gentleman decide to get on board with this but if not, so be it. The property is already bought and paid for and I even have the approval of the Mayor. He is already planning a ground breaking celebration."

She had caught all their attentions with this comment including Adam. He finally realized she was dead set on going through with her plans including running Gerald out of town by the looks she was giving him. There was a sudden silence in the room now, all eyes directed their attention to the man at the end of the table. Gerald was tapping his fingers loudly on the table, studying Jesse. 

"Well, I hope you don't bankrupt this company and as far as the rest of you go, I strongly suggest you refuse to have anything to do with this project." Gerald said, a little bit too calmly before he added, "By the way, what does your mother think of this idea, Jesse? I'm sure she had a lot to say about it?"

There it was, Adam thought. The man had practically threatened all of them including Jesse's mother. He would have liked to arrest him for it, but since it wasn't stated outright and the fact that it wasn't Adam's jurisdiction to do so, there wasn't much he could do. Besides the fact what they would all say, especially Jesse, when they found out his true profession. Before he could wonder what Jesse was going to do about it, she surprised him yet again.

"It doesn't matter what she says, she gave up all her power at this company when she signed it over to me. Besides, I sent her on an extended vacation, she won't be back for quite some time. Any messages?"

Wow! Adam thought, she really had prepared for all this, packing her mother off to safety included. He was relieved to see she wasn't going to let Gerald get to her, but with everything, he was becoming more and more nervous about the project. He was startled when Gerald stood up and pounded his fist on the desk; so was everyone else in the room.

"If you think you can run me out of here, then think again. I'm not going anywhere! The only message I have is for you girl. Sooner or later you're going to have to deal with me on my terms...my terms!" With that said, Gerald left the room, letting the door slam loudly.

It took several minutes for the room to get back to order, but finally everyone was back to asking Jesse lots of questions. There was a lot Adam wanted to do, not only to Reese, but now Gerald. Now, not only he knew, but everyone knew how much the man had it in for her. Although, he had no idea how long this sort of thing went on, only that it didn't seem to bother Jesse in the least by what the man had said. 

"Thank you all for your interest and I'm very confident that this plan will work and be beneficial for everyone. Now, if you'd like, lunch is being served in the banquet room so go enjoy."

Other than Adam, the rest of the men made haste and left the room. Jesse came up next to him and leaned against the table. He couldn't help his eyes from traveling up and down her body, reminding himself what they both had been doing not to long ago. 

"So what do you think?" she asked him.

"I think I need to resign and just go about my business." he said flatly.

"No, honestly, how do you think it went? I think they are all planning to get involved, don't you?"

"I was being honest," Adam said and looked directly at her. "That man threatened everyone in this room including you and your mother. Yet no one did anything about it, let alone you. Why the hell do you even have him running this company?"

"That was my mother's doing since she knew I was too busy with my own. But she left me as president just in case and this was that just in case time, wouldn't you say. Besides, it's not the first time he's threatened me, probably won't be the last. As for the board members, I don't think they'll let that stop them, knowing the Mayor is looking forward to this. I don't know why it bothers you so much, unless it's me you're worried about?" Jesse gave him that smile he was all too familiar with.

"That's my job, isn't it?" he reminded her. "And by the way, why the hell didn't you tell me about Doug? What kind of working relationship do you have with him?"

"Jealous, are you?" she asked, grinning, quite happy with this knowledge.

"No, not jealous, just a bit curious how many men you do have working for you and if all of them enjoy..." He stopped himself and stood up. "Its none of my business, who you fuck or don't fuck as long as it doesn't prevent me from doing my job."

"Fine, then lets go, we have work to do." 

She was mad and to say his words hadn't stung would have been a lie. Then again what had she expected, not telling him about Doug and flaunting their relationship practically in his face. He kept telling himself not to let it bother him, but following behind her, the sway of her ass mesmerized him. He had to keep telling himself to stay focused instead of letting his emotions get him carried away. 

By the time they made it back to her office, Jesse had let go of the anger his words had stirred in her. She needed to let Ann her secretary know about the meeting and what had happened. Adam stood, listening and watching her, and then a thought struck him. Her secretary was a woman, a nice attractive one at that. As much as Jesse liked men, he had to wonder why she hadn't hired one for a secretary. 

"So tell me, why don't you have a man for your secretary?" he finally asked when they were riding the elevator up to her penthouse.

"Because Ann does a wonderful job and I like her," she said and then saw the smirk on his face. "I know what you're thinking and so what if I like men. They are more fun. You like woman and I'm not on your back about it. It just so happens that a man would have been too distracting, happy now?" she finally cracked a smile.

"Yes, I gathered as much," he too cracked a smile. "So what's on the agenda for the rest of the afternoon? Why didn't we go to lunch, I was getting kind of hungry and if you remember, you didn't leave me much time for breakfast."

"We'll eat later, don't worry," she winked at him and being this close to him in the elevator had her senses a bit stirred. "I have some calls to make so if you want you can look for a snack to munch on before we leave."

"Oh, and we're going somewhere?" he asked, surprised to learn this. Adam had noticed the little wink she made and had a good idea what she was on her mind and moved next to her. "What if I wanted to snack on you?" His hand had fallen to the front of her skirt and gently patted her.

"Uh...well...we don't have time for that right now," she finally managed to say. Damn, he seems to know everything I'm thinking! "We are going out to the project site so I can show you around."

"I'd much rather show you a few things," he flirted, enjoying how nervous he was making her. He bent down to whisper in her ear, "Wouldn't you rather enjoy a snack before working, darlin?" His hand crept up her skirt between her legs until he rested it against her dampened panties. "We could finish what we started earlier..."

"Adam, honey..." she said softly and without hesitation, reached down and squeezed the swell in his crotch. "As much as I'd love to finish what we started..." she continued to rub against his crotch while feeling his fingers toying with the elastic of her panties. What was it about these elevator trips, she thought to herself. Work, there's work to do, she had to keep reminding herself. "We're working, remember... besides I have a surprise for you." 

"I have a surprise for you too, baby," he whispered, disregarding her attempts at putting him off. The way she was making his cock swell, she damn well better not back out, he thought. He had been wanting this since he awoke this morning and by the moisture between her legs, she obviously wanted him too. He slipped a finger underneath her panties and stroked her clit.

"Ohhhh...." she gasped just as the elevator door opened. "Sorry baby, but it will have to wait." she said and quickly pulled away from his groping fingers to out of the elevator. "Not too awful long though..."

"It might be to late," he mumbled under his breath as he followed her into the penthouse. 

Adam first thought about relieving the pressure in his groin by himself, but every time he looked at Jesse he changed his mind. He busied himself while she made her phone calls, grabbing a quick snack to take his mind off what he was really hungry for. When she had gotten up from her desk and went in the bedroom, he thought maybe she had changed her mind. He followed her and upon seeing her start discarding her clothes, he could feel his blood pressure rise.

"Don't start, Adam, we both need to change before we go to the site. There's jeans and shirts in the closet for you to put on." she said, seeing how his eyes traveled her body. 

"I'm getting real tired of taking orders from you, boss lady." he teased, although disappointed that they weren't going to have a bit of fun before they left.

Jesse had rushed putting on her jeans and a t-shirt and then slipped on a pair of black boots. He found the clothes and wasn't as quick to put them on as he was to take them off. He let her enjoy looking him over, giving her another chance to change her mind and have some fun.

"Here you'll need these too." she said having gone into the closet to pull out a pair of black heavy boots. 

He put them on not questioning her about them, but wondered if maybe it was muddy at the site. Why else would they need boots, he thought to himself. So much for her changing her mind, he thought to himself. He could tell she was getting excited, but obviously it was for something else and he now wondered about the surprise she had mentioned.




Adam & Jesse Ch. 14



When they were about to get in the elevator, Jesse stopped and went for a key that was on top of the coffee table and handed it to him.

"You can drive." she said with a broad grin.

"Sure enough!" He took the key, but hadn't remembered seeing it before, but then all he really had been focused on was her at the time. 

Had she bought another car, he wondered, thinking she had more than enough of them already. Although he had now come to understand many of the cars were used by other employees of the company. When she finally did get in the elevator, he was going to push the ground floor button but she stopped him, pushing the basement one instead. Now he was getting more than a little curious about this surprise. Before he had time to think any more about it, her lips were on his quickly changing his thoughts.

"Finally," he said, wrapping his arms around her tiny waist and pulling her close. His mouth clamped down back on hers.

"We still don't have time for..." she had started to say when their kiss broke but was stopped with another demanding kiss from him.

When the elevator door opened, still locked in each others arms they were greeted with a smile from the doorman before he quickly pointed to the dark end of what looked to be a large garage filled with cars. Adam could see several doors open giving just enough light so that he could make out the drive leading up and out of the building. 

"Come on, I can't wait to show you," she said excitedly, pulling on his arm for him to follow her.

"What kind of car this time, Jesse?" he asked, sure that that was what she wanted him to get a look at. Although, he wasn't exactly sure what kind of car would have her all this excited.

When they started to getting closer to the dark corner, he began to make out what her surprise was. Sitting nice and pretty was a brand new gold Honda Goldwing and he had the key. It had been awhile since he had been on a motorcycle, but he knew enough about them to know this one had cost her quite a penny. It had everything on it from saddlebags, a trunk to even drink holders. 

"You can ride, can't you?"

"Of course I can. In fact I use to own one of these before I started working here." he said, astonished that she had bought a motorcycle. He had had to sell his before he moved and the idea of being able to get back on one was more than tempting. He then noticed a plate with his name on it and glared at her, wondering again how much she knew about him. "Jesse, I don't think...is this..."

"Just get on and take us for a ride, we'll worry about the details later." Jesse giggled having a good idea what he might be thinking. 

Giving into temptation, he straddled the bike and then held it up for her to get on. He noticed at once, this was not her first time either as he felt straddle the bike and get comfortable. He decided not to think about the whys and who's of the bike and go for a ride like she wanted. When he started it up the purring of the engine was music to his ears and after the doorman opened the door in front of them, he rode out, happy to be riding again.



Adam & Jesse Ch. 15



It didn't take either of them long to settle on the motorcycle, listening to the purr of the engine, feeling the wind in their hair. Both felt a sense of renewal, always enjoying how it felt to ride. Adam could tell it wasn't her first ride the way her body went with the curves of the rode, thankful for that. He rode all around town enjoying the sites, chatting and giggling with each other now and then. 

Jesse had put her arms around his waist and laid her head on the back of his shoulder. She knew riding like this would be wonderful, although it did bring memories back of a past life. One with many sad memories for her but as soon as tears filled her eyes from those, she wiped them away. She pushed them from her thoughts, wanting to make new memories now. Ones she hoped would last a long time and make for a promise for the future.

After riding awhile Adam felt the rumblings in his belly reminding him how hungry he was. When he asked her if she was hungry, she too wanted something to eat.

"Why don't you stop at one of the sandwich shops near the north end of town. That's where the site is and we can have a picnic there. How does that sound?"

"Sounds great to me," he replied, steering towards that direction.

It didn't take him long to find a place to pick up something to eat and head for the project site. Knowing that side of town, he had a pretty good idea where it was and found it in no time. He rode the bike around the property until he found a small clearing in the center of some trees, parking it under some shade. While Jesse got off and took a blanket from the trunk, spreading it on the ground, he looked around envisioning her plans with the layout of the property. She had been right about it being the perfect spot, there was plenty of room to build the shops she wanted. He also noticed trees scattered the property where cars could park and have some shade when selling their wares. 

"So do you like it?" she asked him after plopping herself down on the blanket.

"It will take awhile to set up, but I think it will work out great." he replied and sat down beside her. "I think it's a great spot for what you have in mind. 

"I'm glad you approve," she smiled while taking out their sandwiches and drinks from the bag. 

They sat their eating in silence, both felt practically starved. It was a beautiful day with a gentle breeze, birds were chirping and off in the distance you could hear the rippling of creek. Adam finished first and decided to kick back and relax awhile so he pulled his boots off. He realized now with the motorcycle, her reason for giving him the boots. He leaned against a tree behind them and closed his eyes. When Jesse finished, she picked up their trash and put it in the bag before lying flat on her belly beside him.

"You're not going to go to sleep on me now?" she asked with a glint in her eye. "I might just take advantage of you then."

Adam grinned, thinking about her doing that and then faked a loud snore. Shortly he felt her fingers inching their way up his thigh and he snored even louder. Jesse giggled and brushed lightly over his crotch making her way to his belt. When he felt her fingers quickly undoing it, then his zipper, he stopped his pretense. He took a deep breath, letting it out slowly while her fingers wrapped around his cock, pulling it from his pants. Because of all the teasing they had done all day, it was only moments before he was rock hard. He enjoyed her stroking, moaning each time her thumb circled the head of his erection. 

"Guess you're not sleeping, seems I have your full attention now, " she said, then leaned down and flicked her tongue lightly over the tip of his cock.

He let out a low growl and felt the heat rising in his loins. Excited by his reaction, she continued licking the length of his swollen member. With pursed lips she put her mouth around the head and continued to flick her tongue across the tip.

"Ahhh..." he moaned while grabbing her head and pushing her mouth down further on his cock.

With the pressure on her head from his hand pressing, she started slowly fucking him with her mouth. His moans and groans were becoming louder and she thought he was about to cum when he grabbed her shoulders pushing her off him.

"What's wrong, I thought you liked that?"

"I do, too much and I'm not ready to cum yet." Adam said and quickly flipped her over on her back. "There's a few other things I want to do first." He was grinning at her when he grabbed her t shirt.

"Wait...what are...someone..." 

"I'm the only one who can see you from here, baby," he flirted with her and pulled her shirt over her head, tossing it to the ground. "And I do want to see." He hooked his thumbs in the waist of her jeans and started pulling on them.

"No...wait...I can't be naked out here..." she tried protesting, although starting to get excited with his assault.

Adam had her pants and panties off in no time, her futile attempts at stopping him only encouraged him further. He spread her legs and knelt between them gazing down on her basking in the sunlight with only a bra left on. He grinned at her and pulled out his pocket knife.

"What are you going to do with that?" she asked, wide eyed. 

"What do you think?" he chuckled defiantly. 

He sliced down the middle of her bra and watched it fall to the side. She gasped and tried to cover herself while he kept smugly gazing at her naked body. Before she could open her mouth to protest further, he bent over her and kissed her while his hands pushed away hers. He fondled her breasts, lightly pinching the nipples all the while she moaned. He reached one hand down between her legs and instantly felt her moisture.

"Mmmm...seems like I'm not the only one enjoying this," he whispered, breaking from their kiss. 

Adam then slid down and spread the lips of her labia and flicked his tongue several times across her clit. Her body shuddered and she moaned loudly with every touch of his tongue. He licked her pussy, teasing her clit making her entire body shake with pleasure. When he slipped two fingers inside her wetness, rubbing the sweet spot and sucking on her clit, she came in his mouth, clutching his hair and moaning loudly.

Without giving her time to relax, he scooted back up and with one hand on her hip, he raised her up so he could rub his cock against her wet pussy. Once he positioned himself, he took hold of her hips and pulled her at the same time he thrust deep inside her. She cried out with pleasure while he moaned thrusting in and out, hard and fast. It didn't take either of them long to cum, especially from all the teasing leading up to this. Finally he collapsed beside her, letting his cock slip from the warmth that surrounded it. They both lay there, panting, trying to catch their breath and both totally satisfied. 

"Jesse, I know this might be hard for you," he said, holding her in his arms. "Will you please tell me about Richard? Or at least what happened to you?"

"Why do we have to talk about that now," she said as her body tensed just mentioning the incident.

"Because, whether you like it or not, I need to know as much as I can about you, especially with the start of this project. How can I possibly protect you, if I'm not even sure who all I'm protecting you from? How do I know Richard isn't going to be a problem, you said yourself he scares you." Adam could feel her body tense and he held her tighter.

"That's because I have seen what Richard can do, especially when he's mad." she started and felt the tears gathering in her eyes as she recalled a memory from long ago. "When my father died and my mother took up with Gerald, he moved in and brought along two sons, one of which is Richard."

"He's Gerald's son!" Adam said, flabbergasted by this revelation.

"Yes, but he's nothing like his father, other than the temper of course. But he only gets mad like that if someone is hurting, not like Gerald who is always the one doing the hurting." she took a deep breath before continuing. "I was probably 13 when Gerald started giving me funny looks, walking in on me when I was in the shower and pretty much watching my every move. I can't begin to tell you how I felt then. Anyway, Richard and I were getting along fine, his older son, Parker was another matter. He was exactly like his father, only worse and pretty soon I not only had Gerald to contend with, but I had Parker too, only he was a bit bolder. He would reach out and touch me when ever I seemed to pass him and I don't think I need to explain what he was grabbing at. I had told Richard about it, but I didn't think he really believed me, so I let it go and just did my best to avoid the two of them."

"Sounds like you had a pretty bad childhood, I'm sorry..." he whispered, comforting her. 

"It wasn't all bad, but those things were. By the time I reached seventeen, Richard was twenty and Parker was five years older than that. Many times he cornered me, touching me all over. I was beginning to hate even coming home and would make up excuses to stay somewhere else. Pretty soon Gerald had argued with my mother about me always being gone and he even slapped her several times. I was the only one there and next thing I knew, I was told I needed to be home unless I was at school. I swore at him for hitting my mom and I started telling her all the things he and Parker were doing to me when she wasn't around. All I got was several slaps from Gerald for that, I'm not sure if she even believes me to this day."

"That had to be rough with your mom not believing you."

"It was and worse, nothing changed except now I had to be home. On my eighteenth birthday I was allowed to have some friends over and celebrate. I'll never forget that night as long as I live." she said recalling the incident.

"What happened?" he asked and knew from just the way she spoke that it had to be a very painful memory.

"All my friends and I were downstairs when Parker showed up, drunk as usual. Then he started making passes at me and before you know it, the two of us were dancing. He was holding onto me with one hand and started squeezing my breasts until I cried out. He quickly pulled me into the laundry room where he held me with one hand and tore open my shirt. He also managed to push my shorts and panties down to my knees and his free hand was all over me. The music from the other room was turned up so loud that no one could hear my pleas for him to stop. When he shoved several fingers up in my pussy, I cried out and that's when I saw Richard standing there."

"Oh shit!" Adam exclaimed, having a good idea what Richards reaction would be.

"To this day I can still remember the way Richard was looking back and forth between Parker and me. I have never in my life seen a man enraged as I had on that day. Richard came at Parker with all he had and he punched him several times, so hard that Parker fell, hitting his head against the cement. It was an accident that Richard killed him, but the look in Richards eyes, you almost thought he had done exactly what he intended. Later, Gerald had cleared everything up with the police, thankfully letting it go on record as an accident so nothing happened to Richard."

"It sounds like it was an accident, why don't you seem convinced?" 

"You didn't see the look in Richard's eyes and when Gerald first came down, I thought for sure Richard was going to go after him too. But he didn't and he let his father handle the situation, although I'm pretty sure Gerald understood the look he got from Richard because he quit bothering me after that."

"So Richard has made himself your body guard at least when it comes to his father," he said, finally beginning to understand why the man hung around Jesse as well as why she acted the way she did. He suddenly remembered the first time he had seen her, with the man following her around trying to get car keys back. "Is that what happened to Tim? Richard was watching the both of you on my front lawn, do you think he was responsible for Tim's death?"

"I don't want to believe that, not really," she said, her voice a bit shaky, tears were falling from her eyes and she wiped them away. She felt drained having finally told someone about what had happened to her.

"But you have considered it, apparently. What about your mother, why did she still stay with Gerald after that?"

"For one thing, Gerald was like a mad man for quite awhile after Parker died. He had been training him to help run the company and now he had no one other than my mother. He catered to her every whim, keeping her happy and I'm pretty sure drugged as well, although I probably couldn't prove that. My mother practically had a nervous breakdown when my father died and all this sure didn't help. That's why I'm hoping that her vacation gives her the time to heal and get her mind straight. I sent her to place that can do just that, a very nice place."

"You're a special person, Jesse, not everyone would have been as understanding as you. I can understand why you don't trust people a lot more though and thank you for telling me, I know it was hard. I'm surprised you even survived living there especially after that." he hugged her close, feeling her body shiver.

"After that, I graduated high school and started college, and worked part time at the company. Of course, there were a couple of bad incidents then too, as you've heard."

"Yes, the thing that Sandy told me about. What happened then? Was it Gerald?" he asked, extremely relieved she was opening up to him like this.

"I was drugged at work, my guess is it was Gerald, but I couldn't prove it. Just like I couldn't prove he was the man giving orders to have me tied up, whipped and beaten within an inch of my life until I would pass out from the pain. I was locked down in some dark basement, so it was hard to see anything. My eyes were practically swollen shut anyway. I just remember that for the longest time, my days and nights were filled with pain, whether it be from the beatings or from the sex, it all got to be a blur after awhile. It's probably a good thing I don't remember too many of the details."

"Damn baby, its no wonder you survived at all. How did you happen to get to the hospital where Richard came and got you?" he was trying his best to comprehend all that she was telling him as difficult as it was.

"I'm not exactly sure, I just remember the man giving the orders swearing a lot and telling who ever was there to bring me to the hospital. Richard's real mother is a nurse there, she is the one that called Sandy and told her where I was."

"And that's why no one stopped him from taking you out of there?" he asked, finally understanding.

"Yes, she had taught him a lot and she also would stop by to check on me when I was home. It was the two of them that helped me get thru it, although Gerald had no idea that she was even working at the hospital, or even in town for that matter. Of course, being afraid of Richard, he wouldn't have gone after his ex wife. Anyway, after that I rented a house where Sandy and Richard lived with me for awhile. Although I did take a small vacation a way from school and work for about six months." she looked up at him, starring deep into his eyes. "I went to California for awhile and lived with my grandparents." 

"Nice place, where abouts?" he asked, hoping she could not hear the shock in his voice. 

"In the city of Orange, although I spent a lot of the time down on the beach, just relaxing, having some fun...you know...that sort of thing..." she giggled, relaxing now that most of her story was told.

"Yes, I've been around those parts myself," he said wondering if she knew more than she was telling him. He got the feeling she was holding back, but then he thought it might just be him considering he wasn't being totally truthful with her. "When did you say you were there?"

"About six years ago, but like I said, I wasn't there very long. When I came back, I finished school and started my own company, with Richards help. He and his mother invested with me and actually they own a small part of the company. That's why Richard doesn't have to work. He has refused any help from his father and you'll never see him on the fifth floor, in fact, you'd play hell trying to get him up to the penthouse unless it was an emergency." 

"So he really is only around you when you're at the house?" Adam asked, although his thoughts were trying to go back six years ago and remember what he was doing at the time. For some reason, he felt it was very important that he remember.

"Now he is, but before you came, he was with me most of the time. You have no idea how relieved he is that you're here and he doesn't have to go into the office. He much prefers to stay at home and do what ever it is he does and of course he handles all the partying at my house when I'm not around. I'm pretty sure he enjoys that, otherwise, I guess he would have quit. I never did ask him to do it."

"Well I'm glad you have him to help you, although he sounds like a strange man to me. But, to each his own, I still wonder if he was responsible for what happened to Tim though?"

"I really don't think he was, that's more like Gerald and how he works. He probably got mad when he found out about the property I bought and then with the car deal, well, I'd say he was the one behind it. We may never know, but that's another reason to be rid of him."

"True, well at least I know a lot more now than I did before. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that," he said and turned her face to him, "I will protect you, baby, I promise." 

"I know you will, Adam. I'm counting on it." she replied and kissed him. "I guess I better put my clothes back on," she sighed and then picked up her bra. "I suppose you realize I'm going to have to go braless now, don't you?"

"Guess so, besides, I prefer you that way." he chuckled, knowing full well that was his intent to begin with. He was relieved to see her bounce back after reliving the story she had told him. Now he just had to make sure nothing did happen to her. He still couldn't remember what he was doing six years ago, although he knew he was in San Diego, probably on a case, he thought.

"You might like it, but it sure doesn't look good for someone in my position to be running around like that." 

"Since when did you start worrying what others thought?" he asked now having sat up and watched her get dressed.

"I don't really, but I just think maybe I should now, especially with starting this project and all. How can I get people to take me serious if I just come off like some young thing trying to play like she's the boss?" 

Jesse was now standing, pulling up her jeans while she spoke seriously with him. Adam thought about what she said, knowing she had a point and it would help keep some of the attention off her. Then he looked at her again and burst into laughter when she struggled with her zipper, apparently catching it on her panties.

"I think you just need to start being yourself all the time, instead of worrying about the others. Let me worry about that." He stood and then helped her with the zipper on her pants. "Come on, lets get this packed up and be on our way, maybe I can sneak you in the building before anyone sees you..." he was still laughing when he pulled on his boots.

"Since when did you start throwing around orders? I thought I was boss?" she said, folding the blanket before putting it in the trunk.

"It's after hours, I'm off the clock so I'm boss now," he replied, grinning at her. He straddled the bike once again looked at her. "Now get your ass on here so we can go."

Jesse laughed and quickly straddled the bike, admitting to herself she loved when he took charge.