Chapter 13

She brought me back to the same change room from before and instructed Julie to do my make-up and ensure that my hair was styled in an updo. I was relieved to be with just Julie again.

Julie had my hair up in no time, with a few curls loosely falling around my face. "Thank you for all your time today and kindness," I said as she began to apply a powdered foundation.

"You are very welcome and a lovely client to have," she said smiling. When she was done, I could not believe what I was seeing back in the mirror. I still looked like myself, but I had never been any good at makeup and finally understood all the fuss. She had my green eyes and red lips stand in contrast against my snow coloured skin that she somehow made glow softly. As if on que, Ekaterina returned the moment Julie was finished, as an unsettling feeling washed over me.

"Your dress and shoes for tonight are awaiting you in your private quarters. There you can bathe or just relax."

"But Julie just did my hair and makeup?" Why would I bathe now I thought…?

"That's why your hair was done up, you'll understand when you see. It is our intent to make sure you are rested when you leave here."

I thanked Julie and yet again followed Ekaterina down the maze of a corridor. We came to a door where a guard stood outside, opening the door for us. I looked around me bewildered. It was like a small apartment…. kitchenette, closet, bed, another room with a small en suite bathroom. The weirdest part was the very large circular marbled tub centered in the middle of the room. The water inside bubbled and swished as the jets hummed beneath.

"Some of your clothing was sent from Bensons and is in your closet. Though we did choose an outfit suitable for your evening." She pointed to the shimmery strapless dark green satin dress on the standing rail beside the bed. I walked over to touch the soft fabric. Beside the dress laid what I guessed were around 3 inch black heels, each embroidered with a red rose. On the bed laid a long black evening coat. I had never owned anything quite like this in my life…I had a habit of wearing scrubs even when I was home.

"Thank you, when am I leaving?" I asked.

"It should be soon, but you do have time for a bath if you wish. I will come get you when it is time. Should you need anything, you can dial nine on the phone beside your bed and it will reach me directly. No one will disturb you here, I will knock before entering and let you unlock the door unless of an emergency."

"Is there anything I can get you before I go?"

"No, no thank you," I replied.

Finally, I was left absolutely alone. I breathed in a sigh of relief and went to check out the mini fridge. Julie had given me a platter of assorted items to eat earlier but I was now starving. I had only picked at the veggies. It was empty, just a menu inside with a number to call for room service. I did not want to have any more contact with anyone at this point so I settled on taking a bath. I went to check to see if the door was locked first, and sure enough it was. I grabbed the large IPod tablet on the kitchen table, hopeful for any kind of email or messaging, but the only working icon available was iTunes. I guess this is what closed communication had meant. I put on some old Tori Amos songs…depressing, I know. All I needed was another drink to fit the cliché image. But I didn't find the music depressing, her songs always gave me strength, it was the only time I could remember my mother.

It didn't take long before I was halfway submerged, the tub had a seat ledge with a head rest and I leaned back, closing my eyes. I was still feeling the subtle but lingering effects of my drink and I was finally content, half awake. I carefully adjusted my headphones and the iPod so I would not risk dropping it in the water. I wanted to sleep, the music became a white noise I needed, but I was busy running through the events of the day. I was back to trying to work everything out. Having this time to myself should have been enjoyed…liberating even…but still, I only felt utterly alone. I concentrated on the sound of her voice, as the chorus for crucify echoed in my ears and I tried desperately to think of nothing, finally passing out in the warm water…

I was awoken abruptly, hands gently but strongly clasped the back of my neck and head. Startled I opened my eyes, half expecting to see Ekaterina and give her a piece of my mind for waking me so, but instead I met his concerned eyes. John was kneeling down over me, clasping my head and neck as if afraid I'd slide down. He removed my headphones and stood up, walking over to grab a towel on the rack nearby. He briskly came back to the tub, and extended his hand, helping me rise from the tub as he encircled me in the towel and hugged me from behind. I leaned back into him and let out a sigh. If my mind was still debating my feelings, my body was not. Even though I stood naked underneath the towel, it was the first time here where I felt safe and un-raw, held in his familiar arms.

"You shouldn't fall asleep in the tub with headphones on," he stated while continuing to dry me with the towel.

"I didn't realize how tired I was," I said turning to face him, resting my head on his chest.

He held my chin and brought my eyes in line with his, "You didn't miss me, did you?" He grinned.

"I don't know." I truthfully answered.

"That's an improvement," he replied, slowly leaning down to kiss me. I had plenty of time to pull away, but I didn't. I wanted to feel him. It was a long and slow kiss, he started to pull away and I stood on my tip toes to pursue his lips. The towel dropped as his hand worked to caress my back, lowering to cup my cheeks. His tongue quickly found mine and I leaned into him more, without any notice he slung me into his arms and carried me over to the bed, carefully placing me there. I stood up on my knees at the edge while he slung off his suit jacket. I slowly started unbuttoning his shirt and removed his tie, staring into his eyes the whole time. When I had the shirt off, my hands nervously went to his pant zipper and I paused for a moment staring down at his arousal.

"You don't have to do this," he said taking my chin and raising it to him. That was all I needed, I quickly worked to remove his pants and they dropped to the floor revealing his black boxers. He gently pushed me down and climbed over me, taking me into his arms and kissing me like he had never before, deeply and slowly. His lips trailed kisses from neck to my breasts, licking over them as he went, until he reached my thighs. The heat began to rise as always and I could feel myself becoming wet. He did not tease me this time though, his mouth immediately found my warm wet center and he licked slowly at first, developing a quick rhythm. I felt a wave wash over me, the heat rose until I thought I would burst. He released me, building my climax and I moaned loudly as the orgasm shook over my body. I didn't even see his boxers come off, but his hard member quickly found me and he drove into me, rhythmically sliding in and out. I felt myself getting closer and closer to another climax when he pulled out and turned me on all fours and drove into me again from behind. I gripped the bed frame as it hurt a little, the angle making his already large penis reach new depths. My body adjusted as he slowly worked in an out. When I started to moan again, he quickened the pace leaning over me, moaning into my ear while simultaneously caressing my breast with his hand. The heat took me over again, and I yelled out this time in release as he drove into me harder and harder, releasing his own ache. His breathing slowed and he let out a last moan as I felt the searing heat of his cum fill me inside. I collapsed onto the bed as he pulled out, turning around to take me in his arms so my head laid on his chest. I could hear his heart thumping loudly beneath as his hold tightened around my side, and his hands gently caressed my skin.

"I think you missed me," he said lowering himself to kiss my forehead. I said nothing. Though my body had betrayed me, my words would not. We laid there for a while and I drifted off, despite my hunger, exhaustion over took me.

WICK's POV

When I knew she was asleep, I carefully slipped out from beneath her, pulling the blanket over her naked body. The reservation at the continental wasn't for another hour, a nap wouldn't hurt her. I had hoped she would have gotten some rest here, but she seemed more tired than before. I went to turn on the standing shower in the en-suite bathroom, and began to wash away her warm welcoming. That was the first time she had initiated anything on her own and it had felt better still, just thinking about it had me hard again. I took a long cold shower, attempting to rid the rising heat. Once out, I quietly dressed and sat next to Celest on the bed, dialing the phone on the bedside table to inform the C.S we would be on our way shortly.

She stirred in her sleep, and I lowered down to kiss her. Her eyes slowly opened as I brushed aside one her loose curls.

"Time to get up, you must be hungry?"

"Starving," she answered with a yawn, raising her arms in a stretch.

"We could just stay and order room service if you like, or go home and do the same?"

"No, I really want to be out, I'm feeling a little stir crazy," she said pushing the blanket off and rising, heading to the standing rack with the green evening dress. I came behind her as she stepped into black lace underwear and reached to get the strapless black bra on the stand. I helped her put it on, clasping it slowly and kissing her neck from behind. She smelled like honey and lavender. She stepped into the dress and I helped her zip it up from behind. She was about to turn to face me, when I held her in place.

"Close your eyes," I said, pushing her forward in front of a mirror beside the standing rack.

"I thought we were going out?" She questioned, her voice weakening.

"Just do it, I promise it will take a minute," I reassured.

When I was sure she had closed her eyes, I pulled the silver box from inside my jacket pocket and took out the white gold necklace, carefully clasping it around her neck. The rose pendant resting perfectly above the heart shape outline of her breasts.

"Open your eyes." She let out a little gasp, and held it up to look at the rose pendant.

"Do you like it?" I asked.

"It's beautiful, thank you," she said using the mirror to look me in the eyes. She turned slowly around and planted a small kiss on my cheek. Something she had also never done before. I helped her put on her dress coat and she sat on the bed to put on her heels. I couldn't help noticing, they too had a rose on them.

There was a soft knock at her door and I went to go open it, I was expecting the same guard escort to lead the way out. I had been told only the private alcove chambers were permitted and I had been escorted there. However, at the door stood a young brunette girl in a black uniform holding a silver briefcase.

"Good evening, I'm Julie, Celest's esthetician, just checking to see if she needed any hair or make up touch ups."

"Celest?" I called from behind as she quickly came from behind me to greet Julie.

"Hi Julie, would it be any trouble to just fix my hair, it got unravelled a little," she said blushing.

"No trouble at all, I brought everything I need," she replied tapping the brief case.

I watched Celest follow the girl into the en suite and I went to sit down at the kitchen table, flipping through her iPod. No internet…just ITunes. I wondered if I could trust her to reach out to family and friends. I needed to be able too, I wanted our life to eventually be as normal as possible. After today, I felt like we were finally off to a better beginning, but I knew we still had a long way to go and I needed to ensure this Geha business was over with. Not even ten minutes later, and Celest and Julie emerged. She had already looked incredible, but now every piece of her hair was carefully tucked in place and her lips were painted red again. She hugged Julie goodbye and I slipped her a coin before leaving. If she had made Celest's day, she was worth it and more.

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Hope you enjoyed!

With school back in full swing and it being my final year of studies it may be awhile before the next so I wanted to get two chapters out this time,

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