Chapter 45: The Move

Throughout the rest of the trip Jack distanced himself from Liz. Elizabeth also noticed but never gave it much thought and passed his recent behavior to work stress. They spent a few more days in Paris, saw a lot of beautiful places before they traveled back to New York.

"I want you to move in with me" Jack announced one evening, a week after their not so good trip to Paris. He figured if he had Elizabeth nearby he would find out about any of David's atrocities. Even though he spends most of his time on business trips, he is willing to cut it short.

Elizabeth was surprised with this sudden outburst, yesterday she was still trying to figure out what had gone wrong since their trip to Paris and now, he's asking her to move in with him. Jack's place isn't so far to where she lives but he had a bigger apartment.

"I can't wait for us to be together, morning and night. Seeing your face good morning each day and cuddling you to bed every night" He pressed her hands against his lips, taking in one of her fingers and biting on them gently in the way he had learnt she loves. That way it is quite hard to say no to any of his requests.

Elizabeth couldn't think of Jack biting on her fingers. It sends a signal down below her stomach and turns her on.

"What did you say?" She asked. She barely heard what he had asked earlier as she wasn't concentrating.

"I asked you to move in with me. I want you closer now" Jack repeated, still focused on his little mission as if his life depended on it.

Elizabeth smiled, finally getting what he meant. "My parents would not approve of that" She nodded in negativity as if thinking of what they would say when they learnt she is living with the guy she was told to stay away from. She laughed at this thought.

"Does that make you laugh?" Jack demanded.

"No, only a thought," Elizabeth replied.

"So, what do you say Mi amor. Is that yes?" He asked seductively. Elizabeth blushed, his charms were working on her.

"Okay, on a condition" she pushed her way out.

"Alright, let's hear"

"I will redecorate the apartment," She said.

Jack pretended to be in a deep thought as if giving Elizabeth's offer much consideration.

"Okay, I agree. Anything for you to be with me."

"Yes!" She jumped up in jubilation.

The rest of the week that followed was used on moving in together with jack. His once so spacious apartment had now become smaller. It is a three bedroom apartment, Elizabeth spent one of it in a mini office, the other was left as a guest room while the last, the master bedroom will be the one they shared. Jack doesn't spend much time at home anyway.

After the long day and tiresome day of working and transforming the house, she checked the time and realized she still had two more  hours before Jack returned so she decided to have a cold shower. She stepped out of her sweatshirt and a boy pants, pulled off her underwear and stepped into the tub. She couldn't remember how long she stood there and didn't notice when Jack came in either. She opened her eyes and was startled with the dark blue eyes that stared back at her—Jack.

She blushed and was a little embarrassed to be seen without her clothes on.

Jack had come home that evening earlier than usual and was awed with the new decorations and transformation of his apartment. It now has some bright colors which brightens it up.

He called out for Elizabeth but didn't hear any response, thinking she'd be sleeping. He matched their bedroom. He saw her clothes on the floor and figured out where she would be. He knocked gently on the bathroom door before coming inside.

The sight before him took his breath away— a half baked Elizabeth in the tub is the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. She had her eyes closed and looked so relaxed. He didn't want to ruin that moment for her so he continued to watch her. After what felt like a long time, she finally opened her eyes and was startled when their gaze met.

"Jack.. what are you doing here? You should still be out." She blinked repeatedly. Her face had now turned red from embarrassment and Jack smiled at his girlfriend's innocence.

"I can't wait to come home to you" He replied not taking his eyes off her. Elizabeth blushed harder.

"I'll be out real quick, I only need to finish dressing up," she said, motioning to her naked body under the tub. Jack understood and smiled. They haven't gone past kissing,they decided to wait for the appropriate time. But if he'll be coming home to scenes like this, he doesn't trust himself to wait any longer.

Elizabeth sighed in relief when Jack finally stepped out, she rushed out of the tub and wrapped a towel around herself, using another one on her head. She changed into a clean Pyjamas before stepping out to meet the waiting jack. They decided not to talk about the encounter in the bathroom, but, what is there to talk about even?