Chapter 50 Chapter 50
Chapter 50 Chapter 50
Katherine felt uncomfortable. Her skin crawled from the lustful glances men in the restaurant were giving her. Thank God, they didn’t have to wait at the bar for their table. But knowing AJ’s need for privacy, she knew their table would be in the back, where the lights were dimmed. Unfortunately, that meant walking past a couple more tables. Katherine gasped in shock and bit back a grin as she watched a man turn crimson in shame. His girlfriend had slapped the back of his head. At first, he was shocked, but when he noticed that half the dining room had witnessed it, he shrank back.
She breathed a sigh of relief when the host stopped in front of a curtained area. With AJ’s gentlemanly help she took her seat. Katherine watched as he moved with natural grace as he took off his suit jacket and hung it on the back of his chair. He took his seat with suppressed strength that was easy to admire.
“Would you like something to drink?” the host asked.
“A glass of red wine.” Katherine noticed his suggestive grin. Sure, the host was easy to look at. He had a boyish smile and although his face spoke innocence, his eyes gave him away.
Katherine turned to face AJ when he cleared his throat. His patrician, calm face suddenly darkened. Clearly, he wasn’t amused by all the attention the host was giving her. His jaw tensed and a muscle twitched in his cheek before he schooled the hard planes of his face into a composed expression, clearly for her benefit.
“If you don’t mind, is it possible to get a waitress to take our orders?” Katherine said with a pleasant smile.
“Sure…if you wish.” The man was clearly taken aback by her request. It was obvious he was used to women wanting him around and not sending him away.
“I wish.”
The host nodded then spoke in precise clipped tones. “I will send your waitress right over. I hope you enjoy your evening.” With a curt nod he left.
“That’s what you get for asking a smoking hot girl on a date, out in public.” AJ said with a smile.
Katherine couldn’t help the sigh of relief escaping her lips. For a second, she thought AJ would assume she had asked for the attention. She had purposefully dressed seductively to please him, and she hoped he knew the only man she wanted to attract was him.
“I realized you’ve never seen me this made up.” Katherine shrugged as if it didn’t matter. She had spent over three hours trying to look this hot. She was glad AJ and the male population of the restaurant appreciated it. “I just wanted to look hot for you.”
“I appreciate it.” His smile deepened the grooves framing his mouth.
Katherine wished he would appreciate the effort in a different way. She hadn’t had sex in two years before running into AJ again. And now all of a sudden it was the only thing she could think about. Her body seemed to hum when AJ was around, her legs weaken, and her bud begged to be filled. She wanted AJ in the worst way. But she was going to take her punishment. She only wished AJ’s love for sex would win out in the end and do them both a favor.
“I hope you understand why we are taking things slowly.” AJ’s voice cut into her thoughts.
“I do.”
“I hope so. I can see the wheel of your mind turning. I bet you are thinking and wondering when I will give in to my libido?”
“I didn’t—” Katherine huffed, but why deny it? Even a blind man could see she was ripe and ready. “I just seemed to be aroused every time I’m with you. But don’t worry. I’ll learn how to tame my desires.”
“Don’t take them too much. I still love your passionate side.” AJ’s slow lazy grin was the last straw.
Katherine changed the topic before her wet panties soaked through her dress. “Do you think the problems between our fathers will interfere with what we have?”
“Definitely not. I won’t ever let you get away from me, Katherine Henry.” AJ’s hand reached across the table and held onto hers. Katherine watched as her small dainty hand got swallowed into his. That simple gesture made her feel safe, protected and immediately she knew everything would be okay. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
The rest of the night passed without incident. Apart from the waitress who seemed charmed by AJ, she had the perfect date night. The ride home was tense. Katherine still held a sliver of hope that AJ would want to make love to her.
“I’m telling you, AJ, for a minute there I thought she would come back to the table with just her panties and bra,” Katherine joked as she opened the front door.
“It wouldn’t have mattered. Do you know why?” AJ reached for her, spun her around and crushed her tiny body to his chest. “I don’t need any other woman because I have you. You complete me.”
“That means a lot, Jerry Maguire.”
AJ threw his head back and let out a bark of laughter. Katherine pushed the door open and walked into their dark apartment. She reached for the switch to turn the light on, but AJ stopped her.
Yes, her hormones broke out in celebration. Her heartbeat hard against her chest as AJ led her to her room. But when she went in AJ hung back. Holding onto her hand he pulled her in for a passionate kiss. He rested his forehead on her when he finally pulled back, his breaths turned into short pants. He wanted her. She could feel him grow against her belly. But AJ stepped back, and with a barely audible good night, he retreated to his room. The coward.