Jackson walked into his family’s night club, he was usually proud to look around and enjoy how business was going, but he had been here for two straight weeks waiting for a business meeting. He was irritated from the second he got sent away from home to go to the meeting but he had been blown off several times already. He ran his fingers through his hair before opening the door.
The club was the same as it was every other day he had been there, busy, maybe one hundred women alone, but this time one woman caught his attention and it was like she was the only person there. She was wearing a purple halter top, black cowboy hat, a pair of light blue skinny jeans, and a pair of light grey with purple accents cowboy boots, Her auburn red hair barely reached the bottom of her shoulder blades.
The way she danced was different, but enticing. Just the way she moved he could tell that she wasn’t from California, but damn did she look hot! Realizing that he was staring, he made his way over to the bar, still watching her as if she was the only woman dancing. He sat down and only looked away long enough to give the bartender a small smile.
“Mr. Myers, what should I get you tonight?” The bartender broke his concentration.
Turning his head quickly he smiled again. “Todd I’ll just have a shot of Jack Daniels for now, and what information you can get for me on that gorgeous redhead in the cowboy hat.”
“Jackson, you haven’t shown much interest in a woman since you started coming here two weeks ago. It’s probably not a good idea you have that meeting tomorrow. Won’t your father be pissed if you’re late?” Todd answered as he poured his shot.
“Todd, I think my dad sent me on a fool’s errand, I’ve been stuck here for two weeks and Erin James has been postponing last minute and she’s not even coming, she’s sending a lacky to do the work. I Think a one night stand is not going to hurt anything, considering that she is the one that has made us wait this long.” Jackson returned, a little frustrated.
Todd shook his head. “I don’t know her name but she’s drinking rum and coke, pushing away every guy that comes her way.” Todd answered.
“Have the waitress send her a water and a rum and coke, tell the waitress to tell her, She’s on fire and needs to simmer down.” Jackson requested.
“Jax, that might be the weirdest pick up line I have ever heard.” Todd returned.
“Just do it.” Jackson demanded, frustrated at how hard he had to urge his favorite bartender to get him to do something.
Jackson had been there for over two weeks on this business trip and he was already irritated as all hell. His work at home was just piling up, besides the stuff he got on his laptop. He was told to come here and meet with Erin James herself and instead, she’s not even going to show up. He had been hit on at least half a dozen times since he got here and only a couple of women were even interesting enough for a one-nighter. He looked back to the dancefloor breaking himself from his insane irritation.
No longer than a minute after the waitress took her the drinks the gorgeous woman was walking in his direction. “I’m on fire?” Her voice was angelic, assertive, sexy. His heart thundered in his chest at the sound of it.
Jackson looked up from his empty shot glass. She was even more stunning up close. Her short red hair framed her face to where she had some strands that were ending just in the middle of her beautiful bright green eyes. Her lips were perfectly shaped, plump but not too big, a beautiful soft red shade. Her clothes showed every amazing curve on her perfect, slim body. He was finding it very hard not to stare at her.
“Hi.” Was all he could manage to say at that point because she completely left him speechless.
“That smooth, first pick up line and all you can manage to say is ‘Hi’?” She asked, with a smile forming on her lips.
“My name is Jax.” He introduced himself, with just his nickname.
“I’m Riley.” She answered.
Even her name was sexy to him, but he couldn’t help but feel like he had a reason to know that name. However, she broke him out of his thoughts quickly.
“So, I’ve never had a guy tell me to calm it down before.”
“Darlin’, I never said calm it down, I said simmer down, because you’re on fire.” He returned taking her hand and kissing her knuckles.
She giggled the cutest little laugh he had ever heard in his life. “You are so beautiful.” He said, almost embarrassed that the words had slipped, but not so much after she took the seat next to him.
“So do you live in L.A. or just visiting?” She asked, resting her cheek on her knuckles.
“I’m just here for business, I don’t live that far away though, I live in Laguna Beach.” He stated. “What about you?”
“Same, well, kind of. I’m here on business but I live in Manhattan.” She started signaling for a another drink. “I’m standing in for my parents. They were both too busy to make it.”
“ Same here.” Jackson stated, knowing full well that his dad just didn’t want to come deal with the paperwork. “Having a wealthy family, I almost wish we were poor.” He shushed Todd, seeing the look in his bartender friend’s eye. “So, Ms. Riley, do you want another drink or do you just want to give me your phone number and we can get together sometime tomorrow?
“How about you buy me another drink, and we can set this club on fire together?” She returned.
“Sounds, intriguing, I’m in.” He answered, signaling Todd for more drinks. She downed hers just as quickly as he did and grabbed his hand, leading him out to the dancefloor. He was completely enticed by this woman already. She wasn’t ashamed of the people that were staring at her, she wasn’t even bothered by it. Yeah most of them were men, but she didn’t even acknowledge them. The way she danced showed how confident she was and the way she swayed her hips, his body was responding quickly. He pulled her closer to him, swaying his body with hers as he tried to think about anything other than her ass rubbing against his hardening shaft. He tested the waters, lightly kissing her neck, realizing he needed more than just a dance with this woman. When she didn’t push him away, he continued, loving the sweet, soft moans that were coming out of her red lips. “You are the most beautiful woman I have ever laid my eyes on.” He whispered
Jackson barely had the time to open his eyes and enjoy the naked beauty sleeping next to him before his phone rang. He quickly silenced it so he wouldn’t wake her. Seeing that it was his father calling he quickly pulled on his clothes and left a note with his phone number. He slid it under her phone just enough so that it wouldn’t get knocked down, but enough of it hung out so that she would be able to see it. He smiled as he took one last look at the beautiful woman. Feeling himself stiffening already he thought about going back to bed, ignoring his father’s call completely, but he knew his father wouldn’t stop calling until he answered. He let out a displeased grunt as his phone started ringing again. He very unhappily stepped out the door. “What dad?” He half whispered, half yelled. He was irritated beyond all belief that his amazing encounter had to end with him bailing on that stunning woman, just because his father couldn’t stop calling. “Jac
‘You will see me again soon, Darlin’, hopefully real soon.’ Butterflies grew in her stomach and she smiled wildly as she read the message, ‘I hope so.’ ‘Count on it honey, I will find you again, hopefully at the same club tonight.’ ‘I’d bet on that one.’ She answered. Her heart was practically soaring in her chest as she saw the winky face he sent. She got in the shower and couldn’t stop from reminiscing about last night. She was still really sore but she hoped that the warm water against her skin would help, but she couldn’t stop thinking about the way he made her feel as he touched and kissed her bare skin. Flashes of the memories came back in her mind as she tried to compose herself and get ready for the day. She tried as hard as she could to stop smiling when Ronnie did his signature knock on the door. “Miss James, I don’t want to know what happened, I just want to know that you were safe.” “Yes Ronnie, I tol
Jackson was getting more and more irritated with every minute that went by that he waited outside of the club. It was fifteen minutes after he was supposed to meet with Erin’s assistant, or whoever she was sending. The accountants were already seated at a booth inside, sipping on some fruity, barely alcoholic drink that they had Todd make for them.The club wasn’t open yet, so he was strictly here for this deal that his dad pressured him not to screw up. He showed up early, just to make a good impression, but no, the bastard was late. He leant up against the wall, one foot pushed up against the wall, with his arms folded in discontent.Watching the expensive town car pull up, he checked his watch, two weeks and twenty minutes late, he thought as he saw the passenger door open. It was some big, built guy in a black suit with slicked back black hair. He was a little surprised when he stepped to the back door and opened it.As she stepped out o
“Sixty-forty split? Why so much? I mean we’ve all been to the Manhattan at least once before, we know you have the space down in your basement for this without much renovation, maybe knocking down a few walls but that’s it?” Jackson asked. “Well, we are obviously going to have to sound proof that entire area, plus all the renovations we are trying to do on the inside, it’ll make it cheaper for you without having to pay a lease or buy a building.” She retorted, not used to be questioned. “And these new blue-prints, these aren’t what we sent to Erin. What is this over here?” He asked pointing at the only addition she hadn’t addressed. “My brother and I did the changes to the blue-prints, that there is a grill station, so they can order food, fresh if they want, That was Sam’s idea, I thought it was a good one.” She returned. “And the VIP seating, the paid dancers, who came up with that?” Jackson asked. “I did.” She answered bluntly. “Wel
That question made Riley think back to the last time she was intimate with someone. Gerard was the pick of her family and for a while he did make her happy and she genuinely did believe that she loved him. They were kissing passionately on the bed in his fraternity house.He started running his hands down her sides and then down her skirt until he started to pull it up. “Gerard I’m not sure I’m ready.”“Come on baby, it won’t hurt.” He said, kissing her neck. “ Just let me try it.” He pulled his pants down just enough and took her panties off leaving her skirt on. “I guess we...” before she could even finish her half approval he was pushing into her.She felt pain, and he wasn’t even trying to be gentle. “No, Gerard I want to stop.” She said as a tear ran down her cheek.“Just give it a second baby.”
She nodded, her fingers tracing her lips. She missed the feel of his lips against hers already. She got into the car and they drove away.“Miss James?” Ronnie questioned.“I know Ronnie, but you have no idea how he makes me feel.” She answered.“I literally held you while you cried over Gerard, I want to know that you are alright.” His voice was stern, almost father like.“Ronnie, it wasn’t like that this time, I would have shouted like I did last time.” She returned.“Miss James, I am making sure you are alright, I know what you went through last time.” Ronnie retorted.“It wasn’t the same, he kept asking me if I wanted him stop, instead of begging me to continue, he was gentle, he was more worried about how I felt.” Riley snapped. She knew that Ronnie was just looking out for her but she had all the red flags in her head now, she didn’t need him makin
Jackson grabbed his bags and headed to The Manhattan. He had barely gotten to his room when her text came through, making him smile. ‘I can’t stop thinking about you either’‘I can’t wait to see you, as long as you don’t stand me up.’He waited for a reply for a while as he unpacked his bags into the nice dresser that they had there, looking around the room he realized just how nice it was, even though it wasn’t a suite it was still pretty large, tons of room and everything was in great condition.He hopped in a quick shower, and by the time he was done his phone was ringing. “What dad?” He asked impatiently.“The hotel, Jax, did you check in?” Jerrod asked blunt and straight forward.“Yes dad, I just got out of the shower. The hotel room is very nice, it’s going to be a good investment.” He answered. “Now I have a date to get ready for.”&l