Stowaway.
Chapter five.
Aiden's point of view.
I look down at our beautiful boat the Mary Jane; we named her after our precious Grandmother when I say our I mean myself and my three brothers, Noah, Jack and Carter. The Taylor brothers. We've spent hour after hour painstakingly restoring our beautiful Mary Jane back to its original glory, well apart from the few modern features we've installed, mostly the modern kitchen and the power shower in the bathroom. I mean we're all big guys and the tiny cubicle that was in there before it just didn't work.
Oh yeah, there's also the powerful engine we added we like to sail when we can, but it's always good to have a backup.
We also fitted a large bed in the main bedroom and the other two rooms we added bunks, my brother's hand made them so there slightly more significant than a standard sized bed, but it works we have so much more room now.
I drop down onto the deck; the tide has reached its full height now, Noah gives me a wave before he says.
"Hey bro, you snooze you lose my kits in the master."
"Yeah yeah,"
I say as I laugh at him before taking my kit and throwing it on the top bunk, and heading back outside where Noah passes me a beer.
"Thanks, Noah I needed that,"
I say as I take a drink of the ice-cold beer, watching as my other two brothers make their way into the boat.
Jack comes over first giving us both a hug then Carter does the same; both head off to the other bedroom with their kits slung over their shoulders.
"Cheers Noah,"
They both say in unison; It still makes me laugh when they do that, more so when they finish each other's sentences off.
We've owned boats all our lives and virtually grew up on the water; our father was a Navy Officer, Noah left the Navy three years ago when he found out his wife was pregnant, he didn't want the constant upheaval for his wife and daughter he now restores furniture for a living and hes damn good at it, my two younger brothers are both in the navy, and me well I'm a Navy seal I always wanted to push myself that little bit harder and It paid off; I love my job.
Still, it's good to get some time out, especially with my brothers. This is the first boat we've restored, and it's the biggest one we've owned, she really is a beauty.
Carter pulls the anchor up as Jack fires up the engine, Noah takes the ship's wheel to guide us out of the dock, Im quite content to just sit back and relax after just returning from a mission it suits me just fine.
Were pulling out of the bay when I notice a lot of police boats and the harbour master boat,
"What going on over there," I ask.
Noah replies.
"Some woman missing presumed dead apparently."
How sad I think to myself before Carter says,
"The rumours say its Austin Rutherfords fiancee."
"Really? I can't stand that pretentious prick and his father."
I reply.
"Yeah, shes a beautiful looking girl too, such a shame," says Noah.
We pass the search party and head for the open waters. I can't help but think to myself.
Why would anyone want to marry Austin Rutherford probably some money-grabbing gold digger as shes surely not with him for his personality?
Once we're out on the open water, we cut the engine drop the sails and sit back and relax, where are we going? You might ask, wherever the wind takes us would be the reply.
A couple of hours later we're out in the middle of nowhere the sun beats down on our backs as the tunes blast from the deck. Carter and Jack are now fishing from the bridge.
This is the life!
Noah turns to me and says,
"you look tired, bro! Tough mission?"
"You could say that."
Is my reply, my brothers know I can't talk about the missions I go on, I know they worry about especially not knowing where I am and not being able to contact me.
"I'm proud of you Aiden, you've made so much of your life,"
Noah says, I reply.
"Im proud of you, you're a dedicated father to Emily you gave up everything for her.
Noah smiles as he says.
"Emily and Linda are my life now, and I am a better man because of them, they complete me Aiden one day when you find the other half of you, you will understand."
"Na I'm not the settling down type,"
I say as Noah gives me knowing look, could I give everything up for a woman fuck she would have to be an extraordinary woman.
I finish my beer before standing up and turning to Noah,
"Im going to take a shower before dinner."
Noah nods as I make my way into the bunk room picking up my kit I grab my towel and toiletries before making my way into the bathroom. I step inside the shower turning it on full blast.
Sighing as then water beats down on me, I'm so glad we installed this. I wash my hair and body, wrapping the towel around me when I step out, once bac,k in my room I throw on a pair of shorts before dropping down on my bunk.
What the fuck!
I jump back up when I almost roll on something in the bunk; my blankets wrapped tightly around the something. I peel back the bedding, revealing a mass of long blonde hair.
"Woah, what you doing in there" I ask the bundled up blonde worm, but there's no reply.
I tentatively unwrap the person from the bedding, its not a child liked I first thought but a beautiful young blonde woman who is very unresponsive, her face an unnatural shade of red, touching her forehead I swear as I realise shes running a fever.
"Fuck,"
I unwrap her from the confines of the blankets realising she's wearing my t-shirt If I weren't so worried about her I probably would have noticed how good she looks in it, I run onto the deck shouting for Noah.
"Noah.......come here........."
I yell at the top of my lungs before heading back inside, for some reason I feel the need to hold her hand, I don't know why I've never been one to hold hands before, Noah comes through the door.
"Fuck Aiden man, wheres the fire, woah when did you sneak her on."
"I didn't she must be a stowaway bro, but shes seriously burning up."
Noah touched her head.
"fuck get her in the shower now; I'll get the first aid kit."
He goes running off as I pick the young woman up Carter and Jack have now joined us to see what all the commotion is, Jack, runs ahead to turn the shower on and open the door Its easier to step inside with her as I hold her in my arms the cold water spraying down on us both.
Noah comes back with a thermometer; he checks her temperature.
"39.2 fuck keep her under for a few minutes."
I stand under the spray as Noah checks again
"38 thank god it's coming down, bring her out I will contact the emergency services."
Her bright blue eyes blink open as she weakly says.
"No, he'll kill me." I look down at her beautiful face and ask.
"Who will sweetheart."
"Austin"
Is all she says before her eyes close again.
Carter stands at the door as he says.
"That's Austin Rutherford's fiancee," he says
"Fuck, what do we do now?"
I ask Noah.
"If we can get her temperature down, she can stay at least until we find out what's going on if not then we contact the emergency services we can't risk her life out here. He says I nod my head in agreement as I carry her into the master bedroom her temperature is slightly above average now, I sit her up, trying to get her to wake up. Noah comes in with the paracetamol.
"Come on, sweetheart, we need you to wake up."
I say as her eyes flutter open again as I manage to put the pills in her mouth Carter passes me the water, so I hold it to her lips.
"Come on baby I need you to swallow the pills."
My brothers look at me with raised eyebrows, not realising what I've just said to her I say
"What?"
Noah just laughs as he turns to leave, you have one hour to get her temperature down baby."
Baby! What the fuck is he on about I think to myself as he closes the door.
Stowaway chapter six Aiden's point of viewI frown as Noah, shuts the door behind him; shaking my head, I have no idea why he called me baby, I look down at the beautiful blonde woman in my arms as I hold the glass of water to her lips.I whisper to her,"Come on sweetheart I need you to swallow the pills we need to get your temperature down, If you can't swallow them then we will have to get the lifeguards to take you off the boat and to the nearest hospital, do you understand me?"She nods her head weakly as her beautiful blue eyes flutter open, she manages t
Stowaway chapter seven Zoe's point of view.I try to open my eyes, but everything hurts, my head hurts, my throat hurts and my limbs hurt.Fuck what happened I think to my self as I try to lift my arms, realising something is weighing it down, with a groan I eventually pry my eyes open as the sunlight hits me. I turn my head to the side a half scream leaving my dry throat as I pull my hand away from the man who's holding it.He groans as he opens his eyes, and I find myself looking into the most mesmerising green eyes I've ever seen in my life. I scoot away from him as he blinks looking at me before he says, in a deep m
Stowaway chapter eight Aiden's point of viewNoah asks me to help him prepare some food giving me a look as he asks, I know this has nothing to do with food he wants to see if I've found out anything about our little mystery stowaway, I nod my head as I follow him into the kitchen area softly closing the door behind us, he instantly turns to me and asks."Did you find anything out?"I run my hand over my stubble trying to control my anger my emotions running wild after everything she just told me before I reply."James Rutherford threatened her
Stowaway.Chapter nine.Aiden's point of viewI hold her in my arms as we look into each other's eyes. Knowing I will do whatever it takes to keep Zoe Mathers safe, and if that means taking down Austin Rutherford and his father, then that's what I will do.We reluctantly pull away from each other my arms feeling instantly empty; it's like she's filled this gap that I never knew existed.I whisper to her"let me help you, Zoe? I can keep you safe."She smiles up at me with those beautiful baby blues as she says."It's too dangerous when you dock the boat I'll get off, I have jewellery I can sell to get me started somewhere."I sigh the thought of Zoe leaving me fills me with instant dread. I pull her back into
Stowaway.Chapter ten.Zoe's point of viewI must have fallen asleep in Aiden's arms, after promising him I would stay on board. I'm so frightened right now, Aiden and his brothers are good people, and I don't want to put them in any danger.Aiden tried his best to reassure me, making me promise to meet with his father after the weekend he said to me"My father is more powerful than James Rutherford could ever dream of."My last thoughts before I drift back off to sleep.Maybe there is a way out of this; I really don't want to spend the rest of my life running away from Austin Rutherford and his father.I wake up in the afternoon with the soft sea breeze blowing through the curtains, making my way over to the window I peep outside, the sun is bright, and the boys are laughing on the deck. I pull the t-shirt down my body before wearily making my way o
Stowaway.Chapter Eleven. Zoe's point of view."Or no panties,"He says with a cheeky wink! And a devilish glint in his eyes as he leaves the room.When he comes back, I write down a list of everything I need Aiden laughs as I blush writing down my bra size I hand over the list as Aiden asks."What about toiletries? Anything you need?"I smile as I reply amazed this man is so thoughtful."No just some conditioner for my hair.""Okay baby I'd better get going, Noahs waiting for me."He kisses me passionately; I can't help the moan that escapes my lips as Aiden says."Jesus babe I've already had one cold shower, stop moaning like that woman."I giggle as he playfully sl
StowawayChapter twelve. Aiden's point of view.I can't believe she had me over that fish; I honestly didn't know what to say to her, she's stood there with her hands on her hips and her cute little pouty face as she accuses me of killing her baby fish! Yep, I fell for it hook line and sinker as I actually apologised for killing a fish."I'm sorry."I say beginning to actually feel a little guilty now as I look down at the dead fish in my hands. Looking up, my brothers are now rolling around, laughing at my sorry ass, as the little minx laughs along with them."Got you, baby."She says before taking off in a run, fuck I can't believe I actually fell for it, I take off hot on her tail catching her in seconds pi
StowawayChapter thirteenZoe's point of viewWe spend the rest of the day on the boat laughing and joking with Aiden's brothers, Aiden pays me so much attention always asking if I'm okay, finding an excuse to hold my hand even when his brothers are around.I notice the raised eyebrows of the rest of the Taylor brothers, so I know Aiden doesn't usually act this way around other women.I like this fun flirty side of him, I'm not embarrassed by it either it just seems so right, he seems so right. WeWe seem so right!I still can't believe what he said to me, telling me he's falling for me and he wants us to be together.This man makes my heart melt.I'm happy, so fucking happy I'm falling in Love with Aiden Taylor, and for once in my life, it doesn't scare me.