“What’s the problem?” She asked as she swallowed the sip of coffee she had taken.
“Ry, Baby.” She tossed her head back in aggravation at the interruption.
“Fuck.” She muttered under her breath. Gerard was the last person she wanted to run into. She just ignored him, hoping he would leave her alone.
“So we are just confused about this part right here.” Alex started, pointing at the ramp and booths on the blueprints.
Riley traced her finger across the blueprints, trying to ignore the sound of Gerard’s footsteps coming closer. “So, it’s two levels, both levels will have booths. No stairs to the upper-level though.” She shimmied her shoulders, trying to get Gerard to take his arm off her shoulders now. “It’s just a widening ramp that slowly goes up and wraps around the wall.” She shrugged her shoulders again in another unsuccessful attempt to get Gerard to ta
“Are you ok, Darlin’?” Jackson asked watching as her demeanor changed the second they had finished cleaning up the mess they had made.“Do you want to go to lunch?” Riley asked.Jackson smiled as he could hear that she was out of breath still. “With the most gorgeous woman alive, of course.”“And Sam and Mandy, I’m running late, Sam was the one that called.” Riley returned as she sent a message.“Riley, are you ok?” Jackson asked again, making her look up at him with a light push of his finger.“Yeah, I just… I have never done that before.” She answered.“What? Come more than me, because I am pretty sure that was the case the first time and the hot tub, and pretty much every…” He joked.“Not that.” She interrupted, looking down at the ground like she was ashamed.He pulled her into his arms and kissed the to
“I would have never thought of that, you should be an architect Miss James.” Alex returned. “I just figured with all the support beams and everything else we have that they were just for the dancers.”“Please, just Riley.” She returned.“Well, you are brilliant Riley.” Alex stated as he took some toothpicks and pushed them into the model.“That’s perfect.” Riley stated with a smile. “Just give me a call if you need anything else.”“Will do Miss Riley.” Alex returned as he signaled for his crew to come look at the model.Riley grabbed Jackson’s hand and led him out of the construction area. “Are you ready to get settled in?” She questioned as she led him to the elevator and pushed for the top floor.He turned and grabbed her by her hips, pulling her close as he kissed her a little rougher than he meant to. He teased the seam of her lips
Riley looked stunning in a kind of dark grey asymmetrical shirt, where part barely covered her stomach while the rest flowed down to her hips. She wore a pair of faded short jean shorts accompanied by the cowboy hat and boots that she was the day they first met. Jackson’s heart thundered when he saw her, just like it always did.After seeing her Jackson felt like he was a bit underdressed, wearing just a navy blue button up and a nice pair of faded jeans that matched. She smiled at him with that exhilarating smile she always gave him. “Are you ready to go?” Her voice was soft, and she seemed to blush a little at how he was staring at her.“Riley, you should come back to Laguna Beach with me.” He blurted out, shocked at his own words.“What?” She questioned, just as shocked as he was.“At least until that guy is gone.” He stated as he walked toward her hand rubbed his hands on her hips. “Until I k
“So how are things going between you and my sister?” Sam questioned, running a finger along the brim of his glass before taking a swig.“It’s going good, but I really don’t like Gerard hanging around her.” Jackson knew that Sam would ask about his relationship with Riley, if he didn’t he would wonder what kind of brother he was.“I don’t either.” Sam’s answer was blunt. “Dad is having me take over as CEO in less than a year, he and Mom were going to retire to the Bahamas. When that happens I’m throwing Gerard out on his ass. Worse that could happen is we lose the contracts with the vineyard, but there are others we can find.”Jackson stood up and walked over to the glass to watch Riley and Mandy dancing. Just from a glance Sam could tell that he was deep in thought. Sam walked over and handed him a cigar. “I invited her to come back to California with me.” Jackson adm
Riley woke up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and some subtle noises in the kitchen. She saw the clothes strewn across the floor and found Jackson’s button up shirt and put it on, not bothering with the buttons.As soon as she opened the bedroom door the smell of breakfast wafted through the room. She walked into the kitchen, seeing Jackson shirtless she walked up behind him, enjoying the sight of the muscles on his back flexing with every movement, kissing his shoulder as she wrapped her arms around his muscular waist. “Good morning handsome.” Her voice filled with lust.He turned around, setting the spatula down and giving her a charming smile. “I’m surprised you’re not hung over.” He eyed her up and down, feeling himself start to harden at the sight in front of him.She took a couple of steps back and jumped up so that she was sitting on the kitchen island. He stepped forward so he was between her legs, kissing he
“Yeah they’ll just wait here until we get back.” Sam answered with a quizzical look.“Let’s go get our women some jewelry for tonight.” Jackson said, walking towards a jewelry store that was over towards the entrance.They were greeted by two flirty saleswomen but they gave no response and headed straight for the display case. Jackson already knew what he was getting because he caught a glimpse of it as they were walking passed. It was a white gold necklace with diamond accents that formed the shape of a heart with a key inside of it, along with matching earrings. He signaled for one of the saleswomen. “I’ll take this one.”“Sir, that’s five hundred thousand dollars, it’s a one of a kind set, we just got it in an hour ago.” She returned, dropping her flirty tone for a snarky one.“And?” Jackson questioned, his tone slightly rude and agitated.“I’m
It was a quick but quiet ride to the venue but they changed as soon as they got out of the car. As soon as the car doors opened up, cameras started going off like crazy and an a voice came over the intercom. “If it isn’t the prince and princess of Manhattan, children of Erin and Arthur James.”The cameras started going off even more rapidly as Jackson got out of the car and put his arm around Riley’s back. “What is this? The princess of Manhattan has a date tonight? Does that mean that the most eligible bachelorette is off the market?”Riley’s cheeks flared red as reporters swarmed the two of them. Luckily the bodyguards wouldn’t let them get too close. Jackson pulled her closer and she gave him a lengthy kiss on the cheek. Cameras still flashing vigorously. “Has Gerard Moretti lost her love forever?” The announcer commented.She continued into the venue then, feeling that she had made her point and kno
“What are you talking about?” She asked.“You know what I am talking about, I was swarmed by reporters out there, Riley you are so lucky we’re in public..”“You wouldn’t touch her.” Jackson interrupted, pulling Riley behind him.Sam stepped up then, but the bell rang that signaled that dinner was ready. All four of them gave him one last hateful look before they started walking to the dining area. Just like they always did they went and sat at the table with their parents, luckily the tables seated six so there was no room for anybody else at their table.The rest of the time there was uneventful and after everybody ate they only stayed a couple more hours, just mingling and making a good impression. Riley and Mandy took off their heels as soon as they got into the limo.“My feet are killing me.” Riley complained.“Come here.” Jackson said as he pulled her legs up on his