Chapter 2 (Part One)

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.