Grace got up early, she was used to working on lack of sleep. She made herself a cup of coffee from the room’s refreshment tray. She was just about to pop in the shower when she heard a knock on the door.
“Who could that be?” she wondered as she opened the door. A Maid and the bald man with a white beard stood in front of her.
“ Excuse us for disturbing you Doctor, but we been instructed to upgrade you to the Penthouse Suite!” The man said
“I think there has been some mistake. I am perfectly fine. Besides I am unable to afford such luxury!” Grace said. She could see the two members of staff were nervous for some reason.
“I assure you there has been no mistake, the Boss was very adamant!” The man said.
“The Boss?“ Grace asked confused
“Yes Miss, Kurt Blackwood” The man explained.
“How is he your Boss?” Grace asked still confused. She thought Kurt was into business technology, not hotels!
“Er, he owns the Hotel and said we had to move you. Please Miss we don’t want to get into trouble!” The Maid said.
“Hush Lilly!” Scolded the man.
“Ok, I was just about to take a shower. How about this? I want to take a walk and find some breakfast, after that I move into this big room” Grace said and both the staff looked relieved.
“ Yes, Miss that would be fantastic! If you need anything, please call for Sebastian and I will deal with it personally!” Sebastian said with a bow.
“I would love some more instant coffee if that is ok? I am afraid I run on caffeine and have used it all in the room” Grace said with a smile. Sebastian smiled back and nodded.
Grace closed the door and had a shower. It gave her time to think; Who was this Kurt Blackwood really and what did he want with her? Grace dried her hair and got dressed in her favourite Jeans and place a blue Cotton tunic on. She put on some makeup and went on the hunt for some breakfast.
Grace found herself in her favourite cafe in the Winter Gardens - a large tropical Garden In the centre of Sheffield. Grace frequently walked through the Garden in her University years, she always felt at peace. Grace was just about to tuck into a cooked breakfast when she heard a voice behind her
“Grace is that you? I can’t believe it!” A male voice said.
“Jason? Is that you? Oh my God! “ Grace said. Jason was a classmate from University and was the class’s heartthrob. At 6 foot 5 with blond hair, blue eyes and a cheeky smile that most girls heart melt, Grace was one of the few women he had not slept with. That did not mean Grace did not admire the bulging muscles that were straining against Jason’s white t-shirt.
“I thought you were in Senegal?” Jason said as Grace hugged him.
“I came back for Anne 30th“ Grace explained.
“When did we get so old?” Jason moaned.
“Oh stop it! You know you look fabulous! Do you have time for a coffee?” Grace asked
“For you sweetheart of course!” Jason said, flashing one of his famous smiles.
Grace rolled her eyes and said, “ So what’s been happening?”
Jason and Grace caught up over breakfast. It was not until she heard the local church bells strike half 9 did she realise the time.
“Oh crap, I have to go!” Grace said getting up.
“Where do you have to go in such a hurry?” Jason asked interested.
“I meeting a friend back at The Forge Hotel!” Grace said as she got up.
“Why don’t I walk you back?“ Jason suggested
“I will be fine! “ Grace said reassuringly.
“Come I haven't seen you in four years!” Jason said.
“Ok, but hurry up!” Grace said
Jason and Grace walked quickly back to the hotel. When they reach the entrance, Grace turned to say her goodbyes
Grace said, “Well it was great to see you again Jason, it sounds like your cardiovascular practice is taking off!”
“Maybe we could meet tomorrow for drinks if you are free?“ Jason said flashing her another dashing smile.
“She will be otherwise engaged!” Kurt said as he came up behind Grace and snaked his arm around her waist, pulling her body into his. Kurt glared at Jason whilst saying “ Angel, why don’t you introduce me to your friend?” Kurt emphasised the word friend
“Er sure this is Jason Smithson, he was at University with me!”Grace explained, still confused at why the men were glaring at each other.
“Dr Jason Smithson, I am a Cardio Surgeon!” Jason said holding out his hand. Kurt took his hand and shook it.
“Kurt Blackwood of Blackwood Industries and owner of this Hotel!” Kurt said with a fake smile.
“I see! So, are you busy the day after tomorrow, short stuff?” Jason said casually whilst looking directly at Grace.
Grace finally figured it out - it was a dominance contest, they might as well be pissing on her to mark her as theirs.
“Yes, she will be accompanying me to the City’s Charity Ball. Now if you excuse us, Grace and I have plans!“ Kurt said. He then grabbed Grace’s arm and dragged he towards an iconic red Ferrari.
“You are hurting me Kurt!” snapped Grace
“Get in!” Kurt ordered in an aggressive tone.
Grace glared at him and said, “Actually I need to get something from my room!”
Grace released herself from his grip and started to walk to the Hotel entrance.
Jason was about to say something and she snapped “Don’t even think about it Jason, you are in my bad books as well!”
As the door slammed Jason looked at Kurt
“Don’t expect her to come down anytime soon, when she is upset she likes to be alone. She is probably speaking to Anne right about now!”Jason said triumphantly. He did what he wanted which is to make this man lose his temper in front of Grace. The poor man had no idea that Grace was scared of angry men, after been abused in care homes for years. She never talked about it, but there were scars all over her body.
Jason had not believed his luck when he had seen her when he was walking to work. His heart had stopped beating when he saw her tuck into her breakfast. He had loved Grace for years, even though he could easily get with other women, he never had managed with her. Not for a lack of trying either, but she never seems to notice his advances. It had broken his heart when she left and he had thrown himself into his work. He had slept with countless women, but every time he came it was Grace’s face he saw. There was no way he was going to lose her to this prick!
“What did you do?” Kurt said looking murderous.
“I did nothing, you, however, did plenty!” Jason said with a smirk.
Just then a black taxi parked up and Grace walked out with her two bags. She blanked both of them as she opened the boot and flung her bags in.
“Angel, where are you going?“ Kurt said.
“Contrary to popular belief, I am an independent woman who does not need any man! I don’t need fancy hotel rooms, drinks paid for or fancy trips out. What I do need is a man who will not lay his hands on me without My permission. It was nice seeing you again, and I’m happy that you’ve made a go of things. However, you owe me nothing for saving your life. I think it's best if we moved our separate ways before one of us gets hurt!“ Grace said trying to hold back the tears and she banged the boot down.
“Don’t walk away from me!” Kurt growled.
Grace did not answer and stepped into the back of the car. Kurt watched as the car drove off with his Angel.
“Game on you prick!” Jason said as he walked off.
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James walked into his office to find Kurt with a glass of whisky in his hand.“Man you look like shit! Why aren’t you with Grace?” James said bluntly.“I fucked up!" Kurt said slowly whilst staring at his glass.“How can you fuck up man? It not even 12 yet!“ James exclaimed.“There was this man...” Kurt Said.“Ah, I can see where this is going, Buddy. Did you kill him?” James asked in all seriousness. Kurt was extremely protective over Grace, James had seen him kill for a lot less.“No, worse!” Kurt said as he sipped his Whiskey.“What could be worse than killing a man?“ Said James suddenly worried.“I hurt Grace,” Kurt said quietly.James was silent for a minute, this was not good. He knew Kurt would be devastated if he hurt Grace in any way.“What do you mean by hurt?” He whispered.&ldq
Anne opened the door to find a florist delivery man with a bunch of Sunflowers in his arms.“Delivery for a Grace Evans?” Said the Deliveryman“She sleeping at the moment, I take the bunch of flowers for her!“ Anne said happily.“Oh great! Will you be taking all of them?” The Deliveryman said“All of them?” Anne said confused“Er yeah, I got over 600 steams in the van. A customer has brought up the whole city’s supply” The delivery man explained.Anne rolled her eyes and said “bring them in! I hope they come in vases because I use an old jug for the rare occasions I get flowers.““Yes Miss, they come in a crystal vase and each bunch has a handwritten note on from the customer. He was very specific” Said the Deliveryman.“I bet he was !” Anne murmured as she got her phone out to text James.Grace awoke and noticed the sun
“What are you doing here Mr Blackwood?” Grace said sounding annoyed. “Why won’t this man just leave me alone?” Grace thought. “Firstly, I am here to apologise. I should have never laid my hand on you, even if your friend was trying to wind me up!” Kurt said genuinely. Grace said nothing, because she knew what Kurt said was true. James had been playing games, but that still does not excuse his poor behaviour! Kurt waited for a sign, but none came. So he continued and said “The second reason is because I am here to collect on a promise you made!” “Promise?” Grace said confused “Yes Dr Evans, you promised me Fish and Chips. Are you going to go back on your word now?” Kurt said in a challenging voice. He knew that Grace would not be able to resist such a challenge. However, Kurt was surprised by Grace’s reaction. Grace sighed and relaxed before saying “Look, I am sorry to! I been thinking and I know that I over reacted. I want to tel
Kurt sighed, he was desperately trying to concentrate on paperwork and business. However, his mind kept going back to the fact Grace was leaving Friday. He had just three days to convince her to stay, and Kurt was worried that it was not enough time. There was the issue of Kurt’s Gang activities as well. Up in Sheffield, he could hide them pretty well, down in London was another matter.“Kurt, you are looking constipated, what’s the matter? Did it not go well last night?” James said as he entered the office with some mugs of coffee. “No, it went very well in fact. I am taking her out shopping and for Dinner tonight” Kurt said smiling at the memory of their kisses. She had tasted so sweet and the kiss had sent shivers of anticipation down his spine. The rest of the night they had shared stories and jokes. Kurt had whispered sweet nothings in her ear and when he had dropped her back at Anne’s he walked her to the door. “Until tomorrow, my Angel” Kurt has said taking
“Hello Grace, you look fantastic!” James said with a genuine smile. “Boss is going to come straight into his pants when he sees you tomorrow night” he privately thought. “Thanks so much! Is everything ok?” Grace said concerned. “Sadly, Kurt got caught up in some really important business and has to postpone tonight’s dinner. He of course begs for your forgiveness. On the plus side, you get to spend some quality with yours truly.” James said. “I understand, as a Doctor, I had to cancel plans before. Give me 10 minutes and I will be right with you, I could kill for a pint of cider right now” Grace said as she rushed off to a side bedroom with Cassandra in tow. “She is not the normal type Kurt goes for,” Dom said. “You mean she is actually likeable, down to Earth and not a gold digger?” James said. He had known Dom since school and valued his opinion. “Yes, definitely and Kurt called her his Girlfriend,” Dom said “Mate, Kurt is al
Grace and Jason got to the hospital in good time. The Department knew Grace well, as she has done many of her placements there. They welcomed her with open arms and gave her a doctor gown and PPE after she scrubbed up. The A and E were busy preparing for the oncoming onslaught. There had been a major pile-up on the motorway, at least 10 cars were involved. “Right listen up, we have at least 15 patients on the way, 4 of them critical with suspected heart and spinal injuries. The rest includes broken bones, lacerations and shock. You know your positions, make sure you get in contact with staff. Everyone knows Grace Evans, she deserted us to work with the WHO. She is very experienced so USE HER! This is as real as it gets my lambs, so watch your backs and support each other!” The lead A and E Doctor, Jane August said. “You look hot in those scrubs,” Jason said. “Shut up Jason and concentrate,” Grace said after rolling her eyes. “What? I just suppor
Grace was treated up by Lead A and E Doctor, Jane August. She was a forceful woman who liked to run a tight ship. Grace was getting an earful at the same time as being treated. It brought back memories of when she was training. “What were you thinking? I thought spending some time out in Senegal would have taught you some common sense. Obviously, not!” Jane shouted. Grace has been her best student and hoped one day she would take over her role. That was before Grace was headhunted by WHO. “I am sorry! Look it is fine, I dealt with much worse than this before! Just strap me up and I will be good to go!” Grace said “No, you are going home!” Jane said. “I have to wait till Jason has finished, he is giving me a lift home!” Grace said. “Ever heard of a Taxi?” Jane said. “Come on, it would take ages to get here. by the time it does Jason would be finished anyway!” Grace argued. “Fine, but you are to wait in the staff ro
Kurt was congratulating himself on his self-control that morning. He was of course thrilled that Grace was so responsive to his touch and that she had screamed his name. The problem is that his body wanted to take her there and then. She had been so wet and tasted so Devine that he had to have a cold shower. In the shower, he had to release the sexual tension by pleasuring himself. It did not take as long as normal as he just replayed the moaning Grace and climaxing. He got out and got dressed in one of his trademark Armani black suits. Whilst he was doing it, he thought about the stare Grace had given him when he had finishing satisfying her. It had been a mixture of shock, realisation and for a fleeting moment, he thought he saw love. This was excellent progress as Grace Plane was leaving tomorrow and he was planning to tell her how he felt tonight. In the meantime, he, unfortunately, had to work. Especially, when Tony the head of arguably the most powerful g