The Unwilling Mistress (13 page)

“We need to talk” he said leading the two women into a large bright living room beautifully furnished in red and gold’s’.

“We can’t just take the letter to the police” he said as they had all sat down “You know that don’t you” he said looking across at Mia

Who had nodded gently, as Sarah had looked at the two of them with a shocked look of surprise on her face

“But..but that was the plan all along” she gasped “We were going to use it to free Adam” she said her eyes staring at the two

Mia had looked back at her gently

“That was just the first part of the plan I had Sarah” she said “I stole this letter, he could claim it as inadmissible, there is a chance that it might get thrown out of court, we can’t take that chance”

Sarah had sat stunned tears welling in her lovely eyes

“So what was the second part of your plan” Drake had asked solemnly, knowing that she must have had one

“I was going to meet with the honourable Member of Parliament and tell him that unless he turned evidence against Jake that I would go to the police, his wife and the papers” she continued

“He could cut a deal with the court, a much better option than taking the fall himself”

Drake had nodded gently

“How were you planning on meeting with him” he asked

Mia had sighed tiredness suddenly overtaking her

“I hadn’t thought of that yet…I would think of a way” she had said with grim determination

“I could get you to see him” Drake spoke softly “I never seem to get refused private chats these days” he grinned, seeing the warm smile light up her face.

“But first….bed young lady” he said rising “You look exhausted and so am I.........We can deal with this tonight. This whole estate is protected by security, so Jake won’t be disturbing us” Looking over at Sarah he had added

“Please make yourself at home Sarah, but don’t leave the house… at least not yet, Jake will be looking for both of you”

Mia had risen also, her hand hiding the large yawn as she had stretched sleepily

“We didn’t get any sleep last night” she said softly looking shyly at her sister, who was looking back a knowing smile on her face.

“You must both be exhausted” she said gently “all your sneaking around after dark”

The two had looked at each other with large grins on their faces before heading for the stairs. As they reached the bottom, Sarah had called Drake back

Quietly so that her sister, who had started to climb the stairs couldn’t hear she had whispered

“Please don’t hurt her Drake” as he had leant in to give her a soft kiss on the cheek

“I won’t” he said with such sincerity that Sarah had smiled.

Leading her to his room, Mia had instantly taken in the aroma of the room, so him, feeling it envelop her, her senses awakening once more. As they both moved to the large shower each taking time to wash the other, they had felt themselves awakening and as they had kissed, the desire for each other once more rising. As Drake had wrapped her in a towel, he had lifted her to carry her to his bed, before once more lowering his mouth to hers. As they had make love she had watched his eyes as they shone so brightly, and when completely exhausted and sated within each others arm they had both fallen asleep still holding on to each other, and then she had realised that she loved this man, loved him with all her heart and Mia had smiled so happily, safe and secure within his arms.

Later that evening she had woken, realising that she was alone, calling out his name gently her voice had been full of alarm. From the other end of the large room, she had heard movement, as he had come back over to the bed to sit beside her, fully dressed, in jeans and a polo shirt

“Hey there beautiful” he had smiled gently down on her “finally awake”

She had looked around, seeing the chair he had come from and the computer he must have been working on

“What are you doing” she had asked in surprise, feeling a strange sense of relief at him being there

“I sent some emails to our MP, and he has agreed to meet with me on Tuesday. I haven’t told him what about…thought I would surprise him” he chuckled, leaning in to kiss her shoulder.

“Hungry” he asked, seeing how she had nodded, before pulling herself out of bed and walking into the bathroom to once more shower. He had watched as she had walked away, smiling so sweetly at him, her wonderful body causing his whole being to react to her. With a groan of want, he had stayed where he was fighting the desire to join her, knowing too well where that would end up and knowing that Sarah would be waiting for them.

As she had once more reappeared he had watched her dress, as they talked about their plan to confront Adams employer, agreeing a plan on how best to approach him, before they had both once more descended the stairs instantly smelling the wonderful aroma of food wafting in from the dining room.

As they had entered Sarah had appeared, carrying what looked like a bottle of wine

“I thought you too were never going to get up” she had laughed “Jane and I were considering setting off the fire alarm to wake you”

Drake had raised his eyebrow in surprise hearing her talk so familiarly about his housekeeper who was usually very stand offish with the people he brought into the house, suddenly realising that he had never brought people like Mia and Sarah home before. The women he usually associated with where shallow, self serving socialites or actresses, who expected to be waited on hand and foot. But the two sisters were different and instinctively he knew that Sarah had most probably spent the day helping Mrs Green, not demanding tea and cocktails from her.

As they ate their meal and enjoyed the expensive wine, Drake had outlined the plan to the two women, both realising that he had taken over, but neither caring as their eyes had watched him seeing how he had thought of everything. With a grin, he had looked over at Sarah

“Let’s get your husband home to you before the end of the week” to which she had smiled, a soft tear rising to her eyes as she had nodded, looking away to hide the emotion in her face.

The next day as Drake had left for his office, he had frowned as Sarah had told him that she would have to meet with her lawyer. Making a phone call, he had assigned a security man for her protection making a car and driver available to her for as long as she needed. Sarah had smiled joking that she could get used to this, before leaving the house with him. As he had left, he had pulled Mia into his arms, kissing her softly a light burning so brightly in his eyes

“Tonight you and I need to have a talk” he had whispered seductively in her ear, his eyes so serious, as hers had looked back at him.

In his office his secretary had buzzed through

“Mr Trent, Mr Black is insisting on talking to you”

Drake had scowled

“I thought I told you to tell him to come to see me on Tuesday afternoon”

She had confirmed that she had done this saying

“He said to tell you that you can never rely on cameras alone.”

“Put him through” Drake had said solemnly, his face suddenly grim

“Hi Drake” the voice from the other end of the phone had cried with pleasure “Thought that might get your attention, I’m down stairs thought I might come up for a chat”

“Ok Jake” he said solemnly “come up now”

As he made the necessary calls to security, he had sat back thoughtfully, his mind racing with questions

Moving from the luxurious lift the smaller man had looked around himself, quickly moving to the large reception desk, behind which the attractive secretary had efficiently directed him into Drakes office. Giving the woman his sickliest smile and a wink he had moved into Drakes large office. Jake Black had whistled gently, seeing the expensively decorated and furnished room, which screamed money and good taste.

“Wow Drake, must be good to be the king” he said with an unpleasant sound to his voice

Seeing as Drake had stared back at him, no longer even trying to hide the contempt in his eyes

“What do you want Jake” he replied, his voice low and controlled

“Straight to business” I like that about you the smaller man had sneered unpleasantly lifting a tape recorder out of his pocket. As he played the tape back, he had looked over watching as Drakes face had become grim, hearing himself talking to Mia in bed, telling her about his upbringing and early business dealings.

His expression had hardened listening to her gentle voice as she spoke with him, his memory briefly returning to that night, hearing as Jake had laughed his tone so unpleasant

“One of my best girls Mia, We knew that you would expect a trap, beside what was the point of a video….your not married… you would probably get rave reviews if what’s on this tape is anything to go by” he said with a nasty twist of his lips.

“No, I wanted to get you talking….and boy did you talk Drakey boy”

As he had moved and sat on one of the leather chairs, his whole expression had shone with the fact that he had finally out witted the man before him, his eyes flashing cruelly

“Now I’m not greedy…all I want is exclusive rights to offer certain personal services to your patrons….it might even be good for your business” he had added unpleasantly

Drake had sat stock still listening to him, before finally looking at the unpleasant man before him

“Are you telling me that Mia was in on this” he asked, his tone so cold, his eyes flashing dangerously

“Of course she was” Jake had sneered

“ and by the way, we knew that you would fall for the damsel in distress thing, her and her sister…they are the best in the business, you can tell her that the rest of her money is waiting for her for tomorrow as arranged”

He had finished with a flourish, standing up once more, his superior smile plastered on his face

Slowly Drake Trent too had stood up, towering over Jake, a look of complete contempt on his face, causing a look of confusion to appear on the other mans

“Get out Jake

He had hissed softly, his whole body held rigid

“I didn’t tell Mia anything that isn’t on public record for anybody who was interested to find out…so you have nothing on me

As he had slowly moved towards the other man, his hands balled by his side

“Now get the hell out of my office and don’t ever try to contact me again I will never allow you to use my hotels, Jake, you sicken me.”

Backing off towards the door, Jack had looked at the imposing figure of Drake Trent, with anger in his eyes and face

“I’ll get you for this…I’ll make you eat those words” he mumbled as he had stumbled backwards out of the room.

Back in his office Drake had stood running his hands through his hair. How could he have been such a fool? Mia had used him, made a complete idiot out of him. He had trusted her, and so much more he thought his mouth set firmly with the anger he felt.

Moving out of his office and slamming the door behind him, he had caused the prim woman behind the desk to look up in surprise

“Tell my car to meet me downstairs” he had shouted at his secretary, as angrily he had moved to the lifts, his hand slamming the button.

At the house Mia had laughed with Mrs Green, as her mobile had rang. Looking at the caller ID, she had answered, smiling happily. Hi Sarah, she had cried, feeling the blood in her veins turning to ice as she had heard Jakes voice

“Hello Mia” he said, his voice triumphant

“I’ve missed you”

Mia had looked around herself in total fear, as the housekeeper had looked back at her questioningly

“Where is my sister” she asked the fear in her voice audible, as her hand had visibly shaken as she held the device

“She’s here with me” came back the reply, as Mia had shaken her head violently

“I don’t believe you Jake, Drake had a guard with her”

“Ah…Drake.. I’m afraid poor Drake is a little cross with you right now” he had chuckled wickedly, before she had heard the sound of a tape being turned on.

With a gasp of shock she had heard the two of them talking from the last night at his home, her whole face showing her horror as the housekeeper now stood looking on with real concern in her eyes.

“Aint technology grand sweet heart” Jake had said unpleasantly “Poor Drake was not happy…especially when he found out how you had helped”

“No” she had cried with misery “He would never believe I helped you”

Hearing as he had laughed cruelly

“Oh, he did, called off the guards from your sister and told them to cut her loose… he is probably on his way to sort you out right now…poor Sarah didn’t even know what had happened when we grabbed her”

Mia had looked around wildly her eyes full of fear

“What do you want” she had cried