Chase Part 4: A New Adult and College Billionaire Romance (Chase Me Billionaire Romance Series) (4 page)

Chase kept going. There was this voice in the back of his head that wouldn’t stop telling him he was an idiot for talking to the police. He did his best to ignore it. Sighing, he brushed a hand through his hair. That little voice was the fear. The truth was, talking to the police was the best thing he could have done. Meaghan was safe now. And he was one day away from being with her again.

They would have to leave San Diego until whenever it was time to testify, and probably for a while after that. God, this seemed so surreal. He needed to remind himself things could have been much worse. Protective custody was going to change both their lives. They’d have to leave college until the court date at least. But at least they’d have a life. They were bold enough to kidnap Meaghan, and he hadn’t done a thing yet. He couldn’t imagine what they’d do if they found out he had agreed to testify against them.

There were no guarantees they’d ever be able to return to San Diego, especially if the big boss, whoever that was, wasn’t arrested along with everyone else involved. Chase was certain that person would have the resources and the lawyers to insulate themselves from criminal charges—unless someone like David or John Brewer testified. None of that was his concern. He would just do his part, find out the address from David, and leave the rest to the authorities.

With every step he took, he knew he was getting closer to a conversation he really didn’t want to have. He pushed forward, and soon, he was back at the apartment.

The first thing he did was phone David again. He answered right away.

“Hello?” David answered.

“It’s Chase. Can we talk in person?” Chase kept it to a minimum. The less he said on the phone, the better.

“Sure.”

“Where do you want to meet?”

“Same diner as yesterday.”

“Okay. In an hour?”

“Yes,” David answered. “See you then.”

Chase let out a long breath when he hung up. That wasn’t too hard. He looked around the apartment. After tonight, this place would just be a memory. And according to Beam, he couldn’t take anything with him. He and Meaghan were finally getting used to living here.

Before he left, he went to his room and got the necklace he had bought for Meaghan. It was still in the box, hidden in his bottom drawer. He had planned to give it to her that night she was taken. He pulled it out of the box and put it in his pocket. He also found the envelope of cash from his mother. Whatever happened, they could at least get themselves a place, and survive for a while. He could leave everything else behind, but this was for Meaghan.

***

Chase stopped at Rudolfo’s before he went to meet David. This stop was solely to put on a show. He would ask Jeff if he knew where Meaghan was. He would try to speak to Debbie as well, and then leave. He furrowed his brow as he walked in, trying to appear worried. It wasn’t too hard; he really was shaking on the inside.

“Good afternoon. Table for one?” A waitress in her thirties asked him.

“No. I’m looking for Debbie or Jeff.”

“My name is Debbie. Can I help you?”

“Hi. I’m Chase, Meaghan’s boyfriend. I was wondering if you saw her last night, or sometime today?”

“Sorry. I haven’t. You haven’t seen her since yesterday?”

“No. And I’m getting worried. She would have told me if she was leaving. Can I speak to Jeff? Just in case he might have heard from her?”

“Sure thing,” she said. “I’ll be back shortly.”

Jeff came out from the back of the restaurant after a few minutes. He looked horrible. His face was pale and sullen, and he walked as though he was in pain. Inside, Chase was cheering for Meaghan. Whatever she did to get away was probably what made Jeff look this beaten.

“Can I help you?” He asked.

“Hi. I’m not sure if you remember me. I’m Chase, Meaghan’s boyfriend.”

“Oh…yes…hello,” he answered nervously. “What’s up?”

“I was wondering if you saw Meaghan last night? Or maybe this morning?”

“No. I haven’t seen her,” Jeff answered. “Wait, didn’t you know? Meaghan doesn’t work here anymore.”

“Yes I heard. I haven’t heard from her since yesterday, so I was hoping she might have come by here at some point.”

“Sorry. I haven’t seen her in a couple of days.”

“Oh. Okay. Can you ask her to call me if she stops by? I just want to make sure she’s okay.”

“Of course. I will. I hope she turns up.”

“Thanks,” Chase said.

He turned and left. Jeff was not a good liar. He looked away the whole time, and his voice was so shaky. None if that mattered, though. This step was out of the way, and he was closer to being done with it all.

***

Chase saw David when he walked into the diner. He hoped he could get through this conversation without being made.

“You were with the heat for a long time,” David said without looking up.

Chase sat down. “Yeah. The police kept me for a while. Left me waiting for almost an hour before asking me anything.”

“That’s normal. Did they process you?”

“You mean take fingerprints?” David nodded. “No. But they took my driver’s license. I kept asking what the charge was, and they kept ignoring me.”

“Did they ask about the shop?”

“Yes. I told them I work days. That I never saw anything strange.”

“Did they ask you about me?”

“They wanted to know how I started working there. After I told them my mom is married to the owner, and asked for a lawyer, they didn’t ask me anything else.”

“Smart move.”

“But there’s a big problem, man.”

“What’s that?”

“Meaghan. I can’t find her. She’s been gone since last night.”

“She left you?”

“I don’t so. Some of her things are missing from the apartment. And she won’t take my calls.”

“That’s tough, Chase,” he said.

“I thought you guys at the shop had something to do with it at first.”

“We didn’t.”

“Yeah. I realized. When I saw her things were gone at the apartment, I figured she’s probably mad at me. And no one’s seen her where she worked either.”

“That must be hard,” David said thoughtfully, “but you know what? You’ll be okay. You’re probably better off without her. Now you can keep working with us, and you won’t get any flack for it.”

“Yeah, I guess.”

“She meant a lot to you, didn’t she?”

“Yes. But you’re right. Life will go on. So did you still need me to work that night gig? I could use the money as the shop’s been closed.”

David studied him. “I’ll let you know if we need anyone. We probably could use the extra help, but you’d need to be willing to do anything we need. Got it?”

“Yeah. It’s just work. I’ll do what I have to. Do you think the shop will open again soon?”

“I don’t know. We’ll see.”

“Hmmm. Okay. So where do I need to meet you tomorrow?”

“We’ll keep you posted.” David finished the coffee he was drinking and got up to leave. “I’ll send a text or phone you tomorrow evening.”

“Sounds good,” Chase answered, following him out the front.

“No,” David stopped him as he followed. “You wait here. Leave in about fifteen minutes. We shouldn’t be seen together for a while. You never know who’s watching.”

“Okay. Later, David.”

Chase waited after David walked out the front door. It seemed like their talk had gone well. He ordered a coffee, and after a while, he left. He got on his bike and headed back home.  Now, all he had to do was wait.

When Chase got home, he went right to his bedroom. He emptied his pockets on the dresser and reminded himself he’d be with Meagan in less than two days, all went well. He crossed the hallway and went to the bathroom. He was hungry and tired and in need of a shower. He wasn’t sure he could eat or sleep, but a hot shower would do him good.

He turned up the heat and got the water in the shower up to a steaming hot temperature. He stripped off his clothes and stepped in, wondering what Meaghan was doing right now. He wished she was with him right now. The thought of her close to him washed over his body, and before he knew it, he was hard as a rock for her.

He imagined her gorgeous eyes, searching his as she stared up at him with her hands resting on his chest. He could pull her close and feel her breasts press up against his chest, her hands wrapped around his hardness. If she were with him, he probably wouldn’t not be able to wait. He could picture himself picking her up so her legs could wrap tightly around his waist as he rocked her and kissed her ear lobes.

The way she would hold him tightly, gripping around his neck, arching her back when she was ready for him to impale her pussy—God she felt amazing. He couldn’t wait to be inside her again, to feel her shake through one of her powerful orgasms.

He closed his eyes as the hot water flowed down his back, locked in the fantasy of being with Meaghan. He stroked his cock, as he pictured her groaning and bucking her hips to take more of him inside her. He felt himself losing control at the thought of lowering her to stand, and getting on his knees to lick her clit as he grasped her ass. He could barely wait to plunge his cock deep inside her, and make her scream.

Soon he was almost over the edge. He could hear her moan and scream out at she came, rocking her hips to extend her pleasure. In that moment, a powerful climax ripped through him. He almost blacked out from the force of his release, so much so, he held on to the wall for balance. He stood in place for a while, body weakened, letting the water run down his chest to rejuvenate him as he caught his breath.

After a few minutes, Chase turned off the water and stepped out of the shower. He dried off with a towel and went right to bed. He was exhausted, but consumed with thoughts of Meaghan until he fell into a restless sleep.

***

Chase woke up to a strange ringing sound. It took him a while to realize it was the burner phone Detective Beam had given him. He jumped out of bed to answer it.

“Hello?”

“How did it go?” Beam asked.

“So far, I’m not sure. David told me he’ll let me know if he needs me tomorrow.”

“And has your mother called?”

“No. She’s flying back tonight. She may not call until tomorrow. What does she have to do with it?”

“Nothing yet. But if she knows John Brewer, she or her husband may know more than she’s letting on. Just let us know if she contacts you.”

“I will.”

“Speak with you tomorrow.”

“Wait,” Chase said before Beam hung up. “Is Meaghan doing alright?”

“Yes. She’s fine.”

“Does she need anything? All her clothes are here.”

“No. She’s okay. I have to go now. Keep me posted.”

Beam hung up, and Chase was sure he wouldn’t be able to go back to sleep. He went back to bed, and stared at the ceiling, thinking of Meaghan.

Meaghan sat in the bedroom of the hotel suite. Agent Franks and another two officers had taken her there. Agent Franks was in the living room, and the other two were somewhere outside, keeping watch. She could barely eat, and all she could think of was Chase. He was somewhere in San Diego, about to take some serious risks to help them get out of trouble. She picked up a slice of pizza they bought her, and took a bite. As hungry as she was, the food made her nauseous. She placed the slice back in the plate, put it on her night table, and tried to relax.

She was safe—the officers were all reasonably nearby—yet she couldn’t stop shaking. She decided on a long shower. They had stopped at a department store and bought her a few items of clothing on the way to the hotel. They wouldn’t let her return to the apartment. She took out the sweat suit and pack of underwear she had found in the store, and carried them with her to the bathroom.

She almost jumped from shock when she passed the mirror to turn on the shower. She was a mess from sleeping in the cellar—with serious bedhead to prove it. She let the water heat up while she undressed. She needed steam. It would relax her neck and back from having to use just a sleeping bag on the concrete floor last night.

She stepped into the shower as the steam filled the room. The water was hot; almost burning. It was exactly what she needed. She closed her tired eyes and stood under the water with her back turned. It soother her back and neck, and when it was too much, she turned to let some of it flow down her face and chest.

She let out a moan when the steamy water poured over her nipples. She thought of Chase, and imagined his tongue flicking each one, and his lips wrapped around one and then the other. She missed him so much. She hadn’t gone a night without him since they left home, and now she had to go another night alone.

She couldn’t stop herself. She reached a hand down to her nipple, and the other to her mound. As she touched herself, she felt Chase’s touch, and her stomach clenched. Her body responded in the way only Chase could make her feel.

Her breath caught as she indulged herself, imagining Chase’s tongue was circling her hardened nipples, and teasing her clit with his other hand. Heat spread through her, and pooled between her legs as she pictured him slipping two fingers into her channel where she stood.

She lifted a leg to the top of the bathtub. She could see him lowering himself enough to position his rock hard cock at her opening. She was so ready now; so needy and craving Chase’s touch. She slid two wet fingers between her soft folds.

It was Chase touching her now. He was moving his cock into her, flicking her clit with a finger, and making her body rock back and forth from pure desire. Her breathing sped up and she moaned his name softly, sliding her fingers in and out, wishing it was his thick manhood driving deeper inside.

Meaghan was so close now. She circled and stroked each nipple with the other hand, and bucked wildly as she penetrated deep inside her pussy with her fingers. She was grinding into them faster now, and before she could think, she felt a strong orgasm hit her. Her channel tightened on her fingers as her climax rocked her core with a power that seemed to blur her vision as it overtook her.

She caught her breath under the water, letting her pounding heart and her throbbing clit calm down. She was so tired, she knew she would sleep well. Turning off the shower, she stepped out. She put one towel over her head, and dried off with another before putting on her panties and the sweat suit. She went back to the bedroom and climbed into bed. She drifted off to sleep with only one thought on her mind—Chase.