Reckless (27 page)

“Initially, but he decided to get back at me by agreeing to do it.”

“No, he promised.” I snap.

“He is going to be even angrier at me for telling you, but at this point I don’t see how it can be much worse.”

“But Ethan, he’s going to get hurt.”

“He doesn’t seem to think so. That’s what he’s doing today, he is learning how to make the jump work. Learning how to control the car and …” Ethan shakes his head, walking away from me. “He has convinced himself that they have taken every safety precaution into consideration and that he can do the jump with no problem. He’s invincible, you know?”

“He’s crazy,” I huff.

“That’s what I told him, but he won’t listen to me. If anything, I only fuel the fire.”

“So you want me to talk to him?” He nods. “I don’t know that he will listen to me either.”

“Well, you have more power over him than anybody else, that’s why he hasn’t told you about it.”

“I will talk to him but he’s going to know you told me.”

“Like I said, what difference does it make now?”

There is no way I am going to get much work done now.
I curse the fool for ruining my good mood.
All throughout the day, the images of the stunt appear in my head. Only this time, Sean is getting into the car, driving up the ramp on the back of that semi and jumping clear from one end to the other, all the while trying to outpace the semi to safety.

That’s the biggest obstacle. The semi does not have enough time to stop and keep from crushing the car, or my husband, if anything goes wrong. Much like it happened the first time the stunt was done. I am not even sure if he can get hurt in the practices they are having today. I have not heard from him all day, and the more I think about it the tenser and angrier I get. By the time Sean arrives home I have managed to work myself into a complete wreck. As soon as he walks through the door I grab the nearest thing to me and throw it at him!

He barely ducks quickly enough for it to miss his head.“What the fuck Ava?”He screamed at me.

I run up to him, jerking at his shirt furiously, “What the hell is wrong with you Sean?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” He holds out his arms innocently.

“You know damn well what you are planning to do tomorrow, and you said you wouldn’t do it. You promised, Sean!”

He rolls his eyes, “Who told you?”

“It doesn’t matter, just tell me you’re not going to do it.”

“Ethan. It was Ethan, wasn’t it?”

I look into his eyes, crossing my arms and standing tall. “I knew it, fucker can’t keep his mouth shut.”

“Sean!”

“What Ava?” He grips my arms moving me out of his path.

“Don’t you do it.”

“It’s too late Ava, I have already committed to it. It’s tomorrow, and there is no time to change my mind now.”

I fist his shirt, jerking it wildly. “You promised me!”

Sean grabs me, throwing me over his shoulder and carrying me to our room. He puts me down on the bed, crawling on top of me to hold me down. “Stop it, Ava.”

“Let go of me,” I yell, trying to release my arms from his hands.

“Not until you calm down.”

“I’ll calm down when you tell me you’re not going to do that jump tomorrow.”

“Well, that’s not going to happen.” He said while I squirm, trying to free myself. Sean looks me in the eyes calmly, “Stop.” I break down crying when he finally lets go of me and takes me into his arms. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you and I know I promised you, but this is something I have to do.”

“No you don’t,” I whimpered.
    

“I do. I know you don’t understand, hell I’m not sure I even understand, but I want to do this. I want to succeed at it where he couldn’t. I feel like, if I can do it, then maybe I can somehow feel good about this whole damn movie again.”

“You don’t need to risk your life, Sean.”

“I’m not risking my life, baby. They have every precautionary measure taken care of. Besides, he was drunk when he did the stunt. He lost control of the car, or at least that’s how it seemed. I think he purposely let that semi smash into him. On the set it’s not even going to get that far, we are filming me making the jump only. We already filmed the semi crushing the car.” His eyes plead with me. “I know I can do it Ava.”

“Please don’t do it,” I cried while he sighs.

“I have too. I love you, but this is something I have to do.” I shake my head as he cradles me, stroking the back of my head. “Where’s Lillah?”

“She is with your mother. She and Bobby wanted to take her and Collin to the aquarium tomorrow.”

“You didn’t say anything to my mother did you?”

“No, but I should have.”

Sean pulls my face up to look at him. “You don’t need to worry about me. The car has me well protected, and the stunt crew is incredible. Nothing is going to happen to me, I promise.”

“I can’t live without you Sean,” I cried trying to plead with him one last time.

His expression changes suddenly, “You can live without me, you won’t have to, but you can.”

“I won’t!”

His sudden angry expression shocks me, “Ava.” He said through his teeth. “I don’t want to ever hear you say that again!” He yelled at me. “Do you hear me?”

“Yes,” I whimper, slowly falling into full hysterics.

Sean pulls me back into his arms, “Please don’t cry, I didn’t mean to yell at you, but I don’t like you talking that way. I forget about the hormones with the pregnancy. This is not a good time to upset you.” I hold onto him tight, crying as he cradles my head in his hand. He gives me time to get it out of my system, not overreacting or getting impatient with me at all. When I cry myself out, he leans back trying to look at my face. “Better?” I shake my head causing him to laugh, “I think you are. Come on, I’m hungry.” He helps me up and I walk with him, clutching his hand with both of mine. I do not let go of him all night. I was sure he was going to get annoyed at some point but he never did. He held my hand, rubbed my back, kissed me as much as I could desire for him to, until he finally left me to take a shower. I waited in our room as long as I could without him, and then I slipped inside the bathroom to watch him shower. I watch the steaming water run down the back of his neck, over his broad shoulders, and down his long muscular back before curving over his perfectly rounded ass, easing his tense muscles and arousing me. I slide my clothes off and open the shower door, stepping in as he turns to watch me get in with him. His expression of shock easily changes to understanding and acceptance. Taking my hand, he pulls me to him, searching for my lips as soon as I get near. Leaning me against the shower wall, I feel his wet, strong body press against mine while his arms grip the wall beside my head. His hands slide down off the wall to my body while his mouth glides down my neck, my breasts, licking the water off as it flows down my skin. Lifting me up, he holds me against the wall, encouraging me to wrap my legs around him. With a slight tug of my body he gives me what I want and I relax, letting him in completely. I beg him for more, running my hands over his body, memorizing every steam-soaked muscle and enjoying his tight-fitting erection inside me. With one hand he holds me up, and with the other he fondles me with desiring groans. When our eyes meet, I want to tell him to never leave me, but all I can do is kiss him. I take in his soft lips until my body is taken over by wave after wave of pleasure. I hold tight to him, resting my head against his as I listen to his moans coming harsher and heavier. My body is pressed so hard against his I can feel his heart racing. With a harsh moan he releases, caressing my thigh and gripping my ass until he finishes completely. That passionate encounter may have ended, but the seduction continues to an even more wild abandon. His kisses remain on me as his hands glide over my body. His eyes watch me carefully as I do the same for him. Slowly and meticulously, our hands caress through the steaming water and along our heated skin, lathering each other for our own pleasure. Resting my back against his chest, I welcome his hands on my breasts, sliding down my arms, reaching for my hands, and placing them against the wall. He encourages me to lean towards the wall and push my ass out to him. His movements are swift, assured, and I feel him throbbing inside of me again. His groan roars while I fight for breath. Leaning his head against mine he enjoys the position he holds me in - to the very end.“I love you, Ava.”

“I love you more than I can even tell you Sean.” I said, falling against his chest as my tears fight to return.

As soon as he gets into bed, I curl up into his welcoming arms, falling asleep sooner than I would like to.

The morning is bright and warm as I awake and smile, remembering the previous night. However, it quickly diminishes when I realize he is gone, having left a note at the bedside confirming an early departure he claims was for my sake.

Ava,

I love you, but I think it’s best I leave before you awake and get upset again by having to watch me go. Don’t worry, and I will call you as soon as we are done. Last day, baby, and then I’m all yours again. Get the shower ready for me tonight because I can’t wait to repeat last night. You don’t know what you did to me, I dreamed about you all night. You were so incredible, you
are
incredible. Don’t worry, everything is going to be fine. I will see you tonight, I promise.

I love you,

Sean

The immediate sadness he was hoping to avoid takes over me. I had hoped that I would have had one last chance to change his mind, and apparently he knew I would try.
I don’t know how he expects me to sit here all day, waiting. There is no way in hell I’m doing that.
I don’t hesitate going to the set with plans of stopping him. I call Ethan to warn him, and he greets me as soon as I arrive.

“Sean is not going to like you being here, are you sure you want to do this?” Ethan said, hesitating to walk me in.

“I’m not changing my mind,” I said, to his obvious disapproval. As we walk towards his trailer, there is a definite mood that develops between the two of us. I am not sure exactly what it is, fear maybe, or worry. Whatever it is, it is obvious Ethan and I are in the same place. We walk cautiously to Sean’s trailer. Ethan is leading the way, and suddenly I am not so anxious to come face to face with Sean as I thought. Ethan looks at me one last time before he opens the door and enters. I step through, seeing Sean sitting with Dillon, laughing. Sean’s expression changes instantaneously and dramatically, his eyes narrow as he alternates between Ethan and I. With a sudden rush, he slams he fists down on the table scaring poor Dillon right out of his chair.

“Now Sean, just calm down.” Ethan put his hands up trying to shield me.

Sean stands up and moves towards us. “Why the hell would you bring her here Ethan?”

“It’s not his fault. I came on my own!” I yelled at him.

“Ava, I thought we went through all this shit last night?”

“Last night didn’t change my mind, Sean.”

Sean raises his hands in the air, grasping his face as he looks up. “Ahhh son of …” he stands away from me, silent. “No. No Ava. Go home.” He turns to me suddenly, pointing towards the door.

“You can’t tell me what to do Sean.”

“You want to bet?” His eyes harden towards me.

“I won’t leave!” I yell, holding my stance.

“Ava, either you leave on your own or I will have security escort you out.”

“Sean, don’t you think that’s a bit much?” Ethan asked, placing a hand on Sean’s chest to hold him back from me.

Sean glares at him, “I don’t care what you think.”

“She is your wife,” Ethan said.

“My pregnant wife,” Sean sounded out perfectly for everyone to understand.

Ethan, wide eyed, looks back at me. “You didn’t tell me that.”

“Of course she didn’t,” Sean huffed.

“What difference does it make, whether I am here worried or at home worried?”

“It makes a big difference Ava. Here, you’re seeing it and it looks a lot worse than it is.” Sean said, crossing his arms and projecting his strong resolve in my face.

“I’m not leaving, Sean,” I said, lifting my chin up to him and crossing my arms. With a tense smile, he grabs my arm and drags me out of the trailer, both Ethan and Dillon following closely. “You’re hurting me Sean.” He doesn’t slow down, he simply changes from my arm to my hand - not that it is much better. I can barely keep up with his pace, stumbling and falling into his side, until Sean finds Randy, who looks confused at the display coming at him.

“Get her out of here, now!” Sean yelled at him.

“Calm down Sean. What’s wrong with you?” Randy asked, glancing over at me.

“I don’t want her here today, so make sure she gets home.” Sean slowed his words, emphasizing them rudely.

“I will take care of it,” Randy said, repeating Sean’s rude behavior.

“Thank you.”