Take a Breath (Take 1) (24 page)

    I turn to Jessie and we both smile at one another.  

    Once the drinks are on the table Jessie raises her glass to me, “Are you ready?”  I nod.  

   “Fuck ‘em,” Jessie says and we clink glasses.  

 
 “Fuck ‘em,” I repeat back as we both down the glass again and
order another.  I’m now feeling the slight tipsy effect of the
drink and know that the next one must be slower.  

   “Jesus, that’s strong stuff.  We’ll be off our heads within a few minutes, if we’re not careful.”  

    Just then I feel a presence behind me and I look round. 

   “Hi Ana, long time no see.”  

 
  I stare into the eyes of my last and only one night stand. 
“Hi John, how are you doing?  John this is Jessie, Jessie,
John.”  Jessie gets up and shakes his hand.  

   “Oh you’re the John.”  John smiles and I elbow her to shut up.  

   “I hope whatever Ana has told you, it has all been good?”  

 
  Jessie spits her drink back in the glass and coughs.  I
quickly try and change the subject, “Not working today then
John?”  

 
  He shakes his head, “I was actually hoping to bump into
you.  I’m just here with a couple of mates Trevor and
Jackson.” 

 
  He points to a couple of men sitting at a table and we give them
a wave.  They then take that as their cue and make their way over
to us.  

 
 “So this is the famous Ana that you won’t stop talking
about.  I see your reputation precedes you Ana, you’re a
stunner.”  

 
  I shake hands with Jackson who is not shy in making his feelings
clear, whilst he pours his eyes all over me.  

    John thumps him in the arm, “Knock it off Jackson.”  

 
  I then shake hands with Trevor, who seems very shy, and Jackson
then quickly turns his attention to Jessie.  

   “So, how have you been Ana?”  

 
  I nod and sip my drink, “I’m fine thank you just same old, same
old.  What about you?”  Same old couldn’t be further from the
truth, but I didn’t want to get into details with John about
this.  

 
 “Well, ok, but you see I have this problem.  I really like
this girl and I’m not sure what to do about that.”  

    I sag my shoulders, “John, is it about me because I can’t…”  

 
  John interrupts me, “Yes Ana, it’s you.  I can’t stop
thinking about you since that night.  I kind of feel bad because I
did take advantage of the situation, but only because I wanted you so
much, not because I’m an asshole or anything.  I felt even worse
when Mr Bennett showed up at my apartment and started shouting at
me.  Boy is he intimidating.”  

 
  I wince inwardly for him.  “I’m really sorry about that
Tom, I only recently found out myself that he did this.”  

 
  He smiles, “It’s ok Ana; I felt I deserved it to be
honest.  I thought it was a good idea to stay away from you for a
while until the dust settles, but I haven’t stopped thinking about
you.  I want us to hang out Ana.  Wait, I’m not doing this
right am I?  I mean, I want to ask you out you know, on a proper
date.  I really do like you.  A lot.”  

 
  Oh dear, maybe coming here wasn’t a good idea.  I swig the
rest of my drink down for Dutch courage.  I hate being put in
these situations.  First Tony, now this.  “Tom, I can’t, I
have to be honest with you.  I’m seeing someone.”  The look
of disappointment rose in his face.  

   “Oh, I see.”  

 
  Jackson then decides to come bouncing round to me, “John, you’re
not doing your job properly; look the lovely lady’s drink is
empty.  What will you have lovely Ana?”  

 
  I jump as a familiar sexy voice comes from behind me, “She will
be having nothing from you asshole.  I’m taking her
home.”  

 
  Oh shit, am I in trouble.  I spin my bar stool around and
notice John moves a couple of steps away.  He really is
intimidated.  Jackson however, doesn’t seem the type to know when
to quit.

   “Hey, who do you think you are ordering the lady around?”  

 
  Jackson puts his hand on my shoulder and I immediately clam
up.  Oh double shit.  Wrong move Jackson.  Jake as if on
cue comes over to the man and grabs his hand and squeezes
tightly.  Jackson’s bravado has now gone as he lets out a yelp and
bends over.  Jake then leans over him and whispers in his ear,
     “You fucking lay your hands off her, or next time
it will be your balls I grab.  Do you get what I’m saying
asshole?”  

 
  Jackson nods frantically and Jake lets go of his hand.  He
glares over at John, a look of thunder on his face, which makes John
inadvertently step back even further.  Jackson’s face is as red as
a beetroot as he frantically rubs his wrist and tries to control his
breathing.  Jake then stands to face me expectantly.

   “Out now Ana.” 

 
  I sit rooted to the chair and just about everyone in the bar is
watching the spectacle.  Jessie’s looking stunned, but utterly
fascinated by the whole thing.  I still sit.  

   “Ana, do as you’re told.”  

 
  I can’t help it, it must be the drink making me brave, but I
smirk at him.  With that big mistake, Jake grabs me and hurls me
over his shoulder.

   “Jessie you too.  I’m taking you home.”  

 
  Jessie quickly does as she’s told and grabs both her bag and
mine.  Jake throws some money on the table for Sam and drags me
out of the bar despite my protests. 

He
crosses over the road, with me still propped up over his shoulder and
Jessie running along silently amused behind us.  He plonks me down
in front of his car and looks to Jessie.  

   “I thought I could trust you of all people Jessie.”  

 
  The madness erupts, “Don’t you dare take this out on Jessie,
she’s done nothing wrong.  You’re a fucking control freak.” 
Jake red faced looks at me and waves his finger.  

 
 “I would rather be a control freak and have you safe than to find
you dead in an alley somewhere.  You got that?  And stop
fucking swearing.”  

    I scream, “Argh, I hate you sometimes.” I stamp my feet.  

   “Good, now get in the fucking car, you too Jessie.”  

 
  We both get in as Jessie tries to calm the situation, “Jake
don’t be mad at us, it was just a quick drink and those guys at the bar
were harmless.  We weren’t going to accept a drink from them; they
hadn’t been there long before you came in.”  

    Jakes starts the car and makes his way out of the parking lot.  

   “Jessie, I appreciate what you’re trying to do, but it’s not washing with me at the moment ok?”  

 
  We all sit in uncomfortable silence for what seems like an
eternity, until eventually Jake pulls in to the Sunnyside apartment
complex, that Jessie lives on in Fairfax. 

I get out the car with her and she thanks Jake.  

    We give each other a hug and she whispers, “Are you going to be ok?”  

    I nod at her and we say our goodbyes.  

   “I’ll see you tomorrow.”  

 
  Jessie heads off and I climb back in the car.  I look over
towards Jake still mad as hell and sensing he feels the same.  He
won’t look at me and his hands are tightly wound over the steering
wheel.  Is he still going to be this way even after the killer’s
caught?  I have to wonder.  He pulls away still not looking
at me or uttering a word.  As Jake reverses into the garage, I
quickly get out as he stops and I let myself in.  Matthew isn’t
here, but I remember he has football practice at 5pm on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, so that’s where he will be now.  I rush up
to my room and slam the door not wanting to see or speak to Jake. 
A minute or so later, I have no choice as Jake practically rams his
6’3” frame into my room.  

   “I haven’t finished with you yet Ana, not by a long shot.”  

 
  I run around to get into my bathroom but he grabs me before I
can even get inside.  He lifts me up and takes me kicking and
screaming into his room.  “Jake put me down and leave me the fuck
alone.”  

    Jake smacks my bottom, “Language Ana.”  

    He places me by his bed as I edge myself up against his wall.  

 
 “You deliberately went against my wishes Ana and not only that
when I do find you at the bar, you have three jerk offs buzzing round
you like fucking dogs on heat.  What was that asshole John doing
there anyway?  What the fuck did he want?”  

 
  My goodness he was pissed.  Right back at ya Mr
Bennett.  “He just wanted to see how I was that’s all.  His
friend left a lot to be desired and probably deserved the shit you gave
him, but that doesn’t mean you can go around throwing me over your
shoulder every five minutes and dragging me back to your cave.” 
Jake steps closer to me, so close that it starts my breathing going and
my heart racing.  I want to be so mad at him, but he makes it so
hard at times.         “No one fucking touches
you, you got that Ana.  You’re mine.  You never disobey an
order from me like that again.”  

    I glare at him, “You’re ordering me now, like some Sergeant Major?”  I was beyond pissed now.  

 
 “Yes, that’s fucking right Ana.  You obviously haven’t got a
clue to this serious shit going on around you at the moment and think
it’s wise to put yourself out there, to anyone who can grab you and
take you away.  I’m not fucking having any of it ok?  I know
what’s best for you and you have to respect what I say as
gospel.”  

 
  I close my eyes, “And what happens after this killer is caught
Jake?  Are you still going to be throwing me over your shoulder in
bars and taking me back home?”  He places one finger in between my
breasts and slides down towards me belly.  An intoxicated moan
escapes me that I did not wish to let out.  Damn alcohol, you’ve
let me down.  

 
 “If I have to.  You don’t know how fucking crazy it makes me
to see other men drooling around you.  I want to round them all up
and beat the living crap out of them.  I’ve never felt this way
about anyone Ana.  You’ve cast some sort of spell on
me.”  

 
  I can’t take anymore.  I grab a handful of hair and push
his head towards mine in a frenzied kiss.  He squeezes my breasts
and I move my hand down his back, digging my fingernails in, and down
towards his gorgeous ass.  

    He moans in my mouth, “You taste of liquor.”  

 
  I reach down to unbuckle his belt and undo his trousers that
fall to the floor.  “Yeah, and I still fucking hate you Mr
Bennett.”  He yanks up my skirt, grabs my bum and lifts me up,
thumping me against the wall.  I can’t help it, a moan escapes
me.  How can I still be so angry but so turned on at the same
time?  I’ve never wanted anything as much as I want this right
now.  I’m grabbing a hold of his back as he thrusts his tongue
deep into my mouth.  

    He pulls away to say, “Watch your fucking language,” before finding my mouth again.  

 
  His hand wanders down to my thigh and as he does he grabs the
edge of my knickers and rips them off me in one fell swoop.  It
seems to be so easy for him, like it was a piece of paper.  He
places a hand in between my legs and puts a finger inside
me.  

   “Your pussy gives you away to me every time Ana.  You want me inside you so badly don’t you?”  

    He flicks his thumb around and starts rubbing my clit and I cry out.  

   “Do you want me inside you Ana?  Tell me and your wish is my command.”  

 
  I try to nod my head as my body quivers under his touch. 
“Yes Jake, please.”  He rubs on more and I feel as though I’m
coming apart.  

   “Please what Ana.”  

 
  This is torturous heaven, “Please Jake; I want to feel your cock
inside me.”  With that he releases his finger and props me up
further on the wall and inserts himself in me with one forceful
grunt.  I cry out at the pleasurable pain of the first entrance,
but it soon fades as he is pounding himself in me, up against the
wall.  His strength is enormous as he carries on and on burying
his head in my neck biting and grunting.  I’ve never had sex up
against the wall before.  The feeling of no control has the fire
in my pussy burn with desire.  He squeezes my hip and that one
little touch brings the tingles alight throughout my whole body. 
I know I am close, as I start to feel the walls tightening around
him.  “Jake,” I shudder.  

   “I know, let go Ana, let go for me.  Let me feel you around my cock.”  

    He grunts on and I let loose screaming out his name as I dig my nails into his back.  

   “Fuck, Ana, every fucking time you do this to me.”  

 
  He makes a beautiful animalistic sound as he releases his hot
cum inside, and like always I accept every single bit he’s got to
release.  He rests his forehead on my shoulder and I let out a
contented sigh. 

We
stay there a few moments until we hear the door open and Matthew’s
voice booming from downstairs.  Jake stiffens and quickly drops
me.  I almost fall to the floor and start giggling
uncontrollably.