The Risk: Scott's Story (Runaway Love Series Book 2) (14 page)

Do you tell Scott about me? Or do you feel it’s best not to tell him about his father? What’s he like? What are his interests? How does he do in school? I would appreciate it if you would let me know about my son, but I understand your need to continue punishing me. My wife tells me that you’ve called the house several times. Please, Liz, don’t cause me to stop sending you support for my son. You’ll always have a place in my heart. You and Scott mean the world to me. Kiss my son for me please.

I read the letter over several times until I feel the need to pour myself something to drink. My chest is feeling tight so I get up and pace the room.

So my mom just stopped cashing the checks? Why? The earliest postage date is a month before Child Protective Services took me away. I had no idea she’d stopped checking the mailbox. Just how far gone was my mother? I do remember hearing her on the phone a couple times fussing with someone – I assume now that it was probably my father’s wife.

I turn and look at the letter addressed to me. There’s no way I can read it right after I just read my mom’s letter. I need some time to process my parents’ relationship first. I walk out of the office and go downstairs to see my housekeeper, Maria, fixing dinner. I’m relieved to see she has returned after her three week vacation. She loves to go to the countryside where she owns another home. I admire Maria’s strength and tenacity. She’s what I’d consider the perfect motherly type of woman. I’d asked her a long time ago why she and her husband never had kids, and she opened up to me and told me she wasn’t able to have children. I think that’s what made me her bond even stronger – she wanted a child and I wanted a mother.

“Hey, Scott. I’m making dinner for you. Good thing I remembered to check my phone and noticed your message. Thank you for warning me you were coming back.” She laughs as she gives me a warm hug.

“Thank you, Maria. You must’ve heard my stomach.”

“Yes, I did. How was your trip?”

I usually confide in Maria, but I don’t feel like opening up to anyone right now.

“It was good. I actually learned quite a bit about myself and my past.”

I’m so lost in my thoughts that it takes me a few minutes to realize that Maria is calling me to come have a seat in the dining room.

I go and sit down, thanking her. Even though I’m starving, I sit there and start pushing my food around my plate as my thoughts take over. I take slow bites as I try to decide what I’m going to do. Do I stay and finish out my soccer contract or do I go back to the States to be close my child? After Grace pretty much confirmed her baby is mine, I know I need to consider my unborn child in all my decisions. My daughter will always first and I
will
be part of her life whether Grace and Tony like it or not. I owe Tony for saving Grace, but I don’t owe him my daughter. I wonder if Grace even went through with her vow renewal after my visit to her.

Damn it! Why do I keep torturing myself? Why do my thoughts always drift to Grace? I can’t keep living like this! I can’t let my pain and regret control my life, but I also can’t regret letting Grace back into my life. Seeing her again and hearing what I did to her have changed me. I no longer want to be an arrogant bastard. No, surprisingly enough, I want to be the good guy – the guy who cherishes and appreciates women, who cares about others more than himself, who is considerate toward other people… I know my prick card will always remain in my pocket and come out to play sometimes, but that’s what makes me Scott. I’ve gone from high risk to low risk. I laugh at myself.

I finish up my food and clean up my dishes. I lean on the counter and scroll through my phone.
The Therapist
pops up on my screen, and I remember her message to Maxine. Now seems like the perfect time to join their little game. I have a plan. Maxine knows I’ll never bring another women here besides Grace. Maxine only came here one time and left the same day. I think I’m going to treat Gigi to a weekend long vacation with me at my house.

Me: Hey Gloria, how about you spending the weekend with me?

I smile after I press send. Let the games begin. I go upstairs to take a shower. I pause when I walk past my office, but I just keep heading toward my room. I have plans right now and I can’t lose focus. I undress before I look in the mirror and start to flex. I guess being in the gym has really paid off! My phone chimes with a message.

The Therapist: Well, I did have plans, but of course being with you is so much better than anything else.

She takes the bait, so now it’s time to reel her in.

Me: Okay, sounds like fun. I’m going to shower, and I’ll be there to pick you up in three hours.

The Therapist: What should I bring? I thought we lived in the same building?

Me: I do live at the flat, but I’m at my home in Greenwich. I’d love for you to come out here.

The Therapist: A little get away sounds like a great idea. I’m going to get ready. See you soon. Xoxo

I turn the water on in the shower and all I can do is smile. If I know Maxine, she’ll be calling my phone soon. She thinks she can really pull a fast one on me? I was starting to think maybe she changed her crazy ways, but then again, I’m talking about Maxine. I’m not really that surprised, just disappointed.

I step out of the shower and look at my phone, but there isn’t anything from Maxine. Hmmm… Maybe Gloria didn’t call Maxine yet. Then again, females are unpredictable. I walk into my room, dry off, and spray some cologne on my body before I put on navy Prada pants, a crisp Tom Ford white shirt, and unlined blazer. Of course I pair my outfit off with my Tom Ford loafers and Aviators. I’m going to wine and dine Gloria and make her think I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her. I guess the old Scott will come out and have some fun and drink some whiskey. Why the hell not?

I walk out of my room and pull out my keys to lock my office door. I have to be ahead of this craziness I’m about to start. I walk downstairs and see Maria in the living room watching television. She turns around and smiles up at me. I cross my arms and lean against the doorway.

“Well, what do you think?”

“I see a very dashing gentleman looking to break a few hearts.”

“I’m glad you’re on the right track. I’m trying to break two hearts at one time. Are you staying here this weekend?”

“I always told you, Scott, that it’s not nice to break a heart, let alone two. Yes, I was going to stay in the lower room for the weekend.”

That will work perfectly just in case Maxine tries to ruin things before I want them ruined.

“Okay, great. I’m bringing a lady friend over. She’s not really anybody important to me. I just have to fix a simple problem, and she’s going to be here for the weekend to help me solve it. You’ll enjoy the show if you decide to watch.” I watch her smile and shake her head.

“Be good, Scott. See you when you get back.”

I wave to Maria and walk out the door. I walk to the garage, and I realize I have the perfect car here: an Audi R8 Spyder. I was lucky to have won this car from one of the other players on the team. Of course I had to get the paint changed to a black on black matte look.

I get in and my phone chimes.

Maxine: I want to see you this weekend

Maxine is quite clever. I laugh and start the car.

Me: Maybe next time. I have plans, darling.

I know she won’t like that very much. I pull out of the driveway and head toward my flat. I want to call Drew and fill him in, but I have to do this on my own. I speed toward my building, ready to have some fun, but when I pull up, I see Maxine and Gloria having a heated conversation outside. What’s funny is they don’t even notice me so I drive around.

Me: I’m pulling up. Are you downstairs?

The Therapist: Yes, I’m heading downstairs now. Can’t wait to see you!

I can’t wait either
, I say to myself. This time around, I pull up to the building and park. I watch her walk toward me with her beautiful red hair swinging across her shoulders. She’s wearing a black Balmain bandage dress that accentuates her perfectly curvy body. I get out the car and walk around to open the door for her. I notice she has a cute little overnight bag - how sweet. I nod to her after she gets in and she smiles back at me.

I turn to walk back around to the driver side when I spot Maxine driving by in her Mini Cooper. I wave and get inside then pull away from the curb.

“Well, Gloria, I hope you’re ready for an adventure.”

“I honestly believe anything with you is an adventure.”

That’s what I want to hear as we head back to my home. Like they say, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. I hope it isn’t me getting hurt in the end.

We pull up to my home, and I watch as her eyes open wide. I pull up to the front walkway and turn the car off and walk around to open the door for her. I reach for her hand to help her out. She smiles and I walk her toward the house.

“Nice garden.”

“Thank you. I’ll let the gardener know.” I hear her chuckle.

I open the door and I can smell the delicious meal Maria must have prepared for us. My mouth waters as I wonder what she left. I knew I loved that lady for a reason!

I give Gloria a short, simple tour and watch her lighten up when I show her each part of the house. I can hear her phone constantly going off, but she’s ignoring it.

“You sure you don’t have to answer your phone for work?”

She looks shocked and pulls her phone out to silence it.

“Oh, it’s nobody important. Besides, all my calls are redirected to another therapist because I’m having a weekend with you. I don’t want anything, or anyone, to interrupt us.”

I pull her in for a hug and kiss. She smells real sweet, but that’s all it is. I walk her into the kitchen to make up our plates.

“Are you hungry, Gloria?”

She takes a seat in the same place Grace was sitting when she was here. I notice Gloria was probably going for a Grace look, but nope, that’s not going to work on me. There’s simply no substitute for the original.

“Yeah, I would love to taste what smells good.”

“Great! But would you please moving to the next seat over?”

She gives me a bewildered look, but she moves without any comments and I smile. Maria made authentic Italian lasagna, and I can’t wait to taste it with garlic bread and a salad. I carry our plates into the dining room and Gloria follows behind me with a bottle of white wine. I notice Gloria has on some very high heels that make her legs look even longer and more toned. I lick my lips just as she catches me checking her out. She smiles seductively at me.

“So, Gloria, what made you agree to spend the weekend with me? I haven’t seen or talked to you in a few weeks, I believe.”

“Maybe that’s why - I miss you because I haven’t seen you around the building lately.”

“What if I say I couldn’t stop thinking about you after our night together?”

She smiles. “Well, you pretty much pushed me out of your bed, but I can believe it. We did have a great time.”

I sip my wine and watch her eat her food.

“What would you say if I told you I want to be exclusive with you? What do you think about that?”

She coughs and chokes on her food. “What?”

I bite into the bread and look at her while she’s trying to process what I just said.

“I’m sorry, I would love to be exclusive with you, but what about Maxine?”

I lean back in my chair. “What about her? She’s not my girl. I was thinking maybe I could invite her over tomorrow to give her the official news that I’ve officially found someone who stole my heart.”

I watch as all the color drains from her face, but she puts herself back together pretty quickly.

“If you feel like that’s a bad idea, let me know, but one way or another, she’ll need to know.”

“Oh, that’s fine with me. I can’t wait to see what she thinks.”

Tomorrow, Operation Take Down Maxine will be done, and I can make plans for my next move against Mr. Rivers. Gloria and I finish up our food and I tell her not to worry about the dishes. I grab her hand to take her upstairs to the guest room.

I sit down on the bed and tell her to take off her clothes for me. I know she isn’t shy, so I watch as she slowly turns around and asks for my help to unzip her dress.

She walks away and stands facing me as the dress falls on the floor showing off her pretty, perky breasts. She doesn’t have any panties on, which is always a good thing. She starts to take the heels off, but I tell her to keep them on. I tell her to come closer and she takes her time walking toward me.

“Undress me,” I order.

She takes off my clothes one item at a time. I crawl onto the bed and tell her it’s her turn to be in control since she likes to run everything.

“I’m glad you’ve taken notice.”

She straddles me and I bite my lip so I don’t let a moan escape my mouth. I notice she hasn’t put a condom on me so I look at her and shake my head.

“Oops, sorry. He looked ready, so I thought it was okay.”

“Don’t ever think it’s okay to not use protection. Go in my drawer to get a condom to put on my fucking dick and get back on top.”

She smiles and does as I say. She does feel good without protection, but I don’t trust her enough and I only want to feel Grace’s pussy closing around my uncovered cock.

Gloria gets back in position and rides me nice and slowly, and I see that she’s trying to adjust herself on my cock. She traces her fingers across my tattoo, and I close my eyes so I don’t react when she kisses it.

“I’ll never tell you to remove this because being with me, you’ll do it on your own.”

I smile back at her. She seems so confident in her abilities to control me. Screw that. I need to show her who’s really in control. I flip her over and tell her to get on all fours.

“I’m going to talk and you’re going to listen. You hear me?” I slap her ass and she yelps.

“Yes, Scott”

I slap and rub her ass a few times before I rub my fingers around her clit. It’s nice and hard like she’s ready for me. I pinch it and she moans out loud.

“You want me to pinch your clit harder?”

“Yes, please”