Weapon of Desire (24 page)

Sneering he smiles “you haven’t got the balls.”

“Really?” I rise to his challenge holding my nerve with clammy hands tightly gripping the gun. He grins as I slightly lower my aim. Pulling back the trigger I send one failsafe bullet into the top of his thigh.

He yells in pain, doublin
g over and holds his leg. “You fucking bitch!”

Hearing
cars screeching to a halt behind me, I’m instantly aware that we’ve been joined by others including Simon brandishing a gun. The injured man hastily limps into the back of the silver car which accelerates away.

“Darcey,
give me the gun.” I recognise Nick’s voice.

Nick
and Simon lower their guns and take possession of mine. The other cars and security officers who I’ve never seen before all disperse immediately as Nick disposes of my gun into the Marina’s cloudy waters. He hastily sprints back towards Simon and me as we stand waiting outside his car. With full force he suddenly ploughs into Simon holding him up against the car.

“Don’t you ever fuck up again….do you hear me?” I have never seen Nick like this before.

“I’m sorry ……it won’t happen again.” Simon looks like a child compared to Nick’s larger frame.

“You bet it won’t or I will have you kicked out of the team.” Nick releases Simon and opens the rear car door hustling me
promptly inside.

We move
slowly away from the waterfront as Nick’s mobile phone buzzes from the front. He twists in his seat and smiles as he answers the call on loud speaker.

“Do you have
her?” I can hear the anxiety in Anthony’s voice.

“Yup she is here with me.” Nick grins and winks.

“Thank god, is she ok?”

“I’
m fine.” I shout unable to resist breaking up their conversation as if I’m not present.

“That was too close for comfort!
Simon next time this happens will be your last do you understand! Is everyone else ok?” I can hear Anthony pacing as he speaks.

“Yes they’re fine Anthony, I’
ll stay here with them as planned and Simon will bring Darcey to you.” Nick scans the area around the car.

“Hold on one minute I can’t
leave my Mum and friends………… we’ve just ordered seafood platters.” My brain is scrambling as I recall “I just shot a man. What if they come back?” I shock myself how easily I accept the crime I’ve just committed. I feel desensitised by the presence of guns as now part of my daily life. How wrong is this!

Anthony is not amused
. “What? Is he dead?”

Nick laughs “No but he’ll be hobbling around for a while.”

I can tell that Anthony doesn’t find this funny “Did anyone see and Nick have you disposed of the gun?”

“There were too many security cars surrounding us for
anyone to see and yes the gun has gone.” Nick fiddles with his gun before tucking it back inside his jacket.

I hear Anthony sigh “Nick I’ll speak to you later,
Simon bring Darcey to me.”

I feel angry that obviously Anthony has rearranged my evening without consulting me and is speaking to Simon and Nick as though I’m not
in the car with them. The full effect of the cocktails starts to loosen my tongue.

“Where are you and when did you arrange all of this? Did you set up the little gun fight too?”

Anthony replies with a stern tone “I think you’re forgetting the danger you’re in right now. Nick has already discussed the arrangements with Lola so stop worrying.”

We drive around the vicinity a
few times to satisfy Nick that there are no immediate threats. Simon pulls up back outside Willy’s bar as we sit in silence which makes me feel extremely awkward.

“Darcey, you wouldn’t believe how we’
ve all been to hell and back this afternoon to ensure you are safe. I think you should be mindful of how serious this is and our efforts to protect you.” Nick picks up his phone and storms from the car.

Simon
says nothing as he starts the engine and pulls away. I feel awful, how could I’ve be so disrespectful. He turns on the radio breaking the silence.

I
quickly tap out a text and send it to both Nick and Anthony.

“
Sorry, I’m not thinking straight. I’m forgetting I don’t live a normal life anymore. Darcey x
.”

Nick responds straightaway “
No worries enjoy tonight
.” 

Then Anthony
“
Just get your arse here. A x”

I smile to myself as Simon
veers into the entrance of the Arcazia Hotel. He steps out of the car to open my rear door.

“Simon I’
m so sorry for being such a bitch back there. I know it was my fault for persuading you to leave us alone in the bar, I do appreciate all that you do for me.”

He
smiles “come on Darcey, I’ll escort you up to Anthony”.

“Anthony is here and not at Hornchurch
?” my mouth hangs open in disbelief. “When did he get back?”

“About
an hour ago.” Simon offers his hand as I step out onto the paved entrance.

We walk to
gether to the glass lift at the rear of the foyer. Simon presses The Suite button and then swipes a security card. The lift softly jolts into motion taking us to the top floor of the hotel.

The doors open and there
is my sexy Anthony leaning against the lobby wall with legs and arms crossed in his don’t mess with me stance. He looks so hot in a navy suit and a plain, crisp, white shirt, with no tie and the top three buttons revealing those few stray hairs. His eyes meet mine and I smile excitedly wanting to tear off his shirt and drop to my knees for his pleasure.

“Thanks Simon.” Anthony steps forward uncrossing his arms
. “I’ll call when I need you to collect us.”

Simon nods and
steps back in the lift pressing another button. The doors softly close and we are alone.

Moving
slowly towards Anthony I wrap my arms around his waist “what have you been up to and why all the secrecy?”

“I’
ve organised a surprise for you but everything got a little side-tracked this afternoon.” Anthony slides his arms around my back.

“So you rescued m
e and had me brought here.” I’m so happy to see him that I intentionally block out the fact that I’ve just shot a man. Perhaps it’s the only way my head can handle what’s happening in my life.

“Yes, I want y
ou all to myself tonight as we’ll not be alone tomorrow.” Anthony whisks me up into his arms and carries me through to an amazing lounge with pure white leather sofas and a roof terrace overlooking the marina.

“Wow what a view!” I can’t tear my eyes away from the boats bobbing on the water below.

Anthony lowers me down and wraps his arms around me from behind. “Do you like my surprise?”

“Anthony it’
s amazing, how long can we stay? Forever?” I twist in his arms to face him.

“I’
m afraid The Suite is ours for tonight only.” His lips are tender against mine. “Darcey you taste of strawberries.”

I grin with
delight “so what have you got planned?”

He steps back and opens double doors to a white bedroom with red roses strategically placed in ginorm
ous vases, champagne on ice and pretty boxes beautifully tied with gold ribbon, placed in a neat pile on the bed.

“You did all
of this for me?” I pull him closer. “It feels like Christmas!”

Anthony stares down at me with a cheeky smirk
“I know what you need.”

“Oh really, what do I need?” I love
him when he is playful.

“You need a bubble bath with a glass of champagne after all that hard work
cooking, shopping and shooting baddies!” He hugs me tightly and steals another gentle kiss.

“Perhaps I’
ll need help with undressing, the shopping was pretty exhausting.” My hands wander happily down to his firm bottom squeezing his hips closer to mine.

Anthony’s eyes are
wide and focused “Ms Brooks, you’re completely under my control tonight. I’m going to devote every minute to your pleasure, starting now.” He lifts me up and carries me over to a sunken circular bath heaving full of bubbles. Fully dressed in his suit Anthony steps down into the bath and instantly releases me into the sea of foam.

In fits of laughter I struggle to get to my feet, weighted down by my drenched jeans and top. Anthony sits laughing
heartily removing his shoes and jacket throwing them to one side. Water saturates his white shirt, outlining his muscular frame. My eyes dance over his masculine shape immersed in the bubbles. Wow he looks good. I crawl along in between his legs, fingering his nipples through his sodden shirt. My lips find his as I kneel in front of him. Right now I’d do anything he asked me to, I’m totally under his spell. Anthony rests his arms on the edge of the bath and contently watches me. 

“Darcey I love
it when we are alone like this, you make me feel as though nothing else matters.” He reaches forward pulling me onto his warm body.

Astride his legs
, one by one I undo his buttons, opening his sodden shirt and running my fingers through his chest hairs. The sight is driving me wild like a woman possessed. “That is because nothing else matters. Anthony I need you inside me now.”

His
lips glide along my jaw bone and up my neck while I grind my hips against him.  He whispers softly “Darcey I’m going to tease you until you explode.”

I’
m suddenly thrown back amongst the bubbles as Anthony stands discarding his trousers and underwear stepping out of the bath, treating me to the sight of his naked behind under his translucent wet shirt. He pops the champagne bottle echoing in the huge lofty room as I remove my clothes throwing them across the room towards him then flopping back in the spacious tub.

He
hands me a glass as I drink in the sight of his bare thighs straddled above me. “Why don’t you join me?” I try to entice him back within my reach.

“Because we’
ve all night long and I know how you affect me if I was to come any closer.” Anthony sits naked in an armchair watching me splash around.

B
eing the temptress I raise my hips above the water so that my nipples peak through the bubbles. With finger tips I tweak them arching my back and inhale sharply as I feel the contraction deep down inside me. My eyes remain fixed on Anthony as he watches me play from the comfort of his chair.

“Darcey, touch yourself.” Anthony rests back further in his chair
teasing me with his legs parted.

Placing my glass at the side
of the bath, my hand wanders down in between my legs and gently circles the erect bud ready for attention. I rest back my head as my body wriggles enjoying the pinching of my nipples and stimulation between my thighs.

Anthony stands and walks to the edge of the bath
, his naked body is heavenly to view from below as I eagerly sit upright. “I want to take you to the edge of orgasm tonight over and over again until you can’t hold back anymore.” His eyes are deep and mesmerising as he squats to clasp my chin. “More importantly there’s another reason why I’ve brought you here tonight.” He holds out a hand for me to grasp.

I’
m in a dizzy state of exhilaration as he wraps me in a luxurious bathrobe and strolls over to the bed picking up one of the smaller gift boxes. “Darcey open this one first.” He holds the present out to me as we sit side by side on the edge of the bed.

Lift
ing the white velvet lid I gasp at the sight of a stunning diamond ring. I’m in shock and can’t find the words to express how I feel as Anthony watches me nervously.

“
Darcey please say you’ll be my wife, I want to share the rest of my life with you.” Anthony holds my hand bringing me back to the here and now. “I know that you think that this is too soon but I’m old enough to know when I’ve found the right person.”

My lips part to speak but no sound escapes. I
look into Anthony’s eyes and feel that same fluttering I felt the very first day we met. Am I just excited? My heart aches in my chest and I instantly yearn for his touch on my bare skin.

“Antho
ny it scares me how much I feel for you, I’ve never felt like this before. I suppose my question is could I live the rest of my life without you? I don’t think I could bear it.”

Anthony grins from ear to ear “so is that a yes?”

“Yes” I smile uncontrollably as Anthony dives on top of me overpowering my lips as we fall backwards amongst the presents. Rolling onto our sides I admire the sparkling stone inside the box as Anthony searches to claim my ring finger.

“Darcey, now that I’
m your man, I am going to devote every hour to satisfying you.” He tucks my hair behind my ear before pulling my damp body up onto his.

“
I’ve no intention of losing you to anyone.” He smiles mischievously “I want to learn more about your extreme kinky needs.”

I giggle with pleasure as his fingers explore inside my robe
sending tingles down my body. “Anthony you may not want to marry me after tasting my cooking tomorrow.”    

“Mar
c can teach you when you move in.” Anthony’s face turns solemn as he senses he may be pushing me too soon. “That’s when you return from Dubai.”

I sm
ile appreciating his patience “hopefully I can be home before Christmas.”

“Good i
dea Darcey, a Christmas wedding!” Anthony is like an excited child.

I am mindful as to not sound
negative “that sounds magical but shouldn’t we wait until the police investigation is all over?”

“Yes you’
re right; I don’t want our special day to be threatened.” Anthony’s hands wander down my bare back and over my bottom. He seems pensive with an emerging grin. “I have some more surprises for you.” Stretching sideways he presents another larger box.

This feels like Christmas and my Birthday all in one as
I sit astride Anthony pulling the gold bow to release the ribbon from the box. Inside is black tissue paper wrapping a beautiful black satin corset with tiny red embroidered flowers. Soft black ribbon laces the back with suspender clasps hanging loosely down as I hold up the bodice to appreciate the detail.

Anthony seems intrigued by my expression “do you like it?”

I look up smiling “It’s gorgeous.”

“Good” h
e lifts the paper to retrieve black stockings tucked underneath. “Let’s see what they look like on you.”

It’
s the most sensual experience having Anthony caress my shoulders, thighs and back as he tightens the corset ribbons and adjusts the clasps attaching the stockings. My breast heaves over the top of the corset and I blush a little at the sight of my erotic self in the mirror.

Anthony stares over
my shoulder approvingly. “You’re missing just one thing.” I inquisitively frown as I watch him stroll back to the bed and pick up another box. “This is what you need.”

I take the box
freeing the ribbon before lifting the lid. I peel back black paper to reveal 6 inch black stilettos. I can’t hide the pleasure at receiving new shoes and immediately sit back on the bed to size them up. “Oh my Anthony how did you know I love new shoes.”

“Stand up and give me the complete look.” Anthony leans back on the bed enjoying the fashion show.

I twirl in the six inches as the tied ribbons sway over my bare bottom. The shoes are so high and exude a sensation of power. I walk slowly back towards the bed and crawl in between his legs with the biggest grin on my face. “You like?”

Anthony slides his hand around my waist and onto my bottom easing me down onto him. “Goes without saying!” His tongue lines my lips and opens my mouth wider. Our excited eyes hold each other’s gaze as we roll around the bed with presents and gold ribbons sprawled about us.

“I think we are ready for the next box.” Anthony rises up to his knees towering over me. Stretching to one side he grasps another box. “I think this one next.”

I push myself upwards onto my elbows and twist sideways to tug at the
ribbon. “I don’t know what I’ve done to be worthy of all these gifts.” Behind the black paper is a selection of toys. My mouth drops open and I glare up at Anthony who looks nervous at my response. “Wow what do all these toys do?” I eagerly finger the rubber instruments then look back at Anthony who is grinning with relieved joy.