Jack and Ciara spent the next two days in Chicago in each other’s company before they took a flight back to Los Angeles. After a successful business campaign, they had been given a two week break period and Jack was bent on enjoying every time he had to spend with Ciara.
They walked hand in hand through the arrival area of the airport to where taxis parked, waiting for their next passenger. Ciara had convinced him against using a private taxi stating that sometimes, it was better to live life from another perspective. He frowned as she dragged him towards a taxi, opening the door as they both stepped in.
After informing the taxi of their proposed destination, he took off, driving out of the airport. She leaned on the window of the car as she watched buildings go past them in a blur. She sniffled the hair, smiling in satisfaction as she recalled the office sex they had at Jack’s office . After giving her her first orgasm of the night, he had placed her on the make-shift bed where they had gone many rounds of love making. She could see the passion in his eyes as he slammed into her. They had fucked into the night before he cummed into the rubber and collapsed beside her. They then spent some minutes cuddling naked under the blanket before falling asleep.
“You’re smiling,” Jack noted, watching her lips twitch.
“Ohh. Yeah.” she returned from her reverie. She straightened up against the backrest of the car as she gave him a small smile. “It’s nothing. I just recalled a funny incident.”
The taxi soon stopped in front of her house and they alighted. Jack paid the driver off, leaving a fat tip as the middle aged man smiled, thanking him before driving off.
He was spending one week in Los Angeles at his lake house. He had planned to spend the week together with Ciara at his lake house, but she had declined, opting to only pay regular visits.
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“… I was wondering, would you be free later in the evening? I wanted to go shopping at the mall and I need someone to tag along.” Karen held her breath in anticipation as she waited for his response. She really needed to visit the mall, and since he had offered his presence anytime she needed him, she realized she could make do with his company since her Ciara was away.
“Sure. What time?”
“Six would be perfect.” she replied, grateful for his acceptance.
“Alright. I’ll come pick you up in about an hour.” She dropped the call and checked the time. It was about twenty minutes to five pm. She walked to the bedroom and got into the shower.
Two hours later, Jack arrived in his car. Dressed in black cargo pants and a turtle neck, she stood at her door after ringing the doorbell. She walked down the stairs past the sitting room and a few seconds later, the door was pulled open.
“Thank you.” She stated simply, locking her door securely.
Even in her pregnant stage, she still looked hot and sexually appealing in her baggy blue joggers and sweater. Her hair was tied securely under a scarf. Jack stared at her, unable to utter a word. Everytime he stared at her, he couldn’t believe his foolishness had cost him the pretty lady.
“You look beautiful tonight, as always.” He complimented, speaking for the first time since they started their short trip to the mall. A pop song was playing slowly in the background as he drove below 44mph.
“I was beginning to think you had gone dumb.” Karen joked. “And, thank you for the compliment.” She had been surprised when Jack said nothing throughout their journey leading to that point.
“I was struck by your beauty. Guess it put my mouth on lockdown.” He joked and her laughter filled the car.
“She was a very beautiful laughter. Won’t mind listening to it for an entire year.” he thought.
He drove into the parking lot of the mall and turned off the car engine. They both stepped out of the car simultaneously as they walked towards the huge door of the mall. The door opened up as they approached. The atmosphere inside the mall was noticeably different from that of outside thanks to the air-conditioning set.
They picked a shopping cart and wheeled it towards the different sections of the mall, picking the items they needed off the wall.
“How is work going on for you?” Jack tried to hold a conversation as he pushed the cart.
“Business is going on perfectly. We’ve recuperated since a certain investor decided to leave us in muddy waters.” She responded slyly and he needed no one to tell him that she just threw a subtle jab at him. He remained silent and continued pushing. After they had made up, none of them had spoken about that, and he was too ashamed to bring it up.
They got to the area which contained processed food and were almost walking past when Karen heard a familiar voice. She stopped and waited for the person to appear around the shelf.
“Ciara!” She screamed in joy as she sighted Ciara also with a cart, shopping in the mall. They ran into each other’s arms as they hugged for over thirty seconds before breaking apart. “I thought you were in Chicago?”
“I just got back a few hours ago. Had to get some groceries here.” Ciara replied with a smile of her own.
Karen noticed a towering figure behind her. He was dressed in a hoodie and face cap that covered a part of his face and was just stepping out of the shadows of the shelfs.
“Darling, I got the processed milk.” the male voice said, dropping it in her cart. Jack froze for a moment as he heard the voice. It sounded very familiar and he could swear that he could recognize that voice anywhere, just that now, the figure was covered in a hoodie and face cap.
Karen looked from Ciara to the male figure in a questioning manner and when Ciara caught her gaze, she understood the question. “Who was he?”
“Girly, meet my boyfriend, Harry. Harry, my best friend, Karen.” Ciara introduced but was interrupted by a loud “What!” that came from a voice beside them.
Karen turned to see Jack staring intently at Harry before stepping up to him. “I think this is my introduction. Nice to meet you Mr Harry Blake.” Jack spoke, stretching his hand for a handshake which Harry accepted. The two girls stared at each other in surprise before staring back at the men who stared squarely at each other, their arms still linked together.
“Mr Harry of Harr communications. Nice to meet again.” Karen spoke, trying to break the tension and it worked, cos Harry took his hand out of Jack’s grip and shook hands with her, offering her a small polite smile.
“The pleasure is mine, karen.” Harry replied like they were already friends. They had met a few times in the boardroom and we’re business partners.
“Do you both know each other?” It was Ciara’s turn to speak up now. She had noticed the uncomfortable silence between both men and really wanted to know what was wrong.
“Yes. We go a long way.”