Chapter 991 - The cost of freedom (6) (1/2)

~ Los Angeles, Safe house owned by White family ~

Benjamin and Harriet (aka Penny) arrived at the large villa. Jeff arranged a driver to take them there from White corp. HQ in a car with tinted glass, so that they are not at risk of being spotted by Harriet's parents, if they have people watching the area.

When they arrived, staff informed them that the dinner will be at 7:30 PM.

Both Benjamin and Harriet were pleasantly surprised to see change of clothes and nightwear available. Bathroom had towels and toiletries. Everything was perfect.

Two of them had their dinner in a huge dining room. The maids silently moved while exchanging plates and serving dishes in front of them. The food was delicious and pleasing to the eye.

Benjamin observed Harriet. She is very elegant. Her hands move like they are dancing, and she is taking small bites while eating soundlessly. He concluded that she came from such an environment, because when she ate pizza in his apartment, she was so clumsy that she managed to get tomato sauce in her hair. At that time, he laughed while asking if that is her first time to eat a pizza while watching a movie on the sofa… and now that he looks at her, he believes that it was her first time.

He sighed while wondering if he will ever be able to provide her with such a luxury.

After dinner, they moved to the bedroom. Few minutes later, the phone Sarah gave to Benjamin rang. It was a call from JoAnna, for Harriet.

Benjamin went to shower first, to give Harriet privacy for the call. He noticed that her eyes shifted while looking for a place from where she can talk undisturbed.

Harriet listened to JoAnna's explanation which can be summarized with: Benjamin can't stay in touch with both Harriet and his daughter, but the good thing is that the separation should be no longer than five months.

Harriet sighed. ”How much time we have to decide?”

”You should tell us as soon as possible, in case we need to create a new identity for Benjamin… and to stage his death. And if he will keep his current life, he should not delay going back to his place. If your parents notice that he is missing, they will start suspecting that something is off and even if they can't track you, they might hurt him while trying to get the information.”

Harriet took a deep breath. No matter if he stays with her or not, they need to decide soon. And if he chooses his daughter, this is their last night together.

Harriet sighed while remembering how Benjamin told her last time that Becca and she are the only two persons who make him happy. How can she ask him to decide between his child and her?

”Harriet…”, JoAnna's voice brought Harriet out from her thoughts. ”If he does not stay with you, we can tell him about your whereabouts as soon as it's safe. But not before that.”

”I understand. Thank you.” Harriet ended the call and looked toward the bathroom.

She can hear Benjamin singing and whistling under the shower. Silly man… somehow, he manages to make her smile even when she is sad.

Harriet knows that Benjamin is in a good mood because two of them are together, safe, under the protection of the mighty Jeffrey White, and also… he got a job which is by any standards better than the one he lost on the previous day.

”Done with the call?”, Benjamin asked when Harriet joined him in the shower.

She confirmed. ”I came to wash your back.”

”Oho!”, he exclaimed happily and gave her a peck on the lips before turning around. ”Wash me well, and I might return the favor…”, he teased.

Harriet laughed. He was goofing around and swayed his hips, and she hoped to memorize every second… because she can't be sure if this is their last time together.

They washed each other while laughing.

Benjamin carried her to the bed and covered her body with kisses. He pulled the cover over his head and kissed the inside of her thighs gently. He teased her with his tongue until she begged him to move closer to her core. He hummed in approval when he felt how wet she is.

Harriet panted heavily when he moved up on the pillow and embraced her.

She reached to stroke his erection.

He moved away. ”Be good.”

Harriet looked at him in confusion. He is ready, she is willing… what is the problem?

Benjamin's eyes shifted nervously. ”I didn't think that we will stay overnight, so I don't have any condoms on me.” He kissed her forehead. ”Sleep now. I will buy them tomorrow.”

Harriet frowned while thinking, what if there is no tomorrow for two of them? Will she just let their last night go without lovemaking?