52 Getting away with love (1/2)
This time when Joslyn opened her eyes, they were met with the bright light from the open balcony doors. She could hear the soft roar of the ocean and the chatter of the seagulls just past its rails. Once her eyes adjusted to the bright morning light, she noticed that there was someone sitting at the small table outside. As she focused her eyes more carefully, she realized it was Xavier. She stood on shaky legs and began to walk toward the open doors. As she grew closer, she noticed several different covered dishes on the small table. ”What's all this?” She asked as she stepped across the thresh hold.
He glanced up at her from over the brim of the sunglasses he was wearing, ”Breakfast, of course.” He set the tablet down and stood up. He took a step toward the other chair and pulled it out for her. ”Here sit down, Help yourself.” He plucked a small case off the table and handed it to her. ”Wear these. It's bright out here, and I can only imagine you have a headache about now.”
She laughed as she took the case he offered, ”You wouldn't be wrong.”
He chuckled, ”And that, my dear, is why I have this.” He opened the lid to one of the covered dishes. There was a small cup of tea and two Excedrin on it. Once that lid was set to the side, he lifted another lid, ”And this one.” That tray had a large plate of bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes, and mixed fruit. ”Eat up. When you're done, what do you say we go on a bit of a weekend getaway?”
Her hands stopped mid-air, she lowered them onto her lap and looked away. ”I… I… don't think that's the best idea.”
He arched a brow, ”Why not?”
She stared down at the hem of the tee-shirt she was wearing, tugging at its edges as she talked, ”You already did so much for me, I couldn't put you out more.”
”Nonsense…” Xavier interrupted, ”You aren't putting me out at all. You need a break, to get away from all this and I happen to have business I have to deal with, out of state.” He leaned forward and clamped a hand over hers, bringing her gaze up to meet his. ”Call it selfish of me, but I don't want to leave you here alone while I leave for the weekend.” He took one of her hands in his large hand and brought it to his lips. He placed a light kiss on each finger before continuing. ”Please go on this trip with me?”
”I…I…” Joslyn struggled to answer. {I know what I did last night, but this is moving way too fast! I… I just wanted to feel better… If I'm being honest, I just wanted revenge… I wanted to feel something for someone who wasn't Russ…} a tear slid down her cheek as her mind raced. Gentle fingers brushed away the trail of tears that spilled down her cheeks.
”Look at me, Joslyn.” His gentle words were met by shimmering aqua pools. He sent her a lazy smile before continuing, ”I have no expectations. I just want to know that you are safe while I'm away.” When he read the doubt still radiating from her, he added, ”You could go as my adviser… If that would make you feel better about it. The woman who usually accompanies me on these trips is… under the weather this week.” He gave her a pleading look, ”It would be doing me a huge service.”
Joslyn looked away running her free hand across the back of her neck, ”I… I… guess… If it would be a help to you.” Her sad eyes trailed from their connected hands, then across the numerous covered dishes, before finally meeting his pleading eyes. ”I do owe you a massive debt.”
His eyes light up beneath the lightly tented shades, ”Perfect! Go get cleaned up, we leave in an hour!” He jumped up and walked over to the open doors. He stopped beside her and placed a soft kiss to the top of her head before vanishing into the house.
Joslyn's mouth dropped in shock, ”An Hour?!” She ran behind him. ”I can't be ready in an hour! I need to get things from my apartment… I need to call work… I… I…” her words trailed off not wanting to say the rest out loud. {I need to find out if Russ is ok before I take off for a weekend.}
Xavier had already made it into his massive closet and taking shirts off hangers. He didn't stop what he was doing as he answered, ”It's fine we can pick up anything you need once we get there.”
Joslyn's eyes grew bigger, ”You can't do that!” She sputtered in frustration.
Xavier arched his brow as he took yet another shirt off a hanger. ”I can and I will if it means we can be on our way in an hour.”
”I'm sorry, I just can't. I'll stay behind…” Jos replied as she turned to leave the huge walk-in, only making a few steps into the bedroom before large arms gently circled her body.
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Xavier rested his chin on her shoulder. He sent her a pouting look into the mirror once their eyes met. ”Fine… I'll wait… How long do you need?”
Joslyn's expression softened as she thought of the answer. ”Two and a half? Will that be ok? I can call work and Raven both on my way over to the apartment. No one will be there today, so it should be a quick trip.” Jos watched in the mirror as he placed soft kisses along the top of her should and up the lower half of her neck as she spoke.
A satisfied smile curved his expression as he quickly released her and smacked her behind. ”Then you better hurry and get going… before both our plans get delayed farther.” He sent her a sexy grin before heading back into the closet.