Irresistible Desire (A Savannah Novel) (5 page)

The electricity that shoots
through my hand and throughout my entire body was overwhelming and
I’m convinced I’m going to pass out on

the spot. I need to get a
grip, this interview is crucial to the magazine’s issue. I cannot
screw this up, I just need to remember this is a normal person and,
like Eloise said, we’re here to do a job.

Who was I kidding? He
wasn’t just a normal person he was the sexiest man on the freakin’
planet, with enough money to buy the whole country if he wanted to.
Thankfully I don’t have to speak to him during the interview. I
only have to observe…that’s it.

“Thanks, my parents will be
thrilled to learn you’re such a huge fan. They love your hotels,
they stay at the one you have in Hawaii every time they vacation
there.” I mentally congratulate myself on managing an entire
sentence without embarrassing myself.

“That’s great to hear, next
time they’ll be staying let me know and I’ll make sure they receive
complimentary spa passes.”

He flashes me a quick smile
again before sitting down in front of myself and Eloise. She shoots
off a list of questions and he answers each with short, predictable
answers. If I didn’t know better I would assume he anticipated each
and every question and had an answer planned for each one. He’s
probably been asked the same thing time thousands of times before
this.

“You’ve appeared in
numerous movies and television shows, do you plan on making a
career out of acting?” was her first question.

He responds quickly, “No, I
like my life the way it is now. I do some acting here and there but
it’s not something I wish to pursue professionally.

“You are known for your
charity work, is there any one charity that’s extra special to you?
If so why?” she shoots her second question fast.

“I think they’re all
important in their own way, but if I had to choose one that’s
special to me, it would be the Melody Knox Foundation. It’s a
foundation I started in honor of my sister who passed away from
leukemia at the young age of ten.” As he says this I can’t help but
notice the sadness in his eyes, though it disappears in
seconds.

“How are things with your
love life?” All your fans are dying to know if you’re still an
eligible bachelor, or have you sadly been taken off the market?” I
see a small smile pass Eloise’s lips as she asks this
question.

“I am very single. I’m only
twenty-six so I’m just living life, taking it as it comes to me.”
He replies, ever aloof.

“Looking for love or
enjoying being a bachelor?” she asks, typing away on her
laptop.

I can’t help but gaze at
him as he speaks, he’s hypnotizing. I’m watching him so intently
that I quickly dart my eyes towards the windows when he decides to
look my way.

“Single and not looking,
I’ve done the whole relationship thing and it’s not all it’s
cracked up to be. I’m enjoying the freedom that comes from casual
dating.”

Of course Mr. “amazingly
hot and filthy-rich” enjoys being a playboy. Typical rich male,
would rather hook up with a different woman every night, than
settle down with only one.

Eloise quickly types away
at her laptop, keeping up the momentum of the questions, “So when
you’re not working on building your empire, what do you do to let
loose and have fun? Do you have any hobbies that you enjoy doing
with your free time?”

I don’t know how Eloise can
keep her composure while looking into Kayden’s eyes as she asks him
these questions. They’re like volcanoes, full of explosive heat
which practically melts you in your seat.

“Well, I don’t have a lot
of free time on my hands. When I do get a chance to let loose, I
normally go four-wheeling with some buddies of mine back home. I
like to go hunting and fishing sometimes too. Any chance I get I
ride my horses and work around my ranch. I frequent my night clubs
on down time, I think of it as observing more than partying. I get
to see how my clubs are being run and whether we’re getting a good
turn out on the weekends.”

He clears his throat and
adjusts in the chair, still keeping his gaze locked on mine. I need
to get a grip, I have a boyfriend. Kayden Knox is the ultimate
womanizer, there is no way he is even slightly interested in me
anyway.

“Would you like a bottle of
water Kayden?” Eloise asks, standing quickly and taking quick
strides to her mini fridge.

“Yes please, thank you
ma‘am,” he replies with a thick, southern drawl.

Eloise hands him the water
and returns to her desk, situating herself back in front of her
laptop to continue the interview.

“We’ve seen numerous
Youtube videos of you performing at a few of your nightclubs, are
you planning on pursuing a career in music, or is that just another
one of your many hobbies?” Eloise asks.

“I only perform for fun, I
have no desire to enter the crazy circus they call the music
industry.” He replies nonchalantly.

She asks a few more
questions before wrapping up the interview. We give him the address
for the photo shoot and head over to Greystone Park for the mansion
photo shoot. Kayden offers to let me ride with him, but I insist I
drive myself so I can head straight home afterward.

We’ve completely lucked out
weather wise, it’s a warm breezy day in Beverly Hills and when I
arrive at Greystone, Reagan is already in the parking lot with
Kayden. I quickly park my car and head over to them.

“Glad you could finally
join us, Savannah.” Reagan teased.

“Hey! I drove as fast as I
could in this crazy ass traffic,” I say, smacking him playfully on
the arm.

“Well, now that the queen
has arrived can we start this photo-shoot? I don’t think Kayden
wants to spend the entire afternoon slumming it with the likes of
us.” With that Reagan motions towards the first spot he’ll be
shooting.

“You two are close friends
I take it?” Kayden asks while letting out the sexiest, melodic
laugh.

“Yes, Savannah Livingston
is my partner in crime at Envy.” Reagan winks at me, checking over
his camera and lighting.

Kayden was a natural,
taking little instruction as he poses for Reagan. We shoot in
various places around the mansion and as I watch the last few
angles against the Los Angeles skyline, I know Eloise will be
thrilled with the results. Kayden looks breathtakingly handsome,
there’s no doubt about that.

Decked in a pair of worn
blue jeans, a tight fitted black t-shirt and cowboy boots, Kayden
looks awesome. His dark and sun kissed skin reminding fans of his
southern heritage; well, that and the odd shot where he chooses to
don his black cowboy hat anyway. I really do have the best job,
allowed to just sit back in the sun and enjoy this.

“I think we have enough
here for Eloise to work with,” Reagan said, reaching out to shake
Kayden’s hand. “Thanks again for doing the shoot Kayden, we got
some great shots. Eloise will contact you soon so you can pick
which ones you want to use in the issue.”

“Thank you, this place was
perfect. I look forward to seeing how everything came out.” Kayden
shakes Reagan’s hand then turns towards me.

My heart beats rapidly in
my chest, so loud I swear everyone can hear it. No one has ever
affected me like he has and I’m a little taken aback by it. He
reaches out for my hand and I quickly shake it trying to pull away,
but he’s holding it firmly as he talks to me.

“Savannah it has been a
pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you again when
everyone flies into Houston for the party.” Finally letting go of
my hand, he smiles at me once more before walking towards his
rental car. He climbs into the back and disappears. It actually
pains me a little watching the car vanish in the distance, I was in
so much shock I couldn’t even manage to utter a “goodbye” before he
left.

“Holy shit Savannah! Kayden
Knox wants you, he didn‘t take his eyes off you the entire shoot!”
Reagan screams at me as soon as the car was out of view. “I cannot
believe this, America’s
Most Influential
Man
wants in your panties, I cannot wait to
tell Brooklyn this, she is going to FREAK OUT.” He says with a
devilish grin on his face.

“You’re imagining things
Reagan, there is no way that man has any interest in me, anyway, I
have a wonderful boyfriend who I love very much. I don’t plan on
being another notch on that guy’s belt. He doesn’t do the
‘relationship-thing’ as he made that very clear in his interview
this afternoon.”

“I just sent Brooklyn a text
about the shoot and Mr. “Tall, dark and into you", Reagan
says,
smiling a mischievous, unguarded,
all-teeth-showing grin.

“OMG Reagan, are you trying
to drive me insane? You know how Brooklyn is. She’s going to drive
me nuts, asking me hundred questions now about Kayden. She already
despises Logan, now you’re just adding fuel to the Brooklyn Bennett
Fire
.
” I roll my
eyes at him.

“Oh stop the dramatics, it
isn’t that bad. Admit it, you noticed it too it wasn’t just me.
He’d be an idiot not to notice how smoking hot you are.”

“You’re delusional Reagan;
I’m nowhere near as pretty as the models and actresses and whoever
else he’s dated. He is way out of my league. He was probably
staring at me the entire time, trying to figure out what the hell
was wrong with me.” I mutter and slam his trunk shut. “I could
barely form a sentence the entire time I was around him; I looked
like a stuttering idiot!”

“No, you worry too much,
I’ll see you tomorrow, I’m picking Brooklyn up around eight
o’clock. Smile Savannah, the world’s hottest guy wants you, he
wants you
really
bad!” He says, jumping into the driver seat of his black BMW
M6 Convertible.

“You’re such an ass! You’re
lucky I love you so much or I’d have to ruin that pretty face of
yours.” I spit at him.

“I know you can’t resist my
charm.” He winks at me and blows me a kiss, then speeds off down
the road.

I’ve been sitting in my car
for ten minutes, trying to absorb everything that Reagan said.
Dissecting every moment of today from the minute Kayden walked into
Eloise’s office, to when he said goodbye. This is insane, I need to
get a grip, drive home and forget about this entire day.

I decide to send Eloise a
quick text before I head home, letting her know how the photo shoot
went.

Me: Shoot went fantastic!
Reagan worked his magic with the camera and got some really great
photos. Kayden seemed very pleased with everything, said he looks
forward to seeing us all at the party in Houston for the
magazine.

I don’t wait for her to
respond, my nerves have subsided and the five bites of Caesar salad
at lunch are doing nothing to satisfy me, I’m starving. Since I’m
already in Beverly Hills I decide to stop by my parent’s house, we
canceled our weekly dinner tonight because of all the work both
Logan and I had on, but I imagine they’ve still made a ton of
food.

*****

Chapter 4

*****

It is five o’clock by the
time I park my car outside my parent’s house. I head up the
driveway and Frederick opens the door before I can even knock. I
don’t know how he does that. He must sit by the door watching the
driveway I swear.

He greets me with a smile,
“Good evening, Miss Savannah, we were not expecting you
tonight.”

“I know, I was in the area
working and decided to stop by and see Mom and Dad. Are they here?”
I hope they are because I’m starving.

“Your father is out but
your mother is in her office, on the phone with her tour manager I
believe.”

“Thank you Frederick, I’ll
head up and see if she’s up for some dinner with her favorite
daughter.” I head down the hallway towards my mother’s office,
their house was huge I could easily get lost. It was always fun
playing ‘hide and seek’ with my friends here, I knew all the best
hiding spots and no one was ever able to find me.

“Hey Mom, you busy?” I ask,
leaning in the doorway to her office.

She holds up her hand,
gesturing for me to hold on a moment. She was talking to her tour
manager about their upcoming U.S. tour which kicks off next week
and runs until the end of July. I quickly sit down on the sofa and
flick through a Rolling Stone magazine she has sitting on the
coffee table.