Loving Heart (The Broken Heart Series Book 3) (18 page)

“Constance?”

“Yes Ma’am.”

“Can you stay with me?”

“Of course Ma’am. Would you like me to run your bath?”

“No…Constance please, can you act like a twenty-year-old? You’re freaking me out.”

“I’m sorry. It’s my job. Nick said to treat you like a queen.”

“Nick said?” I squinted my eyes at her.

“Where am I?”

“You’re in Rensselaer County near Albany. Please don’t tell him I told you.” She whispered nervously looking around to see if anyone heard her.

“Who’s house is this?”

“Why Nick’s, of course.”

“What?”

“Yes. Nick owns the house. He received an inheritance four years ago from his mother and then a year ago from his father, so he said. They live in France and he bought this house with a friend…David Heens or Hearns or something like that. I know he recently passed away. The house was turned over to Nick. I don’t even know why he works. He doesn’t have to. He never did.” My heart stopped. I literally stopped breathing. I stood staring at Constance, my breath shallow and my hands clammy.

“Can you run the bath for me?”

“Yes of course, please don’t say anything…he’d kill me if he found out.” she giggled. “I don’t really get to speak to anyone. No one really comes here.”

“Of course, I know nothing” I winked at her. My hands began to tremble. I rummaged through my bag to find my cell phone. I couldn’t find it. I took the cell phone Nick gave me and placed on the night table. Then I heard a faint knock on the door.

“Just a minute.” I said nervously.

I walked over and opened the door. It was Nick.

“Jenesis, you haven’t even taken a shower.” he said walking in the bedroom.

“Well, Constance is getting it ready”

“Constance?”

“Yes.”

“Great…she’s a doll. A little slow, but a sweet kid.”

“Where am I Nick?” I asked.

“You’re safe. No need to worry.  I‘m going to take care of you.” He walked over to me, grabbed my hand and sat me on the bed. His eyes were soft and caring. “Jenesis, this is your home now. Don’t be shy. Anything you and the baby need, we’ll get it for you. We’re even setting up a birthing parlor in the main bathroom downstairs”

“What? I can’t have my baby here Nick. Michael has to be present. He’s the father.” I said reluctantly.

“I understand that. We could make arrangements for him to come.” He lifted my chin to meet his eyes.

“Come? Where is he Nick? He hasn’t called me? And you won’t tell me how he’s doing? Nick, where am I? Please just tell me.” I pleaded with my eyes.

“I can’t tell you. Just try to relax, Jen.”

“Constance…is that bath ready or have you’ve been spying again?” Nick said trying to embarrass her.

“No…sir. I mean yes sir, I’m done.” Nick stared at her, throwing daggers her way through his crystal blue eyes. Constance lowered her head and exited the room as quickly as she did when she entered the foyer downstairs at Max’s beck and call the first day I arrived here.

“Go take your bath. Do you need help getting in?”

“No…I’ll be fine. I’ll meet you downstairs.”

Nick closed the door behind him and gave me a wink. I grabbed my purse and locked the bathroom door. I charged my cell phone and dialed Michael’s number. It was disconnected. I called the firm and one of Michael co-workers answered.

“The Kennedy- Hunter firm, may I help you?” he said.

“I need to speak to Michael, it’s me Jenesis.”  I whispered.

“Jenesis?” the voice answered.

“Dammit, put Michael on the phone.” I pleaded.

“He isn’t here.” He said.

“Where is he?” I whispered practically choking I was so nervous.

“Steve, where’s Mikey?” he shouted.

“No…be quiet.” I whispered anxiously.

“Jen…you okay in there?” Nick shouted.

“Yes.” I barked nervously. I placed the phone on my chest covering the speaker. “I’ll be right out!” I shouted.

“Jenesis?” I heard Michael’s voice. I sighed and shut my eyes tightly. I heard the door knob turn. My stomach winced.

“Michael.” I whispered. I got nervous and placed the phone in my bag without hanging it up and wrapped it with a hand towel. Nick walked into the bathroom.

“Hey, what’s taking so long. You haven’t even showered.” He said suspiciously.

“I…I just didn’t want too. Is that okay? I’m feeling like I’m getting a cold.” I had to make up something, anything.

“The water is still warm. Take a bath instead of a shower. I’ll ask that nosy nancy maid of mine to make you some tea.” He chuckled.

I started to get undress and stepped into the bath water and sunk my head underneath. I lifted my head above water and gasped for air. Nick stood standing in front of me with his boxers on and no shirt.

“What are you doing in here?” I asked as the water seeped from mouth.

“I’m going to the next room to take a shower. I just wanted to tell you to take your time.” I swallowed hard. My cell phone was still on and wrapped in the hand towel in my bag near the sink, and if he found it, he would find out I made that call to Michael. My heart started racing. If he found that cell phone it would be over. “Do you want me to hand you the towel now?”

“No.” I hesitated for a moment. “No, I’m fine” He slid his boxers down his thighs, smiled at me, then turned around and walked away. He left me with my lips parted and my eyes glued to his ass. He knew exactly what to do at exactly the right time, distracting me with his beautiful body and round tight ass.

I got up quickly out of the tub and dressed to meet Nick downstairs. I grabbed the towel and took the phone and placed it in my bag. I needed that bag to be near me to keep in contact with Michael. I decided to play it smart and wear something a little revealing to keep Nick’s attention on me. I put on a black laced bra and panty to match. I walked over to the closet that was filled with beautiful dresses, blouses, jeans and even leggings. The shoe collection was ridiculous from stilettos to comfy Clarks.

As I entered the walk-in closet, I slid my fingers across the hangers to find something to wear. I noticed that there was different sized clothing, which seemed a little strange. I guess I wasn’t the only one hiding out in this mansion in protective custody. I stopped at a size six and tried on a red dress. I felt the presence of someone in the room. I turned around and it was Nick.

“Were you standing there the whole time?” I asked.

“Yes. You are so beautiful. You have the perfect body. You don’t need a bra with that dress. Please let me help you.”

“I…” I couldn’t say a word. I was mesmerized by his warm breath against my neck.

“Don’t worry. I won’t bite. Here drink this.” He handed me some tea and I drank it practically in one gulp. I was so thirsty.

He unsnapped my bra and trailed his fingers down my back. His touch sent a chill down my spine and I automatically grabbed my breasts to cover them.

“I’m going on my sixth month you know. I’m getting fat.” I giggled nervously.

“You’re perfect. I wouldn’t want you any other way.” He smiled as he placed my bra on the bed.

“I need help. Can you zip me up?” I stood there as he eyed me up and down. My heart raced as his piercing blue eyes ripped right through me. I began to feel hot and a little dizzy.

“Come to me.” he whispered. I started to walk towards him, feeling light headed when Constance opened the bedroom door.

“Sir, dinner is waiting.” she said abruptly.

“Do you fucking mind, Constance?” he said through gritted teeth. She looked at me and bowed her head, turned around and walked out. “Come to me Jenesis.” he motioned with his hand and I followed like a hypnotized puppy. I was feeling hot and dizzy.

“Nick, thank you for the clothes.” I whispered. He turned me around and pushed up against me gently. He slid his hands up and down my waist and I flinched.

“You’re welcome beautiful. You seem nervous. Are you okay?” he asked suspiciously.

“Nick, I don’t feel well. I feel like I’m going to faint.” I grabbed the top of his shoulders. I felt nauseous.

“What’s wrong, princess?” His voice became muffled. I saw two of him.

“Nick…Where am I?” I said as I landed on the floor. He grabbed me by the arms and dragged me to the bed.

“You’re here safe, with me.” I looked up at him, I shook my head and closed my eyes to get a clear picture of him but I couldn’t. The baby was moving inside of me.  I felt Nick’s hand between my legs. I grabbed his hand and tried to push it away. “Don’t fight me, I’m not going to hurt you. I’m not even going to touch you.”

“Nick…what have you done.” I mumbled.

“Sleep Jen…Just sleep and we will figure this out in the morning.” I shook my head and pushed my hands against his chest. Whatever Nick gave me to drink knocked me out like a light.

                                       ***   Michael     

I couldn’t hear Jenesis over the phone. She sounded panicky and I knew something was wrong. I hadn’t heard from her in three weeks. She called me from her regular cell phone. Smart move on her part. I traced the call and found her location. I got in my truck and drove over three hours to get to her. Every time I stepped on the gas, I thought of how Nick made up this lie about Marquis killing Cassandra and going after Jenesis. This was his way of making sure Jenesis was away from me and I fell for it like a Goddamn idiot.

My eyes were tearing and I felt as if I had rocks in my eyes. I couldn’t drive fast enough to get to this hell hole that Nick had Jenesis trapped in. My battery on my phone was dying out, so I plugged it into the car outlet. My hands were sweating and making it hard to hold on to the steering wheel. I let one hand go and I reached for a tissue, my eyes leaving the road for a second, when a car slammed into me from behind. I grabbed the wheel with both hands tightly and skidded off the road onto the shoulder. The car pulled up to the side of me. The window slid down on the passenger side of the car.

“What are you doing bro?” The man shouted.

“Nothing! What are you talking about?” I yelled angrily.

“You cut me off back there!” He barked.

“No I didn’t asshole, move out of the way. I’ve got to get out of here!” I growled.

“You’re not going anywhere.” The man pulled out a gun and before he pulled the trigger I stepped on the gas, slammed into his car and kept on driving.
Jesus Christ! What’s going on?
Now I knew Jenesis was in danger. I placed my foot on the gas and went ninety miles per hour to get to her. I had five minutes before I arrived at the location. I noticed the driveway itself was miles long. I stepped on the gas, pushing almost a hundred to get there faster. I finally got to the front of the house. The flood lights turned on, letting the owners know that someone was on their property. I didn’t care. I walked around the back and looked into the house and noticed no one was inside the kitchen, except a young girl dressed in a light blue uniform. I knocked on the window. She walked over cautiously gazing through the window.

“What do you want?” she whispered.

“Open the door…please…I’m hurt.” I held my stomach and pretended to be injured. She came closer towards me and opened the sliding doors, I tackled her to the ground and covered her mouth with my hand.

“Where is she?” I growled.

“Who?” she mumbled as I kept my hand over her mouth.

“Jenesis?” I grabbed her throat. “I’ll kill you right here. Where.Is.She?” I whispered.

“Okay…She’s upstairs. The first door on the right.” She cried.

“Get out. Stay out there until I leave this house. It’s going to get dangerous.” I locked the door behind her as I pushed her outside of the house.

I walked up the double staircase and headed to the right. I opened the door as quietly as I could.

“Well, if it isn’t Michael Hunter.” Nick said as he stood up from the bed confronting me completely…
naked
. I stood in the doorway, my mouth parted in awe. Jenesis was on the bed naked lying next to him. She seemed dazed and confused. “Come on in, we’re finished here.” He attempted to grab his boxers from the floor and as he bent down I jumped across the room and grabbed Nick and placed him in a choke hold.

“Get dressed Jenesis, NOW!” I shouted. She jumped out of the bed grabbed her bra and slipped on her pajamas that were nearest to the bed. She was wobbling at the knees. She seemed incoherent. But I didn’t have time to grab her. Nick was alive and well and I was going to make sure he wasn’t when I was through with him.

“No Jen, no! Don’t go! He doesn’t love you! Jen!” Nick yelled. She was so nervous and confused she dropped her purse and then ran out of the bedroom.

Jenesis

I could hear furniture being thrown around and grunts and groans from both of them. I ran down the staircase, trying to wake up my brain. I was dizzy. I still couldn’t see straight. I tripped on the way down the staircase and bumped into Max.

“Where are you going?” he shouted.