Debbie smiles uncertainly at me. “Well...this isn’t something we usually allow…but let me speak to management. Leave it with me. What time would you like the pool to be available to you? And for how long?”
I smile to myself. “I think, Debbie, I’m going to need the pool all night long.”
CHAPTER THREE
Stella
Sitting alone in my hotel room, I let my misery wash over me. Dad hasn’t spoken to me since we argued over Jaxson on the beach, and now I’ve got the lonely night ahead of me to think it all over.
I never expected to come here and find love. I’m on vacation with my father for goodness sake. I didn’t expect to find someone, and I certainly didn’t expect for that someone to like me back…
When I think about the way Jaxson looked at me, I get the feeling he felt exactly the same I do. There was lust in his dark eyes, at least I think so. He looked at my body like he wanted to make me his own, and I wanted to give myself up to him. There’s a throbbing between my legs just at the thought of him tenderly kissing my lips. I’ve never even been kissed before, but I know it would be magical with Jaxson.
And now it’s never going to happen. No doubt dad has scared him off. Even if they were on good terms, I guess guys have an unspoken rule not to hit on their friend’s daughters. And honestly, I understand that in a way.
Before today, I never expected to be so attracted to an older man. Now that I’m twenty-one, I was expecting to find someone my own age who was mature enough to be suitable, but if Jaxson is my father’s age, that puts twenty years between us. Somehow, that makes him even sexier. He’s mature, sexy, and looks amazing for his age. He’s not like those dumb men on the beach who tried to hit on me with their creepy antics.
No, I felt like he really understood me. We only had a few minutes to talk and yet, I felt a connection so strong that I feel I’d be a fool to let it go without a fight. He can have anyone, but I want him to want me.
What were the chances of dad and Jaxson having their uncomfortable reunion after years apart on the beach today? What were the chances that I’d fall for the one man on Earth my dad can’t stand? I feel like fate has something to do with it. It’s placed me in a conundrum...do I follow my heart to Jaxson, or do I listen to my dad, who says Jaxson can’t be trusted?
I love my dad, but I feel like I’m old enough now to make my own choices, even if they turn out to be mistakes. I know that if I don’t explore these feelings I have for Jaxson I’ll regret it. But how am I supposed to find him now? This hotel is huge and he could be anywhere. Hell, maybe he’s flying back to New York tomorrow and I’ll spend my life knowing he’s somewhere nearby, but just out of reach.
I lay back on my bed to think about how I might find him. I’m so turned on just thinking about him on the beach today that I can’t concentrate. I’m lucky dad booked me my own room so I can just allow these feelings to wash over me. My pussy is throbbing and my mind begs me to pleasure myself, but I don’t want to touch myself. It wouldn’t be anywhere near as good as having Jaxson’s body on top of mine. I want to wrap my legs around his waist and let him take me long and hard. I want to feel him deep inside me. I want him to take my virginity.
But I guess now I’ll never know how that feels.
I feel like screaming into my pillow. I’m hot and bothered and completely frustrated. I don’t know how I’m going to sleep tonight, knowing he’s in the same hotel as me, but not in the same bed. I want him here beside me.
There’s a knock at my door and I nearly jump out of my skin. Surely he’s not here right now? I get my hopes up for a moment, but then I remember he has no way of finding me. It’s probably my dad. I sigh and get up, slowly making my way toward the door.
But it’s not my dad. In the doorway, is a woman in a slinky black dress waiting for me. She has a silver platter on her hand with a white envelope on it. I frown in confusion.
“Um...I wasn’t expecting any room service or anything.”
The woman smiles at me. “I’m not here for room service. I’ve been asked to deliver an invitation to you.”
I can feel my heart pounding against my chest. Is this Jaxson’s doing? I take the envelope from the platter and the woman walks away, sashaying her hips. I can barely believe that I might have an invitation to join Jaxson somewhere when he could have a woman like her. She’s slim and beautiful and confident...all the things I will never be. But when I open the envelope and see my name at the top of the note, I know there can’t be any kind of mistake here.
Dear Stella,
I need to see you again. Join me tonight by the pool at nine pm. I’ve made sure we can be alone...wear something nice. I want to see your beautiful body in a dress.
J.
My heart is racing so hard I think I might faint. He wants to see me again? I never expected that he’d do something like this for me.
I try to control my breathing, but my thoughts are running wild. I need to wear something amazing for him. I
