Secluded Affair

chapter 40

We get back to the apartment, and it's quiet; Richie must have gone out for a bit. I walk into the bedroom and flop down on the bed, my body weary from the emotional rollercoaster I've been on today. Every muscle in my body feels like I've been running a marathon, a headache beginning to form. I want to have a shower and crawl into bed and sleep so bad.

"Baby, no sleeping yet. Come on, follow me" I try to lift my head off the bed, but it's made of lead.

"So tired, Jonny, just want to sleep."

"No baby, come on" I try again, but I cannot lift my body physically. Jon notices my struggle, scoops me up bridal style and begins carrying me out of the room. He kicks open the bathroom door, and inside it's sensually lit with candles and a very inviting bubble bath in the corner.

He stands me up, helps take off my clothes, and guides me over to the bath. I climb in, and the warmth enveloping my muscles feels so good. I lay my head back against the tub and close my eyes. It's so warm and relaxing I don't ever want to get out; Jon comes and sits next to the tub on the floor.

"Are you ok, baby?"

"I am ok, and I'm just so exhausted, baby; today has just been a lot to deal with."

"I know, I am so sorry, honey, today didn't go to plan, that's for sure. I hope we are ok?"

"No, it didn't; we have a lot to work through, Jon. I'm not just going to sweep it under the rug and let it rot. But for right now, we are ok, and I don't have anything left in me today to fight with you. I want to relax and then go to bed." He nods his head in understanding.

"Is there anything I can get you?"

"No, I'm ok, thank you. Well, there is one thing?"

"Anything for you, sweetheart"

"Can I kiss you?" I look at him, and he has a cheeky smile.

"Anytime and as many as you want" He gets on his knees leans over the bath's edge. His hands cup my face, and slowly his lips descended upon mine. It feels nice to have him kiss me after the shit storm of a day we have had.

Jon takes the sponge and begins to wash my body; he starts with my feet and works his way up my legs and body. When he finishes, he begins to massage my shoulders, and my head rolls forward onto my chest as I relish the feeling his magic hands are bringing to my body. All too soon, Jon stops and stands up and grabs for a towel; he pulls the plug in the bath and then helps me stand up. He wraps the towel around my body and helps me out of the tub; I get dried and slip on my robe.

We walk back into the bedroom, go to the drawers, pull out my shorts and cami, slip them on and climb into bed. Jon sits next to me on the bed and gently strokes my head; he leans over and kisses me.

"I'll leave you to rest, baby; I'll just be out on the balcony."

"Ok, baby, I love you."

"I love you too, Darlin; get some rest" he kisses my forehead before standing up; I roll over onto my side and snuggle down further into the bed. I barely hear him leave the room before I fall asleep.

--Jons POV---

After I walk out of the bedroom, I walk into the kitchen, grab a beer, head out to the balcony, and sit at the table staring out into the darkness of the night. I spy Richie's cigs on the opposite chair. I take one out and light it, taking a slow drag and exhaling it slowly, enjoying the calming feeling it gives me. I sit there just thinking about how much of a total fuck up I have made, not only today but every time I have let my jealousy take over.

I finish my beer and decide to go back in and grab another couple of bottles, saving me from having to come in and out. I hear the front door open and close; I look through the glass door and see Rich walking back in; well, stumbling is a little more like it.