Isabelle (House of Jensen Series book 5)

Chapter 27

Federico's POV

In the past

Federico paces back and forth as his security men gives him a briefing, "Are you sure she's still in Denmark?"

"Yes sir we're we were assured as long as Johan cooperates no one will be harmed. They are banking he's desperate enough to save his sister."

"Thank you."

As he watches his security people leave the rom Federico calls Johan. "Isabelle is alive my intel states she is definitely alive and they want Amanda by your side."

"Are you sure we haven't been able to get any information on her whereabouts?"

He could hear the relief and frustration in his friend's voice. "My intel is good.  I think you should record a conversation with the prime minister before you give into his demands. Then try to get information out of him."

"That's a good idea it's going to be hard."

"He's going to think he's winning with Amanda by your side and the mask may slip. "Let the people choose you or him it's time."

"You're right I'll tell the prime minister I want Amanda by my side. I know they'll go after Bianca but I'm sending her to Spain to stay with my aunt."

"Good idea just make sure she knows the divorce won't really happen."

"We have already spoken about this scenario becoming a possibility. She's on board and knows she maybe kidnapped as well."

Freddie was impressed with their forward thinking. He hang up the phone and makes a start on his breakfast. He had an engagement to do that day."

The present

"This coast line is amazing not as great as Denmark or Italy but it's still beautiful."

We were driving on the bridge to Big Sur and Isabelle was right it was beautiful. "I can't wait till we go on honeymoon."

Our honeymoon, this felt like a honeymoon but it wasn't Isabelle wanted to go to Canada.

"You're not the only one darling." I smile broadly, "What?" She was looking at me funnily.

"My parents call each other darling and its sweet and very endearing. I want you to call me something else."

"You don't Like Izzy or darling?"

Most people call me a version of my name."

I have a think for a moment, "Belle?"

"Sounds like a Disney Princess.

"What about Elle or Ellie."

"Elle, I like Elle."

I kiss her, "Elle it is then."

The car stops and we get our hiking gear out the booth. We decide to hike along the streams and not touch the mountain. What with us being a future king and queen and not wanting to died.

"This is suppose to be easy." Elle was glistening with sweat It was running down her shirt, her forehead  and everywhere else. I dip a towel in the stream and give it to her.

"Thank you the state of me and you it's a good job there's no photographers taking pictures.

"Just enjoy yourself and don't worry about anything today."

She smiles and takes a sip from her water flask.  When we were finish taking pictures of ourselves and our surroundings. We start the trek to the car.

"Let's take a selfie and post it on the family's WhatsApp group."

We did stupid poses and send them to our family and friends.

"Home away from home I need a relaxing bath," Elle takes off her shoes and head for the bathroom.

"I'm going to have a shower we can order takeout when we are finish in the bathroom."

"Great I want to try Mexican food."

I bite into a tamale it was delicious.  I watch Elle add some more salsa to her chicken enchilada. The sauce was dripping down her mouth and hand. I watch her take a bite and savour the food.

"This is so good how have I never tried this before."

"I'm glad you like it Elle."

She blushes, "You should try the Guacamole dip it's delicious."

I get some bread and add some dip and mole to it. "Let me taste it."

I give her some of the bread and she takes a bite and moans. I wanted to take her then and there.

After we finish our dinner we settle on the sofa and watch a movie. I start to kiss her and she kisses me back then stops. "I'm sorry I'm not ready for all that yet. I want my memories to return first."

"When you say all that?"

"Sex I'm not ready for that yet but I have no problem fooling around with you. Until we get to know each other better."

"We are married it's okay to want and to have sex." I was surprise those words came out my mouth before I even realise what I was saying.

She face me, "I know it's just that I need to get to know you in a romantic sense all over again. The last few days have been so great I feel safe and secure when I'm with you. There are still other things we can do instead of sex. She kiss my neck and then my mouth as her hands go lower, I moan.

"I'm okay doing this but I need more time before I feel okay having sex."

I understand what she was saying I waited this long for her I can wait some more.

"Let me know when you're ready."

The next morning I found Elle searching in the bathroom draws for something, "Did you lose something?"

"I'm looking for a sanitary towel or tampon. It is my first period since I was kidnapped."

I was shocked wait does this mean she can or can't have children? "We can get one of the guards to go out and get you some okay."

I put a stray hair behind her ear and she looks at me with wide eyes.

"What's the matter?"

"Ask someone to get me a bunch of pads and tampons please then I need to tell you something. I had a flash of memory."

"Could you leave for a moment please I need to deal with the bleeding."

I close the bathroom door to give her some privacy and sit on the bed and wait for her.