A Parisian Fairytale

Chapter Seven

Not long after the champagne's arrival there was a firm knock on the suite door. Annabelle wandered over, flattened her dress, and ruffled her fingers through her hair and then opened the door. Johnny was stood chatting to his security team with his back to her. She knew she had made quite a bit of effort that evening, but was still surprised to see both Sean's and Travis' eyes widen when they saw her. Johnny slowly turned on the spot loosing his train of thought before dismissing the guys. He licked his lips nervously before saying "You look spectacular." He smiled leaning in and kissing both her cheeks before she showed him in. He headed straight to the champagne and smiled "May I?" "You ordered it?" She smirked closing the door. "Did your team not want to join?" "Oh darling no, they don't do everything with me... unless you prefer their company over mine?" He smirked pouring two glasses. "Not at all... and that's very good to know." She winked playing him at his own game. He held out a glass and she took it. He raised his and they clinked before sipping. "God that's good." Annabelle smirked making Johnny smile. "Only the best." He said as he wandered to admire the view from her room. She shuffled nervously from one foot to another. "I'm sure it's nothing compared to the view from your balcony." She said quietly and he turned. "Maybe you can come and see it again later and decide." Her eyes widened at the presumption but she loved it. She nodded smiling before approaching him. "So are you excited for this dinner?" She asked and he nodded. "Very much so. AL and I go way back." "Yes I read somewhere you have a unique friendship." "I'll say." He smirked taking another sip.

Johnny guided Annabelle out the suite door with hand gently resting on her lower back. She smiled sweetly and greeted Sean and Travis who both smiled and led the way to the nearby elevator. "Gina and Stephen are downstairs already boss. The car is waiting out the front. Restaurant is only 20 minutes away or so." Sean said as the lift doors closed. Johnny smiled and nodded his head. "How's your vacation going Annabelle?" Travis asked making her smile "very well thank you. It wasn't the best start, but it has potential." She looked round at Johnny who winked as the elevator doors opened. Gina glided up to the group in a gorgeous white dress and gold shoes. She looked sensational and Annabelle told her so, Stephen was lingering to the side, and waited for his wife to stop gushing over Annabelle, before the latter leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. She felt Johnny's hand return to her lower back. "Shall we get going?" He said quietly making Annabelle blush. She nodded and was happily escorted out to a waiting large SUV which she climbed into gracefully.

Dinner went surprisingly well, Annabelle managed to hold her own with the conversations and was utterly charming. Johnny was most impressed, and it hadn't gone unnoticed by the group how he often was caught looking and admiring her. Gina found it most entertaining and nudged her husband on more than one occasion. Especially when Johnny completely failed to notice the wait staff clearing his plate, something most unusual for a man who normally was eternally grateful for everything done for him. Annabelle had stuck to one glass of wine throughout dinner opting to not get drunk and potentially embarrass herself. She had very much enjoyed getting to know everyone and listened intently to Al's tales. It was getting late and the group all stood to leave, Johnny ever the gentleman stood and pulled out Annabelle's chair for her, helping her up. "Annabelle, you must give me your number. Next time I'm in London. I would love to catch up." Noor said sweetly making Annabelle's eyes widen. "Oh, of course. Yes.." she took the phone and entered her phone number dumbfounded that this was happening before Johnny guided her to the foyer of the restaurant. They said their goodbyes and climbed back into the car.

"Nightcap?" Gina asked as they arrived at the hotel. "I wouldn't say no." Annabelle smiled coyly. "Johnny?" She asked innocently. "Sounds like a plan doll." She nodded and began to make conversation with Gina. The group soon entered the hotel and made their way into the small chic bar. Stephen ordered drinks and the group continued their conversations. "So are you looking forward to your move?" Gina asked. "Yes I think so. It will be nice to have my own place again. Plus I'll still be near everything." "Yes very true, we love it where we are. You'll have to let me know when you're all settled!" "Yes I will, my sister is already planning to come over in the Autumn too which will be nice, we don't get to see each other much. Her life in Oz has just taken off madly." "It's an incredible country." Stephen added. Johnny had chosen to sit beside Annabelle who was doing her best to keep her cool. He looked incredibly handsome in his multiple layers, and suit trousers. His shirt sleeves were rolled up showing off his large biceps. Annabelle leaned forward to grab her glass and sat back accidentally on purpose sitting closer to Johnny. She could smell his cologne from where she was, it smelled delicious. He discreetly threw an arm round the back of the chesterfield couch and shuffled closer to her flustered body. They were playing a dangerous game, and both of them were not planning to give up anytime soon.

After an hour or so, Stephen and Gina stood opting to retire for the evening. The latter smirked as neither her close friend or his female acquaintance had noticed them standing for a good few moments, they were too busy conversing and looking at one another. "John I'll call you in the morning ok?" He nodded before standing, kissing Gina's cheek and hugging Stephen. "Yeah no sweat. See you then. Thanks for coming tonight." "No problem thanks for having us, see you later Annabelle!" Stephen said waving.  The woman bid the couple goodbye and looked at Johnny, she had decided although she was happy to flirt she was never going to make the first move. That's just not who she was. He sat back down and took a long sip of his drink almost finishing it before turning to her. "What would you like to do now?" He asked quietly. "I hadn't really thought.." she said. Although in her mind she had daydreamed about being a sexy seductive goddess who ripped his clothes off and had passionate sex with him all night. In reality, she was an averagely confident woman, who was not prepared to suggest anything of the sort. "Well how about you come check out the view from my suite now that it's dark? If we hurry, we'll see the tower sparkle in 5 minutes." She smirked and nodded, he downed his drink and stood holding his hand out to her. She tentatively took it knowing if they were spotted the story could end up in every tabloid around the world within seconds. She assumed he was just trying to help her up but was shocked when he didn't let go of it as they entered the foyer and headed to the elevators. The lift was going painfully slow when Johnny turned to Sean and Travis "I think you guys can clock off for the night. I'll call you if I need you." They nodded before he turned towards Annabelle and smiled.

He led her down the long corridor to his suite, she was surprised that they didn't even turn to bid the guys goodnight. Johnny opened his suite door and showed her in, shutting and locking the door behind himself. The suite hadn't changed much since that afternoon when she had joined him for lunch. Other than a guitar left lying on the couch, it was exactly the same. She slowly walked over to the large glass balcony doors and admired the view. She turned on the spot "Did we miss it?" She asked softly. Johnny looked at the watch and said "45 seconds." He stalked over to her. "I wonder what we can do to fill the time?" She asked looking up at him. He smirked and shrugged "I can think of a few things." He lent in and Annabelle followed suit, and as their lips met in a spine tingling kiss, it felt like fireworks had erupted within her. His tongue invaded her mouth, exploring it for the first time with passion, lust and desire. His hands had found her hips, and were now slowly making their way round her lower back pulling her flush to him, as hers wrapped around his neck, and were getting lost in his hair. The kiss seemed like it would never end, until the room lit up, it was still fairly dark but the sparkling glistening lights from the nearby Eiffel Tower filled the suite with a romantic glow. Johnny pulled back slowly, his eyes were darker than normal and he gasped for breath slightly before clearing his throat. Keeping her firmly in his arms, he looked directly at her, capturing her eyes, her checks were flushed and she had her bottom lip trapped between her teeth. He whispered "My view is definitely better."