If All Else Fails

Chapter 4 - Dinner

// Breanna Harmon's POV // 11:00 AM

Austin kissed my cheek as light poured out from the window, hitting my eyelids. I groaned, slowly sitting up in our bed as I turned to kiss him back. He gave me a soft smile, removing the hair out of my face.

"Gonna ask Leona out for dinner with us?" He asked, rubbing the scruff around his jawline.

My heart sped, and I could feel my face starting to heat up. Shit, I forgot that he wanted to meet Leona. I even momentarily forgot I was supposed to meet with her. I got up with a loud huff, strolling over to our bathroom to get changed into something nice.  After I get changed into a knee-length maroon dress, I head downstairs and slip into my high-heels as Austin hands me my purse.

"Thanks, babe," I tell him, opening up my phone messages to see what location Leona sent me for our next 'session'. It was a place I didn't recognize, so I typed it into my phone's GPS and left.

// Later... 1:00 PM //

"Leona. What is all this?" I asked, my purse dropping from my hand to the floor. The location was Overpriced with a capital O-, as it was beautiful and large hotel. The room she ordered had a king-size bed that had a glorious balcony. I looked around, sinking it all in. This must have cost a fucking fortune, it looked like a Honeymoon Suite!

She smiled wistfully, sitting up on her knees in the middle of the bed, wearing a small white v-neck with no bra and purple panties. She whistled as she looked at me, her lips turning up into a gentle smirk. "You look amazing," she spoke.

I hesitated, then sighed, "Don't avoid the question, Leona. How much did this cost you?" I asked, crawling into the bed to get closer to her. I'll have to be extra nice to her today, since I have to ask her to dinner and she can't stand Austin already...

She chuckled almost inaudibly, running her hands slowly up and down my body. Her eyes seemed to sparkle, filling me with lust. Every part on my body that she touch instantly burned up as a sensation. When I noticed the camera blinking on in the corner, I lifted her chin and looked into her eyes, as she kissed me quickly. Then we got to business...

// After...

Her arm rested around me, as she pulled me in closer to her naked but beautiful body. I could feel her smile against my skin as she kissed my shoulder, spooning up to me. I let out a sigh of satisfaction, the covers warm around us. The taste of her was sweet and still fresh in my mind, also mentioning that she's comforting after. I closed my eyes, when a flash of Austin came into my mind. 'Crap, I have to ask her.'

"Leona," I turned over to face her, memorizing how beautiful she is. I gave her a small kiss on the nape of her neck.

"Yes, Breanna?" She asked, pulling me against her so our bodies rubbed against one another in endless warmth.

I flushed slowly. "I know you will say no, and you'll hate me for even asking. But Austin really wants to have you over for dinner with us tonight," I said, nervously rubbing my hands together.

It took her a minute to answer. She then slowly took my hand and kissed my fingers, asking if it would make me happy if she did. I replied yes, so she agreed to come. I happily gave her the address to the restaurant Austin reserved, then soon left...

// At the Restaurant... 8:00 PM //

"Leona, I'm pleased to meet you. I love the films you star in," Austin stood up to shake her hand, a bright smile plastered across his face, to which Leona didn't shake. I brought her to our white-clothed table, and she was stunning in a black dress. However, noticeably, Leona wasn't in a good mood anymore.

"You can call it porn. That's what it is," She said flatly, taking her seat that I pulled out for her and crossed her legs. She was intimidating, and I automatically knew this was a bad idea.

Austin chuckled nervously, running a hand down his suit to the pant leg. He scrambled for words as he sat down, finally choking out, "So how is working with my wife? Actually, I'd probably know, I've done the same things to her," He laughed. She didn't.

"She really likes what's between my legs," Leona folded her arms with a wicked grin, and I kicked her gently under the table. She squinted at me, her brow furrowing. 'Play nice,' I mouthed to her as Austin told the waiter the food everyone wanted. She shook her head slowly and mouthed back, 'Make me.'

We ate in almost total silence, apart from a slight cough or scrape of a fork against porcelain. I was getting nervous, knowing Leona wanted to snap just at the sight of Austin. Then, she did. She set down her fork against her plate, louder than she had probably intended to.

Leona stared down Austin, directly in the eyes. "So, Austin, why did you hit your gorgeous wife a couple days ago?"

Silence. Dreadful silence. His head slowly turned towards me, as I looked down at my plate. He set down his fork and knife as his voice came out dark. Sounding matter-of-factly, he growled, "You told her."

"No Austin, I--" I stared to gather my words, but Leona interjected me.

"Your sorry excuse for love towards Bre is too painful for me to bear and watch. How she fucking stands you, is beyond me, you pathetic asshole," She said, face red as she slowly got up from her chair. "I'm done with this. Breanna, I can't do this. You continue to be with this prick who doesn't love you, even when you know how I feel."

I stared at her, my brown eyes shimmering wide. I watched her leave the table, and stood up to go after her, until Austin grabbed hold of my wrist painfully. He spoke low so that only I could hear.

"When we get home...I want you out of the house...I want you to go." He paid for the bill and left me, walking out towards the parking lot for the car.

// Later... 11:00 PM

I rested my head on my car's steering wheel, my breath coming out in wheezing gasps. I had finally stopped crying, with some of my belongings in the trunk and backseat of my car. Flashbacks of the hours before now replayed in my mind.

He beat me again, when I had tried to apologize, making my nose bleed and bruises everywhere on my body. He threw some of my stuff into the yard with lots of yelling, until I would finally cooperate and leave. He didn't say goodbye, or see me to the door. I don't have anywhere to go now... I don't know anywhere to go to...I'm lost. I turned my key to the ignition as my car roared to life. I drove for miles with blurry vision from the tears, seeing where I would guide myself to...

I held suitcases in both hands packed with my things, as I looked up at the big house. I sniffed, wiping my tear-stained face as I rang the doorbell hopefully. She answered, and one look at my face already told the story for her.

Leona pulled me into a hug, kissing my hair and holding me softly. I dropped my suitcases to the floor as she closed the door behind us. I knew she would let me cry as long as I wanted into her arms. She guided me over to her couch, making sure I felt safe...