Unplanned- Uncharted Routes

Chapter Sixteen

   After making one final check, Alyssa  locked then pulled her mini suitcase to the front door as she awaited Chase's arrival. She still found it hard to believe that she would be going to London for the weekend, it might be work related but she was no less excited about the trip.

   Chase had informed her that they were set to depart at 6:30am so they'd land around 8:45am giving them sufficient time to rest and prepare for the 7:pm meeting with their clients which meant he would be there any  minute.

  High with anticipation, Aly glanced at the clock which showed 5:40am, the same time at which she heard a knock at the door.
Instead of Chase, Carter was at the door.

"Good morning Ms Laurence, Mr Callaghan requested that I pick you up and take you to the air strip where he's awaiting your arrival. May I take your luggage?" He sounded so robotic... So programmed.

"Good morning Carter, thank you" She smiled and stepped aside for him to pick up the luggage.

Taking up her smaller bag with a few other things, Aly closed the door and followed Carter as excited as a child who was told she was going out to get ice cream.

   After putting the luggage in, Carter held the door open as Aly climbed into the backseat of the familiar black SUV then they drove off in silence.

   Her curiosity sparked when they  took a road that Aly knew wasn't the regular route to the airport.

"Um.. Aren't we going to the airport?" She basked puzzled.

"No ma'am" her breath hitched "I'm taking you to the airstrip, Mr Callaghan travels via the company's  jet"  She exhaled in relief.

"Oh" Hopefully she  didn't offend him.

Well jeez why didn't you  expect a millionaire to have a private jet? Aly mentally scolded herself.

Shortly after the awkward moment, Carter stopped as they had reached the airstrip where Chase stood with a few other of his guards, some of whom Aly was unfamiliar with

Behind them was the aircraft with Callaghan Corporations written on it.

Except for the two visits to his apartment,  this was the first Aly was seeing Chase causally dressed; he had on black jeans and tight fitting white shirt that made his chest and shoulders undeniably and irresistibly sexy. Highly inappropriate  thoughts filled her mind at the sight of him.

Unlike Overjoyed Aly, Wanton Aly was in perfect health, perhaps TOO healthy at times.

  "Good morning"  Aly greeted the small group as she approached them.

  Unlike her first few visits to the company, the guards actually spoke in full sentences this time around.

Taking her bag, Chase suggested they  got on board so they could leave on time.

  A man who looked in his forties introduced himself as Captain Carlos Nunez, a family friend and company pilot and a younger female with raven black hair as Jade, their attendant who shamelessly flirted with Chase.

Aly frowned in disgust at her behavior internally but had to smile hypocritically on the outside.

Shortly after settling in, Captain Nunez made the announcement that they should fasten their seatbelts as they were about to get ready for take off.

  Chase and Aly were sitting side by side; her by the window which she was starting to regret the second they began to taxi  down towards the end of the runway. Aly gripped the edge of the armrest tightly as they started to ascend.

"You'll be fine, we'll all be fine, Carlos has been doing this for years" Chased said in a teasing voice. "First flight?"

"Yeah" she replied still a bit shaken
up.

"Just sit back, close your eyes and relax" His hand covered hers and his fingers interlocked with her fingers.

Aly's spine tingled and a familiar sensation pooled deep down inside of as his thumb gently caressed the back of her hand. She stifled a moan when she felt the warmth of his touch.

"Please don't ever stop this sweet torment", Wanton Aly became a broken record with the repetition of those words.

Slowly Aly relaxed and closed her eyes as instructed, allowing herself to drift into a blissful calmness.

"As cute as you are when you sleep, I'm afraid it's time to wake up Alyssa" The sound of Chase's voice pulled her from her new found Nirvana.

Alarmed Aly woke up and immediately sat up looking around.

"We land shortly"

  "Land?Oh right... I'm on my way to  London with my boss for a meeting and we are currently God knows how many feet off ground aboard his jet." Aly mentally reminded herself and got nauseous at the memory of flying.

   After their descent and her view of the ground outside was enough proof the were no longer in the sky, Aly got up on wobbly legs as Chase spoke to Carlos. Thanking him, She got off the jet greeted by a gentleman dressed in the same uniform as Carter and the others back home who took her luggage from her.

"Dave Mills, bodyguard for Mr Callaghan" he extended his free hand.

"Alyssa Laurence, his PA" Aly shook his hand.

Dave took her things to a black car that he alighted from then returned for Chase's things as he had joined them outside.

"Welcome sir" Dave greeted him  politely before walking off to deposit the suitcase in the trunk with the others.

"Thank you Dave" He replied "Let's go"
They got into the car and drove off after Chase instructed Dave to go to "Royal Suites"

Fifteen minutes later they pulled up in front of a majestic building that surpassed the surrounding structures in size and style. Dave opened the door and they got out as a bellhop came to get their luggage.

"Welcome sir and ma'am" The doorman greeted the pair  upon entering. They returned the greeting and continued to the counter where the receptionists were.

"Mr Callaghan sir, welcome back, good to see you. Hello ma'am" an older lady with a deep British accent greeted them before getting off into talks with Chase.

Aly zoned out admiring the decor of the place, it indeed  had a
"Royal" look to the decor but her attention went back to the people at the counter when the lady wished them a lovely stay, adding that their suite has been prepared.

"Your suite?" She asked curiosly as soon as they were out of the ladies' earshot.

"Yup. Technically they're all my suites... It's my hotel" By his calmness anyone would think Aly had asked about his shoes.

So not only was she in London, Aly was also staying in a hotel owned by Callaghan Corp. Overjoyed Aly  managed to throw some confetti up in the air in celebration... She was getting there but not quite there yet.

Aly and Chase got off the elevator and walked to the reserved suite, the Imperial Penthouse Suite. Aly nearly fainted when the bellhop opened the door.