HER LOVE HER PAIN

Chapter Fourteen

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

“Mr Norman I grantee that your goods will reach their destination safely and on time”
The old man discussed with his team for a whole ten minutes before they finally decided to take the deal. The papers were signed and deal closed.
“Mr Zander here will walk you to the door am afraid there are some important issues that require my attention at the port. Thank you for choosing us again. Have a nice day sir”.
“Is very thing okay? The old man inquired.
“Oh yes no need to worry yourself I just need to meet with some of the captains who were not around when I was put in charge”, Joanne quipped gestured for the door kindly as both them walked out of the conference room. “It was a pleasure doing business with you”.
“Pleasure is all mine young lady”. Norman said as they parted.
“Welcome back. How did it go? Her assistant asked anxious to know the answer.
“We signed the account and why are you so jittery”, Joanne asked.
“It’s just that the company has wanted to sign Mr Norman on for five years now and you just did it. Yes”.
“Why the do I get a feeling that there is more to this than what are you not letting on”.
“Well it's just that some of the people below were betting on the whole situation. Some were saying that you were not going to close the deal while a few including me were sure you would show those male shovanist that you are boss and boom you just did it”, he finished adding dramatics which had Joanne laughing at her PA.
“Oh and before I forget Mr Hunter wants you in his office pronto”. 
“Is something wrong”, she asked immediately heading for Matthew's office. He’s secretary ushered her in the spacious office only to stop in her tracks when she came face to face with Ken who was standing by the window looking all sexy and mysterious.  His presence always managed to do things to her insides. Composing herself she moved towards Mathew's large desk
“Good afternoon sir. You called for me”.
“Yes dear, have a seat”, he said gesturing to the comfortable set of sofas. “So tell how did the meeting go? Mathew asked as his mind drift to his son’s words.

FLASHBACK
“Morning dad”.
“Morning son what brings you here do today? Mathew asked his eyes squinting over the computer.
“I am ready to set a date for the wedding”.
“Oh that's wonderful your mother will be so thrilled to hear this.  Mathew said looking away from his PC. We are so happy that you are finally going to settle down with someone worthy of you, someone who respects you and your family. She’s falling for you Ken. My only concern is you. Are you feeling the same way?
“That why am here, I am ready to set a date but on one condition. I need a fortnight with her. I want to get to know her better, two weeks just the two of us no parents or any other distractions. I want to know if we are compatible on all levels before I dive in this marriage thing”.
“Compatible? His father questioned.
“Yes I want to know if we are in sync physically, emotionally and sexually you name it. When we return we will get right to the wedding planning”, Kenneth finished dead serious.
“So where are you planning on going”, his father asked
“An island off the shore of Miami. Remember that island I bought a while back”, Kenneth quipped.
“Okay his father replied in understanding. Let’s just hope you don't regret anything. When do you plan on leaving? His father asked
“Today, if you could postpone her duties as acting CEO for just two weeks. I will have her back then and hopefully ready for our marriage life”.
“Okay let her finish up with the current meeting and I will let you two leave”, his father had agreed.
End of flashback

“And like that we signed the agreement, as of today Norman steel industries are working with us. He also invited us to their hand over party in January”, Joanne finished narrating the story to Mathew.
“Oh. That’s wonderful news my dear. I also have some good news for you”, Matthew said looking between a curious Joanne and Kenneth who had maintained his silence observing the traffic down below.
“You have done wonderfully so far and I expect the best out of you. And because of that am letting you get a short two weeks’ vacation with Kenneth. Why don't you go out and enjoy yourselves get to know each other more and hopefully when you come back I can finally order that tux for your big date”.
“I don't think it’s necessary, thank you Mr Hunter but there is no need for that and I bet Kenneth has a lot of work to attend to”, Joanne replied
“Actually precious am free and all yours for the next two weeks”, Ken said moving towards them. So what do you say? He asked staring into her brown eyes.
“I…., I guess if Mr Hunter is okay with it then I can go”, Joanne answered lost in his mysterious grey eyes.
“Then it's settled. Let me just call Denzel to bring your staff”, Matthew said already on the phone.
“I see you haven't changed your assistant”, Kenneth said
“I couldn't do that to him. He’s very good at what he does”, Joanne said looking away from his entrancing eyes. She felt that familiar shock run straight up her arm, turning brown eyes met the grey of his as he pulled into his arms
“I will let it slide if you promise me he will stay in his place”, Kenneth finished.
“In case you haven't noticed the only person taking up most of my attention is right in front of me”, she finished with a smart smile on her supple lips. Ken fought the urge to draw her in his arms and lay kisses on her enticing lips. Of let he craved her more and more, desperate for her touch.
“Come in”, Mathew interrupted the moment when he invited her assistant in the office.
“Miss Malaika your bag and coat”, he said bringing them to her but Ken took the staff from him dismissing him as he helped her in her channel trench coat.
“We will be leaving now dad, please let mum know”, Ken said
“You two take care of each other and come back with good news, Mathew waved to them as the elevator descended. He led to the waiting limousine.
“Straight for the airport”, Ken said busy on his phone.
“Hold on but I have to pack some clothes for the trip”, Joanne replied
No need Rosa already sent you bags ahead, Ken said putting away his phone. Now where were we before we were rudely interrupted by your PA? Ken said handing her glass of the bubble drink.
Taking a sip Joanne couldn't hold the moan of appreciation for the expensive beverage. Licking her lips she spoke up,
“This is really good”, she uttered looking at the raising bubbles only for the glass to be taken out of her hands and placed aside. “What are doing you”, she asked a smile playing on her lips?
“Picking up where we left off”, Ken said setting her on his lap. “Just where I want you he finished his hand moving sensually at the nape of her neck just as his lips descended on her neck laying feathery kisses on every inch of skin his lips could reach.
Joanne frowned at the loss his lips on her neck, only to be startled out of her skin when the driver opened the door; hiding her face in his chest she calmed her frantic beating heart.
“Give us a minute Simon”, Ken asked the driver still holding her tight. Are you okay now? He asked raising her chin to look in to her beautiful brown eyes? She nodded as he left a lingering kiss on her lips.
Good now let's go we have a plane to catch. Getting out they walked to the private jet the paparazzi across the tarmac shouting, their cameras going off as they moved towards the plane, his security team following them, all the while his arm was wrapped tightly around her waist.
“It's another one”, Joanne uttered.
“What was that precious? Ken asked he couldn’t help but be amused at the current facial expression of his fiancée.
“It’s not the one we used to fly from home”, Joanne explained
“That because you used my father's jet this one is mine, but they both bare the Hunter name”.
“Don't they confuse people at the airport? Joanne asked
“No precious both planes have different crew members”, he said helping her up the stairs. He helped her strap in and in no time they in air.
“So where are going?
“It's a surprise just hold on we’ll be there in no time”, he said and true to his words were landing. Stepping on to tarmac the sun was blazing hot, and the cool breeze was welcomed. “This place is so beautiful”.
“Welcome to paradise precious”, Ken said his hand guiding her in to the waiting Rover. “We will be driving to the other side of the island where a boat will take us to the villa”, he informed her noticing the change behaviour, worry in her eyes. Concerned he asked if she was exhausted.
“Just a little bit but that won't stop me from enjoying this tropical view Joanne said eyes longingly looking at the clear blue waters of the vast ocean.
“Don't worry you have a whole two weeks to enjoy that”. They got to the harbour where they got on a luxury speed boat and after twenty minutes of crewing on the water surface they approached a sole island with a breath taking Mediterranean style villa
“Here we are sir”, 
“Thank you mike, so you’re staying on the estate as arranged I guess”, Ken finished with captain of the yacht as he walked over to his wonder struck fiancée who was enjoying the of the view beach as their luggage was taken up to the house.
“Am happy you like it”, Ken said has his arms circled her waist drawing her back flush against his chest. A sigh of satisfaction leaving his lips He laid a kiss on her head as they enjoyed the sunset.
“It so beautiful, I could stay here forever”.
“You never know maybe we will be back here in no time”, Ken added
“Excuse me sir”.
“Anita, how are you. It’s been so long since I saw you guys.  I see you even have a little one”, Ken addressed the wife of the caretaker of his estate.
“Welcome back sir and yes this is little Javier. The Lord blessed us”, Anita said before turning towards Joanne.
Oh sorry, Anita I would like you meet my fiancée miss Malaika Joanne and Anita Rodriguez wife to the caretaker of the estate but also a splendid cook.
“Good evening ma'am”
“Good evening Mrs Rodriguez and please call Joanne or liaka”
“If that the case then call me Anita, Mrs Rodriguez makes me sound like an old woman” the two joked.
“Alright. So this Javier, Hello Javier”, Joanne greeted the little boy who was hiding behind his mother's leg,  but when she offered him a chocolate bar he came out like brave man taking the treat and saying words that were similar to thank you.
“Thank you ma'am, Anitah appreciated again before turn to ken once more. Sir your room is ready and super is on the stove. Please come in.
“Thank Anita”, Ken said as he led them up the stairs.
“Let me get this right we are sharing a bedroom in the big house”, Joanne asked as Ken guided her in to the master bed room closing the door behind them.
“Yes precious. I don't see the harm in it besides we are already engaged soon to married. Your things are through that door, he pointed to the closet and the bath is that way”.
Joanne moved to the walk-in closet to find their suit cases in the closet.
“I will take you shopping tomorrow and you can get whatever they forgot to pack”, Ken added
Is it okay for us to be sharing a room Joanne asked once again walking back into the massive bedroom only stop abruptly? There on bed before her was her Zeus in all his mighty sporting only his Calvin Klein underwear. From his rock hard abs to that God blessed package
Oh am sorry she said turning around but he stalked towards her his arms finding their way around her waist as usual.

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