Where I belong.

Part 20- the night cap

John and I went to some luxurious 5 star hotel. I wasn't a drinker as such but I was comfortable with the idea of having a couple of glasses before heading home.

"I think you might be hungry. I will add dinner too."
"Thank you."
"Gwen. You're beautiful. You don't need to stress like this. Relax. Talk to me. About anything. Even if you want to mention the meeting."
"There is nothing to say." I looked down.

After a couple of drinks I had loosened up. I was comfortable and John and I were having the time of our lives. After sometime, I yawned.

"Tired?" He asked.
"Exhausted."
"I will check you in. Don't worry. We don't need to fly if you're this exhausted."
"In separate rooms, also."
"Fine by me."
"Okay, let me just get the 'check in' out of the way. I will be back."

John went to book me in so that I could rest. I didn't know how I'd do this because I didn't have an overnight bag. I was really tried, I was emotionally drained, I just needed to sleep.

My room was ready. I was shown the way. As soon as I was in, I closed the door behind me. I didn't lock it. I took off the red dress and put it beside the bed. I got the bed ready and just as I was about to jump in, John walked in. He quickly shut the door.

"No no, come in." I said.
"Are you sure?"
"Aha. Over these weeks we've developed a good friendship. It's okay. I trust you."
"You trust me?" John asked confused.
"Yup. You can just sit here until I fall asleep."
"Sure." He replied awkwardly.

I hopped into bed and he sat beside me. At about 2 in the morning I was tossing and turning to feel if there was someone beside me. There was no one. I was used to having Bandz beside me but today I felt like I needed John there. He wasn't. I thought he left the room so I just rolled back to sleep.

"You looking for me" a very sleepy voice said.
"Mhmm." I replied in my sleep.

It wasn't long before he had slid into bed with me. He snuggled me and I felt his hard body on my back.

"You feel so good." He whispered.
"Oh John." I moaned as he caressed me.
He ran his hand on my curve and I felt his fingers getting a bit intimate. Then I remembered where I was and who I was with.

"John, stop!" I panicked.
"Wha- what's wrong." He said startled.
"I can't. I'm sorry. We can't."
"You're thinking about Bandz?"
"Not just that! I can't give myself to you. At least not before marriage."
"You're saying I'm going to marry you?"
"No no aaah forget it. Just...please we can't. I need to get some rest. You do too. We have work tomorrow."

He hesitantly stepped out of my bed.

"I mean it can stay between us. I won't tell him."
"John. Leave."
"Ah okay." He sighed.

I heard him whisper "damn" to himself as he closed my door.

Later during that morning we had to check out and fly out. I walked out of the shower to see a brand new floral dress placed on my bed.

"Wow, this is so beautiful." I whispered.
I called for the assistants at the hotel. A plump Brazillian woman with short curly hair walked in.

"Good morning Miss Palmer may I help you?"
"Yes uhm... Please. I went in for a shower and when I came out, I found this lovely dress on my bed. Could it be that you guys confused me for someone else? I didn't purchase anything here."
"Well Ma'am we were given instruction from the sir that we should put dress on bed. Miss Palmer, right?"
"Yes uhm... Who is this sir if I may ask?"
"Tall handsome man with broad shoulders and deep voice." she said in her Brazillian accent.
"I see...thank you. I will discuss it with him."

As soon as she left,  John stopped at the door.
"What do you think?"
"I love it...you didn't have to. I could have just worn the red dress."
"No no don't be humble about it. You deserve it.  You ready for breakfast before we leave?"
"I think we should skip it. Bandz is worried wherever he is."
"I will let this one go."
"Thanks."

So John and I were out and went back to the city. 

When we arrived at Smith Towers in the Rolls , I saw Bandz waiting. He looked like he had been searching for me. He was standing with Chantel.

"See ah. I told you they'd be back. Just got delayed." Chantel said to Bandz.

He rushed up to me.

"Where have you been?"
"Baby I can explain. I tried calling last night to tell you I wouldn't make it home but nobody answered."
"Because I was here all night waiting on you!"
"You shouldn't have. Baby it's not safe."
"Shut up! You're coming home with me!"
"Baby please." I cried.
"I planned a romantic dinner to apologize for everything but you did me so dirty! Is this how you do me?"
"Baby can we talk about this later, please I have to work."
"Why!"
"You know we need the money, please." I pleaded.

Chantel interrupted to save me.

"Mr. Bandz, sir please understand. This was strictly business. Nothing more. Forgive her. It happens with me too. Sometimes I get caught up with work and can never make it home on time. Please."
"Does he buy you dresses too?"
"Compliments of the company. Nothing personal. It is to make sure all employees are taken care of."

There was a moment of silence.

"Fine." He said "but tonight she is coming home. No meetings!
"We promise you." John said.

I watched Bandz turn from me and hop into the van. He fled away from the scene.