Mrs. Tattoo (Book 2 of Mr. Tattoo)

Chapter 25

Jason's P.O.V.
   We pull up to a little Italian restaurant. It shoved in the corner of a strip mall but seems quite busy. Hand in hand Sarah and I walk in. The lights are dim and the air smells so good. A hostess seats us in a corner booth. A candle on the table adds the extra light needed.
  Sarah picks up her menu and peaks over the top. I can tell she's smile from the way the soft wrinkles form around her eyes. As if was contagious I give her the same smile as I pick up my menu.
  We order our drinks, beer for me and hot tea for Sarah. She gives me another grin.
  "What?" I ask with a grin.
  "This lighting makes you look so sexy." She says blushing and looking away. I tap her foot with mine and her eyes find mine again.
  "You're beautiful." I say in response. She blushes more and the waiter takes our meal orders. Sarah get the mostaccioli and I get chicken with vegetables.
  "What did your dad talk to you about?" Sarah asks with a curious tone.
  "Keep an open mind please." I say taking her hand in mine. She nods her head.
  "I have to work for him every Monday and Tuesday. That starts next week. We also have to go to a gala for the major CEOs on Friday." I say not breaking my eyes away from her. She takes a deep breath and waits a minute.
  "I understand." She says.
  "Sarah I'm so sorry this had to happen. Are you really gonna be okay?" I ask her.
  "I have to get used it. Holding a grudge on the situation isn't going to help. It'll be fine." She says.
  "Okay." I say with apologetic eyes. She smiles lightly and looks away. She scans the crowd landing on a face. She studies it for a second
  "What?" I ask her as her eyes get bigger.
  "Thats a family friend. I'll be right back." She says leaving the table. I watch as she goes to a table with a few people around it. They start to talk for a minute and then she comes back.
"Sorry." She says when she returns.
"No worries. Speaking of random people who are we having as grooms men and brides maids?" I ask.
  "Kelsey is my maid of honor. Brandon is your best man. Olivia could be another one of my brides maids. I don't know who else honestly. I never had any friends living in the city. How about you?" She asks.
   "Alex is gonna be one of mine. So he can walk with Olivia." I say.
"I have no one else honestly." She says.
"I think two pairs is enough for us. Wouldn't you say?" I ask her.
"I guess so." She says.
"She tell me more about the wedding. I like it when you talk about it." I say with a smile.
"Okay well you need schedule a tuxedo fitting for you and your boys. The colors for the wedding are white, black and silver. Also I have this amazing idea that I've had since a little girl. I want you in a full tux with a tie. I want Alex and Brandon in slacks, white button down, bow tie, and suspenders. Do you think you could do that? Also I want to get out rings engraved. If that isn't too much to ask. Also I've been thinking about a venue and there is a mansion in Joliet that is absolutely beautiful inside. I want to go there this coming weekend for a visit and to get our day reserved." She says as she talks with her hands. I try keeping up as best as possible.
"I think you idea for the tuxedos are fantastic. I know a guy in the city and I'll call him as soon as possible. Also the rings are possible. I will call the mansion if you give me a number." I say with a smile.
"Thank you Jason your so amazing. Also is the color scheme good for you?" She asks.
"It's perfect." I say. The food arrives just as I finish my sentence. Sarah digs in right away. We've been sleeping a lot lately so we've been skipping out on meals. We both clear out plates in no time. The waiter brings our check and Sarah snags it before I can get it.
"My treat." She says placing the desired amount of cash inside. She hands it back to the waiter.
"Not fair." I grumble. She gives me a grin.
"Leave the tip then." She says. I shake my head as I set a ten on the table. We get up to leave.
The drive home goes by quickly and quietly. I pull into the driveway and see Olivia's car. Oh great. Sarah and I go inside. Sarah grabs her wedding planning stuff from the living room and takes it to my office. I follow her but stop at my sisters room. I knock lightly.
"Come in." Olivia's voice says from the other side. I walk in to find her and Zack watching TV. Is she never not with this guy?
"Olivia I need to talk to you. Alone." I state. Olivia whispers to Zack and he gets up to leave. I grab his arm before he walks out completely.
"I'm gonna talk to you next." I say low in his ear. I push him out the door and lock it. I sit on the edge of the bed next to Olivia.
"What's up?" She asks.
"I'm working for Dad." I say flatly.
"What? Why? How could you?" She says pushing me away.
"Olivia you don't understand." I say holding my hands up in defense.
"What don't I understand? Your working with a murder." She says loudly.
"Lower your voice. He took Sarah and if I didn't help him he was gonna hurt Sarah. I don't know how badly. I just didn't anything I could do to protect her." I say. Olivia's features soften as she now understands.
"Aw Jay I'm so sorry." She says pulling her close to her. I wrap my arms around her and tears fall. I don't care anymore as I hold onto my sister. Besides extending family she's all I really have. I sit there for a minute or two in her arms. If only I could have my moms arms to hold to me one last time.
"Hey it's gonna be okay." Olivia says pulling away from me. I wipe my eyes and take a few deep breaths. I collect myself.
"Thanks Olivia." I say. I get up and start to walk away but get stopped by Olivia's voice.
"Are you gonna talk to Zack?" She asks.
"Yes. Let me be a big brother." I chuckle leaving the room. Zack leans up against a door frame a few rooms away.
"My office." I say and he follows. We get in and I close the door. He sits in one of the chairs but I just lean against the front of the desk.
"Zack what are your intentions with my sister?" I ask.
"Being her boyfriend." I cross my arms and narrow my eyes at him.
"Liar. I can see it in your eyes." I say and he goes stiff.
"I'm sorry." He says.
"Stop fooling around with my sister or there will be consequences. You hurt her and I'll hurt you. Do you understand?" I ask him.
"Yes." He says.
"You have one week to grow some balls and tell her the truth be a man." I say flatly.
"Okay fine." He says and gets up and leaves. I finally head up stairs and see Sarah working on her magazines. She's now in pajamas too. I slip out my clothes and leave them in a pile by the door. I see Sarah's eyes flick to me every time I move. She bites her lip in the process.
"How about you take a break and cuddle with me for the night?" I ask her.
"Okay." She picks up all her stuff and moves it the the side table.
"You know Sarah, it's a proven fact that sleeping naked is better." I say winking at her.
"What's your point?" She asks crawling under the covers.
"Let's do it." I say. She studies my face. Makes a couple movements and tosses her clothes away. I do the same.
"I love you." I say pulling her close to me.
" I love you too." She says nuzzling into me. Her warm body feels nice in my hold. Her fingers play the hair at the nape of my neck as her big blue eyes stare into my chocolate brown ones. I can feel a smile grow on my lips, as if contagious she does the same. I pull her closer I kiss her forehead.
  "Goodnight babydoll ." I coo into her ear. She shivers at the name I've called her which makes me smile.
"Night bad boy."She says. I smile shut my eyes. I pace my breathing to hers and I find myself soon in a deep sleep.

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