What happens in Vegas...

Chapter 12: Nola

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"Oh shit, that was intense!" he said trying to catch his breath after a while. When I didn't respond he turned to me to see that I drifted somewhere on the edge of unconsciousness my eyes rolling aimlessly and my lips slightly parted.

"Fuu-uuck you're really out of it, aren't you baby." he brushes hair away from my face in complete admiration. When I finally was able to communicate again I breathe out "Wow" still breathless. "I know baby, what was that?" he asked lightly amused. "I-I have never.." I was able to say and Jai nodded "Yeah, was it like three times for you?" I started laughing and blushing trying to hide my face with the blanket. "Hey. Hey!" Jai tried to get my attention pulling the blanket off of me, my bare skin and body for him to look at. "Own it! You deserve every second of it. Now let me kiss that dirty little mouth of yours." he kissed me satisfied with the results "..so loud. And filthy." he murmured. As I listened to him talk, he pulled me to his chest and we fell to sleep.

Before I knew it, a month had flown by so fast. Jai had been on the set a lot and some nights he was away doing promoting and interviews. He had asked me to come along on the set and at the beginning I went there to see him work. He was a professional. I couldn't believe that this goofball could turn his emotions off and acting on so easily when the camera was rolling.

I spent a lot of days in the City, sight-seeing and shopping, exhibitions and art galleries, concerts and shows. As much I adored Jai, me-time was much appreciated. I liked that I was invisible for the crowds. As soon as I was besides Jai, I was his +1 in everything we did, it was nice and exciting. But as an individual I needed to find my own path next to his and remember that I had life and friends before him.

Being alone in the city, walking around, enjoying my coffee, I had time to figure me out without Jai's intense interaction disorienting my thoughts. It was funny how one man could distract me so much with only raising his brow to me. One little movement on his beautiful face and he got all of my intention

Damn it! He's done it again! I cursed him in my mind shaking my head out of my dreamy thoughts when I realized I had stared one postcard for 5 minutes. And he's not even here!

I had skyped with my friends that left behind. I sent them postcards saying how much I missed them. We also made plans to meet someday, some how. Since I appointed Katherine to be the landlord of my apartement, we communicated often.

To continue my usual habit that I had back at home, I started to work as a volunteer at local dog pound which unexpectatly received a quite generous amount of money after Jai visited it. He'd smooched all the dogs there, which got me so in awe. Who would have guessed he was such a Teddybear.

On his days off we had workout together, but when he was busy with work I went for a morning run almost every day. At the gym we goofed around after a good workout. He'd usually chase me all sweaty and maniacal, grabbing me and forcing me to the ground, me yelling and laughing "Get off me, you reek!" and he responding "But you love it!" kissing and smearing his sweat all over me. Afterwards we took a bath togerther which contained all kinds of sporty activities. Some days I just did yoga at our hotel room which got Jai very excited and staring me from every possible angle.

I also updated my resume, since I was determined to get a job at one of the international companies I had on my long list of choises. My father had never cared to support my studies after highschool. He'd always thought I was a trophy wife material but still, great asset to him. Like he thought about all the female creatures. So educating myself more was my wish he suprisingly endured saying that atleast I had something to do on my free time. Not that he had any idea of my private life. I've educated myself, got many accuintances in that work area, gathering knowledges and work experiences as a freelancer. So I had gathered quite fascinating portfolio for myself. This was my leverage.

The first talkshow Jai had after us getting married was nervewrecking to me. The host 'grilled' him to tell the world all the juicy details of our relationship. Atleast I thought it was torturous. Jai on the other hand was stressfree, joking his way out of answering the serious things but still remaining honest. I could see his excitement and .. he was proud? Talking about how we met in Vegas and how he was compelled right away. And little bit of how we spend our time there. Commenting some pictures the host had ready to be showed. "I mean look at her!", "We laugh a lot", "Yeah, I mean sometimes it's difficult to arrange both lives and schedules but we've managed to make it work. Its worth the trouble" , "She's my lady". I listened him saying such things and blushed Holy shit! It's me he's talking about! There's no going back. For a moment I felt completely naked. Like I've lost my passport and somebody had a complete overview of my life and accounts. I shook it off, Just breathe, Anna. It will get easier, right?

I knew there was a lot to come. This was just the beginning. There were some red carpet events, galas and public appearances. Jai had the whole style team to pamper me and pick up my outfits. It was like I stood at one place and this force of nature was raging all around me, blowing and ripping my hair and yanking me towards different angles. But it was worth it. Always. I saw it in Jai's eyes. He was excited and proud, always calming me down and supporting me. He was my rock.

But that didn't surprise me, to be honest. He had strong support team around him- his family. From the Skype calls we had few times with his parents, had me in complete adoration. They were understanding and supportive, so warm and friendly. No wonder that Jai was such a gem, he had grown up surrounded with such love and affection. And I got to be part of it. Thinking about it made my heart hurt from happiness and thankfulness but also from sadness because after my mother died, I only had my father and we all know where that got me.

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A few months had passed since I came here, all lovey-dovey and both of us going on with our schedules. I just had received a phone call from the assistant from one of the companies I sent my CV and they wanted me to come for a job interview, which took place in my home country. My fathers words echoed in my head from the last time he had called to me when he'd received my letter of resignation, "It's amusing to see how you're going to make it without me backing you up. You think you're running off with some actor-guy and suddenly it's all fine?!" I had just listened without saying anything and ended the call. But I couldn't end these echoes in my head like I did with the phone call.

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