Possessive: At Her Masters Side (Kingswood Saga Book 5) Completed

24. Geneva

Alex and Henry had been in and out of the club everyday since their parents visit, and finally tonight was the grand opening, yesterday all the contractors had left and the cleaning team had gone through with Jayne and I and checking everything. The club was ready, Jayne had told me the feedback from the staff was all good, and James had told her, it was going to be an incredible night.

I looked back at myself in the mirror, scowling at my image again before growling at the pile of discarded clothes on the bed. why was this so difficult, this was business, an opening, not a date. I could wear the dress I wore last time but kept rejecting that thought, I could phone Paris but I knew she was away and anyway, I could do this myself, I berated myself, I was an adult.

My heart raced as I thought of Alex and Henry, they had kept the professional vibe over the last few days but added extra looks and touches, something that no-one other than ourselves would easily notice or understand.  But after tonight the club was done and their words came back to taunt me. 

Were they still coming after me and was I going to run? Did I want to admit how I felt, was I strong enough to take them both on and step our of my comfort zone into their world.
It wasn't their name or money that worried me, it wasn't even the fact it was both of them, it was me, could I trust that I had made the right decision, after all I had got it so wrong last time I tried a relationship.

The doorbell ringing made me jump and I wondered who it could be, it was too early for the car? I opened the door to be greeted by a delivery man.
"Geneva Kingswood?" he asked and I nodded.
"Sign here please"
I signed my name on his delivery slip and he handed me a large box before walking away.  I took the box back inside, wondering who it was from, I was not expecting anything, and usually had any deliveries sent to the office.  There was no details on the outside of the package and I carried it through to the kitchen, placing it on the table and reaching for the scissors.

My jaw dropped when I lifted the lid and pulled back the tissue paper and saw the contents, my hand shakily reaching for the note on top.
'Geneva, it would be our pleasure if you will accept this gift, yours Alex and Henry'

I lifted the dress out of the box and held it up against me, it was exquisitely beautiful and as my hand stroked down the soft silk, I could imagine the feel of their hands on it, on me. But if I wore their gift would they expect more?

Beneath the dress was another layer of tissue paper, revealing a delicate set of lace underwear, including stockings.  I could feel my face heating up at the thought of wearing this for them. But I carried the box into my bedroom, staring at it, telling myself it wouldn't hurt to try it all on, after all it may not fit and that would solve my dilemma.

I quickly stripped, my mind going round and round with doubts and worries as I reached for the underwear and then the dress. I turned to face the mirror and was amazed at the image looking back at me.  Everything fit perfectly and I felt... I felt good, nervous but this felt right.  I slipped a robe over the dress and sat down to do my make up and hair, finally feeling more confident in the evening ahead.

I was ready when the knock came at the door and I knew this time it would be the car to collect me.  I took a deep breath and picked up my coat and bag before opening the door.
"Geneva, you look beautiful" Henry's voice washed over me and made me jump, my hand clutching the door.
"Henry!  What are you doing here?" I squeaked.

"Picking you up of course, you didn't think we would let just anyone drive you" he grinned and I blushed. He stepped forward and indicated for me to twirl and I did. "Absolutely Perfect, Alex has wonderful taste" he adds, taking my hand and kissing the back, before helping me on with my coat.  "Come along darling, we do not want to be late" he whispers before leading me out.