The very thought of Kiandre had my legs spread, eagerly awaiting his presence
He moved his hand between them and I whispered lowly in his ear "Make those fingers dance for me" and oh how he catered to my every need, not letting a single spot go unlo...
"Do you know what your father had to do to in order for things to be swept under the rug? He was in the prime of his career, do you think people wouldn't have noticed that his dotting wife was no longer by his side? Do you think they would have still put their trust in him knowing that she was a 'criminal' well if you did you would be rather naïve"
"He was protecting his daughter, I'm sure many people, and actual parents would respect him for what he did."
"Maybe that would've been the case if he did things with transparency but honey he didn't"
"Don't honey me" Layton grits "Just get to your point already"
"Your father had paid a substantial amount of money to various key role players to keep my incarceration under wraps. He even fed lies to the media that I was on some 'spiritual retreat', I'm sure you would have read about that" Isabelle says in almost a mocking tone
"Imagine what would happen now if the truth were to come out, how he wasn't able to protect his little girl? How his career and power meant everything to him? How he lied to the public for years, the same public he vowed to serve"
"That's not true, he didn't know, he did his best" Layton bangs her hand on the steel table in anger. Rick tries to calm her down
"But they don't know that, if this were to surface, the public would eat you up, your father would be a disgrace. Both of your'lls lives would never be the same, but you my child can ensure it doesn't come to that"
"See, I'm applying for an early release from this joint, my good behavior over the years apparently isn't enough. What I need from you is what they call a letter of reconciliation, saying you forgive me and support my release. Do that for me and your father's dirty business doesn't become public interest" Isabelle propositions
"Why now? After all these years" Layton's eyes well up
"At first I was scared of what your father might do, I felt safer within these walls. But then I waited for him and you to have the most to lose and that would be now. So what do you say doll? Do we have ourselves a deal?" She extends her hand for Layton to shake
Rick pushes her hand away
"Like hell any of that is happening" he argues
"Rick, my father" Layton whimpers
"Relax, let me handle this" he sweetly responds before putting his game face on
"Listen here you piece of trash, you have some nerve trying to blackmail Layton after everything you've put her through well news flash things aren't going to work out like you planned 'honey'" he emphasized that last part condescendingly
"See I'm going to talk to my new friend- the warden of this place and have you thrown in solitary confinement. Yeah I heard it's not really pleasant, if you think your living conditions were bad now just wait and see."
"All your privileges are going to be taken away and between you and me if I ever hear that you whispered anything about the Cruz's I will have a bounty on your head before you even swallow. Have I made myself clear?"
"You can't do that, Layton tell him not to please, I'm your mother" Isabelle begs
"You're no mother of mine, good luck in here" Layton replies before strutting of with Rick
Layton had enough drama to last her for some time. She had told her father what had conspired and he had backed Rick's efforts to silence Isabelle once and for all.
In the preceding week all Layton did was go classes and hang out with Travis, the two had shared their first kiss but it was somehow underwhelming perhaps it was because things were still fresh?
The following Saturday
Travis was out of town, Jamie had come over for the weekend and was staying at Rick's. Cass decided to have barbeque and invited them and Tessa over.
The evening was light hearted and fun. Everybody had stuffed themselves and were now chilling in the lounge. Layton was on the balcony getting some fresh air, looking deep in thought when Rick approached her.
"Everything alright?" He asks
"Do you think stars ever worry about burning alone in the infinite sky? She responds whist reaching out to the moon
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"Can't say that I have" he joins here at admiring the now night sky
"I kissed Travis but didn't feel any spark, it felt like work. What if I never feel excited for someone's love ever again" she turns facing Rick but looks down
He continues to stare at the sky "Did I ever tell you about the first time I fell in love?"
"No"
"Her name was Amelia and you could say she was my burning star in an infinite sky. We were around your age when we met at the police academy, her strong will and stubbornness drew me in like a moth to a flame. But you know what happens to that moth? - It gets burned.
See when you're falling in love, you have to make sure that person is willing to be your parachute otherwise you'd fall flat on your face and that's what happened to me"
I admit our romance was sudden like a gust of wind sweeping through the city just like yours and Kiandre's, 5 months in and I was in love and wasn't afraid of telling her.
At first she didn't say it back and I didn't expect her to, I knew she needed more time and respected that but my love was too overpowering for her, she began sleeping with another guy in the academy.
When I found out I was heartbroken to say the least, I know you can relate, having your hopes of building a life with someone been torn away is like taking a stake to the heart. But the difference is I promised myself I wouldn't be put in such a situation where I couldn't heal my wounds, I didn't want that feeling of falling in love and what not and for years I was doing just fine.
Nobody peaked my interest I guess when you aren't looking you really don't find anyone.
But trust me it's out there, I don't believe that there is only one predestined love out there for you. I say it's a commitment to love that both parties have to take and as long as the two of you take that responsibility to uphold and cherish what has been built- there will be an infinite amount of possibilities for happiness."
"Are you ever going to start looking again? " Layton coyly asks
"I think they will find me" he leans against the balcony
A cool breeze sweeps through the night and Layton shudders as her skin forms goosebumps. Rick turns to her and asks "Can I try something"
Layton nods in anticipation and wonder. Suddenly she feels two warm hands cupping each side of her face instantly bringing her body temperature up, like a jolt of electricity was making its way through her veins.
Rick gently places his lips against Layton's and waits for hers to respond before continuing and they did. The kiss was subtle and felt liberating, like the two of them found what they were looking for and they got lost in the moment.
"Hey guys we're about to start a game of monopoly are you...." Jamie sentence ends abruptly as he takes in the sight of Rick and Layton kissing.
As soon as the two hear his voice they break away from each other dismay
