The Beast Within

Chapter Seventeen: Trust

As promised, Jerome was there when she woke up the next morning and every other morning after that for the next two weeks, Nyssa rolled over and laid her arm across the bed expecting to feel his warm body but the bed was empty, she sat up and looked around, there was no one in sight she felt a worry feeling in her gut, suddenly the bedroom door swung open and in ran Jerome, he jumped on the bed and started giving her neck playful kisses making her laugh, he pulled her shirt up and started blowing raspberries on her belly "look at this bubble belly!" he looked up at her with the brightest smile making her smile brighter, he leaned up and hovered over her face and pecked her lips lightly "good morning, Nyss" "good morning.. what's got you in such a good mood?" he shrugged and pecked her two breasts making her giggle "I'm just happy that you're here" she smiled brightly but her expression changed quickly when her stomach twisted, instantly he knew what that meant "Jerome-" "I know, I know" he moved off her and she darted to the bathroom.

He followed her in and held her hair back, she sat back and wiped her mouth then flushed the toilet, she stood up but Jerome stayed on his knees, she looked at him confused and he ran his hand over her growing bump "what size are we up to now?" she smiled and thought about it "a.. lemon.. I'm pretty sure" he nodded and kissed her belly lovingly, he stood up and went to kiss her but then quickly stopped "maybe, brush your teeth first" he said smiling and she playfully slapped his chest making him cackle, as soon as she finished rinsing her mouth Jerome grabbed her and smashed his lips into hers, he pulled away and kissed her forehead "how in the fuck did I manage to have a woman like you in my life?" she giggled "maybe it was your charm" "was it?" "maybe.. maybe not, that's for me to know and you too never find out" his happy smile turned to a sinister one "I'll get it out of you" she stepped back holding in her giggles to sound serious "Jerome.. I just threw up, don't even think about it" he grabbed her waist and lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist.

He slammed her up against the wall near the bed and kissed her roughly, he threw her shirt off and kissed her exposed chest making her moan, he slipped his hand into her pants making her throw her head back, he felt her getting closer and smirked, he suddenly took his hands out and put her down and walked to the closet and got out his clothes to change into, she stood there completely confused and frustrated "Jerome!" "yes, Nyssa?" "what the fuck!? come over here and finish what you started!" he cackled maniacally at her frustration and she crossed her arms frowning at him "sorry doll, I can't.. I got work to do" "you're not serious?" "for once.. I actually am" she groaned and stormed over to the bedroom door and opened it "what are you doing?" she smirked and grabbed Ecco who was guarding Jerome's door for the night, she pulled her in and Jerome's cocky smirk turned into one of lust "you won't finish me.. so Ecco will" she said pulling Ecco's jacket off and kissed her neck.

Jerome watched the two girls tug at each other's clothes and grip one another's body parts, both girls were almost completely naked and laying on the bed kissing, Nyssa pushed Ecco up a bit since Ecco was straddling her and she looked over Ecco's shoulder to Jerome who was having a hard time changing and leaving the room "you sure you have to go?" she licked up Ecco's neck earning a lustful moan from the latter and Jerome eyed both girls "come on.. Miah will kick my ass if I'm late" she shrugged and unclasped Ecco's bra and started playing with her chest he groaned loudly and threw his dress shirt to the floor "fuck it" both girls smirked and he climbed onto the bed with them and turned Ecco's head and nuzzled his face into her neck.

Jerome stepped into Jeremiah's study who eyed him curiously "you're late, brother" he rolled his eyes and took his drink of whiskey that was made for him on his brother's desk "shove it, Miah" Jeremiah noticed his brother's appearance and rolled his eyes "so.. was it the mother of your child, Ecco or someone else this time?" Jerome smirked and Jeremiah's face turned to one of disgust "I don't understand how you can be with more than one person at a time" "oh come Miah, as if you've never had a few drinks and took a couple lads back to your place" Jeremiah rolled his eyes "no.. unlike you, one partner is enough for me" "have you finally moved on, or still pining after Brucie boy in the shadows?" "his name is Bruce.. and if you must know, we're having dinner tonight to talk" "wait.. so.. this is actually real? you and Bruce?" Jeremiah straightened up and Jerome laughed manically.

"Go ahead.. be childish" "no.. no, I'm just.. well surprised, I did not see that one coming" "I'd appreciate it if you'd behave and not scare him away, we'll be having dinner here" Jerome smiled brightly "I mean it Jerome.. I have been nothing but nice and respectful to the mother of your child.. just do this one thing for me" Jerome sighed and nodded his head "alright fine.. I'll behave, so long as Nyss and I can join you" "what? why? it'll be a date of sorts" Jerome shrugged "firstly.. it's a dinner with Bruce, that on it's own sounds like fun, and Nyssa has been complaining that she can't do anything fun" Jeremiah thought for a minute then sighed "alright fine.. but I mean it Jerome.. behave!" "scouts honor brother.. I'll go tell Nyssa" "do tell her to wear a nice dress, she looks lovely in dresses" "gay or not.. don't compliment her Miah" Jeremiah rolled his eyes "oh please.. she's a beautiful girl.. but I'm far from attracted to her, now go and let her know" Jerome mock saluted his brother "roger that!" Jeremiah rolled his eyes and Jerome left the room.

Jerome walked into his room but the room was empty, he walked to her bedroom door and listened to her talking to someone "awhh that's so cool!" he couldn't hear the other person so he came to the conclusion that she was on the phone "he's been great.. it's just" she sighed and trailed off sadly making Jerome focus intently "I love that he's taking an interest.. don't get me wrong, but I can't help but feel his support is only temporary" he sighed quietly and kept listening "I can feel myself falling for him and.. I lo.. what if he wakes up one day and leaves me all alone" Jerome's eyes widened when he heard her hesitate and say something else "we're great.. it's up to the size of a lemon, I should go.. I need a shower and some food" she took a pause presumably listening to the other person then spoke again "okay.. take care of your fiancee, bye Eddy" he heard her sit down on the bed and she started sniffling.

Instantly he pushed the door open and ran to her and held her close, she was confused and curious on how much of her conversation he'd heard but she didn't say anything and buried herself in his warm embrace, half an hour later Nyssa stepped out of the shower and Jerome was laying on the bed flipping through the channels on the TV, they didn't talk about before neither of them felt the need to so they just continued on with their day, Jerome looked over at her as she dropped her towel and started getting dressed "we're having dinner with Miah and Brucie boy tonight, doll" she turned to him questioningly "Bruce?" "Miah's ex, or current boyfriend.. I don't know, I can never keep up" "wait.. is this Bruce Wayne?" "you know him?" "only by name, he's really rich right?" "that's the one.. the billionaire prince of Gotham" he said in a showman like performance with a British accent making her giggle.

She pulled her bra and panties on and crawled up his body and straddled his waist "what's on your mind, doll?" "were you listening to my phone call with Ed?" he sat up a little holding her to make sure she didn't fall and cleared his throat "I caught the last part of it.. that's it" she looked in his eyes trying to read him, unfortunately when it comes to Jerome you can never figure if he's being honest or not "okay.. what did you hear?" "that you don't trust that I'm sticking around" her face dropped and opened her mouth to speak but he quickly put his finger to her lips "relax doll, I'm not mad.. I get it and I get why you feel that way, I haven't exactly earned father of the year award.. but I'm here, I need you to just trust that I'm here now" she nodded and kissed his finger that was on her lips, he pulled her face down and kissed her lips, letting his lips linger on hers a little longer then pulled away slightly and looked into her eyes "I.. I think I'm falling for you too" she quickly sat up and her face turned red and he smiled at her cuteness "you're so cute when you blush" she shook her head and covered her face with her hands "I'm not blushing!" he cackled maniacally and pulled her hands from her face and kissed her hands then leaned up and kissed her forehead "you look like a tomato right now" he said through cackles and she rolled her eyes "you're an asshole" he gripped her hips "but I'm your asshole" she couldn't help but smile, he grabbed the back of her head and pulled her to his lips "please baby.. please just trust me" she looked into his eyes intensely and nodded "I believe you" he smiled and brought his lips to hers again.