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Chapter 45

A week later

Ryan wrapped yesterday and he surprised me by inviting our friends for a getaway in California before his premiere next Thursday. We've been stressed out ever since the texts started, we talked to the police again, and security has been increased for the premiere.

The boys decided to go surfing while we're sunbathing on the beach under the protection of Max. Although I'm getting used to having Max and Cooper around, laying on the beach with my friends and him watching us is awkward.

"So how has it been having hot bodyguards around Ryan?" Emma teases me.

"Stop! The first day he had a little tantrum. He's not a jealous guy but I guess having a bodyguard that fits his description made him a little insecure." I laugh with my friends.

"Noo, poor Ryan! He should know how much you love him. The bond between you two is inspiring and beautiful." Maddy says.

"Thanks! But all of us found amazing men and we're all finally happy, right?" I look at them both smiling, Maddy smiles and Emma blushes. I wonder why.

My friends are aware that we've been having issues with a stalker but I haven't told them the latest update. In the past few days, we've both been getting more texts saying that we would come face to face at the event. Cooper and Max hired 4 more bodyguards for our protection and also for our friends who are attending. I haven't had the chance to ask Ryan if we should inform them or not. My eyes wander to where he's standing by the water holding his board while talking to his friends. I go from his dripping wet hair, all the way down to his butt looking amazing in the shorts he's wearing. He's so sexy without even trying to be. Suddenly I hear my name being called. Maddy is asking to go back to the villa because she's getting hungry. Emma goes to tell our men it's time to go find something to eat.

Sitting around a table with my friends talking about random things is so relaxing, I feel like all my worries are gone, at least for now. Emma and I share giggles when Sam puts his hand on Maddy's thigh making her blush. After a while, Ryan asks if he can see me in private.

"If you're not back in 5 minutes, we'll know what you're doing!" Trevor teases us.

"I can make her come in less than 5 minutes," Ryan throws me across his shoulder, I squeal.

Once the door is closed, he gets serious looking into my eyes. He wonders if I wanted to tell our friends about the security plan for Thursday night. We can't leave them in the dark in case something does happen so we agree to have a conversation with them. I hate having to do so but it's the right thing to do. My hand is on the handle when he pulls me back against him. "Not so fast, baby," his fingers sneaking to my bikini top kneading my breasts, I stop him reminding him we're in a house with our friends. "We're all here for three days, I can't wait that long! You don't think they'll fuck? Didn't you see Sam touching Maddy and Trevor looking at Emma's breasts? Not to mention, you haven't let me touch you in days because you had your period." He argues. "Not right now, I want to talk to them first and later I'll let you do whatever you want," I turn to face him with pleading eyes. "Whatever I want, yeah?" He beams. He kisses me letting his lips linger. "Ryan!" I warn him pulling away, he laughs proud of himself for turning me on.

We all moved to the couch, I'm sitting on Ryan's lap. We tell our friends about the latest texts we got and everything that has been set up for the event. "If you're scared, you don't have to come," I tell Maddy and Emma who seem anxious. "I'll be there to protect you, babe," Trevor tells Emma while Sam hugs Maddy closer to his chest. The girls exchange a look and nod. "No, we'll be there. We need to protect you and Ryan." Maddy says. "Thank you but Ella is the one I'm worried about, I can handle myself. You guys will have to focus on her, especially Sam and Trevor. We have to protect all of our girls, " I roll my eyes at him. "We ALL need to stay safe! Now that everyone is on the same page, let's talk about something else. I'm tired of feeling like shit because of that idiot," I stand up and walk to the bathroom, slamming the door behind me.

I've been so stressed out trying to deal with work and doing everything I could to keep Ryan relaxed for his last days on set. I know Ryan has been trying to help, him organizing the getaway proves he cares and wants to make me feel better. But the constant worrying has worn me out. Who? Why? A knock on the door interrupts my questioning. Maddy enters the room. "Hi," she says softly. "Are you okay? Is there anything I can do?" her blue eyes are filled with concern. "I'll be fine, I just needed a minute, I'm sorry," I don't want them to worry, we're here to have fun. I follow her to the living room.

Apologizing for my outburst, I go back to Ryan. They're all understanding. We all decided to jump in the pool. Sam walks out of the house with a beer in his hands. "Should I not drink? I wasn't thinking..." he says when Maddy gives him a look. "Naw, man! Chill, it's fine don't worry about it. Everyone is allowed to do whatever they want. I don't need it anymore," Ryan tells him before grabbing me and jumping in the pool. I wrap my legs around his waist under the water and place my arms around his shoulders. I feel his erection against my private area, I smirk at him before letting go swimming away. He tries to chase me but Sam attacks him and they start wrestling. Time flies by as we play in the water all afternoon leaving our skin wrinkly when we finally decide to get out and get ready for dinner.