THE BILLIONAIRE'S DANCE(Billionaire Bachelors #2)(32)

“It sounds like a very nice time,” she finally managed to say.

Jessica was nervous. She’d never liked large crowds and prayed his dancing wasn’t going to be in the middle of a crowded club.

“Pack up tomorrow. We leave in two days. We can let Julia know tonight and you can get all your time in with Jacob so you won’t feel guilty.”

She looked ahead at the road. She hated he knew her so well. She did feel guilty about leaving their son at home but at the same time if she ever hoped to make her marriage a real one, this was the time to do it. They were going to be in a romantic hotel completely alone. She had a few days to let her defenses down and see if it made a difference.

“It sounds great. I know Jacob will be fine but I’m glad I’ll have tomorrow.” she admitted.

They rode in a comfortable silence the rest of the way home. She was planning what needed to get done before they left. There was much to do.

Alex was extremely happy Jessica was going with him. He wanted to be with her. He felt better when she was near. He didn’t want to even admit to himself how much she mattered to him but it was impossible to push away all his feelings. He told himself he would simply take it one day at a time.

“We have to leave, Jessica,” Alex said for the tenth time.

“I know, I know, it’s just so hard,” Jessica said as she kissed Jacob for about the hundredth time. “I love you sweetie. Mama will be home in a few days. Julia is going to take really good care of you, I promise,” she said.

They headed to the awaiting limo and Jessica smiled as she climbed inside. He had champagne chilling, a vase with two dozen roses, chocolates and a wrapped package all sitting there.

“What is this?” she asked.

“I didn’t give you a honeymoon, so even though this is a business trip, I plan on doing minimal business and giving you a romantic honeymoon the rest of the time. I wanted to start things out right,” he said with a little shrug.

Jessica was so choked up at his thoughtfulness she couldn’t speak for several moments. “Thank you,” she finally managed to get out.

“Here, open your gift,” he said with a sparkle in his eyes.

She took the package from him slowly unwrapping the gift. When she opened the jewelry box, she couldn’t take her eyes off the exquisite ruby necklace inside.

“It’s beautiful.”

“Turn around and I’ll put it on for you. I thought it would match your favorite dress and knew I had to get it for you,” he said while clasping it. His fingers trailed down her neck, when he was finished latching the necklace and she shivered in need.

He slowly turned her around and kissed her with such tenderness, she felt like her whole body was going to melt. She loved the unending passion they had but this tenderness he was showing was sure to be her complete undoing.

“You look beautiful,” he whispered to her, as he trailed his lips down the side of her neck. Her body shivered again and she reached for him, needing his lips on hers.

Jessica hadn’t realized how much time passed when the voice came over the intercom, “we will be arriving at the airport in five minutes.”

She jumped like she’d been caught necking with her boyfriend behind the bleachers, then chuckled.

There was nothing wrong with kissing your husband in the back of a limo. “I’m glad you decided to come on the trip,” Alex said as he helped her out of the car.

“Me too,” she replied, really meaning it.

“I promise not to work too much,” he added.

“I will hold you to that promise.”

They boarded the company jet, which was luxurious even beyond what she was used to. She sat down and the perky flight attendant served them drinks and let them know dinner would be served once they were in the air. Jessica looked forward to a few days of really getting to know the man she’d married.

After they ate, her exhaustion finally took over and she slept the rest of the flight.

“Wake up, were here,” Alex’s voice stirred her from her sleep.

“Already?” she managed to mumble.

“You slept the whole trip,” he said with a little laugh. “I’m glad because now you will have a lot of energy for our night out.”

They stepped out of the jet and she breathed in the beauty of the island. It was so warm, with a nice breeze gently blowing. They climbed in the waiting car.

“I have some business to take care of right away. Why don’t you get settled in the room and then relax on the beach for a while. Be ready by six tonight for dinner and dancing. Wear a dress,” he added.

“That sounds great. I haven’t laid on the beach in forever. Seattle isn’t exactly lounging around weather,” she said with a smile.

Alex left her at the hotel, where she quickly changed clothing and headed to the semi-private beach.

There were several people from the hotel but it was mostly couples and everyone seemed to be enjoying the beauty around them.

She jumped into the warm ocean and swam around until she was tired, then found a covered lounge area and pulled out her favorite romance book. She was reading about the hero and heroine and thinking her life was so much better, when she drifted off into another nap.

When Jessica woke, she glanced quickly at her watch and gave a little squeak as she realized it was four-thirty. She gathered her things quickly and headed back to the room to get ready for her date.