I showered and got myself a bit refreshed and then went downstairs to see Mrs. Flora for some dinner. I was surprised to see that Russ was there with her and felt a bit humiliated after I thought about everything Russ had seen I truly felt embarrassed. Russ on the other hand didn’t miss a beat. “Hello, Miss Kate! It’s so good to see you! Where is my friend Rosco?” “He is outside in the garden at the moment. I can go get him if you want.” “Oh, I’ll go get him in a bit, right now please come and sit. I’ve already had one enchilada and plan on having many more. Please eat them with me, Miss Kate.” I stepped over but could feel tears welling up because I know I needed to say something to him, “Russ I’m so sorry for my behavior in the last few weeks and last night especially. I hope I didn’t ruin any plans for you last night.” I looked over at Mrs. Flora hoping he understood what I meant. Russ stood up, “Pl
I opened the door and saw Laura standing there pale as a ghost. She looked awful and ran down like maybe she hadn’t slept in days and also maybe a little high. Tears were streaming down her face and I was just trying to take it all in. “I’m so sorry Kate.” “What for? Oh my god…..” I couldn’t finish my sentence before another person came into my eyesight. I felt like all the blood drained from my body as I made out the shape and then the slimy smile of Curtis Montgomery. “Hello, Kate.” He sneered at me and then lifted his hand from behind Laura flashing a gun at me and my heart leaped. “Now be a good little girl and let us in before I have to show you what happens to a woman who doesn’t listen to me.” I saw his arm squeeze on Laura and she flinched. “Kate please,” Laura begged as the tears continued down her face. My gut told me not to do it but the other part of me was terrified for Laura and I wasn’t sure what else to
Curtis seemed to be distracted after I told him Blake would be coming so he started pacing I guess to plan his attack. As he continued to pace Laura did her best to try and help me sit down on the couch and continued to clean me up. “I’m so sorry Kate, I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.” Poor Laura was shaking and barely able to keep herself functional. I did my best with my duct-taped hands to grab her arm. “Laura, what happened?” Laura looked over and Curtis was still distracted and making his plans in his mind. “I thought everything was going great and then last night I woke up to him shooting me up then everything has been crazy ever since. Honestly, some of it is a blur but he had me text you to change the time sometime yesterday and you agreed. He has beat me a lot and some other things.” I knew the other things meant Laura had been sexually assaulted and I cringed. “I tried to keep him from getting to your apartment but it's been two week
“No Please, don’t do this.” Bam! Curtis slapped me in the face and the burning shot through my body. I looked across the apartment and saw Laura slumped n the couch and had no idea how to help either of us. “Maybe I should put it another way, you either take them off and get in that shower or I will help you.” The idea of him touching me sounded much worse than him just looking at me so I decided to comply. Shaking the entire time I took off my tank top exposing my white bra stained with my blood while he leaned back on the wall and watched. It was humiliating and terrifying at the same time. I then decided to take off my shoes and socks. I looked up to see him smirking which made me feel like I might throw up and I froze feeling myself glare at him. “I don’t know what you are looking at. Get those shorts off now.” He grumbled at me tapping his gun on his leg. I choked back a sob and continued to unbutton my shorts an
Curtis thumbed through my clothes and because I felt assaulted enough as it was I just sat there on my bed watching him look through them. He watched me closely though and at that moment I was too defeated to do anything. I’d been forced to let him touch me everywhere and see all of me. The only thing that was left for him to be inside me and I honestly wasn’t sure how the hell I could get out of that. I looked over at Laura and just watched her breath. I’d hoped she'd come too soon or I could do something for her. Finally, “Could I just roll her on her side?” Curtis looked up from what he was doing and over towards Laura. He did not look at her with any kind of concern and more like trash, he had to deal with. It pained me to see him look at my friend that way especially because I knew up until last night she’d been falling for this fake jerk just like Susan. I felt so sorry for these women in falling into this smug slimy asshole’s trap and there was
I spent Saturday evening with my family taking the blame for the Curtis Montgomery situation getting out of hand. It wasn’t entirely my fault but I needed to for Susan to deal with as little as possible. I saw my sister and knew she was close to feeling as if she was breaking and I couldn’t bare to be a reason she did break. It had always been an easy role to take on in my family. My father was never pleased I had followed in his footsteps, and my mother was too doting on my sisters to realize the things she put on my shoulder and my sister’s even though they never meant to find it just as easy as if it was out of habit for all of them to blame me. Plus, there was the incident with Jason and even though it all ended up well and Jason was a Sutton himself at this point, I think the feeling that if I wasn’t there none of these things would happen. It took well into the night to get Jason convinced to just stay at the house with us as he preferred his small apartment ne
The ambulance seemed like it was slow but it wasn’t. The police did come first which was good because even though I stayed by Kate. I could see Russ pacing and talking in Russian and knew he could kill Curtis if they didn’t come sooner. Russ had also brought Laura from somewhere in the apartment and laid her on the couch. She was unconscious and I started putting some of it together because if Laura was inside either Curtis was the new boyfriend and we hadn’t realized it or her boyfriend was dead somewhere. In those first few minutes, I managed to think clearly enough to get Chad to go check Laura’s apartment and make sure there was nobody else inside while Mrs. Flora went to each apartment ensuring everyone else’s safety. There was nobody else injured but Kate and Laura. They both looked terrible and it killed me that I wasn’t there for either of them. Kate especially, if I’d only gone to her apartment as soon as I thought there was a chance but I had no idea. I watched her breat
I’d never seen my brother act the way he was acting and it was hard to watch. Blake was always calm and steady ever since I met my brother and this was way out of his norm. There was a lot out of his norm though ever since he’d reconnected with Kate. I liked Kate and appreciated her bluntness, her kindness, and the way she was with Blake. She made him happy and I know he needed that more in his life than many knew. I had felt helpless ever since finding out about Kate and guilty that I hadn’t suggested we just go over to hang out with Kate the night before and then maybe then none of this would have happened but then again there will still be the situation now with this girl I was about to go see who had been tortured by Curtis Montgomery worse than he’d ever done Susan. I guess it all needed to happen to at least give her a chance to escape. I had to be sneaking about going to see her for the first time because I wasn’t family and she was in the ICU.
Blake and I hugged and kissed for quite some time engulfed in what kind of commitment we just made to each other. To be honest I couldn’t be more ecstatic when Blake grabbed my hand and said we needed to go see everyone for our dinner plans. I knew he had thought of everything as he walked me through our spacious outside area and onto one of our terracotta patios streamed with lights above and now placed was a large table with all of our friends and family including Blake’s parents and also Laura! I thought she had been extended a week and I ran over to her instantly giving her a giant hug as everyone stood up and clapped and yelled congratulations. “I thought you were in the hospital for another week.” “Eh, I couldn’t help but surprise you!” She laughed and we hugged again. “Kate I’m so happy for you and thank you for showing me what happiness really could be. I have one more surprise for you.” “What is that? Are you alright?” I cou
The rest of the week flew by with Mrs. Flora and Tiffany mainly taking up my time. It was amazing how fast Tiffany was working and our Master Bedroom was practically complete with maybe a few touches here and there. When I complimented her on how fast she was working she only shrugged and said this is what is expected if you work with Blake Sutton. I had to agree with that as Blake moved quickly. He spent much of his time now in our Master Bedroom in the afternoon with me doing what work he allowed me to do lying in bed on my laptop. We spent our evenings many times with Mrs. Flora and Russ having dinner and it stopped feeling like Russ ever worked for Blake just more friends. Laura’s hospital stay was extended another week as her wrist fracture developed an infection but she was more upbeat than I’d heard in a while. The biggest news on that front was that Jason had stopped over in the middle of the week looked at the other apartment and said he was moving in. Bla
I woke up the next morning at the same time I normally do for work 5:00 AM and started out taking a quick shower alongside Blake which was very businesslike in Blake’s mind as he informed me we had to wait until later for any good time action. Then I focused on work for several hours before Blake gave me at least a passionate kiss before leaving. On-time of his leave I started doing some research so I’d be ready for the designer to come around 9:00 AM for a light breakfast while we discuss some color schemes and plans. Time snuck up on me quickly and before I know it Alice was asking me to come down to the dining table where the designer was. I wore comfy clothes again, simple leggings and a nice sweater that allowed my sports bra to stick out but were oh so snuggly which is something I needed at the moment. I walked in and felt completely underdressed as the designer was dressed to the nines with calf size Black healed boots and a beautiful brown suit. I realized I
The new housekeeper Anna was amazing and the food was delicious. I had to give it to Russ and Blake they knew how to pick people to do their bidding. I spent the night talking to Blake and walking through our new home trying to decide certain things we wanted to have to happen such as an office space in our bedroom that could be utilized for two if needed. The face was that work was important to us, especially now and we wanted to still be able to be close to the other, plus at this point, we were both getting pretty used to working side by side at home. I worried about my apartment mates and especially Laura but I was able to send her a few messages and found out she wouldn’t be getting out for a few more days. Now that we were able to talk I learned that she had suffered several broken ribs, a broken wrist, and ankle, and way too many scars emotionally and physically. Still, the way Laura talked about Jason I was hopeful she might just accept an offer to live in our
I wake up and realize Blake is snuggling against me and look down to see Rosco must have gone for his adventure outside. I love the idea of him being outside whenever he wants now and there are no more worries for anyone. I can’t help but embrace this luxury of the many luxuries that have been coming right along with us. Feeling Blake against me I take in his warmth and muscular arms and I start realizing that everything is going to be okay if I want it to be. I take a minute and push back all my fears and worries from the last week and turn myself to Blake. He is lightly nappy so I know I could wake him up if I wanted. I feel his chiseled jaw and outline it with my hands and then go down his black muscle shirt pulling it up and allowing my hands to go over his beautiful six-pack. I can’t help but think to myself this man is secretly a model or something and know this is why all those magazines call him one of the most eligible bachelors. I realize I should take mor
We pulled up to 1500 Lakeshore Drive and I was in shock at how large the building was. I hadn’t even realized that the penthouse was on the 21st Floor and although it didn’t seem as high as some buildings it was pretty large because most of the apartments had vaulted ceilings. We walked up to the door and were greeted instantly by a very well-dressed doorman. He was very polite and asked to guide us to our new home. Second, later the building manager was there greeting us and extending his invitation to come with us as well. We were also already extended a co-op invitation by the board members who make the decisions on who officially gets to live in said building. It was a bit much but I had to admit it seemed like everyone wanted to cater to us rather than upset us and I knew they were all pleased that Blake Sutton of Sutton Enterprises was living in their building. I felt a bit underdressed for the door greeting as I’d just gotten out of the hospital and was weari
“We are looking for the impossible!” I shoved the computer further down my lap in frustration as I sat on my hospital bed. Blake and I had been looking at homes online for the last day. I was almost excited at the process but there were some not-so-easy requirements that we both agreed needed to be met. Blake didn’t want to live in the suburbs he wanted to be in the city but that also made it difficult to find some yard space for Rosco. Both of us agreed on the idea that Rosco needed a yard and I was grateful that Blake could get on board with that plus there were a lot of other things we were looking for or should I say Blake was looking for. Suddenly the guy who lived in a storage room bedroom as I called it now wanted space for at least 4 vehicles and he had to have a living space for Russ plus if he wanted to have other security available or personnel he wanted them to have options. I had no idea how that was possible but he kept looking at these insanely priced homes that were
It has been two days since and I was recovering nicely. I was being pumped full of antibiotics to ensure my body did not get an infection from the bullet. I also was doing physical therapy and was able to do most everything easily at this point despite the pain. I was determined to not allow Curtis Montgomery to have any more of me and with any luck, I’d be out by Sunday is what the doctors told me. Blake had been amazing and so supportive. He brought me everything I could use for work and even though the doctors wanted me to rest I still took plenty of opportunities to respond to e-mails, approve projects and set up meetings for next week. I know the doctors frowned on it but even Blake tried to tell them that it would stress me out more if I was too behind at work. I was grateful for how great he was even though part of me felt guilty for how much time I was taking away from his work. He wouldn’t even listen to me though about being alone and he refused to leave from more than t
My eyes burned and it was difficult to open them. I tried to slowly feel around to figure out where I was and what was happening. As soon as I started to open my eyes I felt my hand being grabbed. “Kate, Kate are you waking up? Nurse, she is waking up!” “Blake?” My eyes burned but I finally was able to open them up. I started thinking I might have been in a car wreck or something but my memories started floating in quickly almost too quickly and my eyes started crying. “It's me, Kate. Kate my sweet don’t cry.” I heard other voices walk in and one asked for Blake to walk away. “Please don’t leave me, Blake.” “I won’t Kate I will just be right of here why they check you out.” I started to focus my eyes and saw what looked like a physician and two nurses checking my vitals. “Hello, Kate I’m Dr. Buchannan. You gave us quite a scare there! You didn’t want to wake up from surgery.” “Surge