All Chapters of Hooked After One Night Of Passion: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Emily and I spend the majority of Sunday in bed, only getting up to eat and shower. Even though our relationship is moving along fast, it feels right, I’m not going to fight it. I’m actually looking forward to the journey ahead. I’m surprisingly comfortable with how things between us are progressing. I don’t want to leave this little bubble that Emily and I have created over the past week. It’s been absolute bliss. With every day that passes I see her blossoming into the person she’s always wanted to be……. the person she was meant to be. It’s such a beautiful thing to witness.But I have to head back into the office. As much as I hate the idea, I don’t have a choice, because I’m falling behind. Jodie having to courier over some contracts for me to sign forced my hand. I can’t continue working from here. Before this week, I hadn’t taken a day off since I started running the company.There’s still no word from Anne, which concerns me. No news is good news they say, but that rule do

I’m sprawled out on top of Damian in satisfied bliss. After he bent me over the bathtub as promised, he filled the tub with warm water and bubbles and we both climbed in. “I can’t believe in the six years I’ve lived in this house, I’ve never taken a bath” he says. “I love soaking in a warm bath. This is the first time I’ve ever shared one though” I say “We should do this more often, it’s nice” “We should” I raise my head off his chest and smile at him. He threads his fingers in my hair before pulling my face to his. “How would you feel about going to Phil’s place for the day tomorrow?” he says when the kiss ends. “Really?” I ask. “You’re getting rid of the Gestapo?”He chuckles before he replies. “No, the Gestapo stays. But if you’re with Phil, I can get the Gestapo to hang back” “Really? I grin. I like Phil. I’d love to spend the day with him and get to know him better. “Really” Damian replies. “I hate the thought of you being cooped up in this house

Damian was apprehensive about leaving me, but I’m fine being alone. It’s not like Anne would even know I was here by myself. Nevertheless, he made me promise to keep my phone on me at all times, and left strict instructions to call him if there was a problem. He said he’d keep his phone on during the meeting just in case. He’s worrying for nothing.I make my way to the kitchen to heat up some scones and began preparing dinner, I remain all too aware of his presence, even after the long time he’s gone. His perfume is lighter than what he wore on Saturday, but its vanilla and cinnamon notes hang in the air long after he has left. I try to remain focused on episodes of Clangers and In The Night Garden but fail miserably.Once I was able get all the food prepped for dinner, I decide to head upstairs to soak in the bath. Damian won’t be home for at least another hour, so it’s too early to start cooking. It’s nice to be able to cook for someone other than myself.I shove my phone into my

My adrenaline picks up and I bolt upright in my seat. “You found her?” I ask hopefully. “I think so” “What do you mean you fucking think so?” I snap. “You either did or you didn’t” “Calm down” “How the fuck can I calm down? Where is she? Is she okay?” I’m usually in control, but right now I’m a fucking mess. “It only dawned on me a few hours ago to do a track on her phone. I had a program installed when I was looking after her. Just in case something ever went wrong”Jesus, why didn’t I think of that? “And?” I ask “Anne’s address came up” I fucking knew it. “I’m coming over there” I say standing. “No” he says abruptly. “You can’t fucking stop me, Robert. If she’s there, I’ll tear the place apart until I find her” “Listen” he says, and I can hear he’s trying to remain calm, “her phone is there, but that doesn’t necessarily mean she is. Use your common sense. You can’t come over here like a charging bull. It won’t do her any good” “So

My heart is heavy as I sit beside Emily’s hospital bed, her tiny hand clutched in mine. Hours have passed and she’s still out of it, sleeping now, rather than comatose. She’s stirred on a few occasions, but remains unmoving due to the narcotics that are still in her system. The doctor assures me she’ll be okay once they wear off, which is a huge relief.I got word that Robert survived the surgery to remove the bullet that was lodged in his shoulder. He remains in a critical but stable condition in ICU. He has some extensive physio ahead of him, but should make a full recovery. I’m yet to see him and thank him for all he has done, because I’m unable to leave Emily’s side. When she finally comes round and I know for sure she’s going to be all right, I’ll go to him. He put his life on the line for my girl, and I’ll be forever indebted to him for that.Phil called earlier when he realized I was no longer at the house. As far as I know, he and Gerald are still sitting in the waiting r