“I’ll let it go,” Delia said, in a voice that made it clear she didn’t want to, and Katherine had to smile. “But I’m still hopeful, honey.”
“You can be,” Katherine said, because it would make her mom feel better. "Ermm... I also wanted to tell you that I will be bringing Tim over tomorrow night. The official opening of Crimson Bay is tomorrow. I hope you don't mind".
"Oh that's fine..." Delia said. "Always happy to spend time with my grandson"
"Thanks mom," Katherine said.
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"That was a great speech, Jensen," Katherine said as Jensen came back to the table.
"Thanks," he said. "Dance with me... Please"
"Again?" Katherine asked.
"Hell yeah". He held out his hand and Katherine took it smiling. He took her to the dance floor and held her close. She put her hands around his neck and breathed in his scent.
"Those cakes on display look delicious" he said as they began to sway to the beat of the music.
Katherine giggled. "They are not for you, Jensen," she said.
"I really loved those ones you gave me the other day... When do I get another batch?" he asked.
Katherine smiled up at him and he grinned back at her. "Anytime you want" she said sweetly. "But you should know, you are going to pay for the next batch"
"I have no problem with that," he said. "I intend to eat as much as I can. It's been a long time. They look delicious and so it's worth it". He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "Not as delicious as you look though"
Katherine shivered. She focused her gaze on his throat, unable to meet his eyes. He laughed softly. "Am I making you uncomfortable, Kat?" he asked.
"Like you don't know" Katherine said, glaring at him.
"Well I enjoy doing it. I don't know why. I guess it's because I know it bothers you so much" he said.
"So you are saying that you enjoy torturing me?"
He moved his head to one side, looking thoughtful. "Hmmm.. A little bit... Yes" he said smirking. "You really look amazing though. Have I told you that tonight?"
Katherine laughed. "Yes, you did, Jensen. Twice tonight to be precise. Thank you. You look good yourself"
He made a sound in his throat and Katherine swallowed. For one thing she was enjoying his hand on her a little too much. In the restrictive confines of her bra, her nipples tightened, her skin felt flushed, and electric tingles pulsed in her clit. Bad nipples. She thought.
"Ever been to the top of this building?" he asked after a while.
"No I haven't" Katherine replied. "Whenever I come here I just go straight to my store, Why do you ask?"
"Because it's extremely beautiful up there....especially at night. I know you would love to see it. Come with me" he said. He released her and for a few seconds Katherine missed the warmth of his body against hers and the way she felt in his arms. She brushed the thought away.
"What about the party?" she asked, when he wrapped one hand around her waist and began to move towards the door.
"They won't miss us," he said. "I have given the speech and the party will be over soon...come on"
"What about Elaine... and Jon?" she asked.
"They are too busy with their dates to give a fuck about where we are" he said. "Come on, let's go"
Katherine nodded and followed him. They left the large hall and walked toward the lift. He stabbed the button for the lift, and waited for her to precede him when the doors slid open.
His eyes followed the sway of her hips as she moved. Damn. He thought. Did she have any idea how sexy she was?
They walked through the glass encased atrium at the very top of the building and arrived in front of a wall of glass with the city spread out below them. The view was simply breathtaking. Across the bay, the city sparkled like precious gems tossed on an endless blanket of black velvet. Dazzling and magnificent.
"Wow." Katherine said, her eyes feasting on the beautiful sight before her.
"It's something, isn’t it? Takes my breath away every time I come here" he murmured, "It's one of the reasons why I like it"
"I can see why you like it.. It's beautiful" said Katherine "how did you know I would like it too?" she asked.
"Oh I just knew," he replied casually.
Katherine smiled, "You seem to think you know me so well." she said.
"I do know you," he insisted. "really well"
"Nah you don't"
He didn’t say anything, just stared at her with those impenetrable eyes.
"Aren’t you going to say anything?" Katherine blurted.
"No, I'm not going to say anything. You are in the mood to argue a point just to prove you are right. You are not. Leave it alone."
"And if I don’t?"
He shook his head. "You’re not going to distract me by starting an argument, Kitty. Not tonight. And not here. Let's just enjoy the view."
He stepped behind her and caught her shoulders. For the longest time they basked in the view, his head aligned with hers as he pointed out landmarks. But slowly heat and tension built, her heart racing with other sensory delights she wanted to fulfill.
When Katherine turned away from the view, he was waiting. With her back against the glass, she stared up at him.
"Thanks for bringing me up here" she breathed. Her voice barely a whisper. "It's amazing".
"It's nothing," he said. "I'm glad you are back, Kat. How has it been since you moved back?"
"Pretty good I guess," Katherine said. "Not much has changed here really. Except that I have a son now".
He nodded. "Tim... Smart kid... Very energetic... Talks a lot too" he said and Katherine laughed.
"Yeah. He could be really tough to handle sometimes" she agreed. "But he is amazing. I don't regret any decisions I made concerning him. He loves your dog too. He has been talking about Rufus since he saw the dog at Jon's house. He has always wanted one".
"I'm supposed to coach him and some of his friends from his baseball team sometime next week. I hope that's okay with you" he said.
"It is," Katherine said. "And I really appreciate it.. You helping like this"
"But?" he inquired, raising an eyebrow. "You don't want me around Tim?"
He sounded disappointed.
"No it's not that" Katherine said quickly. "You have helped so much and I just don't want to bother you. Jon can help him. I'm just saying".
"It's okay. I like Tim. I wouldn't mind having a kid like him"
Katherine smiled. "Thank you," she said.
"Did you and Mitch plan on adopting together?" he asked, before he could stop the words. "...Before you broke up? Were you guys really that serious?" A part of him dreaded her reply.