Kelly

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This book was published in English under the title:
MAN-HATER

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1.
- I have to grow old, Kelly thought wearily as she
extinguish all lights of the agency before leaving.
"In the past," she left her office still full
passion and enthusiasm, even when she was working late
in the night. But at the time she was launching her
case. Now there was much risk, the situation
had become less exciting, less exciting ...
By pressing the button for the elevator, the young woman
sighed. Yes, everything worked ... Its offices were
in an elegant building, company ownership
insurance for which she had led a campaign
very satisfactory advertising. That same morning, the accountant
who oversaw the agency's management had made him only
compliments.
Ian Carlisle. He was working for his grandfather, the
years ago. And it was he who had caused the most Kelly
shock of his life by teaching him to the death of the latter,
she inherited a fortune. How would it be

expected such a turnaround when his grandparents, who
had raised, lived in a small modest pavilion
outside London?
But apparently his grandfather had been lucky to
Stock Exchange ...
At the time, aged eighteen years, Kelly had not dared to
use that money. It was only later, after
Colin, she was determined to make it grow - and prove
that women were well worth the men in business.
Why did she feel depressed, suddenly? Maybe

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because it should have brightly celebrate the third
anniversary of his company, instead of preparing to spend the
evening alone at home, studying Folder ... She began to
realize that professional success often goes hand in hand
with loneliness. But after all it was the choice she had made!
In his eyes, it was better taste only the fruits of success,
even hard-earned, rather than take risks in
the field of feelings. Since Colin, she had no
never placed its trust in anyone other than herself. And
she was right, she told herself firmly.
Through his hard work and intuition, she managed
to create one of the most advertising agencies to
London. We saw it as a business woman
daunting. So why tonight particular éprouvait-

she suddenly the urge to question everything? Granted it
could have been content to live on his income without working.
But after Colin she had wanted to jump headlong
in the work. Ian had told her one day that it was probably
for her a kind of therapy. He was not wrong. In any case, in
twenty-six, she had "succeeded". This does not prevent
to be attractive, intelligent, and have a circle of friends
faithful. What's the worry for no reason?
At this late hour, the streets were almost deserted.
When Kelly arrived home, somewhat subsided, she gave a
sigh.
She chose her apartment with care and had
decorated by interior designers who had cared for
the agency. The result was a contemporary classicism
perfect, but a little cold. In the huge living room, a cameo
blue and gray showed off the deep sofas
covered with cream silk, sown also blue cushions.
A large coffee table - wood, glass and aluminum complemented the decor perfectly. Everything was clean, tidy,
impeccable. The maid who came every morning was
a pearl.

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Yet that night, Kelly felt repelled by the elegance
too simple, too pure to the splendid Italian furniture. She began to
dream longingly at the beautiful Victorian home that she had

shared so little time with Colin ... With what love Had
she honed itself every detail for months!
The atmosphere obtained was different ... But she pulled herself together
The past was the past!
From a firm step, she went to hang his coat in his
room - as he had learned his grandmother and as
she always did. Colin laughed at these little "quirks
". He also made fun of many other things, but at the time
Kelly had believed in teasing inconsequential.
She took off her navy blue skirt, carefully hung. All
in it was strict and proper, her silk blouse
immaculate in her tight bun. Kelly hated the side too "
flamboyant "of her figure: her chest curves
generous, her too thin size at will, his legs that do
not finished, her long brown hair with moire reflections ...
It was too voluptuous for a businesswoman and
contrived to hide her best assets other
would have given anything to have! But this reserve had
helped to create his company. Men tend not to
take seriously their female partners if they feel
that a meeting may end otherwise than by strict
signed a contract ... Also Kelly had she persisted in
attitude coldly reserved.
More tired than she would have thought she had one desire:
relax and go to bed But there was this folder
prepare. Suddenly she pulled her not the small closet
simple dress she used to put on the way

home, but a beautiful silk kimono with intense colors
- Christmas gift from a Japanese client. The shimmering blue
the stuff brought out the deep sapphire eyes, brightness
muffled his dark skin, the jet mass of his hair disheveled.
While taking off his light makeup, she found herself poor
mine: it was a long time she had not taken a vacation ...

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After a quick brush to her hair, she returned
in the living room and curled up in the hollow of a sofa to
work.
She was immersed in columns of numbers when
intercom doorbell rang. Frowning, she
rose to ask in a voice dry the visitor's name.
- It's me, Kelly. Jeremy Benson!
The girl winced when she heard the familiar voice - and
so unpleasant to his liking - the husband of her best friend. It
Jeremy had never appreciated, even when he was not
although engaged to Sue, and this repulsion had only
grow over the years. They had been married for six years and
Kelly was sure that Jeremy had not been faithful to his wife
over several months.
Sue was her childhood friend, and she felt very close
her. But since Jeremy had clearly expressed her
she physically attracted, Kelly saw less Sue
less often; most of the time to window shop,

Sue in the rare visits to London - and when Jeremy
could not accompany him.
The fact that this man continues to woo despite the
obvious contempt she felt him put out Kelly
her. And this only reinforced the idea lackluster
she had the male. Despite the progress of the
feminism, she remained convinced that women remained
"sex objects" in the eyes of their companions. What ceuxwanted and took it, with no regard for the feelings
- Or lack of feelings - of their conquests.
In order to afford Sue, she never made clear
Jérémy disgust he inspired. It was a cowardly man,
avenger. He had managed to evacuate around her
woman, that it depends entirely on him. And this
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adventures.
Sue had never complained to Kelly for the conduct of its
husband. She loved him deeply. And Kelly feared her
friend learns the truth. Was she not well placed to
know the hell that is such a revelation for
woman in love?
- So, Kelly! You're not going to let me out all night
! I have something to tell you from Sue.
The young woman almost asked him to forward the

Message from the intercom, but she thought it would take this
cop for a win. It would be so proud
intimidating! She could not show her that she was afraid of
to be alone with him. A bitter bend corner of the mouth, it
ordered him to go up.
When he saw her, Jeremy's eyes narrowed appreciatively.
Then he bent to kiss her on the cheek, and Kelly stiffened.
This reaction seemed to amuse him.
- Always ice, dear Kelly? he hissed. Are you afraid
of what could happen if you let yourself go? There
really nothing, baby.
As always, his vulgarity put the nerves of the young
woman alive. While paying him an alcohol and handing him his
glass, she felt boiling. She sat in front of him.
- You do not let go ... not installed there a drawl,
with a circular eye piece. Sue has no taste,
decoration. But I guess the millions, it helps!
Kelly decided to ignore this double critique.
- You said you had a message for me to
by Sue? She threw a sharp tone.
- What a warm welcome! Jeremy replied with his air of

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Boy punished that irritated Kelly at the highest point - but
was always melt the poor Sue. You were not seen since
months and you obviously have great difficulty supporting me

five minutes!
- I have work, snapped the young woman in him
showing his file. What brings you to London?
- A business meeting. Sue suggested I go see you.
She would like to show you the new house, the weekend
next. It runs through a bad patch at the moment, with
the story of the baby ...
Jeremy had an accounting firm in the NewForest, and he was furious that Kelly refuses to entrust the management
of the agency. Was it really his wife, who wanted to
admire the house they had just built, or himself
same? she thought, acid. But the last words of his host
gave him a bad conscience. She had phoned
once her friend since the tragic miscarriage that
had so proven.
- Well? Jeremy insisted. This tempts you, or not? You are
really someone very special, Kelly ... You make me crazy,
with your great tunes that woman was successful. Poor Sue
you not hold a candle. It is in the process of gentrification
seriously, and the latest troubles have nothing to
fix things!
So he had no heart? Kelly was outraged. She was dying
desire to start his face Sue was worth a hundred times, and
refuse his invitation. But her friend was probably
desperately need to see it. If it's disappointing, no doubt
Jeremy would benefit to the down in flames in
the esteem of his wife. And she could not even tell him

truth to defend ...
- All right, I'll come, 'she said. Now I beg you to
let me work, Jeremy.

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She got up, expecting that his visitor goes to the
door. But he approached her, put a hand on her hip
and stroked a trivial look solid curves of her body.
A shiver ran revulsion Kelly, who pushed him
abruptly.
- Okay, I get it! Jeremy laughed, his face contorted with
fury. But do not worry, we will meet again, Kelly!
No woman, not even you, can live forever
like a nun. On Saturday, sweetie!
As soon as he left the young woman collapsed on the couch,
prey to hatred and suffering. Would it be all his life
victim of the male arrogance? The memory of the hand
Jeremy asked about her made her feel sick. He knew it, but
he did not care. He wanted her, and nothing else mattered! The
Men were really despicable ... Colin also had
treated icicle from frigid woman. She closed her eyes,
clenched eyelids, shivering from head to toe.
Colin. She succeed one day to forget? She had
met just after the death of his grandfather, the day Ian
had announced the news of his legacy. The young man
was an accounting course. Kelly, upset by what

she had just learned, had forgotten his umbrella. Hake
had caught in the street to make it. A good start
ridiculous for the dramatic cataclysm that would change his
entire life ...
A few days later he telephoned him to ask
go out with him. He liked it at first glance, and
agreed. They went to the restaurant, at the movies. When Colin
kissed at the time of leaving, Kelly felt her heart
jump for joy.
Six weeks later they were engaged. On the advice of
Colin, she sold the home of his grandparents. But when
he presented the big Victorian house he dreamed,
in the residential area of Hampstead, Kelly protested. He

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swept his objections, saying that after all it was a rich
heiress, that this house was an investment
value, and it would serve them when he had his own
customers. The girl finally gave in, despite the reluctance of
Ian.
A supercharged period followed. Kelly took care of one
Work is renovation. Colin was often away and they
they were not seen rarely, especially talking about the site and
exchanging only a few quick kisses. A bit later,
she told her fiancé that she wanted to make a visit
old aunt. Colin encouraged him to take a few days

rest, making him just sign some papers stroke
wind before departure.
Four days after she returned, more relaxed. To talk
his grandparents, his parents were dead all
two in the explosion of a car bomb in Northern Ireland,
when she was only four years old, had done him good. But
the approach of her marriage made her still quite
nervous. The fact that Colin has never tried to snatch
some "liberties," some less chaste caresses
so brief kisses left her puzzled. How to
he behave when they were married? And then she would
preferred a church ceremony, instead of pure formalities
Administrative he had planned for mayor ... In addition, they
would not even honeymoon Colin had expressed the
desire to push after his exams.
On the wedding day, after a brief reception in a large
London hotel, they returned home at dusk. Kelly
lighted the lamps of the living room, pleased that their "
Nest "was so cozy. Then she hesitated. Colin was mounted
first. Should she join? Should she wait for
remove her wedding dress? She thought for a moment that her fiance
does not show a very ardent in love, but she pushed
soon this idea. He was perhaps intimidated her,
after all! Suddenly she regretted that their engagement
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startling launching dryly:
- The bathroom is free!
He had spent jeans and a sweater. Kelly felt a
some disorder caressing look.
- Colin ... she murmured, blushing.
She desperately wanted him to take her in his arms,
he kisses her, he buries his doubts and fears in the
warmth of her love ... But he just ask if
she wanted a drink. She shook her head, mute,
before climbing turn. She tried to console her. His condition
depression had proven his nerves, nothing more. And it was
silly of her to expect romantic transport.
Modern love is embarrassed more passion, it would
have known!
When she emerged from the bathroom, a moment
Later, she thought she heard a murmur of voices on the ground floor
and leaned on the railing, wondering who could well come
visit them on such a day. Suddenly the door of the living room
opened breezed and irritated voice sounded in Colin
the hall:
- Pat! I had forbidden you to come here!
- Perhaps, but you told me you loved me too, that
this house is ours, you would have your clients and ...
Frozen with horror and disbelief, Kelly leaned
more. Colin and his companion were absolutely unaware of

his presence.
- This is exactly what is expected, darling, murmured Colin
a tone softened. Everything will be as we have decided.
- But you did not need to marry her for that! retorted
young woman with resentment. Damn, Colin, how did you

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do this to me?
- Very easily! Colin replied cynically again. He
enough to close your eyes and think of all that money ... Come on,
Pat ... You know that I do not feel anything for her, right? This is the
the most boring girl I know. A little gray mouse.
Frigid to the last degree, with that. It does not happen to you
ankle, my love ... If I can endure this marriage is
only for you, for us.
- But, she is your wife!
- For six months, at most. I have already arranged for
make him sign papers by which she bequeathed me home.
As soon as I get convinced to give me the money
to create my practice, I signifierai him that our marriage
lived.
Kelly felt his heart in his mouth. It was not
possible! But it was enough for him to open his eyes, to see the way
which her husband passionate kissing this other woman to
convinced she was not dreaming ... nausea Taking it back
hastily into the bathroom. Apparently, the couple was

too absorbed to have paid attention to him.
The first past spasms, Kelly wondered if Colin
would make love to her, despite what she had seen. That
Pat could feel that, with the idea of sharing her lover
another? And herself, how could she bear
that the key now?
- Kelly? Darling! What do you manufacture it?
Colin had gone to join her in her room and she
gazed annihilated, not understanding that it is always the
even. She realized that in fact it had always been this
man! It was she who was no longer the naive white goose that
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invades.
- What do you want me, Colin? she threw a defiant tone. Have you
need more signatures?
He became livid, stammering:
- Honey, I ... I ...
- I heard everything, cut Kelly, surprised by his own
cold blood. Absolutely everything. And if you expect me to you
let touch me, you ...
- You touch? Colin chuckled, walking toward her. You make the
ideas! You're a terrible prude, honey. Besides Pat,
you ...
- In any case, I have at least one more thing that, right?

Otherwise you would not have married me! Kelly replied in a voice
acid. But you will not get a dime, Colin. Tomorrow I
will cancel our wedding!
- Certainly not, dear! he retorted continuing to
coming toward her, a cruel glint in his evil eyes. I
did perhaps not want you, but I want your money and you
not to me will attain without. So you hoping for a
cancellation ...!
Paralyzed by terror, Kelly saw him leave his sweater,
and undo his jeans. She wanted to flee, flee as a
crazy, but fear nailed to the spot. With a sudden movement, Colin
opened her robe to the waist. His hard hands
violentèrent his body as his words had criminal
ripped his heart. But do what he would, he failed to
awaken in her any response. After a moment,
Furious, he pushed her away with brutality.
- Species frigid bitch! he hissed. You're not a woman,
you're an iceberg! No man will ever possess you, it
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Before she could utter a sound he had disappeared,
abandoning on their bed Dry eyes, heart drumming
in the chest, the body marked by the blows he had
inflicted Colin, she remained motionless. Unable to cry,
unable to cry, unable to understand what was he

happened. She heard the front door slam. Where was he
gone? Join Pat was not frigid, her? And after?
Would he come back to put his threat? If he did,
it would be a rape, neither more nor less. A word as horrible as
the action it designates.
She was still lying in the dark, motionless, when
the doorbell rang. She decided not to move.
But when she realized that the ringing would not stop it
resigned and dressed slowly. This could only be
Colin ... Until the last moment she hoped he would give up,
but the bell strokes persisted. She opened. Dawn
wan already on the horizon. She had to spend several
hours in a state of semi-consciousness, since his departure.
- Mrs Langton?
She stared at the policeman who was standing in the doorway.
- Can I get a moment?
Seconds later he was inside, he
wondering where the kitchen was located and if it could make a
cup of tea ... The brain numb Kelly did not understand what
he was trying to explain to him, reassuring tone of which is employed
with injured animals or frightened children. And then, finally,
the words made their way.
- Sit down, the officer murmured, terribly
embarrassed and pity. He felt nothing. He was killed instantly ...
He did not say that Colin was drunk and he was driving
despite common sense.
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as anesthetized. She watched the policeman casually.
After a while it went away, puzzled.
Standing alone in the big house, Kelly felt
then a huge relief. A kind of recognition.
His love for Colin had also been killed instantly when
she discovered that he had used it. She did not want
that sleep, sleep ... At the same time, she took the resolution
steadfast to never risk being abused in this way.
She had decided once and for all in his clouded mind
she was rich, she was not desirable except for its
money and now it should always, always stand
on guard ...
- Never ...
With a start, the woman realized she
uttered these words aloud. She grimaced
and shrugged. That story was far ... In eight
years she had had time to get wisdom. She lowered
eyes on the alliance that shone on her ring finger. She had
not left, as she kept the name of her husband.
To remember.
Since then, she had been able to account for the attraction she
exercised over men. Yet cynically, she had
always wondered what was behind their beautiful
statements. She despised just as married men,

only looking for adventure, as the others, who aspired
only a beautiful party.
- You execrate men had said one of them someday.
Had she not reason to do so? And Jeremy did, was it not
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2.
The next day, Kelly thought more weekend awaited
that in his work. The last words of Jeremy's bothering:
he had come to find her in her room? Yet she
could not refuse the pleasure his visit to Sue, if disturbed by
the loss of the child she wanted so much ...
When she left the agency, the night she was tense
the extreme. Suddenly the elevator, a display ad
caught his attention. The text was quite unusual, "You
Need a company? You can not make it alone
this evening cocktail or what? Call us, we will
provide escort for you, man or woman. »
Was it really that simple, or that he hid activity
more trouble? In the subway, Kelly kept turning this
idea in his head. She was not still rent
services of a knight serving to protect advances
Jeremy! But deep ... why not? a small whispering
voice. After all, this would lead to fewer complications than
if she asked one of his friends to give him that service. Because

these, inevitably, would quickly draw
completely wrong conclusions from his "invitation".
All evening, this assumption the tormented. Once she
rejected the ruling of the highest ridiculous. The next moment
she viewed with interest, perhaps thinking he was
well being of the ideal solution. Anyway, she had nothing to
losing to learn ...
She took the phone book and looked for the name of
the agency. She noticed with surprise that corresponded address
in a beautiful new building that she knew perfectly.
Biting her lower lip, she prevaricated yet
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significantly less risky than going alone to Sue ...
What kept her? Perhaps some ridiculous prejudices
associated with "femininity" ... It was painful for her to admit
she could not get the company of a man only
the paid ... But what? No one would know, and
his motives were absolutely legitimate! Saving a huge
Sue grief - and a horrible embarrassment - well worth a small
wound of pride.
As if fate had wanted an appointment the business
conducted the next day near the headquarters of the agency. When
she left the luxurious building which housed the offices of his
last client, she was so happy to have won a

new contract that gave him the courage to cross the
crowded street and step into the marble hall
the building opposite. There was nobody at the reception, but
a quick glance at the golden plates confirmed him
the agency was on the third.
Infinitely more nervous for his appointment
Previous, she called the elevator and waited for smoothing the skirt
his tailor. It was not the kind of outfit she wore
usually: the skirt with ample folds started from a wide
bodice that hugged her waist. The short bolero, to
sleeves slightly puffed shoulders and narrow compartments
wrists, had a somewhat medieval atmosphere accentuated by the
sumptuous amethyst velvet embroidered with gold son. Maisie, her
assistant, had insisted that she dresses well for its
maintenance of the morning. The soft collar of her silk blouse
fell on her bolero and a purple ribbon adorned her neck
slim.
Oddly, this outfit "charm" gave him a
sense of vulnerability than efficiency. Even his
bun lost some of its severity: minor loops
auréolaient his temples. While pressing the button
third, Kelly played nervously with her pearls
earrings. When she emerged on the landing, she saw
the entrance to the agency. The door was open. From where she was,

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she saw a man who turned his back, bent over a
office.
She knocked and walked. The man spun around, straightening for
better detail of an openly appreciative glance.
Furious against himself, Kelly blushed with anger ...
while the gray eyes deliberately passed and slowly
review every detail of her figure. Finally, they
stopped, laughing, on the face of the offended young woman.
- Please excuse me ... he let go a low voice,
Sensual, which immediately reminded Kelly Worst flashes
television advertising.
- Do not apologize, it's useless! she threw a tone
cutting. Just an insult!
- Oh ... I insulted you? he resumed.
He seemed genuinely shocked, almost irritated by his reaction.
The young woman was disconcerted. Nevertheless answered
- Yes, you have insulted me! In weighing at me
as if I were a commodity on display! So épargnezme your excuses ...
- I'm not apologizing to have you watched retorted
man with a kind of sweetness. But to have you
embarrassed.
Kelly was furious. Who does he think he was?
- You do not embarrassed me in the least!
she replied icily. Bored at most. I
wonder how men would react if women's
looking ...

- ... As merchandise on display? completed
man, amused and mocking. I do not know what brings you,
Miss ...

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- Mrs Langdon!
Kelly saw his sharp eyes focus on her left ring finger,
as if to make sure it was right.
- I came to find out about the services of this
agency, simply, she continued coldly.
Faced with this arrogant copy of the male, she
beginning to wonder if it was right to try this
approach.
- The agency?
He cast a glance at the plate from the front door, wrinkled
eyebrows, patted his office a moment thoughtfully ...
- You mean the agency that provides escorts, is not
right?
- Y he has another? Kelly replied, exasperated by
gray eyes that never left.
She had never met a man of this species.
Those she usually frequented showed themselves to be
obsequious, in light of his fortune or obnoxiously
charmers. But never someone had detailed
with an obvious disdain. She watched in turn. He had
brown hair, a little too long for his liking. Some

women loved perhaps like this ... A kind altogether
star of television, "Mr. White teeth" style.
Just good to the article for toilet water or
ski clothes ... His contempt may be read
in her eyes, but she did not care. It was primarily
determined not to be impressed by his manners.
- Hmm ... You seem attractive enough for the job,
blurted finally, very quiet. But I'm afraid you
miss a few ... linking If you are looking for work, I
could suggest you ...

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- Look for work, me? Kelly cried, outraged. I'm not
not come to seek a job, I picked someone ...
to accompany me!
- Someone to accompany you?
He seemed stunned, but quickly hid his astonishment.
- What kind of "company" are you looking for exactly,
Mrs. Langdon? he asked in a gentle tone, while
opening a drawer of his desk. You probably know that
our agency is a respectable institution and ...
The scandalized cry Kelly pushed him look up.
- You are married, is not it ...
- I'm a widow! replied the young woman. And I want to see
your boss!
- Sorry, he is on vacation. He will return only eight

days ...
Eight days! Kelly thought, distraught. What was she going to be?
- If you tell me exactly what you were looking for?
suggested humans. Do you need to be accompanied in ...
an official ceremony?
- Not really ... muttered the young woman, strangely
embarrassed at the idea of exposing his problem.
- I await your explanation.
He cocked his head to a kind of form. Her hair,
very coarse, were beautiful and brilliant remarked absently
Kelly. What the hell was she doing here? She was eager
to leave but did not dare. The caller was staring at her with a
polished air, yet she would have bet that deep down he mocked
her. Well, he does not care as long as he wants! she thought,
furious. It did not matter. She gave him a

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slightly watered down version of his weekend.
- I see ... he said slowly. You fear that these two
Three days are a bit annoying, right?
Kelly nodded. She did not intend to tell her
more.
- And you have no male friend who you can
include?
- My friend, Sue, has a tendency to want me
marry all singles she meets answered

strongly Kelly. I thought if I came home with a
abroad would avoid me further complications.
- I see, he repeated - although he obviously air
not to understand.
But a few minutes later, he appeared more
perceptive than she had believed.
- This companion is somehow a "bodyguard
"Nothing more, is not it?
- A bodyguard? Kelly repeated, stung. Listen!
If you do not want to take care of my business you have
just say so!
She began seriously out of joint. This
man had the gift of cause in her a hurricane
reactions as she had not experienced in years.
It emanated from him a real magnetism, a "sex appeal
"That corresponded perfectly to the role he played in this
agency. It is well committed this type of men physically,
right?
- I was just trying to identify as precisely
be what you need, 'he replied with a placid tone. You
you have to doubt that an agency like ours sometimes receives

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requests ... that it is not able to assume.
Kelly flushed. The implication was clear.
- I need a man to accompany me time

a weekend. Nothing else!
- Perfect, Ms. Langdon. If you want to give me
practical details, I'm sure to get to meet you.
Kelly complied, cold and concise. She saw him hesitate for a moment
when she told her address and wondered cynically if
would add a zero more to his bill. If he tried, he
regret!
- Will you need a car? he asked.
- I have my own, she replied dryly. So what?
Will you find someone?
She hated this, but it had gone too far
to retreat. She looked into his eyes, hiding his
better his embarrassment. He held her gaze for a moment before
ask gently:
- Is it really important to you?
Without knowing why, she heard a voice reply
altered:
- Very important.
- I thought so, he noticed without taking his eyes. TO
What time should I pick you up?
When Kelly was left on the sidewalk, a few moments
later, she took a deep breath. Phew! the chore was
complete. But she did not understand why the man himself
had produced such an impression. She faced
commonly boards in full force!
What was happening to him?

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Back in her office, she had the greatest difficulty in
concentrate on his work. She announced she had Maisie
leaving for the weekend.
- Two days of relaxation does not hurt you! declared
his assistant. Come out to buy you a new dress!
- I have no need, Kelly replied.
Yet in the early evening, she found herself
browse the shops of Knightsbridge. It was not him
happened for centuries. In a shop window, a wonderful
sleeve pink crepe, fully draped, rather him
first look. And without knowing how or why, she
found himself in the dressing room. The neckline which
extended tip to the waist, long sleeves very
Adjusted had something very "couture". The
prices went hand in hand ... and it was just not the little dress
suitable for a simple dinner in the countryside. However
Kelly bought it.
Sue called home a little later, when she was
still reeling from his "madness". Obviously, her friend
was close to tears.
- You have not changed your mind, Kelly, is not it? asked ther imploringly. I am so happy to see you. I spent
very bad moments! Jeremy also be glad you
come. I almost feel annoy, from a
certain time. But also ... I am good for nothing. Not even

make a baby. When I think of you, to your fantastic career ...
Kelly snapped gently and reassured about his coming.
- When do you get? Sue asked.
- Actually ... I will not be alone, let the young woman
hesitantly. Wilt thou me, if I bring a friend?
- A man! Sue exclaimed excitedly. Oh, Kelly

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darling! Quickly tell me about it.
- Wait, you see! Kelly replied in a laugh.
How could she describe someone that she had
never seen? In any case, the new had an effect very
satisfying the poor Sue began to babble and giggle
as if she were ten years younger. When she hung up,
Kelly said she had made the right decision - whatever it
cost to his pride. There remained only hope that it
find a presentable rider!
Saturday morning came too fast at will. The "-knight
servant "had to go take nine hours. At eight o'clock
and a half she was ready, her curly luggage, stomach
tied with anguish and a strange excitement. Feelings
she had not experienced since ... since Colin, actually.
She threw back a glance in the mirror. She had
submitted its garnet together but had imprisoned her hair
black in a golden mesh that accentuated even the appearance
its medieval dress. This also softened her face,

she noticed a frown when the
doorbell rang.
She grabbed his bag, checked that she had her keys
and opened the door with a firm gesture. There she froze and
uttered a cry of surprise;
- You!
The man with gray eyes smiled. He took her hands and suitcase
keyring, closing the door for her.
- What are you doing here? Kelly asked acidly.
- You wanted a companion for the weekend, I'm here.
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the young woman.
- If we leave? At this hour, we have a chance
to escape the traffic jams. Do these are your keys
Car?
He removed the keys to the ring and gave the rest to Kelly,
stunned by his resolute ways. She had not
usually a man and take his destiny in hand! And
a man of this sort, the bargain. A species of
gigolo, minting his physical appearance ... The vulgarity of his
shocked her own thoughts, but it was a fact that this kind of
profession accepted best a woman. If only
the agency could send someone else, instead of this
arrogant she had hated the first glance! It

hated the calmness with which he was in charge of everything, depriving it of
any initiative.
Exiting the elevator she had a mad desire to
shoving, but she did not dare. The expression mocking eyes
Gray made him think he had guessed his intentions, and
blushed violently.
Certainly, this weekend already threatened to be painful
could become intolerable!
- Why do not you send someone else?
she finally asked, guiding him towards his Mercedes convertible
metallic gray. The temptation of the premium?
She felt his strong fingers twitched on his elbow.
- The way I make my living you dislike? he retorted
ironically. I do not see why! And, as you
respect, you seem to have a fierce grudge against
men. I wonder what could go well ...
- You're not paid to ask questions! launched
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- The fact to remember always that you pay me is it
a balm on your wounds, Kelly? Because you know that
this is the only way for you to force a man to you
obey?
These words so close to the truth penetrated the young
woman to the bottom of herself and began uncomfortable. But

she refused to admit it, as she refused to admit that this
man seemed dangerous for its tranquility, without her
know exactly why. He had called her by her first name
with indecent familiarity. And yet hear his name
his lips had given him a curious impression it
did not want to analyze.
- I was the only candidate suitable and open, 'he said.
But if you want to cancel the contract, do not be shy!
It was unbearable, Kelly thought bitterly. He knew
well she could go back.
- If you agree with me, 'he said after a moment
silence, let me introduce myself. My name is Jake ...
Fielding.
His slight hesitation escaped Kelly, who shook his hand
reluctantly. Contact with the skin virile, warm and
vibrant, she recanted instinctively. His action caused
Jake a surprised look thoughtfully. He leaned toward the
passenger door and opened it. Kelly looked at him.
- You're not going to drive, anyway?
- And why not? I have a driver, you know! Also you
are clearly overworked and overly nervous,
he added without any sweetness. I thought a moment
relaxation does not hurt you before facing your friends.
Because you do not seem overjoyed at the prospect of this weekend ...
- How do you know? Kelly replied as if a
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Jake appeared again surprised by his vehemence. He
shrugged.
- If you were not on the defensive for a reason
any, you would not have found it necessary to hire me.
Kelly had nothing to reply to this argument! After
for a moment, she gave way to study his companion. It
had to admit that it was very elegant. His pants
beige flannel, his plaid shirt and matching sweater
Cashmere were quite holding weekend of a framework for
high level ... she thought with a strange twinge in
heart. And yet everything was so wrong! Why, with its
physics, his success, his fortune was she obliged to pay
company of such a man? What was wrong with her
life?
Nothing, she says firmly. She had everything she
wanted. Love was a chimera that did not exist. He
had to look around, see the "households" that
formed his friends ...
The automatic safety belt broke out. Kelly
started again brushing the fingers of Jake, who
was about to shut up for it. Involuntarily, she looked
his hands. They were brown, energetic, and wrist
was adorned with a watch ultra-thin gold. Probably a gift
a customer! she thought, furious to have this kind of constantly
thinking and above all ... to feel hurt at the thought.

- All is well?
She quickly nodded, remembering that after all it was
there only to protect against Jeremy. Nothing more.
As he had expected, they had no trouble getting out of
London at this early hour. Soon they found themselves on
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was lovely. Jake complimented her on her car. Without
thinking, she let go of an aggressive tone that it was purchased six
months earlier for her birthday. She quickly regretted this
indiscretion by reading a kind of pity in his eyes
companion when he asked:
- You are doing yourself a birthday gift?
She did not answer, closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.
But his expression pity if stinging for his esteem
clean, never ceased to obsess. Yet what?
After this weekend it will never see him again. Long
Later, Jake announced in a quiet voice:
- We arrive in the New Forest.
Kelly sat up, surprised to already see the green masses
surrounding them.
- Do you want us to stop for lunch?
asked his driver.
- My girlfriend is waiting coldly replied the young
woman, furious to see continue taking initiatives.

Jake seemed amused by her pouting, which put an attic
his fury.
- If you tell me a little more than friends? he suggested.
How long are they married? Do they have children?
The expression outraged his girlfriend forced to explain:
- I'm asking you these questions as part of my
mission. If I were one of your friends, it would be normal for you
I have spoken of them.
Like it or not, Kelly admitted that he was right. She spoke to him
miscarriage of Sue, his depression.
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insisted he slowing better look. I am
Certainly you are not looking to parade the eyes of your
friend. You are hiding something.
- I told you everything you need to know!
Kelly replied that his prying eyes put uncomfortable.
His heart was pounding. She never reveal him
the odious truth she had not found any other solution
Sue escape the husband's advances. She, the "strong woman"
which was so successful in business and boasted both its
independence ...
Shortly after one o'clock in the afternoon, they arrived at the
new house of Benson: a cozy guest house, the walls of
bricks. As soon as Kelly put one foot out of the car, the door

entrance opened breezed and is a little blonde chubby
rushed to meet him.
- Kelly darling! You are gorgeous! if she exclaimed, hugging
her friend with transports of joy.
Sue beamed. She was very pretty, although she kept
complaining about his five feet and his tendency to
overweight.
- And here so ... she began glancing
Jake appreciatively.
- Jake, Kelly announced blushing. I hope you do not see
not mind ...
- Kelly! Looks like you do not know me! retorted the
young woman with mock angry tone. Why do you do to me
say anything sooner? You must be someone very special,
she added mischievously for Jake, to the
despair of her friend. Otherwise Kelly would never have brought you
here. There are centuries that I have not seen with ...
She paused.

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- Oh, here Jeremy! Come quickly to greet Kelly and Jake, darling,
she said with a big smile.
Kelly noted his somewhat uncertain intonation and quivers
apprehension discovering the expression of Jeremy.
- Hello, Kelly! he said, laying on her hard eyes. I
guess I can not kiss you in my way before

your friend.
He just brushed his cheek. Kelly felt the piercing glance
Jake asked them suspiciously. It was far too
insightful in its discretion, and he contemplated the one way
terribly annoying. But after all perhaps was it a
unemployed actor, a comedian performed to study the nature
human ... However, at the bottom of herself, she was not fooled.
It was good at it, especially he was interested.
- Come in! Sue suggested. I've prepared a buffet
simple cold. But first, I'll show you the room.
The room! Kelly felt her blood freeze in his veins.
Jeremy, right behind her, whispered in a honeyed voice:
- I had a hard time convincing Sue that we are in the twentieth
e
century and two adult weekend together do not wish
no separate rooms!
Kelly felt hunted. Jeremy had done knowingly, she
reading her wicked eyes. He waited she refuses, she
protest! Then, with a natural who overthrew Jake passed him
an arm around his waist and squeezed against him. She was immediately
wrapped in warmth. She perceived the deaf beats
of his heart. Tears glistened in her blue eyes when he
lowered his head to whisper in his ear:
- Your friends have a delicious idea, love. I
hate venture groping in the corridors in search of
the right place ...

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3.
Lunch was a nightmare. Jeremy did not stop
humiliate Sue with deliberate cruelty, and submit Jake
a barrage of questions, showing insolence and
intolerable contempt.
Jake showed great calm and composure.
Despite herself, Kelly felt compelled to admire. When Jeremy
finally asked his companion what he did in life, it
almost had a heart retching. But Jake, a detached smile
on the lips, replied without any hesitation:
- Oh ... I take care of this and that ...
The young woman knew to look bad Jeremy Jake
had just touched: his casual answer could very well
suggest that he did not need to work to live,
it ...
From that moment, the two men treated
each with a cold hostility. Kelly was happy to
able to escape under the guise of helping Sue dishwasher.
- You welcomed us like kings! she threw her
friend who seemed pale and distracted again.
- You find? Sue retorted with a small tight smile.
Jeremy believes that I should have done better, but for some
time we receive constantly. I feel so tired ... I
tried to talk to him; alas, he will not listen. At no
subject.

She stifled a sob. Kelly, immediately put his towel
to take her in his arms. She thought that Jeremy was a
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but she could not tell her ... She tried to comfort her.
- You just go through difficult times, Sue. He is
normal that you're a little depressed. You especially need you
rest.
- That's what my father told me, Sue replied in a voice
strangled. You know he has a villa in Corfu, he proposed us
lend a week to Easter. Unfortunately, Jeremy
hardly seems decided. He claims that we can not
from now.
Suddenly, his face lit up.
- Kelly, I just had a great idea!
Kelly's heart sank by guessing what her friend had
to imagine, but it was too late to stop ... Moreover
Jake chose that moment to join them,
loaded with a stack of plates. He raised his eyebrows with a look
Sue interrogator and exploded immediately:
- You, too, Jake, you should come!
- Come where?
- In Corfu! I was just telling Kelly that
my father can lend us his villa. Jeremy seemed hardly
warm to the idea of leaving, but if we were four it change

Perhaps a review!
She made a little grimace towards Kelly and confessed
frankly, the eyes suddenly clouded:
- Actually, I think he did not want to leave alone with
It shows me ... so distant for some time! In focus
I have come to wonder if ...
- The only thing you have to think is to restore you!
deeply cut Kelly, distraught at the thought that Sue can express
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- So you agree? Sue again begged, his eyes
tears. And you must come both. I do not have
yet forgotten quite what it's like to be in love, and
not able to separate more than a few hours, you know!
she joked suddenly chasing her grief with courage.
Yes, you really need to be a good guy, Jake ... I
wondering if Kelly would let go again to love,
after the tragic death of Colin. But the fact that you
has brought here is proof, and I am ecstatic.
She turned to her friend tease:
- You see, Kelly, he was not fooled by this frigid air and
effective than you give yourself to hide your true nature!
But in spite of her smile, tears were not far away, and
Kelly felt a surge of pity for her. Sue poor ... It was
Jérémy is a monster of selfishness, to abandon it in

this state.
- Kelly? Jake intervened.
- Yes?
- You have not responded to Sue for this trip ...
The woman glared at him. He knew he
was unthinkable they go together! He had a way of
creep softly in his life that exasperated.
- I ... I'm not sure I can free myself on that date,
Sue, she lied desperately. If you will, I will give you
a response later.
The disappointment that was painted on the face of his friend shook his
the heart, but what could she do? The row house, they
went for a walk.
The surroundings were beautiful. However the walk
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Jeremy launched constantly to his wife, as well as the
Comments envious he kept doing on asset
its neighbors. Kelly suddenly stiffened heard Jake
whisper mockingly in his ear:
- You are made to hear you both!
Always talking about money ... I wonder why
he has not married you.
- Maybe because I have not left him time!
Kelly cut, acerbic. Also I was already betrothed when Sue was

met.
They were slightly behind the Benson. Kelly
dared not look up at her companion. Yet she
when he was asked in an insinuating voice:
- What did Sue say, speaking of the death "tragic
"Colin?
The young woman tensed, and he clarified coldly:
- Do not worry, I just want to be aware of
not to commit even.
- What dedication! hissed Kelly.
Immediately she bit her lip: Obviously, she had
offended.
- Look ... he murmured, grabbing her by the arm and
forcing her to face him. I do not want to know when,
how or where you started to feel such hatred
for males. Your blockages do not interest me.
Tell me just what Colin.
Rage choked Kelly, preventing it from responding. How
dare he talk to her as well! She would complain to his manager. It
asked a "knight" capable of melting
the decor, not this kind of excessively manly man

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pretended suddenly dictate her life!
- So? he insisted. Would you prefer I claim the
Jeremy explanations? Something tells me that it would be

delighted to reveal to me your past.
Kelly felt taken aback by his arrogance. It
not understand how he managed to shake so, to
dropping all its defenses. Was he too stupid to
understand that his insistence was moved, or too stubborn? He
seemed determined to put all costs naked injuries
she was desperately trying to hide.
- Colin was my husband ... she whispered, hating his own
weakness.
- Then?
It was really awful! She looked up to
express outrage, but could not utter a word:
clash of Jake's lips on hers reduced it to silence.
Suddenly the spring sunshine fell out, a colorful whirlwind
painted on the screen of her eyelids as she clenched
resisted with all his strength to this insolent kiss. When she
opened her eyes, she glared at Jake with a look full of
hatred and rancor.
- Calm down! he whispered against her mouth. Sue and
Jérémy watching. If you do not want to give them
the impression that we are in a lovers' quarrel,
you better give me my kiss ...
- Damn you! she growled, disengaging with
violence to hasten to join his friends.
She felt clammy, feverish, deeply troubled. No
man had held her for ages. Himself
feel trapped in this virile force, thank you desire to

Jake, maddened.

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- Are you okay? Sue asked, in a tone full of concern. You are
pale!
Jeremy gave him a furious glance and gave a voice
acid:
- So the ice finally melted! I wonder how
you got there, young man! he added for the benefit of
Jake had just catch up and spend an authoritarian arm
on the shoulders of Kelly.
- Arrived at what? he asked, staring at the face
livid with his companion.
- A melting ice this charming! Jeremy insisted
wickedly. We were beginning to think that no one
would overcome.
- Jeremy! Sue exclaimed with a look embarrassed her
friend.
- Do not worry, Sue replied the young woman. I know
perfect your husband consider myself frigid,
simply because I do not sleep with all men
I meet.
- You see? Jeremy hissed. You really are
privileged! If it were not for Colin, our dear Kelly would
probably still as innocent as she is rich.
The face burning with shame and anger, Kelly felt

Jake placed next to her. Jérémy's insolence exceeded
terminals. But she knew he was trying to take revenge
trick she had played arriving accompanied him.
Just as he had convinced Sue prepare one of their
room ... She almost startled by remembering that detail,
she had forgotten. She bit her lower lip, suddenly
panicked, then she pulled herself together: Jake was not the kind
man abusing a woman. She gave him a glance
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him.
- Fortune Kelly matter, he replied
placidly. It can even give it to the good
works if it wants to. When she is my wife, it's me
subviendrai that their needs.
- How lucky you, Kelly! Jeremy replied yet. And if you
want to make love, do not forget your old friends ... If at least
I had the good sense to marry a rich heiress, too!
The contemptuous look he gave to his wife Kelly put off
her. She would have given anything to demolish by
few choice phrases. But he had to save Sue ...
She just shot the eyes.
In parallel, it was more and more certain that Jake was
actor. It had seemed so convincing in his last
tirade! He had managed to embody perfectly the type of man

solid, safe, which every woman dream. But after all it was the
role it had paid to play!
Back at the villa, Kelly expressed the desire to climb undo his
luggage. She hoped that would accompany Jake and they
could then agree on how best to
spend the night. To his chagrin, he did not seem to want
tear the conversation he held with Sue. He just
uncheck it a charming smile and launch a tone
casual:
- Do you also undo my bag, baby? Needless to
out my pajamas, of course ...
Kelly veered to scarlet, and Sue laughed.
- You blush, Kelly? Certainly, we have seen it all,
today!
The young woman was not long: she had not brought
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sweater for the next day and a silk nightgown purchased
on a whim a few months earlier. She sighed. If she
knew what was coming, it would have brought something
stricter ...
When she came down, Sue and Jake were still
discuss.
- I'm so glad she met a man like
you said Sue. She has not had an easy life, since the death of

Colin. I began to believe that she was afraid to love
again. Yet it is of such a vibrant nature,
in its aspect ...
Kelly opened the door of the room, unable to endure more.
She dared not look at Jake.
- Kelly, come sit with us. I go to prepare
tea! Sue launched with gusto. Jeremy had to get out, but it
not be absent long. I invited another couple for
evening. Jérémy customers. I am sure you will like them.
She escaped to the kitchen. Kelly, frayed nerves, broke the
awkward silence that settled after his departure.
- Are you happy? You have satisfied your curiosity?
she blurted furiously.
- Content is not exactly the right word,
Jake replied with a tranquil air. Say Sue enlightened me ...
The extended arm on the back of the couch, he began to tease
slightly a wick that had escaped from the fishnet Kelly.
- Stop! she hissed seeking to depart.
He held her, and she let out a scream despite.
- Do not touch me!
- And you, do not forget that we are supposed

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like ... Sue will return from one moment to the next. She will expect
find us tenderly entwined. Make a small effort. Try
to remember your one-on-one with Colin ...

The effect on the young woman was immediate, impossible to
Suppress She was white as a sheet. She saw
Colin going to pull her hair, to do violence to the
force her to turn her head toward him, to slap her ... Suddenly she
wanted to scream, scream with all her being as she
did not have the strength to do at the time. She had
the impression that the room was around her, and she realized
Suddenly she was in Jake's arms. She struggled
yet to wrest from him, hating the contact body
virile - but hating even the dull envy awoke
in it: to let go simply to put his
weary head on his shoulder, to beg a little solace
this man as solid as a rock.
- Kelly!
The anguished cry of Sue pierced his semi-unconsciousness. It
Jake heard answer:
- She had a kind of discomfort, but there is no reason to
worry.
Sue hastened to declare:
- Honey, you should climb rest. What would make you
pleasure?
- It's nothing, assured Kelly. I had a stunning nothing
moreover. The road trip was a little tired. I feel
better, now.
- Sue is right, Jake replied in a firm tone. You should
up lie. I'd go with you, 'he added with a
blink of an eye mischievous, but I fear that my presence you

prevents sleep.

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Sue smiled, amused. Kelly, meanwhile, was suddenly very
happy to escape for a moment to the troubling authority
her "knight-serving." For no apparent reason,
worried more.
Once on the bed, she found that she had really
sleep. Maisie was right, she needed rest. The idea
Corfu was tempting, but on the condition to go alone with
Sue. She did not feel the courage to face the sarcasm
Jeremy for a week.
After a moment, the sound of the door opening made him
look up, and his heart began to beat faster. Jeremy,
standing in the doorway, peering intently.
- Your nights must be exhausting, so you experience the
need to sleep in the daytime! he hissed. You should have me
that your period "iceberg" was over, Kelly; I would have been
delighted to offer you my services! And who is this guy, anyway? You do not
We had never spoken to him. If you absolutely had a
lover, why not me?
He approached the bed Kelly knew she had to get up quickly,
but she was paralyzed by terror. Eyes wide with
horror, she saw the same scene unfold to that
had already so traumatized.
- Despite your great tunes you're a woman very desirable,

Kelly ...
Perverse eyes caressed his chest. He would touch her!
- A very desirable woman who is my wife !
Jake intervened icily.
Jeremy turned around like crazy, out of it.
- What ...
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So you've got to leave this room, if you do not hold
to cause a very unpleasant incident.
He went out. Jake closed the door behind him. Kelly was
still unable to move.
- So that was it ... Jake commented. Too bad, I
began to find you interesting ... Congratulations, the
scheme was well found: rent a "front Lover"
to hide your connection to your friend, bravo! What you
therefore do not disgust you?
Each sentence anger seemed to increase a little more.
- Do not you think that the situation is already quite Sue
pathetic like that? Do not you see that Benson is
a shabby? Or you you kidding?
- You do not understand anything really! exclaimed Kelly
sitting on the bed
- Do you believe? he retorted, a raised eyebrow.
- Of course, I believe it!

- In this case what is your explanation?
Kelly trembles on the brink of painful confession that he
asked.
- I heard you correctly ... "committed" because of Jeremy murmured
she says. But for the reason contrary to the one you dare
imagine! I knew it ... ... wanted to seduce me.
I would have refused to come, but Sue was so needed
see me! At the same time, I was terrified that her husband
tries to ...
- ... To rape you, right? Jake finished bearing set
an intense look on it.
- Yes.

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- Mmmm ...
- You do not believe me?
Kelly was amazed afterwards for asking this question.
How important his opinion could she have?
- Oh yes, I believe you completely. What intrigues me is
a woman as you reserved, confident in as
appearance, can behave like a girl
frightened when a man approaches her. When I
arrived there a few minutes, you were literally
petrified. And if unfortunately I walk less than a meter
you you retract immediately.
- You exaggerate, Kelly replied, rising.

There was gray in his eyes an expression she loved
not at all: both thoughtful, and extremely speculative ...
sensual.
- Do you want us to do a test? the he challenged, suave.
Kelly stifled a cry of outrage.
- I do not know how little game you hope to play retorted ther, but I would remind you that you are my
service and I could inform your superiors of your
attitude!
- Why not? he threw mockingly. That would be fun.
Before she had time to depart, he was already against
it. An arm around his waist, he undid her and buried her fishnet
fingers in the silky mass he had released.
- Stop! Kelly cried, stiffening up. Stop
Immediately!
He frowned, laying on her sudden glance
dark.

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- You're afraid ... he muttered. I wonder ...
- No, I'm not afraid! objected the young woman out of her.
I'm just furious! Who do you take?
Do you think because you're a man, have all
rights? Well, not with me!
His blue eyes sparkling with rage, she began drumming
his two fists on the muscular chest.

- There was a moment, he muttered, I saved you from a
worst ordeal than death. Have I not entitled to a reward?
- An additional bonus, perhaps? Kelly replied,
sarcastically.
- Damn it! You are ...
She realized too late that she had gone too far. As
to punish her, he slammed his hard lips on hers with
violence that took her breath away. Clenched, eyes brimming with
hatred and pain she felt his mouth bruised under the
kiss. Suddenly he released her, pulled back slightly.
- Kelly! he whispered, looking bored.
He stroked his thumb swollen lip.
- My God ... I did not mean ...
- Yes! You wanted to hurt me, and you did it! cried the
young woman in fury. You are all the same, you
Men!
- This is wrong!
The force of his reaction calmed Kelly.
- No, Kelly, we are not all the same, 'he said
looking down at her, eyes hard. I'm sorry for you
have hurt. But does one ever told you that a man can

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sometimes lose his head when a woman resists him like you
just do it? Colin did you ever told?
Again she became pale as death. His eyes

misted with tears, her slender fingers curled
Jake's shoulder.
- Kelly!
- Jake, I ...
Again he bent over her. But this time, it
had no desire to resist. It was easier to let
going against him, to let her tender lips caressing hers,
its heat penetrate ... What she felt suddenly it
dizzying.
- Kelly, all right?
The voice concern Sue reached him through a kind of
fog. Jake gently forced to recover, his gray eyes
immersed in his own, putting the challenge of sustaining this
time she had not responded to his desire.
- Kelly! Sue repeated.
The price of a superhuman effort, she regained control of herself
even.
- Yes, Sue! We arrive. I feel better, she replied
his friend.
- Kelly ... Jake whispered.
She felt that he wanted to tell her something. Had he guessed
no man had hugged her since
years? That for years his body had been deprived of
caresses?
- I have to change myself, now.

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- Kelly, what makes you so afraid? insisted he
softly.
- Nothing, she denied it. If you'll let me ...
She went to the bathroom, distraught. Is
she was going mad? What happened he said that? A force
to hear repeated that she was frigid, she ended up
believe. She would never be able to react to flood this
way to a man's caresses, and this discovery terrified.
It was as if she suddenly saw a face in a mirror
she did not know. It was enough for a kiss
his whole body burning with a desire she had never
known and she dared not name.
Oh why? she sobbed in a silent scream. Why
now, and with him?
- So you are a friend of Kelly? said Jennifer Gordon
reaching out to Jake, a little later. Well, Kelly
very lucky!
She darted at the young man eyes openly
admiring.
- I fully what you think! Sue approved with a
hearty laughter.
Jeremy winced visibly. He gave his wife a
honeyed smile.
- Sorry for you, darling, but Jake would probably be well
too expensive for your purse ...

The clear, cold eyes narrowed Jennifer,
suspicious. Kelly had to make an effort not to launch its
glass face Jeremy.
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and you know perfectly! Jake cut with a fury that
Kelly would have thought she seemed so genuine natural.
As she could be persuaded by the softness and
the passion of his actions when he took her hand to
gently kissing the palm. Instantly, her heart
began to beat faster. What veteran actor ... she thought of
again. Anyway, the young woman aspired
desperately at the end of this exhausting comedy.
Gordon went well after midnight. Throughout the
dinner, Sue had endured the insults of her husband with such
courage Kelly could have wept. How could
endure such a situation?
By the time she was about to get, Jeremy came to
poster at the bottom of the stairs:
- Good luck! he muttered to Jake. It takes, for
spend the night with such ice!
Kelly was still red with anger when she entered "
their "room.
- I'm sorry, she said in a harsh voice. The
Jeremy jokes are of questionable taste.

- His insistence on treating you frigid woman has indeed
something surprising, Jake replied thoughtfully. We
Looks like he regrets having suggested to Sue to prepare a
single room! He should know that a woman is
Never frigid through his own fault ...
- What do you mean? could not help but ask
Kelly.
- Simply that female frigidity is a myth
Practice good for exonerate clumsy lovers! To
Personally, he added quietly, I am still quite romantic
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mutual and deep desire ...
Kelly gazed, bewildered. She would have expected all,
except to hear expose such a theory!
- What does he? Jake asked. You really are
a very cryptic, Kelly. On one side is the
Cold businesswoman who leaves no place in life
his emotions. On the other, the inconsolable widow who regrets
her husband so she can not bear the touch of a
another man. And yet, I am convinced that you
really are neither one nor the other. You start to men
irresistible challenge, you know?
- For men in general, but not to you, is not it?
she said with boldness.

- I do not know ... What were you looking at just
engaging me, Kelly? he insisted softly. A man
share your bed without any problems or questions? Someone
you could easily dismiss the slightest sign of trouble?
- This assumption is disgusting! rebelled young
woman. If I wanted a lover, I would not need to
buy one, I assure you!
- I'm sure. However, you may act as
men make with women they pay. For you
... To protect owe nothing to anyone. Because probably
infirmity of your kind ...
- On infirmity? Kelly cut, outraged. What do you mean?
Jake shrugged.
- You know perfectly. I do not know what prevents you
normally react in front of a man, but the facts are
there.
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the bathroom. What a horrible man! Suggest that she was
"Crippled"! They were good all the same. The deal frigid
because it showed difficult without more ... Suddenly she
froze, thinking the price that had cost him his success, his
independence. She had paid dearly. And to find
tired, tired of never being able to trust,
tired of searching endlessly fooling itself by claiming

she had chosen her life, chose his loneliness ...
She was happy to cover the sound of her sobs in the
shower.
When she came out a moment later, exhausted, Jake was
in an armchair. He read.
- What time do you leave tomorrow? he asked,
there before winning turn the bathroom.
- After lunch, Kelly replied tersely.
She could not bear to be disturbed in this way by a single
its looks. She brushed her hair, pressed to lie and
feign sleep before he comes back. She hated.
How dare he speak of "disability" to him?
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4.
Kelly tossed in his sleep, tormented by
ghosts of his memories. She saw Colin despising,
Colin mocking her, Colin ... violence to the physical.
Suddenly she began to cry, to wrestle with despair
escape these hands that grasped, that would make him
bad, so bad ... Then chauchemar vanishes abruptly
driven by the light of a lamp that we had just lighted.
Sleepily mumbled:
- Damn, what's going on?
It took several seconds to gather the young woman

his ideas and understand where she was, and with whom. In this
Jake was now fully awake too. He
contemplating the worried face, frowning.
- You had a nightmare, he said in a tone
brief. It's over?
She wanted to answer "yes", but the word did not succeed in
cross the lump in his throat. She straightened to sit,
trembling, his eyes still full of terror. She cast
a nervous glance around.
- Would you like something to drink? Jake gave her. If I
we are preparing a cup of tea?
Oh yes, tea ... She was dying. And that "we" had
so intimate, so warm ...
When Jake had left the room, she felt lost without
him. Completely alone, abandoned to his nightmares, which in
again seized her. It had been years since she had
more dreamed it all. Why did it have that the past

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resurface in all its horror that night, exactly?
She moans ... She could almost feel the bruises caused
by Colin's fingers on her delicate skin. When Jake returned
with a tray, she trembled from head to foot. He furrowed
eyebrows and sat on the bed?
- If you tell me about this dream? he whispered away
Gently brown lock of his sweaty face. Your hair

are wonderful, and your skin so beautiful ...
Kelly saw his eyes slowly slide up his chest,
barely concealed by silk. She blushed furiously.
- Do not bother! she let a broken voice.
She tried to escape, but the arm of Jake tightened his
grip around her waist.
- Me tiring to what, Kelly? he replied, frowning in
new eyebrows.
- To speak idiots compliments.
- I am sincere, he replied in a soft but firm voice.
I have no reason to flatter you, since I
not seeking anything from you. I notice some
facts, nothing more. You have really beautiful hair
a wonderful skin.
He began to stroke her long curls, his thumb brushing the
skin of her bare shoulder. Kelly felt invaded by a thrill
delicious.
- You're cold, he decreed.
He did not give him time to protest and pulled against him,
against the burning skin of his bare chest.
- Do not be afraid, he whispered in her ear. I want
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He leaned forward to take a cup and reach the
young woman. Kelly had to grab it with both hands as she

trembling. But this is not enough. His whole body was restless
such jolts nervous that she could not keep the tea is
spread on his shirt. Terrified, unable to understand what
happening to her, she began to cry. Silent tears
rolled down her cheeks, betraying his weakness, his
impotence.
- Kelly, for heaven's sake!
Jake seemed really worried now. She wondered
vaguely what it was concerned. Then she felt two
hands on his arms and forced him to return to his
face. Then she buried her face against his muscular torso,
leaving stroking his back stretched with a gentleness that soothed
little by little. Soon she felt calmer, safe, safe. It
was hot, he was protecting. Suddenly she had no desire to
move, want to leave the shelter of his arms. Slowly,
she looked up at him.
- Kelly!
He seemed to want to prevent it, to warn. His voice
was hoarse.
- Kelly ...
This time, it was rather a supplication, intense and
passionate. She could get away, but she did not do it. The
plunged into his eyes, she accepted his kiss.
Suddenly, the young woman had no desire to
understand, ask questions. She wanted a
man, to caress and be caressed by him to make love
with him .... It was as confusing as surprising, for her,

but it was the reality.
The kiss Jake became hot, powerful, mesmerizing. Soon
Kelly forgot the little reason he had left. She put her
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muffled grunt when her breasts crashed a little more
against his bare chest. This reaction carried the desire of the young
woman climax. She clung to him tightly. Carried away
a wave of incredible happiness, she felt the heart of Jake
speed as he undid the tie that kept his shirt
by night. He gently pushed the silky fabric, revealing
full curves of her chest and then pushed slightly
to better contemplate, eyes dark with desire. Kelly
now felt such joy that she had evil joy
fervently hoped that Jake has finally, joy of
feel desirable and capable of seducing a man like him.
- When will you decide? she whispered, mouth
dry.
His own conduct the astounded. The eyes of Jake
darkened again.
- You will not wait long ... he replied.
Then he completely slide the light tunic. Instead of
feel embarrassed, Kelly felt an immense exaltation
light caressing glance her naked body. He undressed her
turn and she closed her eyes a moment, expecting to see Colin.

Yet the two men had anything similar ... As
she raised her eyes, she could admire the muscular body
Jake; she handed to him hesitant fingers, then ventured
to discover his tanned skin ...
- Kelly, Kelly, where are you trying to lead me? muttered
Jake.
When his tongue began to annoy the tip hypersensitive
of her breasts, she could not restrain a cry of pleasure. He leaned
gently against the pillows, a buried hand through his long
hair, the other coming and going on his chest.
- I dream of this moment since the first second I
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But Kelly was unable to answer, unable to think.
Jake caresses, much more experienced than
his, made him lose his head. She felt that
his whole body was burning with desire.
- Jake! she moaned, desperately clinging to his
shoulders, drunk with pleasure.
- It's so good ... I wanted for so long ... repeated
Jake.
He too seemed almost drugged by the intensity of what he
feeling. But when she expected it least, to
when Jake placed one hand on her thigh, whispering his
first in a choked voice, when she believed her

nightmare again ... definitely ruled memories
assailed a brutal, irrational. Suddenly it was
over Jake, who touched her, but Colin. Colin was going to bruise
his body as he had bruised his heart.
She winced. Jake immediately rose and stared, eyes
dark and hard.
- Kelly, what the hell is happening again? What kind of game
do you play?
- Do not touch me ... could just whisper the young
woman.
Again she was trembling, his eyes shining with tears.
- Do not worry, I will not touch you anymore! let
Jake with a sharp voice. If you were still a virgin I
understand, but we both know that you're the
no. So what makes you do that?
- Colin Kelly blew ... without even realizing what
she was saying. Suddenly you remembered Colin and ...
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jump; suddenly, but too late, she realized
he might misinterpret his words. Already he rose,
put on his robe and tore a blanket in bed, face
closed.
- I never play the replacements, he said in a tone
cold. Never, Kelly, you understand? Oh, do look at me

not so, I do not have the habit of abusing my power. You are
sick, Kelly. Looking in vain for a man ready to play
role of Colin. Excuse me, I'm not the one. If I ever
again puts his hand on you, Kelly, I want it to
your request. And because you'll want me, no
Colin! Me and only me!
He was full of brutal fury, deep and bitter.
How to explain to him that he was wrong? It was not what
she meant? Than just the space of a
Second, the memory of the brutality of Colin had submerged?
But in fact, the young woman suddenly thought, what
feelings had he obeyed him?
He had told her he wanted her since their first
meeting ... Was not a statement type that is
always served the people of his style? How many
lonely and helpless women he had "warmed" and
in her arms? She shuddered at the thought of what she had been on the
to do. A purely physical desire, she had
never felt, had pushed him. Her seducer
professional, beautiful, experienced ... and poor, without any
doubt! Suddenly light dawned in her mind, and she
wondered how she had not thought of before ...
More than an hour and they could finally leave, says Kelly,
the next day, casting a furtive glance at his watch. This
weekend was a disaster from start to finish. As for the
Last night, she preferred not to think about; but the images it
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away. She had obeyed that his sexual instinct, since
had to call things by their name, and she hated to
this weakness.
- Kelly! I speak to you, but you do not hear me! exclaimed Sue
in a tone of affectionate reproach. I asked Jake what
you decided to Easter. It would be so great,
if you could come with me!
- I may, Sue, the young woman replied, forcing
to focus attention on this, but I fear that
this is impossible for Jake. Is not that right, darling?
- Oh, I do not know yet ...
Kelly glared at him, wondering what he was still
trying to weave.
- I even think I could manage, he continued.
It is high time that I breath a little.
- You had me yet said you were in charge of work,
right? improvised the desperate young woman.
- Well I thought ... The proposal is so
tempting! You, me, the sun and the sea ...
- The perfect romance? Jeremy chuckled.
The two men were now at loggerheads, but
Kelly did not regret coming with Jake. Sue seemed
much more playful this morning. Well worth all the
rest. Kelly shuddered at the thought of what might have happened if it

did not have his "bodyguard" to take Jérémy
respect.
- I beg you, do not refuse! Sue begged. We will have
even overcharges since dad lends us home.
- That sounds really idyllic! Jake tossed with
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Obviously! says Kelly whose doubts are confirmed. He
was not going to deny free holidays ... His heart started
beat silently, painfully. She was rich and alone.
He loved luxury, it showed in his clothes, or it
certainly could not afford what he dreamed of. If it was
actor, he was not very well known. Maybe he was tired of
play "gigolos" and he planned to "make an end" After ...
all, who blame him?
- So it's yes? still insisted her friend excited.
- I think so, 'said Jake. Few days of relaxation
will not do us any harm. Is not it, darling?
She gave him a suspicious look. Since they were
standing he had not tried to touch her, but he stroked
open eyes, and she was outraged by this attitude.
- You may, she protested, but me ...
- You too! Besides, I do not see myself leaving without you.
Sure ... Kelly thought with bitter irony.
- I do not know yet, Sue, she began.

She had to stop, holding a cry of pain.
Jake pressed his fingers to break to prevent it in
mildly.
As soon as they were alone, she asked in a tone acerbic:
- What took you a while ago? I do not have the
any intention to go to Corfu with you, and you know it
perfectly!
- So you prefer to stay in England with Jeremy?
The woman jumped. She had completely forgotten the
danger he posed to her.

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- Yes, Jeremy, husband of Sue ... Jake replied with an air
mocking. If you refuse to leave with his wife, he will hasten
to conclude that you stay for him.
He was right ... If she lived in London, Jeremy
find an excuse to come see her.
- I do not understand what motivates you, let-t
her with contempt. Could this be the prospect of a free vacation,
simply?
Instead of getting angry, he laughed.
- This is not negligible, but I have other reasons.
- Which ones? retorted Kelly out of her. If you ever
Imagine that ...
- How do you know what I imagine, Kelly?
he interrupted with a strange sweetness. I ask you

urges a change of attitude. Otherwise I will speak the truth to Sue
about her husband.
The young woman turned pale.
- You would not do such a thing?
- Do not put me to the test!
- You are abominable ...
- So we are two, he retorted calmly. TO
Unless you have another term for your
attitude tonight? At least for me it is the adjective
appropriate.
- You do not understand ...
- Well, tell me! he suggested, unperturbed.
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tell her there, in broad daylight, the emotions that had
submerged. And the fact that contrary to what he believed it
was a virgin ... She was even beginning to wonder if it
was not going to stay all his life! But that morning she again
was terrified by the reactions he was able to arouse in
it.
Easter was in less than a month. Throughout lunch,
Sue did not cease to rejoice the coming holidays. Jérémy
sulked.
- This is it! he finally threw a sour tone. Have fun
while I stay alone here!

- Why do not you come with us? Jake suggested.
- Oh yes, darling! Come with us! Sue begged.
- Maybe ... grumbled her husband.
A moment later they were on the way home. Kelly
renfonçait is in his seat, grimly furious for having
left handle once again.
- You too sulk? himself he snapped as they
approaching London.
- You had no right to accept the invitation of Sue!
she retorted. Why have you done?
- I already told you I have my reasons; it is useless
return it. Otherwise ...
- But what do you want in the end? Not only
these holidays that tempt you, I suppose?
- Not only ... he said with a drawl. But
stop worry, Kelly. I am not Jeremy. I
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The problem was just that he could not even
need the force! says the young woman, bitter. She was
rich and too vulnerable. If ever guessed ... She
would have given a fortune to know what was behind the
head.
Arriving home, he insisted her to her
door.

- ... And the bill? Kelly asked hesitantly.
The agency will she send it to me, or do I have to pay you
directly?
- We'll talk about the return of Corfu, Jake answered a
carefree tone. But I would have no problem with you
ask for a small down payment, waiting ...
He leaned over her, mocking eyes, and touched him
lips of her mouth. She stood trembling.
- Why? she whispered. You said ...
- I know exactly what I said, he severely cut.
I just decided to leave you a second chance ...
A later at the airport.
Before she had time to react, he was gone. This was
He decided to give him a second chance at it ? In
What's the occasion? And a second chance for what?
When she went to his office on Monday morning, she was
determined to call the agency to cancel the trip to Corfu.
But she found she had to leave immediately
New York and stay there for ten days. On her return she
tried to call several times without reply. She resolved
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5.
- I can not wait to leave! Sue whispered by removing
discreetly his shoes under the table. Not you?

The day before she had phoned Kelly to announce
she had errands in London and they were
gathered for lunch.
- Finally Jeremy with us, continued the young
woman without waiting for an answer. Kelly ...
Kelly's heart sank. Something in the tone of
Sue announced it an unpleasant admission.
- I know you'll find me ridiculous, 'said her friend,
but I am so worried ... Jeremy is so different with
me, since I lost the baby ...
She gave a weak smile.
- I have come to wonder ... if there is not another
woman.
- You're an idiot! firmly cut off Kelly. Listen, sweetheart:
you just go through both a difficult test, and ...
- Yes, it was hard to Jeremy also cut Sue. It has
not look like that, but he was so happy at the idea of being a father ...
I'm sorry, Kelly. I vowed not to moan about my
fate. How's Jake? I love it, you know! And you
be so ...
Kelly smiled. Later, she
explain to her friend that it was over. Then she
would phone the agency to cancel the trip to Corfu. If
Jake hoped to force her to accept his will, it would be

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disappointed!
- Oh, here Jeremy! Sue exclaimed, his face suddenly
illuminated.
The arrival greeted his wife. Kelly looked away when it
leaned over to kiss her, fearing that it seeks to
touching his lips. He ordered tea. Sue apologized a
instant, leaving Kelly alone with him.
- So how's the great love? he hissed with
sly glance at the young woman. I really would not have believed
whether your type of man, Kelly. It has all the Don Juan, if you
ask me. But after all what?
His eyes took a perverse expression and he put a hand
on the knee of his companion, adding:
- I am always ready to comfort you, if one day you
found alone. All you have to let me know.
Kelly was disgusted. Were all men like this? TO
the lookout for any possible prey, without scruple, without
less loyalty?
- Too bad it come with us in Corfu, continued
Jeremy, darting on her leering eyes. How to
Is it took to thaw you, Kelly?
Fortunately Sue return saved him from having to answer.
Jeremy was making her sick, but he was the husband of her yet
friend ... She cringed She knew she could not
Jake cancel the trip, given the state of mind of Jeremy.
And this caused him further problems. Should she ask
Sue predict their separate rooms? This would not be

simple to explain! On the other hand, it was terribly
aware of the charm that her "knight" exercised over
her, whether she likes it or not. She had the intimate conviction
she would be unable to resist him, he tried again
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fear. Unless it's own reactions are facing
him!
Heathrow Airport swarming with tourists about
to leave. Kelly Sue desperately trying to recognize in
this motley crowd. The young woman was fuming if only
it did not come directly from his office! She felt
sweaty, dirty and tired. Her jacket and woolen coat
silk collar kept him horribly hot. In addition
she had difficulty finding a taxi and her suitcase weighed a
tonne.
Suddenly someone touched his shoulder. She turned
strongly: it was Jake. Her blue eyes darkened in
noting that he was wearing a casual outfit
perfectly adapted to their flight. Skinny jeans
showed off his muscular legs, her figure
intensely virile; an open-collared shirt could be seen in
its notch brown fleece of his tanned chest. Eyes
Pleated, he gazed. She blushed as
schoolgirl and bent down his suitcase furious. Did he account

the effect it produced on her?
- Leave, I'll take care, he said.
- I can well manage alone!
- No one would doubt! he retorted, taunting the
his mocking gaze. But we're supposed to be in love,
have you forgotten? Sue and Jeremy us at the bar.
He grabbed his bag and harmonization his long strides
with the shortest approach to his companion.
- I'll check your bags, he announced. Sue me
given the tickets.
Always so upset by the way take matters into

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hand, Kelly pursed her lips and stiffened. For the hundredth time,
she wondered why she became vulnerable when it
appeared. And why she felt so low ...
women in his presence. She shuddered, hardly appreciating
way things were his thoughts. Since Colin, she
some deliberately avoided any intimate relationship with
men; her male friends were either older and well
married, much younger and therefore less aggressive.
- Do you want something?
She had not heard back and jumped slightly, the
wide-eyed amazement when he put a hand on his
shoulder and leaned over to grab his lips.
- Mmmm ... very nice! whispered when he released her.

Kelly felt the eyes of his friends attached to them. It
flushed, exasperated. What need was there to kiss
so? Now Sue and Jeremy were sufficiently
convinced they loved! Yet she had tasted with
happiness heat of his mouth on hers ... and she had to
immediately suppress a mad desire to touch.
They
effectuèrent
without
issue
the
formalities
boarding. But when Kelly found himself installed in
his seat, high-sounding engines, she felt her stomach
establish, as every time she was flying. She was
never managed to dominate the apprehension that grabbed
Always at the time of take off. Eyes fixed on the folder
seat in front of her, she nervously encrusted
his nails into the palms of his hands clenched. Finally it
closed his eyes, trying to urge calm, hating
the idea of showing his fear.
- So you still something human ...
Jake murmured against all her hair.
He took his clenched hand and squeezed between his warm fingers. It
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- All is well, in a few moments we will be in the air,
he whispered soothingly.
She buried her face in the crook of his shoulder, perceiving
its warm under his cheek muscles, smell, the beat
reassuring to her heart. It was so sweet to feel protected ...
But what happened to him? if 'she suddenly. That man
lived charm he knew exert on women! The apparatus
tore at the track, and she stifled a groan of anguish.
She hung up even involuntarily Jake's neck. Then
the aircraft passed its stride and she breathed, relieved.
The other passengers were recovering chatting, any tension
disappeared.
- Are you okay? Jake asked the letting.
- Very good! she replied with more drought it
would have liked.
She hated to have witnessed a rare
moments of weakness. He also considered an air
sarcastically.
- Tell me, Kelly ... Have you ever trusted
anyone? Have you ever lowered your defenses a little? Or
have you buried all your woman reactions
your husband?
- For you, being a woman means
required to be fragile and vulnerable, of course? retorted tshe resentfully.

He shook his head, lips tight.
- No, Kelly. That's what you think. When I speak
reactions "female", I think of the natural need for
woman - and very flattering for us - to rest from time to time
other on a male shoulder. Have you ever thought about what
your attitude can have crippling for a man? I
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You will never leave him a chance to behave
man or even lover, just ...
The young woman was crimson. It exasperated but Had
he right?
- I do not need neither a man nor a lover, declared-t
she finally croaked. You're like all the others.
For you, a woman should be submissive, erased, serving ...
- For me a woman must be a woman , cut Jake.
That is to say, a being inferior or superior to men, but
different. And I do not like at all it otherwise!
"Of course ... thought Kelly whose anger was not appeased. The
men prefer their companions continue
to give in to their charm, to be able to use them,
deceive, manipulate them. "It was the same Colin; all that
loved her, it was her money!
Nervousness gave him a headache, and she opened her
bag in order to take aspirin. Immediately, Jake motioned to

hostess for water.
- I could ask for it myself! hissed Kelly,
exasperated.
- As I near the driveway, it's easier for me ...
Jake replied through clenched teeth. Do you know what is the
problem of women like you, who want to rule the
whole world? They do not dare to be female! They pass
their time to suppress their natural instincts, fighting for
become asexual beings. Have you looked sometimes? I
mean critically. While you are narrow, compressed
! Your clothes, your hair ...
- I am a business woman! My appearance reflects
my lifestyle! exclaimed Kelly.
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cold. But allow me to think otherwise.
- You're not paid to think!
Jake's gray eyes took the steel shine.
- Is this the only way you support men,
Kelly? Paid and gagged, to be sure they will do that
your idea? Warning ... this path leads to loneliness!
- That may be what I want! still bristled the
young woman torn between conflicting emotions.
She pretended insurance, yet she wanted to cry.
Crying like a lost child, abandoned, frightened. But she

had learned the hard way long ago that when she
cried there was no one to dry her tears. It
could count only on itself.
Then she had to sleep, for when she took Jake conscience
was being gently shake it, announcing that they would
land. She blushed again noting that it was
in her arms. He gave her a wry smile.
- Calm down, it's nothing dishonorable past!
It must be terrible to be like you, Kelly, to be horrified
the idea of having yielded to any human instinct ...
While leaving the plane, the woman thought her
words. Is this how it appeared to others? Granted it
had to fight and still fighting to keep control of
his career, his company, all she had won by so
work and effort. But was it really that mattered
in life? There was a time, not so long ago, when his
only ambitions were limited to a cottage, a family and
a heart ...
She hastened to push that thought. Love! She knew
Well, now that she had dreamed of did not exist. He
had to look around: how many friends

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formed happy relationships?
- Kelly?
She started realizing that Sue considered

anxiously.
- Are you okay? worried her friend. You're so pale!
- A migraine, cut Kelly. There have been problems
just before I left the agency.
- Dear old Kelly! Jeremy interjected sarcastically.
She always finds a way to remember what a great
Business woman is ... You have seduced a gagneuse, Jake.
If I were you, I would let her speak!
- I'll think ... Jake replied. A successful woman is
something irresistible.
While the two women were waiting for their
companions went searching for their luggage, Sue whispered in her
friend:
- Pay no attention to Jeremy. I wonder what
fly stung in recent times ...
Kelly said nothing. She knew too well what
Jeremy tormented! He was desperate to get revenge by
humiliating to Jake's eyes ...
Two car rental ahead. It was Jake
insisted to take two, so they are more free
to come and go at their leisure during the stay. Kelly sighed,
relieved: not to be compelled constantly play
love, what a relief! Sue gave them the address of the
villa. Benson went first, they followed them.
The sun was blinding. Kelly began to understand
the few hours of road ahead. The little
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sense to change the plane! Her silk blouse clung to her
skin, her skirt was too thick ... She cast a sour look on
Jake, visibly at ease in his light clothing.
Suddenly, while crossing a small village, he stopped
without speaking to a store where they were selling pretty
almost all, if we judge by the front. The young
wife, irritated, saw him get inside. Five minutes
later he came out and threw a bundle on his lap. Then he
will restart.
- A gift for you, 'he said with a detached tone.
- What is it? Kelly asked, suspicious.
- Open, you will see!
She obeyed and found an adorable little dress cotton
pink, trimmed with croquet, which focused on the shoulders by
links.
- As soon as we will be in a quiet place, clarified
Jake, I will stop for you to pass.
- How? Kelly exclaimed angrily. But I do not want!
I ...
She was interrupted by the screeching of brakes. He cut the
engine and turned back to her, furious.
- Listen! We have three hours drive under
oppressive heat. Any sensible woman would
thought of before and would have dressed accordingly, as Sue!

Look at you then! You are sweating! If you value
go on, that's fine.
Once again he was right, and Kelly knew for
she behaved like a capricious child. She
bit his lips, turning her head to hide her tears
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- I was wrong, she admitted. Excuse me.
- There's nobody around, Jake replied icily.
I'll relax my legs. Use it to change you.
And do not worry, we will not lose us. I know
Corfu.
He had already come? With whom? Kelly wondered immediately. A
Another "client"?
It is not without difficulty extricated his sticky skirt, keeping a
eye on the rearview mirror. Jake was sitting on a rock, back
shot in the car. The wind threw her brown hair back
and the thin fabric of his shirt clung to his back muscles. The
trembling fingers, the young woman began to undo
buttons of her blouse. What a joy to leave! Jake
had risen. He would come back. In her haste, she hung a
button in his hair and grimaced, pulling some
pins that held her hair. Then she noticed with
horror her bra showed. She had to remove ...
When he joined her, she clumsily tied the bonds of

the dress over her bare shoulders, so pale against the bright colors of the
tissue. She cast a new look in the mirror.
How awful! It was red, her hair stuck to her
sweaty face, her makeup sank ...
- If it can be useful ... Jake said, handing him
handkerchiefs soaked in cologne.
He really thought of everything! she thought, crumpled in
dabbing his burning forehead. Finally, annoyed by his
bun fight, she took off the last pins and brushed her
long hair. Then she took a rubber band in his bag and
just tied on the neck. Jake did not leave her eyes.
- What does he? she grumbled, aware of its expression
amused. You will not pretend you've never seen
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- I just admired the transformation, he replied
dryly. We give you sixteen if ...
His gaze lowered to the full curves of her breasts,
clearly revealed by the light fabric. He looked up. This
time, it was not the heat that inflamed the cheeks of the
young woman ...
- You feel better? We can leave?
Kelly just shook his head, stop.
- We'll have to make an effort, honey, if you want
convince Jeremy that we love again!

The amused glance he gave her put a climax to the fury that
seethed in it from the start.
- I have not invited you! she let go and bitter. You have me
obliged to accept by blackmail me! Until now
I wondered why, but I think I'm starting to
understand.
- Really? he replied, staring at her intently.
So enlighten me, Kelly. I'll tell you if you're right.
He laughed openly now irresistibly suggestive
cat playing with its prey. Kelly cursed the tiny size of the
car that forced her to stay so close to him. She felt
oppressed. He awakened in her emotions she refused. Drunk
fury, she forgot all caution and threw in his face:
- Well, well ... you may think you have found a
good use! But if you imagine that these holidays will
make me change my mind about you, you rock him
illusions!
- Stop, Kelly.
It was ice. The young woman shivered, nervous, as the
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- So you think I'm attracted to your money?
he went on after a moment.
- This is not the truth? Kelly retorted defiantly.
Obviously, you have expensive tastes!

She turned her head. His gray eyes were full of anger
terrible.
- I am really sorry for you, 'he declared,
forcing her to face him. While you completely
distorted, Kelly. Do you really be able to buy everything, there
including me? Do you think you could be interested in you
other than for your money? Well I'll tell you one
thing: all the money in the world would not be enough to give me
want to marry you.
He burst of brutal laughter.
- So that was it! Damn ... I never thought
one day hear that!
Kelly realized that she had hurt him, and that frightened her. Yet
she was certain not to have been mistaken.
- In that case, why have both insisted on coming
Corfu?
- Why? he replied with a grimace of disgust. If I
say to you you do not believe me. And if he still had a grain of
common sense, I would turn on the spot and I would resume
the plane to London!
- Do not be shy! Kelly launched. I do not need you
here.
- You prefer the dear Jeremy? This is what you
trying to tell me? If there was not Sue I would give you my
blessing. You go so well together! But she
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she i ...
Kelly did not hear the end of his sentence. He had therefore come
Sue! Devastated, she felt as if someone had
to stick a dagger in the heart and turned to the
scream in pain. Yet it was ridiculous! This man
meant nothing to her. She had every reason to
despise and it was he who arrogated to itself the right to take
high!
- What makes you so suspicious, Kelly? Jake replied
by putting the car on the road. I know you lost
your husband, but many others survive this kind of event ...
What would he say if she confessed that it was precisely the Colin
Responsible? She shuddered. She had never spoken of this drama
to anyone. Since his tragic wedding night, she never had
let any man get close enough to reveal her
truth. Jake, he had managed to break his privacy. Was it to
that she wanted him so much? Aggressiveness she hid
only fear, resentment? No, it was not
dupe of his own feelings. If he was reckless, it
not in itself cause such violent reactions. This was
of herself, she was afraid. He had managed to partially open a
door she had kept locked for too long. His body
still burning in memory of her caresses. She blushed
violently, remembering how she had engaged in
him. He made him the effect of a real disaster. It had the

least had the merit to show that she was far from frigid
!
Absorbed in thought, she did not see pass
kilometers. Beside her, she felt Jake terribly uptight, the
hard mouth. Soon they saw the sea appear here and there,
through the trees. Villas with marzipan colors
concealed behind walls and gates. Jake took a
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car.
- Congratulations, you've found it! cried the young woman coming
to them.
- Your directions were perfect, Jake answered him
snapping a warm smile.
Shooting pain crossed Kelly, tears
bitterness stung his eyes. She was not going to show
Sue jealous of, anyway? Jake was just an employee! And
ever, even with Colin, she had shown possessive.
- Kelly, you always as bad as mine, found Sue
with affection. Are you sure to go well?
- Always migraine, muttered the young woman. It
will pass.
She felt so tired, so little cool, next to his girlfriend!
Sue, she seemed to have suddenly found an energy boost.
Jake came to open her door and helped her out of the car. From

his brown fingers he touched his chest, and she stiffened immediately
as if a snake had bitten him. She saw her expression
sardonic and began to tremble without knowing why. He
seemed changed. Did she hurt so much by his suspicions
yet so plausible?
- Come, I'll show you your room, Sue suggested.
Dad household in the village, and he promised that the
house would be ready. You know, there is a real community
English here! Businessmen, people of the world, etc.
My father bought this house when he retired. I am
sure you'll like it.
She was right. In the following, Kelly admired the vast
parts. There was even a large oval pool.
- The beach is not far away, Sue explained that followed his
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steep trail. This is your room.
Kelly entered the room, very spacious, decorated in
tones fisheries and bread burned. A bay overlooking the cliffs to
the sea through the pines. Two twin beds were separated by
Rattan table lacquered in white. Two matching chairs
completed the furniture.
- Here, bathroom, Sue continued, and here the cloakroom.
Sorry for the twin beds! she added with a grin
mischievous.

- It does not matter, said Jake behind them to the chagrin of Kelly who was unaware of his presence. For my part,
I find that there is nothing more than a cozy little bed shared
two ...
Kelly could not help blushing. She felt that
his body was on fire with the idea of Jake nestled against a woman,
squeezing tightly in his arms.
- I'll let you sit, announced Sue. My father had
to prepare a cold meal, I'll check.
A heavy silence followed his departure. Kelly was not
courage to return to face his companion. It
heard him close the door and the click of the lock gave him
the feeling of being trapped.
- I thought you had requested rooms
separated! Jake threw cynical.
- I would have done if I had not been afraid to awaken
suspicions Jeremy snapped the young woman.
- Of course, of course ... But that's the type of man who
you should, right? He is already married, so it can not blame
your fortune. As for me, I understand I keep
play the bodyguards, is not it? I hope you
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to have been stolen!
- I really do not see why you are so angry

item! exclaimed Kelly.
He gave a disbelieving laugh terribly bitter.
- You do not see! You threw me the worst insult that
woman could launch a man and you "do not see
why I'm angry! " You are amazing, Kelly!
he concluded acidly.
- It seemed such an obvious explanation is ...
defended the young woman. Especially when you ... when we ...
- When what? he insisted, her eyes darting about
inquisitors who made him immediately regret having launched
such justification.
She licked her lips, digging her nails into
palms of his hands. His nerves were stretched to capacity.
- ... When we made love, she dropped into a
breath.
Again, he burst out laughing stunned.
- But we have not made love, Kelly! Damn, where
you come from?
She lowered her head, a ball of grief and pain
exploding in it. Of course, it was not love ...
It was simply a seduction scene, as it was in
have much to his credit ...
- However, he said in a squeaky voice, I hate
to be outdone anyone. But we were
interrupted; so I owe you a small compensation.
In three strides he was with her. He buried a hand
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throat, forcing her little by little nod, scrutinizing her face
devastated by conflicting emotions.
A shiver ran through fear of Kelly. Colin had the same
gesture, the same attitude! She swallowed nervously, the
muscles stiff with apprehension.
- No! she cried in a kind of sob.
The gray eyes of Jake darkened, his mouth
yet hardened.
- You will still not help but pay my
debts? he replied with a cynical determination. Your
reaction is really not flattering, Kelly!
He put his lips to where an artery beating wildly,
the crook of his neck. Instantly panic of the young
woman vanishes, replaced by a burning pleasure.
- Jake ...
His protest sounded much more like a
supplication demand. Anyway Jake interpreted it
this way. He spread the flanges of her dress, revealing her breasts.
As soon as he touched the tip of her breasts Kelly felt the harden
; she breathed with difficulty.
- Jake!
She still tried to push him, but in spite of herself
his fingers crept into the notch of his shirt,
mingling with her brown hair. A true fever seized her;

she was not sensitive to one thing: his skin contact
hot satin under his palm.
Jake placed a hand on the small of her back and pinned against
him. He walked slowly, his tongue over his lips, until
it opens their mouth in a whimper. Desire
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Caught in a whirlwind of passion she braced himself against
his burning body. She needed him, she wanted to do it
feeling ... Also, when he suddenly let go, the shock it was such
she had to cling to his shoulders to keep her
balance.
- Look, Kelly ... he murmured looking lovingly at her
body ignited. You know that we will not go
far! You hired me as a bodyguard, not like
lover, remember! I paid my debts now.
A terrible nausea washed over the woman. She had
in the mouth the bitter taste of humiliation. She could not
longer pretend she did not want him now ... He
won: he had proved that he was able to make her this
he wanted.
- I do not envy you! cried she brazenly. I do not
could ever want from a man like you!
- Liar! Jake replied gently. And first, as
do you know me? One day he will have you

root up your ghosts, Kelly. Whether you admit you
are a woman. A living woman, able to experience
feelings and emotions woman!
Before she could answer, he was gone. She hated him,
as she hated to have responded well to his caresses. It
rushed to the bathroom, blinded by anger. But she had
beautiful rubbing her satin skin under the shower water, she could not
erase the memory of his lips, his hands, these gestures
burning that had awakened her body to life ...

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6.
Kelly opened his eyes and winced when he saw the great body
lying in the bed next to hers. But Jake seemed to sleep
deep, brown shoulder emerging from the fine
cotton blanket that covered him. The young woman had
not intend to bed the night before. His headache had done
worse, and she retired the first - hating to
the mocking look he threw her when she was gone
near him.
It felt heavy, numb. A kind of vacuum
inhabited a void she preferred to ignore. A dip in the
Pool may call into shape? Their room
was right on the patio with a large bay window.
She slipped out of bed and took his clothes without
Jake does not move an eyelash. Holding her breath she won the

window. Phew! She was out. It was only seven. The
morning was to it. The air was exquisitely smooth,
light breeze pushed in the blue sky a few clouds
cottony.
When she saw her reflection in the water, she furrowed
eyebrows its Maillot, she had thought
reasonable when she chose, was actually much more
revealing that she would have liked. Deeply indented
front and on the hips, he showed off his chest
generous and made her look her more slender legs
long. If she had known she would have looked for another model!
It swam several minutes in warm water, releasing the
tension that lived. Then she lay on her back, beating
lazily feet, happily savoring this moment
delight. It was ridiculous to worry about as well
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a very nice man, very experienced, it was normal that
suffer the effects of its charm! Of course it was regrettable
he spends the holidays with her, but if she kept her head
cold there was no reason for this trip goes wrong.
She bit her lip, thinking of how it wild
reacted to the charges. Taking a shudder, she turned
and vigorously swam to the edge of the basin. She wiped
water which blinded when the voice of Jake sounded just clear

above it.
- Hello!
She looked up. Dressed in white jeans and a shirt
accompanied, he gazed fixedly. Despite his relaxed,
Kelly was again the impression that something had
changed in him. How to express it? It was as if
his feline tunes indolent hiding now the bitterness of a
raptor ready to pounce on its prey ...
He grabbed his first bath robe and put it on
shoulders, his hands lingering deliberately on her skin
wet. Their eyes met, and Kelly shivered under
his cynical expression.
- Who chose this jersey? he asked dune sensual voice,
accentuating the caress of his gaze.
- Me, Kelly replied defensively.
- You did not try, I suppose?
- Why is that?
- Because it gives you the defiantly ...
It almost seemed annoyed.
- So challenging that I can ...
He did not finish his sentence. His fingers tightened on
Kelly's shoulders and he abruptly pulled her against him,

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kissing with a violence that took her breath away and swept
all his scruples. The lips of the young woman gave way under

hers, and she fell into the abyss of sensuality that
Jake knew so well how to create. For a moment she was surprised that power
incredible: it was enough that the key to that as soon as it
based. Or rather it ablaze, whether consumed all
whole by the intense heat that pervaded his
veins. When he suddenly loosened his grip, it was to
Kelly worse than a tear.
- I hope I'm not disturbing you? asked Sue,
curious and mischievous.
Kelly hastened to compose a decent attitude.
- I just swim, she announced in a tone
falsely cheerful. The water was so beautiful ...
- Would you like to come to a party? Sue replied, amused. Of
My father's friends - neighbors - came to see us yesterday,
very late. They invite us all for tonight. I think we
could have a good time. The villa belongs to Carne
Wrayman, television producer. They even have a port
private yacht! What say you?
- That sounds perfect, is not it, darling, Jake said
before Kelly could say a word.
- Great! I'll tell Jeremy that you agree,
he will be happy! And do not hurry for breakfast,
she added, turning away everyone uses as he wants!
- She obviously thinks we burn to resume
sweet talk she interrupted! Jake laughed. I will
point out that I will count you no extra charge
... for these small perks.

- Anyway you seemed in a hurry to accept this
invitation! hissed Kelly out of her. I see clearly in your game,
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hand, you probably wait to find another prey?
There was an electric silence he broke when he became
really intolerable.
- You have at least one thing right: as you
I give respect. At first you have inspired me a kind of
pity. You made me sad, but it's all over. You
deserve your fate, Kelly. I do not have the intention of you
touch, you can rest easy.
The young woman trembled under the rebuff.
- What does he? he threw again. You discover that
sexual attraction has nothing to do with logic? It is you
difficult to admit that you need a man "like me
"? Yes, Kelly ... humans are not
computers. They do not always have the reactions which
like.
- I do not want you! Kelly cried stung. I do not want
neither you nor any other! Never!
- Would you come and do some shopping with me? him
Sue suggested later. I want to splurge and ...
then I have to find a dress for tonight, I have nothing
brought.

She sighed, his face suddenly darkened.
- It seems to me that there is an eternity since I did nothing
bought pretty. The last time I thought more than
baby ...
They were alone on the patio. After breakfast,
Jeremy had announced that he was taking Jake golf with him.
- I recently held a conference with myself,
Sue continued in a slightly nervous voice. I came to the

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conclusion that if Jeremy finds me boring, I am for
something. Dad sent me a check for my
birthday, and there are just some very nice shops
mode in Corfu. Tailors shops for
Greek high society, you see ...
- You're right, let's go, said Kelly. I too have
buy something dressy. I have made only held
vacation.
- Who knows? You may make for yourself a new relationship
Business! merrily tossed her friend. Tell me, Kelly added, t ...
it a more serious tone. Is it serious between Jake and
you? I mean ... you gonna marry her?
- It's ... it's too early to tell, stammered the young
wife, unhappy at the idea of deceiving the nice Sue.
- In any case it is crazy about you! If you saw the way he te
look, when you do not pay any attention to ...

She sighed.
- I envy you, Kelly. Oh, not for your money, no!
Just to have succeeded. Having proven that you can be
someone by yourself, you are able to live alone. I,
without Jeremy, I feel like a shadow ...
- This is ridiculous! Kelly protested. But if it
can comfort you, I'll tell you a secret: I happen to me
feel very alone, and think I paid this success a bit
too expensive ...
- You hide well your game! cried Sue, determined to hunt their
dark thoughts. Come on! Let's change our ideas!
- Yes, I think it's best! Kelly replied in a burst
laughing. Do we have a car?
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Half an hour later, they are parked in front of a
commercial gallery. Kelly felt the bite of the sun on the
skin as soon as it came out of the vehicle. She congratulated for taking
glasses and a hat.
- We enter here? Sue suggested, pointing to a small
store that does not pay mine.
In fact, the interior was decorated with chic large
houses, and the salesgirl had the timeless allure of
French elegant. Sue explained what she wanted:
- Something simple, but that makes the effect!

she said with a bright smile.
The saleswoman handed him several models. The young woman
finally decided for a simple silk sheath with
pastel seyaient her complexion. While she was trying,
Kelly's attention was drawn to a fantastic dress. In
filmy silk chiffon, consisting of a corset very
scalloped back and ruffles cut on the bias of the fabric,
it offered a gradient of roses that was a delight for
eyes. The woman knew immediately that it was made
for her. She stroked a finger, with regret. In other
circumstances, she would have bought. But not that day, not here.
- This is one of our exclusive designs, hastened to clarify the
saleswoman. Want to try it?
Kelly was going to refuse, but Sue took the lead.
- Yes, Kelly! I'm sure she will go on to delight! Try it, I
beg you!
Ten minutes later she looked in the mirror,
noting that she feared: the dress suited him
beautifully, perfectly highlighting its silhouette, accentuating
pearly sheen of her smooth skin.
- She is beautiful, she confessed, but ...

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- There is no "but" that takes! Sue severed. You're going to
take, and then we will go to the beauty salon that
next. Tonight, I want Jake and Jeremy did eyes

for us!
Kelly gave in, reluctantly. It really was not what
she had planned ... And when, a little later, the beautician
who had cared for she smoothed her hair on the shoulders,
Simply holding one side with a pearl comb,
it was almost horrified to suddenly be so terribly
sensual. Her lips looked fuller, his eyes
a darker blue ...
- Kelly, you are breathtaking! exclaimed Sue.
She smiled vaguely. This transformation
not suited at all. On the contrary, it is felt in
more vulnerable ...
When they returned to the villa after taking a slight
snack, dusk was falling. The other car was not there.
The two men were still to be at the club. The evening
begin until nine o'clock, they thus remained
ample time to prepare. Yet Kelly went
once in her room: she wanted to be dressed when Jake
happen.
Another gesture of ridiculous modesty, she thought with
irony. Had he not held her completely naked?
But what could she, if she was afraid - a strange fear
Colin himself had never made her feel? Forehead
Pleated torment, she slipped in the shower.
His assistant had offered him a bottle of his shower gel
preferred before leaving. She rubbed her soft skin
unrestrained pleasure. Never in his worst moments

distress, she had deprived of that pleasure: the fragrance.
As Colin had never offered to him, this could not him

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bring back bad memories.
The thousand hot needles of the shower began to
tingling, raising his wet skin odor
exquisite. She threw her head back, closed his eyes ...
It was so good! Almost erotic ... She could imagine without
Jake barely mouth tracing a trail of fire on his body
in turmoil, before taking possession of her lips ...
The dull thud of the door of the room brought her back to
reality. She blushed violently. No, she could not
lying to herself: she wanted!
- Kelly?
She froze, and then hurried out of the car and grabbed a
towel.
- I'm here! she stammered, dry mouth.
Provided it does not fit, provided it does not discover
the excitement of his body, provided - above all - he guesses in
not the cause! What happened to him was amazing! No doubt a
belated revenge of his senses, bullied too long!
She heard the approaching steps and hastened to don
bathrobe.
- Do not enter, she cried. I do not have that in for a
instant!

As soon as the door opened breezed and Jake leaned
doorframe, nonchalant.
- I asked you not to go! exclaimed the young
woman, choking with rage, finishing tying his belt.
Have you not heard?
- Yes! Used but in good stylish I drilled the double meaning of
your words and I obeyed ... You know that's what they say
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Always this relentless cynicism! Yet gradually flint
his gray eyes softened, became more diffuse, took a hue
mist ... Kelly, as if hypnotized by this change
of expression, lost all ability to respond healthily.
- Whether he arrives? Jake inquired hoarsely.
You are helpless when by chance a man does not follow
the line of conduct that you have set for it? That's right, Kelly? Eh
well with me you will get used to it. And when you
I want to make love to you, it will take you to me
wondering.
- You ask ? exclaimed the young woman, shocked.
Oh! You really are the last to which ...
She resumed and finished triumphant
- Besides, if I wanted a man I would only have
Jérémy contact me!
- Here we are ... Jake muttered through clenched lips. I have trouble

to identify you, Kelly. Sometimes I really believe you anxious
preserve Sue, sometimes I wonder if you are not looking
contrary to her husband crawling at your feet, an alliance
between the teeth ...
- Believe what you want! Kelly cut. You are there in
a purpose, and I beg you not to forget!
- If you send me? You know you do
not be able to. Have you forgotten our market?
- Your arrogance disgusts me! Kelly shouted again. You are
so sure of you! Do he never happen to think that
you can go wrong?
- And you? retorted coldly.
This enigmatic answer intrigued, but he did not give him
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still wet, he let sarcastically:
- The sheer number that girl out of her shower is
hackneyed, you should look for something else.
Without taking time to think Kelly raised his arm and he
Cobby who slammed a slap with a sinister sound on his cheek
farm. Haggard, she contemplated the left white marks
by his fingers. Then she gestured to escape.
- Oh no, you do not get away like that ... grumbled
Jake the holding force.
He clapped his hands on the wall on each side of the head

Kelly, trapping between his outstretched arms. She trembled
of all its members.
- Jake, I beg you!
This voice distorted by anguish she was his? When he
reached out to remove the pins that held its
hair, leaving them silky mass collapse, she moaned. Then he
grabbed her neck between forefinger and thumb, stroking her throat,
forcing her to look up. His gray eyes now had a
color of slate. He was obviously suffering from a cold rage.
Obviously, he was ready to pay him hard the slap
she leveled at him ... He pushed her robe, revealing her
breasts with hardened tips.
- It was useless to hit me, Kelly. It was enough to
ask, as I told you so ...
And he bowed his head on his chest, his iridescent clammy skin
waves of pleasure. Soon Kelly could no longer resist. She tied
both arms around his neck, burying his fingers in his
thick hair. By the time she would have given anything to
at last he meets the terrible desire he aroused in her, he
untied my hands and pushed:
- No, I do not faciliterai you things, Kelly ...

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he muttered.
She suddenly felt abandoned, confused but also
taken aback by the scale and force of his anger. She rushed

in the room, and he closed the door on the
bathroom.
By the light of the lamp she threw a frantic glance at her face
troubled, her hair matted. She quickly put on his sub
clothes and her silk dress. The contact of the fabric reminded him of the
Jake caresses and she shuddered. Was it really her, that she
gazing in the mirror? It was not just his
hairstyle, grooming, who transformed. Dilated pupils,
softened his features, his swollen lips made her terribly
sensual. Who would have wanted to believe in seeing her, she
was the head of an advertising agency? That for
years she had muzzled his emotions? She felt
contemplate a foreign ... or girl seen well
years ago, a young girl in love with a certain
Colin.
- No! if she cried out loud, terrified by this
discovery.
At this time the voice of Sue rang the door.
- Kelly, we have to leave in half an hour. Are you
soon be ready?
- Yes! she replied with great difficulty.
She applied her mascara with a trembling hand. Was it
what made her look so evocative, so
disturbing? She vigorously brushed her hair shiny and y
planted the pearl comb full of angry gesture. Then she
quickly grabbed her bag and hurried out before Jake
emerges in turn from the bathroom.

She could not bear to approach him. She had
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would not be easy to find ... but she would find one.
When she entered the room, Sue greeted with a shout
admiration.
- Oh, Kelly! You're wonderful! Is it not, Jeremy?
The woman hated the shining light that Benson left
run on it an overtly insulting manner.
- Wonderful, indeed ... he approved a honeyed voice.
What a change! You really I ask Jake
how he did it.
Sue burst into a merry laugh, without a second thought. Kelly
asked how she could be so blind to
maneuvers of her husband. His gaze distilled venom. From
Obviously he had not forgiven him. That
Men were so childish and superficial! So confident
seduce they behaved like little boys punished
if ever they resisted ...
- Hey, Jake here, exactly. You're going to ask him
question, Sue said in his candid innocence.
- What question? inquired the newcomer by clearing him
warm look, obviously admiring, who immediately made
radiate happiness.
Once again, Kelly felt the bite of jealousy.

- Oh, just your recipe to transform a Queen
Ice in sex bomb ... let Jeremy.
Jake slipped behind Kelly, slipped an arm around her waist.
The nostrils of the young woman trembled, flattered by the smell
spicy and very nice to his cologne. But she stiffened
Anyway.
- Nothing complicated, he replied evenly. Just
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If she had not known he was faking, she could have
imagine that it was actually the tenderness which softened
suddenly his gray eyes when he plunged into his. The
young woman remained frozen, as if lightning had fallen to him
on the head. Stunned, annihilated. He spoke of love ? This was
ridiculous! She loved him absolutely not, she could not
love it! Colin after she had sworn never to take
this kind of risk. She was not going to deviate from this line
conduct for a man who also lived women!
They left on foot for the villa of their hosts, nearby.
It was a much larger property than the father
Sue. The garden leading down to the sea, seemed illuminated
a myriad of Japanese lanterns. Cooler air from there night
freed intoxicating wild and spicy scents: thyme,
rosemary and other herbs. Kelly, lost in a
dream, thinking of the first vision that the Greeks had to

having the island by addressing it. Jeremy tore the brutally
with an oath. He had twisted his ankle on a root.
Immediately, of course, he accused his wife.
- I guess it was you who had the brilliant idea to come here
foot? he tossed him viciously.
Kelly started, sorry for her friend. But Jake intervened
icy:
- The idea is to me.
- You do not have enough market this afternoon? retorted
Jérémy a virulent tone. The course of eighteen holes you
was not enough?
- Oh, Jeremy has laid upon you the big game? launched its
Sue tower with a compassionate smile. He claims not play
Golf for build relationships, but I suspect to be
crazy about this sport. Are you a good player?
- Not really. I prefer the squash, Jake answered him
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Once again, the heart of Kelly pinched.
- No need to play the modest! Jeremy replied in a voice
acid. This does not prevent you beat me!
Kelly hid a small smirk. This admission was
cost much to Benson, which required him for
years the story of his victories in golf!
- We arrive, Sue announced visibly relieved. Here is

their pool. A true Olympic pool!
They climbed stairs to get to the patio, where
already pressed a large number of guests. The shaped pool
eight, lay half outside half in the villa.
- Quite Hollywood! Kelly whispered.
Sue laughed.
- Is not it? The third - or maybe the fourth Ms. Wrayman did redesign the house from top to bottom.
Wait till you see the inside! Carne is a great Wrayman
Amateur Byzantine religious art. It has some icons
beautiful, brought from Russia during the revolution.
They are worth a fortune, but it is not close to a billion!
- Exactly what suits you! Jake whispered to
ear. At least you will not be able to suspect
want your money, it ...
- Maybe you're right! Kelly replied, gritting
teeth.
At this time a blonde lovely emerged from the crowd and
came to them an inflexible. She literally threw herself into
Jake arm.
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It was scarcely more than eighteen years. This time Kelly
had no more doubt: bite that her heart was stabbed

much of jealousy ...
- Well, well! Jeremy muttered softly. A corner
veil would lift it about his past? Look good, Kelly. I have
the impression that it seeks to spare both the present and
the future ...
- Jake, I want to introduce you to someone, 'said the young
blonde. Come with me.
She turned to Kelly, clearing her a charming smile
which revealed authentic dimples.
- Can I take away from you for a moment?
- Have no qualms! Kelly replied, feeling that his
smile she had nothing natural ...
- I do not have for a long time, Jake clarified in a tone
casual.
He put an arm around the shoulders of his companion, and
it raised toward him amazed face, overflowing with love
- Kelly could not be mistaken!
- I find it odd that he has not made the presentations,
Jeremy insisted.
He apparently triumphed. His thoughts were visible on his
perverse face. Kelly had to bite the bullet not to insult
when he said in a honeyed tone, falsely worried:
- I'm going to take my little investigation. When one is
richer than you, Kelly, one is never too careful. It has the air
the successful man, but who knows? It would be of
very unfortunate that you fall a second time in the
same trap ...

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her.
- What do you mean? she managed to say after a
time lump in his throat.
- Come on, Kelly, useless to the one who does not understand ...
Jeremy continued with a morbid pleasure.
How long has he raked in hatred for
deliberately seeking to do him much harm? wondered
Kelly with painful surprise. He resumed with gusto:
- The dear old Ian told me everything one day when we were
meeting together, and we had a little too much to drink ... I
about you, by chance, and he effused about your mishap
Colin, the way he reeled you for your
money ...
- Jeremy! Sue exclaimed, shocked and furious against her
husband.
But Kelly, oddly, felt nothing. That old
story seemed not to touch her. She laughed as Jeremy
is aware, she laughed that Colin had pretended to love him.
It simply regretted that all this has caused him to lose both
years has spoiled him so long life.
- Do not take offense to you, Sue, Jeremy says that the strict truth
she said quietly. Colin had actually married me
for my money.

- Anyway Jake is completely different from Colin!
the young woman was indignant. Jeremy has no right to insinuate
it is for the same motives.
She turned to her husband, red with anger:
- I wonder if your suspicions are not from the fact
he beat you at golf! she said with virulence.
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Kelly at the highest point.
- I demand that you present to apologize to Kelly! Sue insisted.
Oh ... saved by the bell as a bad student. Here is our
host.
- Susan, darling! You seem prettier every time
I see you!
- It's very kind of you, Carne replied the young woman
the gray-haired man, well built, which had considered it
to kiss her. But we both know you
lying!
Carne Wrayman let go to greet Jeremy. Then he
turned to Kelly, narrowing his eyes appreciatively.
Sue made the introductions.
- Are you alone? Wrayman asked.
- It is, said Jeremy viciously. Its rider comes
to drop it for a blonde eighteen years!
- Really? murmured the producer without leaving the young

woman eyes. Well, the misfortune of this gentleman made my
happiness ... Let me assist you in the bar. Sue, you
know the way!

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7.
- How do you hold your days when you are
not on holiday in Corfu?
Carne Wrayman resulted Kelly on the patio. The young
woman drinking Martini driest she ever tasted. It
had lost sight of Sue and Jeremy, and Jake was only a
blur, painful, on the edge of his field of vision.
Someone she was trying not to see, as she refused the
show the pretty blonde hanging on his arm.
- I ... I'm in advertising, she responded to his host. I
own my own agency.
- Oh, businesswoman! he blurted approvingly, the
always scrutinizing a strangely sharp look under his
eyelids half lowered.
He approached her.
- What an amazing coincidence, he continued. It is
I'm just looking for someone
England to promote a documentary. The idea you
try?
- I would need more details, Kelly replied cautiously.
I have a policy to only accept projects that I'm sure

can succeed. I find it ridiculous to sleep with customers
false promises.
- Oh! But all that is enchanting! Wrayman murmured.
Something tells me that we are made for us
heard. Listen ... if we were going to talk quietly on my
yacht? We would be quieter than here.
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looked around the sea of faces around them and ...
Jake saw dancing languidly with his young rider.
A flame of jealousy kindled. Like a wounded animal,
she wished then run away, hide, escape the view of
couple whirled, beaming with happiness.
- Yes ... she murmured without thinking. Come on, if you
like ...
- Perfect!
Carne Wrayman guided her along the path through the
gardens. She soon discovered the magical vision of the sea
silvered by moonlight, and the yacht that swung
lazily to the beat of soft waves.
- Jump! ordered his companion, pointing to a
small motor boat. The water in the creek is quite deep,
but not, however, enough for Mary Belinda can be
anchored near the shore. My yacht is named after my third
wife, he explained as they headed for the big

white boat. The real Mary Belinda disappeared from my life since
long, but I'm tired of renaming and rename
ever the boat ...
Kelly said nothing, bewitched by the charm of the night and
stars that were reflected in the dark water.
- I gave leave to the crew that night, declared yet
Wrayman as they climbed on board. Want
start by visiting my little marvel? This is my toy
favorite, I'm proud as a little boy!
He had reason to be ... thought the young woman
Moments later, visiting almost complete. Different
rooms were beautifully decorated.
- It looks like a film set! she said. A real palace
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Carne laughed.
- Frankly, this yacht is very plain compared to
certain other anchored in Corfu, you know! Come, I do
have not shown my personal apartments.
Smiling, Kelly followed him into a narrow corridor on the ground
covered with a thick cream carpet. He opened a door,
revealing a room with rich, deep tones, very luxury
oriental. The walls were hung with scarlet cloth, very low bed
covered with black silk.
- Very sensual! noticed the young woman without any

second thought.
- You like?
Suddenly a shiver ran Kelly. She had
discern in the gaze of the producer glow it
knew all too well ...
- I find this scene ... pretty fantastic, she whispered,
initiating a prudent retreat toward the door, but not
really appropriate for a business discussion!
- It depends on the business in question, and partners
in the presence ... let Carne staring intently. I
could give you a lot of contracts, Kelly ...
- Under what conditions? replied the young woman in a tone
falsely detached.
She was furious. Furious for being stupid enough to
fall into the obvious trap. It was not yet
first proposed to him that kind of "discussion"!
She should know what to expect! But no ... she had
been led like a naive little girl.
- Why put it so bluntly, honey? You do
Pace hardly my feelings! Carne replied in a tone

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sensual.
- Listen, Carne, sliced Kelly. I know exactly what
you are interested, but I do not intend to satisfy you. I
better go.

- What about me? exclaimed the producer whose smile had
suddenly lost all humor. Are you thinking what my guests
will think if they see you coming back alone? Not counting
journalists ... They saw us leave together, you know, and they
will quickly draw the most humiliating conclusions
for my self-esteem! I will not let you me
ridicule. You knew what you expose yourself by accepting
to come here with me, right? You may have changed your mind,
but not me!
He jumped on her and violently grabbed his arm. Kelly
suppressed a groan of pain. The man of the world and polite
courteous had disappeared, leaving a puppet obsessed with his
public image, vulgar and greedy ... The young woman tried to
keep his composure. Above all, do not panic ... A
icy cynicism would be more effective.
- I'm sorry, she said dryly to save
time. I was distracted and I really thought you wanted me
talk about a deal. Let's go together to the villa, it will cut
short the gossip. I give you my word that this story
will be permanently buried.
- Your word! he sneered sarcastically. I know from experience
that is the word of a woman! Nothing! Moreover, he added,
a lower voice, I want you. You are very
desirable. Exactly my type of woman.
- Unfortunately, you're not my type of man!
Kelly replied. I'm leaving. With or without you!
- Beautiful lyrics! let the producer with a cynical laugh.

How will you do without the ignition outboard? You
can do nothing to stop me, Kelly ...

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He also tightened his fingers on the arm of the young woman.
Kelly became livid. His breath reeking of alcohol gave him
nausea. When he began a feverish hand to undo the
Closing her dress she yielded to panic. Mad with terror, she
obeys an instinctive gesture of defense and clawed him cruelly
face.
- Species bitch! he swore by automatically raising its
both hands to his torn cheeks.
Kelly miraculously free, took the opportunity to flee to
all legs, lungs on fire, beating heart at all
break. Without knowing how, she found herself on the deck. It
always ran, blinded by panic when she hit
Suddenly a dark mass that was blocking his way. Two
steel plaquèrent hands on his shoulders, wearing his terror
and despair to a climax.
- Kelly! Whether he happens then?
- Jake?
She opened incredulous eyes. But at that moment the breath
hoarse and panting of Wrayman seemed to
closer; she tried to resume his flight. Jake understood and
gave him a cynical smile.
- The tryst gone bad?

- I did not come to that! exclaimed the young woman,
immediately on the defensive.
- You want me to believe that you did not understand?
Kelly started: Carne not approached yet.
She desperately grabbed Jake, his eyes widened by the
fear.
- Let's go, I beg you!
But the producer was already there, livid with rage.

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- Who the hell are you? he roared, advancing toward Jake.
- A friend of Kelly, the latter replied in a neutral voice.
Thank this gentleman for his kind hospitality, Kelly,
he sneered again. It is high time we leave.
One moment, Kelly thought that Carne would throw herself at him. But he
hesitated, merely muttering a furious look:
- Get out of my sight, horrible little frigid plague!
Throughout the ride back to the beach, the young woman was
obsessed with these words. Always the same acid refrain that
seemed likely to continue indefinitely ... There was nothing
as to destabilize, destroy the defenses in a flash
she was trying somehow to build. She immediately
Colin saw again, and the brutal way it had rejected ...
When Jake turned off the engine outboard, she trembled.
- We'll have to jump, he said, rising to throw
anchor.

He held out a hand. Instinctively she stepped back to
avoid contact with it; the boat began to pitch violently and ...
she lost her balance. Jake swore she heard at
pain, choking and suffocating in black and saltwater. Finally it
felt the sand under his feet. His panic disappeared. When her
joined her companion, she was back on her feet, and
The ice bath had the merit to bring her back to reality. Jake
seemed furious. Meanwhile, the dripping hair, her dress
soaked sticking to her skin, she had to make a funny
appearance ... Suddenly she asked in a flash
why he had come on the yacht and especially how he knew
she was there. He had read his mind because he said
abruptly
- Sue was worried about you. She could see you more, and
She seemed to think that you could be upset ... for
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Kelly was glad that the darkness hides her face
inflamed. Sue had certainly guessed his jealousy
Seeing Jake with the pretty blonde.
- That does not explain how you knew that I was
on the yacht! she replied coolly, trying to gather
the little dignity he had left.
- We saw you leave with Wrayman, Jake replied in a tone
brief.

He turned to help her. The moonlight lit up his face
terribly tense. A muscle twitched at the corner of his
clenched jaw. It just did not seem angry. His
Expression also meant something else, but what?
- Come on, Kelly, come on! if he cried. We are all
both soaked. We will not spend the night here!
I guess you do not want to return to the villa in this
condition?
- If you feel like you do not mind me!
hissed her bitter. Your girlfriend is waiting for you.
- My girlfriend?
He frowned, then gave a wry half-smile.
- Oh yes! But you seem to forget is officially
you who are my girlfriend ... at least while I'm at
your service.
Kelly suddenly wanted to cry without knowing why. Or
rather ... if she had suddenly certain that the pain
she felt at that moment was just the beginning. Because it
could no longer hide that she had fallen in love with Jake
- Though she did not know when and where it happened.
It went up the beach behind him, in a sort of
fog. She did not see right away that he had stopped to

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wait for it. She realized this only when imprisoned
his icy hands between her fingers.

- You are cold?
She nodded, wondering if the tenderness that pierced
his voice was a hallucination.
The night air was mild, but nevertheless trembled
all its members. Probably the effect of his forced bath, and
multiple shocks she had to endure when they came ...
to the villa, his teeth chattered. Jake, he seemed indifferent to
wet clothing.
- Go sit in the living room, I'll serve you some
something hard, he he ordered. This will help you get back
the shock.
- No, Kelly refused the lump in his throat. I'll take a
hot shower, this will suffice.
She could not explain that he was unable to
support this type of scene, since the police had come to him
announce the death of Colin. He shrugged his shoulders, fine
silk shirt stuck to his muscular torso, his wet pants
tight hips and legs in a way that did beat a
little faster Kelly's heart.
The shower did him good, but could not drive out the horrible
malaise that remained in it. The last words of
Carne penetrated his flesh like barbed wire. This,
attached to the discovery that she loved Jake, the plunge in a
state of helplessness and vulnerability unbearable.
She had only one desire: to lie down and sleep for all
forget. Unfortunately, she suspected that sleep would be
long in coming. She then remembered that the doctor had prescribed

Sue light sleeping pills. Normally it would not be him
came to mind to take medicine prescribed for someone
else, but that night stay awake was above its

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forces. How bear to see Jake lying in bed
neighbor or, worse, imagine that he had gone to join the pretty blonde
that seemed to doom him boundless admiration?
She headed for the Sue bathroom when the door
the show opened. Jake emerged in, frowning.
Immediately, remembering that she was wearing a towel
wrapped around her, Kelly blushed violently. Was he still
imagine that she had tried to get his attention?
- I came to get some sleeping pills, explained-t
it in a choked voice. I know that Sue and I was ...
- You want to forget what happened on board the yacht is
that? he interrupted. But what happened in fact? Were you trying
really escape Wrayman, where you are looking to the
cause a little more?
A flood of tears blinded the young woman; she let
escape in spite of herself moan of pain. Hurriedly
She turned on her heel. She did not want to face Jake
in this state.
- Kelly!
He caught her by the arm and forced him to face him with
violence that took her breath away. She nervously pulled the

towel over his chest.
- Those tears so mean that you do not play the
comedy? he whispered with a strange sweetness, while
wiped fingertip his wet cheeks.
She tried to speak, coldly retorted that her tears
were a nervous reaction, but to his dismay his bright
sobs redoubled, as if a dam had broken into
it. A storm of emotions overwhelmed the.
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He seemed annoyed.
- I know, you hate to see a woman cry ... she tried
joking.
He stifled a curse and savagely pulled against him,
whispering hoarsely:
- I hate to see you cry! Damn, if ever Wrayman
you did a bad ...
- It was all my fault, stammered Kelly. I would not have had to
follow. God knows that I have managed hundreds of times to avoid this
kind of situation. But tonight ...
He squeezed even more tightly against him. She took
suddenly aware of the ease with which she had
entrusted to him.
- Do you want me to stay a while with you, until
you fall asleep you?

She had a wild desire ...
- If we resume at the beginning, Kelly? he murmured
softly. I know not why we went wrong,
both, and we have not managed to turn things around.
But we shared a couple of wonderful moments.
I wanted to kill Wrayman, when I saw you take ...
- You've seen? Kelly exclaimed, looking up
him.
He made a half-mocking grimace half annoyed, his eyes
gray darkening as he stroked his chest glance
almost naked.
- I thought you were trying to make me jealous.
As she threw him a startled look, he explained tenderly
:

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- You know how I feel about you, Kelly, you
are not blind ... Obviously, in you I wish overrides
my rights, is not it? I'm just the one you
pay to help ...
- Jake?
She hesitated to believe, to accept this crazy hope ... But its
face full of passion did not lie, nor his body pressed
against his.
- Do not play me, Kelly ... the he begged in a voice
hoarse with emotion. He no longer needs to be a misunderstanding,

this time. I want you, Kelly ...
- And I want to be you, Jake, confessed the young woman
in one breath, while she stroked his face with his fingers
trembling.
She still needed to be reassured, to convince themselves that
everything was true. Suddenly she added:
- But before he even I have to tell you something.
She wanted to tell him about Colin, explain what had
made so suspicious, so bitter. Now she laughed it has
no money, she laughed at how he made his living.
The only thing that mattered was that they are together;
it was what they felt for each other, she said
passion. While it warned that it would be folly to turn the
back on the possibility of happiness for a matter of esteem
clean money. What does it matter if she was rich and he
poor? What did it matter what others might think? The
intense happiness that suddenly exploded in her was proof
she was right.
- You will tell me later, Kelly ... whispered it to her
ear. For now ... there is a much better way to
understand.

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He lifted her in his arms, and she clung to his neck,
heart pounding when he opened the door of their room. There, without
ask, he leaned over to kiss her. She answered

his kiss with a fervor that made her tremble. Then slowly
he gave up without letting go, their bodies close
molded against one another.
- Kelly ...
She let him unfold the towel that covered, defeating
awkwardly buttons of his shirt, unable to
eyes off her brown skin, his manly chest. As soon as he
put his hands cupped her breasts she arched against him,
burning with desire. Kisses she kept on her sowing
throat, on his shoulders drew from him moans
fun. Their hands seemed to want to devour their bodies, they
if desired with a fever and a passion that reached
nearly a climax.
- You drive me mad, Kelly ... Jake whispered a voice
strangled.
He lifted her back into his arms for the deposit on the
bed, trapping it between his lips the tip of a hardened breast.
Kelly stifled a sob of happiness. A brief moment, she
started feeling on her bare skin fresh night air. But
Jake soon came the cover of its heat and had the
certainty that what existed between them had nothing to do with
the humiliation he had suffered Colin.
They still stroked a long time, feverish, frantic
fun. Kelly felt swelling in her the primitive need,
secular, with a total union of their flesh. Jake took her face
hands, caressed gently rubbed his lips against
hers until she moaned with desire. So she had

vague impression to feel a strange pain but
it does not protested. She wanted Jake's body is based
in it, nothing else did not count now. Also, when
she felt him stiffen and depart from her, she felt

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sudden sinking into a bottomless pit; being a new
Once rejected, cruelly. Jake stepped aside to light the lamp
bedside.
- Kelly, look at me.
She shuddered as the harshness of his voice.
- Kelly!
- No! I beg you, I ...
Wrenching sobs interrupted him, burning his throat.
- Kelly, for heaven's sake!
She curled on his suffering, his humiliation,
but he insisted:
- Why did not you tell me?
It was useless to feign surprise or
misunderstanding ...
- I tried, she whispered faintly, but you do not have
listen to me.
- Will you finally explain?
- You explain it? if she bristled suddenly terribly
bitter. My husband married me only for my money?
The night of our wedding he tried to rape me and that he was unable to

happen, because he did not really want me? He left
take comfort in the arms of his girlfriend and that way there
was killed in a car? Amusing, is not it?
She laughed nervously, a shrill laugh until
Jake forced him to stop shaking by the shoulders, then
putting his lips on her mouth. She struggled
furiously, still trying to dismiss it as he had
rejected a moment ago. At least in his eyes ...

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- Do you think I have to make love to me, she cried at last.
I will pay you anyway!
- You deserve spanking! he muttered, his eyes
anger. I do not think I have to make love to you; it
be, simply.
He changed his tone. He then added very slowly, as
if he wanted every word becomes embedded in it:
- I'm sorry this happened to you Colin, and that
Finally enlightens me on a lot of things that I could not
to understand. But I'm not Colin Kelly, and you can not
spend the rest of your life to punish thyself because a
man, once, did not tell you desired. I want you madly.
If I have not owned you just now, it is because your
virginity me completely baffled.
- You'd probably I have more experience! not
refrain from throwing the young woman. I corresponds

not likely to ...
He uttered an expletive so rude she was silent,
aback. She stared at him, wondering if he still played
her. But she loved him, she still loved him, and his body
claimed.
- For me, 'he said, virginity is more a state of mind
a physical reality. For now, I mostly feel the
pity. Not for you, no! hurried there to say. For Colin, who
was foolish enough to give you up. And no, I'm
to lie to you. What I feel especially at this time, it is a
immense desire for you ... But I do not want to compel
anything, Kelly. I want you to me, and God knows how
the point, but I also want you to want me. I want you to
experienced pleasure in my arms, not just you me
give. Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?
Kelly mouth was dry. She wanted him to force,
her to make the decision. At the same time it recognized

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he was right: it alone can and should decide to
give him. The fact that he has the strength, delicacy do anything to him
impose further increased her love for him.
- I ... I want you, Jake, she stammered.
No sentence had never appeared more difficult to him
pronounce. The silence that followed seemed intolerable. Had he
made fun of her? Suddenly a wave of panic, terror

unnamed invaded. But he reassured her, murmuring with a
boundless relief:
- My, Kelly ... I thought you'd never get to
say those words ...
Who made the first move? Kelly would tell. Simply
she found herself in his arms, Jake in his mouth
hair over her wet cheeks, his thumb stroking
sensually her swollen lips, and she realized that This time
while it would be wonderful.

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8.
Dawn was breaking when Kelly awoke. What happiness
Jake felt tight against her, one arm on his chest
as to retain! She felt totally relaxed,
floating in a sweet torpor, an aura of sensuality
pussy. She smiled, moved at the memory of what they had
shared. At this time Jake moved into a doze. Then,
eyes closed, he still drew closer to him and
gave himself up to his caresses.
When she awoke the second time, much later,
she was alone. She immediately went to the bathroom where
even floated the spicy scent of Jake toilet water.
Why had he left without warning? They had to talk to
present. She loved him and would not let this
unique chance to be happy. What would be his fortune if

she was separated from the one in the world who could give him
taste for life? She wanted only one thing: love
Jake. She still did not know if he loved her, but she wanted to tell him
she wanted to share everything with him. Without hypocrisy, without
ridiculous prejudices.
While she joined Sue and Jeremy who took their
Breakfast on the patio, she marveled change
a few hours could make in a lifetime. She
felt transformed. His body itself shone with
happiness.
- Hello, Kelly! Sue threw in a strained voice, the spirit
obviously forced. Have you had a good time?
- Otherwise it would be difficult! grumbled
Jeremy. Two billionaires by itself ... Others
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- Two billionaires? exclaimed in chorus young
women, bewildered.
Jeremy deliberately ignored his wife to turn to
Kelly, a sickening smirk on his lips.
- You mean you did not know?
- Know what? replied the young woman, horripilée
by his ride.
The phone rang, and Sue got up in a hurry.
- This is probably my father, she explained. He had to

call. In fact, Kelly, Jake told me to tell you he had to
do in town and that he would return soon.
She walked away without a glance at her husband. Kelly wondered
if they had played the day before.
- So you know nothing ... Jeremy continued with
undisguised glee. I thought so. He had you well, not
right? The little blonde knew what to expect, she!
- Will you finally explain clearly? Kelly cut a tone
sec.
- Well, she immediately recognized Jake, is not it
? I did my little investigation. Imagine that your bodyguard
is a billionaire businessman, head of
multinational established around the world! When you were
visited the agency and that you took it for an employee,
had a lot of fun ...
Kelly stiffened. It did not she fainted. It
was certainly not lose face this heinous that Jeremy
only waiting for its collapse.
- It was he who told you this? she asked in a voice
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Ice hand encircled his heart. Terrible cold
had invaded. Inwardly, she trembled. But it was out
question to leave to see his disorder Jeremy.
- How could I learn otherwise? retorted t-

it. Oh, how he had to laugh behind your back! When I think of you
had "rented" to keep me away! Such is the biter
take, Kelly ... you're madly fallen in love with him, is not
right? he added with a savage sneer. You let
shoot your famous defenses? You made love to him?
Really, it is fun of you!
Kelly was on the verge of nausea. This could not be
true! Jake ... Jake billionaire deliberately deceiving the
pushing to love ... And yet Jeremy could not invent
all these details! He had to whether Jake's has him
revealed! Why? Why?
- What effect does it make you to be trapped, beautiful lady?
Jeremy insisted that infamy seemed limitless. Tone
lovers will experience the glory in her dinners in town,
telling the trick he managed to play you!
With all his strength, Kelly tried to repel these words
Cruel - who were only too true. As
in a fog, she relived the scene where she saw Jake
for the first time and some details blinded: its
surprise when she had made his request, his manners, his
clothes so little suited to the role he was supposed to make ... A
Several times she had an intuition that something
was not "normal."
But why, why had he played this comedy?
Her heart sank when she thought of how she
had confided, left completely to him. How she had him
Colin spoke of how she had shuddered and trembled with happiness

in his arms, carried in seventh heaven when he had him
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stabbed deep within herself. Experience
Colin should serve as a lesson, right? Why was
different from other women? Why was unable
to dissociate the mere physical pleasure feelings? Of his
heart and his head? She had loved Jake. She was ready to
share everything with him. And he, he, he ...
Jeremy interrupted his thoughts.
- You should have done better you stick with me! he blurted,
triumphant.
- You forget a detail, coolly cut the young woman. You
es the husband of Sue!
She turned on her heel. By the time she was about to enter
in the villa, Sue went out and drawn.
- I go, Sue, she once declared. I count
take the first plane to London.
- More ... Jake? stammered her friend.
Kelly let out a bitter laugh.
- Him? What?
- Oh, Kelly! If you've played, I'm sure
things will work out. Wait at least he comes! insisted
Sue.
- No, Kelly replied in a firm tone, icy that hid the

bubbling emotions, excruciating burning his
pain.
She could not quite believe what was happening.
Less than an hour later, after the shortened farewell to
Benson, she was en route to the airport.
She was lucky to get a place on a plane
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boarding, she tried not to think. Was it
actually the previous night she had slept in the arms
Jake is convinced to have found "his place"? She had
was crazy, crazy ... like Jeremy had had to
happy, learning the truth! And Jake? He had decided
deliberately to "run" at one point, where
things were they chained themselves?
His flight was called and she was heading an automatic no
towards the door when suddenly she froze: her rival was
there, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, his face still perfect
also beaming. And standing over her, Jake Kelly had ...
like living a few seconds of agony. Provided that "
he "did not see it, provided that" it "does not see what
state she was!
Finally safe in his chair, she looked around
the rows of seats. Fortunately the blonde was not
in his field of vision.

Jake had said to his friends in the morning? He had to
get into town? He did not say it was for
accompanied his girlfriend to the airport. Anyway, thought
young woman with bitterness, he had ignored
so much ... In particular, he had never told him
he loved her, while she, poor crazy, thought he was already bound to it
for life! She blushed violently remembering their
embrace, their caresses, she had been naive enough to believe
Unique ... Would he laugh with his girlfriend? He would laugh
with it all the fears and frailties that Kelly had him
so imprudently revealed?
She felt to curl up in pain.
Fleeing reality in reading a magazine, she tried to
convinced that it was all just a nightmare. What
arriving in London she would wake up and discover that Jake
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- Kelly, have you seen this letter?
The woman frowned at the document
his assistant and friend put under his nose, apparently
excited. She took a quick glance, bristling a little
this reading.
- Is not that fantastic? continued Maisie. I would
never dreamed of such an offer. The Carew group you
you imagine? One of the multinationals

more fabulous!
- Mmmmm ...
Kelly was almost as impressed as his assistant
but since his return from Corfu she could no longer
take his job really to heart, as before.
- The President wants to see me to discuss a contract?
she whispered. I wonder why they chose us,
us!
- Perhaps because of the article on the agency in the
weekly press? Maisie suggested.
Kelly gave him a pensive look.
- It is possible ... But I doubt that a man in the head
a large group is impressed by what he reads
in a color supplement! I need to talk to Ian. This
contract may flatter the pride of some members of
my board, but I'm afraid we
will commit ourselves lots of fresh wasted. Why do
are they for not rather a large American agency?
Two hours later, she asked the same question to Ian at
Restaurant Ritz.
- Kelly, you really get too suspicious!
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we never said that it is dangerous to deny the benefits of
gods? Remember that we are in a time of crisis.

Your order book is full for the coming months,
but then what?
- I do not understand, insisted Kelly - knowing that
was right. I thought it was an American company,
or they ask me to come to their offices in Edinburgh,
Scotland!
- Just because they have huge interests in
oil refineries located in this region, explained
Ian mockingly. Heck, Kelly, you are a true St. Thomas!
What distrust! This contract can be an opportunity
fantastic for the agency. I wonder what happens to you,
for some time. You've changed.
- I'm getting old ... bitterly replied the young woman.
Despite the interrogator and Ian friendly look, she had
no desire to confide in him. Yes, she had changed. Yes she
had lost his confidence and was dedicated as much to
his work. But his grief was too cruel, too personal
to be shared, even with a friend.
- You age? Ian replied, gently mocking. I do not
myself had not realized! I have always found you very
beautiful, Kelly, but lately your beauty is like
softened. You have become more ... feminine.
- We are here to talk about Carew! sliced
roundly the young woman. And do not think you have me
flatter, Ian, you definitely do not risk losing
portfolio of the company.
He blushed at the insult, clearly hurt and Kelly in

would hardness. But as she could not apologize
talk to him about what had made him so vulnerable, so aggressive,
she preferred to remain silent and simply asked him more questions
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the field of petrochemicals, worldwide. President
and founder, Sir Richard Carew was a very quiet man
which avoided any publicity about his private life. Graduate
Cambridge, he had built his labor to empire and
toughness.
- It is a leading figure, Kelly, Ian concludes.
I hope you appreciate the honor that you actually you
receiving personally! He wants to take care of everything, even if
we say more that his son will soon take its
on. That's it - the son - which modernized the group and he has
allowed to make his breakthrough in the petrochemical industry.
A week later, Kelly landed in Edinburgh,
stomach tight. A company car with driver
waiting at the airport. It was soon filed
the imposing building of Carew group and made an effort to
suppress his nervousness. A receptionist charming invited him to
sit a moment while she pressed a sound button
intercom. It was a brief conversation, then announced to
Kelly:
- If you'll take the elevator to the tenth

Upstairs, the secretary of Sir Richard will welcome you.
While she was at the directorial level, the young
woman could not help checking one last time
look in the mirror. Ian was right, she really was
changed in Corfu. First she had been cut
hair. Not very short, but mid-length so that they
Loosely framed her face with regular features. It
was a tailor in different shades of pink, too
much less severe than she liked before.
She had decided that his misadventure with Jake would change
nothing in his life but, unknown to her, she became much more
feminine, less strict. At the bottom of herself she knew
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personality, yet she refused to admit it openly.
The elevator stopped and the doors opened. Kelly entered
in a lobby with sumptuously understated elegance;
everything was decorated in shades of blue and gray. A young
woman with impeccable manners approached her.
- Mr. Carew will be yours in a second, she said.
Do you want a cup of coffee while waiting for?
Kelly accepted without really wanting. She felt so
nervous! What happened to him was amazing: she never
had feared a business service to date. Certainly this
contract was very important. The silence that surrounded

still impressed, by growing tension. Suddenly a
door opened, and she gasped as she would have been yet
expected. The man who came to meet him was clothed
a dark gray suit with lighter stripes, a shirt
silk and a matching tie. Her dark hair curled
lightly on the collar of his impeccably cut jacket. The
heart racing, Kelly articulated painfully as
hypnotized:
- Jake! ! !
She managed with difficulty to get up from his chair and continued
fix incredulously petrified.
- You seem surprised?
He had dropped the words of a drawl, detached, while
the foggy brain of the young woman was turning
in vain all possible explanations, without finding
answer: what was he doing here?
Finally she managed to say in a whisper:
- I do not understand you here, Jake, but I
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- You have an appointment with Sir Richard for a contract
advertising, I know, he said calmly. But my father
just asked to have you in his place. He was
unexpectedly summoned by the Minister of Defence.
- Your father? Kelly repeated in a dying voice. Your father

would be ...
- Sir Richard Carew, yes. My name is Jake Fielding Carew.
Ah, here Helen with your coffee. Ms. Langdon will take into
my office, Helen, he added in a polite tone of authority.
You can bring me one too.
Kelly dreamed not so! Jake took her elbow and guided
firmly toward the half-open door of his office. The room
was functional, tastefully furnished. And Kelly noticed the
Helen watched how his "boss" that not only
she admired him, but that she deeply respected.
She remained speechless, unable to link all
events.
- What's happening? she asked at last. I had to see Sir
Richard Carew in person!
- He wanted to see you, I can tell you, but its
program was changed at the last minute as I
to explain. I'm afraid of being a party less
forgiving my father! added he, fixing his eyes
hard, metallic luster.
- I do not doubt it! replied the young woman trying
desperately to put a damper on frantic beats
of his heart.
The mere sight of the long brown hands of Jake calmly
cross on his blotter, was born in her emotions
the most tumultuous. These hands that had so ardently
caressed, owned ... She pulled herself together, narrowed bitterly
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- How could you deceive me so shamefully?
she threw. Let me think as long as you ...
- That I was a "company man" for rent? terminator
he in his place, with an acid irony. Believe me, Kelly ... You
can not regret it as cruelly as I regret it!
- It is useless to prolong this discussion, Kelly said
a shaky voice, clutching her purse for
from. I really do not understand why you have
engineered this appointment. For it is you who arranged,
Is not it?
- Indeed, Jake answered a brief tone. And I confess
I am the first surprised.
- Do not you think that's enough? exclaimed the young
woman.
Horrified, she felt her emotions control him
escape. She had to leave the office, she
will evade the influence of this man!
She stood, and almost cried out in pain as the fingers
Hard Jake closed again violently on his wrist. He
pulled her to him, walked around his desk to join her.
- No, it is not enough ... he grumbled, seizing his
chin to force her to face him. Nevertheless, it is
already very nice to see you've finally joined the
human race, Kelly ... Whether you're finally once again a

woman.
He lightly stroked her hair, and she shuddered,
suddenly losing all composure. Jake, Jake so close to her!
She could see the shadow of his beard on her
cheeks, the smell of her skin. His body was burning
painful to be tight against his, kissed, caressed it ...
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- Let me go, Jake ... she begged a broken voice.
I do not understand why you made me come here ...
- Do not get any illusions, Kelly. I do not need
a woman to the point of forcing you to join me by
force!
- I know it! she hissed.
The memory of the pretty blonde tight against him at the airport,
just hours after the night of love they had
spent together was still burning in his mind.
Instantly, the malaise that always took rethinking
this kind of stage and triumphant grin Jeremy seized
her.
- Calm down, Kelly, said Jake releasing it. Now
I'll tell you why you are here.
He opened a drawer of his desk and pulled out some pictures
he placed before the young woman. Clichés represented
a sort of manor house.

- You probably know very little of my family,
Jake replied. My father hates to talk about him. At a time
we owned the island of Marne, off the Scottish coast.
We lost before the first World War, but
later my father was able to redeem it. He promised me that
wedding gift mansion. Apparently, he seeks to me
punish not even have made him grandfather, he added,
a mischievous smile, as he suddenly decided to make it a
conference center and relaxation for executives
overworked ...
Kelly could not bear any longer the cynicism with which
he gazed.
- If you come to the point? she interrupted coldly. I do not
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- Damn ... he swore softly. When I think I
raw ...
He clenched his jaw, leaving his sentence unfinished, and
returned to her.
- So my father had planned to consult a firm
advertising to develop the best possible launch
of this complex. He asked me if I knew a ...
- ... And you recommended me? exclaimed the young
woman stunned.
- Why not? Jake replied casually.

Consider this ... the payment of certain services, if
this can make you happy.
Kelly became livid.
- What does he? threw his companion without friendship. The
insults they seem different when you it is you who
receive them?
Once again the young woman grabbed her bag to get up,
scrapie.
- Where are you going?
- I return to London.
- You avoid? I expected better from you, Kelly. If you
want my opinion, he added in a softer voice, you
fear. Fear of being a woman. Afraid to find that I do
am not indifferent.
- You are wrong!
- Really? So why leave? Your agency has good
Results, Kelly, but still not to the point of refusing
work! Will think your board if he learns
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appreciate it!
As Ian, he was right ... She nervously ran his
tongue over his lips.
- I do not claim that this contract does not interest me,
she whispered. Simply, I suspect the reason

which it was suggested to me not to be very clear ...
- Always mistrust, Kelly!
The girl swallowed hard, hating
stare he supported her. Continue to pretend
indifference to him was getting over its
forces. She suffered physically not able
approach him. At the same time she hated him for having fooled.
- Stop living in the past, 'said Jake. Show me
you can act "normally". Prove to me that I
you'm indifferent ...
His voice was oddly inflected said these
words.
- I go to the island by plane tomorrow. I want you
come with me. My father wants to do everything in the most road
quickly as possible.
He paused at the look of Kelly.
- For Heaven's Sake! he growled. Do you believe that this
easier for me? Do you think I do not have a heart,
me too?
She could not reply. If she accused him of being cruel and
insensitive for having behaved as he had done the same
Suddenly she would reveal his love. But she could not.
- Your feelings do not concern me, Jake she finally
declare suddenly raised his head defiantly. And if I have
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9.
The fog that greeted the young woman waking
This stuck to the windows of the small plane. Kelly watched
staring before her. She had no intention of showing
Jake how she was afraid!
If she had had a little common sense, she would have refused this
getaway with her. But his pride had been the
strong as ever. When he had gone to take his
hotel that morning, the ironic look he had thrown
acted on it as a goad. Edinburgh should be
somewhere below them. They were heading north
where is.
Jake had taken place by the driver, and the young woman
could observe at ease. The thought that he had lied to him
tore the heart. And he was not even felt compelled him
apologize!
She kept wondering. Why had he
recommended to his father? Was it a particular way
diverted to make amends, or reasoning
was it more subtle? Had he guessed what she felt for him?
In that case, why seek to further increase its
suffering? And why, initially, he had decided to be

impersonate an employee of the agency to which she had believed
go to? Why leave that he had not
money? Finally, why he was her lover when he was
obviously someone else in his life?
- All is well?
He had suddenly returned, taking her by surprise.
The strange malaise pervading Kelly smiled when he was
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If she had accepted this trip, it was simply because
she still loved him.
- Kelly, all right?
His insistence, slightly worried tone of voice
grave gave him a moment the illusion that he was interested
really it. But she quickly drove the idea, highly
unlikely.
- All right, she replied in a tone altered. How long
this flight will last?
- About twenty minutes. The mist may we
delayed a bit.
- Give me some details on this island, added Kelly
tempting to take a purely professional attitude.
How did it come in the heritage of your family
originally?
- It was given by King George in one of my

Scottish ancestors, in recognition of his loyal
services. The main building was built when Queen Mary
returned from France, where his architecture both Scottish and
French, numerous turrets and other style effects
Renaissance. At the time, the Scots were considered
more refined than their English neighbors. By performing
restoration, there are about ten years, we have
discovered documents relating to furniture and decoration
of the castle: tapestries, furniture, etc. This represented a
real property, amazing for a small Scottish lord. But
It is said that he was one of the favorites of Mary Stuart ... By
Eventually he married a rich French heiress, and her son gave
birth to the English branch of the family.
- It must be wonderful to be able to go so far in
the history of his ancestors! exclaimed Kelly.
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stand on guard. Unbeknown to him, she had left her face
relax, light up; she became a little girl
sentimental, loving beautiful romantic stories. It
Jake begged to continue his explanation.
- My dad would be better to talk about this,
he answered. Our family tree is his hobby
favorite, he spends his leisure. In truth, I think it
helped him after the death of my mother. They were very close

on the other.
Kelly felt tears well up in her eyes. Jake took
Suddenly a harsh expression, closed, as if the excluded
voluntarily from a domain that it was strictly private.
- When he criticizes me for not yet having given him
grandchildren, he replied yet, I remind him that he
not married at thirty largely passed. The couple
formed my parents was one of the few happy couples. We say
having had parents who got along well increases
chances of making oneself a happy marriage. Perhaps because
it makes more demanding, more selective ...
The young woman did not know what to say. Was he trying to make him
understand half the words she did not meet the
requirements? She forced herself to look at the
calmly and to shoot him a tight smile.
- Beware anyway! If you wait too long, you
may turn you into a horrible old boy!
- I do not think there's any danger of that side ...
replied softly, evasively.
These few words long tormented Kelly.
He planned to marry the pretty blonde Corfu? Suddenly
the voice of Jake pulled his rantings.
- If you lean a little, you can see the island
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She obeyed, clutching her stomach as she tried to
suppress a terrible impression of vertigo. She then noticed
a green spot and gray in the cold blue of the sea.
shivered, and Jake gave him curtly
- Whether he comes again? You do not trust
in the pilot? Do not trust anyone is
really dramatic, Kelly ...
- Perhaps this more cautious, anyway! retorted
bitterly the young woman.
She had trusted her to him, and the result was far from
satisfactory ... She was even willing to commit fully,
to share with him everything she had. What a mockery,
when she thought of the importance of his fortune!
- If you fear dizzy, 'said Jake, I advise you to
close his eyes. We're going to land, and the land is tiny.
But do not torment yourself, this type of aircraft is capable of
lay on a handkerchief.
Before executing it still took a last glance
out the window and had a first glimpse of the castle. He was
not as severe as had imagined, quite the contrary.
Crowned by a ray of sunlight that pierced the clouds, it was a
real lace stone. Turrets gave him an air of
fairytale setting.
Once placed on the desert terrain, Jake went out first and
waited for help to get off the machine. Simple
touch of his fingers on his elbow electrified Kelly, who had
soon feel his blood boiling in his veins.

- OK, John! Take us back this afternoon to
four, Jake just said to the pilot.
Turning to Kelly, he explained:
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there, in the hangar. Follow me.
As they walked away, the woman heard the little
airplane taking off. She looked around her.
- Where are the people of the island? she asked her
companion who slid the heavy door of a building
stone.
- Who are you talking about? he retorted by throwing a
kick sardonic eye. Marne is uninhabited for a long time.
"The people of the island", in this case, it's you and me - and we
are here!
- You mean we're alone?
- My God! What shocked look you take! if he laughed.
Would you be less comfortable here than Corfu, Kelly?
Before she could answer he was gone in and
earning quite damaged-Land Rover. While coming out, it
stated:
- There's nobody here for twenty years. The island is too
small to allow families to live decently from
breeding. Not long ago there was still some farmers, but few
little children are gone, and the elderly have

off. That's why my father so much in its hotel idea
luxury. You can create a splendid golf, fishing at sea or in
loch located inside hunt birds ...
Someone comes once a week to aerate the continent
and heat the castle to keep it in good condition, but
my father's dream to see inhabited again. Go, go!
ordered he opened the passenger door.
Kelly obeyed like an automaton. She had no reason
to feel nervous about their isolation. It was not
as if they were to spend the night! And even in this case, it
was convinced of run no danger. Yet she
flushed, remembering how she had responded to his

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contact ...
Ten minutes later, they entered the castle through
the old drawbridge with portcullis was raised. What had been
once the court of the dungeon was now a wonderful
closed garden, paved ground in places, full of heather
and saxifrage.
- It was the garden of my mother, said Jake the guarantor
Land Rover on the cobblestones. My parents have lived here a few
years. Then one of my maternal uncles was killed at sea,
later my mother has never wanted to return.
- All this had to miss you a lot! Kelly noticed
glancing marveled at this dream.

He shrugged indifferently.
- At the time, I was living mostly in pension.
Then they came to settle in London. We have
transferred our head office in Edinburgh there a few years
only when the petrochemical industry has developed.
First I'll show you the castle, then we will
Driving around the island for you to "feel"
the atmosphere.
- I still do not understand why you have
my agency recommended to your father ... murmured the young
woman. There are so many other leading firms that
mine!
- Why? he repeated with violence. Let's see, Kelly! Make
just your imagination! It seems to me that this
is not hard to guess!
Still as puzzled, she followed him toward a
heavy oak door. What did he mean? Was it obvious
for him it was a way to apologize for his behavior?
Then why did he addressed her with anger or
contempt, since they found themselves face to face in his

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Edinburgh office? And it does not explain the tenderness he
had shown him when they had loved ... but she preferred
not to think of this episode. Maybe she just paved
interested as a "strange specimen" in that time

if the liberal mores where his reserve seemed from another era ...
The wind slammed the door. Kelly jumped and found it
was alone in the courtyard. She gathered her wits: she
was there to work, not to daydream. On not decided, it
joined his guide. As they stood a moment
Later in a beautiful wood-paneled library boards,
Kelly approached the tall windows overlooking a
French garden protected by imposing walls.
- Without these walls against wind, Jake explained nothing
push. The climate is pretty rough. In this regard, I think we
would do well to visit the island immediately. The fog
falls.
He was right. The gray sky seemed lower and lower, and
Kelly shivered despite the warm stillness of the room.
- This way! Jake told, taking her by the arm to
the result to another door.
Kelly's heart began to beat faster, but Jake
seemed not to notice. He led her through old
disused stables.
- These stone buildings are very healthy, he explained. My
father began with the idea that they could be transformed into
guest houses ...
- You do not seem unenthusiastic! Kelly remarked.
- Let's say I was accustomed me to think that this place
would be my future home ...
- It is up to you make it happen! replied the young
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- Mmmm ...
He gave her a sharp look.
- You look a lot like the castle. What diriezyou to take over, with me as a bonus?
- I'd love to live here, but without you! brazenly lied
the young woman lowering her head to hide the blush that
rose to her forehead.
His hand trembled on the handle of the door, yet it
wanted at all costs to dominate. It was not particularly see
how his "joke" had touched.
- Why is that? Jake retorted with a violence that the
disconcerted. Because I remember you too Colin?
His mouth took a bitter twist.
- In any case, I can assure you that we do
not alike in one respect: if he was reluctant to touch you,
I myself burning with desire!
He suddenly pulled her against him, his fingers encrusted in
the soft flesh of her shoulders. Their lips met. Kelly had
the impression that the incandescent wreath ablaze all
whole. She put her fingers eagerly for the neck
Jake as he kissed her neck, her temples, her eyelids,
sensitive lobe of his ears ... They were hungry from each other.
For a few seconds it seemed to last an
eternity, Kelly forgot everything. She knew he wanted her, too

intensely she wanted, and nothing else mattered most.
Finally he moved away, taking her chin in one hand.
- You want me, Kelly ... he grumbled, voice
hoarse. Whatever you have said to Benson, you want
of me ...
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walked away from Jake. Benson, Benson always! It does
not remember telling him such a thing, for having
given that Jake did not attract ... In any case the result was
obvious boiling Scots took it as a challenge, it was
the only reason he had in his arms.
To force her to admit she wanted! Men
sickened, disgusted with their childish pride ... As soon as they
thought themselves with their "manhood" in their ability to
seduce, they felt compelled to take up the challenge ...
- No, I do not want you! she yelled suddenly, in
a scream that tore his throat.
And she rushed out of the stable, blindly, without seeing where
she was going. After the gardens stretched a kind of heath
bristled brush and rocks. Indifferent to
ice fog dipped his velvet trousers and
sweater, Kelly continued to run, mad with grief. Behind her
echoed calls Jake, but her voice was so angry that
it only increased his desire to flee even further

from him. Suddenly the ground began to rise. Surprise,
young woman stumbled. His foot caught in a root and
fell heavily, gasping. When Jake rejoined,
she gasped again.
- Are you crazy? he thundered, out of it. You do not know
not places and with this fog We do not see a meter!
You could kill you! What fly has stung you, just
sudden?
- I thought it was obvious! Kelly replied. I do not want
you touch me!
- You have beautiful persist in this ridiculous claim,
Your body speaks another language! Jake replied with
brutality. Can you walk up to the castle? I
propose to carry you well, but you still would cry at
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He sat up, looked around around them.
- I think we should give up our tour of the island. The
fog thickens every second.
- He can land the pilot? inquired the fearfully
young woman.
The teeth were chattering and trembling in every limb in
the shock and cold.
- Why? You are afraid to be alone with me?
- Not at all! Kelly snapped. Simply, I

warned the agency I came home this evening in London!
- No problem, Jake assured. If John can not ask it
We will send a radio message, and I will ask him to
transmit another in your office.
Kelly's body was broken by his fall. She hurt everywhere
and had to admit that she could never find her
way without the help of Jake. The gray cloth that surrounded them
closer and closer to creating a supernatural atmosphere around the
castle. When he opened the front door, she shivered.
- You're soaking wet, he observed. If you
can wait half an hour, I'll plug the heater
water and you take a hot bath.
He, at least, had taken precautions: his jacket
Leather had protected. He doubted the weather would do? If so,
would still have been able to prevent it!
- First of all, you are going to drink something, he said
in escorting to the library.
A fire had been prepared in the fireplace. He
knelt to light it.
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fireplace ready to work ... he explained.
He waited a few seconds as the flames have taken, and
got up and headed for the closet. There, he poured a liquid
amber in a heavy crystal glass.

- It's whiskey, he told Kelly that darted over him
belligerent look. There is not enough to hurt you if
that's what bothers you. But it will cut your chills.
The young woman took the glass, exasperated by how
Point her hands were shaking.
- Stay close to the fire, I do not have for a long time, it is said
still heading towards the door.
When he had closed, Kelly noticed with amazement that
had held his breath the whole time he was with her.
She exhaled a long, expelling the same time the tension
who tied. But his body was still sore, and
tempered pull prevented him from warm to heat
flames. Then, with a sudden anxious to look at the closed door,
she took off the wet clothes and spread it before the hearth to do
dry. She would hear Jake come back and have time to
rethread before he arrives, she said. At least it him
would enjoy the fire.
Gradually, she felt that his blood was recovering in
flowing through his veins. Made drowsy by the sight of
flames and glass of whiskey, she sat on the floor and
leaned against a stool. Jake took longer than it
would have thought, she thought again, making themselves hardly aware
his eyelids were closing.
When he opened the door, she was fast asleep. His skin
shone like satin moire in the glow of the flames. It
did not move at his approach. The hard face softened Jake
contemplating it. He crouched beside her, uttered

Gently his name, his current fingers lightly along
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Kelly opened her eyes. It was too much to move.
She had just a dream so beautiful, so sweet ... She was in
Jake arm and ... Suddenly she pulled herself together; she was
actually in his arms, her head resting against his chest!
Her sweater! She tried a move to catch it, but it
held her.
- Do not say anything ... he whispered. Do not ruin this moment,
Kelly.
She felt that he lowered his head and soon perceived the caress
his lips on her neck, down her back ... Immediately
the sensations in Corfu came back to him in droves. It
trembling, while trying to escape, to tear the
emotions that engluaient, paralyzing her, but it was
too late. Once again his body had betrayed her, had
succumbed to the charms of love. She submitted without a word
to his caresses, intoxicated by the pleasure of feeling his fingers on his
bare skin.
- God knows how long I waited for this moment ...
Jake muttered. And you also dreamed, Kelly, despite your efforts
to deny ...
She certainly had no desire to contradict, especially
when he defeated his own shirt and authority placed in the hands

fine young woman on his chest ... They found
instinctive gestures, kisses, caresses of Corfu.
Their bodies recognized, were called Kelly had ...
feel burning fever, shaking from head to
feet. And then, suddenly, she advised that it was Jake
trembled, his gray eyes dark with passion. This
discovery pushed his pleasure, his desire to climax. It
was hungry, thirsty, intensely, the man she loved. The
As he was fulfill his innermost desire, the most
burning, murmuring against her neck, "I'm not
Colin Kelly ... ", a motor hum was heard.
Jake suddenly sat up, lifting his head, then looked at his

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watch and swore.
- Damn! It was John!
Kelly pulled away from him. The spell of this magic moment was
broken. She hastened to put his sweater already stirring
dark thoughts. Jake had to realize, as he repeated
in a strained voice:
- You still want me, Kelly!
She could retort that he, too, wanted her, but she
knew that the desire is not a proof of love for
men, while it is one for women ... The worst
she noticed finishing getting dressed, it was between its
arms she laughed completely he lied, whether he

ridiculed ... The ease with which his pride and esteem
own yielded before any short love the shocked and
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10.
- Okay, there were too foggy for you
able to see the island ... But could you not go back,
Kelly? We are seriously starting to get worried, both
about you and to society. The situation is not good. In
times of crisis, people tend to delete first
instead spending so-called "prestige". Advertising and
public relations for example.
Kelly stared Alan Cormont, one of its oldest and most
faithful administrators, disbelieving eyes. Why do it
Had he said anything before he left for Edinburgh? And Table
could not be so black he painted it! He continued:
- I admit that we were wrong not to warn you
earlier, Kelly. We did not want to worry about. But
Four contracts were terminated last month - three
during your stay in Corfu.
The young woman snatches criticism that this remark
involved.
- I had not taken a vacation in two years, Alan! And
you should have in fact make me aware of the situation. He
I think that now the only decision to be made is a

meeting of the Board of Directors in full force for
back on track!
- If it can still be rectified ... Alan sighed, air
serious. I would not play doomsayers,
Kelly, but the coming period will really looks very
good. The only consolation, if we can say is that all
world is roughly at the same point.
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- For some time you are no longer yourself, Kelly.
Nothing serious, I hope?
If he knew! bitterly thought the young woman. She had
Edinburgh left when the small plane that brought them
Marne made landfall. After a journey made in a
icy silence that had left him too long to
To think ... ask again what had
owned in the mansion library and especially what Jake
had to think of his conduct ...
They were separated on very briefly, purely
conventional. Since returning to London, his heart was
trapped in a wall of silence. And now Alan him
This reproached for not having done everything possible to
win this contract! The problem was that the future of
the agency was not his only reason to exist. He was passed
second place for her ...

Migraine who surreptitiously watched from the morning
declared after lunch - a sandwich swallowed speed
Office and accompanied by a simple coffee. Driven by a sudden
pulse, Kelly grabbed her bag and records and decided that it
torment is as effectively at home.
It crossed Bond Street when she felt a hand
on his shoulder. She quickly away, thinking of a
pickpocket interested in his bag, and she discovered with
stupor ... smiling and malicious face of pretty blonde
Corfu.
- I was sure it was you! cried thereof with
by train. I hope you do not want me to have you
addressed as well. Perhaps you do not remember me ...
An evening in Corfu ...
- If I remember well, Kelly replied, mouth
dry, lips trembling. You ... you were picked
Jake ... to talk to him.

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- Yes, and he bombarded me with all his problems!
clarified the girl with a mischievous smile. Would you have the
time to make a cup of tea with me? In fact, I
name is Lyn! I know all about your trip to Edinburgh, uncle
Richard told me. But I'm dying to know
how it ended. You do not find me too
indiscreet, I hope? It was I who persuaded Jake to not

drop. I was so sure you will love! A
woman always best guess these things, is not it?
When Uncle Richard wrote me to tell me that Jake had
decided to make you come to Edinburgh, I was ecstatic.
Oh, but I speak, I speak ...
Suddenly she stopped, puzzled and annoyed at
the rigid attitude of Kelly, whose face was livid.
- What did you? if she cried, alarmed. Have I done or said
something bad? I am not mistaken, at least?
I was so sure ...
- I think a cup of tea would be welcome, articulated
Finally Kelly was desperately trying to put some order
in his brain ravaged.
They settled in a small cafe a little apart,
wonderfully quiet after lunch rush. Kelly
wondered if she was going crazy.
- If we resume the very beginning? she suggested after
spending their order. So I have to Corfu with
Jake. I then thought that you and him ...
- Jake and me? Lyn cut, bewildered. Oh I understand
why you have pushed back now! No ... Jake
almost an older brother to me. His father is my godfather. He has
always wonderful when I got into trouble, penalties
of heart ... And I, every time I met him, I
teased by asking him if he had found "the One."
There are two or three months, he replied in the affirmative.

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She looked at Kelly's eyes.
- He told me how you met. Are not
not angry, he committed no indiscretion! It was I who
insisted until he confessed to me. If he did not tell you
undeceived immediately on his identity is partly because
he has seen too many women courting because of his fortune,
on the other hand ... because he realized suddenly, in
Within a flash, as if he told the truth he might do
never see you again. He even added that it was the reaction
most impulsive he ever had in his life! The real shot
Lightning!
She laughed.
- Poor Jake! If he had known what awaited! In Corfu, I
I asked him to introduce us to each other. He refused,
saying he did not want to scare you ... and anyway
you do not respond to her feelings. I did everything for
persuade to insist, but he was terrified by imagining your
reaction when you would learn his true identity. From
Back in England, I phoned him to hear from you
news; he said in a tone that brooked no
question that was it. Once again, I told him he was
crazy to let you go. Am I wrong?
- Yes and no ... Kelly murmured with a tight smile. But
Are you really sure he ...
- That he loves you?

Lyn looked up to heaven in a laugh.
- There is absolutely no doubt! But it is a little
overwhelmed, poor dear. I must say it
had never made much effort in the area
sentimental, before you!
- When he told you the scene of the agency, asked
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- Someone else? Lyn repeated, frowning.
No ... Apart from the other guests, of course. Why?
Won by the spontaneity of the girl, Kelly risked
tell him what had so tormented.
- A friend of mine claimed that Jake had told him everything in
making fun of the way he had me fooled ...
- It is absolutely impossible! exclaimed with Lyn
outburst. I know Jake. He would never do something
none. This can sometimes be a little touchy, but
is never cruel or wicked. It is too manly for this. It has
had to explain it to you, right?
- I left Corfu on the same plane as you. I have you
views with him at the airport.
- Oh no, that's too bad! exclaimed the girl. Yet
you love, is not it?
- Yes, I like it ... Kelly admitted shakily. But
all seemed lost ...

She sighed. So Jake loved ... The only explanation
possible, in this case, had Jeremy. He must have surprised
their conversation and then arrange the story in his own way.
But after? Why Jake had he not tried to reach her?
Why had it taken so long to look at again?
Therefore, in Edinburgh, had he been so bitter, so brutal? There is
had in it something she could not clear up.
But she suspected that someone could help see more
clear. Biting her lip, she asked a companion:
- Will you allow me to leave you? I have to see
someone.
- And Jake? Lyn insisted.
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- He arrives tomorrow in London. It has a duplex in
Hartland new complex. I had dinner with him, but I
an impediment and ...
- I have to go, and cut Kelly. Thank you. ... Thank you for having me
said.
- It would kill me if he found out, said the girl with a
grin, but I do not understand that you do not have any
explained himself.
- Maybe he has stopped loving me ... Kelly whispered a
choked voice.
Lyn shook her head vigorously.

- Impossible! He loves you for good. And as I
know, that's his whole life! It's like that ... added-t
it.
When Secretary Jeremy spent his line, Kelly shuddered
hearing the mellifluous voice of his and satisfied
correspondent.
- Kelly! Is Sue called you? It is again
pregnant, and this time the doctor assured him that everything would
if she relaxed a little. I spend the week in London
to give him some air.
- Goujat ... Kelly muttered softly, before resuming
in a firm voice: I must see you, Jeremy. I have some
something to ask you.
- Not possible! I had come to believe that you would come there
ever!
The young woman had to bite the bullet not to explode
before his insufferable vanity.
- Your place or mine? Jeremy whispered.

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- What would you say rather Savoy Bar? Kelly suggested.
As expected, he jumped at the chance to travel
in a prestigious location. But he could not refrain from
suggesting it could invite to the agency fee ...
- Listen, Jeremy! You want to see me or not?
- I want to, of course!

Seven in ten. Kelly threw a glance irritated at his watch.
What then was Jeremy? Five minutes later she saw
happen, stop for a second before a mirror to check his
allure. As different from Jake as water and fire ... she thought
with contempt - and pity for her friend.
- Here you are at last!
As he leaned toward her with the visible intention
kiss, she strongly dismissed.
- This is not a tryst, Jeremy ... Returns
awhile back, Corfu, if you can.
He frowned. Kelly waited until the boy took
their orders, then continued dryly:
- Do you remember what you told me about Jake, and the
how he had deliberately lied to me?
- Yes, so what?
Kelly looked down at his glass. Her heart was
pounding. So much depended on the bet that it would
try now ...
- I wonder what thou hast said in my account.
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had actually talked to Jake.
- Come on, tell! insisted the young woman. When he returned
home and discovered my departure has caused you
ask questions, right?

- Maybe ... tergiversa Jeremy. I had to tell him that
we were not your guardians. As for Sue, she was too
upset by your whim to tell him anything.
- That's why you got charged to declare that he did
not interest me, is not it? Kelly suggested, playing all
for the whole. Is that correct?
A muscle twitched nervously in his plays
companion.
- He was like crazy! he growled suddenly. He wanted
know at any cost what had happened, what we have said to you.
I simply answered that we were there for nothing ...
- And you told him the small stage that preceded my
departure? Your gentle insinuations?
The expression of Jeremy was an answer in itself.
- I should hate you, Jeremy, but you do not even worth the
hardly ... Poor Sue! It really does not deserve to marry a
lout, a shabby of your kind!
- Bitch! Jeremy grumbled under his breath. So during the
join, you are made to go together!
He snapped his glass on the table and stood up, pushing his
way out shoving people who stood in his way.
"Course join", said Jeremy. Kelly died in
envy, but Jake would he still with her? Lyn had she
really telling the truth? Would she have the courage to go
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There was only one way to find out, she said,
rising with determination. It was still necessary that his will
not falter on the way ...
- Whew! A day over! Maisie sighed.
- Mmmm ... merely mumbling Kelly. His assistant
gave him a puzzled glance, then began to pack his office.
Kelly seemed preoccupied all day, and now it
could not hide his excitement. What was happening to him? Never
Maisie had seen him so radiant face.
- You go out tonight? she slipped a detached tone.
- Maybe ...
Does this outfit should be? Since his return from
office, Kelly had already changed twice. She gazed
in its large mirror, puzzled and nervous. Whole of
bright pink silk seemed completely overdressed kick for a visit
No thank you. But it was too late to think about it: Now more
eight hours. If it was still delayed, Jake could not
be home. She put on a jacket with a silver gray silk it
too, and went down.
Once in his taxi, it took all his courage to
to give the address to the driver. And when she
found at the foot of the building there seemed hostile, too
imposing. She entered the elevator, pushed the button
the top floor ... At the end of a gray carpet Ocean
Clearly a door and a simple gold plate. "Private. "Passing the

tongue over his lips parched by anxiety, Kelly rang.
An eternity seemed to pass before she heard the noise,
scraping a safety chain. She knew a moment
panic. If she was wrong? If Jake did not want the
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in bathrobe, which disappeared in the hallway.
- Between Lyn! he cried in another room. Late, as
usual!
Kelly, after a moment of stupor, came in and closed
behind her. She joined the householder in
huge living room, decorated with a very masculine taste, where
dominated the gray and blue. Busy near the bar, he
always had his back.
- I thought you were not coming.
- Really, Jake?
Hearing his voice, he kept on hold for a moment the hand
which was to enter a liquor decanter. He stiffened and straightened
slowly, then faced him. His face was dark, his eyes
indecipherable.
- Kelly?
- I ... I met Lyn by chance the other day and ...
God of heaven! She was going to ruin everything ... Why had she
started by that? Jake was heading toward her darker than
ever.

- I do not know what feeling moved with pity brought you
Here, Kelly, but I do not have! You know where to find
door? Please, do us the favor to borrow.
Kelly almost screaming in pain as the wound words
afflicting him. They pierced his heart a thousand
daggers. How to ask him if he loved her, while
standing in front of her, hostile, such an enemy? She turned away
already to leave when a little voice whispered not
give up, not being so loose. The rest of his life,
his happiness depended.
- Jake, she managed to speak calmly, answering a

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issue only. You're welcome. Did you say to someone,
at any time, you did me ... love by
challenge per game?
Obviously, the question surprised him. He stared at her
between his wrinkled eyelids.
- Who told you that? he asked finally.
Kelly had dry mouth, fear and tension.
She would have given anything to be able to run away, but too much
things depended on that moment. She had not made such a
effort to give up everything at the last second!
- The person who is well guarded from you
why I left Corfu ... she said.
Jeremy made me believe that he had overheard a conversation between

Lyn and you. He deceived me, let me hear you were
lovers.
- Lovers, Lyn and me? Jake replied, shaking his head a
incredulously. More ...
- Jeremy was great at playing my fears, my
feeling of insecurity. He knew how me
hurt, she admitted simply.
Finally, after a deep breath, she confessed in a
breath
- He knew I loved you.
Then there was a long silence that Kelly began
despair. She had played and lost. Then Jake whispered,
gently at first, then almost violently:
- You love me ?
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- And I still love you. You could imagine,
is not it, seeing how I was responding to your ...
caresses?
Lump in his throat, she had to make a tremendous effort to
get to say those words so important to her. She was
determined to not lose his fault this time. Maybe
be it not loved, can be Lyn she was mistaken, but
one thing was certain: she would tell him the whole truth.
- At the first second I saw you come in this office,

Jake then declared gravely and very slow, you made me
furious. You pictured for me a dream come true ... and you
was there by mistake! Also you hated all men, without
exception, it appeared to the least of your words. I
confess that I instantly decided not to pass
my luck. I already wanted you so much to me! I lied to me
saying it would be time to confess the truth later
when I have earned your trust ... And then there was Colin,
Jeremy, and you could not stop sending me your money and my poverty
in Fig. Then, stupidly, I wanted you to love me for this
you thought I was.
- I loved you so ... Kelly interrupted gently. I tried to
fight against my feelings, but I decided to Corfu
look truth in the face. I loved you, I wanted to live with you ...
I was madly happy. When I got up after our
night together, I decided to tell you. But you were not
there ...
- Why Thee flee in this case? !
- Because Jeremy told me who you were in reality. He
told you that you were made fun of my credulity. I was not
yet sure of myself enough of you ... it was enough to shake all
my certainties, still fragile. I left injured. And I've
seen at the airport with Lyn. It seemed so confirm that
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- Oh, Kelly! I should punish you for having so misjudged! You
really love me?
He took her face between his hands, peering
intensely every feature.
- I love you so much ... murmured the young woman. I have so
prayed so hoped you would try to see me for
explain, to put everything in order ...
- Jeremy told me you never wanted to see me ...
Jake explained in turn. I remembered you too Colin. You
can imagine the effect of these words on me! Suddenly everything
brightened: you were not given you to me, you were
just wanted to eat your marriage with someone
else! I wanted to convince myself that I hated you, that I will
hated, but I was lying to myself even. I still
managed to "hold" a month to persuade my father to do
appeal to you for this project. I thought once only in the island,
we finally could just clarify. I could make you
understand that it was me that you loved, not a shadow ...
- So this is why you seemed so angry! exclaimed
the young woman. I thought you were making fun of me, you
trying to make me suffer because you guessed my
feelings for you. Then, fortunately, I met
Lyn in a London street. When she told me that you
I loved him, I could not believe it. I went to find
Jeremy, suspecting that he had lied to me he was very
well have lied to you too.
She paused a moment, before adding a voice

strangled:
- You've never been to me a substitute for Colin, Jake ...
Everything I told you about it is true. I have never liked
really, but the injuries he had inflicted on me me
prevented for years normally react to a
man can give my trust ... up to you. I am

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fell so madly in love with you that nothing I
restraint.
- What disturbing admission! Jake whispered.
She advised suddenly he was still wearing his single
bathrobe, and a gleam she knew shone
in his gray eyes.
Breathless, she asked softly:
- Which means?
- This means that for the first time since we
I can finally meet you hug without anything
whatsoever between us. Can I kiss you like this ...
He stopped, suiting the action to the word, touching
Gently his lips those of Kelly.
- ... Without fear that you think Colin, or worse still
Jeremy. I can touch you, caress you ...
His voice grew hoarse as he slid his hands under
silk of his jacket, he took possession of its size, its
chest.

- ... Knowing that you love me.
He suddenly hugged her against him, kissed with
feverish intensity, proving it beyond all words
Lyn had said was true.
- I love you, Kelly, said he at last. I love you so much that in
is painful. You almost destroyed me, with your icy reserve.
But I was sure that you were hiding behind this mask a woman
vibrant, warm, loving, sensual ... and I was determined to
find.
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- And now that you've found? whispered the young
woman, trembling with pleasure and happiness in contact with his
fingers.
- Now that I found, I will not let more
escape before she made me promise to make
happy old man just waiting for that. My father knows
all of you, thanks to Lyn. He warned me that if I went without you
Edinburgh I could make a cross on the island of Marne and
the presidency of his company! According to him, if I am unable
to force a woman to follow me is that I am not worthy
to succeed him ... Anyway, before we get there, it will
first giving an armful of grandchildren. Kelly ...
he added in a hoarse voice, will you marry me?
In response, the young woman stood on tip

feet, put her arms around his brown neck and forced him to
head down to be able to kiss her. She whispered "yes
"Strangled close to his lips and felt his body ablaze
against his. So Jake lifted her in his arms and carried
before the fire, like the castle, before turning on
her with love and tenderness.
- I hope no one will stop us this
time ... he murmured, the unsteady voice.
- Lyn told me she had an impediment, for tonight!
Kelly replied in a laugh.
Then again become severe, it caught Jake against him and her
whispered with passionate ardor:
- Love me, love ...
He grabbed his mouth, hungry. Their kiss, violent,
hot, put an end to the past and opened the doors
of the future.