Chapter 61

LAYLA

It feels perfect and right sitting in this room next to this handsome man. He has a black T-shirt on and his bulging muscles are fighting to get free from the restriction that they have from the material. I would love those strong arms around me, just keeping me safe but I have to stand up and show him that I can still do my job.

The last thing that I need is to be fired because of my injuries.

"I will get right on it. Just give me about a half an hour"

"Of course, take all the time you need"

I smile and then I make my way out of the room. I quickly find Mark and then he shows me to the place where they keep the clothes. I have an idea of what I would like him to wear and his bulging muscles have inspired me.

JAKE

I try to keep myself busy to take my mind off her because I know she is coming back any second. I do not know why I am so nervous for her to return but I try to keep my cool. Then I hear a knock on the door and she walks through it with clothes in her hand.

"Can we try these on now or should I come back at a later stage?"

"No, now is fine"

She gives me the shirt and pants that I should wear and I quickly go into the bathroom to put them on. Laura was good at what she did but Layla is so much better. When I look into the mirror I see a handsome man and I know that the world will see it too. These clothes are perfect and she knows how to make me look good.

"Do you like it?"

"I love it, thank you. It is perfect"

"Good. I am happy that you like it. Then I guess I will be off. Was that all that you needed?"

I struggle to say the words but I know I can not keep her here any longer.

"Yes that would be all thank you"

As she closes the door behind her I suddenly feel empty. I do not know what I am going to do to get rid of this feeling that I feel every time I see her. I just can not seem to concentrate on the things that were once important to me. All I can think about these days is about her and I know that I should make a decision soon.

I need to decide whether I want her in my life permanently or just as an employee. I am willing to take that risk that I should lie to her sometimes but I just can not seem to be without her any longer. I fall down on the couch and I close my eyes, sighing.

LAYLA

It was so good to see him again that he just gave me an energy boost. I can not wait for the next show because I know that I am going to see him again. The flight is long and finally, we arrive. Thailand was one of the countries that were on my bucket list. I hope that we would have some time to sightsee.

Then, as we were all settled in our hotel rooms, we make our way to the stage. I planned a few outfits on our way to Thailand and as soon as I got into my room I start to put the clothes together. I know that he is going to look good for the songs he is going to do.

Then I start to take the bandages off my arm. The doctor said that I should change it once a day. It was easy to take it off and when I take a closer look, I see something strange. The stitches are also on one fraction of skin that is not affected by the cut.

I wonder if the doctor was just as drunk as I was when he put it in. Why would he put stitches on the portion of the skin that is not injured? I shake my head and think these days you can not even get a doctor to do his job correctly.

Then I realize that I can take the bandage off easily but I can not put it on that easily with one hand. There is a knock on the door and I sigh a breath of relief. At least now there is someone that can help me now.

"Come in"

Then it is Jake. I try to put the bandage away but if I do that the wound will be exposed. I do not want him to think that I am not able to do my job.

"Are you ready for-"

He stops in the middle of his sentence and then he almost runs to me.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes, I am fine. The doctor just said that I should replace the bandage once a day and well, I am struggling a little bit"

He put his hand over my hand and suddenly a jolt of desire shoots through my entire being. His hands are warm and comforting. It is like he brings an instant haven with him.

"Let me help you?"

He looks deep into my eyes and I know that right now I am completely at his mercy. It does not matter what he asks me to do right now I will.

"Thank you"

Then I watch him as he starts to bandage up my wound. He does it with the most gentle nature and I hardly feel him finishing up. I can not stop my eyes from undressing him as I wish that I can have him all to myself right now.

JAKE

I swear that I am not imagining things as I see her staring at me. I am afraid if she keeps on doing that then I might stare back and do even something more. She is looking so good in her red mini skirt and high boots. Her hair is all tied up with the loose soft curls of hair just teasing me.

Then as I look up I find my face only an inch away from her face. I look up and deep into her eyes, saying.

"I am all done...Is there anything else that I can do for you..."