Page 39 of Heartbreaker

“So, I thought you’re here and I’m not really in the mood for sleep,” I tell him giving him a sexy smile, as he looks at me knowing very well what I mean.

“Oh, Tinkerbell, you are just amazing, aren’t you?” Jackson gives me a kiss, and I start walking backwards to my bedroom.

*~*~*

Waking up in Jackson’s arms is really nice this morning. It took me awhile to get to sleep, when I closed my eyes I’d hear a noise and my body would tense up, and Jackson would tell me everything was fine and that he’s here with me which helped me a little.

He said that he can work from his laptop today and doesn’t need to go to the office. As soon as Taylor came in—two hours early—this morning, he went to his place to pick his work things up.

Standing outside the shop I look at the big wooden board replacing the window. This is not good for business, customers are going to think that we are a bad business, shaking my head in dismay I walk back into the shop.

“So, I was thinking that we can redesign the whole window, you always said that you wanted the shop logo on there,” Taylor says handing me some coffee.

“True, but I really don’t want the board there while we think about what we want done. I mean no one can see in the window,” I tell her leaning on the counters taking a sip of my coffee.

“You know there is a bright side to not being able to see inside the shop,” I look over at her already for the sexual remark I know is coming, “you and Jackson can drip chocolate on each other, and lick it off,” she says with a big smile. Trust her to still make me smile after last night.

“I’ll keep that in mind,” I say with a giggle, looking at the customer walking in. “Welcome to Sweet Heaven.” I give them a smile. “If you need anything, please ask either one of us,” I say, they give me a nod, and I look into the glass cabinet to see if there is anything that needs topping up. “Just going in the back,” I tell Taylor as I walk through the door.

Sitting at the table, I think about what Taylor said about putting the logo on the window. I know we have the money for it, we also add money out of our savings for the business every month, for days that we might need it. Looking at the time, I wonder what is taking Jackson so long, maybe he did get busy with some work stuff.

The police called this morning to ask if there was anything that we could see in the shop that looked out of place this morning. They told me that they wanted to ask me yesterday but could see that I was frightened and thought it was best to leave it. Taylor and I looked through the shop twice to make sure that everything was normal, they also told me that they didn’t find anything on the CCTV footage, which I’m not even surprised with, and I told them if we see anything we will call them.

I’ve been through this stalker shit before and I said it then and I told Jackson and Taylor this morning that I wasn’t about to let him stop me living my life and live in fear, that’s not me.

I get off my stool when I hear banging coming from the front of the shop. Walking through the doors I smile as I see Jackson walking over to me.

“My friend said they will fix your window today.” Leaning down he gives me a kiss. “Taylor said something about a design, my guy said to let him know what you want and he can work on it for you,” he tells me and I smile just thinking about the fact that the ugly board will be gone soon.

“Thank you so much,” I say with a very happy tone and drop a light kiss on his mouth. I can’t stop smiling now.

“Anytime, Tinkerbell,” he says pulling me closer to him.

“You know that ruins Taylor’s plans, well not plans exactly more of an idea.” I look up at Jackson giving me a questionable look. “The board being there no one can see into the shop, let’s just say melted chocolate and naked bodies were involved,” I say walking away from him back into the back room.

“I thought that would be my thank you for the window, I wouldn’t mind licking some chocolate off you.” Jackson follows me. “Then I maybe some whipped cream,” he says, wrapping his arms around my waist from behind.

“Now that sounds like a plan to me.” I look over at the door and Taylor sticks her head in.

“A customer has asked if they can speak with you,” she tells me. I give her a nod and she closes the door.

Walking out I give the women a warm smile. “Hi,” I say, walking closer to her.

She looks at me for a while before nodding her head, then stops and stares at the tattoos on my arm and a smile appears on her lips as she looks at my face. “I just love the Champagne Truffles that you make, they are just divine,” she says as she holds her eyes with mine.

“Thank you, so much. I haven’t made any today, but if you want I can make some for tomorrow,” I tell her, thinking that the one time I don’t make something, a customer wants it.

“How about tonight, would you be able to make some for around dinner time, and drop them off at my house?” she asks, and I look over at Taylor.

“Tinkerbell, can…” Jackson stops talking and looks at the women in front of me. “Mum, I knew Jake would tell you about Ashley.” Jackson walks over to his mum, and a little panic runs through my body.

“Well, you ran out the house so fast I didn’t get a chance to ask you anything.” She looks at him. Jackson glances over at me then focuses back on his mum.

He shakes his head. “Mum, this is Ashley. Ashley, this is my mum.” Jackson introduces us, and I give her a smile.

“Now is this a fling or girlfriend?” she asks him, and I think my cheeks have gone red. What is happening right now?

“Mum.”