Stella:
I shudder in response to saying anything about the awful dream involving Scar. I finally meet James' gaze and see pure confusion and concern on his face. "Baby, what do you mean? What just happened? How can I help you feel safer?" I can hear the stress in his voice as he speaks to me.
'Maybe I shouldn't tell him everything...I'll just tell him what happened right now, it will certainly sound less crazy.' "I'm sorry Love, I know I'm not making any sense I literally just got scared senseless. I got here and I was going up the stairs to my apartment and there was someone in front of my door wearing pure black. I wasn't sure what they were doing so I crept up another stair to try and see what was happening, unfortunately it was not something innocent like I had hoped, the person was trying to break into my apartment. It took everything in me not to scream right then and there. I was so scared that I was practically throwing myself down the stairs and into my car..."
Within a second his features turned from concern to anger and absolute seriousness. I'm not sure but all of a sudden, he looked even more attractive in this moment than usual. He rubs my cheek gently, "Lock the door and wait for me here, I'm going to make sure it's safe before I chance you going up there. Keys please." I quickly hand him my keys and pull my door closed hitting the lock just as he instructed me to do.
I watch helplessly as he disappears up the stairs going towards my apartment. 'Please, please, please let it be safe.' It feels like ages before he finally appears again slowly walking down the stairs with a serious look on his face. Not only does he have a serious look on his face, but he also still looks very much angry. I open my door once he gets to me, I am so anxious that I don't even know if I should say anything. He kneels down in front of me and takes my hands in his trying to keep me calm. "Well, there were some marks on the door consistent with someone trying to break in. Although I didn't see anyone, and it didn't seem like anything was missing from your apartment. Regardless I am not comfortable with you staying here on your own till Scarlet comes home, so I will be staying here with you till she is back." He says this in a stern voice with and equally stern look to make it known that he will not change his mind on the subject.
"Honestly I am glad that you said that I would feel much better and safer if you stay with me. So, thank you...for everything...especially for being here for me."
He smiles at me amused, "Well, ma'am, it's my pleasure. You are too beautiful to be all alone plus I am finding it hard to stay away from you." He winks at me as he takes my hand helping me out of my car. I grab my purse and lock the doors as I get out. I allow him to continue to hold my hand as he leads me to my apartment still looking as protective as before. As we are climbing the stairs my stomach starts turning and I begin to feel panicked as we get closer to my door. I can't help but to wonder where the burglar went, we are high up and not to mention there is only one way upstairs and one way down. 'You are safe, James is here and clearly very protective of you.'
I go inside of my apartment and my stomach drops straight to my ass as the feeling of violation floods through me. Without realizing it I have stopped just a step inside, and I can feel my teeth clamped down on my lip. Next thing I know James is in front of me gently tugging my lip from between my teeth and I instantly release my lip. He places his hands on either side of my face in a calming way and looks deeply into my eyes, "Babe its safe. I checked the entire apartment you are safe. I promise." He plants a gentle kiss on my forehead in another attempt to calm me, which of course works.
James pulls me to the couch and sits me down and closes my apartment door making sure that he looks it, including the chain lock. He turns and looks at me with a thoughtful look on his face. "Stay here." He smiles and disappears down the hallway. I can hear him in the bathroom, but I can't tell what he is doing. Just as I am about to get up and go see what he is up to he comes back to the living room seeming rather pleased with himself.
"Ok come here. I hope that this helps you to relax." He smiles again nervously and takes my hand gently leading me back towards the bathroom. I smile at him as he gently leads me forward, 'He is so sweet, and he is so thoughtful.'
"Thank you so much love, this will definitely help me to relax." I stand on my tips toes and place a feather like kiss on his lips. He smiles and helps me to undress and helps me get into the bathtub making sure that I don't fall.
"Now don't worry about a thing. I'll just be in the living room. Yell if you need anything. I brought some clothes in for you. I wasn't sure what you would want to wear. I was going to leave my shirt, but I wasn't sure you would want it." He winks at me as he turns and leaves me to soak in the bath, he drew for me. He left the door wide open which I don't mind at all since I am scared to be alone plus it will help to make sure that if I do need him, he can hear me. I take a moment and take in the full view of the bathroom, he lit some tea light candles and placed them in safe places in the bathroom, he even put a bath bomb in the bath for me. I take a deep breath and I can smell that he also had added some lavender essential oils in the water to help me further relax. My heart swells with emotion, this man that I haven't even known that long has done something for me that I have only ever read about in books.
My mind wanders back to what he was saying just before he left the bathroom. 'Damn it I wish that he would leave me his shirt instead of my own clothes. He smells so good that I instantly feel safe. It would be like him hugging me even if he wasn't touching me.' This really is so beautiful the way the light is gentle and with the scent of lavender in here I feel completely relaxed, I lift my hands out of the bathtub and I see that my fingers look like raisins. My mother always said that once your fingers look like raisins it is time to get out of the tub. I sigh feeling much better than I did just an hour ago. I feel like the luckiest girl alive, spoiled by a man and made to feel like a queen. I bend down to let the water drain out of the tub and I smell something so good that my mouth begins to water.
I quickly towel dry myself eager to see what James has made for us. I find that he has picked out a purple silk gown for me to wear, but I can't seem to find my panties. I contemplate running to my room to grab some panties to put on before I go out there but before I can make a quick run to my room, I get another mouthwatering burst of air completely changing my mind. 'Oh well it's not like he hasn't seen me completely naked before.' Thinking this gives me another idea that I cannot resist. I tiptoe my way out of the bathroom to find that he has set up a candlelight dinner for the two of us.
"Well, there you are. I hope you feel better. Perfect timing Baby dinner is ready. Are you ready to eat?" He gives me a curious look. I give him a devilish smile.
"Not yet love. I am still missing something rather important..." I wink at him as I remove my silk nightgown not even worried that he can see my bare breasts and I decide to put on just a little show. I make a round around the room bending over deeply with my back facing him and look back at him with a sly smile before I return to standing in front of him. He looks at me amused and slightly confused. I take the hem of his shirt in both of my hands and pull his shirt over his head biting my lip and then I slide his shirt over my naked body, his shirt is just long enough that as long as I don't bend down, I am mostly covered.
I stand on my tiptoes again and kiss him teasingly on his lips, "Now I am ready to eat if you are." I wink at him again having fun flirting with him. He clears his throat and pushes my hair behind my ears looking as though he wants to do more. He leads me over to my chair and pulls it out for me to sit. Once I sit down and pours both of us a glass of wine keeping his eyes on me until he takes a seat across from me.
"Well, that was...entertaining, and rather sexy if you don't mind me saying. Please enjoy. By the way all you had to say is that you wanted my shirt...then again I think I much rather the show." He smiles at me hungrily. I smile and take a quick bite of the homemade spaghetti he made.
"Mmmmmm damn babe this is soooo good. Thank you so much for everything really." I take a bite of the homemade garlic bread. 'Mmmmmm my gosh and he can cook! Shit he is going to spoil me.' I smile at him as I continue to eat. He smiles at me as he takes a bite of his own food, and I can't help but wish that he was eating me instead.