Kira stood stock still, not knowing what to make of the turn of events. Her head screamed at her to get into the car, to get away from him and escape the heartache that was coming crashing down on her head. Slowly she began walking towards it. However, her heart softly cried knowing that it was too late to escape, that no matter what she would be heart broken the minute he left her at the Superior. She still had three more night to spend with him and she knew that despite everything she wanted that time because no matter how fleeting, it was her only chance for happiness with the man she loved. Kira knew that she couldn’t get into the car and slowly she turned away moving back towards him.
Craig stood with his friends sipping his whisky waiting for her decision, as Kira moved over to stand beside him, unsure of what his reaction would be she dreaded seeing the look of triumph in his eyes. However, she was surprised to see such a warm look in them that she knew she had made the right choice. He had slipped his hand into hers and introduced her to his colleagues.
They did not stay much longer. Paul had walked with them back to the car once more embracing Craig and this time her also.
“Thanks Craig” the older man had smiled “I feel much better now”
“Don’t worry about it Paul” he had replied “This has to end… between us it will”
The two men had looked at each other with a sombre understanding before the door of the car closed and they were once again on their way to the airport, or so she thought. Once alone Craig had pulled her into his arms and kissed her so passionately that she felt completely light headed before he looked down on her with a glow in his eyes which she didn’t fully understand.
CHAPTER FIVE
After several minutes Kira had become aware that they were not heading back to the plane and had looked at him in surprise
“Where….” She began, seeing an impish smile light his face
“Wait see” he said softly as the car had driven on to the main strip.
As they pulled up outside Caesars Palace he had helped her out of the car.
“Thought you might like a night on the town” he said smiling “I know I would”
Kira had grinned suddenly excited, before looking at him
“I don’t have any clothes” she said frowning slightly
“All sorted” he said
As they entered the foyer they were approached by the manager, who Craig obviously knew well, as they laughed together for a few seconds.
“Everything has been organised as you requested Mr Kent” he had said
“Mr Semple wishes that you use his own suite”
Craig had flashed him a smile
“Thanks Ted” he had replied receiving a warm smile back from the manager, as they were escorted to a private lift.
“Have a good evening” Ted had said opening the lift with a pass key which he gave to Craig. “I hope you both have a wonderful time”
As the lift moved smoothly upwards Kira had laughed
“If you’re trying to impress me…. Your doing a hell of a job” she had giggled
Laughing he had pulled her into his arms
“Glad to hear it” he said against her hair
Finally the lift had slowed down to a stop before the doors had slid open revealing a pent house suite. Moving into it Kira had gasped in wonder.
“Wow” she whispered her eyes like saucers at the size and luxury of the suite, before with a twinkle in her eye she had looked at him
“Hey I have a complaint….how come my first room wasn’t like this….. I believe that was your hotel”
He had chuckled back at her enjoying watching as she had moved from room to room excitedly appreciating her surroundings. Picking up an envelop from one of the tables he had opened up the French windows and moved out to the balcony examining the contents.
As she came out to join him looking at the view in awe he had lent against the rail looking down on the strip.
“OK Miss Black” he said thoughtfully
“Fancy doing the tourist thing”
She had nodded with a big grin on her face
“Dinner and a show” he asked smiling at her enthusiasm
“What do you fancy?”
As he sat down on the plush sofa on the balcony she had curled up beside him pouring over the different choices. Craig was not usually one who bothered with the many different entertainment opportunities which presented themselves on the strip as he was normally too busy for such things. However, he found her excitement contagious laughing as she dismissed or oo’d different options.
Finally they had settled on the new Cirque De Soleil show at the MGM and he had phoned to organise their table.
Kira had looked at what she was wearing scrunching up her nose. Are we dressed for this she asked him?