The One Addicted(31)

So, I am going to Dubai with a delicious man. Time to text Abby and go into packing-mode. I’ve only got a week left to ensure that work is perfectly organised so that I can actually enjoy my time away. Now that Finn is settled and appears all right, with me going away and we have our Ashton time together to look forward to, I can move into project Dubai with exhilaration.


After leaving Jungle Jim’s, Finn is keen to travel home with me. The whole journey home, I balance my time between watching the sexy brunette in the two-seater sports following us, and listening to her son arguing why Ironman would beat Thor, in a fight.

I have to agree - Ironman all the way with me. The ‘Suit’ trumps the ‘Hammer’ any day.

“You are a bit like Thor though aren’t you, Sub?”

“Was it the long flowing blond hair and cape that gave it away mate?”

His giggles are contagious. “No silly, you have short hair. You have a big hammer though. I’ve seen it in your tools.”

God this lad is bright and it makes me proud. “That’s right Finny.” I wink at him in the mirror, and reach back to squeeze his foot. “That would make you Ironman, Dude.”

I watch him push out his chest in pride, before flicking my eyes back to the road to prepare for the oncoming bend. “Cool! I can fly!”

“Me too!”

“Well I have a costume.”

“So does Thor.”

I can see the cogs turning in his little sponge of a brain. “Well… well… I’m red.”

What can I do with that? I love the way kids brains work; so random.

“You win. Ironman is the bomb!” I reach back and we fist bump to seal the deal. Then I revert my attention back to his luscious mother, who now appears to be talking to herself, ether that or she’s on the phone. Yeah, she’s on the phone. She even looks lovely when she’s chatting.

I have it bad and I honestly think I’ve never been more happy or settled.

I love this little man and I’m besotted with her. She’s given me a second chance and now we’re getting the opportunity to spend some uninterrupted, quality time together in very little clothes. I wiggle in the seat to readjust my cock. Just the thought of her naked makes me hard and now was not the place.

A few minutes later we pull into Rose Avenue and I wave at Meg, Lu’s neighbour as I see her getting out of her own car. Two seconds later Leo’s head emerges from the passenger side of the car. They were still dating then? Not that I care as long as Theo isn’t sniffing around Lucia.

I grab Finn from the back and holding his hand tightly in mine head towards the front door at the same time that Lu swings into her parking space.

“Hi Sebastian, Finn.” Meg’s cheery voice hollers to me from her position on the garden bench in their minuscule front yard – right next to another familiar face. It’s to be expected that you bump into your neighbours, but I’m starting to see what Lu means about having your life on show.

“Meg. Leo. You good?”

“Yep we’ve just polished off a fabulous bottle of red, whilst Leo helps me sort out my Pension.

“You?”

I’m not giving away our business. “We’ve been out.”

“Hi Meg, Leo.” Lu hollers happily from over her shoulder, whilst unlocking the door. “Finn, you go in sweetie and we’ll be in in a minute.”

I pat him on the bum and release his chubby little hand, watching as he runs into the terrace, Lu doing the same from her position near the doorstep.

“Speaking of wine, when are you and I going to sink a bottle Lubedoo – you could join us now if you fancy?” Meg winks.

“Not now but thanks anyway. Soon, I promise. Work is crazy and I’m away on business next week.”

“Ooh sounds very fortune 500 - where you off to?”

I glance across at Lu, who is struck like a deer in the headlights. I can tell she doesn’t want to publicise our trip so I attempt to rescue her, however bullshit just isn’t my strong point. I like to be quick and succinct and tell it like it is. I like to be clear. “We’re going to Dubai for the launch of a hotel I worked on and to network Lu’s skills.”

Meg’s blue eyes are huge and sparkling. “Oh, I’m sooo jealous; room for another two? We pack light.”

Did she really just invite herself on our getaway?

She’s got balls this one, which I usually respect in a woman but not today – this holiday was for Lucia and I, and a few select individuals only. I do like Meg but I can see that if you give her an inch, she’ll take a mile and I’m a bloke - I can’t be worked that way. Lu is way too soft.