“That’s exactly what I have to do.”
“Why?”
“She hasn’t told you?”
“Told me what?”
“Katharine is spending the rest of the summer in London with Jeff.” My jaw literally falls to the floor as I hear Sophie’s words. I cannot believe that things have moved so fast between Katharine and Jeff.
“Wow, she doesn’t waste any time does she?” I say and Sophie and I burst into giggles.
“Anyway I just came to say goodbye,” I smile at Sophie as I reach out for a hug. Sophie quickly gets up from the bed and she makes her way into the lounge. I follow her and I escort her to the door. Adrian walks over to us and he briefly flashes Sophie a smile. She beams at him as she says,
“Adrian I want to thank you for everything, I really loved my time here in London.” Adrian nods to her and I reach out for another hug.
“Call me when you land,” I shout as Sophie marches down the hallway with Mitch at her side. I turn to Adrian.
“Where is Mitch going?” Adrian smiles at me.
“Baby did you really think I would let your friend go to the airport by herself?” I cannot contain my smile as his words ring in my ears. I lunge into his arms and I kiss him tenderly.
Adrian escorts me down the stairs and out into the cold air of London. There is a black Mercedes with all black windows waiting to take us to the airport. Adrian sits me in the car while he talks with the driver. After what seems like forever, Adrian finally enters the car. I smile at him as the car pulls away.
“What was that all about?” I ask nicely. Adrian smirks at me.
“Nothing for you to worry about,”
The car stops and Adrian instantly gets out. He is at my door and I take his hand. As soon as my foot hits the ground I see Adrian’s private jet waiting to take us to Edinburgh. Adrian walks me up the steps and onto the airplane. The same airhostess as last time greets me and I quickly remember the way she flirted with Adrian. I try to shake off my jealousy as I take my seat.
“Mr Black, Alanna is it?” The airhostess says in a smug voice. I force a smile from my lips as I gaze at her.
“Yes,” I say softly. She looks at me for half a second and then she turns to Adrian.
“Can I get you anything Mr Black?”
“Yes champagne for Alanna and water for me.”
“Right away sir,” she says as she heads over to the bar.
The flight is short and I am excited to experience Scotland. I know that there is a lot of history and culture that surrounds this country and I am anxious to witness it for myself. Adrian whisks me from the jet and down the stairs. My heart nearly stops as I feel the freezing cold against my skin. The sky above us is grey and filled with clouds and I could swear that I heard thunder. As we reach the bottom of the stairs, Adrian smirks as he sees our car. He quickly opens the door of the dark grey, Aston Martin that sits nicely parked in front of the jet. I sit in the car and I sink into the leather seats. Adrian takes the wheel and I smile as the car speeds off.
As we drive around the city of Edinburgh, I cannot help but think of Adrian’s father. It plagues me that he is here somewhere and that Adrian does not seem to care. I look at him as he drives in his dark blue pin striped suit and I am mesmerized but, at the same time, I cannot understand him. If the roles were reversed and if it were I that had no father then I would be itching to meet him. I could not fly to a city where he is and not look for him. No matter what logic my head was telling me I would have to listen to my heart. I would need to find my father and I really wish that Adrian felt the same way. As I stare at him, I feel that maybe now that we are here in Edinburgh that he possibly would change his mind. I don’t want to anger him but I feel that I wouldn’t be a very good girlfriend if I didn’t push him on this. I take a deep breath as I try to change his mind.
“Adrian, now that we here in Edinburgh have you thought about your father?” I say in a slow voice. Adrian shakes his head at me but I don’t think he is mad at me as he takes my hand.
“Baby we have talked about this,”
“I know but aren’t you even the slightest bit curious to find him?”
“No Alanna, now please stop talking about this.” Adrian’s words are final and I give in and change the subject.
“Edinburgh is very beautiful,” Adrian, laughs as he we come to a red light. He reaches over and grabs my face firmly in his hand.
“No beauty compares to yours.” I lunge forward and kiss him and then he pulls back quickly as the light turns to green.
Adrian pulls the car in front of a massive stonebuilt building and he stops the engine.