Chapter 22 Back On Tour #9
Jenny repositioned herself, and started running her right hand through the thick dark chest hair of the man she was laying next to.
He started to purr like a kitten as she stroked through it soft and gentle.
She leaned her head onto his broad right shoulder, then kissed it softly.
She looked into his eyes, her desires building again.
She looked at him and he just smiled. She reached down underneath the blankets, her hand knowing exactly where it was going and Millard moaned softly.
“I should have married you instead of Suzy.”
“You know that wasn’t possible. Gerald was so wrapped up by Lizzy that I didn’t have any options but to accept Tony.
It was the only way to gain control of the family,” Jenny said as she began to slowly stroke his thigh, building the anticipation.
“Besides, now that Tony is hollow and has lost his zest for life, he doesn’t even hang around here anymore.
He’s never got over the loss of his boys. ”
“Are you sure that Cassie is really coming around?” Millard asked, his right hand now pulling Jenny closer to him.
“She’s been very surprising since she went off to Penn Valley. I know she was shocked by losing her brothers, but meeting Carry might have been the best medicine.”
“Wendy said she started to change slowly, but now, she’s worried that you are going to replace her with Cassie.”
“No, dear. Wendy will inherit the crown, just like you and I agreed. After you eliminate Greg Garrelson,” she smiled then kissed him.
“Then you get to finish the mission I sent you on nearly two years ago. Eliminate both Cassie and Carry, but it has to look like an accident. I don’t want another family civil war. ”
“Come on, Jenny. You knew I had to take the shot on Thomas.” He looked at her with imploring eyes. “I did that for you.”
“And I’ve thanked you every opportunity we’ve had since then.” She kissed him again. “You are in my bed, aren’t you?”
“Yes, my sweet love. I most definitely am.”
“Then shut up and get ready. I’m climbing back on top where I’ve always belonged, and you are going to enjoy me ruling from above,” she said with a laugh and a glint in her eye as she started to climb on top of him.
“David, we’re over here,” Tessa called and waved at him across the rooftop. David started making his way through the crowd toward Tessa and Greg. “They are about to start the photo shoot. Hurry up!”
“Come on, Big D. We need you in place for this,” Greg taunted.
“He’s getting a big head,” Keith said to David as he started parting the crowd so they could make it on time.
“I still can’t believe he’s talked me into being part of this shoot,” David said. “How did I let him talk me into being in the shoot?”
“Because you are supposed to be reacting to how Tessa smells with Veronique on her,” Keith said. “That appealed to your vanity about your wife.”
“Yeah,” David admitted. “She really does smell amazing with Vanilla Rose on her,” he replied shaking his head.
“And the way you said that is exactly what got you in this situation,” Keith laughed as he pushed through the last group between them. “We’re here.”
“Come on, David,” Tessa urged. “I am looking forward to that free bottle of Vanilla Rose from Carry.”
Veronica moved over beside Greg, took his arm, then turned to Tessa. “Carry is ready, are you?”
“I’m so excited,” Tessa said giddily. “I’m thrilled that you chose this site for me.”
“We’re testing an idea from Wendy, that,” she paused as she looked toward David, “if it is received the way we believe, we’ll use to launch Honeysuckle Rose.”
“Did someone call my name?” Tina asked as she prepared to climb the stairs onto the stage.
“Take your place, Tina. We’re just discussing your future featured campaign,” Veronica called over.
“Come on, Tina. Today’s a big day for us,” Carry announced. “Okay girls. We’ve got to get this one right for Wendy. This is her idea, and we are going to execute it perfectly. Remember all the practice we put in at Veronique back in Kansas City. Today, we make it count.”
“You really believe in my idea?” Wendy asked.
“It’s brilliant. Taking someone who has enough poise to be in front of the camera, but ordinary enough that everyone can connect to.” Carry smiled then hugged Wendy. “You’ve outdone yourself. I can see why your dad is so proud of you.”
“Wen, you did a marvelous job. When this goes right, then Tina can step into the spotlight.” Cassie gave her a hug.
“Ditto!” Katie said and gave Wendy a hug.
“I can’t thank you enough for coming up with this idea for me,” Tina said then hugged Wendy.
“WOW!” Wendy cried out as tears welled up in her eyes. “You guys are making me all emotional. I’m going to ruin my make up,” she said smiling.
“PLACES EVERYONE!” James called. “V, we’re ready with the photographers, and it looks like Carry has your models well trained and ready to go. They just need the three of you.”
“Are you two ready?” Veronica asked.
“We are,” Tessa said, taking David by the hand and dragging him to the stage.
“Greg,” she started and for the first time ever, he put his fingers on her lips.
“Veronica, I am starting to understand things better, but I still have some questions I need to answer.” She looked confused at him for a moment until he waved his hand in front of her lips. “I want these, but I’m not sure if I could stop myself right now, and I can’t hurt Carry like that.”
“Oh,” she replied softly. “Well, I feel the same way. I’ll be patient for a little while longer Greg, but you can’t delay much longer.”
“I know, and I’m hoping this trip will help,” he said softly. “Now, get up there and be the glamorous woman I’ve supported, admired and loved.”
“Thank you. That means more to me than I can say right now, but,,,,” She smiled. “Let me go before I can’t leave,” she said and turned so quickly that Greg felt the air rush over him from the twirling of her dress. He stared long and hard as she climbed the stairs and joined everyone on the stage.
“Everything is in place, and we know exactly what we need. The message from Cassie is that he’s waiting for the heat to cool off before he comes out of hiding,” Keith advised in a whisper. “For now, we’re completely safe. No movement back there.”
“So, they’re still covering the manor?” Greg asked.
“Brick’s guys are working in coordination with ours. Danny has some DEA agents now watching Lance’s room. I don’t understand why Suzy is there every day though. Something doesn’t add up there.”
“How do you mean?”
“I mean her husband is at home in the manor, recovering from airbag face burns and she’s spending all her time at the hospital in Lance’s room.” Keith scratched his head. “What’s more, nobody has seen Jenny for the last few days.”
“Well, that really doesn’t matter that much, does it?”
“Unless she’s plotting her next move while ‘The Enforcer’ is living with her.”
“Maybe you can get some other ideas on this. Reach out to Tanaka-San. He’s been able to come up with some alternatives that have proved very helpful in that investigation.”
“That’s true. I’ll contact him later.”
“Alright. Let’s watch David making a fool out of himself,” Greg replied and the pair laughed lightly.
Half an hour later, the shoot was concluded.
It had only taken two attempts for them to get the whole scene exactly as they wanted.
Greg watched as everyone was making their way off the stage, but movement on the right side caught his eyes, and a flash of jealousy hit him.
Keith grabbed him and held his arm tight.
“Relax big guy. You told her to do this.”
“I didn’t tell her to kiss Billy like her life depended on it in front of me!” he said through gritted teeth as his nostrils flared and he clenched his fists.
“Stop, Greg. NOT here!” Keith said. “I’ll explain later. Just calm down.”
Greg wasn’t the only one to notice. Tessa had seen the whole thing, shocking her.
“Carry!” Tessa said as she charged across the stage. Billy saw her coming and the displeasure in her eyes so he spun away quickly, dropping off the back of the stage. “What in the hell do you think you’re doing?”
“What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. IF Greg can date Veronica and I at the same time, then I can date Greg and Billy at the same time,” Carry said with a flip of the hair, then she spun and walked off the backside of the stage where she wrapped Billy in a big hugging passionate kiss.
“The nerve of her. Greg took her in, built her up, loved her and now she does this to him!” she exclaimed to herself. “OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!
“What’s wrong, honey?” David said as he reached her side.
“I thought Carry was the one for Greg. They practically lived like a married couple while he recovered from being shot. But, she’s changed. Ever since she left Pimico, she’s been distancing herself from him.”
“She’s got a life of her own,” David said softly. “She can’t keep waiting for Greg to make up his mind.”
“Did you not just watch her kissing Billy Blake?!” she demanded, the anger in her eyes flaring bright.
“WHOAH THERE!” David said as he reeled back from her. “Please calm down.”
“Sorry,” she nearly snapped then took a breath.
She could see the hurt in David’s face, and even a slight bit of fear in his eyes.
“I’m sorry, David. It’s just that I’ve been in favor of Carry since the day I met her, and then she goes and does something like that,” she said with a waving gesture to where Carry was still kissing Billy passionately.
“Let’s take a walk. This is only going to upset you,” David said softly. “Maybe she’s done waiting.”
“If she is, then I’m switching camps. I’m no longer Team Carry. I’m Team Veronica from now on!” Tessa turned and stormed off the stage in a huff. David just dropped his head and followed her as quickly as he could.
“They’re gone now,” Billy said softly. “You can stop,,,” but before he could say another word, Carry kissed him deeply again. “I’m falling for you, Carry.”