Andy’s father looked at Andy. “Did you two have a fight? You both seem to be on the edge with each other, or is it another form of emotion I am sensing?” Mr. Williams hid a knowing smile.

“Don’t be ridiculous dad. It would help if you two stopped making me look like a boring furniture while you talk like soul mates”
His dad laughed. “It might help if you stop being utterly speechless whenever she walks in”

Andy swallowed and stood up. “I would be back dad” he murmured, heading towards the door.

“No sex in the kitchen Andrew”

“Dad” Andy warned.

“At least wait till I am gone, I need bacteria free food. I would be gone soon and by then, you would have the house all to yourselves”

Andy marched out and slammed the door as his dad’s laughter followed him. As Andy walked, he told himself that he needed the TV to reposition his mind and make him stop thinking about Jessica, but even as he walked, he found out that his legs were not moving in the direction of the sitting room.

Jessica wheezed the eggs she had broken into a bowl. She had sent Ada to get sliced bread because the one in the fridge would not be enough to feed the hungry mouths.

She was trying to concentrate on the food she was trying to prepare instead of on Andy. Instantly, she became aware of the slow strides that were drawing closer. She needed no one to tell her that it was Andy because she had become accustomed to his semi-slow and confidently calculated steps.

Immediately he entered the kitchen, she became aware of his presence in a terrifying way. She knew that he must be standing at the door because she could not hear any steps anymore. She swallowed and continued her task, not touching the salt yet for fear of putting more than expected in the eggs.

“Your hair looks more irresistible when it is without a band”
Jessica heard Andy’s words and tensed. Andy knew that she was aware of his presence and smiled at her rigid back.

“Maybe I don’t want it to be irresistible” she gasped out. Is that my voice? She wondered. The pounding of her heart became louder than any other sound in her own ears. She did not know that Andy was just behind her until he spoke into her hears.

“It is still irresistible this way” she jumped, almost toppling the egg in the process. He laughed heartily, making her angrier.

“What the hell is wrong with you?”

“I don’t know, maybe you can tell me. You are the one who studied medicine, test me and diagnose my ailment” he had successfully pulled her into the circle of his arms. She squirmed and shook furiously in his arms, brushing her body against his and tormenting him the more.

“Let me go Drew” she was shaking, trying to loosen his hold. Her leg brushed against the evidence of his desire and she froze, standing dead still.

Andy bit back a groan as he stood with a lazy grin on his face. “It is not a good idea to squirm like that in a man’s arms, his body might get a wrong message” He grinned. He released her and she instantly jumped out of his arms. He laughed and strolled out of the kitchen.

Jessica felt shaky and alarmed. Andy affected her senses in a very strange way and it frightened the living day light out of her.

Sitting at the dinning was not easy at all for Jessica but she did it successfully, by never meeting Andy’s eyes. She felt his eyes on her but never gave in to the temptation of looking at him back. He asked her pointed questions but she never for once looked at him while answering those questions. After eating, Andy’s dad got ready to leave.
“Oh, I did not tell you both. I have organized a party for both of you”

“A what?” Andy asked.

“A celebration party. Since I missed your wedding, I want to have another celebration. It is coming up in three days time; all you need to do is dress up and come. The invitation would be sent to everyone, you don’t need to worry”

What the hell? Jessica almost said. “Sir, I don’t think it is necessary.

You would spend a lot of money, why bother when the wedding was just two months ago?”

Mr. Williams smiled. “OH son, you married a virtuous woman. Even knowing that she sleeps and wakes in money, she is still thinking of spending wisely”

“Am I not lucky?” Andy murmured, unconsciously linking his fingers with Jessica’s and brushing his thumb against her knuckles, making Jessie’s pulse race.

“Yeah son. But I insist on hosting the party” Jessica almost groaned.

“I need to run now, see you two later”

They bid him farewell and walked back inside as he drove out. “What are we going to do?” Jessica said as she paced.

“About what?” Andy relaxed fully as he sat on the chair.

“What do you mean by ‘about what’? About the party of course.

Pretending to your dad was one thing, doing the same with a large number of people is a totally different person and I am sure I am not that good as an actress.”

“Why are you worrying yourself about that now? It is still three days away.” He paused. “There are better things to do now” “Oh? And what is that?” If Jessica hadn’t been so agitated, she would have seen the gleam in his eyes. Before she could think, he jerked her until she fell, sitting awkwardly on his laps.

“What are you doing Drew?” she asked breathlessly.
“Would you like me to show you or tell you” his voice was husky with desire.

Jessica could not even think of a reply as Andy’s hand moved to loosen her hair. “Your hair is so beautiful” he whispered huskily as he kissed her earlobes. She gasped. He kissed her neck and she whispered his name, not knowing if she wanted him to stop or continue. He raised his eyes which were dark with desire to hers. He could see the desire also in her eyes in her quickened breathing.

He swore and crushed her mouth with his. Jessica responded with equal hunger, not even pretending to be impassive. Her slim hand went to his neck and held him close. Andy’s hands were everywhere at once and she became lost.

Something flashed through Jessica’s mind and she tried to slow Andy down. “Bose” she gasped.

“Don’t… Don’t worry… I gave her the day off” before the information even registered in her mind, he was kissing her again. He stood up instantly, carrying her in his arms and marching towards the masters’ bedroom, kissing her as he went. When he got there, he set her on her feet.

“Today, I would see what my wife has beneath this clothe”…….