Matthew drove into the county side.
His face was still charming and the warm expression made Diane feel comfortable. Diane wasn’t sure why she trusted him so much. She just met him yesterday and then things got out of control.Matthew finally turn to Diane. “I’m so sorry all of this . My crew found a storm brewing and went to the docks. I would of normally woke you but you were so deeply sleeping.”“Why would you leave me with no word on what was going on. I thought you were a creep and that I made a big mistake. I was so confused. That’s why I left to get out of here.”“I left a guard at door but I was betrayed.”“I had checked the weather for the weekend. There was no bad weather.”“Wrong kind of a storm. This was personal storm that I had to deal with.Matthew pulled over to a cabin overlooking the valley below with the ocean in the far distance“I know you said Dave was jobless but I think there is stuff you didn’t know about him. He has been sabotaged my local distillery and warehouses. I heard there was an under handed player starting up. I think Dave recognized me after we met on the beach. The worst part of Dave thinks you’re helping me it’s not going to be safe to take you home.”“And that awful man who handcuffed me, you said I was nothing more then a maid!” Diane’s face was a mix of emotions as she was holding back to tears of all the recent events. “What do you mean by underhanded? Alcohol isn’t that complicated.”“I said you were like a maid so men like Ryan won’t come after you to get to me. Right now the less you know about my business the safer you’ll be. I would explain all of this had we been given time. I know this is a lot to take in.”“Ok so if I can’t go home cause you claim Dave is..”“Claim! I don’t make a habit of lying, dammit.”Matthew’s face was slight red as he got upset.“Look I know we just met but one thing you need to know about me is I never lie”Diane froze. She wasn’t expecting Matthew to get upset. Right now she in the the middle of all these stories. She didn’t know what to believe.“I thank you for thinking about my safety. If I was in my hometown I can take care of myself. I would like you to take me home.”Matthew seemed to calm down but he wasn’t happy either.“I prefer you stayed with me until this all blows over plus we will get a chance to know each other more.I have a nice house with a pool and a maid.”“While that sounds nice I would really prefer to go home. I have a career that is going well and my apartment that will need my attention.”All of this for a women I don’t know yet. I checked out her background this morning. A few medical files but I didn’t look at them, some debt, and everything else was good. No payment except from her normal job. Matthew thought. And I’ll keep an eye off her incase I’m wrong.“Ok, I won’t force you but if you run into trouble due to any of this… I’ll have to insist you stay with me.”Matthew paused as he stared into Diane’s eyes before he continued“Let’s go back to boat tomorrow. Tonight how about we relax in the cabin. You look tired from all of this.”“To be clear” Diane’s face was stone bitch cold, the kind of look you would get from being in huge trouble with a spouse or parent. “I’m not sleeping with you. I want my own room.”“Of course,I understand.” Matthew showed no emotions but inside he was praying she would change her mind. Even if she is against him it was still the best night he ever had.Diane walked into the cabin. She was happy to see this was a simple but clean cabin plus it was just the two of them so that nothing else goes wrong. That is if her instincts were right and she could trust Matthew. Her taste in men hasn’t been too good lately.The night was uneventful. Matthew gave her a t-shirt off his to use as PJs. Diane was put her close in the laundry and Matthew said he put them in dryer before he went to bed.The next morning Matthew and Diane made it back to the boat.Matthew had a strange look on his face that Diane hadn’t seen before. It was scary look with his breathing being huffy and puffy.“Diane I need you to point out who on my crew was so rude and thought it was a good idea for you to go walking the docks”Diane waited to shirk. Though she is a manger at her company she really did hate big confrontations.“Diane” Matthew was being impatient. “For the safety of all of us I need to know who”Diane pointed to the guy who has trying to hide in behind the crew members. He finally walked forward with his head down and at a slow pace.“I’m sorry Sir Helm. I didn’t know..”“Shut it” yelled MatthewMatthew took a couple of deep breaths and pointed to a spot near the edge of the boat. “Strand here and don’t move”Matthew whispered something to man before he walked away. Matthew then spoke to the caption before taking Diane over to the seating area so they could enjoy the trip back.The boat has just about a mile off the docks when they heard a splash.Diane started to get up. Matthew grab her hand. “It’s ok. It was his choice. He chose to swim to shore.”Matthew was so charming on the way home.“Look Diane, dolphins”Diane smiled and watching the dolphins still they were out of sight. “We can swim if you like?” Matthew had a nice smile and I’m sure I would be safe but I never been in the deep water. I had a mix fear of deep water all my life though I can swim.“I’ll think maybe another time. It’s been a long weekend so going home would be best.”“Ok we will be there in about 20 minutes, get some lunch set up in the mean time.”Lunch was quickly pulled out by the staff. Nothing to fancy, sandwiches and fruit.Matthew sat close beside me. “I know we don’t know each other well but I would feel better if you would allow me to give you a gift?”Matthew pulled out a box that was small and blue. He slowly open the box to reveal a purple bracelet.“Oh, that is very lovely. I’d be happy to wear it.” I love jewelry and purple is my favorite color. “Let me be perfect honest. This bracelet has a tracking device but its is only active if you pr
The morning sun came through the windows early. There was no curtains to shade the morning light that woke Diane up early.Diane rinsed off her face with her hands. She can’t believe everything that has happened this weekend. She grabbed her cellphone called Dave.Dave saw Diane’s call. He was tempted to send her to voice mail but wanted to hear the dispel in her voice. After she kicked him out without anything and then slapped him. While she was out he took the opportunity to take west saw fit. “Diane. Did you have a wonderful weekend with the western mad man.”He voice didn’t was very cold.“Were you at my apartment?”“You mean our apartment; the one we built together.”“You asshole; I need my stuff!”Diane’s face was red as her temper rose. “You grabbed me this weekend out of no where.”Dave started to raise his voice.“I came to tell you why I’ve been so tired. I started my own company..“Yeah selling alcohol and sabotaging other companies”“So Matt filled you in some. Huh he le
Matthew’s blue eyes were so perfect it was easy for Diane to forget about being mad and get lost in them. Diane fought off the thoughts and stared to question Mathew. His eyes where like the sea. Not always fully blue but a blue and green mix. She couldn’t help but think how their kids would have a wonderful blue eyes with their features mixed together. Her face started to turn red at the thought.“Why are you here?”Diane had annoyance in her voice but it was slightly forced. After coming home to almost nothing she was happy to see him.Matthew stared into Diane’s eyes. He really wanted to skip all this drama and hold her. He wasn’t normally a romance guy but there was still something about Diane.“Like I said before, I wasn’t sure taking you home was safe. I have a suite here for awhile. I had one of the guards keep a distant eye on you. Not to interfere but just to ensure you were ok. When I heard you came to the same hotel I was staying at, I knew I had to find out why.”“I’m not
Diane entered her room and flip the light switch but the room stayed dark. “Ugh I really hate hotels with their lamps, I must of just the switch off by hand” Diane thought.Diane walked to window and opened the curtains to let in some light.Suddenly Diane couldn’t see anything. She started to scream but something was tired around her mouth. She felt a pinch and then fell to the ground.When Diane woke she was in a strange room. Everything was dirty. There was a small cot she was laying in with a few blankets from the hotel. There was a small window that was up too high for her to see out of. She could birds and the sounds of water. Diane started to push the cot towards the window so she could get a look when the door open.“Aw, Miss Diane Black, it is so nice you’re awake.”The voice scared Diane. She stood up straight and turned around. There was a guy with grey hair. He was old guy was be looked as though he worked out. Not that working out helped his appearance any. He had seve
Matthew got to Diane’s room. He checked the hall for guests then slide his gun into his hand and pull his jacket sleeve down. He wanted to cover up just incase a guest saw him. He didn’t need the cops called nor his family’s company security all over the place. It might spook the people and cause Diane more harm.Matthew had always hated the extra security which is why he makes Whiskey instead of his Dad’s line of work. He hated that his father’s business often caused issues for his.Matthew quickly open and closed the door but don’t go in. This would call out someone if they were guarding the room. .. unless they were waiting and targeting him.A couple of minutes passed and Matthew open the door and entered the room. After a quick look around the small room confirm there was no one there. The blankets were off the bed. The curtains were open and partially pulled down. Matthew blood started to boil as the screen quickly told there was a struggle in Diane’s room.Matthew grab his phon
Home is a place Matthew has not been since his mother passed. It seemed the town was the same but with more people. Almost ten years. His father had made the calls but when Beaker refused they had to go save her.Breaker was a ruthless man who would do the dirty work. He would traffic people for a good price. Make people disappear. He doesn’t often negotiate nor take risks that anyone would find his location. Fully explained while his signal to Diane was cut off. From what they learned about Breaker’s plan in a short time was nothing. It didn’t make sense why he didn’t turn Diane over at a safe location.Matthew could only hope that Breaker didn’t touch Diane’s lush skin. Her perfect feature curves and those hot tasting lips. She was easy to talk to and didn’t seem to care about his money. She didn’t ask him to help with her belongings or hotel. He hasn’t know Diane long but he wanted more then abutting to be with her. As his thoughts drive him crazy, Matthew hit his hand into the c
Diane had seen the doctor. She did fracture her leg when she escaped.“Ugh”, she said to herself, “Had I only waited a day more, I wouldn’t have broke my leg.”While Diane cleaned up and took a much needed shower and downtime, the doctor spoke with Matthew and Ralph in the den.“Diane is lucky. The fall could of been much worse considering. Everything will heal on is own but she should keep her leg wrapped and a follow up on six weeks; which Diane has turned down.”They all shook hands as the doctor left. “Ralph, why would Diane turn down the doctors request?”“She, like her mother, are not a fan of doctors unless they absolutely need them. I’m not sure if she told you yet but both her and her Mom got arthritis at young ages. It took off countless of Doctors to find out what was wrong. The cost of the medical for her Mom is why I was in the game. When we learned Diane had juvenile arthritis, I pushed hard to fund the research I work on with your Dad.”“Why didn’t you tell her you wer
Matthew and Diane had been spending all the time together they could. Growing closer and deeper in love. It wasn’t quite ideal to have both their parents in the same house, but everyone was getting along ok. Diane was now able to walk without any assistance so they were searching the property to pick a spot for their house.Matthew stopped at a spot on the far side of the property. He took Diane’s hand and lead the way.“This is the another spot like the rest we seen but with a view. It’s ten acres to my Dads and fifteen form yours.”Diane stood in the middle of an almost clear land that looked over the hillside and many trees.“I do like this spot the most for far but does any of the land have water?”Matthew knowingly looked into Diane eyes. She was happy but something was missing.“There’s that creek by your Dad’s but that’s about it. Now we don’t have to stay here. We can go anywhere. I just need to ensure we are safe from our fathers past and those trying to steal from my distill