Chapter 43

The next morning Jon woke up in the bed…alone!

Alarmed he sat and looked for Kim. Relief washed through him when he saw her standing on the deck in one of the fluffy bathrobes against the cool early morning air.

Silently he stepped behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. She smiled and immediately pressed her back against his warm body.

“Good morning birthday girl.” He kissed her cheek softly.

“Morning.” She turned her head, so he could place a proper kiss on her lips. “Isn’t this beautiful.” Kim pointed at the sunrise.

“Hmmmh…” he agreed nibbling on her neck. She giggled and turned her head.

“How are you feeling this morning?” he asked.

“I’m fine….maybe a little…uhm…” she was looking for the right word.

“Sore.” He helped.

“Yeah. But it’s ok.” She assured him. Jon growled lightly. He didn’t want her to feel bad, but he had an idea. His left hand gently slipped under her bath robe.

“Jon!” she jumped lightly when she felt his fingers running over her pussy.

“Shhh…relax and enjoy the sunrise.” He whispered into her ear, holding her with is right arm around her waist firmly in place.

“You are unbelievable….what if someone watches us out here.” She tried to talk him out of it.

“Nah, they are still sleeping and the lodges are placed strategically…so nobody can look at the other ones deck. Just relax, honey.” He said and stroke her gently.

Kim could feel a warm shiver running through her body and finally gave in to his teasing. She leaned heavily against him for support and hoped her legs would hold her.

Jon teased her swollen lips softly and also stroked her thighs and belly. After a while she was relaxing completely against his body and he swung her up in his arms to carry her over to the loungers.

Slowly he pulled at the belt of her bathrobe and let it fall open. She looked absolutely breath-taking in the early morning sun on the lounger with the white fluffy robe under her and her gorgeous blond hair framing her head. Her blue eyes travelled over his well-toned naked body and he had to smile when she reached out for him and pulled him down on her for a long sweet kiss.

Kim sighed happily when Jon joined her on the lounger and ran her fingers through his hair while they were kissing. Why did she ever pushed him away? She couldn’t understand it anymore. It felt so good to be close to him.

Jon broke the kiss and nibbled on her throat, her shoulder and finally at her breast. She could barely control herself anymore. Her breathing was labored and her legs fell wide open to give him better access.

“Jon..please…”

He watched her surprised. He’d planned to tease her much longer, thought her body might need it.

“Are you sure, honey…I don’t wanna hurt you…”

“Dammit, I need you inside of me, Jon.” She nearly screamed in frustration. When he wouldn’t move immediately she grabbed his hand and led him down to her core. Jon’s eyes grew wide when he felt her dripping wet. She sure was turned on and ready…more than ready.

“Jesus…” he hissed, when her legs encircled his waist and urged him to take her.

He glided in her with on long stroke.

“God…yeeeesss…” Kim moaned in pleasure and threw her head back after he was buried in her. Jon grinned and kissed her well exposed throat again. She looked at him and when they started rocking in slow pace, their eyes stayed locked. Kim had never felt so close to anyone.

Time seemed to stand still while they were making love and just when the sun was illuminating the deck they both found there sweet release.

“Happy Birthday, honey.” Jon said grinning while holding her in his arms. She laughed.

“Thank you.”

“I’ll be right back, I need to get your present.” He tried to get up.

“You didn’t have to get me anything…you already brought me here, Jon.” Kim protested lightly.

“It’s just a small gift…” he said with twinkling eyes and slowly walked back towards their bed room.

Kim swallowed hard while watching Jon’s back and great butt in the morning sun. He didn’t seem to have a problem with being completely naked. Before entering the bed room he turned his head and saw her staring at him. He grinned when she blushed furiously and winked at her.

She shook her head after he’d vanished. He could really take her breath away. A couple minutes later Jon returned, now in a bath robe on his own, and with a not so small box in his hands.

“Jon…” her voice carried a hint of surprised when she recognized the colors of an expensive jeweller.

“Open it.” He said and placed the blue-greenish box in her lap. With trembling hands she removed the bow and opened the box. She gasped in surprise and looked at him.

“You are nuts…this is…you are…you can’t…” she stuttered while staring at the items in the box. Jon watched her grinning. He totally surprised her with his gift. Carefully she reached out and touched the beautiful diamond necklace which lay like a glittering snake on soft blue satin, together with matching diamond ear rings.

“Wanna try it on?” Jon asked softly. She shook her head no.

“Jon, this is way too much…I can’t …” she was overwhelmed by his generosity. This set must have cost a fortune. Nobody ever bought her jewellery and even though she had lots of money on her own, she could never get herself to buy expensive jewellery. She always had the feeling people would stare at her and be jealous.

“It’s not too much…here let me help you.” He took the necklace out of the box and put it gently around her neck. Her right hand reached up and touched it nervously. Jon smiled.

“It fits perfectly, Kimi.” He whispered and kissed her cheek.

She turned her head with tears in her eyes. “Thank you, Jon.” She whispered back and kissed him deeply.

Chapter 42

After a delicious dinner and great wine on the deck, Jon and Kim snuggled up on one of the comfortable loungers. Kim pressed herself closer to him and enjoyed the warmth coming from his body. It felt so right to be here with him.

Smiling Jon leaned down and kissed her gently. Their tongues played with each other again. Kim wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him on top of her. Jon groaned when he felt her soft breasts pressing against his chest. His kissing grew more passionate.

Kim moaned softly when he pressed his erection against her and raised her hips to increase the pressure. Jon sucked in a sharp breath when she brushed against his hard one.

Normally he would sweep her up in his arms and carry her inside to the bed, but he didn’t want to scare her. He still wasn’t sure she really wanted to go for it, though he prayed she’d finally made up her mind and had overcome whatever was holding her back all this last months.

Kim felt his need and hunger and it matched with hers. When Jon’s hands rubbed over her hard nipples, she arched into his touch. Panting for air she searched his eyes.

“Maybe we should go inside.” She whispered. Jon stared at her for a second his chest moving heavily. Finally he got to his feet and picked her up.

Gently he placed her in the middle of the huge King size bed and settled down on top of her. He kissed her again, while his hands found the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head. Smiling he started to kiss his way down her body to stop at her trousers.

He traced the skin above the waistband softly with his right index finger. Kim shivered and raised her hips to urge him to continue. Slowly he removed her trousers and tossed his own shirt aside. His mouth found hers again and she moaned when he finally snapped the claps of her bra open and released her breasts.

She shivered when he carefully licked at her hard nipples and cried out when he gently bit in one. Kissing and sucking on every tiny bit of skin he could find, he moved his head down to her already soaked panty.

His fingers teased her through the fine material and she tried to close her legs to build the pressure where she needed it. Jon chuckled sexy and hooked his fingers into her panty to pull it down.

Before sinking down on her again, he let his gaze travel over her absolutely beautiful body. His eyes found hers and he could see pure lust in them. His cock jumped and pressed against the zipper of his jeans.

He leaned down and rubbed himself against her. Kim moaned out loud and let her fingers scratch down his back. Jon’s eyes darkened distinctly.

“You are wearing too much.” She suddenly said and tugged at his jeans. He smiled and slowly got off the bed to remove them. Kim flushed lightly when he crawled back  on top of her like a tiger claiming his prey.

He lay still for a moment and just looked at her. She smiled and let her hand ran gently down is face before pulling him down for a long passionate kiss. Jon growled low in his throat when she hesitantly raised her hips and rubbed herself against him.

He wanted her. Desperately. But he hated the thought of hurting her. His fingers found her hot core and teased her continuously.

“Jon…please…” she moaned.

“Soon, honey…soon.” He assured her and squeezed her breasts lovingly. Kim threw her head back and arched into his touch. She was so damn ready she could taste it.

His fingers slipped into her and made her tremble uncontrollable. He could feel her tightness surrounding his fingers. He could feel her squeezing them more and more with each of his strokes.

He increased the sped of his movements and watched her hips following his lead willingly. Suddenly he pinched her clit.

“OMG! …Jon!” she screamed when the orgasm waved through her body. He didn’t stop, but continued to stroke her until she calmed down again. Gently he withdrew his fingers and tried to open the drawer of the night stand.

“What are you doing?” Kim asked breathless.

“Condom.” He replied.

Her hand reached up and pulled his arm back. “I’m on the pill, Jon.”

He stared at her for a second before his mind was getting the meaning behind it. Gently he kissed her and started to touch her again.

“Please, Jon…I wanna feel you.” She begged.

Very slowly he reflexed his hips and entered her. Kim shuddered when she felt his cock pushing into her. His eyes never left hers and watch fascinated how her eyes got darker with passion.

When he felt a resistance, Jon paused shortly before pressing forward. Kim screamed out in pain and Jon wrapped his arms tightly around her to hold her.

“I’m sorry, honey…I’m sorry.” He whispered with closed eyes into her ear. Kim nodded subtly. She tried to relax and get her breathing under control.

“I’m fine.” She said after what it seemed an eternity for him. He searched her face and kissed her deeply.

“Show me…” she whispered and moved her hips lightly. Jon smiled and started to push in and out of her.

“Oh my…” Kim was able to finish her thought. The feeling was overwhelming. Her body started a living on its own and followed Jon’s lead easily.

She couldn’t think anymore. All she could do was feel.

Jon watched her lovingly. She was so damn sexy with this little surprised look on her face. And it felt so good to be finally inside of her, finally he was able to show her how much she really meant to him.

He moved lightly and change the ankle. Kim gasped and grabbed his shoulders for support. Smiling he increased the rhythm and pushed stronger into her. Her body was shaking uncontrollable by now and he could feel she was close to the edge.

He pressed forward and wrapped his arms around her, when  the second orgasm rushed through her body and her walls squeezed him incredibly strong.

“JON!...YES!” her scream went straight to his cock and sent him over the edge as well.

“GOD….KIMI!”

Jon slumped forward and tried to brace himself on his arms and not to crush her. Breathing strongly he lay on top of her and tried to find the strength to move. Finally he slipped off her and rolled to the side.

Kim felt boneless. She couldn’t move. She felt how Jon wrapped his arms gently around her and placed a soft kiss on her lightly parted lips. Slowly she was coming back to reality.

She snuggled closer to him and turned her head to watch him. He was shocked to see a single tear ran down her cheek.

“Honey? You ok?” he asked concerned. Maybe he’d lost himself and hurt her.

“I’m fine.” She looked at him smiling. “I never felt so…so…wanted, so loved before.”

He reached out and swept the tear away. “I love you even more.” He whispered and kissed her softly.

Chapter 41

After their five hour flight they landed at a small airport. Kim looked around curious. She’d expected him to take her to a beach resort, but it seemed that a beach wasn’t even close.

“Where are we?” she asked him.

“Sonoma County Airport.” He replied grinning like a fool.

“That helps a lot. Thanks baby.” She said dryly. He laughed and pulled her into a hug.

“We are about 45 minutes west from our destination in….Napa Valley.” He finally told her. Her eyes lit up.

“Really?”

“Yep…I thought Wine Country would be perfect for you…well, and for me.” She squealed happily and threw her arms around his neck to kiss him deeply.

“Thank you. I always wanted to come here, but alone it doesn’t make a lot of sense.” She told him while walking to their waiting car.

“What about Fran?” he wondered. She grinned.

“Fran and wine don’t match.” He chuckled at her comment. “So, tell me where are we staying…tell me, tell me…please.” He laughed about her excitement. It was good to see her like this again.

“Well,…” he opened the door of the car and stepped aside to let her get in. “…answers inside.” She rolled her eyes, but got into the car.

When they were leaving the airport, Jon handed her a brochure. In huge letters on the covers it said. “Welcome to Calistoga Ranch Napa Resort”

“Oh my God! I heard about this…it should be absolutely amazing.” She screamed excited.

“Well, I hope so…” Jon said laughing.

“You haven’t been there before?” she wondered.

“No, first time for me too…I really hope they are as private as they promise.” He said a little worried. The idea that photographers would find him here was scary.

“Well, the hotel is tucked into a private canyon, the lake is private as well, and they have only 48 rooms or better lodges, so privacy shouldn’t be a problem.” Kim told him after looking through the brochure.

“Wow, look at this great view, Jon.” She pointed at one pic showing the lake with majestic hills in the background.

“Look at that view, honey.” He pointed outside. They were just passing the edge of a vineyard. Soft hills smelted into the bright blue sky in the distance and ancient oak trees were separating the road from the yard. It looked absolutely amazing.

After a while they turned to a small private road and crossed over a peacefully purling creek. Kim could literally feel how the stress and sadness fell off her. This whole countryside had something extremely peaceful and smoothing. It was like entering a different world.

“Which lodge did you book?” she asked Jon when they were stopping.

“That’s a surprise.” He told her and kissed her sweetly. She sighed dramatically.

“Ok, I’ll wait...but not for long.”

“Don’t worry, honey…” Jon said and got out of the car.

“Good afternoon Mr. Bon Jovi, Miss Anderson. Welcome to Calistoga Ranch Napa Resort. My name is Brian and I’ll be at your service. Call me whenever you need anything.”

“Nice to meet you. And maybe we will take you up on that offer.” Jon said smiling. Brian nodded and showed them the way to their private lodge. They walked a little path up the hill and again passed that small creek. Kim couldn’t resist and took a picture of it.

Suddenly a little bit further up the hill a beautiful wooden building came into sight. Its lights were glowing welcoming in the late afternoon sun.

“Welcome to Oak Creek Lodge.” Brian said and opened the door for them.

They were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The furnishing and natural textiles fit perfectly with the beautiful wooden setting. The indoor and outdoor living space easily were 1,200 square feet. There was an outdoor fireplace, a hot tub on the deck and a private outdoor shower garden.

Jon wiggled his eyebrows conspiratorial, when they spotted it. Kim laughed lightly. He sure had made his plans already.

“The oaks around the lodge and also this one here on your deck are over 100 years old.” Brian informed them.

Impressed they turned around and saw the huge oak tree growing through the cedar deck. It seemed that not one tree was cut down when this resort was build, but the nature was simply integrated into the buildings.

“It’s really a beautiful place.” Kim said when they were alone and she was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows to marvel at the amazing view. The lake lay calmly beneath them like a mirror and reflected the tree tops and small mountains which surrounded the hotel.

“Just like you.” Jon said softly and wrapped his arms around her waist to pull her close to his body. He rested his head gently on her right shoulder and simply enjoyed being here with her.

“Would you like to go over to the restaurant for dinner or do you want to stay here and order in?” he asked after a while. She thought about it for a few seconds while her hands were caressing his forearms.

“I don’t feel like going out. Let’s stay here.” She said and turned in his arms. He smiled at her sparkling eyes and was surprised when she pulled him down for a long promising kiss. His hands ran over her back and pressed her closer to him while their tongues were dancing passionate.

“How about some dinner first?” he asked breathless when they parted after long minutes.

“Ok.” She nodded and reluctantly removed her hands from his hair.

Here is the link to the Resort. It simply inspired me. http://www.calistogaranch.com/

 

Chapter 40

 

Friday morning Jon picked Kim up at her apartment. After this emotional week with Tyson passing away and his funeral a couple days later, he knew he did the right thing booking a small private hotel for her birthday, where they could totally relax. Kim needed it desperately, he could see that. She was pale, her eyes looked sad all the time and she lost a couple pounds. That’s what worried him the most. She looked so damn fragile.

“When will our plane leave?” Kim asked for the third time since they were in the car on their way to the airport. She was a little nervous and the fact that they were stuck in heavy traffic didn’t help to relax her.

“Don’t worry, honey. It won’t leave without us.” Jon told her calmly and squeezed her hand.

“You still won’t tell me where we are going, right?” she asked.

“Nope.” He grinned and pulled her closer for a kiss. She sighed and leaned her head against his shoulder after they parted. He’d been her rock during the last week. Without him she would probably still be laying on the couch crying.

She turned her head lightly and watched him for a second. His blue eyes sparkled happily and there was a soft smile on his face. He was really excited having her for his own for the next couple days.

He looked down at her and his smile grew bigger when he saw her checking him out.

“What?” he asked.

“I love you.” Kim whispered softly.

“I love you too, honey.” Jon said and leaned down to kiss her deeply.

About half an hour later they were stopping at the airport. When Kim exited the car she realized that they were in front of a private plane. Surprised she looked at Jon.

“You booked a private plane? I thought we were flying commercial.”

“There’s no direct flight from New York to where we are going…” he wrapped his arm around her waist and continued. “…and I wanted to give you the chance to move around in the plane when you need to.”

He’d thought about it for a long time. First he wanted to book a commercial flight, her parents crashed with their private plane after all and he wasn’t sure Kim would feel comfortable on such a plane.

Then he realized that when she would really panic, they wouldn’t be able to just go down at the next airport. With a private plane it could be done much easier, besides he already had a tactic to distract Kim and that wasn’t something he wanted to do in public.

Kim just stared at the plane. Her mind went completely blank, the only thought left was: My parents died in such a thing.

She couldn’t control herself. She was trembling already and her breathing sped up. Jon watched her carefully, he really hoped he would get her on the plane.

While their luggage was loaded, the pilot came out to greet them.

“Good Morning, Mr. Bon Jovi.”

“Hi Greg, good to see you again.” Jon shook his hand. “This is Miss Anderson.”

After Greg and Kim greeted each other, Jon turned to her. “Greg is flying me around for about 10 years now, Kimi and nothing ever went wrong.”

He shot Greg a look, who nodded agreeing. They both decided they wouldn’t tell her about the band’s incident during the landing in Toronto. No need to make her more nervous.

“That’s right. And today will also be a calm flight. We have clear skies on our route, no turbulences are expected. It will be a smooth ride.” Greg assured her.

Kim nodded with a forced smile. “That’s great. Are you guys ready? Should we get on board?” She wanted to stay as long outside as possible.

“Yeah, the luggage is loaded. Everything else is checked. We can take off when you are ready.” Greg told her with a smile.

“Shall we?” Jon asked her and pointed at the door. She took a deep breath and nodded. With a dead grip on his hand she entered the plane.

“Wanna sit at the window?” Jon asked her.

“NO!” Kim nearly screamed. He looked at her worried. She closed her eyes and tried to control the panic that was rising in her.

“I’m sorry, Jon…I’m just…nervous…that’s all.” he nodded and pulled her down to sit next to him. Maybe it would have been a good idea to give her some tranquilizer, but she didn’t wanna take some. Now he thought maybe he should have been more persisted about it.

Gently he leaned over and closed the seatbelt for her, before putting his arm around her shoulder and pulling her close to him.

“You’ll see everything will be just fine.” He tried to calm her.

“Yeah….how long will we fly?” she asked biting nervously at her lower lip.

“Not that long , don’t worry honey.” He lied. They would be in the air for approximately five hours, but she would go crazy when he told her now.

Slowly the plane was rolling to the runaway. When the engines howled with full power for the take-off, Kim was close to jump up and get off the plane.

“Why don’t you focus on me, honey.” Jon whispered low in her ear and let his fingers ran over her body, before kissing her passionate. Kim gasped surprised, but after several seconds she relaxed into his touch and let him press her deeper into the seat. Or maybe it was the take-off?

She moaned into his mouth, when he teased her nipples through the thin fabric of her shirt. Her whole body was simmering in excitement and she cursed herself for not wearing a skirt, but some light summer trousers.

When they finally parted, the take-off was long over and they were flying smoothly in the clear blue sky.  He grinned at her surprised face. His plan had worked, she totally forgot where she was.

“Some champagne, honey?” he asked innocently.

She stared at him for a second. “You are good…really good at this, Mister.”

“Oh, you have no idea how good I really am, honey.” He told her in a husky voice and handed her the glass.

Chapter 39

In the afternoon Jon really worried about Kim. Twice he’d knocked on her office door, but she told him to leave her alone. Unwilling he followed her plead, but barely couldn’t control himself when he heard her crying.

Finally he grabbed his phone and dialled Fran’s number. Maybe she could tell him how to deal with Kim. To his surprise Richie answered the phone.

“Rich? I thought you are in LA?”

“Hi brother. Well, I was, but my little princess was so curious about Fran and Jason that she begged me to fly back with her. We arrived Saturday morning.”

“How did the first meeting go?” Jon asked with a little smile on his face. Ava could be very demanding and most of the times Rich wasn’t able to deny her something.

“It went really well. She likes Fran…told me that she is happy I’m smiling and laughing again. I wasn’t that grumpy right?”

“Well, not exactly grumpy, but your eyes weren’t shining, buddy.” Jon told him. “What about Jason?”

“Oh, it seems they were separated by birth….unbelievable when you watch them. And Jason told me, he would look out for his hot new sister…I’m not sure whether I should be worried or happy about that comment.” Richie admitted.

Jon laughed. “You are screwed man, you are screwed.”

“Yeah, I know. So how is Kim doing?” Richie asked.

“She is crying in her office and don’t want me around.”

“Ahhh, shit…I’m sorry brother. Fran is sad too, but she is here with me….wait, she wants to talk to you.” Richie handed Fran the phone and gave her a soft kiss on her left cheek. Her eyes were all red from crying about Tyson. She would never get used to losing one of the kids and seeing the black despair of the parents. Never in a million years.

“I check on the kids.” He told her.

“Ok…” she said sniffing and turned her attention to the phone. “Jon?”

“Hi Fran.” Jon greeted her warmly.

“Don’t let her push you away, Jon.” Fran told him in a strict voice.

“She locked herself in her office, I can’t get close to her.” Jon said frustrated. “Is she always like that when she is losing a patient.

“Honestly, I don’t know.” Fran admitted.

“What do you mean you don’t know?”

“Well, it only happened twice so far and both times Kim didn’t show any emotion at the hospital. She thinks it is her duty to keep it together for the family. I tried to talk with her afterwards, but she simply took one day off and didn’t answer my calls. I’m only guessing here, but she probably cried her eyes out during these days.”

Jon couldn’t believe his ears. “She didn’t even show any emotions to you? I don’t understand it.”

“Maybe I do.” Fran said thoughtful.

“I remember one incident when we just met at school. She fell down some stairs and hit her knee, it was bleeding and looked rather nasty. They figured out later, she even had a torn ligament. So it hurt like hell. But she didn’t cry. She told me with clenched teeth ‘My dad said I should not cry. Tears won’t bring you anywhere.’”

Jon had no idea what to say. It was the first time that the picture of her father was getting some cracks. How could you tell your daughter something like this?

“Don’t get me wrong, Jon. She loved her father, she adored him. Everything she did in her life was to make him proud, to be like him. His work ethics had already influenced her when we met. I never met someone who was more disciplined and perfectionistic.” Fran paused shortly.

“Her mother was the counterpart, she did everything to make Kim see that there’s a little fun in everything. She showed her music and theatre. We went to the museum with her very often.” Fran remembered with a little smile on her face.

“I know that today Kim allows herself to cry when she is alone with you, that’s HUGE for her…” she stressed the word. “…but some tears is surely a difference to the outburst she’ll have today. Loosing someone simply hits her hard. If it’s anything close to it how it was three years ago. It will be very difficult for her…also physically.”

“And what should I do now?” Jon whispered with a lump in his throat.

“Are the dogs with her?” Fran asked. Jon looked around and realized he hadn’t seen them since Kim came home.

“Yeah, I think so.”

“Then the patio doors to her office are open. Go to her and don’t let her bully you away.” She told him softly.

“Ok, I’ll try it again. Thanks Fran.”

“You are welcome, Jon.”

Jon put his phone on the table and took a deep breath before going out on the patio. Fran was right the doors to her office were wide open.  Slowly he entered her office and stopped dead when he saw her curled up on that small couch, pressing a pillow to her chest and trembling from the sobs. It was heart-breaking.

He crossed the room and kneeled down in front of her. Sambo and Kidd raised their heads shortly and walked out of the way. It was as if they waited for him to come to her.

Gently he swept her hair out of her face and placed a small kiss on her cheek. She opened her eyes and stared at him.

“Go away.” She mumbled and hid her face in the pillow.

“No.” he answered.

“What?” she looked at him again.

“I said: No.” he repeated calmly.

“Jon, I really don’t wanna argue with you about this.” Kim said and sat up slowly.

“Good, I don’t wanna argue with you either.” He sat down next to her and continued. “We are together Kimi. I love you. You are suffering and I wanna comfort you. You would do the same for me.”

She stared at him unable to say a word. He ran his hand gently over her cheek.

“It’s no weakness to cry, to be sad. It’s human. I can understand that you don’t wanna show these emotions to strangers, but ….hey, it’s me.” He stopped shortly, but she was still staring at him, so he continued.

“There’s one place you can always show all of your emotions and that’s inside your family. And I think I’m the closest thing to family you have, besides Fran and Jason.” She nodded sniffing.

“You talked to Fran, right?”

“Yes.” He simply answered.

“She told you about Dad.” He nodded. “She never liked him.” Kim added a bit bitter.

“Kimi…I don’t think that’s true … and to a certain extent your dad was right: tears don’t bring you anywhere out there in the business world, but I’m not your business partner…I’m your friend, your partner, your lover.” He pointed out and took her hands in his. She nodded with tears in her eyes.

“It’s so unfair, Jon.” She sobbed and took refuge in his embrace. He kissed her temple and wrapped his arms tightly around her.

“I know, honey, I know.”