Chapter 104

“Welcome to London, Miss Anderson. How was your flight?” The concierge at the Hotel greeted her with a professional smile.

“It’s was great. Thank you.” Kim tried not to sound as broken-hearted as she felt.

“I see you’ll be staying two weeks with us.”

“Yes, maybe longer. I will notify you in advance.”

“No problem, Miss Anderson. Unfortunately we weren’t able to get you a suite.” He seemed a little uncomfortable. She smiled.

“I know, your colleague already mentioned that on the phone. Don’t worry about it.”

“Well, as soon as one gets free, I’ll inform you.” He tried.

“I don’t think that’s possible. The suites are booked for the next four weeks after all.” Kim said smiling. The concierge paled.

“Oh, you know that…”

“I know. Believe me, I know.” She interrupted him before he could say the words. He eyed her suspiciously for a few second until the light bulb finally got on.

“Course you know, I’m sorry Miss Anderson. Uhm…should I ..uhm…notify him….uhm….that you arrived?”

“No thanks, that’s not necessary. I’ll pay him a visit in a few minutes anyway.”

She walked to the elevator and got to her room on the third floor. It sure was small compared to what she was used to, but she didn’t mind. It’s was clean, had a working bathroom and she could sleep here when Jon would still be in his Jerk-Mode.

She looked at her reflection in the mirror. She wasn’t really able to cover the dark circles around her eyes and she already lost weight again. She simply wasn’t able to eat or sleep a lot in the last two days. This was not the way she thought her life without work would start.

Slowly she walked down the hall after reaching the top level with some of the suites. She braced herself and knocked at his door. To her surprise not icy blue eyes were greeting her when the door was opened, but concerned brown ones.

“Richie?” she whispered surprised and maybe also a bit relieved.

“Hi Kim. How are you?” he gave her a gentle hug.

“There is absolutely no reasoning with him. We tried.” David whispered into her ear when he greeted her. She smiled thankfully.

“We are outside, if you need us.” Tico told her. She nodded and handed him a folded piece of paper, before closing the door behind the three men.

“What did she gave you, bro?” Rich wondered. Tico opened the paper and read the three numbers.

“She booked her own room! Smart girl!” David said.

Slowly Kim crossed the broad living area and stopped at the door to the bedroom.

“Jon, are you able to talk?” her voice trembled lightly. He looked up from his lap top and let his gaze wander over her. His face was blank. He didn’t show any kinda emotion.

“What should we talk about?” his voice was throaty.

“Well, I don’t know. You accused me of jumping into bed with the first guy I came across as soon as you left the country. I think that’s something we should talk about.”

“I don’t wanna hear about it.” He got up and walked passed her into the living area.

“Well, good! Cause there’s nothing to tell, you Jerk!” she yelled at him. He spun around.

“Jerk? You call me a jerk after spending the night with that old guy?”

“We had dinner, Jon! For Christ sake, when will that get into your stubborn mind…we had dinner and talked about him investing into the hospital!”

“Well, those pics sure show something else!” he yelled.

“I can’t believe you taking those pics for granted? Didn’t you tell me I should never believe anything those magazine write? You know how they work!” she answered right back.

Jon just stared at her. His mind was spinning by now. He had no idea what to think anymore. Those pics were so clear. She was laughing and having a good time, right?

“Jon…I love you. Why should I spend my time with someone else?” she carefully stepped closer to him.

“Oh come on, I know very well how easy it is to give in if an opportunity arise, even though you are in love with someone else.”

“Great! So that’s something I need to take into consideration during the next two years too. When I’m not with you, you might as well fuck someone else!” her voice gained more and more volume.

“Don’t turn things around! I didn’t do anything…” before he could continue she interrupted him.

“I didn’t do anything either!!”  their voice were clearly to hear outside Jon’s room now. The guys looked at each other nervously.

Kim took a deep breath and tried to calm down. They weren’t getting anywhere by yelling at each other. How could she make him see that she was faithful to him.

“Jon…look, do you remember how it was before you left?” he looked at her shortly his teeth firmly pressed together.

“You know how shaken up I was about the incident with Nigel. I wasn’t even able to let you get close to me. I could only let you hold me.” He nodded grim.

“Yeah, nice game you played.”

“What?!”

She took a step back. It was as if he’d hit her right in the face. She was so shocked, she had no idea what she was doing. On unsteady legs she walked backwards. She couldn’t stay in this room with him. She just couldn’t.

“How can you say something like this?” the words stumbled out between her rapid breathing. Tears were streaming down her cheeks. Jon just stared at her.

When she reached the door and managed to get it open four sets of eyes watched her worried.

“Dot.” She whispered surprised.

“What the hell is going on here?” the brunettes voice was very demanding. She took in Kim’s condition and protectively put her arms around her.

“He…I…I…” Kim couldn’t bring any word out.

“Don’t be so dramatic, Kimberly.” Jon fleered.

“Oh, shut up, Jon!” his ex-wife told him before leading a trembling Kim into her suite just two doors down the hall.