Robyn and I both burst out laughing as a shirtless, jeans clad Joe hugged me from behind and smiled.
“You could say that. Good job I found this loser on the doorstep. He kept me entertained.”
“You and the neighbours Ella!”
I blushed for the second time in two minutes and she shook her head.
“Don’t panic I have industrial strength ear plugs and boy did they come in useful last night. So I take it you got your head out of your ass Joe and everything is back on track now with you two?”
“Sure is.” he smiled a smug gorgeous smile.
“I hope you’re gonna be less of an ass this time round.” Robyn stated.
I gasped but Joe gave the perfect response. “Don’t worry, it’s her bed I’ll be breaking not her heart.”
I giggled at his cheekiness and I held up my finger to show her my sparkling rock.
“Shut the front door, is that what I think it is?”
“Yes.” We both replied, then Joe added.
“This time she’s not wriggling out of it either. She’s already missed one wedding date, the next one she better keep.”
I cupped his chin and kissed him, “Of course I will. Who else is gonna keep you in check?”
Robyn breezed past us whistling, “I’m out from midday so make as much noise as you like, but remember Mrs P next door has a pacemaker fitted so don’t get too rowdy kids okay?” Then skipped out of the door cackling.
I looked up at Joe questioningly, “So how long an engagement were you planning on us having?”
“Three months tops.” He replied confidently and smacked my ass teasingly. “And that’s pushing it. Sooner if I can arrange it.”
I shrugged. This time I was more than happy to go with the flow. Everything felt different now, I felt more relaxed, more sure of us.
“Cool.” I smiled and he raised an eye brow at me.
“Well that was easier than I expected.”
“You’ve made me wait too long Mr, no more games.”
“Definitely. Does that mean I can tell people this time?”
“Yes.” I was beaming up at him now. I planted a kiss on his lips and slapped his ass back for good measure.
“Excellent, I’ll ring Max, then I’ll get onto my staff at the club
and get the ball rolling.”
“Oh and one more thing.” I added. “Please sort out this whole stalker problem, ring the police or get better security. The whole brake cutting thing freaked me out Joe, I can’t lose you, not like that. Promise me it stops now.” I felt anxious and desperate for an end to all the drama. We deserved a quiet happy life.
“I’m on it Ella, it’s nothing you need to worry about I promise angel.” And he kissed me tenderly on the lips sending me straight back to Joe’s Kingdom where there were no worries at all only pure lust, seduction and ecstasy.
28
Monday morning I danced into the office feeling like a giddy little girl, I couldn’t keep the smug smile off my face, and I couldn’t stop glancing down at the rock on my left finger.
“Morning petal…Good lord, what do we have here then? Been busy this weekend I see?” Frank said holding my hand up to inspect my ring.
“I had a wonderful weekend. I got engaged.” I admitted shyly.