Is this destiny?

~Los Angeles~

Monday morning, JoAnna got ready to head to the airport. Jeff carried her suitcase to the underground parking and handed it to the driver who put the suitcase in the trunk of a black limousine. The windows of the car are tinted black, and it's impossible to see inside, but just by glancing at it from outside, JoAnna can tell that it's a luxurious car. She looked at Jeff, obviously confused.

Jeff opened the back door for her and charmed her with his smile. "I'm not driving. Today I'm holding you."

In the car, Jeff was true to his words. He was holding her tightly all the way to the airport.

JoAnna enjoyed being close to him and inhaling his masculine scent. The closer they were to the airport, the less enthusiastic she was about this trip. She didn't want to separate from him.

When car stopped on the runway, next to a jet plane, JoAnna spoke reluctantly, "I should go now."

Jeff extended his arm and the black divider between them and the front seats went up.

"No one will watch as I say 'bye' to my wife." His deep voice made her shiver.

"Future wife..." JoAnna reminded him as his lips landed on hers.

He kissed her passionately, and her mind started spinning.

"Jeff... honey... I should go..." She struggled to talk between kisses.

"Not yet." He mumbled as his kisses and his hold increased in intensity.

Their bodies pressed onto each other, and his hand went under her skirt.

"Not here!" Her whisper showed panic.

"No one can see inside", his hot breath swept over her neck.

Jeff's other hand went under JoAnna's top and caressed her soft skin. It was hot and steamy in the car, and in next second JoAnna's mind was a mess, not able to worry if anyone will see or hear them.

Sometime later, JoAnna almost stumbled out of the car.

"Miss Hill, your luggage is onboard.", driver politely said and went back inside car on the driver's seat.

JoAnna took a deep breath to calm herself down. 'Did he wait outside all this time?'

As she exhaled, Jeff embraced her. "Have a safe trip."

He gave her a gentle kiss full of longing.

"I will see you tomorrow." JoAnna said that to him and to herself. She was reluctant to part from Jeff.

"Jet will wait for you at the airport, whenever you are ready to come back.", he caressed her cheek.

JoAnna nodded and glanced at him. "Your shirt is crumpled. Go and change before work."

He shook his head rejecting her suggestion. "This one will remind me of you."

JoAnna smiled thinking how silly he is and exhaled. "I need to go now."

Jeff pulled her close to him and gave her a long deep kiss. JoAnna wrapped her arms around his neck and gave in to the kiss which needs to last until tomorrow evening.

Two flight attendants who waited at the entrance to the jet gave each other meaningful looks and then turned away from the couple.

"I will miss you." JoAnna whispered, out of breath.

"I miss you already." Jeff whispered back as he let go of her.

Jeff watched jet as it departed, carrying JoAnna to Seattle. He felt as part of him is leaving on that plane, and his heart ached. He wished that he can go with her.

...

Jeff entered his office, followed by Steve.

"Status?" Jeff was in his business mode.

"Their stocks are down, currently at 60% and 58% of their value on Friday."

Jeff nodded, and instructed: "Let me know when they go below 50%."

"You think it will go lower?" Steve was surprised by Jeff's confidence.

"The market just opened. By end of day it will be below 50%."

~Seattle~

JoAnna reached Hill family villa. She was greeted by butler, Mr. Joe.

"Is dad home?"

"Yes, Miss JoAnna, master is in his study."

"Thank you." JoAnna smiled politely and headed to her room to freshen up.

JoAnna still had Jeff's scent on her. She could not get out of her head the steamy session they had in the car before she departed for Seattle.

JoAnna had a goofy smile on her face when she texted Jeff, "Your touch still lingers on my body."

~Los Angeles~

Jeff was in a meeting when he got her text. He smiled and spaced out while thinking how good it feels to touch her soft skin. His body reacted, and he realized that he is in a meeting. 'Good thing I'm seated.' Jeff leaned forward trying to hide his throbbing crotch. "My body remembers how good it is inside you". He texted JoAnna back, enjoying the fact that they are exchanging steamy messages.

He lifted his head from the phone and faced perplexed expressions of people in the meeting room.

One icy look from Jeff made all people in the room focus back to the topic previously discussed, and not dare look at him again.

Jeff was surprised by this playful side of him that was exposed when he was with JoAnna. But that was only for her. For everyone else, he was still the same icy Jeffrey White, CEO. A person no one can afford to offend.

…

Shortly after noon, Steve entered Jeff's office. "Boss, those two stocks are on 49% and 52% from Friday's value. Do we get them now?"

Jeff nodded. "We wait."

Steve was nervous. "Boss, what if someone else gets them?"

Jeff frowned at Steve. "You are doubting me?"

Steve felt cold sweat on his forehead. "No, no, Boss. I don't know what got over me."

"Go and have a coffee with your girlfriend." Jeff said in cold tone. "You have half an hour."

"Yes, Boss. Thank you, Boss." Steve left and closed the door behind him.

~Seattle~

Sarah reached Hill family villa and went to JoAnna's room.

"How are things?" Sarah asked right off the door.

JoAnna waited for Sarah to close the door. "So far it's peaceful... Why are you here? I don't really need support to handle dad."

Sarah didn't deny that JoAnna is right. She had her own agenda. "I have a score to settle with Ed."

"By yourself? What about Aiden?" JoAnna's voice was in high pitch from surprise.

"I want to do this by myself." Sarah was confident.

JoAnna was concerned. "You are putting yourself into danger again."

Sarah didn't want to tell JoAnna all the horrible things she found out from Vivian and Philip, but she feels that she should. JoAnna needs to understand that there are people who don't play by the rules, people who are not nice or kind. And those people might be their first door neighbors.

"Do you know that when I joined University, Ed instructed his henchmen to keep me safe? Later, when he found out that I'm with Aiden, he told them to do whatever they want with me..." Sarah's voice was icy. "Tell me... if you know that someone pumped you up with aphrodisiac and then had a dozen of men eagerly waiting ready to for you... Would you forgive him? Would you forgive anyone involved? First, they handed around my photo, and then charged a fee from the ones who were interested... the only regret they have, is that I escaped, and they needed to give refunds."

JoAnna's eyes widened in horror. She looked at Sarah for few seconds before running toward her and hugging her. "I'm sorry, Sarah... I wish that I can help."

Sarah took a deep breath. "I didn't want to tell this to anyone... but I need you to understand that nothing can change my mind."

"What about Aiden? Does he know about this?"

Sarah shook her head. "This is one thing I want to face by myself."

JoAnna nodded with a solemn expression. She didn't think that keeping Aiden in the dark is a good thing, but it's her sister's decision. The best she can do is to support her.

"Don't make it look so glum.", Sarah tapped JoAnna's forehead playfully, wanting to brighten up the mood. "Let's find dad. You need to tell him about Jeff."

JoAnna froze. "What?"

"At least tell him that you two are dating. If you just come and say that you are engaged, he will flip... or are you going to tell him after you get your marriage certificate framed?" Sarah smiled and observed JoAnna, whose face was pale.

After some time JoAnna nodded. "You are right. Let's go... Don't leave my side.." JoAnna pulled Sarah's hand, and held her tightly.