Light peeked through the curtains, cascading upon the quilt where two bodies in embrace slept in peace. Harper's eyes flickered open, a faint smile upon her lips and the presence of two hands wrapped comfortably upon her naked body. Slightly sore. But a moment she would never forget. Couldn't either.

James stirred in his sleep as she turned to face him. Harper laid her eyes upon his face, slowly trailing her finger to his lips. James opened his eyes, smirking as he grasped her hand squeezing her fingers together before pressing a kiss to them.

"How you feeling?" He muttered, his smile never leaving his lips once. Harper blushed, "Sore. But I'm not complaining."

He genuinely smiled, leaning in as he kissed her forehead. "That's my girl." A faint blush crept upon his cheeks as he added. "I've never went as far as more than f**king. You, honestly complete me." Harper didn't even breathe a word, the muscles in her cheeks ached from how cemented her smile was. James turned onto his back, resting his arm against his forehead, the quilt barely covering his naked torso or the start of his happy line.

She actually did it, didn't she? Did she feel different? Was there radiance surrounding her? Harper didn't know how she felt only that she was glad she lost it someone who she truly loved. Of course she was nervous at first but desire ran through her veins soon straight after. There was always that thought at the back of her mind that perhaps he would pity her inexperience considering the amount of women he had probably been with. However actually he showed her only but love, well what it had felt to her.

Harper teased as she traced her finger across his chest in circular motions.

James tensed, gritting his teeth at the sensation of her touch upon his skin. He couldn't see how she did it, but it sent him out of control. Harper was startled when he jumped over, straddling himself over her. The desire burned in his eyes, her chest rising fast as he muttered, his tone huskily. "Want another go, do you Miss Daniels?" Harper couldn't brace another single word from her mouth and didn't have the chance to as James pressed his lips violently against hers. She was only able to catch her breath back as James rolled off for a second before returning as he restrained her wrists back.

"Round two, it is then." He said, locking eyes with her before crashing his lips once again down onto hers and as always setting the mad pace for her heart to follow. His body straddled over, the combined heat only sent the same desire from last night to start up again.

~~~

Harper felt soothed as the water trickled down her back. Soap studs settling upon her skin as James massaged his hands upon her back. Every now and then she could feel him kiss her skin as she rested her naked body against him closing her eyes; indulging into the sheer blissful feeling.

"How was that for a wakeup call?" He muttered near her earlobe. Harper smiled to herself as she squeezed his hand then brought his knuckles to her lips.

James' heart thumped against his chest, he couldn't get enough of her. Wrapping his arms around her waist he closed his eyes, the sound of water tricking upon them and the suffocating cloud of condensation filled the room. Neither wanted to move, they just wanted to be in each other's presence.

Eventually, wrapped in silk and lying back on the bed, Harper watched as James got changed not at all that slight embarrassed that he wandered just naked; she could look at him all day. It was much to her dismay when the boxers went back on and he clothed his naked torso putting a polo top on.

"Are you going to sit and watch me all day? Or are you going to get ready?" James said, a smug smirk on his lips as James towel dried his hair. Harper grumbled. "Why...what's so important?"

"Places to see, people to see. So get your arse off that bed before I change my mind and join you." He smirked, enjoying the sight of her blushed cheeks. Harper rolled off the bed, however it did not go as planned as she rolled further falling off the bed onto the floor. James scurried over, smirking instantly.

"Yes, Miss Daniels. I could f**k you on the floor too." He pointed out, a smug expression written upon his face. Harper only blushed further grumbling as she tried getting up before he held his hands out pulling her back onto her feet.

"Vulgar!" She gawked. James snorted. "Why, you like me talking dirty to you?" Harper huffed as she headed for her suitcase, feeling his presence behind her just like a lost puppy.

"First class seat on my lap, girl. Riding comfortable!" He sang, teasing as he slid her hands onto either side of her hips from behind.

"James!" She gasped as she slid away.

"What?" He chimed, with innocence and a sweet smile on his lips.

~~~

The journey back to the UK was exhausting, much to say how Harper fell asleep on James' shoulder and how even exhaustion took over him at one point.

When James woke up from his nap, he got up stretching his legs as he headed over to the mini bar pouring himself a liquor. He glanced over to Harper smiling to himself; that night he couldn't express in words how good it felt, honestly her innocence and inexperience brought something new to the plate. Perhaps it wasn't just that though, perhaps it was the real feelings he had towards her that made it completely breath-taking. His other partners were purely just for sex but with Harper it felt like it wasn't.

James stretched his hand to his back, slightly sore to the touch where her nails had clawed through. A temptress she was and this morning, had him grunting. Sure they were loud enough for the wildlife outside to hear.
He shook his head still smiling before taking a sip from the glass.

His attention was however drawn to his phone vibrating against his pocket. James took his last sip of liquor placing it back onto the bar then took his phone out of his pocket. The text was from a unknown person, as he clicked onto the message, his hands trembled causing him to drop his phone.

"Shit." He muttered under his breath. He crouched down taking another look at the message. This couldn't be happening he thought to himself. It was a picture of Harper and him practically taken without their knowledge but it was all that was needed to jeopardise the entire deal. James raked his hand through his hair with frustration picking up his phone and placing it back into his pocket. How? He was careful. Cautious not to get caught.
Harper was just waking up noticing James pace the the walkway.

"James?" She said. James came to a halt, smiling falsely as he said. "Hey. I didn't wake you, did I?"
Harper shook her head. "No. Everything okay? You were pacing."She pointed out.
"Yeah, yeah. Everything is fine. Just stretching my legs." He said.

"Okay. As long as you are." She smiled.

Arriving at the airport, everything seemed to go in a blur. James got straight into the parked car waiting for them outside without saying a word and sat resting his head against onto his hand. Samuels was first amongst them to break the silence.
"How was your trip, Sir?" He asked with his usual polite manner. James flickered his eyes to the rear mirror. "Good. Samuels after we've dropped Miss Daniels off, we need to make a quick trip to the firm." He said. Samuels only nodded turning off onto the road without saying another word.

James said nothing on the way back to Harper. He was either too intrigued from what ever was on his phone or taking phone calls he needed to call back on. Eventually Samuels pulled up back on her road and the sound of the engine died down.
"I'll get the bags." James informed Samuels as before he got out. Harper followed out with James grabbing her suitcase out heading for the front door. Harper watched as he placed it down anticipating what was to come next.
"I'm sorry we had to cut this short. Something important popped up." He muttered.

"It's fine. I'll see you tomorrow at work anyway." She replied. James brought his hand up towards her cheek, his thumb stroking her cheek softly before he added. "Those two days were amazing to be with you. I'll phone you tonight." Then leaning in, pressed a kiss against her forehead. Harper blushed, he remained where he was for a moment before heading back to the car. Harper waved him off not moving until the car was no longer visible in the distance. Then pulling her suitcase in, she was bombarded by Dani who fleeted her into a huge embrace.

"Am I glad your back!" She rejoiced. Then added. "So how was it?"

"It was amazing." Harper smiled. She brought her suitcase further in and her heart almost immediately sunk watching as Duke round the corner.

"Hey, Harper." He almost taunted, his smirk rather mischievous. Harper took a moment to reply before she muttered. "Hi...Duke. I thought you were going back to the states."
Duke shook his head as he approached her. "Oh no. I extended on my duration. Here, let me take your suitcase for you." He said, taking the handle then purposefully brushing his shoulder against Harper's.

Dani who was oblivious still, smiled as she said. "Yeah Duke, took me out. We went bowling on the nights. Oh and don't forget about Ethan Donovan next week."

Harper nodded, her attention still on Duke who was pulling her suitcase along with him. "Dani, do you mind if I talk to you please?" Dani's smile slightly deflated but she agreed following Harper outside to the side of the apartment; far enough for no ears to hear.

Dani folded her arms. "So what's up?" Harper checked her surroundings before she muttered, "Don't you think Duke is acting weird?"

"No." Dani frowned. "Should he?" Harper shook her head. "Never mind." Then smiled nervously. Dani narrowed her eyes at Harper, inspecting her face in a way. "You...seem different." She grumbled.

"Why do you mean?" Harper replied. Dani pursed her lips. "I can't quite put my finger on it though."

Harper blushed then sighed. "Yes Dani. I lost my virginity."

"What!!!" She yelled. "I was just going to say that you seemed tanned!! Harper, you're serious! Oh my goodness!" She wailed and began dancing on her feet. Harper blushed even further holding her hands out to try to calm Dani down. "Dani! Calm down!" She uttered, now feeling like a fool for admitting the truth.

Dani was astonished. "I can't!! You've....oh my baby girl is all grown up." She cooed, squeezing Harper's cheek like that of a infant. "Welcome to the club!"
Harper swatted her hands away grumbling as she pushed a loose strand of hair from her own face.

"Seriously though! Harper, you've f**ked with the hottest-bachelor there is!" She gasped in a low whisper. "I mean I know I didn't like the guy at first from what he did to you but Harper..." Her tone softening. "You really love him, don't you?"

Harper blushed. "Dani. We didn't just f**k." Her words in a mutter. "And yes I do. Look don't go preaching it to anyone."

Dani shook head. "Of course not. But you let me on the details, right?" Harper rolled her eyes heading back inside with Dani following after her like her shadow.

~~~

James sighed as he raked his hand through his hair leaving his hand there until Samuels came back into the office.
"Sir, I traced the phone but it's just a cheap pay-as you go phone." He informed James.
James nodded. "Thanks for trying. You can go for the day."

"Are you sure, Sir?" He asked.

"Yes. I'm just going to finish up here and I'll drive my own way back. You go home to the wife." He said. Samuels thanked him, tipping his hat before heading out the doors.

James sighed again taking another sip of his dried whiskey, then swirling the remaining around in his glass in boredom. What was he going to do? Whoever they were, tomorrow the newspaper would be covering his arse. 'Whose the mystery girl?' , 'Is the bachelor back playing his games again?'

If he was honest he was sick and tired of it and he just wanted to settle down. Being with Harper made him realise that he didn't want to be known as the player.

His phone began ringing against his pocket districting his dwelling. Pulling it out of his pocket, he answered pulling it to his ear. "Hello. James Brewer."

"James." The voice said,coaxed with poison.

"Katherine." He spat.

"Well that's not nice of you. Considering I might just make your day." She said.

James sighed. "What do you want?" She laughed or more rather like a cackle down the line. "Get my picture?"

James halted in his track, gripping the glass in his hand.

"I mean. Isn't is nice. I would love to know and...I'm gathering the world would love to just find out. Don't you?" She said, in mockery.

"What do you want, Katherine?" He said through gritted teeth. "Money?"

"Oh no! How about you book me in for a appointment tomorrow? All will be explained. I'd love to chat on the phone but I'm running late for something myself."

James gritted his teeth. He could hear a distant voice in the background murmur her name. Rather sexually and hoarse in their tone.

"You're sick." James growled.

"Tomorrow morning. I'll see you. Unless you want that picture being printed upon pages after pages. Ta-Ta!" She chimed.

James pulled the phone from his ear and in aggression threw his phone over the other side of the room.

"F**k!" He shouted. He had the anger to flip his desk but instead took a moment breath. How did she? Uggh, he couldn't even think about it.

She had him like a puppet now. Strings attached. Opening his desk draw, he picked out one of the spare phones he had and shoved it into his pocket.

~~~

James lay on his bed, his phone to his ear. "Harper. You know you mean everything to me, right?"

He could imagine her cheeks burning bright as she replied. "Of course. Are you okay?" She asked.

"Yeah. I just wanted you to know that. Just...promise me that you won't believe anything that might be said." He said.

"Why? Is something wrong?" She asked.

James sighed. "Of course not, babe."

"James." She whined.

"Harper." He retorted, taking the mick. He grinned to himself as she sighed down the line.

"You're one in a million, Miss Daniels. Good night baby."

"Goodnight James." She said. "I love you."

James smiled slightly to himself but still unable to repeat the words after.

"Night." Was all he was able to say before they ended the call.

James was going to have a hell of day tomorrow.

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