37 Priceless

Saturday I went to the store and bought things for my home. I spent the better part of the day, setting up the surprises and I went over to Jacksons and gave his driver the key to my home for when Jackson arrived to use.

"Good day, Ms. Xenos. I am about to head to the airport here shortly, did you want to come to welcome him back?" His driver inquires when I approach the garage.

I pause. He's coming back early and didn't tell me?

"No, I was coming by to drop my house key with you to give to Jackson so he could get in. He's coming back today? He didn't say anything to me."

His drivers eyes widen and clears his throat, "I'm sorry. I just messed everything up, Ms. Xenos. He said he wanted to surprise you." He groans and looks away with guilt hanging on his drooped shoulders.

"No, it's okay. I have a surprise for him as well, that's why I wanted to drop off the key. So don't let him know that I know." I wink and hold the key out. "Now, when is he supposed to be here and can you text me when he's coming over?" 

"I sure can Ms. Xenos. I'm really sorry for ruining his surprise for you." 

"No need to apologize. This works in my favor, thank you." 

"Then may I drop you off at home?"

"Yes, please. Thank you." 

The second I'm inside my home, I rush upstairs, pulling out my outfit I need to put on for under my clothes. I didn't even pick out something to wear over it so he would be surprised when he took my clothes off. I double checked to make sure nothing could be seen around the bed as I went through my closet, to find a casual outfit that you could not see what I was wearing. 

I settle for a pleated black dress that goes to my knees with a low neckline that teased but didn't reveal anything. I did my makeup differently too, adding a little smoky color and used some eye liner to really make my eyes pop. I went down to the kitchen to start prepping something for dinner when I realized I still had my heels on. I never took them off before coming in.

"Shit!" I rush out to check my carpet and sigh in relief. Nothing seemed to be tracked anywhere. "Thank goodness." 

I could never stand as a kid how my mother would scream at me for tracking dirt in the house and now I have the same issue. I crack my neck and go back to the kitchen, leaving my heels on. My mother's nagging can remain in the past where it belongs today. Because when Jackson arrives, I may just keep my heels on for the big reveal. It was sexy to see the black lingerie I had on under this. The bra was simple, lacey but hooked to my underwear like a body suit with thin strips of material in intricate lined patterns. There are little hooks to make the underwear crotchless, but for now I have it together.

My phone dings and I check it. 

-On our way. Ms. Xenos.-

Oh! I finish prepping the food and get my oven on to cook the roast. I'm just washing my hands after cleaning my kitchen when my phone goes off again.

I pick it up and see it's from Jackson.

-Looks like I'm going to have to stay where I am for another day or two. I'm sorry if that disappoints you.-

"Excuse me?" My eyes widen and my lower jaw drops before I lock it in place. 

He's lying to me?! He's fucking lying to me. He's back but he's telling me he's not. So where is his driver taking him? 

I stand there at the kitchen sink, looking at my phone, fighting back tears as I look at the ceiling. 

"I will not cry. I will not cry..." I swallow hard. Well, so much for all this effort into a surprise for someone who's just lying to me.

I turn to leave the kitchen and head up stairs, my heels clicking on the tile in the kitchen. My heart is in my throat as I make my way upstairs, watching my heels walking on my carpet, knowing I should have taken them off.

"hchhemm"

"AHH!" I cry out, spinning around when I hear the male clearing his throat from my living room.

Jackson's deep, barrel laughter echoes from the bottom of the stairs as he opens up his arms, "Sorry, Lita, I'm going to have to stay where I am for a day or two."

"You asshole!" I cry out, gripping my chest, laughing at myself too. I take a few breaths before I make my way back down stairs. "You scared me." I pout but throw myself in to his arms and hold him tightly to me. Trying to hold back the tears of relief that well up now, even though a choked breath does escape.

"I missed you too." He breathes in deeply, holding me tightly to him. He pulls back from me, smiling and lays a soft kiss on my lips. 

He leans back from me again, looking me over, "You look different today. Your makeup is different." 

"Do you like it?" I ask him.

"I do. Did you do this for me?" He gives me a devilish smile as I nod. "Thank you." He hums, making my toes curl in my heels and heat course through my body.

"Oh so you really like it then?" I tease him, smiling, as I pull him back closer with the lapels of his jacket.

"Yes." He gives me a rougher kiss, his lips pressed harder on mine, his hands snaking around my face, with his tongue demanding it's way into my mouth. I moan as my body wants to just melt into his. He breaks the kiss and grins. 

"I got you something while I was gone." His eyes twinkle as I stare dazedly at his lips wanting more of his lips. 

"I did too." I whisper.

"What?" He smiles at me.

"I meant you didn't have too. What is it?" I shake myself free of the hypnosis he had me under.

His smile broadens as he asks, "Why were you going upstairs just now?"

I know my face falls a little bit, "I was going to cry. So I was going to the bathroom." I pout a little bit again. 

He pulls me back to his chest, "I'm sorry, this was rougher on you than I thought it would be. I guess you're a little spoiled now." He pats my ass as I huff at him.

"Only because you did the deeds that spoiled me." I push out of his arms and strut up the stairs, making sure my ass swayed just enough to be provocatively but not obvious that's what I'm doing. At least I hope so.

I hear him coming up the stairs behind me and I can't suppress the smirk that sweeps across my face. As soon as I'm inside, Jackson stops me and spins me around again.

"Now how do I give you my gift if you walk away?" He grins, pushing me back onto the bed to sit.

I make a noise caught between a huff and cry of surprise, crossing my legs and arms as I sit on the edge of the bed. He just smiles as he reaches into his jacket pocket and pulls out a large square box. He hands it over and I look at him quizzically.

"Open it." He chuckles.

I open it and cover my face with my hand. I uncover my face and look down at the box again. 

Inside is a little note. -You've already got me, what more could you ask for?-

I turn my gaze up to him, trying to keep a stern face but at the same time, it's so Jackson too.

"You..." I can't help it, I laugh and throw the box at him, "should be in the box then." 

He laughs, catching the box as it bounces off of his body. "I'm just playing. Here you go." 

His hand comes out and has a gorgeous, dainty diamond and emerald bracelet.

I cover my mouth with my hands, "Jackson!" I uncover my mouth and look up at him with wide eyes, "I was happy with just you as my present. You really didn't have to do this." I reach out for the bracelet and he pulls his hand back.

"Well I can return it." He teases.

"Then I'll have to return your gift." 

It pops out of my mouth with out me thinking about it.

"You got me a gift?" He asks, coming closer and picking up my hand to put the bracelet on me.

"I did." I say shyly.

"Well? Where is it?" He asks, looking around the room.

I stand and use all the courage I can muster as I switch spots with him and place him down on the mattress.

I step back and undo the zipper on the side of my dress before slowly letting it slip off my body and onto the floor.

The look on his face is priceless.