Karly woke up the next morning and remembered she was in a hotel room. She turned on her phone and saw messages from Luke, Hayley, her brothers, and Abby. She turned it back off and laid there and went back to sleep.
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*She got up and checked herself in the mirror and went out the door and walked to Central Park and sat down on a bench and just thought about everything.
“Karly?” James Jr asked.
“Hmm, oh hi James,” Karly said. He sat down on the bench.
“You okay?” James Jr asked.
“I'm fine,” Karly said.
“You look like you have been through the ringer,” James Jr said.
“I'm fine,” Karly said.
“Karly, talk,” James Jr said.
“Jason not only cheated, he abused me, for no reason most of the time, I ended up pregnant and he beat me up so bad that I ended up in the hospital having a miscarriage, I didn't tell Luke until after we got married, he wanted to go kill Jason but I made him promise not to, he promised me but pictures showed up on my desk of him outside Jason's building but he said Jason was dead when he got there, he swore he wouldn't kill him,” Karly said.
“I'm sorry, Karly, I sent you those pictures,” James Jr said.
“What!” Karly said.
“Something didn't seem right when we had that meeting with Amber's parents, I wanted to see if he killed her at his apartment so I got a warrant to check the security footage outside his apartment building and I went back and came across the day Jason died and saw Luke and I had to send them to you,” James Jr said.
“He swore he didn't kill him, he swore on his mother's life,” Karly said.
“Usually when someone swears on their mother's life, they are telling the truth, I think the cause of Jason's death was from the robbery and not Luke,” James Jr said.
“I just hate that he had to lie to me, it's like he thinks I couldn't handle the truth, I would have been furious but I would sit down with him to talk it out but now I don't know,” Karly said.
“He knows he should have told you the truth, my dad said he's at the club and has locked himself in the office with a bottle of whiskey,” James Jr said.
“I should go, I don't know why I sat here talking to you about everything when I barely know you and I don't want you to use anything against my husband and his family, I may be mad at him but I still am protective of him and the family,” Karly said.
“Karly, I have no intention of doing anything to the family, because my dad is a part of the family since he works for you and Luke, my dad loves his job and I love my dad, anything you said here, stays with us, I promise you,” James Jr said.
“I have to go,” Karly said.
“I'll walk you back,” James Jr said.
“I can go on my own,” Karly said.
“Karly please,” James Jr said.
“Fine,” Karly said. He got up and walked with her back to her hotel and walked to her to her room. She looked at him.
“Thank you for walking me back, bye,” Karly said.
“Karly,” James Jr said. She turned and saw him standing close to her. He pushed a strand of hair back from her face as she looked at him. He stared into her eyes. He leaned down and she felt his lips softly against hers.
“James, what are you doing?” Karly asked.
“I'm sorry, I wanted to do that since I first saw you in your office, I just felt something inside me,” James Jr said.
“You know I'm married,” Karly said.
“I know but I couldn't stop myself,” James Jr said.
“You should go,” Karly said.
“Do you want me to?” James Jr asked.
“You have to,” Karly said.
“But do you want me to?” James Jr asked.
“James please,” Karly said. He crashed his mouth against hers as he pressed her against the wall. He took the keycard and unlocked her door and opened it and lifted her up and carried her in and closed it and moved her to the couch.
“No, James, I can't,” Karly said.
“Karly, I know you want this, I can feel it,” James Jr said. He slid his hand down her pants and underwear and felt her.
“You want this, you are so wet,” James Jr said.
“James please no,” Karly said.
“Karly,” James Jr said.
“Please,” Karly said.
“You know you want it, Karly, why deny yourself,” James Jr said. She looked at him and into his eyes and nodded. He began removing their clothes and he slowly made love to her. She held onto him as he moved within her. He came inside her and she came around him.
“Oh god,” Karly said.
“I know, Karly, wow,” James Jr said. She couldn't believe what she did. She slept with a guy who wasn't her husband.*
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Karly woke up and saw she was in the hotel bed by herself with her clothes on.
“Why did I have that dream, why am I dreaming of another man, I got to go home to my husband,” Karly said. She got her stuff together and went down and checked out and called Austin. He came and picked her up.

CHAPTER 65

“Karly, we all were worried about you, you know you can come to me or Eric,” Austin said.
“I needed to be alone, I'm sorry I should have texted you to tell you I was, but I needed space,” Karly said.
“I know it hurt you that he lied but you guys should have talked it out,” Austin said.
“I know, but I just needed to get away and clear my head and I didn't want to say something I would regret,” Karly said. He pulled up in front of the house.
“Do you want me to come in with you?” Austin asked.
“I'll be fine,” Karly said.
“Okay, call if you need me, love you sis,” Austin said.
“Love you too bro,” Karly said. She hugged him and got out and went into the house and put her stuff down. She felt arms wrap around her.
“I'm glad you're home, baby,” Luke said.
“Me, too, but we should talk about what happened,” Karly said.
“I know, I just needed to hold you,” Luke said. She turned and hugged him and buried her face in his chest. He held her to him.
“Luke,” Karly said.
“I'm sorry for lying, baby, I promise you never again and I am an open book now,” Luke said.
“I hope so, I can't handle it, lying, that's all Jason did in our relationship and I finally am able to trust again and you go and lie, please don't do it again,” Karly said. She looked up at him and he kissed her softly.
“Want to go to the club with me?” Luke asked.
“Yeah,” Karly said. They went to the club and walked up to the bar.
“Hey boss and boss lady,” James said.
“Hey James,” Karly said.
“Hey James, can I have a whiskey with soda?” Luke asked.
“Martini for me,” Karly said. Two cops come in and walked to the bar.
“James Sanders?” Officer Travis said.
“Yes?” James said.
“Do you have a son named James Sanders Jr?” Officer Travis said.
“Yes, what happened to him?” James asked.
“Is there someplace private to speak?” Officer Travis asked.
“Yes, the office,” Karly said.
“And you are?” Officer Travis asked.
“Karly Stone and this is my husband, Luke Stone, we own the club,” Karly said.
“You both come too,” Officer Travis said. James got someone to cover the bar and followed them to the office and closed the door.
“What happened to my son?” James asked.
“Your son was on a case and the suspect he was after shot him, he's in the hospital in a coma,” Officer Travis said.
“James, you go to him,” Karly said.
“Yes, James, go, I'll call Hank to come cover you,” Luke said.
“Okay,” James said.
“I'll take you to the hospital where your son is,” Officer Travis said.
“Go be with him, James, don't worry about coming to work until he's better,” Karly said.
“Okay, thank you,” James said. He left with the cops. Karly sat down on the couch. Luke made some calls and sat down beside her.

CHAPTER 66

“What's wrong, baby?” Luke asked.
“There is something I should tell you and I'm scared on how you will act,” Karly said.
“Baby, you can tell me anything,” Luke said.
“I want you to know that I love you and I wouldn't do anything to hurt you or our marriage and there is no one else I would want to be with ever,” Karly said.
“Baby?” Luke asked. She told him all about the dream she had while she was at the hotel.
“Nothing happened?” Luke asked.
“I haven't seen him since he came into the club the other night to visit his dad, I spoke with him and that's it, I never left the hotel room until I was coming home, it was just a dream, not real, there is no way in hell I would ever cheat on you, I've been cheated on and I never want to be that person who cheats,” Karly said.
“Come here baby,” Luke said. He hugged her close. She rested against him.
“It was just a dream, Luke, he didn't do anything wrong so please don't do anything to him,” Karly said.
“I promise, baby, I couldn't do that to James, he's a great guy, he loves his son and wife more than anything in the world,” Luke said.
“I just don't know why I had that dream, I feel nothing for him, I mean, I looked at him and talked with him and there's nothing, he's just some guy, why would I have that kind of dream about a guy I barely know,” Karly said.
“I don't know, no one knows why they have the dreams they have, but most don't come true,” Luke said.
“This one isn't because I have my dream guy,” Karly said.
“I have my dream girl,” Luke said. His phone rang. He picked it up.
“James? We will be right there,” Luke said. He hung up and looked at Karly.
“He needs us at the hospital,” Luke said. They went to the hospital and found a nurse who took them to the room where James was. They walked in and saw him there holding his son's hand.
“James?” Luke asked.
“Hey guys,” James said.
“How is he?” Karly asked.
“He's in a coma, they said it's possible he'll never wake up,” James said.
“We can give you the time off if you want to be here for him,” James said.
“I'll cover the medical bills,” Luke said.
“Thank you, Luke, I'll take you up on the bills but work no, my wife and I have a plan, I'm here while she's at work and she's here while I'm at work,” James said.
“Did they get the guy who put him in here?” Karly asked.
“He's dead, after he shot my boy, the cops shot him dead,” James said.
“Good, you know you are like family to my family,” Luke said.
“I know, the reason I called was because I found this in his belongings that he had with him,” James said. James handed them a picture and Luke looked at it and looked at Karly.
“What is it?” Karly asked. She looked and saw it was a picture of her from the fashion show.
“Has he been stalking her before we met him, this was taken before he met with us when he was hired by Amber's parents,” Luke said.
“Oh god,” Karly said.
“He asked me a lot of questions about her the other night,” James said.
“I can't believe this,” Luke said.
“Luke,” Karly said.
“I know, I promised you and I will keep it,” Luke said.
“If my boy ever wakes up, I'll deal with him, I won't let him continue this,” James said.
“Thank you,” Luke said. Luke and Karly left and went home. Luke hugged Karly after he closed the door.
“I love you baby,” Luke said.
“I love you, too,” Karly said.

CHAPTER 67

Karly went to the kitchen to cook dinner. Luke came in and sat down at the counter and watched her.
“What,” Karly said.
“Nothing,” Luke said.
“Have you thought about hiring a maid and a cook here, I mean I like cooking but it would be nice to come home and relax after a long day and I don't want to eat out a lot,” Karly said.
“I have actually thought about it and I got some interviews next week,” Luke said.
“You mean we,” Karly said.
“Yes we,” Luke said.
“Because I know some girls want to come work here just to be close to you,” Karly said.
“I doubt it,” Luke said.
“There will be,” Karly said.
“Karly,” Luke said.
“You don't get it, you are incredibly hot and girls drool when they look at you, that waitress that first night wouldn't stop staring at you, you have flings coming at you left and right because they think it's an off and on thing,” Karly said.
“That is why you will be there with me and you have final say,” Luke said.
“I have final say?” Karly asked.
“Yes baby you do,” Luke said. He got up and came over and wrapped his arms around her.
“I love you and only you, there is no one else for me and besides, within the next couple weeks, we will be getting to work on putting my baby in here,” Luke said. His hand rested on his stomach.
“Do you want a boy or a girl?” Karly asked.
“I will be happy either, baby, a little mini me or my princess,” Luke said.
“I love you my king,” Luke said.
“I love you my queen,” Karly said. The next day, she was at work writing down some things. Hayley came in.
“What's up, sis?” Hayley said.
“Writing down some questions for the interviews next week,” Karly said.
“What interviews?” Hayley asked.
“Housekeeper/cook,” Karly said.
“I thought you cooked dinner,” Hayley said.
“I do, but Luke wants me to be able to relax more,” Karly said.
“Probably a good idea when you get pregnant,” Hayley said.
“Your brother is counting down the days we can officially start trying,” Karly said.
“Me and Eric are working on it already, I will be taking a test next week,” Hayley said.
“I probably should have thrown away the pills when we got married,” Karly said.
“My brother wants a boy right?” Hayley asked.
“He said he would be happy either way,” Karly said.
“Where is my brother, he's usually your shadow,” Hayley said.
“He's at the club with Drew and Sam,” Karly said.
“James okay?” Hayley asked.
“Yeah he and his wife are taking turns staying with their son,” Karly said.
“You okay?” Hayley asked.
“Close the door,” Karly said. Hayley closed the door and sat down. Karly told her all about the dream she had.
“Karly,” Hayley said.
“I know, I mean, why would I have a dream like that when my heart belongs to your brother, that he's my everything,” Karly said.
“I think deep down inside you saw him and wanted to experience something different,” Hayley said.
“But I look at him and I feel nothing for him, he's just a guy,” Karly said.
“When you first saw Luke, what did you feel?” Hayley asked.
“I felt tingly, I felt like he was the one, I felt like it was meant to be,” Karly said.
“Sometimes a dream is just that, a dream, that doesn't mean anything,” Hayley said.
“I know, anyways, you up for a trip?” Karly asked.
“A trip?” Hayley asked.
“One of us has to oversee the photoshoot in LA and the other has to oversee the photoshoot in Miami, half the models will be in LA and the other half in Miami, Matt is head model in Miami and Dana is head model in LA,” Karly said.
“I'll go to LA,” Hayley said.
“That leaves me with Miami,” Karly said.
“Can I see if Eric can go with me?” Hayley asked.
“Of course, I'm sure I can't go without your brother,” Karly said.
“Nope,” Luke said.
“Hey babe,” Karly said.
“You aren't going to Miami without me, baby,” Luke said.
“I figured as much that's why I was going to book two tickets,” Karly said.
“Why bother when we can take the plane,” Luke said.
“I want to take it,” Hayley said.
“You will have Eric's plane, our father bought one for the company and since Eric got the company,” Karly said.
“He got the plane, so the models are going on the plane too or do they have to fly commercial,” Hayley said.
“No room on my plane for them,” Luke said.
“Plenty of room on Eric's,” Karly said.
“How many are going to Miami?” Luke asked.
“Five models are going to Miami and five are going to LA,” Karly said.
“Okay, I can fit them on then,” Luke said.
“Make the arrangements then,” Karly said.
“I'll call Charlie up and you know Nicole will be the attendant,” Luke said.
“As long as she knows that you are off limits,” Karly said.
“She knows,” Luke said. He went to make the call. Hayley called Eric.

CHAPTER 68

Karly and Hayley sat down with the models to go over the trips. Luke sat with Karly
“Okay, so Matt, Faith, Lacey, Monica, and Bethany, you guys are going with me and Luke on his plane to Miami,” Karly said. They nodded.
“Dana, Darcy, Sean, Jenna, and Tammy, you guys are going with me and Eric on his company plane to LA,” Hayley said. They nodded.
“Miami crew, Matt is the lead model so he's in charge, I'm going to be there to make sure everything goes well, but you will follow Matt's lead,” Karly said.
“LA crew, the same applies with Dana, she's the lead model, I'm going to be there to make sure everything goes well,” Hayley said.
“Both crews, Luke and Eric may be there but only to be with me and Hayley, you are not to bother them, me and Hayley are in charge of you all, they are just going to make sure nothing bad happens,” Karly said. They all nodded.
“Okay, everyone, we leave next Thursday and will come back home Sunday,” Karly said.
“Both crews?” Matt asked.
“Yes, I know this is completely different from the other photoshoots when we are all together, but both locations were only available at a certain time and it was the same days and both are for Henry's clothes line and he wanted two different locations for the shots and the places he booked were only available at the same time,” Karly said.
“Henry will be going to Miami to help Karly oversee the shoot there and he is sending David to LA to help me, they will go a day early to get everything set up and make sure the photographers are ready to go,” Hayley said.
“Thanks, you guys and we will give you the full itinerary when we get it ready,” Karly said. The models leave the office.
“I'll get started on the itinerary for LA,” Hayley said.
“I better do the same for Miami,” Karly said.
“I might have Drew go with us,” Luke said.
“Can he fit on the plane?” Karly asked.
“It seats eight,” Luke said.
“Oh right,” Karly said.
“You know we will be in Miami when your pill wears off,” Luke said.
“I'll be working babe,” Karly said.
“At night?” Luke asked.
“I'll be exhausted,” Karly said.
“I'll make sure you get some sleep,” Luke said.
“Uh huh, okay,” Karly said.
“Baby, do you want me to go with you?” Luke asked.
“Of course, I do, let's see how it goes down there, all I know is that I want to be in your arms every night,” Karly said.
“I want you in my arms every night, I can't sleep without you,” Luke said.
“Okay so I got a list of questions for anyone who comes for the housekeeping job,” Karly said.
“Can I see it?” Luke asked. She showed him the questions and he looked at her.
“Seriously!?” Luke said.
“I'm not taking any chances, I don't want to fight off the maid if she tries to get in your pants, I don't want to be the jealous wife,” Karly said.
“Baby, I only have eyes for you,” Luke said.
“I know and so will any girl who wants the job just to try to get you into bed, I can't be worried about not being home and you alone there with another woman and she tries something like drugs you or something,” Karly said.
“Okay I got it, I love you,” Luke said.
“I love you, too,” Karly said.


CHAPTER 69

A few days later, it was the day Karly and Luke were interviewing people for housekeeping and cooking. Luke already found their cook, a lady named Laura, she was 55 years old with children grown and married and she was retired from her previous job but wanted to go back to work where there was no age discrimination. Now it was time for the housekeeping and Laura sat with them since she and the person they hired would be working together.
“Welcome everyone, I'm Karly Stone and this is my husband Luke, we are looking for a housekeeper to clean this beautiful house, you might wonder why I can't do it, I run my own business, Davis Modeling Agency, it keeps me so busy that by the time I get home, I'm exhausted, this is Laura, we just hired her to be the cook, I can cook myself but my husband wants me to be able to come home and relax after putting in a long day at the agency,” Karly said.
“We have a list of questions that we will ask you and we want you to be completely honest, my wife will have the final say,” Luke said. One girl raised her hand. Karly looked at her.
“Yes?” Karly asked.
“Why is your agency named Davis Modeling Agency if your last name is Stone?” Anna asked.
“Davis was my maiden name, my mom started the agency and I used to be a model and was the face of the agency but I gave up being a model when she died of cancer and she left the agency to me in her will,” Karly said.
“So, you know Austin Davis?” Anna asked.
“He's one of my older brothers, did you know him?” Karly asked.
“We dated in high school, we broke up after graduation and I went off to college and I just moved back, how is he?” Anna asked.
“He's good, he owns his own business and has a partnership in some restaurants in the city and he's married,” Karly said.
“He got married?” Anna asked.
“Yes, in a triple wedding with me and Luke, Eric and Luke's sister, Hayley, and Austin's wife's name is Abby,” Karly said.
“Oh, I'm happy for him,” Anna said.
“He is happy, what is your name?” Karly asked.
“Oh sorry, it's Anna,” Anna said.
“We will start with you,” Karly said. They asked her the questions and she answered them truthfully. They continued with everyone else. She noticed some of them looking at Luke, but he didn't notice.
“Okay, so if you all would wait here, we will talk in the kitchen,” Karly said. Luke, Karly, and Laura went to the kitchen.
“I think Anna was good,” Laura said.
“I'm kind of worried how she will react if Austin comes over,” Karly said.
“I'm sure it will be fine, she might have moved on like he did,” Luke said.
“I hope so, but we should pick one as a backup if she doesn't work out,” Karly said.
“She was the only one not looking at Mr. Stone like he was on the menu,” Laura said.
“You saw that too,” Karly said.
“Hard to miss,” Laura said. She went back into the living room and looked at everyone.
“Okay raise your hands if you were staring at my husband like he was something to eat, one thing we asked for was honesty,” Karly said. Three raised their hands slowly.
“OUT!” Karly said. They ran out the door. She looked at Anna and the other two that were left.
“Danielle and Willow, I appreciate you two not ogling my husband, I know he's hot, but he is mine and they didn't care but you three seem to,” Karly said.
“I'm married with two kids so I'm not about to chase after another woman's husband,” Willow said.
“I'm married with three kids, that applies to me, too,” Danielle said.
“I have a boyfriend whom I love so I am respectful of married couples, I don't want to cheat,” Anna said.
“Karly?” Luke asked.
“You know what, this house is so big for just one person, all three of you are hired,” Karly said.
“We will work out a schedule that works for all of you,” Luke said.
“When do we start?” Anna asked.
“Luke and I will be out of town from Thursday to Sunday so Monday, we have your information so we will contact you with the schedules and don't hesitate to let us know if one day doesn't work for you or there is a family issue or appointment or conflict, we can move the days around, we can make it flexible,” Karly said.
“Okay,” Anna said.
“Okay,” Danielle said.
“See you all Monday!” Willow said.
“I look forward to working with you all,” Laura said.
“Same here,” Anna said.
“Yes,” Danielle said.
“Yes,” Willow said. They all left and Karly hugged Luke.

CHAPTER 70

It was Thursday and they were leaving for Miami. Luke and Karly arrived at the airport and saw Matt waiting with the rest of the models.
“Karly, Luke,” Matt said.
“Hey man,” Luke said.
“You guys ready?” Karly asked. They nodded.
“Plane should be ready,” Luke said. They all walked out to the plane and got on. They went to their seats. Karly sat next to Luke. The pilots got on with Nicole.
“Luke, Karly,” Nicole said.
“Hi Nicole,” Karly said.
“Hi Nicole, please make sure everyone has what they need before takeoff,” Luke said.
“Got it, boss,” Nicole said. She went to take care of the models.
“I might check out a couple of the clubs while we are there, a couple of buddies of mine own them,” Luke said.
“Okay, you could do that while I am busy with the shoot,” Karly said.
“I was hoping to introduce you to them,” Luke said.
“Okay,” Karly said. He held her hand and the plane took off. Three hours later, the plane landed and they got off the plane and got their bags and went to the hotel. Karly went to check everyone in. Henry came off the elevators and saw them.
“Hey guys,” Henry said.
“Hi Henry,” Luke said.
“Where's your girl?” Henry asked.
“Checking everyone in,” Luke said. Karly came over with room keys and handed them out.
“Hey Henry, everything set for tomorrow?” Karly asked.
“Yep, all set, you guys be at the location by 8am and report to hair and makeup,” Henry said. They nodded and went up to their rooms.
“The photographer who is doing the shoot, I met with him, he asked who was in charge besides me and I told him you, he got this look on his face,” Henry said.
“What do you mean?” Karly asked.
“Like he knew you,” Henry said.
“Oh, what's his name?” Karly asked.
“Kevin,” Henry said.
“Kevin Parker?” Karly asked.
“Yes, that's his name,” Henry said.
“Oh my god, I haven't seen him since college,” Karly said.
“Who is he?” Luke asked.
“My ex-boyfriend from college,” Karly said.
“You mean Jason wasn't your only ex?” Luke asked.
“No, Kevin and I broke up because he got a job internship in Paris and it was too big of an opportunity to pass up, we didn't want to do long distance so we broke up as friends,” Karly said.
“So, he's going to be the photographer here,” Luke said.
“Yes,” Henry said.
“Luke, it's been eight years since we broke up, we both moved on, I'm with you now,” Karly said.
“I know baby, I don't know what is wrong with me,” Luke said.
“You are protective of what's yours,” Karly said.
“That's right and you are mine,” Luke said.
“I'm yours and you are mine,” Karly said. He hugged her and they said bye to Henry and went up to their room and went in and closed the door and he put their bags down and took her in his arms and kissed her. He lifted her up and carried her into the bedroom and removed their clothes and laid her on the bed and got on top of her and he slid into her body. He went slow and steady as he kissed her neck and down to her breasts and licked and sucked them.
“Oh god, baby, I love you so much,” Luke said.
“I love you, too,” Karly said. He went faster and harder and he felt her come around him and he came emptying himself into her body. He collapsed on top of her and buried his face in her neck. He pulled out of her and laid on his back and pulled her close. They fell asleep.