Chapter Forty Three

Jesse was frozen to the ground unable to move, she hated to think what must have been going through their minds right now.

“Hi Jesse” Jane said pleasantly, they had always got on but Jesse had always struggled with how proper and pretentious they were. They were both ex marines so things had always been run with much precision and control in their household. She’d always hated that they had basically forced Jason to follow in their footsteps and join the marines like he did.

At times she’d wondered what would have happened if he’d followed his true dream of architecture, Jesse had always encouraged it and she had recalled when she almost did convince him to do it, till Mom and Dad had their opinion on it.

“Hi Peter and Jane, please do come in, we’ll just go and get dressed” she said pulling Jon away and up the stairs as fast as she could.

Jon watched her throw some jeans and his soul shirt on. “You ok babe?” he asked as he did the same.

She smiled “Yeah, I will be, not the best way to tell your in-laws of your late husband that you are in another relationship huh” she commented tying her hair in a ponytail.

Jon watched her and could tell she was nervous, she had every right to be, and he bet that Jane and Peter downstairs would have the view he was the devil right now.

“You want me to come back down with you?” he asked thinking maybe she wanted to talk to them alone.

“Thanks baby for thinking of that, but I want you with me” she said taking his hand as they walked back downstairs. It was time to just stand up to them and face the barrage of questions that she was sure to follow.

They came back downstairs Jesse noticed them still watching Jon like a hawk.
“So tea just the way you like it?” she asked them

“Absolutely that would be wonderful” Jane said, Jon stood.

“My name is Jon, Jon Bongiovi” he said as the man shook his hand “Please to meet you sir and mam” he opted for the formal address.

“Pleased to meet you Jon” Peter politely replied. Jon said down and shifted nervously Jane still eyeing him.

“You’re that rock star fellow?” she asked as Jesse started to come back carrying a tray.

“Yes ma’m that would be me” he nodded quietly.

Jane laughed a little “I see what’s going on here, Jesse you’re just stretching your legs, That’s understandable, we all have needs” Jane said as Jesse poured her tea.

Jesse raised her eyebrow at Jane, the older woman with a knowing smirk on her small crinkly lips.
“Excuse me? Needs?” she asked, confused as to what exactly Jane was implying.

Jane looked at Jon and then back at Jesse “Well what I am saying is there is nothing to be ashamed about for just wanting to fill part of the gap that you have been missing since Jason died” she said. Jesse handed her tea and then Peters and sat next to Jon.

“If you are implying he is a one night stand, I am sorry to tell you he’s not, Jon and I have been seeing each other for a few weeks now” she took his hand and squeezed it and waited for the reaction, she felt him grip her own hand back.

Jane raised a questionable eyebrow at her husband. He spoke
“You can’t be serious? It’s only been six months, it’s much too soon” Peter sternly expressed.

Jon’s gaze fell to each one of them and back to Jesse who he could see was clearly a bit disturbed by the whole thing, he thought the guilt trip was a little too much especially when Jesse had already dealt with those feelings already herself at the beginning of their relationship.

“If I may” Jon spoke up, they eagerly watched his next word “I love this woman very much and she loves me, but that doesn’t mean she’s forgotten about Jason and neither have I, I know he was a big part of her life and I would never expect her to dishonour that” he genuinely expressed.

“She is dishonouring that, with jumping into bed with you, he’s only been in the ground for six months, and they were married a lot longer than that” Jane pointed out.

Jon shook his head “Who says that there is a set time to grieve and move on here? Who makes that rule, its up to the individual, we just met by accident and were drawn to each other, and I have only been divorced very recently so I was never looking for another relationship but it just happened, life just happens” he tried to explain, he could see that their grief was still very real on their faces, and that is what seemed to be the problem Jesse had moved on but they hadn’t.

Jesse’s heart swelled as he went into bat for her. “It was never planned Jane, I love Jason with my heart and soul and always will, Jon knows that, but I love Jon now, he came into my life and filled it in a different way, we do a lot for each other” she tried to explain.

“Oh I bet that you do” Jane shrewdly replied.

Jon raised his eyebrows but kept his tongue silent much to his inner will relenting.

“I’m sorry you had to see what you did, in all honestly I forgot that you were coming into town and I apologize for that, this is not how I wanted you to tell you both” she sincerely spoke.

“Or you wouldn’t have told us at all I suspect” Peter suggested as he sipped his tea.

Jesse’s eyes widened “I would of thank you, I would have never kept this from you on purpose, and you should know me better than that” she said trying to not sound as offended as she was.

Jon extended his arm around her shoulders and pulled her in closer.

“So then, I guess if you are just divorced then Jon, you won’t be thinking of remarrying anytime soon” Jane said pointedly.

What was with this woman, he could tell instantly that neither of them were prepared to give him a chance, he understood their slight protectiveness of Jess but they were being so unreasonable to her.

“Well Jane, Jesse and I have talked very briefly and I can’t say that it would be anytime soon, but it may be on the cards into the future, who knows” Jon said, see how you like that lady.

Jane’s eyes widened “You wouldn’t Jesse?” she asked horrified. She knew Jane had this warped idea that, especially older Marine wives if they are widowed that they remain that way as an honour to their late husbands.

Jesse nodded “If it was right, I would, I am still young Jane, I don’t want to go through life on my own”

“You don’t have to dear we are here, why don’t you move out with us” she suggested.

Jesse held back the snort; she’d rather die before that happened.

“That’s very kind but my life is here, my friends, my career and Jon” she said looking at him lovingly.

Jane and Peter exchanged glances before Peter spoke again the astute man placed his tea down on the coffee table.

“Jesse, you know we have always been concerned with your welfare, and much more so than your own parents and Jason always told us, if this happened he wanted us to take care of you, so that’s what we are offering here, we have to honour his wishes”

Jesse closed her eyes; this was a nightmare, an absolute nightmare.

“I appreciate your concern but I won’t be moving” she firmly said again.

“Well just think it over, I think you’re making a big mistake with him” Jane said honestly.

That was it; Jon had heard enough as he watched Jesse fight back tears.

"Ok Jane and Peter, I have tried to be as polite as I can possibly be, but you cant just walk in here and demand Jesse to give up her life just because she’s not sitting at Jason’s grave site crying her eyes out, she’s still grieving inside and you have no idea how she felt when we first dated, it killed her till I convinced her it wasn’t wrong, so how dare you come in here and talk down to her like this. I am sorry you lost your son but you won’t talk to her like she should be losing her life as well, I won’t stand for it” Jon sternly said.

“Well I never” Jane muttered as she looked over at Peter horrified.

“I think you should leave” Jon suggested.

Chapter Forty Two

The week flew by as much as it stalled, Jesse was so busy through her work she hadn’t much time to think about Jon, until the nights that was, most nights she’d come home, eat and opt to crawl into bed wait for Jon to ring and go to sleep.

Friday came around finally as Jesse sat at her desk watching the clock, he was due to arrive around 7pm it had just gone five so she decided to pack up and leave for home.

She’d already made the dinner plans and acquired lobster ravioli in a light cream and dill sauce with lemon meringue pie for dessert. As she packed her bag up the shrill sound of the desk phone rang, she rolled her eyes and reached for it.

“Hello Jesse speaking” she said.

“Ground Control to Major Tom, Countdown commencing, Engines Onnn, we’ve got a Bon Jovi landing any second” a female voice teased.

“Kia!” Jesse exclaimed laughing.

“What? I am surprised you’re still at work, don’t you have a maintenance shower to do?” she teased loving every minute of this.

“Stop it! And I have already done that as a matter of fact” Jesse said also thinking about the new red racy lingerie she had bought for the occasion.

“You’re thinking about the underwear you’re going to wear aren’t you?” as if she’d just stepped into her own brain and read her thoughts.

Jesse blushed “Maybe” she admitted.

“God, I am going, listen I just wanted to say have fun and call me sometime on the weekend if you can talk, or walk for that matter” Kia teased.

Jesse laughed “I will hun, thank you for calling, love ya” she said as they both hung up.

Jesse was home, showered and dressed with dinner simmering at 7pm, she sat down and poured a wine while she waited, she was shaking like she was almost nervous, it reminded her of her prom night, and the anticipation was just as strong. Minutes went past until the clock read 7.30. She knew things in Jon’s world didn’t always run into schedule when travel was concerned. Flicking the stove off she sat down and flicked the TV on.

She closed her eyes and didn’t realize it but she slipped into sleep, all the tension and stress of the week and anticipation finally catching up with her. It wasn’t till she heard a loud knock on the door that she sprung into life. She jumped up and opened the door and Jon was standing there looking a little dishevelled but it was Jon.

“Hey baby!” he said as he scooped her into a large hug and pressed his lips against hers, she smelled so sweet.

“Hey you” she said as her sleepy eyes adjusted, she wasn’t dreaming he was really here. She placed her hands on his chest and leaned in breathing in his spicy musky smell as a small smile trickled on her lips.

“I am so sorry I am late, we had a security lock down at the airport and all hell broke loose, I didn’t think it would take so damn long, did you get my text?” he asked as he pulled her back admiring her form in a slender black slip dress and sandals, she looked every bit as beautiful as he remembered, her hair was loose and wild around her face, her brown eyes shining.

“I fell asleep so I probably didn’t hear it” she said embarrassed.

He laughed walking in and closing the door behind him “Well I am here now, and I am starving” he admitted looking over at the intimate table for two she had set.

“Good, well I will just warm it up and we will be in business baby” she said winking.

Jon dropped his bag, he hadn’t even gone home and he hoped he wouldn’t be tonight.
“Jess, can I have a quick shower, I reek of airports and travel” he chuckled watching her attend to the kitchen.

“Go for it Jon, you know where everything is, put your bag in the bedroom, I mean if you want” she said.

Jon grinned at her “Oh I want” he said as he headed upstairs and stripped off using her shower. Five minutes later he wrapped himself in one of her towels and shaved, slapped on some cologne and headed downstairs still in his towel opting to stay in that for now, he grinned as he came into the living area where she’d lit two candles and dimmed the lights and was sitting at the table ready for him.

“Forgetting something?” she asked admiring his lean half naked form, god damn if it didn’t do this to her every time he saw him. He walked over to the table and kissed her on the forehead.

“I prefer the towel if you don’t mind” he said as his lips brushed on her forehead, taking in the sultry smell of freshly wet man with his cologne that drove her wild.

He sat down at the opposite end of the table and picked up his fork and scooped up some pasta and bit into it, this should start to get her back for Nashville, he thought cheekily to himself.

“God this is divine woman” he said as he picked up the wine that he’d been poured and watched her watching him, a small smirk on her face.

Raising an eyebrow at her he grinned “Is there a problem?” he asked teasingly as he chewed thoughtfully on his ravioli.

Jesse shook her head an idea forming, hell if he could do this and expect to torture her, so could she. She stood up and peeled her slip dress off her body to reveal her lacy not so subtle lingerie. The sound of a fork hitting china resounded through the room; she looked down as she sat back down and crossed one shapely leg over the other and picked up her fork, an innocent smile coasting on her lips.

“Problem?” she asked mimicking his last words.

Jon took in the sight, Venus the goddess of love had arisen and sitting right in front of his view. Her body was a temple and one he was begging to worship at.

Jon shook his head speechless, he could do this, why did she always turn him into a puddle of mush. ‘Pull yourself together Jon, or you’ll be tied to another bedpost’, he looked down and recomposed himself as he felt himself grow hard just at the thought of her.
Pulling his eyes up her met hers which were glowing with that Jesse mischief he had come to know and love.

“So how was your week?” he asked nonchalantly as possible as he continued his meal.

“Really busy, what about you guys, did you get everything done that you wanted?” she asked noticing his inner struggle at self composure.

“Yeah I think so, we have some time to reflect and listen to the demos that come out of them, and then decide where to go from there, but all in all it was a good session, always is in Nashville” he explained.

“That’s great, I hope it all comes together for you babe, now there is something I wanted to ask you, and only if you think it’s a good idea” she trailed off.

Jon nodded watching her as she dropped some pasta off her fork my accident and it landed on her chest. A small groan escaped his lips as he watched her pick it up and lick her finger, still grinning mischievously.

“Now, that idea” he spoke with gritted teeth.

“Richie, he’s not seeing anyone at the moment is he?” she asked, secretly pleased that he was squirming.

Jon shook his head “Nobody serious, no, why are you trading me in?” he snorted.

“Never baby, but I was thinking about Kia, she’d be perfect for him” Jesse suggested.

Jon looked thoughtfully and sipped his wine “You know babe, you might just be onto something there” Richie hadn’t really had luck in that department for a long time.

“Soo is there dessert?” Jon appreciatively asking her drawing his eyes away from her bare flesh he swore he could almost taste, he licked his lips in anticipation.

“There is actually of the pie kind, allow me to get it for you” she said as she moved away from the table her whole body coming into view again, the soft glow of the candlelight illuminated her luscious skin.

Watching her saunter into the kitchen away from him, the soft knock at the door brought him back to reality.

“I’ll get it babe, you are not answering the door like that” he called as he walked to the door not waiting for her to agree. Opening the door revealed a middle aged man and woman, astutely dressed, the woman’s eyes grew wide with horror as she trailed them down Jon’s body.

Jon suddenly feeling self conscious, Jesse’s parents? He had to wonder.

“Ah, you’re looking for Jesse?” he asked them. The older man nodded.

“Yes is she home?”

Just as they said that she came into view not realizing that someone was at the door, she just saw Jon standing with the door open.

“Jon what on earth are you doing?” she asked as she suddenly froze to the spot seeing Peter and Jane there, she felt her face drain from all color.

“I think your parents are here?” Jon asked her softly his own eyes widening at the situation and what it must look like to the older couple.

“No they are Jason’s parents” she cringed as she watched the disapproving looks fly from Jon to herself, this was not happening. She had completely forgotten that they were due in town.

Chapter Forty One

Jesse spent the next day flustered at work catching up signing her designs off and sending her portfolios away to potential buyers. By the time she was home she crashed, she hadn’t had a chance to call Jon all day, her cell phone had beeped a couple of times during the day with text messages but she hadn’t had the chance to check it till now, she pulled a bottle of wine out from the fridge and sat down and poured herself a glass as she read her text messages.
Typically Jon they were teasing, sweet and concerned he hadn’t heard from her all day so she connected the call to his number.

“Heyyyy” he said as answered the phone seeing it was Jesse’s number he had been worried not hearing from her all day.

“Hi honey, sorry it’s taken me all day, it’s been such a busy day” she sighed reclining back into the armchair.

“Sounds like you need a bath and a massage” he teased.

“Yeah I do, know anyone?” she asked coyly closing her eyes imagining his soft hands on her body and shivered at the thought.

“Well yes I do, but he’s all booked up till at least Friday” he teased back.

Jesse opened her eyes “Friday? You’re back then?” she asked hopefully without wanting to sound needy as originally he was meant to be longer by a week.

“Yes baby Friday I am home, its Steph’s birthday on Sunday so I am home in time for that, and we would have finished what we needed to start and can finish the rest at home” he said as he lay back on his empty hotel bed.

“I can’t wait, let me cook dinner for you Friday night, if you want” she added not wanting to sound she was pressing all his time.

“Now that sounds like an offer I cannot refuse, you bring the food and I will bring the massages” he chuckled.

“Deal” she said suddenly feeling brighter than she had all day.

“Jess, I will see the kids on Saturday so I will ask them if they are ok with you coming to Steph’s birthday on Sunday if you wanted to come?” he asked hoping she did, he couldn’t wait for his children to meet her, knowing instantly they would love her, well after they got used to the idea their Daddy was dating again.

She swallowed, she didn’t know what she was more nervous about, the kids or his ex wife but she took a deep breath, as it had to happen eventually might as well be in one hit. “Sure Jon, if they are ok with it, and Dorothea, then I would love to” she smiled.

Jon smiled “Perfect, now I was wondering, how my Soul shirt is?” he chuckled remembering he went to look for it that morning and couldn’t find it and soon remembered who had it.

She felt herself blush at the thought “You want to know something sad?” she asked not believing she was about to admit this to him.

Jon laughed “What?” he asked curiously.

“I slept in it, and I haven’t washed it since I came home” she admitted.

Jon shook his head, endeared by the fact she had done that, it told him she was missing him as much as he was missing her.

“I’m never getting it back am I?’ he asked as he pictured her in her bed wearing it, a slight shiver ran down his body as he grinned at the memory of her.

“Na uh” she said sipping her wine.

“God I miss you Jess, I am so pathetic” he cringed.

“You’re not the one wearing your shirt to bed” she rebutted.

“Well you didn’t leave me one” he pointed out.

Jesse choked on her wine “Oh yeah I can so see that Mr Bongiovi” she laughed out loud.

“Well I would, you don’t know that I wouldn’t, actually no I wouldn’t, you’d probably tie me up and take photographs” he smirked.

“Ah touché, you’re not letting that go are you?” she asked knowing full well he never would.

“Um, no, you have just done me years worth of damage ahead with my band, every time I get cranky or need something done, you know what they will throw back in my face don’t ya” he asked.

“Well you should have never got into that position, you need to be more careful in future” she whispered. He snorted softly.

“You’re so getting payback for that baby” Jon warned.

“Oh I am waiting boy, ready and waiting for ya” Jesse looked up as there was a knock at the door.

“I got to go babe, I think Kia is here she said she was coming around tonight for a girly gossip” she said getting up and opening the door and sure enough Kia was there. She pointed at her phone and Kia rolled her eyes with a knowing smile as she came in.

“Oh a girly Goss!, so will you talk about me?” he asked teasingly. Jesse laughed.

“Of course we will, I have lots to tell her, lots and lots” she drawled.

“Well it better be complimentary” Jon said slightly worried.

Jesse snorted; Kia grabbed the phone off her being able to hear him on the other end.

“Look Jon, yes you’re sooo big and you’re the best lover ever so lemme go and talk to my girl now, ring her later, love ya babe” she said as she closed the phone on him.

Jesse laughed hysterically,”You so did not just do that!” she exclaimed imagining Jon’s face on the other end.

“He’s had his time, Jesus it’s my turn now” she said pulling Jesse into a hug.

“And yes you look disgustingly radiant” Kia added as they sat down and Kia poured herself a wine.

Jesse smiled “I feel so good Kia, like better than I have in a long time” Jesse admitted.

Kia picked up a chocolate out of the bowl she had brought in and popped it into her mouth.

“It’s called regular sex honey and I hate you for that” she teased, watching her friend, god she really was radiant and she hadn’t seen her this happy in a long time.

“Hey it’s not just about that, he’s just so” she sighed. Kia rolled her eyes and giggled.

“Oh dear god someone call a doctor this woman has Bon Jovitis” Kia quirked.

Jesse nodded “Maybe I do, I don’t know, I just miss him so much already, we had such a good time, his band mates are just the best guys, you have to meet them” she said excitedly as she launched into stories about how Tico was so gentle and caring and saved her from the photographer, dancing on the bar and how she tied Jon to the bed. Kia was crying with laughter at the end, especially when she got shown the evidence on Jesse’s cell phone.

“Ok, who are you and what did you do with my friend?” she asked amazed at how free Jesse had became all of a sudden, Kia knew this trip and Jon was good for her, she just didn’t realize how much.

Jesse nodded knowing it was a compliment. They both continued in their usual talk about their jobs and Hollywood gossip.

“So then, what’s next for the loved up couple?” Kia asked

Jesse breathed out “Meeting the kids and his ex wife” she said meekly.

Kia smiled “You will be fine Hun, the kids will love you and from what you have told me Jon’s ex and him are on good terms so she will be fine with you I am sure, you’re no rock star’s bitch” Kia said.

“Gee thanks” Jesse laughed as she started again to think in her mind what that would all be like.

“Come on girlfriend, lets go out and get some food, I am starving for one” Kia said as she pulled Jesse up.

Kia always had so much life and zest in her; she started to think how similar Jon’s and her own best friends really were. A small idea started to form in her head as they left for their local Japanese Restaurant. Oh yes, it was.

Chapter Forty

Jesse arrived home a good six hours later as she dumped her bags down in the house, the fall sun setting its wings across the horizon, she flicked the lights on and turned on her coffee machine, it was good to be home, but somehow felt empty right now. She flicked her answer machine as she saw the light flashing, three new messages.

“Hey baby, just wanted to make sure that you got there ok, give me a call, and by the way, the guys have NOT relented all day, so I know that will make you happy” a familiar rich Jersey accent filled the room “so make yourself at home and give me a call, miss you already” Jesse smiled as the next message beeped in.

“Hey Hussy, give me a call when you get home if you can still talk, or walk that is” Kia’s bubbly voice came over the phone, Jesse shook her head laughing as the last message beeped in.

“Hi Jesse, it’s Jane and Peter, listen we hope you are doing well, we are down your way this week and thought it was be nice to catch up and see how you are doing, give us a call” Jason’s parents. Jesse felt weird all of a sudden; did she tell them she was seeing someone else? She would have to think on that one. Jason’s parents were very pleasant people from a strict military background but they were very strict and proper,so her dating a rock star, she wasn’t really sure how that would go down.

Jesse sat down with her coffee and went to dial Jon’s number but a grin broke out as she hit the number that the picture message had been sent from. It rang a couple of times before a cheery voice answered it.

“Super Girl?!” David exclaimed she could hear the guys in the background laughing.

“Yeah it’s me, thanks for the picture, I hear you’ve been hassling him non stop” Jesse laughed lightly.

“Oh yes, would you ever really expect anything else?’ he laughed.

“No, not at all, anyway thanks for the picture, it was lovely meeting you all, is Jon there?” she asked figuring he must be.

“Aye, he is, but he’s a little tied up” David snorted “Ok he’s not, you’re not here so that cant be right” he chuckled as he heard roars of laughter before the phone switched hands.

“You rang him before me?” a voice came on the end; he sounded a little drunk and offended.

She laughed “Awe baby, I just wanted to thank him for the picture he sent me” she said coyly.

“Oh god he didn’t how did he get your number I wonder” Jon said knowing her would have looked through his own cell phone to find it.

“It’s a little keepsake, going to come in handy I think” she chuckled.

“You little, how was your flight home?” he asked as he found a quieter spot in the bar.

“Long and boring but I am here now, and it feels kind of empty” she admitted looking around her apartment.

“Baby, I know what you mean, it won’t be too long and I will be home, we’ll both be busy so the time will go” he assured her.

“I know, ok babe, I have some calls I need to make and you need to go get drunk, maybe find someone to tie yourself up tonight” she teased.

“No one can do that the way you do baby” he said “No one, Jon Bongiovi has never been tied up ever” he said “So you should be proud, but know it wont ever happen again in a hurry, even if I have to sleep with one eye open” he said with a grin.

She laughed “Do I get a certificate for the honour?”

“Ask Joker I am sure he would make you one if you wanted, either that or throw you a ticker tape parade” Jon said sarcastically with a grin.

Jesse giggled “I miss you guys already so much” she sighed as she leaned back.

“They do too, you made quite an impression, but more importantly I do” he said softly.

“Right back at ya” she sighed gazing out the window to the night sky that was starting to settle in.

“So what are you wearing?” he asked playfully.

“Jon! Same thing I was when I left you” she said shaking her head, he was truly insatiable.

They soon hung up promising to call again tomorrow. Jesse knew she should catch up some work emails and things before bedtime so she was ahead for the next morning.

Her mind raced back to Jon asking her about kids and marriage. It was way too soon to be thinking along those lines but would she? And if he ever asked?

She has no idea how that felt as it never occurred to her that he would ever after his own divorce and already having four of his own kids, then her thoughts went there, he’d shown her tons of pictures of them and emailed the odd one to her but she would soon actually meet them? And his ex wife, how would she feel about all this? This was new territory for Jesse Adams and she knew it, all the unanswered questions were opening like a can of worms.

She settled back into her work that evening trying to focus on the now seemingly lonely week ahead and every so often her memory shifted back to Nashville, David’s laugh echoing in her brain, or Richie’s wiggling mischievous eyebrows, Tico’s sweet smile and Jon, well Jon just encompassed everything that she was feeling and more.

Chapter Thrity Nine

Jon closed his eyes and hoped to hell that Tico and David weren't going to come in, but when he looked up they sauntered into the room.

David's eyes nearly popped out of his head.

"Jeeze man what got you all in a knot?" he asked breaking out in a grin. Richie snorted.

Tico just shook his head "A little tied up Jon?" Tico asked.

Jon cringed "Very funny guys now fuck off" he said as they all stood there in a row watching him.

"Where is your mistress?" David asked looking around the room.

"She called me and told me Jon needed help" Richie told them, Tico and David both roared with laughter.

"Oh man, I love this woman" David said.

"Guys" he moaned. They all went to leave as David was half out the door he stopped.

"Oh almost forgot" he pulled out his cell phone.

"Smile Jon" he said grinning as he snapped the picture of him.

"DAVID!" he shouted, oh shit! He would never live this down, not forever. But the three men had dissolved into giggles as they left the hotel room and closed the door, just as the bathroom door opened ironically.

"Well well, nice of you to show your face here Ms Adams" he smirked as he watched her laugh.

"You so don't know who you are dealing with here, you start this, and you better be able to finish it" Jon warned with a light crooked smile.

"Oh I don't know if you can top that can you?" she asked with a grin, she'd been behind the door and heard every word that the guys had said.

"Oh don't challenge me baby, you know you wont win ya know" Jon teased.

"I think I already did, I can't believe David took a photo, I mean that is just priceless" she laughed watching Jon’s horrified face.

“Jesse Adams, you are a terrible influence to those guys, you are now banned from them” he said.

She snorted “This from the man tied to the bedpost” she teased as she sat down next to him and ruffled his hair.

“Jesseeeee! Let me go” he begged.

“Aw you beg so pretty” she said as she untied him, in a flash he had grabbed her and pinned her to the bed under him she squealed and laughed as he had her right under him.

“First rule of capture baby, don’t let your hostage go” he smirked as he kissed her and tickled her sides.

“Jon” she squealed as he inflicted his fingers on her ticklish sides, he soon stopped and smiled down at her.

“God these past few days have been great, I don’t want to let you go, please stay” he pleaded his blue eyes growing big and puppy like.

She laughed “I know Jon, I have had so much fun with you and the guys, but you know my work calls, I have a big launch soon” she said as she stroked his cheek, she thought for a moment before continuing.

“The launch party is in two weeks, we have a big black tie thing, loads of free food and champers, and usually we take a date, would you want to come as mine?” she asked not sure if he wanted to go public with her so soon, as there would be loads of paps there.

He smiled down at her, “Absolutely, I would be honoured, and I would love to see you in action, I am sure there’s a few work colleagues of yours I can win over” he said wiggling his eyebrows.

“Oh no you don’t” she said chuckling, relieved he'd said yes.

“Maybe I could tie you up naked in the men’s room and leave you for dust” he threatened pushing her hair back and kissing her forehead.

“You wouldn’t get me there in the first place honey” she teased.

Jon shook his head “We need to get some breakfast, or we could stay here” he said as he trailed his hand down her arm causing a small shiver across her body.

“I want to get breakfast” she said kissing him lightly.

Jon laughed “You just want to be the hero at breakfast don’t you. I know you too well” he laughed as he shifted off her.

They both shared a sensual shower washing each other and just enjoying the closeness that was them, realizing their intimacy was soon about to come to an end.

They both dressed, Jon wore the shirt she had made him with some jeans and tipped cowboy boots, while she dressed in her jeans and picked up one of his soul shirts.

“May I?” she asked as she slipped it over her body easily.

“Sure babe, I can get one your size though” he said watching it hang off her body. She smiled.

“This one is fine, smells like you” she said as she packed her things into her case and zipped it up after applying her makeup and doing her hair.

Soon they retreated down to the restaurant for breakfast, the guys were already there, and as Jesse walked in they gave her a standing ovation and clapped. Jon rolled his eyes.

“She tied me up guys, didn’t invent the wheel” he said as he sat down and watched them all high five her. He watched as her chemistry with them was already where Dot's maybe was after years with them, and here Jesse had known them for five minutes.

They all ate a leisurely breakfast and soon it was time to part their separate ways, the guys to the studio and Jesse to the airport. She hugged all the guys’ goodbye and vowed to see them soon; they had a benefit concert in NY in a few weeks time so she said she’d see them all there.

Jon carried her suitcase out to the front of the hotel as the cab pulled in. She turned to him, couldn’t believe that tears were threatening to escape her eyes; she would see him again next week. His small smile matched her sentiment.

“Have a safe trip home, and call me when you get there” Jon said as he stroked her cheek.

“I will promise, and you take care and have a good week down here” she said as they leaned forward and met in a kiss her arms snaked up and pulled him in close by his neck. His eyes closing and savouring the kiss, preparing his body to being ripped away from hers. They finally pulled apart.

“I’ll miss you baby” he said holding her hands and stepping away till they left his, he knew he had to let her go or he never would.

“Ditto” she smiled as she turned and got into the awaiting cab.

He closed her door and as she pulled away waved; digging his hands into his jeans he turned as the cab fell out of sight and walked to where the car was waiting to take him to the studio.
He let out a sigh; it was going to be a long week.

Jesse smiled and wiped away her lone tear as she heard her cellphone beep in her pocket, reaching out she opened it and it revealed a message from an unknown number, she opened the attached picture and laughed outloud in the cab, the picture of Jon tied to the bed was staring back at her with a caption that simply said:

"Nice work Supergirl".

Chapter Thirty Eight

Jon and Jesse spent the remainder of the night sitting on the balcony, finishing the wine, strawberries and chocolate cake, as they fed each other the sweet treats they also ended up talking and confiding in each other about the past marriages. Jesse confided to Jon, that whilst she loved Jason more than life sometimes his attention span on interest would drive her insane, he tended to keep to his own hobbies and things and let her do her work without getting involved too much, which was fine, but Jesse had wished he’d been interested just a little more than he had been.

Jon confided to her that his relationship with Dot was what he thought was a secure one but he learnt that over time his dreams and needs became their marriage than being equal, he saw the mistake now, that they had fallen out of love and remained together for the kids. Jon looked at his watch as he placed the flute down on the ground, Jesse was dozing in his arms sleepily, still in the same position that they had come out here in.

“Hey baby, its after three am, we need to get to bed” he chuckled as he caressed her cheek; the only response he got was a soft murmur. The chill had set in so he pulled up bringing her with him as he scooped her in his arms and carried her back inside to the bedroom, placing her on the bed he removed her shoes and her clothing carefully leaving her in her lacy bra and thong, he slipped her into bed and soon threw off his clothes joining her he curled his body around her own and pulled her in close happy to just enjoy her softness against his own flesh.

“I love you Jesse Adams” he whispered as he closed his eyes as sleep threatened to claim him. A small smile broke out on his face, never did he think he’d be back here so soon but he was. He really was.

Feeling like she had slept for a week Jesse stretched into the body that was wrapped around her own as she looked up at Jon sleeping, the sight in itself was calming, he looked so rested and a slight smile played on his lips. She glanced at the clock on his bedside table, she had a couple of hours before she had to leave, how she wanted time to just stand still and stay like this emersed into his soul like she was.

She stretched and pulled away from him softly as her need for the bathroom grew, she quietly slipped out and took care of that returning to the bedroom, and he’d rolled over and pulled her pillow into him. She chuckled shaking her head as she climbed back onto the bed. She stroked his head gently but he didn’t move. Her lips twitched with a small smirk as she decided to wake him up a different way, she slid the sheet down his body to reveal his manhood awaiting her touch, before she did though another sneaky grin tickled her lips as she grabbed his tie off his bedside cabinet and took his wrist and tied it to the bed head.

Shifting down the bed she blew softly over his skin watching him subconsciously flinch under her warm breath. Once she reached her destination she took his length gently in her hand and licked the tip and placed feather light kisses down the shaft.

Jon began to shift uncomfortably his mind easing into the land of the living as he woke opening his eyes which narrowed down his body to see Jesse positioned there, about to ask what she was up to he jolted feeling her warm moist lips on his cock that was rapidly hardening at her touch. He let out a low hiss.

He let out a groan and jolted as he tried to move his arm which felt like it was dead as he couldn’t pull it, he tried again and the friction of something rubbed against it like wood. Focusing his eyes upwards he saw why exactly he couldn’t move.

“Oh no you didn’t” he spoke looking at her, she glanced up and grinned.

“Why, good morning there” she said raising her eyebrow.

“Jesse Adams untie me RIGHT now” he demanded as he pulled on his wrist, his other free hand reaching up to try and untie himself but the knot was so damn tight it couldn’t be done with one hand.

She snorted “Right, you think I will give in that easily sailor” she grinned as she continued her onslaught taking him into her mouth as she began to run her teeth lightly down the shaft.

“Fuck!” Jon exclaimed throwing his head back a mix of frustration and pleasure that started to awash him.

Slowly and surely she continued her rhythm as she used her other hand to lightly rake his balls with her nails as they lightly tickled the surface of his soft skin.

Jon let out a groan and pulled his wrist hard to no avail. God she had him, she had him right here, no woman had done that to him before.

“Jesse!!” he cried as he sunk back down into the feather pillow, her tenderness on him grew to urgent contact. He let out a moan, he relented and just had to enjoy it, it was driving him insane. Between wanting to scream her name and rip his hand off the bed head the two feelings tormented him as his mind buzzed with feeling.

“Oh fuck baby, pleaseeee” he begged meekly his control broken and his need to release too strong to keep in any longer, she'd won, she'd damn won.

Jesse felt the pressure of him as she let him ride it out within her mouth his hot seed spilled into her as he cried in primal mode released himself, feeling his body twitch and turn underneath him as he came down. She pulled away and climbed up over him resting above his hips straddling him she looked down at him, and up at his wrist, his free hand grabbed her own.

“Untie me” he panted, his face fresh from flush.

She giggled. “This is way too much fun” she said as she leaned forward and kissed him lightly on the lips stroking back his hair that was stuck to his brow.

He shook his head “I never took you for this” he said his smirk breaking out on his face.

“Well I am just full of surprises, guess you will have fun finding that out lover” she winked as she got off him and strode to pick up her silk robe and tied it around her waist.

A playful grin spread on her face as she went to pick up his cell phone.

Jon’s eyes looked confused “WHAT are you doing?” he asked.

“Just checking my flight time babe” she said as she hit a number in his address book.

She smiled at Jon and turned back to the phone “Hey Richie, Jon’s a little tied up right now can you come and help us? ...thanks Rich” she said as she flipped closed his phone.

“Oh no you did not!” he exclaimed his eyes widening in horror as she unlocked the door and walked into the bathroom closing the door.

“GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE WOMAN!” he shouted trying to not to laugh, Sambora was going to have a field day with this. He violently tried to free himself panicking as his wrist was still firmly attached to the bedhead.

“Knock Knock” came a familiar cheeky voice as the door swung open, and what met Richie’s eyes made him snort. Jon was tied to the bedpost with one wrist; thankfully the sheet was draped just across his stomach.

“Oh fuck me!” Richie said dissolving into laughter realizing Jesse had called him for this. Jon just shook his head.

“You gonna untie me man? I gotta feeling I am going to jail today for killing a woman” he muttered.

Richie nodded “Sure bro, right after this” Richie stood back out in the hall.

“David, Teek! Come here for a minute” he shouted.

Jon’s eyes widened. “Fuck you Sambora” he would never live this down not in a million years.

Chapter Thrity Seven

The rest of the day in Nashville Jon and Jesse spent wondering around the shops and enjoying each other’s company. She didn’t want to think about the fact she was flying home again tomorrow and leaving Jon there for another week, she had began to grow so close to him that leaving him tugged at her heart just a little when she thought about it.

After dinner with the guys they headed back up to the hotel suite opting to order in dessert from room service. Jesse lay back on the bed and kicked off her boots as she watched Jon clear his cell phone from messages. She could help but admire his lean form, the tight dark jeans was wearing sculpted his bottom half, accentuating his ass, and the grey shirt that he had on top was unbuttoned half way down his chest just revealing a small flurry of that soft fur she had come to love and enjoy so much.

“Just got to ring the kids baby” he said as he sat down on the couch in their suite. She smiled as she watched him endear his children over the phone, and pay each one special time and questions and laughing with them. She smiled and then remembered what she had to give him. After he hung up the call he sat back on the couch and raised an eyebrow questioningly.
“Whaa?” he asked

“Just you’re cute, you know that?” she asked as she sat up cross legged on the bed. He reclined back.

“How cute?” he asked tipping his head in a cocky grin. Jesse laughed.

“Hey while you’re over there see that black bag, there’s something in it for you” she said. Jon looked down and picked up the black bag that revealed a tissue paper wrapped parcel. She nodded as he began to unwrap it revealing some clothing.

“Its Steph’s birthday present” she said. Jon smiled and nodded as he unfolded firstly the jeans that were beautiful etched with a embroider pattern swirling just down one leg, and then the soft leather red jacket that had angel winds embedded in the back in a black setting just like she had described and a couple of baby tees, pink and black sat there.

“These are wonderful, you made all this?” Jon asked amazed as the work was so intricate.

“Well actually I did this time; I usually get the dressmakers to actually make it. I just design them, but in this instance, you have some Jesse Adam’s personal sweat in there” she chuckled.

“How much do I owe you baby?” Jon asked looking over at her.

She shook her head “Nothing, you’re not paying me for this” she said with a smile.

Jon chuckled “Jess, this stuff must sell for hundreds, I can’t just accept it when I know how much work you put into it”

‘If you wrote me a song and recorded it and gave it to me, you wouldn’t let me pay for it now would you?” Jesse asked teasingly.

Jon conceded “No you’re right I wouldn’t, not even let you entertain the thought. Thank you Jesse, Steph is going to love all this” he said still staring at the fabrics.

“There’s something in there for you too” she said.

Jon looked questioningly as he reached further into the bag to find one more tissue paper parcel. He unwrapped it gently to reveal a silky cotton black shirt with a wide neck, he pulled it up to see the whole form of it, along the top of the shoulders was white embroider swirling pattern similar to the one on Steph’s jeans. He gasped.

“You made this for me?” he asked standing up and undoing his shirt he was wearing, Jesse stood up as well as he slipped in on and started doing up the buttons, the cool soft fabric meshing against his skin nicely. Jesse stood behind him as he faced the mirror and dusted down his shoulders to sit the shirt nicely, she smiled as she guessing right and had even pulled in the seams at the side to accentuate his body.

“That looks great? So you like?” she asked Jon smiled and turned to her and pulled her in close.

“I love, and you are very naughty for doing this but I love it” he said as he draw her into his arms and pushed back a lock of her hair, leaning forward his lips tickled hers as he pressed more gently letting his tongue glide into her mouth. She wrapped her hands around neck and kissed him back just as lovingly.

Pulling away the rapping of the door soon interrupted them. Jesse strode over and let the room attendant push in the cart, she laughed as she admired the table; two flutes in a bucket of champagne adorned it along with a bowl of chocolate dipped strawberries and some rather looking rich chocolate cake.

She picked up a strawberry and popped it in his mouth; he took a slow bite not taking his eyes off her and slowly licked his lips.

“Bubbles?” he asked picking up the ridiculously expensive bottle of champagne.

She nodded accepting the flute. He toasted her and intertwined his hand that held his glass around hers.

“To beautiful woman that enrich a man’s heart” he gazed deep into her brown pools. She blushed.

“And to men that know how to get a woman into bed with those sorts of words” she chuckled.

Jon shook his head “Way to break the sentiment” he said as his blue eyes sparkled. He loved her wit; it kept him fresh and on his toes.

“Aww sorry baby, ok to a man that has shown me love and tenderness I had never had before” she said honestly. He smiled warmly and leaned forward to kiss her.

“To us” he said as he clinked her glass and they both drank from their own.

“To us” she confirmed as she felt the sweet taste of champagne flow down her throat. She leaned forward and kissed him on the lips, tasting the champagne mixed with the strawberry he had eaten before.

“I love you Mr Bongiovi, and I don’t want to go to home” she said sadly with a smile as she brushed his cheek lightly.

“I love you too Ms Adams, and don’t you worry soon enough I will be back in your bed” he teased. He looked out to the balcony a quick plan formulating.

“Come my baby, I have a plan” he said as he led her out to the warm night, pulling the lounger over and sitting her down.

He soon brought out all the wine and treats that he’d ordered and sat behind her on wrapping his long legs around her and they indulged in the champagne, food and the view, and more importantly each other’s company.

“Jesse do you see yourself ever having kids?” Jon asked her from behind as he caressed her thighs lightly with his hand.

She closed her eyes.
“Yeah I do, but I kind of had given up with everything, Jason and I were meant to do all that, I even was pregnant once, but I miscarried” she said quietly looking out into the city lights.

“Oh honey, I am so sorry, that must have been hard” he said rubbing her arms softly.

“Yeah it was but that was before he was drafted, so in a way it kind of worked out for the best, I mean its hard enough for me not to have him anymore, I would hate a child not to know its father” she tried to explain hoping she wasn’t sounding too harsh.

“I know what you mean, so would you have them in the future?” he asked as he sipped on his glass, he was saddened to think she had gone through that awful experience.

Jesse laughed “Well depends on the man I guess, and he may already have four adorable kids” she said.

Jon leaned forward “Just so you know, that would never come into it, I always have an open mind about children” he said as he kissed the side of her head.

Jesse smiled, she had never really even given a thought to that she would be with Jon that long, but hearing him actually saying it to her, warmed her very soul.

“Good to know” she said.

"And Jess I want you to meet my children if you think you are ready, I want them to get to know the woman I love" he said softly whispering against her earlobe.

Jesse was taken back by surprise. "Of course Jon, if you think they would be ready, I would love to see your children" she said.

"They need to get used to it, and I can't see how they won't love you" he chuckled.

Jon had really wanted to ask something else that was on his mind, they were still along way off it, but he needed to know how she felt about it.

“Jesse, would you ever remarry? I mean not now, but in the future?” he asked. Jesse sighed.
She had sworn for the last six months she never would. She would never give up Jason’s last name either, and move on like that with another man. But lately that didn’t feel so scary and wrong, but it was still too soon. But she knew her feelings had changed on the subject since Jon.

She smiled into the distance.
“Again, depends on the right man” she said as he laced her fingers with his and leaned back into the crook of his body. Jon smiled as he watched the lights twinkle in the distance and his gaze flicked back to watch the beauty that lay in his arms, just perfect he thought.