Chapter Forty Nine

Jesse got a surprise as the cab pulled into Jon's apartment complex, he grinned as she raised a questionable eyebrow at him.

"Just thought we could do with a change of scenery baby, and tomorrow we can swing by your place before we head to Dot's" he explained as he paid the cab driver and offered her his hand out of the cab, smiling at her warmly.

Dot's, that's right, tomorrow the whole Bongiovi world would meet her, usually she wasn't phased by meeting new people as she did it so often in her job, but this was different a small pit in her stomach told her otherwise.

Jon noticed her apprehension as they made their way inside to his apartment through his private entrance. Placing his keys and phone down on the mahogany table, his hand still on the small of her back he gestured towards the living room.

"Make yourself at home, Mi Casa, Su Casa" he announced as he went to fix them both a nightcap.

Jesse could never get used to the grandeur of his apartment; it was so extraordinarily lavish but still had the gentleness that a home required. She put down her purse and kicked off her shoes as she seated herself on the leather couch.

Jon soon returned with two glasses of whiskey, neat. Handing one to her he sat and shucked off his own shoes and took a sip.

"I'm seriously thinking of going into business as a matchmaker" his lips smacking from the whiskey.

Jesse laughed "They did seem suited didn't they, were they really doing to go dancing?" she couldn't imagine Richie would be the dancing type.

Jon flashed a grin "Oh they will probably go to a club or two, but somehow I don't think that dancing's on the cards with Dean" he curled his legs up and pulled Jesse in closer to him so she was leaning in on his chest and he had free reign to stroke her soft hair, the quietness of her concerned him.

"You ok babe?" he asked watching her deep in thought. A small part of him just hoped that she wasn't thinking about Jason and his parents again; along with the small pang of guilt that he still hadn't told her about the box of photo's he'd hid. But simply he just didn't want to upset her, and especially before tomorrow.

Jesse reached up and brushed her lips over his "I'm ok, just a little tired, and I guess I cant lie and say I am looking forward to tomorrow, I mean, I want meet everyone but this is a huge deal for them all isn't it?" she asked as he turned her to cradle her in his arms, his hand slipping behind her head.

"Yeah it is, but they all know, well except Mom and Dad, but they will be fine, they have to be, we've all moved on, Dot and I both, so it will be fine, Jess, and if it isn't, for some strange reason, just know I will stand by you" he promised, his eyes searching hers for acceptance of his reassurance.

She looked up into deep blue eyes knowing he was just worried, she smiled reassuringly "It's ok Jon, I know, it will be fine baby, just nerves that's all" he hands rested on his chest and fingers found his buttons effortlessly flicking them open.

"Well now missy...” Jon's eyebrow cocked as he watched her slide up and cross his lap, his need becoming evident against her as she straddled him, he drew his arms around her coming to rest on the small of her back.

Her lips drew in his; her tongue probed his mouth sending shivers race down her spine at the intimate contact with each other. Her hands slid inside his shirt and across the plains of his chest scraping his nipples with her thumbs as her kiss deepened, signalling her own need for him.

Jon slid his hands up the back of her top, his fingertips dancing over her spine and finding her bra clasp that easily came undone, lifting all the now irrelevant clothing over her head he threw it aside, his head dipping into taste her sweet scent of vanilla as his lips connected with her rosy tip flicking his tongue teasingly across the pebbled flesh.

Jesse groaned as her own hand slid into his short sandy hair as his meal on her body continued. The sensations had her wanting and begging for more, as the demands rolled off her off her lips easily.

Jon shifted her closer to his body his hardness against her heat, with only barriers of denim and lace in-between stopping their final dance. He shifted her back his mouth still closely attached to her breast, as he stood up lifting them both up from the couch and pulled his own jeans off and then hers, trailing white hot kisses down her silky legs as he went.

As he stood back up to meet her, her brown eyes warm and burning with desire, he scooped her up and walked up to the bedroom, laying her down on the king sized bed.
His hands eager to be back on her skin, caressing her lovingly and showing her once again how much she meant to him, and that what anyone else thought didn’t matter at all as long as he had her.

He crawled over her, sweeping his hands across her body as he positioned himself over her, her hands winding around his neck pulling him closer to her body.

“Please...” her voice barely a whisper in the dimly lit room calling his want to her body.

He pressed his lips against her, the mercy of finally feeling his touch upon her skin as he slid into her, seating himself deep within her.
She moaned appreciatively as she kissed down his neck and licked over his Adam’s apple, a favoured place of hers to lay love on.

Rising and falling into her, his desire and his need for her became evident in his rock hard cock as he drove her to the edge of pleasure. God she was exceptional, how did he get so lucky so quickly.

“Jon, Jesus” her walls tightened welcoming his penetration into her soul. Her brow sweaty and he rained kisses down on her. Blinding white light started to flicker across her mind, teasing her orgasm that lay ahead.

Her lips desperate for his as they kissed, their tongues wildly fighting for dominance in their mouths, soft groans and guttural moans littered the room as the both came close to release. Gripping tightly to each other’s body they begged to be let free from the anticipation rising within them both.

“Jess, baby, yes, oh my god, yes!” he cried as his hot seed spilled into her sending both of their bodies trembling in ecstasy.
She shook violently as Jon caressed her back to earth.

Her hand swept his beads of sweat on his own forehead, and brushed his hair back, she smiled as a contented grin slid onto her lips.

“You always make things better, always” she managed a hoarse whisper as she was pulled into his firm grip, she nestled herself into his chest that promised warmth and security once again. If only she could stay here tomorrow she thought silently.

Chapter Forty Eight

The waiter took their orders and then disappeared back to the kitchen.

Richie studied the medium blond and the mischief and passion that gleamed from her blue eyes.

“So tell me Kia darlin, why is a gorgeous girl like you still single?” his drink pressed to his lips as he grinned.

She raised an eyebrow “Well I could say the same for you handsome, but I don’t want you to get a big ego so soon in the night” she smirked, she knew a little about Richie, only from things she’d read, he was a charmer she’d give him that, and those rich chocolate eyes that promised something sweeter than sin.

Richie laughed “There’s going to be a night?” it was his turn to raise his eyebrow.

She smiled ruefully and shook her head “You are something Sambora, lemme tell you that” she picked her wine up and noticed Jesse and Jon were off in their own world, only inches apart from each other. Turning her attention back to the dark one; her flirtatious side starting to slip through.

“There might be a night, if a play your cards right” she teased before continuing “How is the album is coming along, Jesse tells me that you guys are recording a new one” she asked as she twisted a strand of her long wavy hair in her finger unconsciously.

Jesse watched on as the interplay between Kia and Richie continued, when Kia started twirling her hair she had to stop the smile on her lips. She’d known Kia a long time but she knew that was her signature flirt move.

Richie leaned back and stretched his long legs “It’s good, it’s a different sound this time, we’ve done some different experimenting and it’s come out great, I’m really excited. The writing process has been a little bit harder this time around, as well…” he paused but sighed and carried on “when you write about very personal experiences its always hard” he admitted.

Kia’s face soften “I can imagine that’s always hard Richie, but I bet that it makes the music so much more real and believable, not that it wasn’t before, but things from the heart are more true ya know” she finished her wine and before she had placed it back on the table Richie was pouring a new one.

“You Kia are absolutely right, and that’s what Kidd and I always have said. As long as the music is true, screw what anyone else thinks” he replied. So often Richie met fiery girls just like Kia but they never the depth that he’d just seen a flicker of then.

The waiter soon delivered their food and the conversation turned to other things, the charity concert that the guys were performing in New York next week to raise funds Habitat for Humanity, one of Jon’s passions. Jesse listened as he talked about how much they had done for the foundation so far, the excitement and commitment was clear in his voice.

“We’d love for you ladies to come along, I’m sure we could swindle you some tickets from somewhere” Jon winked at Richie.

Kia looked up “Well, a free concert, who can complain about that?” she said her eyes on Richie’s.
A loose grin broke out on his face “What about the talent?” he pouted pretending to be offended.
“Jury’s out on that one, for now” she winked at him.

Jesse laughed and turned back to Jon, “I’d love to come and see you do what you do, on one condition” she contemplated.

“What’s that baby?” he asked taking her hand and kissing it.

“I have my fall fashion launch next week as well, it’s a pretty big night for me, I just wondered, if you are free if you’d come with me as my date?” she asked searching his blue eyes.

“Of course I will, I’d be honoured to be in your circle, if you are sure you want me, I mean…” he trailed off. Jon wasn’t one to be arrogant but he wasn’t stupid that people knew who he was, and didn’t want to compromise her big night by the attention falling on him.

Jesse shook her head “I want you there, although I have to warn you, I work with a lot of males, that well might think you’re hot” she teased.

Jon arched his eyebrow “Oh really? Well this could be an entirely new meat market that I’m used to” he laughed. He took her hand in his own “But seriously Jess, would love to be there for you”. Her heart swelled with a warm feeling of emotion.

Kia watched Richie as he spoke more about his music and his life; for such a big man he really was a kindred soul that was sweet at heart, not to mention god damned sexy as hell as her eyes ran down his open buttoned shirt wondering what treasures lay beneath there.

As the night soon drew to a close the party enjoyed each other’s company, topped off by rich coffee and sweet desserts before finally deciding to leave. Jon had a big day tomorrow with Steph’s birthday party and by the look of Richie, he had that look he knew all too well after 25 years of knowing the guy.

Jesse stood up and announced she was just going to the ladies room which Kia followed promptly.

Richie watched them both, “What is it about girls and bathrooms in pairs?” he chuckled admiring Kia’s form from another angle.

“Beat’s me Dean, so, you like her right?” Jon asked feeling like they were back at high school all of a sudden.

Richie grinned “She’s a sweet girl, a fireball to boot, I think I found my match” his eyebrows wiggled.

“Damn well knew it bro, knew it” Jon snorted.

Jesse and Kia finished up in the ladies room, Jesse watching her fluff her blond tangle of curls.
“Well? And what’s your verdict?” Jesse asked hiding her grin.

Kia sighed “He’s ok” she said biting back her smile.

“Liar! I saw you do your hair thing, woman you can’t fool me” Jesse laughed as she closed her purse.

Kia’s eyes lit up “Ok, you got me, he’s hot, and so sweet, I am curious” she admitted freely. And she wanted more.

“Well it was about time I returned the favour” Jesse said as it was true, she was part of the reason that Jon persisted with her at the beginning of their relationship.

“Ah true, well lets go then, can’t keep the men waiting” she teased as they both went back to where they were waiting by the door.

“Ready?” Jon asked her with a grin as he slipped on her coat.

“Absolutely baby, I’m ready” Jesse smiled as Richie and Kia were deep in conversation.

“Coming Dean?” Jon asked with a smirk, pretty sure of the answer.

Richie and Kia looked up sheepishly “Ah, we’re going to hit a couple of clubs, wanna come?” he asked.

Jon looked at Jesse “Wanna go babe? I’m pretty tired but I can last a few more if need be” his eyes sparkled. She looked at Richie and Kia and back at Jon.

“Actually I wouldn’t mind calling it a night, gives these two a chance to get to know each other and well, I was hoping to have a company tonight” she hinted with a small slip of a smile.

Jon smirked and felt that familiar bubbling of desire and unbent lust building inside of his being at her suggestive words.

“Sounds like a plan to me babe, you’re flying solo tonight Dean” he said hooking an arm around Jesse as they prepared to leave the fine establishment.

“Suits me Frank, and not quite solo” his arm slipped around Kia’s waist and his gaze fell down to crystal blue eyes filled with promise.

“Ok kids; don’t stay out too late now ya hear?” Jon laughed as they walked out to the crisp night air and he hailed a cab for them to leave.

Lil Note from me

Guys,

I love writing this story and have enjoyed Jon and Jesse a lot, some personal circumstances are playing havoc with me at the moment, and I guess I just want to know if people are still enjoying the story, I love writing and as a reader also understand it's nice to get lost in this little world we create. I love any feedback whether its a comment or an email, and I appreciate anyone that has, as it drives me to just do better for you guys :)

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Chapter Forty Seven

Jon left his kids after spending a few hours with them and drove around to Richie’s, he knocked on the door before entering as it was wide open, music flowed through the house leading Jon into the studio where he was sitting editing some of the guitar tracks that Jon recognized he’d laid down since Nashville.

“Knock Knock” he knocked lightly on the door as he walked in, Richie looked up and grinned.

“Hey Frank” he looked up. Jon shook his head and laughed.

“You’re turning into me doing all this perfectionist stuff, were you not always the one that said the first time you do it was the best?” he teased Richie.

“It’s your guitar work I am tweaking” Richie jested.

“Asshole” Jon slid into a chair and watched him.

“What’s happening Frank, I thought ya’d be with your little lady” Richie commented as all he had talked about for the last week in Nashville was Jesse and how he couldn’t wait to get back home to her.

“I had to see the kid’s bro, time to tell them all about her” he leaned back and closed his eyes remembering it went seemingly well.

“Wow, that would have been intense, how did they take it?’ Richie asked knowing that Jon would have been nervous.

“Yeah, the boys, Romeo and Jake probably don’t understand yet, and Stephy was great, she’s more excited to meet a real live fashion designer though truth be known, and Jesse wasn’t there” he explained.

Richie raised his eyebrow “And Dot?”

Jon nodded “Yeah she was fine”

He watched as he continued to tweak the controls on the soundboard.

“Soo what are you doing tonight? Fancy, going out to dinner bro?” Jon asked casually, trying to put the plan into action.

“Do I get to go for dessert afterwards?” Richie snorted. Jon rolled his eyes.

“Fine! Don’t come, thought we could spend some time together Dean” he said.

Richie laughed “What? I just spent the damn week with you, spit it out, what’s going on, you haven’t had a fight with Jess have ya?” he asked worried.

Jon shook his head, Richie wasn’t stupid “Nah man, I am meeting her for dinner, she’s bringing a friend of hers, and we thought that you two would get on, she’s a lil sassy fireball” Jon grinned admitting the plan.

Richie chuckled “Oh, I see, think the King can’t get his own dates now huh?”

Jon laughed “You know that’s not true, but hey, she’s nice enough, she’s raked me over a few coals since I have known her” chuckling remembering the memories.

“Ok you convinced me, who am I to turn down a pretty lady?” he asked with a smirk.

“Nope, didn’t think so, okay we’re meeting “accidentally” at Delanio’s tonight, she will be there with Kia” Jon explained.

“Gotcha Kidd, will be an interesting night for sure, plus I get to hang with my favourite rock star hustler” Richie’s tease came through.

“Dude that was so last week, get a new joke man” Jon punched him in the arm.

Richie dissolved into laughter as the men made plans for that evening.

~~

“Wow this place is awfully swanky” Kia commented as the waiter showed them to a table and placed a napkin on their lap. She glanced around; the restaurant definitely had an Italian flavour to it.

“It’s nice” Jesse agreed, having never been there herself but just went along with the plan.

Kia read the menu as a bottle of wine was placed on their table, Jesse looked at the waiter.

“I didn’t order that” she shook her head. The waiter smiled.

“Mr Bon Jovi always has this wine when he attends” he replied politely. Jesse’s eyes widened and looked at Kia who had a questionable eyebrow raised.

“Mr Bon Jovi? I didn’t know Jon was joining us” she teased.

Jesse laughed “I am hopeless aren’t I. Jon is coming and he’s bringing Richie, to meet you” she admitted, she could never keep anything from Kia for more than five minutes.

Kia laughed “Ohh a set up? With Richie Sambora?” She asked, leaning back into her chair and a devilish grin sneaking across her lips.
“And was this your ideas or his?” Kia asked curiously.

Jesse laughed “A little of both but after meeting Richie last week I am sure that you will like him, he’s a honey”.

Before Kia could actually reply two men were being shown to the table. She watched as they walked over, Jon who she recognized walked along Richie, he was taller than she expected from what she had seen, and his rich brown eyes were warm, complemented by his smile. The silk blue shirt he was wearing was unbuttoned almost to his navel, revealing his bare chest which was centred by the leather pendant he wore around his neck.

“Jesse? Kia? Well this is a surprise?” Jon said as they arrived at their table smiling at Jesse who looked as radiant as ever to him.

“Games up Bon Jovi, I know ya plan” Kia stood up and put her hand out to Richie.

“I’m Kia Richie, and it seems these two want us to become better acquainted and go bump ugly” she winked.

Jesse bit back a laugh, that was Kia, but she watched as Richie snorted and took he hand and pressed it to his lips.

“It seems so, please to meet ya lil Darlin, I’m Richie and the bumping ugly thing, and well we can work on that” he teased. Kia just laughed, he was adorable, no doubt about it.

Jon shot a knowing glance at Jesse as they all took their seats; he leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
“How’s your day been baby?”

She smiled “Good, missed ya though, how did the kids go?” she asked as she had wondered all day what had happened still a little on edge from what happened with Jason’s parents.

He smiled “They were fine, Stephy is most excited to meet you tomorrow, now that she knows you’re a fashion designer, she knows your work” he nodded as he watched the waiter all pour them a glass of wine.

“Really? Well I hope I exceed her expectations, what about the others?” specifically she meant Dorothea but didn’t want to ask.

Jon flicked through the menu as he replied “Romeo and Jakey were fine, they are probably too young to understand until they actually see you with me, and well Dot was good, she was pleased I was moving on, it seems she has been on a few dates as well”.

Jesse breathed a little sigh of relief as she sipped her wine. “And Jesse?” she asked.

“He wasn’t home so I guess Dot will tell him and we will see him tomorrow, along with my parents”

Jesse’s eyes widened “Your parents? I mean, of course they would be there but I just didn’t think of it, wow big day tomorrow” her mind racing off into all the scenarios possible.

Jon took her hand “Jess, don’t worry, you know that they are ex marines themselves, it's not going to be like his parents, they would never do that to me, or treat you like that” his clam blue eyes tried to reassure her.

She nodded “I know it will be fine” putting her wine back down she tried to conceal the bundle of nerves in the pit of her stomach as she watched Kia and Richie. God damn if they weren’t all ready clicking, Richie had his arm around the back of her chair and was excitedly tell her something, his hands waving about before Kia dissolved into a fit of giggles.

Jon cocked his eyebrow and Jesse just nodded as Richie pulled out his cell phone and flipped it open to show Kia something. She looked up at Jon and peeled with laughter once again.

“Oh Shit King, why have you got a copy of that?” Jon asked feeling his cheeks slightly flush knowing exactly what it was.

Richie wiggled his eyebrows “Back up”. Jon groaned and shook his head and leaned into Jesse as his lips tickled her ear lobe, his voice low and husky.

“You know, every time this is mentioned, I’m keeping count you know, and that’s gonna be how many…” he trailed off his mind concocting. Jesse placed her hand on his knee.

“That I get spanked?” she asked hopefully licking her lips.

Jon chuckled “You’d like that hussy wouldn’t ya?” his eyes darkened with a lust that made her shiver.

Jesse didn’t have a chance to reply as the waiter came to take their orders.

Chapter Forty Six

Jon pulled into his New Jersey home which was now Dot’s and the kids. He ran a hand through his hair and got out of the car and walked up the drive seeing his eldest daughter sitting out on the grass playing her ipod reading a magazine.

“Hey baby girl” he said as he walked up to her and ruffled her hair.

“Daddd” she moaned as she continued to flick through the pages of the fashion magazine.

“How are ya?” he said plopping himself on the ground beside her.

Steph looked up; usually her Dad would ruffle her over, kid around and then move inside, but not this time.

“Ok what’s going on?” she asked pausing her ipod looking into his Dad’s eyes, seeing that I need to tell you something look.

Jon smiled, she was still young as she was always knew when things were bothering him, and it had been that way through the divorce as well. She just knew.

“Still got that knack I see” Jon jested.

Steph just shook her head “I can just tell Dad, what’s going on?”

Jon looked at his daughter who had been blessed with the good looks from himself and Dot “Well baby, I need to tell you, and I didn’t want until now, until I knew it was kind of serious, but I have started seeing someone” he announced watching her expression.

Steph raised an eyebrow “Really? who is she?” she asked curiously interested to know who her father would actually date besides their mother.

“She’s a fashion designer, Jesse Adams, I met her a few weeks ago now, and we kind of have been seeing each other, she came to Nashville for a couple of days last week” he explained.

Steph’s eyes widened “The Jesse Adams?” she asked. Jon was surprised.

“You know her?” he asked.

Steph flicked the magazine forward to a fashion collection.
“This is Jesse Adams, she makes the most amazing clothes, she’s got a really unique style, its not over the top, but she always just adds a touch here and there to make the piece unique” Steph rambled. Jon took the magazine and looked at all the designs, Steph was right.

“Well that’s her” Jon nodded. Steph sat up straight.

“I would love to meet her, do you think that she would be able to give me advice on my career or just tips or something?” she asked growing excited.

Jon chuckled “Of course honey, I am sure she would love to, I actually wanted to ask you, if she could come to your party” Jon now couldn’t wait to tell her she’d designed clothes for Stephanie, but that would have to wait till tomorrow.

Steph nodded “Sure thing Dad that would be awesome”.

“It will be a big day for her Steph meeting you guys, and your mom and my parents” he admitted, but knowing her she would just breeze through it with that confidence and sass he’d come to admire.

“I know Dad, so what’s she’s like? Has she been married before?" Stephy looked up at her Dad curiously. Jesse Adams, wow, she couldn’t wait to meet her, and dad was seeing her? How cool he was dating someone in the fashion field

He nodded “"He was a marine, died overseas about six months ago. And no Stephy they didn't have any children."

“Wow, that’s really sad Dad, she must of have been through a lot” Steph said gently.

A smile broke out on his lips “Yeah Steph she has, but she’s a wonderful lady, so easy to talk to and funny, smart, witty…” he trailed off. He looked at her “I know is going to be weird but I want to try and make it work as best as I can” he admitted.

Steph nodded “I know Dad, and its ok, the boys will get used to it. Mom went on a date last week”.

"Really, Well I didn’t know that." Jon felt slightly relieved; this meant Dot would be more understanding of the situation.

“Yeah she did, he’s ok, nothing special” Steph said with a grin. Jon shook his head knowing she was just saying it for his benefit.

“You are growing up so fast girl” his voice filled with pride.

“Relax Dad, I am sure even when I am eighteen you will pull me onto your lap like you still do” she teased.

Jon’s eyes widened not comprehending his little girl would ever be eighteen, he gulped as to what that would entail.
“No no, tomorrow you are staying thirteen, and that’s the end of that story” he said nodding.

Steph shook her head, “Come on Dad, let’s go inside” she hooked her arm into his as they went inside.

Jon’s eyes fell on his two younger sons with his ex wife as he walked into the room, they both squealed and ran to grab onto his legs.

“Hey boys” he dropped to their level and hugged them tightly into his chest, looking up at Dot.

“Hey Dot” he smiled.

“Hello Jon” she replied as she watched him hoist Romeo into his arms and walked into the kitchen holding Jake’s small hand firmly in his own.

They sat and chatted about things a Father and little boys did for awhile while Dot fixed them all a drink. He explained to them that he was bringing a special friend to Stephanie’s birthday party but knew they probably wouldn’t understand till they met her and saw him with Jess.

“Where’s Jesse?” Jon asked Dot as to the whereabouts of his eldest son.

“He’s out with a friend” she explained. Jon took a deep breath and looked at Dot as he stood up.

“Dot there is something I need to tell you” he said as he walked over to her.

She raised her eyebrow beckoning him to continue.

“I’m seeing someone Dot, her name is Jesse, and I want to bring her to Steph’s party tomorrow, I asked her and she was fine with it, so I just wanted to make sure you were” he added.

A small smile broke out on her lips. “It’s about time” she chuckled.

Jon was taken back from her reaction “You’re ok with this?” he asked. She just nodded with a grin.

“Jon, we’re over, I know that, honestly I expected you to see someone sooner than this” she admitted knowing of his need to not be alone. “I do appreciate you telling the kids though, how did Steph take it?” she asked.

“Well Jesse, is a fashion designer so she took it very well” he laughed.

Dot shook her head with a soft laugh, pleased Stephy was ok with things. They soon settled into a genial chat about the plans for the party, wanting to ensure it went off without a hitch.

Chapter Forty Five

Jesse raised her eyebrow “Dessert? What makes you think there is dessert?” she grinned as she recomposed herself.

Jon shook his head he pulled her in close “Because Ms Adams I know you have a fetish for all things sweet, even me?” he asked with a lopsided grin.

She giggled “You are too much, plus I can’t eat you” she said as she reached into the fridge to pull out the lemon meringue pie.

“I beg to differ on that one baby” Jon’s eyebrows waggled. Jesse snorted and rolled her eyes.

“You are terrible, god, you just don’t stop do you?” she laughed pulling two forks out of the draw and two plates from the cupboard.
Her mind still reeling from Jon’s little kitchen rendezvous, she couldn’t help but flicker her mind back to Jason’s parents. It was going to dog her; she knew that she had to try and just move on but Jesse always prided herself on being well received and it bugged her that in this instance she knew she was right.

Jon grinned broadly “Not when you’re around, no I don’t, and I can’t help myself” he admitted as he watched her serve them some pie. She handed him the plate and they took it back into the living area and opted to eat it on the couch curled up together.

He watched her as he forked her piece of the rich pie, seeing her mind still cogging away behind those rich brown eyes that he loved.
“You’re still thinking about them aren’t you?” he asked as slipped it into her mouth. She nodded and ate the piece in her mouth.

“Its silly I know, as I shouldn’t worry what they think of me, but I will be damned having them think that I have just forgotten the last six months of hell just like that” she spat, her eyes blazing.

Jon reached out his hand and stroked her cheek gently.
“The important thing Jess, is you know that is not true and I know it isn’t” he softly spoke. She nodded, and he was right as usual, they were just going to have to deal with that she had moved on with Jon now, and they would have to learn that this was her new life now.

They both ate in companionable silence before deciding to head to bed earlier than anticipated both admitting they were tired from their own day’s activities.

As she slipped into bed Jon brushed his teeth and soon joined her drawing her into his arms, she snuggled down tightly into his chest closing her eyes. At times like this everything could crumble outside in the world and she’d still feel safe as long as she was in his arms.

Jon knew that tomorrow would bring new challenges for them; well firstly he had to tell his family that he was seeing someone new, he wondered how they would react to that, and how his ex wife would, it had been bound to happen sooner or later so they would just have to deal with it and hopefully it wouldn’t be as nearly as bad as what Jason’s parents reaction was. They both soon fell into a steady sleep as the night caught up with them both, contented and Jon finally feeling like he was home, oddly enough not at his own house.

Jon woke the next morning as he watched Jesse sleep for a little longer, marvelling at the small twitches her face made in her sleep, before he pulled himself out of bed and walked downstairs to put on the coffee pot. He went to fetch the morning paper and on her doorstep was a box. He looked confused as he lifted it inside, the lid came off easily and without thinking he looked inside, it was a box of photo frames filled with her and Jason and one from their wedding. He shook his head as he knew who would have put it there, he didn’t want Jesse to see it so he quickly hid it in the bottom of her linen cupboard till he could work out what to do with it. They were awful for doing this he thought as he buried the box under a pile of old sheets at the back.

He resumed the coffee making as finally Jesse emerged in her satin robe.
“I have you well trained” she joked as she watched him muse around her kitchen.

He smiled “It seems so, how ya feeling baby””

“Great slept like a baby” she replied as she sat down at the table with the paper, Jon soon brought over two steaming cups of coffee and joined her.

“So today is the day you tell the kids right?” she asked as she flicked open a page of the newspaper.

He nodded “Yep, sure is, it should go ok, and even if it doesn’t they will come around, it might just be hard at first” he admitted thinking on all the possibilities.

“If it’s not the right time, I don’t have to come tomorrow to Steph’s party, I understand” she offered. She was already as nervous as hell about that and from the experience with Jason’s parents she wasn’t ready for another disappointment barrage so soon.

“Should be ok babe, I do want you there, Mom and dad will be there as well, and my brothers” he explained having not told her that before. His parents may be a different story as they loved Dot like a daughter, but he didn’t have the heart to tell her that right now.

Her eyes widened “Wow, all of them? Nothing like jumping into the fire while it’s hot huh?” she asked sipping her coffee.

Jon chuckled “Well least it’s done then, and besides how can they not love you, I do” his eyes warm with intent. He knew she’d do just fine no matter what they were to about to face.

“So what are your plans for tonight?” she asked him.

‘Well Richie wanted me to go out to dinner, but I told him I’d probably be a little busy” Jon hinted hopefully.

Jesse smiled and then a little thought flickered through her mind.
“You know, you could go with him, and I could go out with Kia…” she trailed off.

Jon looked at her confused until he clicked.
“Ohhh and maybe it just happens to be the same restaurant?” he grinned mischievously.

She nodded “Uh huh, otherwise if it was arranged Kia would smell the set up from a mile away” knowing her best friend all too well.

“Well so be it, ok how about Delanio’s at eight, I will book the table” he offered.

“Great sounds perfect baby” she stood up and hoped that Kia and Richie would click, Kia deserved to be happy as Jesse now was.

Jon drew her close into his arms and his hands soothed her back as he met her in a long kiss, his thoughts focused on the next two days, he looked down into her beckoning brown eyes.
“Shower time?” he asked with a grin

She nodded “Shower time” as she giggled as Jon scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the bathroom. This was it, reality, time to face what starting a new phase of her life with Jon meant, facing the world. And damn if she was ready for that but she was determined to give it everything she had.

Chapter Forty Four

Jane rose and stared at Jesse disparagement dogged her face.

“You’re going to let this petty rock star talk to us like this Jesse?” her face plain in horror.

Jesse looked at Jon, his eyes blazing with fury. She bit her lip and just nodded.

The disappointment on Peter’s face was evident as he rose and took his wife’s arm.
“Jason would be so disappointed in you, so if you ever come to your senses you know where we are, we had a duty to look after you so I am honouring that for my son only, what you have done to us today, has deeply wounded any parental affection I had outside of that duty for you” his words spoke like venom through his green eyes.

She just nodded, feeling the sting of his words hit her heart, Jon took her hand and pulled her in close to his body.

“Please leave, you’ve done enough damage today” he instructed motioning for the door.

Jane eyes him carefully “We could say the same for you Mr Bongiovi” her words icy cold as they both headed towards the door, Jon closed it behind them and turned around expecting to see Jesse there but she wasn’t.

“Jess?” he asked, he heard plates clattering from the kitchen ring his ears so he followed the noise there. She was loading her dishwasher; the blank expression on her face told him that she was stewing inside.

“Jess” his lips softly called to her.

She didn’t look up “I just need to clean up Jon” she replied. She was rattled and Jon didn’t doubt why. He pulled her away from the dishwasher and stood in front of her, tilting her chin to meet his worried eyes.

“Jesse, don’t let them get to you, they are just in shock, I can understand that, I really can, but they were so out of line to speak to you like that, as now I can see you’re doubting yourself, and I don’t like that one bit” he gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and placed his palm flat on her cheek.

She shook her head her eyes darting from his gaze. “I know they are just in shock, but it kills me that they think I am cheating on him or something when I just came to that conclusion and assertion that I wasn’t myself” she looked at the ground.

His heart tangled as he saw her obvious pain, Jesse as he knew her already had a high opinion of what others thought of her, so he knew this was important to her.

“Listen to me, and look at me” he softly demanded. Her brown eyes wavered to his.

“Jesse, you are not in the wrong here, as you so said yourself you still love Jason, he told her himself that he wanted you to move in if this ever happened, you can’t deny yourself happiness, I wont let you” his lips brushed against hers gently.

Her emotions were screaming inside her, she knew she was right, she knew Jon as right, but this just bothered her, Jason’s parents always had her approval and respect before this, and it wasn’t something that had come easy when she first ever met them. She loved Jon, she knew she did, and she didn’t want to feel guilty loving him the way she did as each day they grew so closer and she was beginning to not bear to imagine what life would be like without him, he’d become her anchor in her sea of turmoil and loss.

“I’m sorry” she whispered her lips just on his, He shook his head.

“Uh huh, you’re not apologizing missy” his lips reached her further, his sweet tongue delving into her mouth as she felt her body begin to crumble underneath her at the heat radiating from his own.

“Ya know” he murmured into her soft skin as he trailed kisses down her neck “I haven’t forgotten what you are wearing under all that” his mouth skittling across her shoulder he bore by moving the fabric.

She cracked a small smile “I just bet you haven’t” her nerves relaxing as Jon continued to weave his spell on her.

He lifted his soul shirt off her body and discarded it on the kitchen floor, leaving a red lacy delight of viewing ready for him. His mouth trimmed over her breasts, she sharply inhaled feeling his warmth of her sensitive skin. Biting through the lace gently he teased her rosy tip with grazing his teeth and flicking his tongue across it.

“God Jon, please” her body caving into every urge he was igniting. He hands tousled through his short cropped hair still fresh with moisture from the shower, his scent of soapy spicy Jon driving her senses wild. Her mouth played her skin as he began to move her and lifted her onto the counter top and pulled her trousers down her legs till the too joined the shirt on the floor.

More red lacy delights awaited him as he stood back as she reclined and gently took her long slender leg placing kissed down the inner leg, tasting the sweet exterior of the skin as he went. Her moans became more urgent as she was devoured by his lust.

Reaching her apex, his gateway to heaven exposed he moved his head to centre into her moving her thong easily to the side for his tongue to taste her seeping juices. God she tasted amazing, one he’d missed for a week now.

Reaching back Jesse braced herself on the counter as she leaned back giving Jon more access to her, her sharp breaths and whimpers the only sounds next to a light sucking noise filtered the room.

“Jesus Jon… please… I beg you” her mind lost into the racing abyss of passion where all that her mind centred on was the release her body was begging for. His hands softly slid up her body and cupped her breasts, this calloused thumbs sweeping across the lace where it was most sensitive.

“So sweet, you taste so sweet” he murmured as he finally pulled himself begrudgingly away from her sweetness, licking his lips his eyes rolled up her body to her brown eyes now brightly burning with passion and need.

He unbuckled his jeans letting them fall the floor and placed his hands on her hips sliding her forward into his hot stiff shaft that was waiting for her, her gasp met his ears as he slipped into her, her ass just resting on the edge of the counter top, and her body still reclined back as she took him in.

“Jess” his hiss left his lips as he rolled his lips into her feeling her warmth suck him in.

Steadying a rhythm he began to thrust as the friction of their bodies battled it out for the release of each other. She gasped as he sank deeper into her penetrating her pleasure zone into a whirlwind of ecstasy.

“Jon, Jon, god, please” she cried her slender fingers sinking into his shoulders holding on for dear life.

His lips cried her name as he let himself go inside of her all things in time standing still except this moment, as tears slipped down her cheeks.
Jon’s release spurred her own as her body trembled and quaked over his sending her to into orbit.

Through soft cries and murmurs, raining kisses onto each other’s faces they came down to earth. Jon thumbed a tear away and kissed her cheek gently.

“Let’s see what Peter and Jane think of that” a wry smirk spreading on his lips.

Jesse’s eyes widened and then a laugh rumbled from her throat as she hit him playfully.
“You are so bad Bongiovi” she teased, a desired smile finally showing on her face.

“Ah but you know it’s you that makes me that way” he chuckled as he lifted her down and placed her feet on the ground. He looked around.

“Now was there dessert?” he asked mischievously.