Game, Set And Match

Chapter 5

It had been a long drive to reach the ski lodge. After a hot shower Lorraine changed into three layers of warm clothing in a bid to combat the cold and was failing miserably. Phillip placed her in front of a warm fire, and gave her a mug of hot chocolate laced with strong brandy. She sipped the hot beverage not caring that it scalded her tongue as it slowly warmed her all the way to her toes.

The huge transparent sliding doors that gave entrance to the ski lodge allowed her to see outside into the vast distance as the ski lodge was perched on the steep side of a hill. The scenery was beautiful with frosted pine trees as far as the eyes could see like some winter wonderland. She sighed contentedly and soon became soothed by the simplicity of watching the snow falling outside adding to the flawless white carpet.

“Phillip.” His friend Steve grinned at him from behind the kitchen counter he had been watching Phillip observing Lo with a sad case of lust for the past thirty minutes. “If all the coaches at that country club of yours are as sexy as Lo, I’ll be mighty tempted to join.” He smirked.

“She’s beautiful, isn’t she?” He responded. She captivated him, he loved the way her dark brown eyes lit up whenever she smiled.

“Touchdown!” the commentator from the television screen shouted followed by a loud uproar of approval from the guys could be heard a mile away, whenever there was a cause for excitement in the game. Steve owned the latest and largest in home amphitheater gadgetry, watching his set was like being in your own personal cinema, with digital surround sound and the works. The guys loved crashing at his place whenever they didn’t have missions out in the field. Phillip left the company of the men and joined Lo in front of the fire. He held her tight as they basked in the warmth of the red hot glowing fire.

Lo was lost as Phillip stared deep into her dark brown eyes, she wondered blithely what he was searching for and if he would find it. The initial spark between them had ignited into a blazing inferno that needed to be quenched. It was in that heated moment that Lo ultimately made her decision to sleep with Phillip when the time came.

The cracking sound of the fire made Lo jump slightly and brought her out of her private musings. While she had been thinking her body had been reacting, she came to in Phillip’s lap her hands around his waist. That’s how strong the pull was between them. Phillips lips covered hers and he kissed her thoroughly with a pent up passion that made every inch of her weak as she languidly relaxed into his warm muscular body.

The sound of Steve clearing his throat jolted them both out of their passion for each other. It was hard for them to remember they weren’t alone. Anyone could walk in on them any second when they were so wrapped up in each other oblivious to their surroundings.

“Sorry to interrupt but me and the guys are heading to a party being held in the town and we need to know if you guys are coming along.”

Phillip answered, “Lo is still recovering from being car sick on the journey here. So I’ll be staying here to keep her company, you guys go and have a blast.” Phillip kissed Lo on the forehead and told her he would be right back. He would see the guys out and lock up as the guys wouldn’t be back until the following morning.

“I haven’t seen you look so happy and relaxed in a long time, whatever Lo is doing to you, she needs to keep it up.” Said Steve.

Phillip smiled as he waved the guys off, he listened to their wisecracks and responded accordingly, they had ribbed and teased him all his life, whenever anyone hit with a comment far below the belt, they settled it like men with their fist and after that it was back to drinking and laughing up a storm with each other. He had gotten so wrapped up in work he had forgotten how much fun the simple things in life could be. Now that his business was a success and the money was rolling in he could afford to relax but not let his guard down. He helped the guys carry out igloos filled with ice and crates of beer and vodka. The car was packed neatly and filled to the brim he wondered briefly where he and Lo would have sat in such a crowded vehicle and laughed to himself.

He went back to find Lo and found that she hadn’t moved from in front of the fire. As he neared her his c*ck grew rock hard, with barely any room in his pants, rubbing uncomfortably against the material. It was if she sensed him coming, her breathing quickened, her mouth suddenly dry, she couldn’t speak as she thought about all the wickedly delightful things he was about to do to her body.

“If you are not ready for this, tell me now before I get this party started.”

“You are giving me a choice?”

“Let it not be said that I’m not a fair man, I want you so badly Lo but I’m willing to wait.”

*****

Phillip was the first to wake up out of the deep sleep. Lo snuggled up closer to his warmth as he tried to move away from her without waking her up. This was the woman for him. She was just as passionate in bed as she was out of it. It was more than just the physical with Lorraine by his side he was a positive and contented being. It was going to be interesting having her around, he expected that they would get their fair share of problems but together they would solve them. There were still matters to work out that many other couples didn’t have to worry about. He kissed her forehead and cocooned her deep in the warmth of several blankets. Once he was satisfied that she would be alright he put on a robe and made his way to the underground lab.

Phillip stopped by the kitchen and made himself a large sandwich, all that exercise had made him hungry. He sat at the table and ate it fast thinking of all the work he had to catch up on. His cheeks bulged with every bite he took, he had to force himself to slow down. He then popped open a bottle of juice and washed it all down. He needed to check that everything was going well business wise and hopefully solve Lo’s case once and for all. Very few people knew that the ski lodge was built above a cavern. Except him and Steve and the few trustworthy men that helped build it and had been sworn to secrecy and well compensated. Steve owned not only the ski lodge but all the private property surrounding it for miles around.

It was very easy to get lost up here in the woods if you didn’t know where you were going as the weather changes drastically like a woman on her monthly with rapid mood swings. All the latest equipment needed for security and surveillance, Steve owned it. His best friend was a literal cyber genius if anyone could find out who Lo’s stalker was it had to be between him and Steve. The Ski Lodge had been in Steve’s family for several generations and he hoped to someday continue tradition and pass down the family heirlooms to his own son someday. Phillip would often tease Steve that fantasy wouldn’t happen if he remain cooped up in his cave. He needed to come out every once in a while like a turtle from its shell.

He turned on the main computer and belted out voice commands which it rapidly followed. They were really behind with their workload. He spent the next three hours dishing it out commands to his various managers across the globe. If anyone wondered why he was in a robe and not his usual business suit, they were smart enough not to comment. After all the man was rich as Croesus and on vacation, he could bloody well do as he pleased. None of the fingerprints they had picked up had come back conclusive. It was obvious the intruder had worn a glove and been careful with what they touched. That was the problem with shows like law and order, criminal intent, NCIS, Miami vice etc. they gave the budding criminals ideas that could prove detrimental to their victims.