Page 113 of Fighting Mr. Knight

I grab my phone from the living room and text him.

Me:Did you fix my toilet?

Jack:I give you my dead father’s chain and you ask about the toilet?

Another wink.

Oh shit.

Me:I’ve already put it on eBay. And sold my story to the papers that a billionaire property tycoon fucked me senseless then fixed my toilet.

I have to joke; the situation is too damn intense.

Me:I’ll look after it for you. Thank you for everything.

Jack:Told you I knew a few tricks. I’m not one of those useless billionaires that has people tending to their every need. I’m a handyman. By the way, your bathroom sink needs unblocking.

I smile.

Me:That you are. A Jack of all trades. I don’t know if I can afford your services, though.

Jack:Where do you think the term came from? We’ll work out a payment plan in blow jobs.

Cheeky bugger. The dots appear again.

Jack:Hope you are not too sore this morning.

My smile morphs into a face-splitting grin. I feel tender and stiff like I’ve had an electric drill between my legs all night, but I’ll wear it like a badge of honour. It’s a nice reminder.

Me:It’s okay, I knew what I was getting myself into. I knew you weren’t a chocolate and foot rubs kind of guy.

Jack:Try me. I can be that guy too. I’ll give you whatever you want, Bonnie.

Goosebumps break out all over my skin. Those are strong words for a fling.

Is this a game to Jack?

I can’t reconcile these two sides of him. If I’m to believe the press, Jack has a different woman in his bed every night, yet here he is being the sweetest man alive.

I’m not used to holding someone’s gaze so intently during sex but Jack wouldn’t let me look away.

It was as if he were trying to reach into my soul.

Does Jack do this with everyone?

I’m in danger here of falling hard and after Max, I can’t afford to leave myself open. My heart won’t survive any more lies.

Me:I don’t understand. Why did you give me your father’s chain?

I watch the dots, my heart beating wildly. The message flashes up immediately.

Jack:Because I’m a construction guy. I need to lay foundations.

I frown, not understanding.

Me:??

Jack:Because I trust you. And I want to prove to you that you can trust me.

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