Chapter Eleven

“Where is she?” John demanded as he entered Josh’s hotel room.
“Dad.” Josh said getting up from the sofa.
“Don’t Dad me I know she’s here somewhere.” John replied marching toward the bedroom. He preceded to check every room.
“Dad there’s nobody else here.” Josh stated watching his father go from room to room.
“What did you do with her?” He demanded when he had checked all the rooms.
“Who?” Josh asked again.
“The sixteen year old girl that you’ve been seeing.”
“Kristen? She’s not here.” He answered wondering how his dad had found out about Kristen.
“That’s not what I was told. I was told that she’s staying here with you.” John retorted.
“Trey told you she was here?” Josh guessed with a frown.
“Do you have any idea how much trouble your going to be in when that girl’s parents find about this?” John asked angrily.
“Dad she’s not here, she left before Trey did.” Josh pointed out.
“Than why did Trey tell me she was here?” John wondered aloud.
“Ask him?” Josh replied with a shrug. What was Trey’s problem why would he turn me into Dad he wondered?
“I want the truth Josh. Have you had sex with this girl?” John asked as he studied Josh.
“No I haven’t.” Josh said staring straight into his father’s eyes.
“Should have known.” John muttered.
“I thought her family knew she was coming to see me.” Josh stated. “I didn’t find out that they didn’t know until Kristen got here.”
“Josh you know better than fool around with jail bait.” John replied as he rubbed his sore neck.
“I know, but I love her.” Josh replied.
“You’ve only known this girl for a few days and she’s way too young for you.” John told him gently.
“I love her, and I’m going to marry her as soon as she’s old enough.” Josh stated.
“Her parent’s aren’t going to let you continue to see her.” He stated
“I don’t care I’m going to do whatever it takes to be with Kristen, even if it means moving to Spokane.” Josh replied.
“Did you get things straightened out here?” John decided it would be best to change the subject.
“Yes, I was just getting packed up to return to L.A.” Josh answered nodding toward his luggage.
“It’s after ten.” John said as he glanced at his watch.
“I don’t care I need to get back.” Josh replied.
“I guess will head back to L.A than. I plan to have a nice long talk with you’re brother when we get back.” John muttered in disgust. Why had Trey sent him on this fool’s errand? What was he up to now? He intended to find out!
It was after one in the morning when Trey roused himself enough to look at his watch. Lifting his arm he checked the time. Kristen was lying on top of him; she had fallen into an exhausted sleep. They had made love several times finally ending up on the sofa. Groaning Trey shifted her off of him so that he could get up. He needed to get her to the house. Getting up he covered Kristen with his shirt and walked into the bathroom to take a quick shower. The hot water helped to revive him after the long night. Kristen was proving to be a very eager if still a little timid lover. He couldn’t remember ever enjoying sex more.

Out in the office Kristen stirred awake to the sound of a shower. Sitting up she slipped Trey’s shirt on to cover herself. Her body was sore from making love so many times. Trey had taken her over and over. She blushed at the memory of some of the positions they’d done it in. She still felt guilty over Josh, but she loved being in Trey’s arms. She heard the shower turn off and seconds later Trey came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.
“We need to get to house.” He told her picking up his pants from the floor. Dropping the towel he stepped into his pants.
“Ok.” Kristen replied as she got up from the sofa to gather her clothes up.
“Are you alright?” Trey asked drawing her into his arms.
“Yes.” She stared up at him blushing under his stare. Leaning down Trey started to kiss her.
“Trey I want a word with you.” John announced barging into Trey’s office he came to a halt as he took in his son’s state of undress. His eyes moved over the young woman dressed in his son’s shirt. He recognized her from the picture in the newspaper. “I didn’t realize you had company.” His voice was filled with disapproval.
“What the hell? Kristen?” Josh stared at Kristen in disbelief. She was dressed in his brother’s shirt and nothing else. “How could you do this to me?” Josh asked his face darkening with anger.
“Josh.” Kristen whispered as her eyes darted between the two brothers.
“You’re dead!” Josh said as he lunged toward his brother. Kristen cried out as Trey was knocked to the floor and the fight was on. With a sigh John exited the office to call in the guards. It took several minutes and nearly all of their guards to break up the fight but they were finally pulled apart. Both of them bruised and bleeding.
“That’s enough!” John yelled placing himself between them. “Am I right in assuming that this is the girl you’ve been seeing Josh?” He asked indicating Kristen who was cowering in a corner.
“Yes.” Josh mumbled his voice filled with hurt as his eyes moved over Kristen. She stared at the floor.
“Christ!” John muttered. The shit would really fly when this got out. “You realize you could be thrown in jail for this.” He pointed out to Trey in disgust.
“Why? You knew how much I loved her. Why did you have to go after her?” Josh asked his eyes filled with hurt.
“I’m sorry Josh, it just happened.” Trey answered feeling like scum.
“Just like when you just happened to screw my wife?” Josh lashed out.
“What?” The color left Trey’s face as he realized that Josh knew the truth.
“Laura told me that she had sex with you.” Josh told him.
“You slept with Laura?” John asked his face darkening with anger.
“I was drunk.” Trey answered.
“Dino, take Kristen back to her family. Trey my office now!” John ordered.
“Can I get dressed first?” Kristen stammered.
“There’s a bathroom through this door you can shower and dress.” Trey answered his voice gentle as he guided her into the bathroom.
“Trey, I’m sorry.” She told him her eyes filling with tears. She felt so ashamed over what she had done.
“There’s nothing to be sorry about. You didn’t do anything wrong, this is my fault.” He told her firmly.
“What…?” She started to ask.
“It’s going to be ok; Dino will take you back to your cousins. I’ll call you when this is all straightened out.” He interrupted before closing the door to the bathroom. He walked past his father and Josh and headed to his Dad’s office. The guards were still restraining Josh who kept trying to lunge at his brother.
“Josh, you need to calm down. Tearing you’re brother apart won’t change anything.” John advised meeting his eyes.
“Why would he do this to me? What did I ever do to deserve this?” Josh asked his chest aching.
“I’m sorry Josh I can assure you that Trey will be punished for this.” John stated his heart aching for his son. He had already suffered so much, he didn’t deserve this.
“Let me go!” Josh ordered shaking off the hands of the guards. He stalked out of the office followed by several guards. He needed to get some air he could hardly breathe.
“Stay with him.” John ordered his men before heading into his office. He found Trey putting on a fresh shirt he had gotten from the extra clothes John kept in his office.
“You’ve done a lot of low things but this takes the cake” John told him he couldn’t remember ever being this angry with his son. “How could you do this to Josh?”
“It just happened.” Trey muttered aware of the trouble he was in. It had never occurred to him his Dad would return so soon. “How did you know I was here?” He wondered aloud.
“I called Dino.” John replied struggling to get a hold of his temper. He felt like strangling Trey.
“Figures.” Trey muttered. His own men would never have given his location away. He needed to get a hold of his own men. He wouldn’t be able to trust the other guards.
“Why Trey?” John asked again.
“What do you want me to say?” Trey asked as he buttoned his shirt.
“How could you stoop so low as to sleep with the woman you’re brother loves? How could you do that to your own brother?” John asked grabbing Trey by the shirt front.
“I don’t know, it just happened. She came to the office the day Josh left. She was upset so I took her out to breakfast. One thing led to another.” Trey answered he had never seen his Dad this angry. He swallowed hard.
“She’s sixteen, you never should have laid a hand on her. You could be charged with rape!” John ranted fighting the impulse to bash his son’s head in.
“I didn’t rape her; she was more than willing to go to bed with me.” He pointed out. Which wasn’t entirely true but he needed to diffuse his father’s temper a bit. “It’s not like I was the first guy to bed her. She knew exactly what she wanted.” He lied feeling a stab of guilt.
“Josh told me she was a virgin.” John growled,
“Josh is an idiot; he thought Laura was a loyal wife.” Trey pointed out.
“How could you sleep with your brother’s wife?” John wondered in disgust. Where had he gone wrong with Trey? The boy was turning into a monster.
“I had too much to drink at a college party I attended with Josh and Laura. When we got home I crawled up to bed to sleep it off. But Laura followed me upstairs and climbed into bed with me.” He answered.
“Why would Laura do something like that?” John asked not believing Trey.
“Because she was a slut, she was banging Brian on the side.” He answered.
“What?” John asked in shock. He finally released Trey’s shirt and took a step back.
“It’s true ask grandpa. The autopsy done on Laura showed recent sexual activity the night she died. Since Josh stayed home that night Grandpa played a hunch and ran DNA. Laura had sex with Brian the night she died.
“I don’t believe it. Laura loved Josh.” John stated shaking his head.
“No, she loved his money.” Trey retorted still disgusted over what Josh’s wife had done.
“I’ll talk to Dad about this.” John muttered feeling sick. “It doesn’t excuse what you did tonight. Josh is in love with that girl, she’s all he talked about on the way home.”
“I know. And I’m sorry Dad, but I can’t undo it.” He replied feeling like a jerk
“Christ! She told Josh that she was a virgin.” John stated his eyes moving over Trey.
“She was lying to him.” Trey lied shrugging his shoulders. He was digging himself into a deep hole. He only hoped he’d be able to crawl out of it.
“I want you on a plane back to Montana.” John ordered.
“Dad I’ve got business to finish up here.” Trey replied shaking his head.
“I don’t care, you’re going back to Montana tonight. Give me what you’re working on I’ll take care of it.” John replied.
“But Dad...” Trey started.
“No Trey. You get your ass back to Montana and you stay there that’s an order. You’re to go into the office and straight home.” John ordered holding up a hand.
“Dad I’m not a child you can’t ground me.” Trey argued. He couldn’t leave California he still needed to take care of the situation with Kristen.
“You’ll do what you’re told or you can kiss your job at Harrington goodbye.” John threatened his face darkening.
“Fine.” Trey muttered there was no use in arguing with his father. Clearly he wasn’t going to be reasonable.
“And another thing Trey I don’t want you to have any further contact with that girl do you understand me?” John warned.
“Dad!” He started to object.
“No, Josh loves this girl. You stay the hell away from her from here on out.”
“Dad it’s over between them.” Trey argued.
“I know your brother; he’ll still want her even after this. And as of right now he’s going to have both of our support. Do you understand me.” John said staring his son down.
“Fine, whatever.” Trey muttered and turned to storm from the office.
“Do what I say Trey, or suffer the consequences.” John warned and watched as his son stormed from the room. Letting out a weary sigh John headed home to the L.A house. He needed to talk to Josh. He didn’t know how he would explain any of this to Jessica.
Josh was in his room when John arrived home. “Son we need to talk.” John said as he entered his son’s bedroom. Josh was standing by the window staring out into the night. His whole world was once again in turmoil.
“There’s nothing to say Dad.” Josh replied turning to look at his father.
“I spoke to Trey. He’s sorry about what happened.” John told him. Josh looked grief stricken.
“I doubt it.” Josh muttered he would never forgive Trey.
“Son I know how you must be feeling.” John told him gently.
“No you don’t.” Josh stated. “You’ve never been backstabbed by your own brother.
“You’re right I haven’t.” John conceded. “I sent Trey back to Montana.”
“He won’t stay there, he’ll be back.” Josh grumbled.
“No he won’t, not if he wants to keep working for Harrington. I told him he’s not to have any further contact with Kristen.” John stated.
“And he agreed?” Josh asked in disgust.
“Yes.” John replied.
“So that’s it than. He uses her for sex and than tosses her aside without a care in the world.” Josh said shaking his head in disgust.
“He’s backing off for you.” John told him noting the disgust in his voice.
“He’s backing off because he doesn’t want to lose his precious position at the company.” Josh retorted.
“Son what are you going to do?” John asked.
“I’m going to go see Kristen tomorrow.” Josh replied.
“You plan to keep seeing her than?”
“Yes, I’m not letting her go. This isn’t her fault Trey seduced her.” Josh answered.
“Be careful son, this girl may not be what she seems?” John advised.
“What do you mean?” Josh questioned hearing the note of disapproval in his father’s voice.
“Trey told me that she was no innocent when he took her.” John answered reluctantly.
“He’s lying.” Josh replied feeling sick at his brother’s continued deceit.
“Son..” John started to say.
“No. Dad I know for a fact that she was a virgin. I may not have slept with her. But we did other stuff, she was a virgin.” Josh said holding his hand up.
“You’ve touched her intimately?” John asked. In order for Josh to know for sure he would have to have had his fingers in her at some point.
“Yes.” Josh nodded remembering the night in question. She had been so hot and tight. It had nearly been impossible to stop. But he had read the fear in her eyes despite her willingness to go on.
“Get some rest Son.” John told him before turning to leave. Trey had lied to him again. What the hell was wrong with him? He didn’t doubt that Josh was telling him the truth. He had always been a terrible liar. But Trey was turning lying into an art form.

"Tell me you’re kidding." Jessica asked growing pale. She was sitting up in bed. John had come into the room and woke her up.
"I wish I was." John answered feeling older than his years.
“How could Trey do this to Joshua? This will destroy Joshua." Jessica stated in anger.
"I know I never should have sent Joshua away on business. Trey's always been so responsible! I can't understand how this could happen." John replied with hurt and confusion.
"Trey's always been a womanizer, but I never thought he would stoop this low." Jessica answered barely concealing her rage. I sometimes wonder if he even has a heart." Jessica stated with sarcasm.

"Don't Jess, I know you’re angry but he is our son." John replied.
"I'm going to talk to Trey." Jessica replied crossing the room.
"No Jess, he’s not here. I sent him back to Montana. No matter what we have to hold this family together. I won't let this destroy our children or, us. So please Jess lets just go to sleep.”
"What about Elizabeth, I have to fly to Paris tomorrow?" Jessica asked, seeing the drawn and tired look on her husband's face. She didn’t want to leave John at a time like this.
“I’ll be fine. Go get our daughter and I’ll see you at the ranch.” He replied with a weary sigh.

Chapter Ten

"You have a very bad habit of disappearing." Trey finally said in a light tone devoid of anger hoping to put Kristen at ease.
"I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do." Kristen answered truthfully still gazing at her lap.
"In the future before you take off please make sure that somebody knows where you’re going." Trey answered lifting her chin to look into her eyes. "I had half the city looking for you." Trey went on as he studied her beautiful face.
"You did? I didn't think you would even bother." Kristen replied truthfully. "Jamie said I was probably just a one night stand." She continued shyly.
"If you had been a simple one night stand I wouldn’t have spent the entire night with you." Trey answered truthfully.

“I’m not having an abortion!” Kristen blurted out. Clearly Trey had slept with other women.
“I’m Catholic. I don’t believe in abortion.” Trey told her.
“Than why did you ask the doctor for the morning after pills?” She asked not believing him.
“That was my concession to you. You’re only sixteen and it seemed unfair to force you to pay for my mistake.” Trey answered.

“I don’t believe in abortion either.” She told him.
“Are you Catholic?” He asked.
“Methodist.” She answered.
“I see.” He said. She would have to convert to his faith. “We have much to talk about. Starting with what you were doing in Arizona with my brother? It bothers me a great deal that you left my bed to run straight to my brother.” He told her.
“I didn’t want to go. But Jamie said we didn’t have a choice. Josh was very insistent that we come. We didn’t want him to call my Grandma. She doesn’t know anything about this.” She explained.
“You shouldn’t have run off. I asked you to wait until I got back.” He replied.
“I know.” She answered softly.
“Did you have sex with my brother while you were in Arizona?” He asked forcing her to look at him.
“No.” She answered turning red. How could he think she would do such a thing? “I want to go home.” She said jerking her arm away.
“There’s still the matter of whether you’re pregnant or not.” He pointed out. He didn’t think she was the type to hop from one bed to another.
"What if I'm pregnant? My mother said she would throw me out if I ever got pregnant." She replied with more than a little dread in her voice.
"Don't worry you'll be taken care of. I won't let anything happen to you. You’re safe with me." Trey replied touching her face gently. "I don't want you to worry; I'll take care of everything." Trey assured her.
"What am I going to tell Josh?" Kristen asked looking up at him with dread in her eyes. "He'll be home soon, how am I going to explain this he'll hate me." Kristen continued quietly. “I left him a note, explaining why I had to leave.”
“Why didn’t you name me in the note?” He asked.
“I didn’t want to cause trouble between you.” She answered sadly.
"He won't hate you; he'll blame me for the whole thing." Trey answered. Knowing in his heart his brother would never forgive him. The guilt of betraying his brother weighed heavily on his heart for there would be no hiding his deception this time. Trey gazed out the window of the limo thinking back to another time of betrayal. Once before Trey had betrayed his brother, he had slept with his brother's wife. He hadn't intended for it to happen but Laura had caught him alone in the barn one evening after he and his friends had been out partying. Trey had drunk too much that night also. And as usual Laura was tipsy on to much wine. But she hadn't been so drunk that she didn't know what she was doing for she had always wanted Trey even though she loved her husband. They had made passionate Love on an old blanket laid out in an empty stall. When it was over Trey drifted to sleep only to be roused in the wee hours of the morning by his good friend Brad. Brad saw to it that Laura was returned to her husband. Luckily Josh had drunk too much and was passed out in his room where several of his friends had drug him. Laura had given birth nine months later to a little girl. By that time Trey was in Europe, married, and expecting his first child. He had returned to the states alone and grieving for the wife he had lost. The first time he saw Laura's child he was stunned by the knowledge he had denied in Europe. The knowledge that he could be the father of his brother's precious child; but if she was indeed his, he would never tell his brother for the knowledge would surely kill his brother. Shaking back to the present Trey hoped that his most recent betrayal would not destroy his brother. Turning toward Kristen he takes her hand and gently squeezes it. It is than that he notices the tears.

"What's wrong?" Trey asked.
"I don't want to hurt Joshua." She answered quietly knowing it would hurt Joshua deeply.
"I don't want to hurt him either." Trey responded truthfully, if he could he would erase the other night. But he couldn't, and that was the hell of it. The limo took them to the Harrington Building. Trey knew his father would be gone for the night. He wouldn’t be able to sneak Kristen into the Beverly Hills house until later that night. His mother was due to leave for Paris early the next morning. He needed to find a place to stash Kristen until this mess was sorted out. His father wouldn’t be in Arizona very long.
“Why are we here?” Kristen asked as he led her into his large office.
“I can’t take you to the house until later tonight. My Mom’s staying at the house and I don’t want Mom to know about this right now.” Trey answered going to his desk to take a seat.
“You’re not going to tell your parents?” She questioned her heart sinking.
“I’m going to tell them, but first I need to settle a few things.” He assured her noting the hurt expression.
“Like what?” She didn’t know whether to trust him or not.
“Like my brother.” He answered with a frown.
“Oh.” Kristen said and sighed. Josh would take it hard she knew. Her mind wandered back to the last night they were together. They had taken a walk on the beach as the sun was setting. Josh had turned toward her pulling her into his arms. They had shared a long tender kiss. When the kiss ended Josh had said “I love you.”
“You do?” She asked in wonder.
“I fell in love with you that first night on the beach.” He told her. He hadn’t given her a chance to reply. He had kissed her again. When she was finally able to catch her breath she had told him she loved him too. And than while he was gone she had jumped into bed with his brother. She was a slut!
“What are you thinking?” Trey asked startling her. He had gotten up from his desk and was towering over her.
“I was thinking how hard it’s going to be to tell Josh.” She answered wrapping her arms around herself.
“Are you in love with my brother?” Trey asked dreading the answer but needing to know.
“I thought I was.” She answered honestly.
“Than why did you sleep with me?” He asked bristling at her answer.
“I don’t know. You made me feel things I’ve never felt before.” She replied feeling miserable.
“Not even with Josh?” He questioned needing to know.
“No.” She said shaking her head.
“Why didn’t you sleep with him?” Trey wondered.
“He said I was too young.” She answered.
His brother was an idiot! Trey thought to himself as his eyes moved over her. He should have staked his claim on her.
“So what do we do?” She asked as her eyes moved around his office taking in everything.
“Do?” Trey questioned.
“Until you can take me to the house.” She replied feeling warm as his eyes moved over her.
“I think I can come up with an idea or two.” He answered moving toward her. He had intended to work on paperwork. But he was driven to take her and remind her of who she belonged too. Pulling her into his arms his mouth lowered to hers. His lips brushed hers lightly drawing whimper of need from her. Her arms moved around his neck as he took procession of her mouth. Fire raced through her body as his mouth moved skillfully over hers. His hand cupped her breast his thumb rubbing over her nipple through the fabric drawing a groan from her. Leaving her mouth his lips traveled down her throat, his mouth burning her skin. Drawing back he pulled her shirt over her head. Her skin was so soft and her scent drove him crazy as his lips moved over her shoulders and down over the swell of her breast. She gasped as he sucked her breast through her bra. Every pull of his mouth brought a throbbing ache between her legs. Unbuckling her bra Trey’s mouth settled over her naked breast. His other hand massaged her other breast before unbuttoning her jeans. No other woman had ever made him feel like this. He had never wanted a woman like this. He was driven to take her by a desire that was so powerful it shook him. Pushing the jeans off her hips, his hand moved up over her thighs. He stroked the throbbing place between her legs through her panties causing her to cry out as an orgasm washed over her. The force of her orgasm caused her legs to buckle. Catching her Trey lowered her to the floor, his mouth moving down over her stomach. Grasping her panties he pulled them off and sat up to pull his tie and shirt off. Kristen laid on the floor and stared up at him her body on fire. She could hardly stand it her body shaking with a need she didn’t fully understand. Trey removed his clothes quickly needing to get inside her body before he exploded. Pushing her legs apart Trey’s body covered hers as he thrust into her drawing a soft cry from her as he plunged deeply into her. She moved her hips raising to meet his thrusts over and over. Her legs wrapped tightly around his waist holding him to her. Trey didn’t hold anything back he gave it all to her his powerful thrusts moving her a crossed the rug. The pleasure built until they couldn’t stand it and with one last powerful thrust they exploded together crying out. Trey collapsed on top of her, he was breathing hard, his heart pounding. They laid their like that holding tight to one another, both of them unsure over what was happening between them.

It was after midnight before Josh and Trey walked into the suite. Josh was disgusted with his brother. His brother’s solution to the strike was to scare the union leaders into cooperating. Josh didn’t want to think about the things, he had witnessed that night. His brother was a cold blooded bastard. He had gotten a lecture from his brother as well about Kristen. Kristen had admitted to Trey that her Grandma was unaware of where she was at. Josh was guilty of kidnapping. Why had Kristen lied to him? Had he put to much pressure on her? Something was wrong. He intended to get some answers from her. Knocking on the guestroom door he walked in. The bedroom was empty he discovered. He started to turn to leave but noticed the letter on the pillow. With a frown he picked it up and opened it.

Dear Josh,
I am so sorry! I had sex with someone last night. I tried to tell you, but I couldn’t make the words come out. I’m going home. I’m sorry I let you down.

Love,
Kristen

Josh just stared down at the note anger washing over him. He glanced up sensing a presence and found Trey leaning against the door jam. “This is all you’re fault.” Josh stated rising from the bed. He crumpled the paper and tossed it on the floor.

“What? Where’s Kristen?” Trey asked his eyes moving to the floor where the crumpled paper lay.
“Gone!” Josh muttered as he brushed past his brother. “I’ll finish things up here, and than I’m handing my resignation in.”
Trey didn’t say anything. Walking over he picked up the note from the floor. His eyes quickly scanned the note. Christ! Well it could have been worse she could have named him in the note. Not that it mattered. The pregnancy test had come back positive.

Kristen and Jamie were seated in a waiting room at a Planned Parenthood Clinic. Both are clearly upset. "I don't see why I have to have another pregnancy test. We only did it twice." Kristen argued.
“He didn’t use protection, and it only takes one time Kristen." Seeing how upset Kristen was Jamie said..."Look Kristen I don't think you’re pregnant, but better safe than sorry."
After a few minutes Kristen’s name was called, Kristen got up and followed a nurse into a room where a nurse conducted a pregnancy test. When the test was done Kristen exited the room and headed to the waiting area where Jamie was waiting.
"They said they'll call us with the results tomorrow." Kristen told her cousin.
"Good, let's go home grandma wants to see you." Jamie replied as they walked out of the waiting area.

When John arrived at the office, he entered the building and headed toward the elevator. Arriving at the elevator he pushed the up button but before he could step in he is, approached by a reporter, of low ethics.
"Mr. Harrington, I was wondering if you could shed some light on the young woman seen in your sons company last at the Elizabeth Taylor Charity gala. It's rumored that she might be the next Mrs. Harrington, and yet oddly enough no one seems to know who she is. It couldn't be that your son is going to marry a commoner after his money." The reporter asked in a quick succession.

"I haven't the slightest idea who she is, and as for marriage Trey has no plans that I know of." John answered impatiently.
"It couldn't be that you don't know because you’re feuding with your son over his current relationship." The reporter asked his trap well placed.
"I'm not even going to dignify that with an answer, now get out of my building before I call security." John threatened before stepping into the waiting elevator. The door closed in the reporter’s face.
"Your messages are on your desk, as is your mail. Oh and the Boarding School in Paris called about your daughter it seems she's in trouble. They said it was very important that they speak with you as soon as possible." Rhonda informed him. "Shall I get them?" She asked.
"Yes you'd better do that first; I wonder what that girl has done now." John muttered before entering his office. Once inside he walked to his desk, setting down his brief case he picks up his messages and goes through them. A few seconds later a buzzer sounds. Dropping the messages John presses a button. "Yes."
"Mr. Harrington, the school is on line one." John hears through the intercom. John takes a seat in his chair, before picking up the phone and pushing a button.
"John Harrington." John says into the phone.

"Mr. Harrington, I'm calling in regards to your daughter." The woman said her tone serious.

"What has Elizabeth done this time?" John asked his patience running thin.

"She was caught in bed with a young man from a neighboring military school. This is not your daughter’s first offense at this School; she has been caught several times sneaking off and back onto campus at all hours of the night. We simply will not tolerate this behavior any longer. Your daughter is wrecking havoc on all that this school stands for. Therefore I have no choice but to expel her from school. I would appreciate it if you would see fit to come and get her immediately." The woman informed John sternly.
"Now wait a minute, I sent my daughter there because your school is considered the finest boarding school in the world. And now you’re telling me that a boy from a neighboring school was found in her room. What kind of supervision, does your school offer anyway?" John replied his tone very angry.
"Mr. Harrington we offer the finest education in the world but we are not a jailhouse. We set rules and it is expected that they will be followed. Your daughter however seems not to understand that rules are for her benefit and has sought to break them at every turn." She answered.

"I had hoped you would make a Lady of her, and instead she has fallen even more by the way side. Has she been tested for pregnancy?" John asked.
"Yes, she has, and the test came back negative." She again answered him.
"Thank God for that, I will send my wife to retrieve her from your school. I'm sorry for any embarrassment she may have caused the school." John stated some of the anger leaving his voice.
"Thank you, I'm sorry we couldn't do more for your daughter." The woman replied sincerely before hanging up. In his office John hangs up with a sigh. Pressing a button he waits for Rhonda to answer before saying...
“See if you can find my wife, I need to speak with her as soon as possible." John ordered.

Across town in a simple townhouse Kristen and her cousin have just arrived to see her Grandma and Uncle Russell. Kristen hugs her grandmother warmly.
"Are you having fun sweetheart." Bernice asked as they break apart.
"I'm having lots of fun grandma." Kristen answered managing to sound happy.
"Has Jennifer shown you around L.A.?" Bernice asked.
"Oh yes grandma, I've seen so many neat things." Kristen lied smoothly.
“Did you enjoy visiting Santa Diego?” Bernice asked her.
“Yes. Jamie’s friends were lots of fun.” Kristen replied feeling guilty. The lies just went on and on.
"Jamie, can I see you in my office for a minute." Russell asked of his daughter. Jamie followed her Dad into his office. He shut the door and walked to his desk.
"What's up Dad?" Jamie asked.
"Are you and Kristen having fun?" Russell asked.
"Yeah, I've been showing Kristen all around the city." Jamie lied.
"And you haven't let her out of your sight since she's been here." Russell asked.
"No, why do you ask?" Jamie asked sensing a trap.
"Well I happen to be reading the society page in today’s paper." Russell answered.
"So what's that got to do with Kristen?" Jamie asked.
"See for yourself." Russell said handing the paper over. Jamie takes the paper and there before her eyes is a picture of Kristen in an evening gown standing by the very rich Trey Harrington. Before she can say it's not Kristen, Jamie’s eyes fall on the accompanying article. She turns the page and finds more pictures of her cousin taken around L.A.

"Don't bother to lie to me, those pictures are of Kristen. What I want to know is how did she fall into company with Trey Harrington?" Russell asked.

"I took Kristen to a beach party and she met Joshua Harrington there. She must have met Trey through him." Jamie answered leaving out quite a few details.

"So let me get this straight, you've let Kristen run all around L.A with a stranger." Russell asked in amazement.
"Dad, I met Joshua earlier this week. Its not like he's a street bum, he's rich. As for Trey, it's like I said, I don't know how she fell in with him but who cares he's rich." Jamie answered.
"Jamie, when will you learn to take some responsibility? I entrust Kristen into your care, and you sell her to the richest bidder." Russell replied.
"Dose grandma know?" Jamie asked fearfully.
"If she did, you wouldn't be standing here right now." Russell answered sharply. "Now you listen, I don't want you to let Kristen out of your sight from here on out. If anything were to happen to her heads would roll." Russell ordered firmly. Jamie just nodded. But inside she was sick with fear at the thought of Kristen being pregnant and having to explain her part in the mess.

John was at work in his office when the buzzer sounded. He pressed a button and says...
"Yes, what is it Rhonda?" John asked not looking up.
"Mr. Harrington, your wife is on line two." Rhonda answered.

"Thank you Judy." John replied picking up the phone. "Darling I'm so glad Judy was able to find you." John said into the phone. Jessica is seated at a table in the dinning room with a cellular phone. A salad is in front of her as is a tall glass of ice tea.
"John what's wrong, they said it was urgent?" Jessica asked. "Has something happened to the boys?" Her worry was evident in her voice.
"No, it's Elizabeth. She's been expelled from school." John answered her.
"Whatever for?" Jessica asked in surprise.
"Apparently she and a boy from another school were caught in bed together." John answered leaning back in his chair.
"Good lord, what are we going to do with her?" Jessica asked her disappointment apparent.
"I don't know you'll have to fly to Paris and get her." John responded feeling very tired.
"Don't worry Darling, I'll fly out immediately. I think it's time I had a serious talk with our daughter, she's getting out of control." Jessica assured her husband sensing the defeat in his voice.
"Thank you Darling, I'll see you back at the ranch." John replied quietly.
"I love you." Jessica answered softly.
"I love you too." John replied. "Bye Darling." John hung up the phone with a sigh.

Across town Jessica hung up a worried frown on her face.
"Jessica." Amy says coming to stand beside Jessica's table.
"Amy, it's so good to see you." Jessica replied looking up in startled surprise she quickly rises from her chair to hug her. Amy was one of her dearest friends. They had been friends for over twenty years.
"It's good to see you to. I've missed you." Amy replied taking a seat across from Jessica. "So tell me why were you frowning just now?" Amy asked.
"I just spoke with John. Elizabeth has been kicked out of school." Jessica answered.
"I'm sorry Jessica." Amy replied with concern.
"Elizabeth is going to put me in an early grave." Jessica stated. "But enough about me how is Max?" Jessica asked changing the subject.
"He's fine." Amy replied not wanting to pry into Jessica's affairs. "We just got back from London." Amy told her.
"Did you see Maggie, while you were there?" Jessica asked.
"Yes, we had dinner with her and Blake." Amy answered. "Jessica have you seen Gus lately?"
"No, he and Woodrow are in Texas." Jessica answered.
"Oh, what fools errand is he on now?" Amy asked with some bitterness.
"He and Woodrow are checking on some oil fields down there, at least that's what John told me." Jessica answered. "You never got over Gus did you Amy?" Jessica asked.
"I love Max very much Jessica, as for Gus he made his choice years ago when he chose friendship over our marriage." Amy answered defensively.
"Gus loves you very much Amy, he always has, but Woodrow is his partner, and friend. Men can be very stubborn about business and friendship, John is the same way."
"Whatever his reasons he broke my heart, and when he did all love for him died." Amy lied.

"Jamie what's going to happen if I'm pregnant?" Kristen asked from the sofa where she is lying on her back staring at the ceiling.
"I don't know Kristen, let's just hope your not." Jamie answered from a nearby chair.
"A week ago I had never been kissed, and now I might be pregnant. What am I going to tell Joshua when he comes back?" Kristen asked back?"
"Why did you sleep with Trey anyway, I thought you loved Joshua?" Jamie asked.
"I do love Joshua, but I love Trey too." Kristen answered. "How can twin brothers be so different?" Kristen asked. "Joshua made me feel special and loved, but Trey made me feel like a beautiful Princess. I felt so safe with him. I can't really explain it, but from the moment I met him I've felt like I belong to him." Kristen continued quietly.
"Kristen do you think Trey will take responsibility for his child if you’re pregnant." Jamie asked hopefully.
"I don't know?" Kristen answered truthfully. She doubted it.

Across town John was leaving the office in a very foul mood when he saw Trey stepping off the elevator.
"What are you doing here? I sent you to Arizona." John questioned in surprise.
"Dad, I didn't think you would still be here." Trey said the surprise evident on his face.
"Well it just so happens that I would have been out of here sooner except that I’ve had to handle all of your work the last couple days.” John answered. "Step into my office I want a word with you." John ordered. John watched as his son crossed to his office and entered. "Rhonda, you can go home now." John told his secretary before entering his office, where he found his son pouring a drink. "Okay, what the hell is going on?" John demanded noting the drink in his son's hand.

"Nothing" Trey lied before swallowing the contents in his glass in one gulp.
"I haven't seen you take a drink since Brian and Laura’s accident. What’s going on? Is it the project in Arizona?" John replied his anger fading under his concern.
"I took care of the strike.” Trey said and poured himself another drink. He didn’t dare tell his Dad the truth. He could just imagine his father’s reaction to him saying "Dad I had sex with a sixteen year old virgin. The same girl Joshua is in love with." That statement would go over really well and than he could add “Oh and she’s pregnant with my child.” His father would kill him.
“Than why are you drinking?” John questioned as he studied his son.
“It’s been a long week.” Trey muttered running a hand through his hair. He needed to find Kristen. But that was proving to be a difficult task.
"Did you and Josh get into a fight?” John guessed.
“He wasn’t too happy about me showing up.” He replied setting down the glass in his hand.
“How did you get the strike taken care of so quickly?” John asked convinced that something was wrong.
“I did what had to be done. Josh wasn’t too happy with my methods.” Trey replied. He intended to search Joshua’s office to see if he could get an address for Kristen.
“Christ what did you do?” John asked.
“I showed Josh how problems are handled.” Trey said with a shrug.
“Tell me you didn’t kill anyone?” John groaned he was well aware of Trey’s methods.
“No. Josh never would have gone along with that.” He replied. His brother didn’t agree with his methods.
“I wish you’d make more of an effort with Joshua.” John said with a sigh.
“Josh doesn’t want my help. He told me he plans to resign when he gets done in Arizona.” Trey told his dad.
“Dammit! Trey what the hell did you do?” He demanded anger evident in his voice.
“I did what you told me to do. I took care of the mess in Arizona. Do you know why you couldn’t reach Josh? He was off playing with that sixteen year old girl I told you about.” Trey responded.
“What?”
“That’s right she was staying with him at the hotel. It gets better her family had know idea she was with him.” He told his father, he was still pissed that she had run back to his brother.
“I’m going to kill him.” John muttered. “Are you telling me that he’s sleeping with her?”
“She was staying in his room.” Trey replied feeling at stab of guilt over screwing his brother. But he needed his Dad’s attention off of him for a while until he could settle things with Kristen.
“I’ll put a stop to that.” John muttered and walked to his desk.
“What are you going to do?” Trey asked.
“I’m going to Arizona.” John answered.
“I’ll take care of things here.” Trey told him. He left his Dad to make arrangements to fly to Arizona.
Walking out of the office he headed to his brother's office. Entering the dark office he switched the lights on, and headed for his brother’s desk. Trey searched the desk but found nothing. With a sigh Trey left his brother's office. As he headed for the elevator a thought struck him. Heading toward his own office Trey turned on the lights, and walked to his desk. Picking up the phone he punched in a number. "Dino its Trey, I want you to check all the clinics in L.A, find out if Kristen has been tested for pregnancy in any of them..." Trey ordered. "Her last name is Anderson. Start the search immediately; I don't care if it takes all night. Did you place men at every possible hang out in the area?" Trey asked... "Good, call me if you find out anything." With that he hung up. Getting up from the desk he walked out of the office, turning off the lights and closing the door.

Kristen and Jamie had again hit the streets of L.A. They entered a pizza place; walking through the restaurant they took a seat in a booth. Kristen didn’t notice A.J, who is seated at a nearby table. Taking his cell phone out he called Dino.
"Dino, its A.J. I found her she's at pizza palace her and her cousin just walked in." A.J informed him.
"Good, I'll inform the boss in the meantime you don't let that girl out of your sight." Dino ordered.
"Should I talk to her?" A.J asked gazing across the room at Kristen.
"No, you might scare her; just keep a low profile until the boss arrives." Dino answered before hanging up. He watched Kristen who was talking with her cousin. After a few moments a waitress went over to take their orders.

Meanwhile across town Trey had just gotten word from Dino about Kristen's location. "Good work Dino, I'm on my way over there now." Trey told Dino from the phone in his limo.
"Sir there's something else you should know, I had Rob check with all the area clinics. He found records on Kristen at a Planned Parenthood Clinic. She apparently underwent a pregnancy test there. Rob talked to her Doctor and with a little persuasion he informed Rob of the results of the test." Dino informed Trey taking a moment before going on. "Sir, the tests confirm that she is in the very early stages of pregnancy." Dino finished.
"Thank you Dino, you've done very well, I'll be in touch." And with that Trey hung up the phone. The results were of no surprise, he had already spoken to the Doctor he had examine Kristen.
"What do you want to do now?" Jamie asked of Kristen.
"Why don't we take a walk on the beach?" Kristen suggested longing to clear her head.
"Sure, why not?" Jamie replied picking up the bill. With that they get up from the table and head to the counter to pay the bill. Once the bill is paid they head out the door, unaware that A.J is following them. They get into Jamie’s car. A.J gets into his car and when they pull out he follows them at a distance. It took about 15 minutes but they soon arrived at the beach. Leaving Jamie’s car they start walking down the beach each lost in their own thoughts. A.J phoned Trey on his cell phone.
"Sir, it's A.J, your girl is walking on the beach near Park Place." A.J reported. "Should I follow them?" A.J asked.
"No A.J, I'll be there in a few minutes stay where you are." Trey ordered before hanging up.
Kristen and Jamie wandered down the beach. Kristen's thoughts were troubled.
"Do you think Trey will take responsibility if you’re pregnant?" Jamie asked for the second time that day."
"I don't know, I think so." Kristen answered doubtfully. "I know Joshua would have if I were pregnant with his child." Kristen continued sure of the love Joshua had shown her.
"But he's not the one you slept with." Jamie stated. "Honest to God Kristen you date one brother for nearly a week without doing anything, and than along comes the older brother and you just jump into the sack with him on the first date." She replied slightly exasperated with her cousin.
"He has such a powerful aura to him, I felt drawn to him in a way I never was to Joshua. It was like destiny meant us to be together." Kristen answered wistfully. They continued down the beach unaware of Trey's arrival on the beach. Kristen sensed his approach as a wolf senses its mate, and turned to stare at his approaching figure. Dressed in a dark suit it was hard to make him out in the darkness. Jamie also turned gazing at the approaching figure with some alarm.
"It's alright it is only Trey." Kristen assured Jamie when she would have fled.
"How do you know?" Jennifer asked unable to see anything in the darkness surrounding them.
"I can sense him." Kristen answered simply.
"You shouldn't be walking on the beach at night alone, it’s dangerous." He informed them. "Come I will walk you back there is much to talk about." Trey told them leading them back toward their car. Kristen was at a lost for words, so she quietly followed Trey back toward the cars. Nothing is said until they reach the cars. Trey turned to Jamie and said.
"If you don't mind I would like to speak to Kristen alone." Trey replied firmly going on to say... "I'll bring her home when we are done." With that Trey reached out to take Kristen by the arm leading her toward his limo. A stunned Jamie can only look on as Kristen is led away. Reaching the car Trey said gently but firmly..."Get in the car." Having no other choice Kristen obeyed him and got into the waiting limo. Trey followed suit and the car door is shut by one of Trey's bodyguards. The car pulled out of the parking lot. Jamie watched the car and wondered silently what fate would befall her cousin this night.

She hurried from the Hotel room not wanting to face Trey and his damn abortion pills. Hurrying down the hall, she used the stairs to avoid running into any of Trey's guards. Arriving at the lobby door she joined a group of people headed out of the hotel. Once she was outside Kristen asked the Bellman to get her a cab. A cab pulled up shortly there after, she jumped into the cab just as Dino exited the Hotel meaning to stop her. Shaking his head Dino headed back into the Hotel. The cab headed to her cousin's apartment. To Kristen the ride seemed to last forever. Arriving at the apartments Kristen paid the driver and rushed upstairs. Ringing the doorbell until her cousin opened the door.
"We need to talk." Kristen said barging into the apartment.
"I’ll say! What the hell is going on?" Jamie asked shutting the door.
"I slept with Josh’s older brother." There she had said it.
"What do you mean you slept with his brother? I thought you were with Josh." Jamie replied in confusion.
"Trey and I had sex Jamie; I'm not a virgin anymore." Kristen announced to her cousin.
“That’s just great.” Jamie said throwing up her arms. “Why? I thought you liked Josh.”
“I do.” Kristen said quietly. She had no answer for her cousin. Hearing a knock she glanced at the door.
“Great! The driver is here.” Jamie said and started for the door.
“What driver?”
“Josh said he was sending a limo to pick us up.” Jamie replied before answering the door. There was no time for further discussion. The driver grabbed their bags and carried them out the door. They followed him to the car where he loaded their bags and opened the door for them. The car was a long white limousine. They took a seat in the car.
“Jamie, I can’t go to Arizona. I can’t face Josh.” Kristen told her as the car sped toward the Airport.
“You don’t have a choice Kristen. You’re going to have to talk to Josh.” Jamie told her. She poured herself a drink from the bar.
“You don’t understand. I might be pregnant. Trey didn’t use a condom.” Kristen told her.
“What?” Jamie choked out. Her whole life was flashing in front of her eyes.
“Trey didn’t use a condom.”
“My God!” Jamie muttered.
“What am I going to do?”
Jamie had no answer for her cousin. All she could do was pray Kristen wasn’t pregnant. She listened as Kristen related the entire story to her cousin. She ended by telling her cousin about the morning after pills.
“Kristen the morning after pills is the best solution. You can’t have the baby if you’re pregnant.” She told her cousin when she had finished with the story.
“I’m not killing the baby.” Kristen replied stubbornly. They had arrived at the airport. The driver saw to their bags, and escorted them to the waiting plane. They picked up their tickets and were seated in first class. Not that either of them enjoyed the flight. How was she ever going to explain what she had done to Josh?

Across town John was seated at the breakfast table reading the paper. He flipped to the society page and found a picture of Trey and a young blonde. His eyes scanned the accompanying headline that read "Will this be the next Harrington Bride!" Tossing the paper down John rubbed his chin thoughtfully. Richard entered the room, and John looked up.

"Good morning Sir." The butler greeted.
"Richard, did my son come home last night?" John asked.
"No Sir, I was just down to his room, apparently he stayed out again." The man answered.
"Is Dino around, I'd like to speak to him." John asked.
"No Sir, he's with Trey I believe, in fact nearly all of the boys are with him Sir." The man answered after a moment.
"Did they leave word as to where they could be reached?" John asked beginning to get annoyed.
"No Sir, Dino said he would check in but he hasn't yet." The Butler responded.
"Well that's just great, not only is my son missing but so are half of my employees! When Dino calls find out where he is?" John said rising from the table in anger. "And if Trey calls please inform him that I am at the office and he is to report in immediately." With that John stormed out of the room.
“It’s for you.” Dino said handing Trey the phone with a grimace.
“Hi Dad!” Trey said.
“Where the hell are you?” John demanded.
“I’m headed into the office. Why?” Trey replied.
“Things are going to hell in Arizona. The union is still on strike.” John answered angrily.
“Christ Josh was supposed to handle that.” Trey muttered.

“Well he isn’t. I called out there and no one knows where he is.” John replied. “You’ll have to go.”
“Dad I can’t go to Arizona. I have a situation here that needs handling.” Trey told him.
“The strike is costing us millions! You get your ass out there and clean up that mess!” John ordered.
“What about Josh?” Trey asked rubbing his neck.
“Clearly he can’t handle the job. You handle it.” John said before slamming the phone down.
“Shit! Call the Airport; tell them to get the jet ready. We’re flying to Arizona.” Trey ordered in disgust. Damn Josh! Couldn’t he do anything right?
“What about the girl?” Dino asked.
“She’ll have to wait.” Trey said rubbing the back of his neck. Kristen had taken off after he left her that morning. She had managed to get by his guards. “Have some of the boys track her down. It shouldn’t take more than twenty four hours to wrap this up.”
“Yes Sir.” Dino said.

The flight to Arizona was the longest of Kristen’s life. How could she face Josh after sleeping with his brother? What was wrong with her? “I can’t go through with this.” Kristen muttered. They were seated in first class.
“Sure you can. Just don’t say anything about what happened with Trey.” Jamie advised.
“I can’t lie to Josh.” Kristen replied.
“Than tell him the truth, it’s up to you!” Jamie said with a shrug. “I don’t see the point of telling Josh. You’ll be flying back to Spokane in a couple days. It’s not like you’ll be seeing him again.”

“Unless I’m pregnant.” Kristen pointed out.
“Let’s just pray that your not.” Jamie replied. Her life flashed in front of her every time she thought about Kristen being pregnant.
Maybe Jamie was right she thought. Once she left California it would be over with Josh. And Trey clearly didn’t want her. She was still hurting over what he had done. He had used her for sex. She would never trust him again!

Josh was waiting for them in the Airport Terminal. He gave Kristen a long hug. “I should have brought you with me to begin with.” He told her quietly his lips brushing hers. He didn’t notice the photographer that snapped their picture. “Come on let’s get out of here.” He said.
“What about are bags?” Kristen asked. She had never felt so lousy.
“All taken care of.” He told her guiding her through the Airport. They climbed into a waiting limo. The drive from the Airport was quick. Josh pointed out various attractions. He escorted them up to his suite of rooms when they arrived at the hotel. Which was a five star resort, Josh was staying in the Presidential suite located a top the hotel. Kristen and Jamie wandered through the huge suite. There was a master bedroom, master bath, two guest rooms and bathes. And a living room, full bar, and huge patio. “Have you eaten?” Josh asked Kristen as she wandered around.
“We ate on the plane.” Kristen answered. Just the thought of eating made her sick. Her stomach was so upset. She walked out onto the patio and stared down at the pool. “Let’s go swimming.” She called to Josh. She really didn’t want to be alone with him.
“Sure.” Josh said coming out onto the patio. He wrapped his arms around her from behind. “I missed you.”
“I missed you too.” She said as guilt washed over her.
“Kristen the luggage is here.” Jamie called from the living room.
“Great let’s go get out suits on.’ Kristen said pulling away from Josh. They quickly changed and headed down to the pool. The pool was beautiful, and Kristen enjoyed swimming in the large pool that was complete with water falls. She enjoyed playing with Josh. And for a few hours was able to relax. As the sun dropped from the sky they headed back upstairs to change into their clothes for dinner. Josh was on the phone talking when Kristen emerged from the bedroom in a pair of black slacks and a white silk top. Josh had changed into a pair of black dress slacks and a blue shirt. Kristen started for the sofa, but stopped as the doors to the suite opened and Trey walked in followed by Dino. Trey and Kristen froze each in shock.

“Trey what in the hell are you doing here?” Josh demanded.
“Dad sent me to take care of the strike.” Trey managed unable to take his eyes off Kristen. The little bitch had run right back to his brother!
“What?” Josh asked. “I’m handling the project.”
“Really? You were sent down here to prevent the strike, and the union is on strike.” Trey pointed out recovering himself.
“I’m handling it.” Josh said defensively.
“How? It looks like to me your playing around.” Trey told him with a glare.

“I’m meeting with the union heads first thing in the morning.” Josh answered.
“Dad sent me here to mop up this mess.” Trey replied.
“Good luck.” Josh muttered.
“Come on let’s go get something to eat.” Josh told Kristen who was staring at the floor.
“You’re not going anywhere.” Trey told him.
“Excuse me.” Josh said.
“You’re coming with me. We’re going to take care of this Union thing.” Trey told him.
“It’s after six. The union is closed.” Josh pointed out in exasperation.
“Than will pay them a visit at home!” Trey replied.
“Fine! You take care of it.” Josh said with a shrug.
“I don’t think so. This is your damn mess! And you’re going to help clean it up. Because I’m sick of bailing your ass out! You need to learn to do your job!” Trey said. “Let’s go!” he said jerking the door open.
“I’ve got to go. You can get something to eat downstairs. Just charge it to the room.” Josh said in exasperation.
“It’s ok.” Kristen replied her eyes darting in Trey’s direction. He was staring at her anger evident on his face.
“I’ll be back later.” Josh said leaning down to kiss her. To his surprise Kristen wrapped her arms about his neck pressing her body against his. She kissed him eagerly. The kiss was for Trey’s benefit. She wanted to hurt him as much as he had hurt her.
“Now Josh.” Trey said anger evident in his voice. The little bitch was playing with fire. Josh broke the kiss and walked toward the door with a grin on his face. He stopped to answer his cell phone. Hearing his daughter’s voice he said... ”I need to take this. He crossed the room toward the patio. Going out to the patio he closed the door.
“You get around.” Trey told Kristen grabbing her arm.
“Let go of me.” She said trying to jerk her arm free.
“What the hell are you doing in Arizona?”
“Josh sent for me.” Kristen answered.
“Quite the little bed hopper aren’t you.” Trey said giving her a shake.
“I’m not sleeping with Josh.” Kristen told him the color draining from her face.
“Let her go. She’s telling the truth Josh sent for her. “Jamie put in.
“You didn’t have to come.” Trey pointed out.
“Josh said that if our Grandma wouldn’t let her come visit him he would call her himself. She had to come, our Grandma doesn’t know about you guys.” Jamie answered quickly.
“I asked you to wait for me.” Trey told her releasing her arm.
“Why so you could force me to take your damn pills? I’m not taking them, so you can just forget it.” Kristen told him crossing her arms.

Before Trey could respond Josh entered the room. Turning he headed toward the door. He would deal with her later. Kristen watched as the door closed behind them. Going into the guest room she locked the door. Sitting down she quickly wrote out a letter for Josh. She than zipped her suitcase up. Taking the letter she set it on the pillow on her bed. “I’m going back to California.” She told Jamie.
“Good idea.” Jamie said and went to fetch her bag. They slipped out of the room and headed down to the lobby. It was time to go home.

The next morning Trey was up with the sun. Walking out onto the balcony he stared down at the city below. He had really screwed up last night. He’d made love to an innocent sixteen year old girl. He could be charged with rape, his father would kill him. It had to have been the bourbon he had consumed. He hadn't used his head as a result. But inside he knew it was his own weakness that had caused him to bed her. He had wanted Kristen from the moment he set eyes on her. And no matter the cost he intended to keep her. Kristen had been his first virgin; even Francisca had been experienced in the ways of men before he met her. Turning from the balcony he headed for the shower hoping to clear his head. As the water poured over his head he considered his options. The wisest course would be to walk away. He knew his brother would still want her even after this. And Josh was much better suited to her. He would be able to love and care for her. She would be much happier with his brother. But could he let her go? It didn’t really matter. She was only sixteen in a few more days she would be leaving for home. And it was unlikely her parents would allow him to date her. Besides it would cause a scandal if he dated someone so young. Maybe when she got older? Christ! He didn’t want to give her up. He had never wanted a woman the way he wanted her. Making love to her had been sheer heaven. He didn’t want to give that up. Even now he could feel how hot and tight her body had been. It was amazing that he was able to fit her at all. He froze as a sudden realization washed over him. He hadn’t used a condom! He had made love to her twice, and failed to use protection both times. He had been very careful since Francesca. He had suspected from the start that Francesca’s pregnancy was no accident. He had only had unprotected sex with her once, and than only because she swore she was on the pill. He had trusted her. He had never before dared to have unprotected sex. Any number of women would have loved to trap him into marriage. And having been caught in that trap once, he had sworn it would never again happen. What if he had gotten her pregnant? Oddly he found he wasn’t horrified by the thought. He would have to marry her if she was pregnant his parents would demand it of him. He wanted to marry her he realized. Some how she had managed to get under his skin, but she wouldn’t get into his heart he vowed.

In the bedroom Kristen woke to the sound of a shower, and to the knowledge that she was no longer a virgin as memories of the previous night filled her head. Sitting up she pulled the sheet up to cover her breasts just as Trey emerged from the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist. “Good morning.” He said as he walked toward an open closet he pulled out a clean suit. Going to a dresser he pulled out underwear and socks. Dropping the towel to the floor he got dressed. Kristen just stared as he dropped the towel. He pulled on his underwear and pants. He glanced at Kristen whose eyes quickly darted to the floor. He grinned as her face turned a deep red. “We need to talk about last night.” He said and waited for her to meet his gaze.

“Why?” She asked relieved to see that he had his pants on.
“Are you on birth control?” He asked as he pulled his shirt on. He kept his voice casual not wanting to alarm her. The kid looked ready to run.
“No.” She answered shaking her head.
“Why don’t you take a shower and get cleaned up. I’ll bring some clothes in for you. We can talk over breakfast.” He told her. He wasn’t surprised he hadn’t expected a virgin to be on the pill. He would contact a doctor and have a pregnancy test started. He knew he had options available such as the morning after pill. But he had been raised Catholic and taught to value the life of all innocents. He couldn’t quite stomach the idea of killing his child. Still Kristen might not want the baby. She was so young, and it wouldn’t be fair to force such a thing on her. Still if she wanted an abortion she would have to decide quickly. He would allow her to terminate the pregnancy now; but not later. He watched as she scampered into the bathroom and closed the door. He heard the lock click. He buttoned his shirt, leaving the top three buttons undone. He stepped into the living room. Dino was seated in a chair reading the paper. “Dino I need you to contact Dr. James Forrest and have him come straight over here. I need him to run a pregnancy test.” He saw the surprise register in Dino’s eyes.

“Yes Sir.” He said reaching for his phone. Trey headed into the guestroom to retrieve some clothes for Kristen. He selected a pale blue sundress. He also selected a white lace bra and panties as well. Taking the items into the master bedroom he set them on the bed. He than picked up his watch, and ring from the dresser. Kristen took her time in the shower finally emerging in a towel. She came to a halt as she noticed Trey standing by the window. Spotting her clothes she quickly gathered them up and hurried back toward the bathroom. She emerged a few minutes later fully dressed. She started across the room for the door intending to leave.
“Whoa. Not so fast we need to talk.” Trey said grabbing her arm. He led her toward the bed taking a seat he urged her to sit down. “I’ve sent for a doctor and he should be here soon. He’s going to examine you.” Trey told her turning to look at her.
“I don’t need to be examined.” She replied staring at the floor.
“It’s just a precaution. He’s also going to do a blood test on you.” He went on.
“Why?” She asked glancing up from the floor.
“Too run a pregnancy test.” He answered with a sigh. “I didn’t wear a condom.”
“You mean I could get pregnant?” She asked as the color drained from her face.
“It’s a possibility.” He answered.
“My Mom’s going to kill me.” She moaned into her hands.
“Take it easy. I doubt you’re pregnant. But we need to be sure.” He told her.
“What am I going to tell Josh?” She asked quietly. She had messed up big time.
“I’ll talk to Josh.” He told her quietly. “Let’s get you something to eat before the doctor shows up.”
“Ok.” She mumbled allowing him to pull her up.
“Don’t worry. Everything will work out alright.” He lied giving her a squeeze.
Breakfast was a very quiet affair, both of them lost in their own thoughts. The Doctor’s arrival did nothing to soothe Kristen’s nerves. She followed the Doctor into the master bedroom at Trey’s urging. But once the door was closed she found herself being contrary. She refused to let the Doctor examine her. She did however agree to the blood test. She said a silent prayer as the blood was being drawn.
“Mr. Harrington.” The Doctor said as he came out of the bedroom and crossed to where Trey was standing.
“That was quick.” Trey commented.
“Miss Anderson refused to let me examine her. She did allow me to draw her blood.” The Doctor said when Trey started toward the door. He stopped and turned toward the Doctor. “She needs to be examined. There was a lot of blood.”
“Bleeding is perfectly normal. And some girls bleed more than others their first time. I gave her a prescription to help with any discomfort she might be having.” He assured him. “Here is the prescription for the morning after pill. The sooner she takes it the better. And she’ll need to follow up with a Doctor a week after taking the pill.”
“How soon will you have the results?” Trey asked taking the slip of paper from the doctor.
“In a couple hours.” The Doctor answered.
“Good call me as soon as you have the results.” Trey said leading the Doctor to the door. Kristen slowly eased the door to the bedroom closed. She had listened to their conversation. Clearly it didn’t matter whether she was pregnant or not. Trey would insist on an abortion. Tears streamed from her eyes. He didn’t care anything for her. He had simply used her. She walked over to the bed crawling onto it and burying her head in a pillow. She wept into the pillow until there were no more tears to cry. Sitting up she wiped her eyes with the sheet.
“Kristen. I need to go into the office for a couple hours.” Trey told her as he entered the room. “What’s wrong?” He said coming to a halt next to the bed. Her eyes were red from crying.
“Nothing, I’m fine. Just a little tired. I should be going.” She assured him scooting to the edge of the bed.
“You’ve been crying.” It was a statement.
“No.”
“We need to talk. I want you to stay here until I get back.” He told her lifting her chin so that she was looking at him. She had dark circles under her eyes. “I also want you to get some rest while I’m gone. You should have let the Doctor examine you.”
“I’m fine.” She said.
“I’ll see you in a little while.” He said leaning down to brush a kiss on her forehead. She watched him cross the room and leave. With a sigh she laid down. Maybe it was for the best her mother would kill her if she was pregnant. But did that make killing the baby right? She didn’t think so. The baby would be part of her. No matter what she would keep it safe. There would be no abortion. How would she ever explain this to Jamie? She needed to call and check in with her cousin. Sitting up she reached for the phone and dialed her cousin’s. Her cousin picked up on the first ring.
“Hi Jamie, its Kristen.”
“Kristen! Where the hell are you? Josh has been calling for you.” Jamie demanded.
“Josh called? What did you tell him?” Kristen asked fearfully.
“I thought you were with him so imagine my surprise when he called to talk to you. I told him I thought you went to a party with him. Turns out he’s in Arizona. He was pretty upset and told me to have you call him as soon as you came back. So where the hell are you?” She demanded again.

“At a hotel.” Kristen answered reluctantly.
“With who?”
“Josh’s brother.” She answered miserably.
“Well that’s just great Kristen. Josh called first thing this morning wanting to talk to you. I told him you were asleep. He purchased tickets for us to go to Arizona. He wants us to come and stay with him in Arizona.” Jamie told her.
“You told him no didn’t you?” Kristen asked.
“I tried to. But he said that if it was a problem with Grandma he would talk to her himself. So I told him it was no problem.” Jamie answered with a sigh. “We leave in two hours.”
“What? Are you crazy? We can’t go to Arizona Grandma will kill us.” Kristen yelled.
“I already cleared it with Grandma. She thinks I’m taking you to see some friends of mine in San Diego.” Jamie answered. “So get your ass home. I already packed your bag.”
“I can’t go to Arizona.” She replied.
“Fine! What are you going to tell Grandma when Josh calls her?” Jamie asked.
“I don’t know.” She mumbled. She was trapped.
“Get your ass home. Will talk about this when you get here!” Jamie ordered before hanging up. With a sigh Kristen replaced the phone. She couldn’t go to Arizona what would she tell Josh? Jamie was right she needed to get home.