The Encounter
By
Steph

Chapter Seven
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         The black Jaguar pulled up alongside the curb. "Get in." Fouchon's tone held a hint of authority as eyed the expressionelss Van Cleaf. Pik did not hesitate and seated his rather tall frame into the small car. Fouchon sped off down the street and into the still darkened morning.

        Isabelle gradually opened her eys. She felt wonderful. The events of last nights encounter were still vivid in her mind. She streched and pulled the sheet closer to her nude body.

        She was completely relaxed and she felt absolutely heavenly. Isabelle smiled and closed her eyes once again. She could see him clearly as if he was lying beside her now. She could still feel him. Those dark mysterious eyes and his warm manly form made her crave him even now.

         His strong and capable hands carressing her body and exploring uncharted territory. Isabelle had been with men before, she was certainly no innocent. But never like this man and never had she expierenced this degree of pleasure.She truly felt as if they were one.

         Isabelle laughed out loud. Again she had been in his presence and not even a hint of who he was, or even what his name was ! "Oh God!" She laughed wickedly. Who could think when a man like that was before her, she could barely form a single coherent thought when he was in the vicinity. Perhaps he would reveal himself in good time. He must have his reasons and although she wanted to know more about him, she would not pressure him in anyway. Afterall, she didn't even know when she would see him again.

          Isabelle finally decided to get out of bed and shower.

          As the hot water beaded over her skin, she imagined his hands upon her. He was amazingly gentle but it was obvious he was totally in control. She was completely in love with a man, and she didn't even know his name.

     Many hours later Isabelle found herself seated across from a most inquisitive Mary. "Who is he ?" Mary grinned knowing that the change in her friend had to be from a man. Isabelle pondered for a moment.

         "Oh Mary, it's just to early to be telling you anything. Besides, he's a very private man." Isabelle grinned at her own statement. Private indeed. They had barely carried on a conversation since she had met this dark stranger. It seems very little words were needed.

          "Oh Alright. I just hope things work out much better than with Rob. I still feel terrible about that. Have you forgiven me ?" Isabelle placed her hand over Mary's.

         "Of course I have Mary. You had no idea about Rob's ulterior motives. It's best forgotten" Mary seemed relieved.

         "I mean I had no idea he turned out to be such a ...a....Redneck kind of fellow" Mary added. "Oh yes, I almost forgot to tell you, We have another woman starting this afternoon. Erica Randall. I just know you'll like her " Isabelle smiled. Certainly Mary had better taste in employees then blind dates. Isabelle's thought's trailed off into more pleasant areas as she begun what would surely be a long day at work.


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         Fouchon poured himself some fine imported Italian liquor and seated himself across from the silent Van Cleaf.

        "Is there something you wish to share with me ?" Fouchon questioned in a curious tone. He did not want to come across with his true feelings of resentment.

         Pik choose his words carefully. He knew he was treading on dangerous ground and he would not endanger her, even for Fouchon.

   "Nothing that we need to discuss." Pik answered watching his Partner drink down the Liquor in one fluid swallow.

        "I'm afraid it is." It was clear that Fouchon was not going to let the matter rest. Pik fell silent once again, the interesting lines of his handsome face, revealing nothing.

        "If you endanger our operation in any way, I have no choice but to inquire into the matter." Fouchon eyed his capable man.

        "The matter has been laid to rest. Do not concern yourself." Pik did not get angry, afterall he was a proffesional. But this protective role he was playing, was something new and quite possible dangerous to all parties involved.

          Pik stood and strolled from the room without a backwards glance. He had to ready his weapons for tonight's hunt. Yes, perhaps this hunt would keep his mind from wandering back to her and her soft and supple body. A body that molded and melted into his as if they had been one at creation then somehow seperated.

        They way she responded to his touch, his kiss, his mere presence, was like nothing he had ever encountered before. Pik lay a vast array of weapons out in front of him on the long table. His slender hands reached for and picked up a Browning pump action shotgun.

        The steel was cold as he slid the large shotgun shells into the barrel. Yes, he enjoyed his weapons immensley. With expert skill he cocked the weapon and a smile crossed over his handsome features and he went on to the next instrument of death.



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