Chapter 17 Enchanting Witch

"What do you mean it's gone?" I ask, startled. I've invested so much time to get this special piece the way I like it and now it's gone? Just gone? That is not acceptable! The assistant frowns and looks at the box again. "It was still there for two hours. I saw it myself," she says in amazement. "Let me check with the manager, maybe he knows more". She leaves her office while I wait. After a long fifteen minutes, she returns. "Can you come with me for a moment, Loraine?" We are on our way to the manager's office. There sits a very distinguished gentleman, he looks at me annoyed. "Loraine, I'm so sorry this happened. The ring has gone missing in some unknown way, but don't worry, we're investigating. This is the first time this happened." I sigh in despair, my plans with my ring are dwarfed by this. Nothing else to do, I just have to think of something else to impress. I say goodbye to the assistants, my disappointment is great. I throw my bag in the car, jump in and now speed up in an attempt to relax my mood. My phone in my bag rings and after some searching, I take the call. It's Danner. "Sweetie, do you have the ring?", he asks. "No, it suddenly disappeared. The shop is investigating how that could have happened and where it went. What a setback, I had big plans for it," I say. Danner is startled by my words. "Disappeared? This shop is known for its efficiency. How does a ring suddenly disappear?", he responds. Well, that's exactly what I want to know too. "I'm not going back to work. My mood is down. I'm driving straight home," I let him know. Yes, speaking of home. Danner insisted I move into his penthouse, but when it came down to it, I couldn't handle the change. I've been alone for a couple of years and I couldn't handle a sudden change mentally. So, we have agreed on an interim arrangement. We live in his penthouse three days a week and three in my home on the outskirts. The one day left is for us to spend alone with our acquaintances so that we can keep our own circle of friends. And it works fine. I'm now on my way to his penthouse, located in an expensive skyscraper overlooking Manhattan. A number of wealthy businessmen have their place here, women like men. The apartment is a paradise on earth, but actually more of a status symbol. Many of the owners hardly spend time enjoying the exceptional view, which is actually a shame. I park my car and walk into the lobby. The receptionist is now used to my presence, Danner has introduced me nicely to the service staff so that I do not experience any problems during my visits. By the way, they surely have all read the articles and already know by now that I am officially his fiancée. I greet politely, take the elevator to the top floor. In the middle of the journey, the lift will stop on request. I slide to one side to give the new passengers enough space and keep my head down. Since my star shines in the media, people everywhere recognize me and I am enthusiastically approached with even more questions about my relationship with Danner. I don't always feel like it now, everything is already in the online magazines to read. But when the person gets in, I immediately stiffen. That perfume! I recognize it from thousands! My head shoots up, my eyes aim straight into the deepest blue eyes I've ever seen. Dordrich!! I'm drowning in those eyes. I wasn't prepared for this, so I don't have the strength to protect myself from the huge effect the man has on me. We take a step towards each other at the same time and I am in his arms. "Loraine!", he whispers in my ear and presses me against him. "What have I thought of you, you control my mind. You are an enchanting witch." A hoarse laugh escapes me and I press my lips against his chest. His hand goes to the red button to make the elevator hang. Lucky that this building has multiple elevators, otherwise we would be in trouble now. My hands go into his hair and I pull his head down, starving for his lips. It's like a flash of lightning when our tongues touch, it rushes through my spine and makes me tremble. I can never get enough of this, so I deepen the kiss. In the end, we have to let go because of lack of oxygen and I bury my face against his chest. He smiles softly at my response. "Don't worry, I feel the same for you. We'll find a solution, I promise!" I don't want to think about what separates us right now, I just want everything he can offer me now. Quickly I unbutton his shirt and my tongue runs across his chest, sucking and licking. His breath is hard as I hold on to his belt and lanky try to loosen it. "Loraine, not here. Soon, angel, I promise you that too." My blouse goes over my head and his head goes down my neck. What a wonderful feeling that is. And when I feel his mouth on a nipple, I'm lost. My juices leak between my legs as I push my chest further into his mouth, my fingers making a mess of his hair. This feeling is addictively delicious. His hand goes down between my legs over the jeans. The rubbing motions are making me really hot, I want him now! Again, my own hands move impatiently to the crotch of his pants, but he grabs them tight at the wrist to prevent them from going any further. "Angel, soon!". He pushes the red button again and the elevator doors open. A kiss on my forehead and he s gone. I fall against the wall to get myself together again. The elevator moves now towards my own destination. To Danner on the top floor...