THE SAINT: RADFORD BROTHERS BOOK 2: Romance

By DENIS DANIEL

          Gérard Radford, but prefers Rad is a successful business man who owns a big successful bar that gets him good money. He loves working and can't seem to wish for anything better. 

          His business is growing fast and he has more money than he ever expected and life is looking good for him. 

          However, there is one thing he desperately need. And he is kind of lost and he doesn't know how to do it right.

         He loves his assistant and he knows very well relationship with your worker is not a very smart idea. But that's not what he is worried about, he is worried she won't feel the same and he'll make a fool of himself, or embarrass himself.

        But, can he dare to do it despite his worry, tell her how he feels? And what will it take to make him confess his love for her?

      

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookRix
• Release date: Sep 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9783748795605

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION 

DISCLAIMER :

Some contents might be disturbing to some individuals, readers discretion is advised.

The content and characters found in this book are completely work of fiction and imagination of the author, any relation to real persons is completely out of coincidence. 

CHAPTER 1;

My hands on her face felt nice and warm while my heart was pounding in my chest. It’s a good thing she couldn’t feel it or else it would be very embarrassing.

She leaned in towards me her lips partying slightly. ‘Damn, she is so pretty,’ I thought. Involuntary my eyes closed and leaned for a deep passionate kiss. My body tingled and suddenly I wasn’t nervous even a little. As a matter of fact I was ready to take control.

‘Finally,’ I thought excitedly. The kiss felt like it lasted an eternity. I was aroused so much by the kiss and it seemed like she was too because she started to unbutton the shirt I was wearing.

She was gentle and precise like someone who knew what she was doing and had done it a hundred times before. Her eyes were locked on mine and I was hypnotized and I couldn’t look away. I didn’t really want to look away actually. I could look in her eyes and at her all day long and never get tired.

I was glad she was gentler, smoother with me since I couldn’t remember the last time I went out with anyone, let alone had sex. Also it’d help me take in every step of the way and bask in the sensation of it all. I could go out with any girl I want, but I just didn’t want to, kind of. I was not my brother who could go out with any woman as long as she was hot or just simply interesting.

My thoughts scattered when her hand landed on my bare chest. I felt exposed and vulnerable instantly, I hadn’t been naked in front of a woman in a little while. But her seductive smile put me at ease instantly.

She then took off her tank top and bra in a few swift moves. I was so struck with her beauty my mouth almost dropped on the floor. She leaned in to start kissing me again and I was eagerly reaching for her naked then I heard something. It was a familiar sound and one that I really wish I didn’t hear at that moment. It stopped for a second I was ready to resume what we were doing, but it started all over again.

I got up to get it because I somehow knew it was my phone. Before I could move she got out of my way only to find her gone in some way I couldn’t explain. And instead of getting up I just found myself opening my eyes, typical, it was just a dream.

I should’ve known from the start that it was just dream. I’m not the guy who ends up with girls in my bed. I used to back then when I was more fun but not these days. I figured girls could read when someone lost his sense of fun. I’m the guy they smile at and order their drinks. I’m the guy they talk to and tell him their problems because I’m a good listener and nothing more.

The guy who is suddenly just not attractive enough for them to go to bed with. Even the ones who start to flirt with me once I look away when I come back they either lose interest or I find them already gone. Jake, my brother is the attractive one. Let me make it clear first, I don’t want to sleep around the way he used to. I just felt like I was ready to move on and I needed someone to be with.

My brother was the hotter guy. The one richer than me with a great job, not me a bar tender. Even though the bar is mine but a bar owner is still nothing too interesting.

And of course I make a lot of money but the women just don’t see it. And I thought girls were more attracted to hot bar tenders. Sometimes, I wondered if I should ask my brother for advices. So, he could teach me a few tricks on how to be better at picking women.

But I knew I’m not that kind of person. I don’t want to fuck different women every night. Besides I needed time to get over my last relationship that didn’t exactly end well. I guess the wait had made me lose my mojo. And also my brother was changing and he seemed to be settling down at last, and I was happy for him. I wasn’t sure anymore if I remembered how to ask a woman on a date anymore. Maybe I had waited too long and I couldn’t get back in the game anymore.

And actually, I already had a woman I wanted to be with but I just couldn’t seem to be able to tell her. I know it sounds like I’m scared to tell her, I thought. Well, I don’t want to ruin our friendship. You know if I tell her and she doesn’t feel the same way and everything becomes awkward.

Then she decides to quit her job and move to a different place. Then I end up losing her all together. There was no way I could let myself risk it. I’d rather remain just friends with her.

Besides I didn’t need a relationship that badly anyway. Jake lasted years without them and he was totally fine during that time. I’m only twenty eight years old. I got couple more years to kill before I settle down and commit to the love of my life who ever she may be.

Yah, I thought Kate was the love of my life but I wasn’t sure she felt the same way or if she was going to be willing to wait for me forever. And also she was young with only twenty two years and she could be with other guys who were much cooler than me.

I was at the gym getting my work out done for the day. I love working out, it clears my mind and help me relax a little. And don’t forget looking good too. I couldn’t get women as my brother but I I’d noticed them checking me out a couple times.

Also, I never wanted to feel weak as I used to when I was little. I hated the way Jake always had to protect me all the time. I always wished to grow up and get big so I could protect him as well.

We didn’t have a great childhood and Jake had the worst part of it. Yes, it wasn’t great for me either but I always saw how hard he fought to keep us alive and safe. Working a ton of jobs and school and taking care of me. I also noticed the nights he slept on an empty stomach so that I could have something to eat.

During winter he would put blankets on me so that I wouldn’t freeze. I owe him everything I have. Don’t get me started on the bar, he put his sweat on it. That’s why I was always terrified of fucking it up. That’s why I have had to work the hardest to make sure it succeed.

Unlike Jake, I hardly graduated high school. If it weren’t for him I would’ve been selling drugs like our fucked up foster parents. That’s why the bar means everything to me. I think that’s also the reason I’ve been so careful and occupied.

When we started the bar we had nothing and on top of that it wasn’t doing well. It was a struggle that I don’t even want to remember how bad things were then. That’s how bad it was.

Anyways, it’s doing great now. I needed to wash up after gym and get my fair share of calories for the day since I burned a lot of them. I had my favorite restaurant down the street and sometimes Kate, actually most of the time she joined me for breakfast.

That always made my morning a whole lot better. She is the kind of person who always make me smile. I feel comfortable around her and I always like her bad jokes which I’m the only person who laughs to them.

CHAPTER 2

Morning Rad, Kate greeted me in a teasing way, sometimes she does it. When we met at the restaurant and she found I already chose a table.

Hey, I replied. Then the memories from the dream rushed back and all over sudden I couldn’t help feeling embarrassed.

I couldn’t look at her with a straight face while I was having hot steamy wet dreams of her. I mean, that was not really a reason though, the actual reason. Why I felt so embarrassed was because I liked it. I liked dreaming about her, I liked the way I felt turned on by her even though it was just in a dream. I sound like a pervert but I can’t control it.

What are we having today? Kate asked dragging me away from my train of thoughts of guilty pleasure.

What would you like to have? I asked her not really sure what I wanted either.

I feel a little starved this morning. I feel like having bacon, waffles, muffins, and an apple pie.

Oh really? Is that your order or did you order that for me? I knew that was a little too much for her, first because I knew how much she always eat and second because there was no enough space in her body to take that much food.

Yah, for me. Sometimes I feel like eating for tow.

Are you sure?

What? You don’t think I can finish a meal like that?

Well, I wouldn’t like to speak for your stomach but I think it’s a bit much for you. That order is for someone like me and not someone like you. But hey, I like my girl to have a little weight. I regretted the words the moment they came out.

She looked at me for a few seconds without saying a word.

Look, I didn’t mean it like that.

Yah, I know, she blew air out of her mouth like it was totally not a big deal, I’m gonna prove to you that not only am I going to finish it all but also I’m goings to beat you.

Ok, I’m in. I like how she always try to come up with these competitions for us. Which I always win most of them but, it’s always fun.

I ordered the same thing but I had a few more waffles and muffins on my meal than the one she had because I ate a little more than she did. Well, I’m a 250 pounds guy and she is like a barely 130 pounds.

I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. Seeing how she kept struggling to get everything in her mouth. Since I was much faster at eating than her, and I did this and got the experience from my childhood. When we were kids we were starved most of the time, so we never played around with food once we got it.

I guess the habit stayed with me. I always ate a little bit faster than other people. Even after getting my own business and about almost a fortune worth amount of money in my bank account. Somethings just never go away I guess.

I finished my meal and Kate was still struggling with hers. I could tell she was full but she was just trying to prove a point now. I knew she didn’t have to but I didn’t stop her. I wanted to see how long it was going to take her to give up.

She was always stubborn, and this was one of her best qualities of hers. And it was interesting how I was the only person who could see this side of hers, or rather the one she wanted to show this side of her to. And she only showed this side to me and never to other people.

She is always humble and submissive when she is around other people. The first look they normally see from her is a nice bar maid. I’m the only person she never try to wear a mask to.

As I sat there sipping my coffee while waiting for her to finish her meal I knew she couldn’t. I found myself lost in her beauty. Her bright blue eyes and long eye lashes were the most appealing aspect.

But she had very nice dark eye brows just like her hair, she changed her hair sometimes. First time I saw her I thought she was blonde. Then, she had red hair, and brown, and pink and now dark hair. To me she looked beautiful, no matter what her hair color is.

She had a perfectly oval shaped face and her dimples drove me nuts whenever she smiles. Her luscious lips, despite being small in size were so seductive. I always wondered what they would test like, but I never got the courage to ask her to go on a date with me.

I couldn’t risk losing her. I knew I can never get a good assistant as her, one that’s hard working and who understood me. When we started I hired this guy to help me out as an assistant, his name was Pat and he was not a good person. He stole and drank too much and never paid for any of the drinks.

In only three weeks after hiring him I had to fire him. Instead of helping me build my business he was helping me going bankrupt. And sadly I hired a couple more people who were exactly like him and I was almost out of business.

Ok, I give up. I can’t take any more of this if I do I’m going to buff, Kate surrendered.

I won’t like that. The good thing is you’ve eaten most of the food, if you keep up with this you can get better at it.

No, I think this was a one-time thing for me.

Sure, but if you change your mind I’ll pay for the meal next time.

Does that mean you won’t pay for my bill today?

Was I supposed to? I joked.

You are my boss so obviously.

I don’t think that is in our contract.

We never signed a contract Rad. She was suddenly serious, a bit too serious. But I didn’t read too much into it.

We didn’t. How have you been able to work for me for almost four years then? I meant it as a joke but put on a serious face.

I wonder the same thing. Maybe I should go and work for someone who can give me a contract and pay for my meal.

I knew she didn’t mean it but the words cut right through me. I always worry about her leaving and hearing her saying the words got me worried.

I knew she could work anywhere she wanted and get a good paycheck, better than mine. She is a hard working person and get along very well with anyone. Despite that I had feelings for her, and if she was to leave me she was going to find another guy. Her leaving the work would cost me so much more. I knew it was a tease but the thought terrified me.

CHAPTER 3

Rad, are you okay? Kate asked getting me away from my abyss.

Yah, yah. I’m good.

Hey, I was joking by the way. I love working with you.

You do? hearing what she said made me feel good, but somehow I couldn’t believe it.

Of course, Rad, you are the best boss out there. The honesty in her voice made me believe her.

Really, keep going. I teased her. I knew I would get emotional so I did it to lighten the mood before things got too serious.

Except when you are trying to be a jerk.

Sorry, I was trying to be funny. She could get irritated pretty easily sometimes.

I forgive you. With a cute childlike smile she replied. She could also be pretty childish sometimes too.

I paid for our bill and we were off to get to work. I didn’t need to drive since my apartment wasn’t very far from the gym. And the gym wasn’t far from the restaurant and the bar was just a couple yards from the restaurant. I had a pick-up truck that I used for transporting inventories and getting to the bank and sometimes to go out of town.

I don’t travel much since the business takes most of my time. And also I don’t trust people enough to leave them alone to run it yet. But soon after I feel comfortable letting other people running it, I’m going to go on vacation somewhere, anywhere. Hopefully, Kate will be willing to go with me. We’ve been through a lot together.

We always have the same routine most of the time. I wake up in the morning go to the gym for two hours and get breakfast after, then around eleven we go to the bar. We clean up and get everything ready