Chapter 21: Taking It Slow

 "Where to?" Bennet asked

"Let's go to my floating home" Jason replied as he took his phone and called Peter. "All clear up here,you can bring her out"

While Peter brought Marla up out of the underwater viewing room, Jason and Bennet took their guns and hid them where they had taken them from. They met with Marla as he was coming out of the master bedroom.

"Is everything ok?" She asked

"Yes,we're in the clear now" he answered

"I heard gunshots, not one or two. I heard about four to five gunshots." She said obviously a little shaken

"Oh that,don't worry about that. Those were just warning shots, we do that to scare off those pirates. You should've seen them running away with their tails tucked between their legs" Jason told her assuring her that everything will be alright.

"I'd really like to go home" she said as she followed him into the movie room

"I'm sorry that this hasn't turned out as the ideal second date, but don't give up on me yet. Allow me to make it up to you and save the rest of the night" Jason reasoned

"Just one more chance and if you fuck it up, I'm outta here" Marla replied

Jason took out his phone and called Bennet, "Take us to the house" he told him before setting up a movie. They sat down beside each other as they watched the movie that Jason had personally picked out while cuddling. Time flew past and by around ten Marla realized that she was really hungry since she had not taken anything for she thought that the date was going to be a dinner date 

"I don't mean to mess up with your plans for this date,but I hope one of them ain't starving me to death because I'm so hungry.I feel like I could eat a whole horse." She said

"Don't worry,we're almost there" Jason replied

"Almost where?" She asked

Immediately, the captain's voice was heard on the com,'ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived at our destination'

"Wait and see" he answered her as he led her out of the movie room and off the yacht. When she put her feet on the ground and raise her eyes. In front of her was a huge mansion on what seemed to be a private island.

"Shall we?" Jason asked as he offered her his hand and led her from the shoreline to the mansion's gate which were opened automatically revealing what Marla could only describe as an oasis offering peace and tranquility. At the door they were met with the Peter who had ran infront of them and ushered them in. The interior of the building was one of the best that she had ever seen. The place was a complete beauty. As they went down the hall they were welcomed by the aroma of different delicacies that made their taste buds awaken and start to salivate. They went into the dinning room and found the table set and on it were different kinds of food all of which were cooked using the different methods available. Jason took the liberty of inviting the captain and his second in command to join in with them at the table and share that meal with them. The person who had prepared the meal was a private chef was also invited to the table and within minutes of digging in the environment began to become lively as they all conversed. Marla soon came to realize that Jason did not treat anyone in the house as workers,he treated them like family,even the hired chef,something that made her like Jason a bit more than before. After the meal the men retreated to their rooms while Jason asked her if she would like to get some air for about ten minutes before she rested. She happily accepted. Jason thought of the best place to get some fresh air with just enough privacy was one of the balconies which was converted into a makeshift star gazing room with even a bed for someone to rest while looking at the stars. But before that he asked her if he could make a quick call 

"Hello," he said into the phone after stepping out of hearing range from Marla.

"My best guess is that you are still alive and kicking" Tyler replied from the other end

"Yes,luckily without any gunshot wounds this time. I was wondering how they were able to come at us" Jason said 

"That was easy to know. After unlocking the encrypted message, they received a notification of my whereabouts. Before they could actually triangulate my exact location is when I called you,so I'm guessing they thought I'd share the knowledge from the message with a second party, that's why they came after you. Luckily for me, I was able to hack their coordinates but unfortunately I couldn't do the exact same for you," Tyler replied

"And about my info,do they have it? Do they know that I personally collected dirt on them?" Jason asked

"Well,no and no. I couldn't hack your coordinates due to distance but I was able to hack their systems such that anyone who would try to get any personal information from your cell, whatever device tries to even know what you ate for supper last night, that device will automatically shut down and die. Never to wake up again" Tyler replied

"Why am I not surprised. Anyway, have a good night and rest well." Jason said and hang up the phone

He took Marla to the room/balcony and both laid themselves on the bed to watch the stars. This particular night was a new moon night,so the only things that lit up the skies were the stars. And with the island being far away from the city,the view was a spectacle to behold. Marla cuddled with him and placed her leg and hand over him as they just watched the constellations. After about twenty minutes of stargazing, Jason turned and looked into her eyes. She also turned to him and maintained eye contact. For some reason,he could see some fear in her eyes but she also had a touch of security in them. He had not realized how much impact the incident on the yacht had on her. He stroked her cheek and placed a gentle kiss on the forehead.

"I'm really sorry about what happened" he said to her in a deep but soft voice. 

Marla just looked into his eyes and since she could sense the sincerety in his voice she couldn't hold it against him. Deep down she knew that at least he was willing to defend her if the pirates were to try and board the yacht. She raised her head slightly and gave him a kiss on the lips. A short kiss that carried so much emotions, and without a doubt Jason responded by kissing her. Now a deep one as they let their tongues dance around each other's. She adjusted the way she had laid down,she arose and sat on top of Jason and leaned in for a kiss as she caressed his chest. One of his hands went to her ass and started massaging it while the other he placed behind her neck and pulled her closer for a deep kiss. After making out for a few minutes,she leaned back and looked into his eyes as she thought of the best way to approach what she wanted to tell him.

"What's wrong?" He asked,"or am I too fast?"

"Nothing's wrong,I mean no,yes...uuughh"she fumbled over her words as she put her hands on her face

"Hey hey hey,no rush. Compose yourself,take a deep breath and tell me what's on your mind"Jason said as he rubbed his hand on her thighs.

"Okay. So I don't know how you'll take this but,I kind of want us to take it slow. You know,so that we can get to know each other. Like go out on more dates,open up to each other and that sort of thing,"she said as she looked shyly away expecting him to overreact

"That's what you were nervous talk about? I was hoping for the same actually. I mean I'd really love to know you more" a calm Jason replied

With this response, Jason could see Marla's nerves go down,he pushed her hair to the back so that he could see her face. She kissed him and then cuddled into his arms to rest. After about ten minutes,she was already asleep and Jason texted Bennett to bring him two blankets as they would sleep there.