CHAPTER 27

April got into the shower and as the warm water ran over her body she let go and felt refreshed. After all, she would live and learn many times and as of now, she had a clean slate to restart her life. In this life, James was a client and she was sure her sister Lucy would soon have her claws into him. She was welcome to him, April smiled.

Once a man could throw you away he could do it many times and to many other women. But then she knew her stepsister was the same and would only use a man for monetary means or his power. Neither knew of real love or feelings.

She washed her hair and body using the many male products she found. Micheal had a wide range of products and this she had expected from him, he always put pride in his appearance. Finishing up she wrapped up in a towel and dried her hair and body.

Seeing the long sleeved black t-shirt she picked it up and a new single packet of boxers fell out, she put them on and then the black T-shirt and continued to towel dry her hair. She looked at herself in the mirror, she had long black hair, green eyes, full red lips and a pale complexion. She quickly looked away, she had so much to work on but she had time.

April then walked out of the bathroom, grabbing her clothes from yesterday and heading to the bedroom door. She felt guilty for taking up Micheal's bed for the night she had to make it up to him, maybe with breakfast.

She opened the door and realised the layout of Micheal's condo looked similar to her own condo at Cerulean.

"Good Morning beautiful! Did you sleep well?" A masculine voice came from her right side.

April jumped seeing Dean appear at her side, he smiled his insanely annoying heart stopping smile at her. In a panic, she took a step back and slammed the door.

Dean on the other side of the door had just got up and had made them both a coffee when he saw his bedroom door open. There April stood in his t-shirt looking unbelievably desirable, he couldn't stop himself and walked towards her to welcome her and say good morning, he wanted to do this every morning.

As she turned and fled for safety to his bedroom after his greeting he couldn't stop his smile. His girl liked to slam doors, she was shy. Scratching his nose he decided to try and get her out.

Knock Knock

"As much as I love this game where you slam the door in my face multiple times, I would like to offer you some coffee. Im sure you have a nasty hangover." Dean stared at the closed door and waited.

The door opened after a minute and April walked out, "Sorry for slamming doors in your home, you scared me I thought Micheal brought me home."

"That's okay and it was your knight in shining armour that carried you home princess style." Dean teased.

April felt like she wanted to crawl back in bed and not come out again, what had she said or done last night? Either way, she had to be thankful.

"Thanks, Dean, sorry for any hassle I'm sure I was a nuisance." April smiled up apologetically.

"No need for thanks, you were quite cute and honest when drunk. In future don't worry I'll come whenever you need me." Dean smiled back and handed April a coffee as they walked to his sofas, he indicated for her to sit down.

April didn't take his candy coated words as truth after all they only gave you temporary bliss. She drank the coffee and sat down and looked around. His apartment was tastefully decorated yet lacked warmth, she supposed that was why he hired her.

Although Dean wanted to keep April here, he knew he had to take it slow if he wanted to make any progress. After all, in two lifetimes he had longed only for her. Just as the sun begins to rise and will fall again in this stormy sky, Deans heart beats for her, a gentle hum, a hint of longing, of loving his angel.

He sighed and smiled at her as she sat sipping her tea, "Casey has your handbag so I will go down to the front desk and get your spare key for you."

April who had been trying to remember last night was woke from her daydream at his words and started to stand up, "Oh no it's okay I cant trouble you, I will go."

Dean put his hand out and gently made her sit again, "Only I can see you like that. Do you want Jace to pass out seeing you like that?"

April blushed immediately pink staining her pale cheeks, she had forgotten what she was wearing. She tried to pull the t-shirt down to cover her long jade like legs.

But to Dean that made her even more radiant and couldn't help smirking, he would love to hold her and kiss those pink cheeks. Her smile let the devil in, with skin white as snow, her frame delicately thin under his large t-shirt. She was nervously biting her lip, which drove him wild with desire. Deciding it was better to leave he walked back to the front door.

"Stay here, I will go get you your key." Dean took one last look before he left his condo committing this sight to memory before he headed out the door closing it behind him.

"Patience...have patience." He repeated to himself as he went to the lift. Going down in the lift he thought that this was progress, she had only slammed the door in his face once and she seemed comfortable enough around him in his home.

He headed out of the lift and straight to the front desk. "Jace I need April's key, she locked herself out."

Jace was startled, "Em sir I can't." Dean was his idol but April was his cute goddess how could he give her key away just like that.

Dean sighed and leaned on the desk, "Key, don't have me ring the manager. Don't worry April stayed with me and is in my apartment now, she just misplaced her key last night."

Jace nodded handing over the key, his idol and goddess are together?

Dean smirked and took the key from the startled Jace as he then walked back to the lift, he wanted as much time as he could with her before work.

Upstairs April had been left on the sofa she calmed her heart and slapped her cheeks, stop it she told herself. She took a big pillow and curled herself up on the sofa hugging it, it was a futile attempt to hide her legs. Now in Deans home she felt exposed, not only her body but what on earth did she say or do when she was drunk last night.

She knew she was working through some old demons last night. Did Dean see them? Did she tell him she was reborn? She would have to ask him.

Click

The front door opened and walked in smiling, his dimples annoyed her. Why did he look like that? She got up and cheerfully smiled still holding the pillow as a barrier and to hide behind.

"Thanks for getting my key and for letting me stay... Oh and the clothes too. I'll launder them and bring them back." April took her key from Dean and backed away making her way backwards towards the door.

Dean could only smile at her cuteness, did she think she could run away so quickly?

"I will change and meet you at the lift to give you a lift to work." He said as he followed her out.

"No, no need I have troubled you enough." April quickly refused, she needed to get away from this man that took over her thoughts and caused chaos in her heart.

"You have no car or phone remember? So I won't take no for an answer." Dean smiled and watched as she opened her door still hugging his pillow. Did she have any idea how desirable she was? Probably not and that's what made her even more unique.

"Ten minutes okay, see you here," Dean stated before walking back to his apartment and closing his door.

Left with no way out April closed her door and agreed, a drive would be okay. April quickly went to her bedroom and tossed Deans pillow on to her bed then stripped off his t-shirt before going to her closet.

She picked out her black leather pencil skirt and black blouse. Taking off Deans boxers she threw them away and put on her own her own black lace underwear before she quickly dressed and paired her outfit with some black heels.

Going to the bathroom she washed up and did some light makeup, adding her signature red lip and eyeliner she then fixed her hair leaving it wavy and loose, it was waist length now. Happy with her look she walked out of her bedroom and into the living room.

She still hadn't made anything for a few days now, she wished she had more time to make something for herself and Dean. Sighing she walked out of her apartment and saw Dean. He was leaning against the wall.

Dean was, as usual, heart stopping wearing an all black three piece suit along with his signature smile and enchanting eyes. April blinked and closed her door behind her.

Dean saw that look in her eyes, he was happy after all he had changed four times until he was happy with his outfit, "Let's go."

April nodded and followed him into the lift.

"Here," Dean said suddenly.

April looked up and saw he was handing her a small container, she took it from him. She opened it up and saw croissants inside and she smiled, "Thank you."

"Don't thank me eat," Dean answered, they got out of the lift together and walked this car. He opened the passenger door for her.

Not used to such chivalry, Dean sighed and indicated for her to get in. April soon got inside the car, Dean placed his hand softly on her head in case she banged it getting in and then closed her door.

April sat slightly confused by his actions, she held the container tightly. Dean walked in front of the car before he entered.

Seeing her sit there he smiled, she better get used to him treating her like this soon he thought, "Do you need me to help you with your seat belt?" He teased.

April was startled and shook her head as she put her seat belt on.

Dean seeing her seat belt was fastened started the car and started their journey, "Eat." He stated as he drove, wanting to be sure she would.

April looked at Dean's side profile although he ordered her around she didn't seem to mind it. She opened the container and started to eat one of the croissants. It was still warm and had gewy chocolate inside.

As she ate like a squirrel beside him he just enjoyed the company on the drive. He checked his phone as it had beeped. A message from Micheal came through.

Although it was a hands-free phone, April frowned, "Dont text when you drive."

"Huh? Oh it's hand free so it's totally safe, I promise." Dean reassured her.

"Your phone can wait, be careful when you drive." She was still unhappy, how could he be silly enough to check his phone.

"Thank you for your care." Dean smiled at her.

"No that's not what I... oh never mind." She gave up, let him think what he wants.

The rest of the drive was an easy silence as she finished her breakfast and Dean drove.

He looked over to April and smiled he wanted to tease her again, "You ate my breakfast as well."