A Passion That Can't Be Denied -  Chapter 12 (Evian)
by juliancranealways
 
 

She then put his arm around her and lay against his chest, not doing anything more than just being in each other’s arms, it was the simplest and the best way to try to get close again. Sometimes a simple hug was just enough to let a person know you care. Julian rubbed her back as she lay there, he knew she had been a bit sore there, so he tried to give her a gentle massage, enough to release the tension she was experiencing.
“That feels great Julian.”

“I am glad Eve, I know when you were tense before, a massage helped you, especially when you were stressed out.”

She closed her eyes; nearly falling asleep as he worked his fingers over her back, she was quite content. After a while, she felt better and more relaxed as she spent more time with him. She then sat up a bit and looked into Julian’s eyes, seeing that he loved her so much. She leaned forward to his surprise and gave him a gentle kiss on the mouth. He couldn’t help but smile; as this was the first kiss they had shared in over a month.

“That was nice.”

“Yes Julian it was.”

Eve looked at him, missing his touch. She took the initiative once more and kissed him again, a little bit longer this time. Julian was in heaven, remembering how wonderful it felt to have her mouth against his. She then sat back in the seat, not going any further. Now that he had a taste, he couldn’t help but want more, but he wasn’t about to make any moves on her. He waited patiently to see what she wanted to do and then she moved herself close to him again, putting her arms around his neck and feeling the back of his hair. Julian could feel himself getting turned on just from her touch, a simple touch, but again he had to play it cool. Eve then kissed his neck, he loved it, loved the way she moved her mouth, loved the smell of her hair so close to him and the lovely perfume she wore.

“Oh Eve.” He whispered.

As she kissed his neck ever so gently, she played with the top button on his shirt and when she undid it, she ran her fingers over his skin. He then looked at her for a brief moment before kissing her on the mouth, it was soft and sweet, but then he couldn’t help himself, kissing her deeply and more passionately, something he had wanted to do for what seemed like forever. She didn’t object to the kisses, enjoying them as much as he did. But then she had the urge to undo all of the buttons on his shirt so she could run her fingers over his chest and stomach. Julian then took his shirt off, throwing it in the back and holding her tightly as he kissed her more and more. He moved from her mouth to her neck and then worked to undo the first few buttons on her shirt and then placed his hand inside her bra, but she suddenly broke their passionate kiss and moved it.

“Julian, no, we can’t, I’m sorry it’s my fault.”

“No Eve, it’s mine, I know how cautious you are right now and I should be the same, the last thing I want to do is screw anything up, I am really sorry Eve.” He said concerned.

“I admit when I am with you, I love being near you Julian, love being affectionate with you, but we have to take our time with this again.”

“You are right honey, it’s for the best.” Julian said.

“You better take me back Julian.”

“Yes Eve.” He said putting his shirt back on.

He started the car and when they arrived back at the hotel, she opened the door to the room and Julian stood there in the doorway.

“Um, thank you for the teddy bear and for coming over to see me Julian.”

“Your welcome.”

“You better get going, the weather seems to be getting worse.” Eve said.

“Okay Eve, so…should I call you or are you going to call me?” he asked.

“You can call me if you like, I will be running a few errands in the day tomorrow, call me tomorrow night.”

“Will do.”

He leaned forward and gave her a small kiss and shut the door. He got into his car and sat there, thinking about all that had happened in the past month and that day. He was so happy to see her, to hold her in his arms once again. If she hadn’t stopped him in the car, he would have probably gone further; after all he was only human. But she was right, if they were going to make this work, he had to be patient. Julian got out and cleaned off the car and was on his way. When he opened the mansion door, he sat down and grabbed himself a drink, it was so peaceful without Rebecca to annoy him, but he knew that was probably temporary, his war with her wasn’t over. He took a sip and his phone rang.

“Hello.”

“Julian, it’s Whitney, are you busy?”

He sat up straight on the chair.

“No Whitney, not at all, what can I do for you?”

“I want to talk to you, is my mother there?” she asked.

“No, I am here on my own dear.”

“Good, I would like to have a word with you, could I come over?” she asked.

“Certainly Whitney, but the weather isn’t that nice right now, let me send the limo for you.”

“No thanks, I will take a cab.”

Julian hung up the phone with her; he wondered exactly what the outcome of their talk would be. About a half an hour later, Whitney arrived.

“Let me take your coat.” He said helping her.

“Thanks.” She said quietly.

“Have a seat dear, can I get you anything?”

Whitney glared at Julian.

“Um, I have heard that Fox talked to you.”

“Yes Julian, he did, I must tell you I was very shocked to hear this had happened, you better stay away from my house. If my father knew I was here talking to you, he would kill you.” Whitney said.

“I believe that, is Liz living there now?” he asked.

“Yes, but I did not come here to talk about my father and Liz, I am here to talk about my mother and you. Julian, how could you do this to me? How could you get involved again with my mother? My parents were so happy, they were in love and you just waltz back into her life and she leaves my father? Did you not consider the consequences of your actions? Fox told me that you were in love in the past and that’s fine Julian, it was before my mom met my dad and there is nothing wrong with past love, but she was married, they had built a solid relationship. I know my dad made the mistake of sleeping with Liz out of spite, but it doesn’t compare to what you two have done.” Whitney said.

“Whitney I wish I knew what to say, I am sorry, I am really sorry.”

“Sorry doesn’t cut it Julian, you broke up my family, my parents are divorcing and Simone and I are stuck in the middle of a war that will surely play out in court.”

“I know I can’t make up for breaking up your parents, I know the only father you have ever known is T.C. and I don’t want to replace him, you have every right to want to stay close to him and even live with him, you and Simone.”

“Oh I can’t even mention your name around Simone, she has it out for you, she is totally on my dad and Liz’s side right now.”

“And you Whitney?”

“I don’t know, I am angry and hurt, maybe not as angry as Simone, but very upset about the whole situation. I haven’t had a chance to talk to my mom yet, where is she?”

“Um, she is not here.”

Julian wanted Eve to talk to her family when she was ready. And telling anyone that they had split for a bit and her being in the hotel would only complicate the situation. He was hoping that the hospital hadn’t told anyone she was on a leave of absence either, that would be even worse.

“Well I want to talk to her Julian, she is still my mom after all.”

“I know that Whitney, I know how close you were.”

“So close that she couldn’t tell me that she was in love with you?” she said dryly.

“I think she was afraid of the consequences Whitney. You must know that she loves you so much. We never wanted it to turn out this way, I know it sounds selfish on our parts just getting together again, but we really do love each other Whitney. Eve is my first love and my true love and I just can’t help it, my heart is with your mom. There is no one I love more in this world than Eve.”

“You may love her, but when will you break her heart Julian?” Whitney asked.

“What do you mean?”

“You are Julian Crane, the womanizer. Fox told me you used to cheat on Ivy all the time and you didn’t stay faithful to Rebecca because you were with mom, mind you, Rebecca is not my favourite person.”

“I will never cheat on your mother Whitney, I swear to you.” Julian said.

“How do I know that?”

“I am committed to her, I know I had a wandering eye in the past, but I have changed, I love her so much that I would never jeopardize what we have.”

“Well she jeopardized her life with my dad.”

“I know dear, I know you are upset, I wish I could make this so much better and easier for you.”

“I am glad I have Fox in my life Julian, he may be a Crane, but he is very different from you.” Whitney said.

“I know, what can I do to make this up to you? Is there anything I can do to help?”

“The only thing that would help is if my parents were back together, but that’s not going to happen, I am so glad that my dad has Liz in his life now, she has been great.”

“I am glad that he his happy Whitney.”

“Well I guess so, but considering Liz is my aunt as well, kind of weird I guess, but then again my dad didn’t know that when he slept with her either, but as long as Liz makes him happy, I will support him.” Whitney said.

“You do realize something Whitney, you do know that Liz has been after your father for ages? Just to get revenge on your mother?” Julian asked.

“Yeah I know that, but at the same time, my dad said Liz has been there for him, so I guess she got her prize, my dad.”

“I wish I knew how to make this better, I mean with the baby on the way…”

“Baby, what baby?” Whitney said shocked.

“Oh God Whitney, oh um, uh nothing.” He said trying to think what to say.

“What do you mean baby, Julian, tell me!”

“Yes Whitney, your mom is pregnant.”

“You bastard how could you? Is that why you are with her? Because you got her pregnant?” she said angrily.

“No Whitney, we found that out after we got together.”

“Oh my God Julian, who’s is it or were you too careless to know that?”

“It’s mine Whitney.”

“How the hell do you know? What if it’s my father’s?”

“It’s not hon, the baby is mine.” Julian said trying to calm her down.

“Let me get this straight, I am going to have a new baby brother or sister and it’s not even my dad’s. Julian I hate you!” she yelled.

“I didn’t want you to find out this way Whitney, I’m sorry, your mom and I were going to tell you together.”

“Well I know now don’t I? My mom is such a tramp!” she said fuming.

“Whitney, that’s your mom you are talking about!”

“I don’t care, she hooks up with you and becomes the whore of Harmony, this is all your fault Julian, if you had just kept that in your pants, this problem wouldn’t have gone from bad to worse.” she said glaring at him.

“Dear, calm down please.” He said touching her arm.

“Don’t you touch me Julian, don’t you ever come near me, and you are such a jerk!”

“I know you are upset, I know this is a shock, you are saying things you don’t mean.”

“I do mean everything I am saying, believe it Julian, I used to think you were such a sweet man, I was willing to look past the things people used to say about you. I mean for God’s sake, we even had a conversation that day, remember? You were there for me, you were a good friend, and I trusted you Julian.”|

“Whitney I am still the same person, you can still talk to me, I am sorry this has turned out this way, I wish we could just get along and let bygones be bygones.”

“Are you insane, are you living in a fantasy world? There are people getting hurt because of your love. Julian I hate you so much.”

“I know Whitney.”

“Why aren’t you fighting me back? I am calling you all of these names and you are saying nothing!” she said frustrated.

“I won’t do that Whitney, I know you are just distraught over the whole thing.”

“How could you, how could you do this to me?”

Julian looked at her for a minute, the frustration in her eyes. Whitney’s anger then turned to sadness as tears ran down her cheeks.

“Oh Whitney.”

He wasn’t sure what to say or do as she stood there crying, but then took the chance and pulled her into his arms, hugging her. He wasn’t sure if she would object, but when she didn’t, he just let her cry against him. She couldn’t control the tears, they just kept coming and when she stopped, she looked at Julian’s shirt, which was soaked.

“I’m sorry, what a mess I made.”

“It’s okay Whitney.”

“Julian, I lost control there, everything just came out and…”

“I understand Whitney, I know you hate me right now.”

“Actually, I don’t really, I was just angry, I am just still in shock, more about the baby.”

“I know Whitney, I really did want to tell you together with your mother, you and Simone.”

“Well I know now.”

“You have to tell your father Whitney, if you want or I can. But it is mine, I am one hundred percent sure of it okay?” he said touching her shoulders.

“Okay I believe you, Julian I hate losing control like that, and I turned into my father there for a brief time and I hate when he gets like that and..”

“Whitney, it’s okay really, I just want to have a talk with you, no yelling or screaming, just a talk, even as difficult as they might be. I don’t want to be the enemy here, I do care about you and your sister’s feelings very much, even though you think I have been selfish taking away your mother from you.”

“I just don’t know how to act around you now, I mean you are not my father, but if you and mom get married, you will be my step-dad Julian.”

“Oh well we are not even to that point yet, I would just like to try to be your friend Whitney. I don’t expect Simone to come around.”

“Don’t, she is like dad, once she holds a grudge, it’s pretty much for life.” Whitney said.

“But if you and I can try to work something out, you know sometimes talk, that would be good too. I am not trying to live in a fantasy world where everything will be perfect, it won’t be. And although I am worried that if you talk to me, your dad might string me up, I want to try Whitney, I am not the man I used to be, the man who was the player, the jerk, that’s not me.”

“Julian, I need to talk to my mother, I really do, do you have any idea when she will be back?”

“How about I get her to call you? Should she call you at the house?” Julian asked.

“No don’t in case daddy answers, tell her to call my cell instead.”

“Okay, I will tell her, she does want to talk to you Whitney, very much, and she misses you so much.”

“Okay Julian, well I have to go, I will call a cab.”

“No dear, let me take you home, no point wasting money on one.”

“But my father.”

“I will drop you off away from the house, please Whitney, it’s so bad out there, I can drive you home, no problem.” He said smiling.

“Okay then, Julian this is just so weird for me and the baby and all.” She said putting on her seatbelt.

“I know this is going to be very hard for everyone, but we will get through it. Honestly Whitney, I don’t want to be the enemy here, okay I will always be with your father, but you and I, maybe eventually when you feel you can trust me enough, we can be friends.”

“Yeah maybe Julian.”
 
 
 

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