Page 119 of The Skeikh's Games

“It would be rude to leave without thanking the hostess. Have our car brought around and I’ll meet you out front.”

Before Sasha could change her mind, Tina started walking towards Jackie.

“Hi Jackie. Wanted to come over and say goodbye. Your home looks beautiful and there are so many changes since the last time I was here.”

“I didn’t realize that you had been a guest at the Wandering Bison.” Jackie commented.

“Yes, as I said Beau and I go way back. I saw him in Paris while I was doing runway but we managed to see each other when I made it back to the states.”

“Right. I know you’ve been in the LA area for a while linked with Tim Randall.”

“That sounded worse than it was and I’ve moved on.”

Jackie had enough of Tina Dorsette and her innuendo. She was a guest in her home.

“Moved on to another married man with a family Tina?”

“Harsh Jackie. I’m feeling your tension and I think you had better ask Beau about the situation. I was not the only one in the room last night so if you want details ask your husband. Cover the little one’s ears when you speak with Beau. Some of what will be said isn’t appropriate for children. Bye Jackie.”

Tina walked away leaving a shattered Jackie. Her world had just collapsed and she needed fresh air. Jackie escaped to a field adjacent to the house and sobbed uncontrollably. She had gone all-in with her marriage to Beau and completely redirected the trajectory of her life for him. She would pack a bag and leave if it weren’t for JB. Unlike most women, she didn’t need or want Beau’s fortune. Jackie’s career didn’t afford her luxuries but it was enough. It would have to be enough. Jackie dried her eyes and went back into the house. She was not about to make a scene with Beau in front of the guests as it would be disrespectful to the memory of Jason Savage.

“It seems that everyone is finally gone. I need a soak in the hot tub in the worst way. Care to join me?” Beau winked.

Jackie wanted to smack him in the face but she maintained her composure.

“I have things to take care of.”

Jackie turned and went to her bedroom.

Jackie quickly packed a bag and asked Eve to pack some things for JB. Her plan was to go to Jason’s house on the ranch until she decided what to do. Jackie felt as though she had been in a car wreck; her head was throbbing and every muscle in her body was sore. Having her heart broken was more painful than child labor. Beau eventually appeared in the room after her bags were packed.

“Going somewhere that I don’t know about?” Beau was dripping wet with a towel around his waist.

“I’m going to stay down at Pops’ house with JB for a few days until I decide where to go. I’m leaving you Beauregard. Don’t insult me with some lame excuse about how you were just working through your grief with Tina. You must be superman the way you fucked her on Friday night and then came home to go at it with me. I’m aware that you have a past Beau but to bring it into the present. You flaunted your whore around my house with your child present, at your grandfather’s funeral. You can have your damn money because it doesn’t impress me. JB and I will be fine on our own and don’t get any ideas about taking our son. There isn’t a judge in the US that even you can buy who’ll award you custody. Tina gives models a bad name because I’m sure there are many of them smarter than me. That girl isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed but I guess you don’t aim very high.”

Beau was in shock as stood in the doorway motionless with tears streaming down his face.

“Jackie, he whispered. “I love you. You and JB are all that matters. I’m sorry.”

Jackie slammed her suitcase shut and walked down the stairs.

“Eve, let’s go,” She called out before they walked out the front door.

The guesthouse was a creepy place to be since it was where she found Pops dead but she felt his presence. That in itself was comforting.

“Eve, I can’t thank you enough for coming along no questions asked. There’s a room set up in back for JB. I see that he’s still sleeping poor man he doesn’t deserve any of this.”

“No problem Mrs. Savage. You’re an excellent mother and I’m sure you’ll tell me everything I need to no in good time. I’m going to sleep on the bed next to JB’s crib. That way I’ll be there if her wakes up confused in the middle of the night.”

“Thanks Eve.”

As soon as she was alone, Jackie opened a bottle of wine and poured herself a tumbler full. She was about to take a gulp when there was a knock at the door. She rolled her eyes and sighed.

“Leave me alone Beau.”

Jackie was surprised when she opened to find Tina’s friend Sasha.

“Hi Jackie. Sorry to invade your privacy but we need to talk. A person from the catering staff told me where you might be.”

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