Montana Legacy's Forbidden Love (standard:romance, 4946 words) [1/2] show all parts
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Kristen Anderson travels to Los Angeles to visit her cousin and while there has a chance meeting with Joshua Harrington whom she promptly falls for. Joshua has come to L.A to grieve for his wife who was killed in a car accident and finds himself falling i

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and left to return to Paris the next day, further angering his parents. 
Francesca was laid to rest in a small Providence where she had grown 
up. His son was laid to rest cradled in his mother's arms for all time. 
Although Trey spared no expense on the funeral service, her family was 
put off by his cold manner; he may as well have been a statue. He 
didn't shed a single tear at the funeral, just sitting coldly through 
the service, his face set in stone. When the service was over he left.  
He had never returned, although he made sure that Francesca always had 
fresh flowers on her grave. After the funeral he hired men to 
investigate the shooting. It took them a month to discover the identity 
of the killer. Trey in the meantime had hired his own security detail. 
Once he had the identities of the killers he and Damon, the head of his 
new security detail, killed the men responsible. It was Trey that 
pulled the trigger on his wife's shooter. It was the first time he had 
ever killed a man, but he felt no remorse.  When it was done he 
returned to the states, he dropped out of school, and went to work for 
his Dad at Harrington Enterprises. 

***** 

Standing inside the crowed airport; waiting to board the plane that
would take Kristen and her Grandmother to California to see her cousin 
Jamie. Kristen could hardly stand still she was so excited.  Not only 
was she excited to be going to California with her Grandmother but she 
was also relieved, because it would be taking her away from her mother 
for couple of weeks.  Over the last few weeks Kristen had been falling 
deeper and deeper into depression, suicide had become the only answer 
too her many problems. And than out of the blue, her Grandmother had 
asked her to accompany her on her trip to California. Kristen could 
hardly believe her luck, her Grandmother had even convinced her mother 
to let her go which had been no small task. Since Rebecca (Kristen's 
mother) was dead set against Kristen going at first, but Bernice 
(Kristen's Grandmother) had insisted that Kristen go along saying she 
didn't like traveling alone. And so Rebecca had ever so reluctantly 
decided to let a much relieved and excited Kristen go. As she watched 
Kristen and her mother disappear down the hallway to board the plane, 
she began to have second thoughts, but it was too late they had already 
disappeared from sight.  She and her other two children watched as the 
plane took off, she had the distinct feeling that something awful was 
going to happen on the trip her daughter was taking. She watched until 
the plane was out of sight and than turned and walked through the 
Airport with her two children. Still feeling uneasy but not sure why 
after all what could possibly happen. 

***** Joshua Harrington's world had come crashing down on him two years
earlier when he received a call from the police informing him that his 
wife had been involved in a car accident. Laura was his High School 
sweetheart they had dated all through high school, than they had gotten 
married right after high school. Laura had gotten pregnant right away 
and given birth to a little girl whom they named Kayla. Their daughter 
was only a year old when Laura died. Laura had gone to a party while 
Josh stayed home with Kayla. Unlike Joshua, who had settled right into 
married life, she hadn't settled down. She wanted to party and have fun 
with friends and wasn't ready to care for a baby. 

The night of the accident she had gone to the party with Josh's best
friend Brian. They both had too much to drink, but had driven home 
anyway. Brian had rounded a sharp corner going too fast and had lost 
control of the car, causing it to flip over several times. He was 
killed instantly while Laura was transported to the hospital. Josh had 
raced to hospital and was able to see his wife one last time. It would 
have been better if he had been too late. Because on her death bed 
Laura had revealed a terrible secret that still haunted Josh's dreams. 
He was devastated by the loss of his wife, and Brian had been his best 
friend since Junior High. They had grown up together and shared 
everything. He had been closer to Brian than he was to his own twin 
brother. After the funeral he had crawled through daily life. Josh 
returned to college and took care of his baby whom he loved dearly. He 
had a lot of help from his parents, and had finally graduated in May. . 
His friends had talked him into going to L.A for the summer to 
celebrate their college graduation. Josh was also working part time at 
Harrington Enterprises until the summer was over. This was something 
that annoyed his brother Trey to no end. His twin brother  believed he 
should be working full time, not messing around with friends. They were 
identical twins, but other than physical attributes they were as 
different as night and day. Both were tall like their father standing 
at 6”4. They had broad shoulders and hair that was as black as coal. 
Josh's hair was cut short, while Trey's hair touched his shoulders 
giving him a rebel like appearance. Their skin was a deep bronze taken 
from their Crow ancestors, but they had their mother's green eyes. Josh 
had a calm and gentle nature, while Trey had a much darker nature. 

“Josh, this is crap!” Trey told him, holding up the report in question.
He was reviewing Josh's reports for their father. “What's wrong with 
it?” Josh asked. He was standing by the window in his office looking 
out at the city of Los Angeles. “It's sloppy and in concise.” Trey 
replied. “You need to spend a little less time partying and a little 
more time doing your job! This part time shit isn't going to fly.” He 
told Josh. “Dad told me I could work part time this summer.” He 
reminded his brother. “I know what Dad told you. This dead wife shit is 
only going to work for so long!” “What?” Josh demanded his face 
darkening. “You heard me. Your wife has been dead for over two years. 
Get over it!” “I don't expect you to understand. You've never given a 
damn about anyone!” Josh exclaimed. “These reports need to be redone 
before you give them to Dad.” Trey said, rising from his chair. “I'm 
not redoing them.” He replied, shaking his head. “Fine, turn them in 
like that. Dad will just hurl them back at you! If you don't want to 
work that's fine resign, but if you're going to work here then work!” 
He ordered. “When was the last time you got laid?” Josh wondered aloud. 
“This morning. Why?” He asked. “Squeeze it in between meetings?” Josh 
asked shaking his head. “Have you ever had a girlfriend?” “Not 
recently. What's your point?” He asked with a frown. “Aren't you tired 
of having meaningless sex all the time?” “You should talk. According to 
the guys you're going to set a new record in one night stands.” Trey 
told him. “I'm not like you, I want a family of my own.” Josh replied. 
“Then stop moping around and get one already!” Trey told him coldly. “I 
wish it was that easy.” Josh muttered. “I don't have time for this.” 
Trey told him as he started for the door. “I suggest you redo those 
reports, because if Grandpa sees those he'll be flying in from the 
Island for sure.” Josh watched as his brother exited the office before 
turning back to the window. He wished he could be as cold as Trey; 
nothing seemed to bother his brother. But at the same time he felt 
sorry for him his brother had never known what it was like to be in 
love. 

Trey left the office building with his security detail and headed for
the airport where a company jet waited to fly him home. He was tired 
and his brother's cutting remarks hadn't helped. The truth was he was 
sick of having meaningless sexual encounters with various women but he 
had never met a woman yet that could hold his interest. Francesca had 
held his attention for a while, but eventually he had become bored with 
her as well. He had very little respect for women in general, save his 
Mother. Josh had loved his wife dearly, but she had been a little 
cheat. An Autopsy had been performed on Laura's remains, ordered by his 
Grandfather. The report had noted that she had intercourse on the night 
that she died. Since Josh was at home with their baby, she hadn't had 
sex with him. His Grandfather had of course pushed further. Samples of 
semen were taken, and a comparison on DNA identified Brian as the 
donor. Laura had been banging Josh's best friend, but that wasn't the 
worst of Laura's secrets he knew. Trey only hoped that the other secret 
never came out. His parent's were unaware of Laura's deceit, his 
Grandpa had only shown him the report. That report had left a bitter 
taste in his mouth, and he had come to the conclusion women were good 
for only one thing, but while sex satisfied his physical needs it did 
nothing to fill the emptiness inside. He found himself watching his 
parent's with envy. They had such an open and loving marriage. His 
Father was a very lucky man they didn't make women like his Mother 
anymore. The limo arrived at the airport and the door opened for him. 
Trey stepped out of the car and was immediately surrounded by his 
guards, who walked him to the ramp of his plane. “You boy's get some 
rest, I'll see you in a week.” He told them as he started up the ramp. 
His Dad's security people took over for his men. Stepping inside the 
plane Trey sank into a plush leather chair with a weary sigh. This trip 
had been a complete waste of time. If only Josh would just do his job, 
it would help to take some of the weight off his shoulders. His Dad had 
started to depend on him more and more. He flew all over the world to 
take care of various business problems and it was starting to wear 
thin. ***** Landing in L.A Kristen and Bernice leave the plane and walk 
toward the Airport Terminal where Kristen's cousin Jamie is waiting for 
them. "Grandma, Kristen over here!" Jamie said waving as she pushed 
through the crowded Airport toward where they're standing. "Grandma, 
I'm so glad you could make it, it's so good to see you."  Jamie says 
giving Bernice a hug.  "And Kristen, I'm so glad you could come it's 
been so long since I last saw you, look how you've grown. My God I do 
believe Kristen's sprouted breasts will you look at that.” Jamie 
replied loudly. "Jamie!"  Kristen admonished softly, turning three 
shades of red in her embarrassment. "I'm just kidding!" Jamie said 
hugging Kristen.  "It's good to see you."  Jamie replied as they all 
started walking toward the baggage claim area.  "Boy are we going to 
have some fun Kristen. I've got it all planned out, it's about time you 
got out and had some new experiences, and a boyfriend." Jamie said 
slyly, as they entered the baggage area, which was packed full of 
people waiting to get their luggage. "Grandma why don't you let Kristen 
bunk over at my apartment she'll have great time at my place, what with 
all my roommates." Jamie said. "Of course Kristen can stay with you, 
she'll have a lot more fun over at your place, than she will at 
Russell's."  Bernice replied hoping that a couple of weeks with Jamie 
would bring her out of the deep depression she had been in the last 
couple of years.  Time away from her mother was exactly what Kristen 
needed.  Bernice feared that Rebecca would destroy the girl eventually, 
and secretly wished Kristen would never have to return to Rebecca and 
her hateful ways. "Is it always this crowded?"  Kristen asked not 
liking being so enclosed.  Especially being that she only stood 5"2 in 
height and most everyone towered over her. "What can you expect it's 
summer and tourist season.  But don't worry we'll be out of here soon." 
 Jamie said seeing Kristen's disturbed look. "There's our bags now!" 
Bernice said indicating their suitcases. Having collected their bags 
they head through the Airport and out into the parking lot too Jamie's 
car.  Opening her trunk Jamie helped them load their luggage. "Geeze 
Kristen!"  Jamie exclaimed taking her only bag from her. "I can already 
see I'm going to have to teach you the finer points of packing.  The 
first lesson being always over pack never and I mean never under pack!" 
 Jamie said closing the trunk.  "Hey Kristen you wanna drive?" Jamie 
asked jokingly. "I can't drive!" Kristen answered stunned at her offer. 
" Neither can I but that's never stopped me!" Jamie replied "Just ask 
my Dad he'll tell you."  Jamie replied getting into her car and 
starting the engine.  Than pulling out of the parking spot they head 
out with Kristen hurriedly pulling on her seat belt.  "Are you scared 
Kristen?" Jamie asked laughing at her actions as Kristen casts her and 
unsure look. ***** Joshua laid in bed staring at the ceiling of his 
room thinking over what his brother had said. Maybe he wasn't cut out 
to work at Harrington. He wasn't like his brother, he didn't want to 
spend every waking moment at work. He wanted a family and more 
children. The problem was he was afraid to love again because he never 
wanted to hurt like that again. Would there never come a day when he 
would be able to put his heart in harm's way again?  It had been two 
years since his wife Laura had died. The two people he had cared the 
most for in this world were gone, leaving in their wake an empty place. 
 His thoughts turned toward his daughter Kayla who he had neglected in 
his grief over her mother's death.  He had not seen her all summer, 
leaving her in the care of his mother. He sometimes wished he could be 
more like his older brother Trey. But they were complete opposites, 
which was odd because they were twins. They had been close as children 
but had drifted apart after high school. He missed that closeness with 
his brother. Trey had always looked out for him. `The stirring of the 
woman's body that lay next to his in the bed brought him out of his 
troubling thoughts as he glanced down at the young woman who slept so 
peacefully in his arms. Her hair was long and dark her eyes were green. 
Her body was a golden brown. Exceptionally beautiful; he thought as he 
lay studying her as she slept. They had met at one of the many parties 
he and his friends had attended since coming here to celebrate their 
graduation from college. Josh had enjoyed the past two weeks he had 
spent with Colleen, but though he cared for her he knew he didn't love 
her. Knowing how deep her feelings for him were he decided it was time 
to end their relationship. Sitting up, he pulled on his robe and 
climbed out of bed. Going into the bathroom he turned on the shower and 
removed his robe, climbing into the shower. As he washed off he was 
haunted by the night his wife had died. Losing Laura to death wasn't 
the worst memory he had of that night. In the bedroom the woman stirred 
awake she reached over for Joshua. Not finding him she sat up and 
glanced around the room. Hearing the shower she glanced toward the 
bathroom door with a smile. She was about to get up and join him when 
the phone rang. She answered it reluctantly. " Could I speak to 
Joshua?" John asked, sitting at his desk in his office. "He's in the 
shower at the moment could I take a message?" She asked as she sat in 
bed. "Tell him his father called and wants him to call back as soon as 
possible."  John replied. "I'll tell him."  She replied. "Thank you.”  
John replied before hanging up. She replaced the phone on the hook and 
pulled on a green silk robe Joshua had given her. Turning around she 
found him dressed in a pair of jeans and red T-shirt. "Good morning."  
She replied softly with a smile, her eyes glowing with love for him. 
"Morning! Who was that on the phone?"  He asked going to the night 
stand to get his watch. "It was your father. He wants you to call him 
back."  Colleen replied, turning away and going into the bathroom. 
Going over to the nightstand Joshua picked up the phone and dialed his 
father's office. Joshua listened as the phone rang. "Hello.” John said 
as he picked up his private phone. “Father, its Josh, you wanted to 
speak to me?” Josh said sitting down on the bed. “How's California? Are 
you enjoying yourself?” He asked his son as he signed reports. “Good.” 
He replied simply. “Did you talk to Trey?” He asked. “Yes, I met with 
him yesterday.” “Did he go over your reports?” He asked, setting down 
his pen to lean back in his chair. “Yes.” “Where are they? I need those 
reports done for the quarter.” He told his son. “I faxed them to you 
last night.” He answered. “They must be in the stack Judy brought in 
this morning. Have you seen your brother this morning?” “No. He flew 
back to the ranch yesterday.” Josh answered. “He's in Montana? He 
hasn't shown up at the ranch.” John said with a frown. “He said he was 
returning to the ranch.” “He's probably off messing around with some 
woman.” John muttered shaking his head. “Well I won't keep you son, I'm 
sure you have things to do. Your mother wants to know when you'll be 
coming home?” “I told her I was planning to spend the summer down 
here.” Josh said with a sigh. “She worries about you. We both do.” John 
admitted. “I'm fine, I need to get to the office.” He lied. “Bye Son.” 
“Bye.” Josh said, hanging up the phone. ***** 

Jamie and Kristen arrived at Jamie's apartment and began to unload the
car having dropped Bernice off at Jamie's , Dad's house.  Throwing open 
the door to her apartment, Jamie and Kristen enter closing the door 
behind them "Well what do you think?"  Jamie asked indicating the 
apartment. Kristen looked around the messy room in disbelief.  How 
could anyone live in such filth Kristen wondered, but than again at 
least her mother wasn't there and that in it's self made the place seem 
almost welcome. "It's nice." Kristen replied setting her stuff down. " 
Sorry about the mess but we had a party recently and we just haven't 
got around to cleaning the place."  Jamie said noticing the look 
Kristen had given the place. "That's okay!" Kristen replied before 
looking for a place to sit down in the mess. "So tell me what's your 
Mom up to these days?"  Jamie asked before throwing some clothes off a 
stuffed chair to sit down. "Not much, she's been looking for a job, but 
she's so picky I doubt she'll find a job."  Kristen said from her spot 
on a old brown sofa, having found a spot free of clothing. "How's Kathy 
and David? Jamie asked. "Their okay. They're both getting bored though, 
there isn't much for them to do in Spokane during the summer."   
Kristen replied. "Well we better find you a place to sleep, although 
you won't be getting much sleep tonight."  Jamie said leading her into 
one of the bedrooms where a cot has been set up for her. Jamie lived in 
a three bedroom apartment with two roommates. The apartment was small 
but nice. "Great John did remember to get a cot. Well Kristen your all 
set now.  Just throw your stuff in the corner" Jamie said surveying the 
room. "Why won't I be getting very much sleep."  Kristen asked as she 
set her stuff in a corner of the room. "Because I'm taking you out 
tonight, its time you see more of the world."  Jamie said before 
leaving the room. "Who knows maybe will even find you a boyfriend."  
Jamie called from the living room. "Mom wouldn't like me going out!" 
Kristen replied coming out to the living room. "Well your Mom's not 
here and if we don't tell her she'll never find out will she?" Jamie 
replies slyly. Kristen shakes her head and smiles at the idea of doing 
something behind her mother's back. ***** 

Coming out of the bathroom after showering and dressing Colleen crossed
to the patio door. Joshua stood there moodily surveying the world 
through the glass door of the patio. "Good morning."  She said, 
slipping her arms around him from behind. "Morning!"  Joshua replied 
softly before turning to give her a leisurely kiss. His lips moved down 
over her neck. Pausing for a moment, he pulled her shirt up and over 
her head. His hand cupped her breast rubbing the nipple through her 
black lace bra. Unfastening her bra his mouth settled over her nipple, 
causing her to moan. Next he unfastened her black slacks and pushed 
them down, his hand sliding into her black lace panties. Feeling how 
wet she was he picked her up in his arms and carried her to the bed. He 
pulled off his shirt as she unfastened his jeans, pushing the jeans off 
his hips and down his legs. Falling back onto the bed they rolled so 
that she was on top. Her mouth moved down over his hair dusted chest, 
until she reached his enormous erection. She sucked his harness deep 
into her mouth. He groaned as her mouth moved expertly over him. When 
he could no longer bear it he pulled her up so that she straddled his 
erection. She rode him eagerly, her cries of pleasure filled the room. 
"I love you!" She told him when she was finally able to breathe. She 
had collapsed on top of him after her mind blowing climax.  Hearing her 
admission he rolled her off of him and sat up with a sigh. “What's 
wrong?” She asked in surprise. "I should have ended it sooner. I'm 
sorry Colleen." Joshua replied, turning toward her. "What do you mean 
you should have ended it sooner? We just made love!"  She replied, 
stunned at his admission. "I care for you as friend, but I don't love 
you." Joshua replied truthfully while cursing himself for not ending it 
sooner. “We're so good together!  Aren't I good enough for you?"  
Colleen asked, her voice breaking, tears springing into her eyes. 
"That's not it at all," Joshua assured her.  "Ever since losing my wife 
I've been unable to love. Maybe it's because I'm afraid of loving 
someone again; I don't know.  I'm very sorry if I hurt you, it wasn't 
my intention." Joshua told her. “You were just using me for sex, is 
that it?” She asked angrily. “No, I enjoyed being with you.” He told 
her shaking his head. “Than why are you breaking up with me?” She 
asked, tears streaming from her eyes. “It wouldn't be fair to you to 
continue our relationship. You deserve someone who will love you in 
return.” He told her gently. "I see.  Well I better get going I have to 
be at work soon."  She said in defeat. Rising from the bed naked, she 
quickly gathered her clothes before going into the bathroom. After 
Colleen had left Joshua wandered across the room to the patio door, 
struggling against memories of the past.  Would he ever find a girl for 
whom he could love? He was so wrapped up in his own dilemma that he 
forgot that he had a crucial meeting set up for that morning. The 
meeting was important as Harrington was looking to buy out one of its 
competitors. 


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