Noah looked at the phone and made no facial expression, he walked into his office and took off his suit jacket and rolled up his sleeves and he sat behind his desk. Aiden watched and sighed, he slowly realised that they weren't going home any time soon.

"Aiden bring me any contracts that need looked at." Aiden went out and brought back a large stack of documents, the documents height was the length of half of Aiden's body. Setting them down beside Noah he sighed at the long night ahead.

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"Aiden what about our problem at the port?."

Noah had always traded weapons legally and illegally. Selling to whichever country offered the most money. Of course, he kept the best designs for himself. When Governor Archer May had been disposed of and the old enemy started to make a few moves and Noah was keeping an eye on it.

This enemy was working in the black-market and usually, only he sold narcotics. Noah had no interest in filling streets with drug addicts so he was never interested in this business. But it was always smart to watch anyone greedy and wanted a piece of Noah's business.

The enemy was an older man called Eric McCann and his younger brother Bill McCann. Bill had stepped into Noah's territory a few nights ago and had tried to steal a shipment of weapons. It ended in a shoot out and Bill's life was taken by Noah himself. Two bullets to the head in an execution-style he had Aiden take a photo and send it to Eric as a warning.

"Sir the photo was sent as requested. Eric McCann would have received it already along with a shipping container with his brothers and men's bodies."

"Good. Send some men to keep a lookout, he may come to the city looking for us."

They worked for a few hours and well into the night Noah sat back and rubbed his temples. He needed to relax and his only source of relaxation was being with Ivy. He picked up his phone to call Ivy and when she didn't answer he phoned Thomas.

"Boss," Thomas answered straight away, his bosses ringtone was set to a different one.

"Where's Ivy?".

"We are still at Darcy's, Ivy is shooting pool and currently winning."

"Good. Turn on the camera and show me." Noah was proud of his kitten and wanted to see her enjoying herself.

Thomas did as Noah told him and Noah watched as Ivy hit another ball into the hole she then jumped and did a happy dance.

"Thomas."

Thomas turned off the camera, putting the phone back to his ear and waited for orders.

"Get her home safe."

"Yes, boss."

It was enough for Noah to see her, now he had energy again as he grabbed the last of the documents to read and sign.

The next morning

Ivy had had another amazing birthday night and she had slept soundly after coming home during the early hours of the morning. She woke and stretched but she heard a strange whirring noise and jolted up looking around. She was in a small bedroom. She heard a door clicked and looked ahead and saw her lover enter the room and smiling at her.

"Awake?."

"Where am I?"

"On my private jet."

"Where are we going and why am I kidnapped into coming with you?."

Noah smirked at her remark and sat on the bed with Ivy. Ivy moved back instinctively, she recognised that look in Noah's eyes. Noah leaned over and kissed Ivy. It wasn't his normal kisses this was short and sweet, which confused Ivy.

"Get up and get ready we are landing." Noah walked out of the bedroom.

Ivy then guessed because they were landing he didn't take the kiss any further. Ivy got up and saw her favourite ripped black jeans and a black band t-shirt sitting out. Ivy quickly got dressed and walked out of the bedroom seeing Aiden and Thomas she smiled. Ivy went and sat beside Noah. Noah's private jet was white inside and had walnut coloured wood with an expensive white leather seat and a soft white fluffy carpet. It was really expensive and luxurious.

Aiden approached and placed a box on the table in front of her. Ivy looked up to Noah curious at the box in front of her.

"Open it."

Ivy opened the box and saw her favourite shoe designer Louboutin. Opening the signature box then the red velvet bag the shoes wherein she saw the latest limited edition black Winter spikes boots. The Winter Spikes high-top boot sits on a notched wooden sole and is distinguished by rows of metallic signature spikes surrounding the ankle. Ivy was excited and put them on straight away then grabbed Noah's face and kissed him. She was so excited she forgot herself and had kissed him.

Ivy pulled back a bit embarrassed at kissing in front of Aiden and Thomas.

"Thank you I love them."

"I saw your old pair, you needed to be upgraded," Noah smirked and looked out the window as they started to land.

"But what are they for."

"Happy birthday."

Ivy looked away embarrassed again, noticing that Thomas and Aiden were working away on their laptops she felt better. She looked out the window as they started to descend. She didn't mind flying but the landing and taking off always made her uneasy. She took a deep breath and gripped the arms of her seat.

"Ivy."

Noah's deep cello voice sounded right beside her ear. Her eyes snapped open and she turned to see his deep dark eyes next to her. She looked at his beautifully sculpted face as he leaned in. He kissed her, forcing her mouth open as his tongue swirled around her mouth. Just as she let out a small moan he released her smiling.

Ivy only realised that Noah had done that to distract her as they landed. Ivy released her belt and got up quickly she then remembered she had no bags with her. She turned to Noah and he was already holding her hand to help her down the stairs of the private jet.

"Where are we?". Ivy couldn't recognise the area from the airport. All she saw was a bright sunny sky and green fields.

Noah ignored her question and walked her towards two matt black Audi r8 cars. She was excited, she likes fast engines like her bike and sports cars. Noah opened the passenger door for her and helped Ivy in before getting in the driver seat himself. The inside of the car was sleek and stylish.

Ivy was surprised seeing Noah sitting in the driver seat as she had never seen Noah drive before.

"Your driving?."

"We are on holiday?"

"Holiday?".

"Yes."

She smiled as he revved the engine and took off.

"Like the car Ivy?".

"A lot."

"Good I'll have it shipped to our garage at home."

Ivy smiled and blushed she didn't miss Noah say our garage and home so naturally.

"It's ok, don't spend that amount. Let's just enjoy today."

Ivy didn't want expensive gifts like this. She liked tasty food and also didn't mind birthday presents. She looked out at the scenery, the drive was smooth and she enjoyed the time she spent in Noah's company.

As they got closer to the coast the area started to look familiar. But there was no way, but then again Noah had his ways.

"Why are we at my mothers home town for my birthday."

"I want to meet my in-laws," Noah smirked at Ivy waiting for his lover to blow up.