A/N: I'm actually shocked that I'm updating this story already, but after a recent request for songs to help build a playlist, I was inspired with the chapter that appears here. I had intentions of finishing up a different update, but this one came first.

Beta love goes to xxDustNight88 and alpha love goes to SquarePeg72. Love these two to death, even if it doesn't always seem like I'm in the best of moods.

The title of this chapter is A Lie I Didn't Have to Tell which is a lyric from Unfaithful by Rihanna.

As I said in the first author's note, the plot of this story comes from the affair that is going on. I'm sorry if that's a sensitive subject for anyone reading, and trust me I'll understand if you can't handle reading it. I wouldn't be writing the story if I didn't have some kind of experience with the type of situation.

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Love always,
~starr

Applying a few last minute touches to her look, Millie looked at her reflection in the mirror one last time before she left for the night. She needed to be out the door by seven thirty or she'd be late. And tonight, late wasn't an option.

"Theo!" she called, walking out of the master bedroom as she gathered the remaining pieces to complete her look. She grabbed her purse off the chair outside of the room and made her way toward the staircase. "Theo! I'm leaving."

Making her way down the stairs, she rounded the corner into the kitchen and ran face first into his chest. She shook her head and stepped back, laughing as she did so. "There you are."

"Yes, here I am," he replied with a laugh. "Did you call for me?"

Millie fought the urge to roll her eyes, nodding her head. "Yup. I just wanted to let you know I was leaving."

"Oh yeah," he mumbled, carding a hand through his hair. "Where are you headed?"

"Just out for drinks with the girls. You'll be okay here alone though, right?" she asked, batting her eyelashes at him with a smile on her face. "You won't miss me too terribly?"

Wrapping his arms around her waist, he pulled her into him and pressed his lips to the top of her head. "I'm sure I can find something to keep me entertained without you here, but I can't promise I won't miss you."

Millie pressed up on her tiptoes, tipping her head back and gently pressing her lips to his. "Don't have too much fun."

"I'll try to refrain," he replied with a laugh and a wink. "What time do you think you'll be home?"

"Why? Have plans with your secret girlfriend?"

Shaking his head, he leaned down and captured her lips once more. "Nope, but I might have plans for you when you get home."

"I'll see if my date will let me leave a little early," she said with a laugh. "But if I don't get going, I really am going to be late."

Theo leaned down and pressed his lips to hers once more. "I'll see you later. I love you."

"I love you too," she replied, placing one more chaste kiss on his lips and she was out the door.

Theo watched her leave and sighed, shaking his head as the door closed behind her. If anyone had overheard their conversation, one might assume that the side comments were serious.

Glancing at the door one more time, Theo reached his hand into his pocket, pulling out his phone. He slid the lock screen open and shot off a quick text message. If Millie could go out with some friends for the night, then so could he.

Once she was in the car outside of their townhouse, Millie reached into her purse to grab her phone. Glancing down at the clock, she realized she was going to be late. This was not how she anticipated her evening starting.

Sliding her phone open, she composed a quick text message and sent it before backing out of the drive.

Now, they were on the clock. It was going to be an interesting evening, hoping that time was on their side for now.

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8:05 PM - Running a little late. I'll see you soon.

8:07 PM - Okay, hurry. I can't wait to see you...

8:09 PM - I can't wait to see you either. We'll be together soon.

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"I hate lying to him," she mumbled, rolling on to her back with a sigh as she closed her eyes. She wanted to stop her racing mind, but it appeared nothing she could do was going to stop the thoughts.

Turning onto his side, he draped hand across her waist, trailing his fingers along the exposed skin from under the blanket. He wanted to comfort her, but he knew exactly how she felt. His own mind was chock-full of guilt about the lies he had been telling of his own.

"I know you do," he whispered, leaning in and pressing his lips to the side of her head. "I hate lying to her too, but unless we want to go our separate ways…"

His voice trailed off as his eyes filled with pain. He didn't want to lose her, but at the same time he didn't want to lose his wife either. Having them both was something of a security blanket he had come to depend on.

"I don't want to go our separate ways," she reassured him, turning to face him and propping her head up on her elbow. Reaching over, she gently stroked his cheek and brought a smile upon her lips. "I'm exactly where I want to be."

She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his gently, brushing her tongue along the curve of his lip, silently seeking entry. Taking a deep breath, he wrapped his arm securely around her waist and pulled her against him as his lips parted enough to allow her tongue to slip inside.

He rolled onto his back and pulled her over with him, her legs straddling his waist. The sheet covering her fell to the side as she positioned herself on top of him. Within a matter of moments, she lowered herself onto his cock. She gasped as she felt him take control from beneath her.

She tilted her head back as she exhaled, exposing her neck to him. Taking advantage of the moment, he place a few light kisses along her neck and collarbone.

Wrapping his arms around her waist, he pulled her close to him and flipped them both over so that he was in control. She wrapped her legs around his waist, digging her heels into his flesh as he rocked himself in and out of her core.

Lowering his head to kiss her once more, he smirked when he felt her fingers interlace themselves in his hair, pulling him close. As he pulled away, his eyes met hers and he noticed a fire there that he hadn't seen before.

"Now, I've got you exactly where I want you," he growled, slamming himself into her with a new found passion.

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"You're home late," she mumbled, rolling onto her side to face him. A sleepy smile appeared on her face when his eyes met hers.

He leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek. "I know. I didn't wake you when I came in, did I?"

Hermione shook her head against the pillow, reaching over to stroke his arms gently. "Just a matter of perfect timing," she said, laughing quietly. "Did you have fun tonight?"

Draco opened his mouth to respond, but quickly closed it again , taking a few moments to think about exactly what he wanted to say. He hadn't lied to her about his plans for the evening, but in all reality, he hadn't exactly been truthful either.

After a few brief moments, he finally made up his mind. "It would have been better if our team had won, but overall the night was still enjoyable."

"That's good," she replied with a yawn. "I missed you tonight."

Sliding into bed beside her, Draco smiled and wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her into him. "I missed you too."

Hermione rolled into him and snuggled up close, inhaling the intoxicating scent of his cologne. The scent allowed her mind to drift away to the first time she had smelled it and she smiled into his shoulder. It was the same cologne that he had been wearing on their wedding day.

"What did you get into tonight?" he asked.

"Nothing much," she mumbled into his chest. "I did some cleaning and got a few things ready for work in the morning."

As she spoke, she felt her subconscious shaking its head at her. It was only a small white lie and it wasn't hurting anyone. She did get some cleaning done as well as getting a few other things ready for work in the morning. It wasn't like he had asked for an exact timeline of her evening.

Sometimes, the truth was better kept as a secret for the feelings of all those involved.

"That sounds like fun."

Leaning down, he pressed his lips to the top of her, kissing her gently for a moment. She leaned her head back, lifting her eyes to his. There was a love there that shone so bright for her and it brought a smile to her face.

Extending her neck, she pressed her lips to his and she brought her arms up to wrap around his neck, pulling him close to her. As she did so, Draco tightened his arm around her waist slightly, holding her in place.

"I'm sure I can think of a few other more fun things to do now, though," she whispered against his lips.

"Oh really?"

Pressing her lips into his roughly, she nodded her head with a smile toying at her lips.

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1:05 AM - When can I see you again? I miss the feeling of your skin against mine…

1:06 AM - Soon, I promise. We can talk about it tomorrow…

1:07 AM - Promise?

1:08 AM - Promise, now get some sleep. I'll talk to you tomorrow…

1:09 AM - Sweet dreams...