Here it is guys chapter 4. Enjoy and don't forget to R+R. The song used in the fic is Kelly Clarkson's' Beautiful Disaster'. I do not own it i am merely using it for entertainment purposes.
CHAPTER 4: CONFRONTATIONS
Julie sighed wistfully and placed the cup of coffee and sandwich on a tray preparing to take it upstairs for her mother.
Earlier that day Julie had been sat at the table finishing off her homework, when she heard Susan rush through the door and run up the stairs never once glancing in Julie's direction. Julie had feared something terrible most have happened and followed her mother upstairs. Reaching her mothers bedroom Julie turned the handle only to find that the door had been locked from the inside. Julie had knocked on the door till her fists hurt and pleaded with her mom to open it, unfortunately all Julie had gotten in return were uncontrollable sobs coming from her mother. As each second passed Julie had started to get more and more concerned and went to retrieve the spare key from the kitchen.
She had gently opened up the door and saw her mom lying curled up on the bed, tears masking her entire face, her eyes swollen a deep red from crying. Julie found herself in shock, She had never seen her mother like this before and her heart ached for her. She had approached her mom softly sitting down on the bed. Julie wiped away her tears. This made Susan cry even more. Julie had pleaded with her mom to tell her what happened and through broken sentences, Susan had told her about how she thought her and Mike would get back together only for her hopes and dreams to be shattered when she saw him kissing Edie in the park, her arms all wrapped tightly around him. "I…. Thought….God I'm so stupid," snivelled Susan.
Julie had sat with her mom and let her cry. Eventually Susan was fresh out of tears and her body claimed its much-needed sleep, much to Julie's relief. Julie was angry with Mike for hurting her mom, How could he? And with Edie Britt of all people, the neighborhood slut. Julie looked at the clock it had now been at least 3 hours since Susan came home. She took the tray and headed upstairs. Julie entered the room to see her mom staring vacantly at the wall.
"Mom I made you a sandwich," she spoke placing it on the bedside cabinet. Susan looked at her daughter through empty eyes, "I'm not hungry."
"Mom, please you have to eat something," begged Julie looking at her mother.
"Julie please I just wanna sleep and never wake up," mumbled Susan softly.
"Mom, don't you dare say that. I know that you're hurting right now but…" There was a loud knock on the door. Susan turned around with her back to Julie "Could you go get the door. I really don't feel like talking to anyone," she replied dismissing her daughter.
Julie walked down the stairs and opened the door to see none other than Mike Delfino staring back at her.
Mike had got in his truck after Susan left and drove around looking for a bar, he needed something to numb the pain he was feeling. Mike found a bar and was sat with a beer. He realized that nothing could take the pain away and so he had got into his truck once again and sped to Wisteria Lane intent on taking to Susan, to make her understand. He couldn't lose her because of Edie. Now he stood at her door looking into the angry eyes of Julie.
"Mike what are you doing here," she asked harshly. Mike was surprised at the tone of her voice.
"Julie. I need to talk to Susan," Mike requested. Julie looked at him her anger coming to the surface for what he had done to her mom. She had never seen him like this. He was always so well put together, his hair was dishevelled and his eyes were red almost as if he had been crying.
"Where's your whore?" she spat out. Mike stared at her in shock. "WHAT?""
"I know Mike about you and Edie," she replied. Mike moved forward trying to reason with her, "Julie, Edie… is.. Please I need to talk to Susan. I know she's in there." Julie rose up on her feet not willing to let Mike's height intimidate her. "I don't think so," she commanded.
Mike looked at her in bewilderment "Julie, you don't understand."
"What I understand Mike is that my mom loved you, God Mike she loved you and you just threw it back in her face. I thought you cared about her.. Hell I guess I was wrong," she yelled.
Mike flinched at her words, "I do care about her, more than I care about anyone," he defended.
"Stop lying, if you cared about her you wouldn't have hurt her like that. My mom wouldn't be upstairs sobbing her heart out. There's nothing there anymore her spirit has gone all she's been doing is staring at the wall. Is that called caring Mike is it?" she bellowed.
Mike moved towards her "Stay away from us Mike. My mom doesn't need you." Mike looked at her "I can't do that Julie," he replied.
"I'll call the police if you don't go away right now," threatened Julie.
"I'm not going anywhere till I talk to Susan," he growled. Mike moved down the porch and looked up at the bedroom window "SUSAN, SUSAN WE HAVE TO TALK, " he yelled. "SUSAN I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE PLEASE TALK TO ME." Mike was causing a commotion with his yelling. Julie looked at Mike and saw his refusal to give up. She saw a familiar car stop at her house and sighed inwardly as her dad walked out looking at Mike.
Karl saw the plumber stood on Susan's porch and looked at Julie who was kneeling against the door.
"What's the matter? Your mom and the plumber had a lovers tiff" he asked amused at the turn of events.
"Dad what are you doing here?" Julie asked surprised to see him.
"I came to drop of your camping gear. You left it at my place," he responded looking up at Julie "Dad I could have got it at the weekend," she replied.
Mike moved towards the door again and was stopped by Julie. "Please Mike I told you to go away. Don't make this any harder than it has to be," she spoke.
"No I need.. I have to talk to her," refused Mike. Karl looked at Mike and wondered again what the hell did Susan see in this guy.
"I think you better do as she says," he interrupted grinning smugly at Mike.
Mike faced Karl "Mind you own business," he spoke his tone angry. He yelled again for Susan.
"Plumber I told you to leave," snapped Karl.
"Mike sized up his opponent. There was no one he hated more than Karl, especially after the way he treated Susan "Since when was this your house?" replied Mike through clenched teeth.
"Well plumber, its not yours either and I take it you're not welcome here," hissed Karl pushing Mike.
"Don't touch me," snarled Mike coming upto Karl.
"Look around you plumber, you're causing a scene." Mike turned to see Bree, Lynette, Tom and a few of his other neighbors staring in his direction. Mike couldn't care less. "SUSAN… I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE TILL WE TALK. I'LL STAY HERE ALL NIGHT IF I HAVE TOO," he yelled once again.
"Are you stupid plumber, get lost," taunted Karl moving down the porch next to Mike.
"Dad please..," pleaded Julie hoping to avoid a confrontation.
"Julie he hurt your mom. How can you defend him" spoke Karl staring softly at his daughter.
Mike stared at Karl amused "You don't know what's going on between me and Susan. So stay out of it," Mike threatened glaring at him. Karl refused to back down and stared at Mike both of them engaging in a silent battle of wits. "And speaking of hurting Susan, you have pretty much got a first class degree in that subject what with all the times you hurt her, sleeping with your secretary and countless other women," Mike replied with disgust.
Susan had crept quietly down the stairs, she looked at the clock it was 7.15pm. She didn't want to see Mike but he refused to go away screaming at her to at least listen to him. She didn't want to listen to anything he had to say. She stood at the bottom of the stairs looking outside to see Karl standing on her front porch with Mike 'I must be dreaming,' she thought. She pinched herself 'No definitely not dreaming. What the hell was Karl doing here? And why did he and Mike look like they were just about to throttle each other.
Karl looked at Mike and out of his own foolishness couldn't resist taunting him, making him crack. He moved closer to Mike and whispered gently so that only he would hear the next set of words that came out of his mouth. "I think I'll go inside and check up on Susan. Don't worry plumber I'll make sure she forgets all about you, as I pound into her and taste her sweet flesh as she screams out my name…"
That did it for Mike he bought his fist up and punched Karl squarely on his face. "Don't you ever talk about her like that," exploded Mike. Karl unexpectedly stumbled backwards before smiling and rushing towards Mike. Karl bought up his right fist and punched Mike in the face splitting his lip. Karl reached back to blow another punch to Mike's face; Mike managed to deflect the blow and stared at Karl rage and anger consuming his body, his eyes void of any emotion. He pushed Karl back, who stumbled onto the ground and knelt over him punching him repeatedly in the face. Karl struggled against Mike's strong muscular build and tried to push him off.
"STOP MIKE, STOP," yelled Julie trying to pull Mike away from her dad. Mike carried on regardless and punched Karl his face bloodied and bruised. Karl managed to land a blow to Mike's eye, before he knew what was happening Mike was pulled away. He looked around and saw Tom holding him back.
"Let me go," snarled Mike struggling against Tom's hold. He looked around and saw his neighbors looking in their direction.
"Is that all you got plumber," yelled Karl advancing on Mike. Mike moved forward but Tom kept a vice like grip on him " Don't Mike, its not worth it," he whispered, hoping Mike wouldn't go for a repeat performance.
Mike sighed freeing himself from Tom's hold. He ran his hand through his hair and licked at his lip tasting the coppery taste of blood upon them. What shocked him next was seeing Susan stood behind Julie looking at him in disbelief and shock. Mike moved forwards and gently sighed, "Susan."
Susan looked at his face, his lip split open trickling blood and she could see the faint outline of a bruise forming beneath his eye. She stared at him for what seemed like an eternity. Since when did her Mike become so violent? She sighed loudly disappointment filling her heart; he wasn't her Mike anymore he never was. She saw Edie walking towards her house and her mind flashed back to that scene in the park. Mike's lips on Edie's, her hands wrapped around him. Susan shook the memories still fresh in her mind; she silently willed the tears not to come. Mike was now stood at her door again. She looked at him with her big trustful eyes
"Susan…. I…" he started.
She reached towards him standing centimeters away from his lips, those perfect full kissable lips. She ran her fingers across his cheek and then traced them softly across his lips. Mike shivered at her warm and gentle touch. Susan moved up on her toes and ever so gently placed a soft chaste kiss against those lips tasting the sting of his blood. Mike responded softly and felt tears from those perfect hazel eyes run down his cheeks. As quickly as it had began Susan pulled away. Mike opened his eyes at the loss of contact and saw Susan's hand strike against the side of his face. Mike felt his face sting from the blow and looked at Susan in astonishment.
"How could you? How could you come here and hurt me all over again? Stay away from me Mike. We're not friends. We're nothing to each other. I never want you in my life ever. As… hard as.. it may be we have…. To…to…. say goodbye… to each other," she cried.
"Susan please.. I know you felt something in that kiss. Please listen to me. I'll explain everything," he begged looking at her his eyes tearing.
"I can't.. I was willing but you let me down. I don't trust you. Have a nice life with Edie. Maybe you can love her, you certainly didn't love me," she sobbed.
Mike reached for Susan but she moved away turning towards Karl. "I have some bandages in the house. You need to get cleaned up," she spoke before fleeing into the house. Julie ran after her mom. Karl stood at the door smirking at Mike " You lost plumber" and with that he shut the door.
Mike stood there in shock. Tom came up behind him and placed his hand on his shoulder.
"Mike maybe you should go home" he spoke gently.
Mike looked at Tom before getting into his truck. Tom ran after him "Hey buddy, you're in no condition to drive," he explained trying to get his friend to see sense.
"Who cares? I have nothing left to lose," Mike replied in a sombre tone before speeding out of Wisteria Lane.
"Tom sighed before heading back towards Lynette, Bree and Edie who looked on amazed at what just happened across the street.
"What happened between them?" asked Bree.
"I don't know Mike didn't say," replied Tom sitting down.
"It must be so hard for Susan, she was only going on a few days ago about how she was hoping her and Mike would sort things out," explained Lynette. "Do you know anything?" she asked looking at Edie.
Edie looked at her sweetly "Not a clue," she smiled before leaving happily.
"Whatever it is I hope they can sort it out," sighed Bree taking a sip of her iced tea.
"Me too," chorused Tom and Lynette.
A couple of weeks had passed and Susan was moving around again trying to piece her life back together. She was doing the laundry, getting the shopping, and even attending the girl's weekly poker games, which Edie had decided not to show up to. Susan was glad for that one little miracle at least. Julie had pressured her into living her life again. Susan felt lucky to have a daughter like her; she didn't know how she would cope without her. An involuntary shudder ran through her. It didn't even bear thinking about. "Speak of the devil," spoke Susan as her daughter arrived in the kitchen. Julie looked at her mom, she still hurt deep inside it was going to take her a long time to get over Mike Susan had tried to put on a brave face for her sake and those around her, pretending she was okay but Julie knew her mother still cried at night in her bedroom whispering Mike's name. Her mom hadn't seen Mike ever since that day where he came to blows with her dad. Julie had seen Mike a few days after the incident drunkenly stumbling into his house with a bottle of whisky in one hand. Ever since then she had not heard a peep out of him.
Julie looked at her mom, "What are you thinking about?" she enquired.
"Just that I'm very lucky to have a daughter like you," smiled Susan softly.
"Well I have a pretty great mom," Julie smiled back hugging her. "Speaking of we have a few hours to get ready then head over to Mrs. Solis' house."
"Why, what's happening?" asked a confused Susan.
"Ughh Mom. Don't tell me you have forgotten it's the BBQ party tonight," sighed Julie.
"Must have slipped my mind," she replied absentmindedly. Suddenly she had a terrible feeling in the pit of her stomach. Mike would be at the BBQ. Gabrielle had mentioned that Carlos had invited him a few weeks ago. Susan sighed and if Mike was going to be there, then so would Edie. Susan was in no mood to watch them together. She had to back out of this BBQ.
"You know I have a ton of work to do and I think I'll skip it," she replied hoping it didn't sound too false.
Julie eyed her mother, "Mom you can't back out now. Its been planned for at least a month. Mrs Solis is your friend she would be disappointed if you didn't show."
"I just don't …." faltered Susan unsure of what to say.
"Look, he probably won't even show up," replied Julie knowing that this sudden nervousness must have something to do with Mike.
"Who won't," asked Susan playing dumb.
"Mike," responded Julie bluntly. "I wasn't even thinking about him," lied Susan.
"And if that bitch Edie shows up, then …"
"Okay… okay.. I'll come," Susan replied interrupting her daughter's tirade. "How about we put together a fruit salad. At least I can't burn that," smiled Susan. Julie smiled joining her mother, "Deal."
Mike was sprawled across his couch with Bongo sitting next to his feet. He looked at the picture in his hand and took a drink of his beer. Radiant sparkling eyes looked at him from the picture. He hadn't seen Susan since that fateful day when his whole world came crashing down around him. Even now if he closed his eyes he could still see the way her heart broke into pieces when she saw Edie kissing him in the park, taste the softness of her strawberry flavoured lips as she had kissed him and told him they were nothing to each other, he could still taste and feel the saltiness of her tears as they fell from her eyes running down his face. It was all because of Edie Britt. Mike knew Edie was keeping a low profile and was probably keeping out of harms way. He sighed it wasn't just Edie that was to blame. If he had told Susan when he first started dating her about his past, they would still be together. She would be sat with him now, instead of a bottle of beer and a photo he would be holding her, kissing her and sucking gently on her neck an act that drove her wild with desire.
Mike sighed if it wasn't for Noah and his involvement in Deidra's case then he would have left Wisteria Lane weeks ago, nothing was here for him, nothing except her. At times Noah kept pestering him asking him if was any closer to finding out who killed Deidra. Mike sympathized, he really did but there were times he wanted to tell Noah and the rest of the world to 'Fuck Off, Why did they have to continue bothering him?' Mike got up heading towards the kitchen as he reached for the fridge he saw a post-it note stuck to it, SOLIS' BBQ 5PM He looked at the date 'damn' he thought that was tonight. He ran his hand across his face he was in no mood to go to a BBQ and be all cheerful but he had promised Carlos he would turn up. 'Carlos will manage after all there will be plenty of people there' he thought to himself. 'But so will she. Susan will be there too' the other part of his mind acknowledged. Mike sighed loudly as Bongo joined him in the kitchen. His mind was made up, "Sorry buddy. I have a BBQ to get to." Mike ran upstairs to shower and clean himself up.
"Julie come on are you ready?" Susan yelled up the stairs to her daughter. Julie came down the stairs after five minutes, "Yeah mom. I'm all set," she replied.
She looked at her mom wearing a knee length white tiered skirt and a lilac halter neck top, her hair cascading down her face in gentle waves. " See didn't I tell you that outfit would look great," asked Julie.
"Okay, Okay. You were right," Susan replied smiling at her daughter. 'I might as well look sexy, even though I don't feel it' Susan thought to herself sombrely.
Susan took her daughters hand and they slowly made their way over to Gabrielle's house. Susan didn't notice the car and the camera taking her image as she walked across the street.
Susan and Julie entered the house and joined everyone in the back. Julie spotted Danielle and a few other kids from her school and made her way over to them leaving her mother to her own devices. Susan sighed inwardly 'This is it' she said before making her way over to her circle of friends.
"Hey Guys," she greeted warmly.
"Susan I am so glad you came," smiled Gabby pulling her friend into a warm hug.
"You look gorgeous," exclaimed Lynette.
"Thanks, so do you guys. Wow it's a big turn out," smiled Susan. She felt lucky that she had these women as her friend. They talked about Lynette's kids, Bree's kids, the latest gossip, they talked about anything and everything except what happened between Susan and Mike that day. Susan was enjoying herself and gently bit into a burger Gabrielle had offered to her.
"Mmm this is good," she moaned.
"It's a recipe that Carlos' mama used. I figured she might as well be good for one thing," replied Gabrielle smiling.
Susan laughed and heard a shriek coming from the other side of the garden. The teens had apparently decided to jump in the pool.
"Its okay. We'll throw them out later. You going to go for a swim" smiled Gabrielle.
"Err.. I think I'll skip it," laughed Susan.
"Hey Gabby, enough gossiping. How about some burgers for us hungry guys," exclaimed Carlos coming behind her and placing a kiss on her cheek. Gabrielle playfully tried to push him away.
Susan looked up and saw Mike stood next to Carlos. He looked gorgeous as usual. He was wearing a figure hugging black t-shirt, showing the strong muscles beneath and a pair of jeans hugging his long legs perfectly. She looked up at him and his hair was in its usual style and the right amount of stubble framed his face. She quickly turned away to face Gabrielle. Mike was mesmerized, she was stunning sat there the wind blowing against her face. He always knew she was beautiful but to see her again after so many weeks bought forward the rush, heat and desire he felt whenever he was around her. He watched as Susan's tongue came out of her perfect mouth to unconsciously lick her lips. The same tongue that did wonderful things to his body. He groaned softly.
"Here you go Mike," spoke Gabrielle offering him a burger. Mike looked at her "Thanks," he replied softly. He turned back around but Susan was nowhere to be seen. He walked off with Carlos thoughts consuming his mind.
Susan was in the kitchen she swallowed down her second glass of wine and was preparing to fill it up again when Bree saw her.
"Susan are you okay," she asked worried.
"Yeah. I'm fine just needed a little time out," replied Susan.
"Susan about Mike.."
"Please Bree. I don't wanna talk about it. I thought I was strong enough but after seeing him out there and not being able to…. I can't please understand," stammered Susan.
"Honey, that's okay if you ever feel ready to talk about it you know where to find me," she replied sincerely.
Susan was touched by her friend's affection and hugged her thanking her softly.
"Well, well if it isn't Susan Mayer," shouted a voice interrupting the quiet moment.
"Karl what are you doing here?" Susan asked irritated. She did not need this right now.
"Well I came to check up on you," he replied "Gosh Susie you look amazing," smiled Karl.
"Gee I didn't know you cared so much," responded Susan sarcastically. "You wasted your time. I'm fine and I certainly don't need you checking up on me."
"Why are you so angry Susie? The plumber still on your mind," he asked. Instead of giving him an answer Susan poured herself another glass of wine.
Outside Mike was sat alone at the far end of the pool with only his thoughts for company. He took a mouthful of his beer and looked around for Susan. He felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up to see Edie smiling at him dressed in a tight figure hugging red dress.
"Mike what are you doing here?" she asked.
"Trying to be alone so if you don't mind," he responded coldly. He looked at her angry that she had ruined his chance with Susan.
"Why did you do it?" he asked
"Do what?" asked Edie feigning innocence.
"You know damn well what I am talking about," Mike seethed becoming angry.
"Want a repeat performance do ya," smiled Edie. She coyly moved her hand up his leg towards the zipper of his jeans. Mike grabbed her hands. He looked into her eyes and moved closer. Edie smiled finally he was going to kiss her. She waited for his lips to join hers. Instead Mike pushed her back and stood up " Stay the hell away from me," he growled before moving away.
Susan sighed this was not her idea of fun. She was at a BBQ with a guy she couldn't get out of her mind and her ex- husband who insisted on sticking around much to her dismay. She had managed to get away from Karl and made her way towards Lynette. She sat down greeting her friend.
"So Susan, I noticed Karl was here. What's the deal," she asked curious.
"I don't even know the answer to that, sighed Susan.
"Has Mike seen him? I mean after what happened last time they were together," Lynette queried.
"I don't know. God I hope not. I just wish I wasn't here. On the one side there's Mike who I don't wanna see or speak to and on the other is Karl who insists on driving me insane," sighed Susan running her hand through her hair.
Susan looked up and spotted Mike talking to Tom and Carlos. He met her gaze and stares at her. His eyes full of longing and sadness. Susan looked away. It was getting darker and the kids had put on some music, which played loudly throughout the garden. Susan spotted Julie who was with Danielle and Andrew. Just then a song came on and Susan listened thinking of how perfectly the lyrics fit Mike.
He drowns in his dreams
An exquisite extreme I know
He's as dumb as he seems
And more heaven than a heart could hold
And if I try to save him
My whole world could cave in
It just ain't right
It just ain't right
Oh when I don't know
I don't know what he's after
But he's so beautiful
Such a beautiful disaster
And if I could hold on
Through the tears and the laughter
Would it be beautiful?
Or just a beautiful disaster
Susan got up. She needed to stop thinking about him. He was out of her life. What was the point in hurting herself with these thoughts?
"Lynette I'm gonna go and get some ice-cream. Do you want some," she asked.
"Sure. You want a hand," Lynette smiled.
"No I'm fine. I'll be right back," Susan said running as fast as she could into the kitchen. She wouldn't break down in front of him. She just couldn't.
Mike looked around the Solis' backyard, the kids were in a corner laughing and joking around with each other. The adults sat generally chatting to each other. He stood up " I'm gonna go take a walk," he mumbled to none in particular. He saw Susan in the kitchen wiping at her eyes and absentmindedly filling up a bowl with ice cream. Mike started to head for the kitchen when someone stepped in front of him.
"Plumber," Mike looked up immediately recognizing the belittling tone. Karl stood there looking at him sharply.
"What are you doing here," he asked angrily.
Mike glared at him, "I was invited which is more than can be said for you."
Karl let out a small chuckle. Mike looked towards the kitchen Susan was still there. He moved around Karl getting impatient. Karl refused to budge.
"Get out of my way," snarled Mike. Karl stood there motionless. Mike had a feeling Karl was testing him, trying to goad him into a fight. Mike sighed he didn't want to fight Karl not while Susan was here. He had already hurt her enough. Instead he once again moved across from Karl.
"Plumber if I were you, I'd stay out of Susan's life, he yelled.
"Mike glared at him refusing to give into his provoking.
Elsewhere Susan was heading back towards Lynette with the ice cream when someone stepped in her way. Susan mumbled a short sorry not bothering to look up till she heard the voice of the person stood only inches from her.
"Susan my, don't you look different," smirked Edie. Susan looked up wearily and saw the face of the woman she despised, the woman who got to hold Mike, the one who got to kiss him and make love to him. Instead of giving Edie a reply Susan started to walk away she needed to get away from her. Edie smiled and pulled at Susan's arm making her drop the ice cream.
"Susan, you don't have to be so rude," she spoke annoyed. Susan looked at her she couldn't get the image of her and Mike kissing out of her head. "Edie leave me alone," she stated sombrely.
"But Susan we are friends," smiled Edie as if she had done nothing wrong.
"Friends, don't betray each other in the back," yelled Susan.
Edie scoffed and placed her hands on her hips, "Are you still mad about the whole Mike thing. God Susan you need to get over it." Susan realised it was no use talking to Edie and walked away. What Edie said next made her stop in her tracks.
"Susan… Mike is just an amazing kisser. Don't you think? The way his tongue slowly enters your mouth and how he playfully nibbles at your lips," retorted Edie knowing that was going to hurt Susan and she was right Susan had turned around and was looking at her, hurt masking her entire face.
"And the things that man can do with his hands… I mean.." continued Edie, enjoying Susan's mind playing tricks with the thought of her and Mike.
Susan couldn't take it anymore. Images flashing through her mind of Edie and Mike kissing, making love in his bed, the very same bed she fell asleep in night after night. Susan willed the tears not to come but it was too late. She ran towards the door she had to get out of there. Edie once again stood in her way.
"Where are you going Susan? I haven't told you the best part yet," sniped Edie.
"LEAVE ME ALONE," yelled Susan. Everyone turned to stare at the sound of Susan's painful cry. They saw a tearful Susan stood next to a smug Edie. Mike had heard Susan' voice and moved away from Karl to see Susan trying to get past Edie.
"Face it Susan," replied Edie coming closer. "Mike needed a real woman, you couldn't even hold onto Karl, did you really think Mike would fall in love with you," she whispered laughing.
Suddenly Susan reached forward and slapped Edie across the face, momentarily stunned Edie didn't realise how close they were to the pool and fell in dragging Susan in with her. The crowd gasped in amazement each wanting to know what was going on. Mike and Karl ran towards them. Mike looked at Susan and reached to pull her out of the pool. She pushed his hand away " Just don't Mike, just don't touch me," she cried pulling herself out of the pool and running as far away as she could. Mike left Edie in the pool and ran after her.
Once outside Mike saw Susan running towards her house. He yelled for her, but she refused to look back.
"SUSAN.. SUSAN.. WAIT." he called. Upon reaching her Susan turned around. Mike saw her tear streaked face.
"Susan, please. What happened?" he asked softly.
"Your girlfriend told me everything Mike. How much… she … enjoys.. kissing..you. That.. you never… felt for anyone.. what .. you feel for her. Was I just a game to you? Did you feel sorry for me? Is that why you started dating me… the lonely divorcee… god I feel.. so stupid," she spoke brokenly.
"Susan, how can you say that. You were not..." he argued.
"I don't know anymore. I never knew you. Go Mike, your girlfriend is waiting," she replied turning away. Mike placed a hand on Susan's shoulder "Please Susan,"
"Just don't Mike… I don't' want you to touch me ever. Just go," she yelled harshly.
"Susan we need to talk.. Please," he begged desperately wanting to make things right. Susan started to walk away. He pulled her back into his arms; she looked up at him and felt the heat from his skin and the closeness of his lips. " I don't trust you," she confessed sadly.
"I know, but I want to explain everything to you," replied Mike. He gently took her hand in his. Susan protested stubbornly as Mike led her to his house.
TBC…