Coming Together
"I'm starting to regret I told you that." Mark said as he went back into the house.
"Well from what you told me it wasn't all that innocent." Glen said helping to pick up some of the plates.
"There's nothing more to it. She was Curtis's at the time."
"Well, she's not his anymore."
"I know that but that doesn't change anything. I told you before I'm not going down that whole relationship road."
"You need a good woman in your life. Sometimes what you search for is right under your roof."
"How very insightful." Mark said sarcastically, "Don't you have a home to go to?"
"I know that tone, so I'm leaving. I'm telling Nikki seems like a beautiful, smart girl, if you don't see that, Cena will."
"Goodnight." Mark said as Glen left.
What did he know? Mark is not going through that road again, ever. I mean he would be lying if he said he was never attracted to Nikki. He was from the first time he laid eyes on her back in Curtis office. She was sitting at the desk wearing a pin stripe black skirt and white top with the top two buttons undone giving him a peak of her cleavage. His eyes shifted to her face where she had a pen sitting on her delectable bottom lip as she was reading through the paperwork. She was irresistible, but then he found out about her and Curtis and Mark was happy with his wife.
He went upstairs to his room and stopped in front of her door. He couldn't stop the twinge of jealousy he felt when he saw John flirting with her. At one point he felt like slapping Cena upside his head and telling him to get the fuck out. That would only make things more uncomfortable for Nikki. It was just a lust thing and it was temporary, nothing more.
He was about to walk off, when the door swung open and she ran into him, "Hey." She said with a smile.
"I just finished cleaning up and everyone is gone."
"Oh, I was heading down to check and see if Mira made it in. I'm trying to teach her the whole be subtle thing."
"It's partially working, when I looked outside, she was still talking to him by the car."
"As long as she comes back in." Mark was about to walk off when he felt her hand on his arm, "Mark, are you okay?"
"Yea, what are you talking about?" he said feeling a little uneasy with her touching him.
"I mean you seem kind of distracted at the game, then it was the way you treated me and John."
"I told you this is a normal thing for me."
"No it's not. You were so nice to me when we first meet and now you turned into this ogre. I don't like this; I want the Mark that made me laugh every time he came to visit. The Mark that made me feel comfortable even though he knew what I was doing." She stepped in front of him and placed both hands on his forearms, "You know, when I saw you I couldn't get you off my mind." Her hands moved up and she looked up into his eyes as they glazed, "I wanted you. I want you." She said reaching for the back of his head and bringing it down to kiss her.
Mark then wrapped his arms around her and lifted her up against him. She poured her passion into kissing him, as she grabbed a hold of his head. He knew she would be a little hellcat. He pushed her up against the wall when he heard Kit crying and it was loud and close.
I sat up suddenly feeling my body drenched. It was a dream, no wait Kit is really crying. I hurried out of bed to the crib to sooth my baby. She was failing around as I picked her up.
"It's okay honey, I'm here." I soothed as I ran my hand down her face.
I'm a little hot and bothered but I'm here. I couldn't believe the dream I had about Mark. I thought I was a little over that but apparently, I'm not. It felt so real and that was the weird thing. It was like I could feel his hands around my waist and feel his lips; my body was still tingling. Oh for heaven sakes girl it wasn't even real.
A month went by so quickly I didn't even suspect it. Usually time flies when you are having fun, I'm not sure it was the same for raising a child. Kit was starting to look more and more like me, even though she has Curtis' eyes. Well I couldn't get everything. I helped around the house, cleaning and cooking, which Mark tried to insist that I really didn't have to. I didn't mind much; I liked cooking so to have someone enjoy it was good for me. I happened to talk to my school counselor on the phone and she said that me taking online classes would be good for my basics. When Mira registered, I went ahead and did it too with my scholarship. I tried sometimes to call my mom, but the answering machine still picked up. I just really gave up, I didn't know how else to say I apologize and for her to actually forgive me.
On
a more lighter note, it was so funny to see Mira ignore Dave and for
him to eat out of her hands. I told her that she could stop now,
since he is a nice guy and he actually seems interested. They went
out on a couple dates so far, must be nice to find a good guy. Me,
on the other hand, besides taking care of Kit, nothing much has been
going on. I've been talking to John sometimes on the phone. He's
actually a pretty nice guy. He was funny, smart, and goofy as hell,
but that wasn't where my head at. Unfortunately, my head was on
Mark. I know it's insane and I should be locked up, but I couldn't
help it. Staying longer with him has made me seen another part of
him. He has gotten a little more calmer know and we could actually
sit and talk to each other somewhat like we use to. He would go on
the road and leave for a while, then he would call me when he gets in
and I would stay up and wait for him, no matter how late. See,
I
am certifiable right now, but I can't say that I wasn't eating it
up. I didn't want to think too much of it, I just thought we were
good friends. That's not to say that I wasn't thinking about him
and me. Oh, well I can still dream.
I had just put Kit to bed when Mira came in from he date with Dave. She made it in before midnight, not bad. Mira was smiling as she put her coat up in a dazy. I blinked a little at her, shaking my head.
"So, how was your date?" I asked.
"Wonderful, he took me to this nice Italian restaurant where and he kissed me. He finally full on kiss me."
"About time, you've been letting the man wait for like two weeks."
"No, I was going to do it again, but he grabbed me and kissed me. It was beyond words."
"Really? That's good. I was so close to going back to his hotel room, but I have to remember to take it slow."
"Did you become a 16 year old virgin prude and I missed it?" I joked blinked.
"No, I just really like him. You know how I always thought about him sexually and I made all those comments."
"How I remember countless nights of you talking about riding the animal." I said folding some of Kit's clothes.
"Yea, but with Dave. I actually know what it means to date someone and for him to like me. You know, I'm scared that I may be the only one."
"Why you say that?"
"I don't know, he's a famous guy that has beautiful women around him constantly, what if I'm not good enough for him."
"Oh my goodness, is this doubt I see in you?"
Mira sat down and sighed. Mira has always been the more confident one around me and knew that she could have any man she wanted. This is a first I have seen her this way and it was weird. I sat next to her and she laid her head on my shoulder.
"I'm pretty sure Dave likes you very much, just be cautious. I know it will be great for you."
"You really think so?"
"Of course I do. Now stop moping around and put on something sexy, you will be okay." She laughed.
"You know me so well."
"That's what I'm here for. Now go check on Kit for me." She smiled and got up.
I shook my head and went over to finish folding everything up. I heard the door and saw Mark come in rubbing the back of his neck.
"Oh shit." He s aid throwing his bag down.
"Tough day at work, honey." I said shaking my head.
"Don't even start, there is so much shit going on with all these new people." He said heading to the kitchen.
"You usually call me before you come home."
"I know, I was just in a hurry."
"Well, I didn't get a chance to cook anything, I had just gotten all my books and stuff from school."
"How's Kit?"
"She's good, upstairs sleep. Mira just got back from her date. Has Dave said anything about Mira?"
"Oh don't do that. You will not put in the middle of this whole thing between Dave and Mira." He said heading to the couch.
"I mean if he has said anything so far as him liking her, not liking her, just wanna fuck, what?" Mark blinked at me.
"Didn't you just hear me say that I'm not becoming a part of this."
"I'm just trying to help out a friend, hell I wish someone would have told me something like that." I said as he sat down and I followed him.
"I feel like a damn gossiping female if I tell you anything." I shook my head.
"Sometimes it's good to gossip every once in awhile. Come on, what goes on in that secret society of guys?"
"There is no secret society and I'm not telling you anything."
"And they say men don't gossip as much as women." I rolled my eyes.
"What would you say if I told you that I was thinking about taking some days off.?"
"Well, I wouldn't mind much, this is your own house."
"The reason I ask is I know you are going to be starting school and you may need help since Mira is actually going to be on campus. Also, it gives me some time to relax."
"Is that sincerity coming out of you Mark?"
"Get the fuck out of here, you always making a big deal out of nothing." he said with a half smile.
"Oh come on, you are showing sincerity and you are acting like you care."
"I think you gone crazy." I started poking at his side.
"Admit it, Mark, you are being nice."
"I take it back. I take it all back and I'm going to work tomorrow." I laughed.
This is what we pretty much do I tease him or we crack jokes and it's at that point where Mark feels comfortable with me. Suddenly he grabbed my hand and pulled me over to his lap to start tickling me. I was losing my breath laughing so hard.
"Okay, I give, I give just stopped." I was finally able to get out between laughs.
He finally stopped and I realized where I was. I was lying across his lap with his arms around me. I looked up at him feeling my face grow hot as his green orbs stared down at me. I bit down on my bottom lip having those visions of those countless sleepless nights due to those dreams. I shook my head, trying to get my head together.
"I think I ought to…" before I could get another word in, Mark pressed his lips to mine.
I moaned in shock as he pushed his tongue into my mouth. I didn't want to feel that feeling of total bliss, because if I did I would get lost in it. I can't let myself go through this again, but my body was telling me something else. I grabbed the back of his head kissing him back, nipping and teasing his bottom lip.
"Nikki?" I heard coming from upstairs.
That was just what I needed. I quickly pulled away and got up pushing Mark away.
"Damn it!" I heard him; maybe I should have watched my arms.
"Yea, I think it's time for a feeding. Someone is getting fussy." Mira said at the top of the stairs.
"Alright, I'll be right there." I said to her and looked back at Mark, "Sorry about that."
"Yea, I'm just moving my eye back into the socket."
"Very funny, good night." I said heading to the stairs
"Nikki." I turned around and Mark was standing my the stairs, "We are going to have some problems."
"Oh no, don't do this. Why Mark?"
"Not what you think, but I always finish what I start, Kiddo." He said his eyes bearing down on me.
