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Chapter 11: Best friend

Slowly, he crept into the room, keeping his movement quiet as much as possible. He found that the bedroom was empty and when he heard the sound coming from the bathroom, he was sure that she was taking her usual shower. When he heard the shower being turned off, he moved to the side of the door to wait for her.

Tessa stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body. She felt two strong arms suddenly wrapped around her and she felt her face heat up. She turned around and saw the smiling face of her husband, Kurz. He leaned in and kissed her on the lips.

"Seeing you only in that makes me feel lucky to be your husband," he whispered in her ear.

Tessa blushed at the comment and slowly got out of Kurz' grip. She felt guilty for betraying Kurz. Worst of all, she was doing it with his best friend, Sousuke. Tessa went to sit on the bed and combed her wet hair and dried it off with another towel. Kurz slowly went to sit beside Tessa. He looked at his young wife and suddenly had the urge to keep her close to him. That's when he thought about her more intimately. He hadn't really shared any sexual relationship with Tessa and he was curious how she would feel under his touch.

"Tessa…" he whispered as he leaned forward to her, his fingers finding the folds of her towel and letting them loose.

"Kurz! What are you…" she gasped and tried to cover up herself but Kurz stopped her from doing so. He couldn't help but marvel at her perfect little body. He pressed his weight upon her, letting Tessa fall on her back on the bed.

"I want you," he said as he nuzzled her neck and left trails of kisses on her jaw down to her collarbone. She couldn't get out from under him. No, I can't do this. Even though he's my husband…my baby, no…she thought.

He kissed her again on the lips, this time with more passion. He hungrily tasted her lips and slowly let his hands fall on her chest. Tessa knew what would happen if she didn't stop him. She can already feel the bulge on his pants as it presses on her thighs.

"Kurz..I can't…" she said as she put her hands on his chest and looked away. There was a painful expression on Kurz' face as he looked down on Tessa. He closed his eyes and got off her.

"I understand. You just can't give yourself to me, right? But I will wait until that time comes," he said not looking at her. He stood up and walked to the door, not glancing back at Tessa.

I'm sorry, Kurz….

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There was awkwardness between Tessa and Kurz the following days. They would silently face each other during the night and Kurz would have his back turned from Tessa while sleeping. She couldn't blame him; it was her fault after all.

Kurz would often sit at the bar, drinking his worries away. He would talk to Mao, who listened like a real big sister to his problems with Tessa. Sometimes, he would drag Sousuke along with him if Mao wasn't around.

"I think I'm starting to fall in love with her. Before, all I thought about her was just a little sister. But, seeing her now, I couldn't take my eyes off of her," Kurz said. He took his drink and chug it down in one gulp.

"I think she loves somebody. I can see it in her eyes. I couldn't blame her, we were married just for political and military convenience," he continued and asked the bartender to give him another glass of beer while Sousuke continued to listen with his blank expression. He knew he was the cause of Kurz' problems, he just couldn't say it out loud.

"You will help me, right buddy? I want to show Tessa I love her. Will you help me?" Kurz asked and brought Sousuke back to attention.

"Yes," he answered.

Kurz smiled and got his drink. He gave a toast to Sousuke and drank down his beer. And with that, Sousuke drank his in one big gulp.

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The alert sounded while Sousuke just finished his meal. Every member of the SRT was required to hurriedly proceed to the briefing room. When Sousuke arrived, everyone had already assembled. Kurz was seated beside Mao. Mao gestured Sousuke to occupy the empty seat on her other side.

Andrei Kalinin stepped into the room, Tessa and Commander Mardukas following behind. The team went silent as Kalinin stood in front while Tessa and Mardukas took their seat.

"There were reports of a terrorist group who abducted a 'Whispered' just hours ago. The current location of the organization had been traced," Kalinin started. "We will begin the retrieval operation at exactly 1500 hours, everyone get prepared for the mission and assemble at the departure area at exactly 1300 hours. Any more questions?"

Kurz raised his hand, "Do we have any lead as to who are the terrorist group, sir?"

Kalinin nodded, "They were the group who abducted the Captain a few months ago. Their intentions are unclear but they may use the abilities of a 'Whispered' to make new massive nuclear weapons."

"Bastards.." Sousuke heard Kurz curse.

Sousuke himself wouldn't give any mercy on their target. They had hurt his Tessa and they were going to pay for it.

"Everyone," their heads suddenly gathered the attention of their young captain as she stood up from her seat. "Please, be safe. I want you all to return here at the base," she ordered sternly, although there was concern in her soft eyes.

"With that, let's all get ready for this mission. Dismissed," Kalinin said.

The soldiers stood up and saluted their officers. Upon leaving the room, she stole a glance to Sousuke, then to Kurz and prayed for their safety return.

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