Lexi sat in the truck overcome with fear. Mark was going to kill her. No way out of it, he was going to kill her. Another car had rear ended her. The back of the truck looked horrible. The cops had been called and took down all the insurance information and determined it was the other drivers fault. Not that that was going to matter to Mark, she wasn't supposed to be driving the truck. He would probably be back tomorrow; no way could she get it fixed before he got back. The truck was drive able; she started it up and headed home wondering what Mark would do to her.
Mark got angrier as it got later. He had stopped with the one beer knowing anger and drinking did not make a good combination. He heard the gate open and a car pull in. She must be home. He sat in the kitchen and waited.
Lexi walked in the house and headed back to the kitchen with her surprise she had got for Mark, not that it would matter now. He would probably kill her before he found out she was pregnant. Lexi stopped short. Mark was setting at the kitchen table and he looked as angry as she had ever seen him.
"What's wrong Lexi? You don't look very happy to see me." Mark said in a sarcastic voice.
"Uhh I just didn't expect you tonight, that's all." Lexi said rooted to the spot by fear.
He was already mad about something and when he found out about the truck, he was going to be even madder. Mark saw the fear in her; she must be up to something if she was that scared.
"Where the hell ya been Lexi, what in the hell are ya doing out this late?" Mark asked his voice rising.
"I just had to go to the store that's all Mark." Lexi said backing up.
He was pissed about something.
"I got something to tell you Mark." Lexi said.
She figured she might as well get it over with.
"What." Mark bit out expecting the worst.
"I was in a little fender bender. That's why I was so late. Some guy rear ended me." Lexi said looking down.
Mark jumped up and grabbed Lexi looking her over to make sure she was okay.
"Are ya hurt?" Mark asked.
"No I'm fine, really." Lexi said.
"Are ya sure?" Mark said.
"Yes, but there's something else, I forgot to fill my car up with gas yesterday and I didn't have enough to get to the gas station. You had the keys to the other cars." Lexi's voice got lower and lower.
Mark didn't like the feeling he was getting.
"Go on." Mark said. He still had his hands on Lexi's arms and felt a tremor pass through her. She was really scared.
"I I found your truck keys in your study and decided to take it. It was just a quick trip to the store; I didn't think anything would happen." Lexi said in a rush of words.
"You took my truck?" Mark asked in disbelief. His beautiful perfect not a scratch on it, truck?
Lexi knew he was going to hit or slap her. He said he wouldn't but she had done the one thing he told her never to do. She closed her eyes waiting for the blows to fall.
"Lexi go upstairs and wait for me." Mark said in a quite voice.
Lexi about broke her neck scrambling away from him and up the stairs to their room.
Mark walked outside to look at his truck and survey the damage. Yea she had been rear ended all right. He winced as he looked at the wrecked fender and taillights. In truth it wasn't as bad as he imagined. He just thanked God Lexi was alright and wasn't hurt and God she was pregnant too, what if she had lost the baby. Mark stood there lost in thought. Why hadn't she told him she was pregnant yet? Hell he hadn't really gave her a chance to with all that had happened. He had probably scared her to death with his temper. Still yet, she had taken his truck. The one rule he gave her and she had broken it as soon as his back was turned. He sighed and headed in the house. It was obvious the two of them needed to talk.
Lexi sat on the bed crying. Mark was so mad. Why did she have to take the truck? Of all the dumb things to do, she wished she could go back and change things. The door opened and Mark walked in. Lexi looked up at him. He looked calmer; she hoped that was a good sign. Mark looked at Lexi and seen the abject misery in her eyes along with her tear streaked face. Mark came over and sat down beside her.
"What are you going to do to me?" Lexi asked without looking at him.
"Well girl ya took my truck, after I told ya never to touch it, I'm figuring there has to be some kind of consequences don't you?" Mark asked quietly.
Lexi nodded her head. She knew she had coming what ever he did to her.
"Give me your hand Lexi." Mark said.
Lexi placed her trembling hand into Mark's large hand. Mark lifted his other hand and lightly smacked the back of her hand.
"Bad girl." Mark said grinning.
Lexi lifted her head to look in his eyes. He was smiling. Lexi couldn't believe he wasn't mad.
"Now I hope ya learned you're lesson." Mark said.
Lexi threw herself in his arms.
"Mark I'm really sorry, I didn't mean for this to happen." Lexi said wrapping her arms around his neck and burying her face in his neck.
Mark patted her back.
"I know girl, its okay. I'm just grateful you weren't hurt. The truck is a thing, as long as you're okay, that's what's important." Mark said.
"Does that mean I can drive your truck now?" Lexi asked.
"Hell no!" Mark boomed.
"I catch you near my truck after I get it fixed all bets are off, I'll warm your bottom, but good." Mark said patting her bottom for emphasis.
"I promise I won't touch it again." Lexi said.
"Now little one, I just got to know, what was so all fired important ya had to get at the store that couldn't wait." Mark said pushing Lexi back to look in her eyes.
Lexi got up and grabbed the bag and pulled a wrapped box out. She handed it to Mark.
"Something I had to get for you." Lexi said shyly.
Mark looked at the box and then at Lexi. He wondered what she would get him that seemed so important to her. Mark started to open the box as Lexi watched him. She just hoped he would be happy.
