Chapter 29

Marissa approached her own apartment door, but stood motionless. She had the keys in her hands and her purse in the other. She knew what would happen when she opened the door, and she wasn't looking forward to it. She just wanted to run away.

She knew she had to though. It was the only way to clear things up, to be with the man she loved, Ryan. She didn't want to hurt Tad. She struggled to stick the keys in to unlock the door. She heard someone on the other side, and then the door opened, before she could even turn the keys.

Tad went to embrace Marissa. "You're finally back! I missed you." he said, going in to kiss her. Marissa turned away, placing her hand in front of his mouth. He had a look of disappointment in his eyes.

"We need to talk" Marissa said. Tad knew immediately that something was up.

Marissa went to sit on the couch, Tad following.

"What's wrong honey? Is everything okay?" Tad said, placing his hand over hers. She didn't want to pull away; she didn't want to seem too harsh when she broke his heart.

"No, everything is not okay...At least not between you and me" Marissa spoke, eyes jolted to the hardwood floors; she couldn't bear to look him in the eyes. Tad focused his eyes on her.

"I think...I think that, we shouldn't be together" Marissa said. "I don't love you, and If I went on like this, I'd be lying to myself and you everyday. The truth is...There's someone else that I've loved ever since I first met them back In Orange County".

"HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?!" Tad said, yelling as he stood up in anger.

Marissa couldn't believe his reaction...I mean sure he had a reason to be mad...But he didn't need to let it out like this.

"I'm Sorry Tad" Marissa said calmly.

"SORRY!! I'LL GIVE YOU SORRY MARISSA COOPER! YOU JUST MADE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE! YOU'LL REGRET THIS!" He said, as he gripped his shoulders on hers, shaking her.

Marissa pushed him out of her way, disgusted, she grabbed her purse and left in a rush. "What an asshole" she thought, she couldn't believe she married him in the first place. She only had when she felt that Ryan had moved on, and that she should too. Tad always seemed to have a strange obsession with where she was and what she was doing. Kinda like Oliver...

She climbed in her car, with only one thing on her mind. Ryan. She would go straight to his hotel, where he'd be waiting patiently. She was so glad to get Tad out of her life now, but a part of her knew that wouldn't be the last time she saw him.

Marissa knocked on Ryan's hotel room door. Ryan came and opened the door. Marissa was so happy to see his face again. She kissed him the moment he opened the door, pushing him through the door frame, onto the bed.

"I love you so much Ryan. I don't know why I ever left in the first place. I thought I could run from you, and maybe love again...but I was wrong the whole time, you're the only one for me" Marissa said as she took a breather from making out.

Ryan but on a huge smile, he hadn't smiled like that since he first told Marissa he loved her at Oliver's apartment during the New Years party. "I love you so much Marissa." he said, Marissa became aroused. She didn't waste anytime. She jumped back on him.

Ryan was such a good kisser. He slipped off her green tank top. He kissed her neck, and felt his hand up her back, unstrapping her bra. Marissa slowly removed his belt, and unzipped his pants. Marissa took off his shirt, revealing yet again, his wash board abs. She ran her fingers down his chest; like she had done every other time they made love.

Marissa awoke the next morning alone.

She glanced all over the room, but Ryan was no where to be seen. She looked to her side, to see a note on the table. She picked it up. It read:

Had an early business meeting, I'll call you to have lunch around 1 Love, Ryan xoxo

Marissa smiled at this. She got up from the bed, holding the sheet to herself. She walked into the bathroom to run a hot shower. It was about 11:30. It felt nice to finally sleep in. Once in the shower she washed her body, and hair. Once finished, she stepped out of the shower. She heard someone come inside the hotel, figuring it was Ryan. She walked out in her towel, completely shocked to see who stood there...

...Tad.

"Tad...I thought I told you...LEAVE ME ALONE!" she said feeling so angry that he would even try and find her.

"WHERE IS HE? WHERES THE FUCK FACE THAT YOU SLEPT WITH?" Tad said.

"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? GET OUT OF HERE OR I'LL CALL SECURITY!" Marissa yelled; she felt defenseless.

"I'm not leaving till he comes back." Tad said, glaring at her. Marissa could see in his eyes that he wasn't himself. He looked like... pure rage.

"Get out now!" she said, as she walked to the phone to call security.

"Put the phone down!!" Tad said, as he walked over, pressing down the button that hung it up.

She could tell he was turning livid... and felt as though he was going to harm her. Marissa prayed that maybe Ryan would show up, and her eyes began to tear.

Tad walked closer to her. "Come on baby, come over here and make up with me. Let's hope your little friend gets home safe... he just might meet up with a few friends of mine" He said as he touched her hips and tugged on the sheet that was covering her. "I'm not as stupid as you think I am."

"GET AWAY FROM ME YOU PSYCHO!" Marissa yelled, backing up.

Tad came at her right then and there. He grabbed her by the throat. Her towel dropped in struggle, and she began to scream and cry for help.

He reached into his jacket pocket, as Marissa's glassy eyes watched carefully.... as he pulled out a.....

DUN DUN DUN!!! HAHAHA