Chapter 6
Kendall told the cab driver to pull over as soon as they drove out of Ethan's sight. Kendall decided to walk through the park before returning to the Fusion offices. Once there she would retrieve her car and head out to the casino. 'It is always good to have a plan.' Kendall thought to herself. As Kendall walked through the park her thoughts faded back to Zach. She recalled how the two of them ate their way around the park on the Fourth of July. 'Geez, I don't thing I have ever eaten so much while on a date.' Kendall giggled, but then morosely remember that their marriage was suppose to be business arrangement, not romance. But where was the marriage going? Kendall believed that if given more time her and Zach would have consummated their marriage into something fiery and passionate, yet equal and caring.
Kendall arrived at the boat house, wondering if any young lovers were there sharing romantic moments together. Memories that would last a lifetime. Kendall decided against entering the boat house, deciding not to gaze across the lake but continued through the park. Thoughts of Kendall and Zach dancing consumed her thoughts, how his strong arms felt around her, his hand on the small of her back, his cologne. Her cheek resting against his shoulder, dancing with her eyes closed, just two bodies swaying together. Their romantic moments on the dance floor was interrupted by one of the casino floor managers, Matt.
Matt stood behind Zach cautiously clearly of his throat, not wanting to interrupt his boss and his wife having a romantic evening. Zach's posture changed immediately, without turning around, he exhaled a long slow sigh, in a gravelly deep voice "What is it Matt?" The swaying stopped, Zach and Kendall stood together motionless on the dance floor.
Matt began to stammer, "I'm s-s-s-sorry sir. There is a problem in the cage, you are needed there right away."
Zach looked down meeting Kendall's eyes. Zach's eyes were rich and deep, brown with flecks of gold. Kendall lowered her gaze, and without a word, Zach kissed the top of her head, and left the Cocktail lounge. Matt quickly followed Zach out of the room, tail between his legs, like a puppy seeking approval.
Several hours had passed before Kendall emerged from the elevators at Fusion. She had hoped to just duck into the parking garage, jump in the car, and take off. But Kendall left her car keys on the desk in the office. While in the elevator Kendall dreaded the thought of entering the den of vipers. As soon as Kendall emerged from the elevator, her fears were proven true. Greenlee jumped up from her desk and began yelling at Kendall. Simone and Ethan came out from the back room and started asking Kendall questions simultaneously as Greenlee was berating Kendall for leaving. Kendall interrupted everyone in a loud and abrupt voice "Listen, I don't want to hear it. From any of you. I am here to grab my car keys, then I am leaving. End of discussion."
Ethan began "Kendall, wait, there is something…"
Kendall, being the stubborn woman she is known to be, interrupted Ethan. "Listen, Ethan, I am sorry I ditched you this morning. I couldn't bring myself to do it. Again, I am sorry. But now I have to go." Kendall had her keys and her purse and was about to dash towards the door when Greenlee let out a blood curdling scream. Kendall whipped towards Greenlee, almost twisting her ankle in the stiletto heels she was wearing. "Greenlee, my God, what is wrong?"
Greenlee pushed her small shoulders back and lifted her defiant chin in the air, "Now, that I have your attention.." Greenlee sauntered over to the refreshment area and opened a bottle of designer spring water. After taking a swig of the water, turned back towards Kendall about to speak.
Kendall now thoroughly annoyed at the spectacle this encounter had turned into. She marched over to Greenlee, getting in her face, "Are you out of your mind? What kind of sicko screams like a banshee to gain the attention of the room? Wait, never mind, don't answer that question. Of course, it would you. You are a sick little sociopath. I am so out of here."
Throughout the last exchange between Greenlee and Kendall, no one noticed the elevators doors open and a quiet figure move silently into the room, but remain in the shadows. Kendall determined to walk out of the room with her head held high, stood up straight, turned to head to the elevator. While Kendall was in mid turn, everyone else's attention was draw beyond Kendall to the soundless figure that had previously entered the room. The room became deadly quiet as Kendall looked up to see Zach standing in the vestibule of the Fusion offices.