Ch 21
Lisa took a deep breathe knocking on his door. Her nervousness was getting worse when he didn't answer. Please answer the door Mark, she thought knocking again. Finally she heard the click as he opened the door staring at her. Mark couldn't believe she was there after what he did.
"Mark, can I come in? I think we need to talk," Lisa searched his green eyes seeing his pain. He didn't say a word just motioning for her to come in. She sat down on the sofa watching him sit across from her not looking at her. "Mark, please say something."
"What do you want me to say? I screwed up. I should have never kissed you. I took advantage of you when you were upset," Mark covered his face with his hands. Lisa couldn't stand watching him like this. She slowly got up moving in front of him gently pulling his hands away from his face. She stared into his eyes for a minute wanting to take away his sadness. Mark felt his heart going crazy for her as ran her fingers lightly under his chin. Words will never take away his turmoil, Lisa thought as she leaned down kissing him. At first Mark didn't respond afraid of what would happen. She slowly pulled away from him.
"Mark, now I took advantage of you," she smiled as Mark felt his wall against her come crashing down. He gently pulled her onto his lap claiming her lips with his.
"You can take advantage of me anytime you like," Mark whispered against her lips running his fingers through her hair. "I thought you would never talk to me again after tonight."
"Mark, the truth is I wanted to feel your kiss so many times before I just never thought it would happen," Lisa ran her fingers along his cheek.
"Why did you think that?" Mark pushed her hair aside caressing her neck.
"I didn't believe I could truly ever be free of Paul till tonight," she shifted straddling his lap staring directly into his eyes. "Mark, I will do anything to be with you. I realized tonight that you already own my heart."
"I don't plan to ever give it back," Mark smiled at her. "We will find a way to be together without everyone getting hurt around you."
"Mark, there is one more thing," Lisa bite her lip.
"What baby girl?"
"Please don't ever walk away from me like you did tonight. You took me by complete surprise with your kiss. I wasn't angry or upset I just never felt feelings like that. No matter what happens I need you to understand I want to talk things out with you. Its going to be a rough road ahead and I don't want to lose you along the way but I can also understand if you don't want to wait for me to work all these problems out," Lisa felt him tighten his embrace around her waist.
"I'm not going anywhere. I made a mistake tonight and I'm sorry. I can wait for you but I hope we will be able to share a lot of stolen moments along the way," Mark ran her hands along her sides.
"I'm sure we will," Lisa leaned close kissing him lightly. "Is your invitation still open to spend the night safe in your strong arms?"
"It's always open for you baby girl," Mark caressed her face. "These arms will hold you anytime you want."
"I love hearing that," Lisa nestled close to him.
"I mean it baby girl," Mark smiled at her. "Let's go to bed."
"I'll go change," Lisa slowly moved off of him grabbing her bag from the door. He watched her go before going to the window looking out at the night. He was lost in his thoughts trying to find a way to break Paul's hold over her faster. I hope Adam can distract Paul so I can help Lisa get into that file cabinet, Mark thought trying to figure out what Paul had on Vince. His let his worries fade feeling her arms go around his waist.
"You ready for bed?" Lisa rested her head on his back.
"Almost," he caressed her arms before turning to face her. His eyes drifted down her body admiring the way she looked in the short black night shirt. He took her hand lightly kissing it leading her to the bedroom. She lay down on her side while he stripped down to his boxers. Her eyes couldn't help roaming his sexy body as he threw his clothes aside. Mark gave her a huge smile before climbing into bed next to her pulling her body tightly against his.
"Baby girl, I want to make love to you so much right now," Mark whispered in her ear lightly kissing her neck. "But I can't till you are free from Paul."
"I understand Mark," she caressed his arm. "I can't wait till I'm free from him."
"Soon you will be I swear," Mark rested his head against hers hoping he could keep his desires for her under control.
Lisa woke up with a smile feeling Mark's arms tightly around her. She gently turned in his arms kissing his cheek. She enjoyed lying in his arms for a few minutes before remembering her promise to Glen. She carefully wiggled out of Mark's arms enough to reach the phone dialing the number patiently waiting for her sister to answer. Finally after a dozen rings Christina answered.
"Nice disappearing act," Lisa said listening to Christina slam something on the other end.
"I don't need a lecture from you right now," Christina was annoyed.
"One question did you forget to do something before you left last night?" Lisa felt Mark stir slightly next to her.
"No, I left you a note and I'm sure you told John."
"What about Glen?" Lisa said softly.
"Glen doesn't need me in his life. It was a mistake to get involved with him. I need to be alone right now and concentrate on my business and Kelly," Christina said in a stern tone.
"Christina, do you care at all that you hurt him? You should have seen his face when he found out you left without a good bye," Lisa tried to reason with her sister.
"I don't want to hear this. Tell him I'm sorry and it was fun while it lasted," Christina said coldly. Lisa felt her temper rising at her sister's attitude.
"Why are you being a bitch? Tell me what is wrong, why did you really leave last night?" Lisa raised her voice waking Mark.
"I told you I have responsibilities back here," Christina hoped her sister would believe that excuse.
"Can you at least call Glen and talk to him," Lisa pleaded with Christina.
"There is no point in that, just give him the message I said earlier and leave it at that," Christina was holding back tears on the other end.
"Christina, I really don't understand. There is something you're not telling me I can feel it," Lisa said feeling Mark lightly caressing her neck.
"I don't have to tell you everything about my life and there are some things you just don't need to know," Christina wanted to get off the phone. "Don't worry about me have fun with your new job. Let me know how things work out with Mark and I'll see you the next time you're around here. Good bye."
"Christina, please don't…" Lisa couldn't finish before she heard the line go dead. Mark saw the surprise on her face. He took the phone from her hand hanging it up pulling her close.
"What was that about?" Mark rested his head on his hand staring at her.
"Christina took off last night without saying goodbye to Glen or anyone for that matter," Lisa deeply sighed confused by her sister's actions and words.
"I saw her in the elevator she didn't seem upset but to be honest I was kind of out of it," Mark smiled as Lisa caressed his face.
"Something must have happened. She seemed happy with Glen right?"
"Yeah she did," Mark rested his hand on her stomach. "We better go check on Glen. He really likes your sister."
"I feel so bad for him. She won't even call him," Lisa sighed as Mark got a smile on his face. "What are you thinking?"
"She won't call but there is nothing stopping you from giving Glen her number," Mark said seeing Lisa's eyes lit up as she wrapped her arms around his neck kissing him.
"Mark, you always make a bad situation better," she whispered against his lips.
"I owe Glen after he helped us get closer," Mark kissed her lightly pushing her back against the pillows. Their kisses became deeper and more passionate until Mark pulled away from her. Lisa smiled at him understanding without him having to say a word.
"Waiting will only make it better," Lisa caressed his cheek.
"True, good things always come to those who wait," Mark ran his hand through her hair.
"Come on let's get up and check on Glen," Lisa tried to move his arm as he widely smiled.
"A few more kisses won't hurt," Mark kissed her deeply loving the feelings that consumed him every time he kissed her. They stayed in bed for a few minutes longer kissing and cuddling before getting ready to check on Glen and head to Connecticut.
Glen was up and ready when they knocked on his door. Lisa noticed how tired he looked.
"So I see you two worked out your problems," Glen smiled patting Mark's shoulder.
"Yeah, everything is good between us again," Mark put his arm around Lisa.
"Did you talk to Christina?" Glen looked at Lisa.
"Yes, but I think you should call her yourself," Lisa handed him Christina's number.
"Tell me what she said I don't care how bad it is," Glen was prepared for the worse hoping he wouldn't hear it.
"She said she doesn't want to see you anymore and it was good while it lasted," Lisa hated saying watching the pain fill Glen's face.
"What the hell did I do wrong?" Glen looked at Mark and Lisa for answers that they didn't have.
"Glen, I wish I knew if I did I would tell you. She used the excuse that she needed to concentrate on work and Kelly but I don't buy it," Lisa said as Glen sunk into a chair.
"I didn't do anything to push her. I was taking things slow and I thought she was happy," Glen ran his hand through his hair.
"Glen, I don't think it was you. Something else made Christina leave," Mark truly believed what he said he wasn't just trying to comfort Glen.
"I'm not going to call her. She has made it clear she wants nothing to do with me and I have to deal with that," Glen sighed as Mark stopped Lisa from saying more.
"You have the number if you change your mind. How about joining us for breakfast?" Mark said as Lisa buried her face in his chest not able to stand the pain Christina was causing Glen.
"Yeah I need the distraction," Glen looked up trying to push his feelings for Christina away. Mark and Lisa waited while he grabbed his stuff. They stopped at John's room on the way inviting him to join them. He accepted immediately happy to spend some time with sister.
They were enjoying breakfast when Adam joined them smiling happily.
"What are you so happy for?" John asked him.
"I love it when a plan works well. Last night went well and Raw will go even better," Adam smiled at Lisa. "Stephanie will be contacting you about shooting your new entrance video while we are in Connecticut. She is open to any ideas we want to use."
"I don't understand something why do Stephanie and Linda help you out so much?" Mark stared at Adam.
"They like me," Adam nervously smiled.
"Bullshit, I bet you're sleeping with the boss's daughter," John laughed pointing at him.
"We did have a fling a few months ago. We are just close friends right now," Adam said casually.
"You're joking right?" Glen perked up.
"No, Stephanie and I dated for two months then decided we were better friends. She is dating another wrestler now," Adam said as John and Glen exchanged a look.
"Who is she dating?" John was curious.
"Don't really know she doesn't talk about him much and she keeps their relationship away from work," Adam shrugged.
"I bet its Rob," John smirked.
"We have a bigger problem than who Stephanie is dating. I need help getting Paul to agree to go drinking with me so Lisa can check out his apartment," Adam looked at Lisa. "I don't think he will go with me."
"He'll probably go with John and you," Lisa said making John groan.
"I don't want to spend an evening bullshitting with him," John shook his head.
"Please John, you're the only one that can help. Mark and Glen are both on Paul's bad side," Lisa pleaded with him.
"Fine, like I could say no to you. I better get lots of beer for this," John leaned back in his chair.
"Don't worry you will," Mark put his arm on the back of Lisa's chair. "Glen, you want to help Lisa and me at the apartment?"
"Sure," Glen had no problem helping Mark. "We better get to the airport before we miss our flights."
"Lisa, everything will work out don't worry," Mark whispered in her ear as the others finished breakfast. Lisa smiled at him hoping he was right.
