Chapter 20
"Ahh,
home sweet home" Jack sighed as he walked into the house he
shared with Tony and Lucas. Martha followed closely behind him,
carrying his bags. She placed them onto the floor next to the sofa
and sat besides Jack. "Can I get you anything? A drink? Food?"
she asked. Jack placed his finger on her lips to silence her. "I
have you. I don't need anyone else" he said. Martha smiled. "I
think the last few weeks have gone straight to your head" she
laughed as she attempted to stand up. Jack took her hand and pulled
her back besides him. Martha could feel the guilt rising inside her
as he spoke. "I'm serious Martha" he began.
"I have
never felt like this about anybody except you" he said.
Martha felt the tears well up in her eyes as she thought of just how much she was betraying him. "Look Jack I..."
"Don't say anything, please!" he said. "I know we haven't been back together long, but it's been long enough. I've know since the day I met you that we were meant to be. I suppose when that person come along you just...know" he said. Martha smiled at him, hoping it wasn't too obvious that she was very uncomfortable with the situation. "Jack, please don't do this" she said. Part of her wanted to laugh and part of her just wanted to cry as she predicted what he was going to say next. Cupping her face between his hands, he looked into her eyes, smiled and said the one thing she was praying deep down that he wouldn't say. Not yet; "I love you Martha" and she slowly felt her world crash down around her, crumbling by her feet...
