A/N: Hello again, folks! :D I'm sorry for my three-day absence, but that's just something we'll have to get used to this year. I can't keep forcing myself to update, when I just can't. Again, I hope you understand! :) For now, let's get this show on the road! :D
Chapter 7: Difficult Decisions
Marv's PoV:
It's the next morning, and I'm ready to meet Kate for coffee again. Harry said this is going to be my last time, seeing her. I have a hole in my heart, thinking about this situation, as I drive to the same coffee shop as before. I try to think of how I'm going to form the words to tell Kate I can't see her, anymore. I just don't think I can…
The drive seems agonizingly long, but I eventually make it to the coffee shop. To my surprise, Kate is standing by the front door, waiting for me. It's not exactly warm out there. So, the fact that she's freezing her butt off, waiting for me, is a little concerning to me. I still smile, when I see her, though, because she makes me happy.
I step out of the car and wave to her. Luckily, she sees me and waves back, smiling. I know she's happy, when she sees me, too. I make my way over to her. Upon reaching her, I greet, "Morning, Kate,"
"Good morning, Marv. How are you?" she asks, smiling. She holds open the door for me.
"Good, now that I'm here with you," A pit rises in my stomach, as I blush. I can't believe I just said that…
The woman also blushes, as she says, "Let's go inside, where it's warmer, shall we?"
"I agree," I say. "What made you wait outside for me, anyway?"
"Oh," She innocently shrugs. "No reason. I just felt like it, is all…"
I know she's not telling the whole truth, but I decide not to push any further about it. Kate and I are now inside the building. We seem to be continuing this morning ritual. I know it's going to go further, if I don't put an end to it now, like Harry said. Harry isn't always right—he's not overly right, in this case, but I guess I shouldn't be committing adultery, either. I really don't know, anymore, at this point…
…
Kate and I finish our morning conversation, and now, it's time for her to head to work. The whole time, we've been talking about each other, and getting to know each other more. Though, I couldn't erase the thought from my mind that I have to tell Kate that I have to cut ties with her. It's not easy, but, then again, nothing really is, is it?
"Well, Marv," she begins. "Should we do this again tomorrow?" She leans in closer to me, holding my hands. She appears to be ready to kiss me. A lump is forming in my throat, and I just don't know how I'm going to tell her.
"Uh, Kate…" I slightly back her away from me, placing my hand on her chest. With this, she looks disappointed. I have a feeling she knows something's wrong, and what I'm going to say.
"What, Marv?" There's a look of concern in her eyes. "Is something wrong?"
"A little…" I timidly admit, which I hate.
"You… You don't want to see me, anymore, do you?" She doesn't sound mad; just mostly sad.
"It's not that I don't want to, Kate," I sadly admit. "It's just that I can't risk ruining your marriage over this. Honestly, meeting you has been one of the greatest things ever, but I think you and I should part ways indefinitely. There's just no way I'm going to screw up what you and Peter have. He seems like a nice guy." Kate and I talk a lot about each other, but she always seems to bring Peter into the discussion. I honestly don't know how normal that is, either…
Kate lowers her head, seeming disappointed by my words. She almost appears to be near tears, too. "I know… I've been thinking about this, too, but I can't help but feel the way I do for you," She looks up at me again. "We'll be as discreet as possible. We will be…"
"I know, Kate," I don't want to interrupt her, but I do. "But, think about how Peter would feel, if he did find out about us. What if he does the rash decision, and decides to divorce you? What about your kids, huh? What would it be like for them, coming from a family of divorce? You have to think about them, too." (Home Alone 4's plot, basically.) I speak calmly to Kate the whole time, because there's no need to be mad at her.
Kate lowers her head again and sighs. She seems conflicted as to what to do, but, as any Mother should, she should put her kids first. My Mom did… most of the time. "Oh, Marv…" She hugs me. I'm taken by surprise by this sudden affection. It's a warm feeling I have, but I also know that I can't have it. This needs to happen to me with another woman.
"I'm so sorry, Kate…" I hug her back. I've only known this woman for a few short days, but this parting is going to be devastating. If only Kate wasn't married, I would've found the woman of my dreams. I separate myself from her, knowing we have to go our separate ways. I don't want to make this any harder than I have to. So, I brush back her hair from her teary face and say, softly, "Goodbye, Kate," That's when I abruptly turn around and walk away, leaving her standing there. I don't know about her, but I know I can't help but have a few tears shed…
To be Continued…
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A/N: Thanks again, folks! :D Now, this is a longer chapter! I know it is! I also think it's a pretty good chapter, if I do say so myself. ;) Well, according to this chapter, this seems to be the end of Marv and Kate's relationship. But, how does Kevin come into the picture? Well, there's only one way to find out! I should be updating tomorrow! So, in the meantime, adios! :D
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