Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has been reviewing, it makes me all the more eager to post which is why I posted again today :) I hope you enjoy it, I enjoyed writing it, especially the last bit, but I won't give too much away ;) Enjoy :D
Mac couldn't believe he was in this situation. Why was he so stupid? He had more sense than this! Abigail was in his bathroom 'freshening up' and he had absolutely no idea how too approach the conversation he knew he had to have with her. He thought over different ways of bringing it up.
'Look Abigail, you're a great girl, especially when I'm not dating you.' No that wouldn't work.
'Abigail. This isn't working. You see, I'm in love with the woman of my dreams and she isn't you.' Nah. Too cruel.
'Look Abigail. –'But his next idea was cut short by the appearance of Abigail at the door frame to his bedroom.
'Mr Taylor. Your appointment is ready, I will see you now.' She said in a low voice. Mac swallowed. He had really got himself into a sticky situation now. His eyes couldn't help but look at her. Her blonde hair was tied up in a bun with a few strands falling onto her bare shoulders. She was wearing nothing but black laced lingerie and a pair of strappy black heels. Mac averted his eyes quickly, not wanting to give her the impression that he was interested. Because he really wasn't. He should be (I mean after all he was a man) but he wasn't. All he felt was a feeling of awkwardness. He was definitely uncomfortable and this feeling only increased as she moved towards him, taking his tie in her hands. He felt her fingers pull his head upwards to look at her face which was painted in make-up. Her glossy red lips were curled up in a smile.
'Why don't you step inside?' She whispered and Mac stood up too quickly, his legs prepared to run out of the front door. Abigail smiled, once again mistaking his actions for enthusiasm, and pulled him into a kiss. Her hands were on his back, pushing him towards her. Mac froze. He was completely unskilled in trying to get a woman off him. Especially one wearing all but nothing. Just as she moved her hands back to his tie to pull him into the bedroom, his phone began to ring, the shrill tones were so welcome in Mac's ears.
He pulled away from her, putting up a finger to stop her advancing again.
'Taylor.' He spoke with a slightly higher voice than usual. He cleared his throat.
'Mac? Is that you?' Stella asked. Mac had never been happier to hear her voice.
'Yeah.' He replied, the pitch of his voice back to normal.
'Okay just answer yes or no. Do you need me to get you out of there?'
'Yes.' He said, trying to keep a pleading tone out of his voice.
'Okay then. Repeat after me: What? Where?' Stella began. He could almost hear a smile in her voice.
'What? Where?' He repeated.
'No more urgent than that Mac. Honestly have you never done an escape call before? Don't answer that. Right say this: Right, don't move. I'll be right over.' She continued. He repeated her words in an urgent voice, his eyebrows pulled into a fake worried frown. 'Kay, now put the phone down and meet me in the office and by no means let her follow you. See you in a bit.' The call disconnected and Mac snapped his phone shut, turning back to face Abigail who had sat on the chair behind her.
'I've got to go. I'm sorry.' He said urgently and went to pick up his coat. Abigail looked hurt.
'Why? What happened?' She asked. Damn it. Stella hadn't given him that part. Think Mac think.
'Stella is on her own in the office.' Best to try to stick to the truth. Well as much as he could. 'She thinks there is an intruder who's armed. I've got to go and help her.' Nice thinking there Taylor. Abigail grabbed onto his arm as he turned to the door.
'Well if there's someone dangerous there I don't want you going.' She complained. This was going to be tricky.
'I'm not leaving her on her own. I'll be back as soon as I can.' He turned again only to be stopped once more.
'Then let me come with you.' She tried.
'No. I'm not dragging you into a potentially violent situation. Stay here so I know you're safe.' Okay that lie could get him into more trouble, especially with the soft googily eyes she was giving him.
'Okay then hun. Be safe. I love you.' She said quietly, a smile on her face. It took Mac a while to respond. She has never told him that before.
'I'll be back later.' He said before almost running out of the door.
*
Stella shut her phone, the smile on her face growing. She had a feeling Mac might need her help and from the sound of his voice, she was just in time. She sat back into the couch and waited for him to make his entrance.
In the meantime, her mind wandered and she let her head fall into her hands. Her fingers wrapped in her curls and her mind thought back to the conversation they had had earlier. She couldn't believe this was happening. Mac wanted her. The smile grew on her face and she let out a single laugh that was soon stopped by the thought of Abigail.
Ugh. Why did she have to sleep with Adam? Mac was going to tell her his feelings and she screwed it up, virtually pushing him into the arms of the giant Barbie.
Okay maybe that was a bit harsh.
Maybe not.
She sighed in irritation at her thoughts. She felt like a teenager all over again sitting in the corner whilst watching her love being lost to the popular girl of the class. But there was one thing different about now.
Mac loved her, not the popular girl.
She smiled and let the sense of pure happiness creep through her veins.
Mac loved her.
A single tear escaped her eyes and ran down her cheek.
Mac loved her.
The smile was getting larger now and she had to put her hand in her mouth to stop from laughing out loud.
Mac loved her.
She thought her heart might leap out of her chest in the moment of joy she was revelling in when she jumped at a knock on the door. She looked up and saw the beautiful face that always managed to brighten her day.
'Hey.' She said quietly.
'Hey.' He replied in a soft voice, his eyes connecting with hers. They remained like that for a while, Mac stood at the door gazing at Stella from across the room in silence, yet it was not awkward. Their expressions were calm but both wanted more than anything to hold each other in their arms. Tension began to fill the silence and Stella almost felt the electricity buzzing between them. Without warning, Stella stood up and Mac moved forward. They almost ran into each other. Stella threw her arms around his neck while Mac wrapped his around her waist. Her head was resting on his shoulder and she inhaled his wonderful scent. Stella could feel Mac's hands softly caressing her back and his slow breathing tickled her neck. She shuddered and Mac pulled away.
'Thanks for getting me out of that…situation.' He whispered. Stella laughed.
'Anytime you need an escape call, I'm here.' She replied. She looked into his eyes again, the moonlight making the blue all the more dazzling. Stella reached up slowly and softly placed her hand on his cheek. His eyes closed at her touch and he sighed happily. She smiled at his reaction and when their eyes met again, nothing could stop them from closing the gap between them.
Mac reached down and pressed his lips to hers hesitantly. Stella moaned and tightened her hold on him as their lips moved together. The gentle, sweet kiss soon turned passionate and hungry as all of their unspoken feelings poured into each other. Mac's hands wandered below her shirt and rested on the small of her back. Stella shivered again but this time Mac did not pull away. Instead he let his other hand wander to her hair, clutching gently at her brown curls and Stella mirrored his action, brushing her fingers though his dark hair. Neither of them wanted to let go.
After what felt like hours, they broke apart, gasping for air. They rested their foreheads against each other and when their eyes met again, they both began to laugh with happiness. Stella felt her eyes leak the tears that they were holding and Mac reached up and caught one with his fingertips.
Then they both jumped.
The door crashed open and they both turned to see Abigail standing at the doorway, her eyes screaming with fury and her face crunched up in anger.
'I knew it.' She screamed in rage and Stella for one wild moment thought Abigail might attack her. Mac seemed to have the same idea and shifted his body protectively in front of her.
'Abigail, I can explain.' He tried, one arm outstretched, trying to calm her down.
'Oh I'm sure you can.' She muttered and then stalked out of the door leaving Mac and Stella breathless and confused. Mac turned to face her.
'I've got to go after her. Stay here.' He said before kissing her softly on her forehead and following after Abigail.
Stella sank down to the floor. How could she have let that happen? She knew better than to kiss a taken man.
Poor Abigail.
Okay, I hope no-one thinks that Abigail finding out was too quick but I thought she can't be THAT stupid. Also, Stella wouldn't put up with a full blown affair and i doubt that Mac would either so I thought this was best. Lots of excitement in the next chapter. Anyway, let me know what you think again :)
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