Chapter 2 Reflections
Chris's Studio
Chris was at the studio and he was getting ready for Isabella to arrive. He had decorated the studio with her favorite flowers.
Yesterday had went better than he had expected! Good thing he had gotten those pills! He knew that the way to get Isabella back was to first get her attention with writing a script. Movies and anything to do with movies was his wife's first love and he could use it to his advantage.
Once they were spending time together and writing, it wouldn't take her long to fall back in love with him. He knew that they had been drifting apart for awhile. He knew that he should have paid more attention to her instead of dividing his attention between their son and his career. This time he would do better - he planned to pay more attention to her and take her on special trips at least once a month. He knew he had to get the magic back in their marriage.
Seeing her with Johnny had driven him nuts! In his heart he knew that Isabella wouldn't sleep with another man until their divorce was final. However, seeing Johnny nuzzle her hair had made him want to commit murder. Chris wasn't a violent man, so he was really surprised about his reaction. Isabella was the only woman who had the ability to drive him crazy.
"Hi", Isabella says as she enters the studio.
"Hi. How are you doing?" Chris asks.
"Really good!" Isabella says with a big smile on her face.
They sit down and start working on the songs. Lunch arrives and they eat.
"I've got dessert", Isabella says as she takes off her shirt to reveal a sexy teddy.
"I've also got protection", she says as she kisses Chris.
After they make love, they begin to talk.
"What's going on between us? Before, it was more about the movies and not about sex. Am I just convenient for you?" Isabella asks.
"Screwing my soon-to-be-ex-wife isn't a good idea. This never happened with Jackie or Uma - once it was over, it was over. Maybe it's the movie that's bringing us together. After we're done working on the songs, maybe it will fall apart again", Chris says.
"I think it's more than the movie and it's more than sex. I never slept with Johnny", Isabella says.
"I know you didn't", Chris says as he kisses her.
"Craig is coming out next week to work on another movie script. We won't be able to meet here", Chris says.
"I want to continue doing this - I'm not sure what's happening between us, but I want to find out before it's too late. I don't think we should meet at either of our houses", Isabella says.
"You're right. It would be best that this remains our little secret for now. Maybe we should meet at a hotel?", Chris says.
"Don't you know how to sneak around?" Isabella asks.
"No, I've never cheated on someone so I don't know how to carry-on a secret affair. You should be re-assured", Chris says.
"I am. Jean and her family will be coming at the end of next week, too", Isabella says.
Isabella's House - Later that Day
One of Zak's duties was to water the flowers. He had given Isabella's three dozen roses a special dose of something.
"Zak, what did you do to my roses? They're dying", Isabella says.
"I must have given them the wrong mix, Mom. Maybe they were really cheap flowers and were old?" Zak says.
Isabella laughs - Zak doesn't realize that he just killed the flowers that his dad had given her.
Chris's House - One Week Later
Zak's staying with Chris this week.
Craig Adams had arrived at Chris's house. Craig was a friend of both Chris and Isabella. He had been with Chris when Chris had met Isabella for the first time.
"I can't believe that you and Izzy are getting a divorce. If you guys can't make it, no one can", Craig says.
"She wants something new. She wants to be single again", Chris says.
"Why didn't you fight for her?" Craig asks.
"If we're supposed to be together, she'll find her way back to me. If she doesn't love me with her whole heart, I don't want her", Chris says.
"There's no hope?" Craig asks.
"No. We just drifted apart", Chris says.
"Well, since you're single, we're going chasing after some women", Craig says. He knows the right woman to call to get Chris over Isabella and also to make Isabella insane with jealousy. Maybe if Isabella sees Chris out and about with another woman, she may realize that she's about to lose a really wonderful man.
Craig goes to talk to Zak.
"Hey, little dude, how's it going?" Craig asks.
"Bad. Mom and Dad are getting a divorce. I've been trying to get them back together, but nothing is working! Do you have any ideas?" Zak asks.
"Well, can you find out if your mom and Jean are going out some night this week? Can you find out when and where?" Craig asks.
"Sure, but why?" Zak asks.
"I think we have to make your mom jealous. I'm going to call up an old friend of mine and have her and a friend comes out here and party with your dad and me", Craig says.
"Who is this friend of yours?" Zak says.
"She's the one woman that has sold more movie tickets than your mom. She also may be interested in working with your dad on a movie. Plus, she's going through a divorce, too. So she should drive your mom nuts with jealousy!" Craig says.
"Excellent! I know dad wants her back, but I think we need to push mom in his direction!" Zak says.
Isabella's House - Next Day
"So, am I going to meet this guy?" Jean asks her.
"You've already met him", Isabella says.
"Is it Johnny?"
"No!"
"Are you guys still having sex?"
"Yes, every day since last month! It's really, really good" Isabella says.
"Wow! Good for you", Jean says.
"Hurry up! We need to get dressed. Johnny is picking us up in a few minutes", Isabella says.
Chris's House - Next Day
"Come on, Chris. Your blind date is on her way!" Craig says.
"I'm coming", Chris says. Chris is all dressed up and he has a new hair cut for tonight.
"Wow! You look handsome! I think you're going to get laid tonight!" Craig says as the door rings and he answers the door.
"How was your flight, babe?" Craig asks her.
"Excellent, where's Chris?" the blonde woman asks.
"Chris Lange I'd like to introduce you to Mona Lisa! Mona Lisa this is the Chris man!" Craig says. Chris takes her hand and kisses it.
"Mona Lisa, it's a pleasure to meet you", Chris says.
"Chris I've always wanted to meet you. I'm a huge fan of yours! I think we're going to have a wonderful time!" Mona Lisa says as they head to the same restaurant where Isabella, Jean, and Johnny are at.