The Truth

The following morning I woke up to the sun shining in my face. I could smell bacon, eggs, and pancakes in the air too and my stomach started growling. I held the sheets against my chest as I sat up and looked around. Mark wasn't in the room, so I got out of bed and hopped in the shower. As soon as I got in there. I remembered the events from the previous night and immediately started crying. I mean sure I was happy about sharing my body with Mark, but he was still married to Sam…On top of that, he wanted to know what I've been hiding from him and I wasn't ready to tell him.

I sighed and finished washing my body before getting out and getting dressed. Before heading downstairs. I brushed my hair and put it up in a messy bun. I looked at myself in the mirror making sure my eyes weren't red from crying. With one deep breath, I turned and headed downstairs.

When I got down there, Marcus was on the living room floor playing with his toys. I smiled at him and then walked into the kitchen where Mark was. He was just placing a plate on the table for me when I appeared. He smiled slightly at me and then went back to the stove. Great. Now I was more nervous than before.

"Good morning," I said.

He looked back at me, "Hey. Did you sleep well?"

I shrugged and took a seat. "Yes I did, how about you?"

He filled a plate up with some food and then took a seat next to me. "I always sleep better when I'm with you."

I smiled and then started cutting up my pancakes. It was then that I saw an envelope sitting in front of his plate. It was vanilla colored and already open.

"What's that?" I asked before taking a bite of my food.

He sighed not looking at me. "Something from the hospital…you should take a look at it."

I looked at him, slightly confused. I saw Marcus walking to me from the corner of my eye. I turned to him and smiled, "Come here little man, did you eat this morning?"

He nodded and kept walking to me. When he reached me, I picked him up and sat him on my lap. Mark looked down at him with a soft smile. He then slid the envelope to me with a very serious look on his face.

"Open it Kat."

I sighed and picked up the envelope. The front read, DNA Testing Center. I looked at Mark once more before pulling out the papers inside. As I looked through them, I noticed that my DNA was tested against Marcus's….I nearly gasped when I saw that they matched.

I shook my head, "Wait…this doesn't make any sense Mark. How can Marcus's DNA match mine? He isn't my baby."

Mark smirked, "You don't get it do you…"

"Clearly I don't." I said.

"Think about it Kitty…you told me before that your dad never actually went on vacations." he said.

I looked down at Marcus and it all came together for me. "Oh my God…you're my little brother Marcus."

Marcus smiled and then clapped. I looked up at Mark not sure what to say. "Wow…I guess there is no reason to tell you want I heard from Sam."

"What was it?" he asked.

"I overheard her telling my mom that she had you and Marcus tested and that Marcus wasn't yours." I said. "I guess since you figured it out already I don't feel as bad anymore."

"What did you feel bad about before?" he asked. "Sleeping with me?"

I nodded, "I knew that Marcus wasn't yours but I didn't want to sleep with you knowing you were still with Sam. Plus, I am kind of young…Oh forget it…I have no idea what I'm saying."

He smiled, "Yes you do Kitty and I agree with you. I am still married so yes, I should have known better. Plus we were both stressed out and in need of being loved by someone. Anyways, the deed is done and I don't regret it."

I smiled and looked into my little brother's eyes, "I don't either, but what are you going to do now that you know the truth?"

"Easy, confront her, divorce her, and then move out completely." he said.

I nodded, "And what about us? Should we cool it until all of this settles?"

He thought about it for a second, "Yea we should, but aren't you going back to live with Jeff?" he asked.

I shook my head, "No…I'm staying for good. I can't leave this place even if I tried."

"Good, because I would follow you there." he said. "I'm not kidding."

I shook my head, "Well excuse me…"

He laughed and we continued eating our food. I was so happy that Mark finally knew the news and I didn't have anything to worry about anymore. All I could do now was keep the relationship between Mark and I a secret. Although, I was real worried about how my mom would feel when she finds out about Marcus being my brother. I knew it would crush her heart to hear especially after hanging out with Sam for so long.

Later on that day, I went home with Marcus so I could clean my house. It was nice and peaceful for once, that is until later that day. I was sitting out on the front porch with Marcus when I saw mark's truck pull up in front of his house. I watched him as he got out of the truck and headed up to his house. He waved at me when he looked over and saw me in my canopy bed when a sleeping Marcus on my chest. I waved back with a smile knowing he was there packing his stuff.

A few moments after he went inside, my mother's car pulled up in front of the house. I was slightly confused about why they were home so fast, but I didn't move from my spot. My mom got out of the car along with Sam. They were laughing it up like two sisters who had just seen the funniest movie of their lives. When they saw me, they got quiet.

"Oh hey honey." my mom said as they climbed the porch.

"hey…your early." I said.

She nodded her head, "Yea, there was a hurricane so we came back early."

"Bummer," I said.

Just then, we heard the door from Mark's house open and he appeared on the porch with one box and a suitcase. Sam looked in his direction and then frowned.

"What is he doing?" she asked.

I shrugged, "I don't know, he just pulled up a few minutes ago."

Sam sighed and then called his name. "Mark!"

He looked up at her and then shook his head. "Don't talk to me."

"Why not? Please don't tell me you're leaving." she said.

He nodded, "I am leaving Sam."

"Why!" She yelled, waking Marcus up.

Mark placed his stuff in his truck and then came over to our porch. "I'm leaving because I know and you know that Marcus isn't my kid."

She gasped, "What are you talking about? W-who told you that."

He shook his head, "No one did Sam. I just know he isn't."

"But how! I never told anyone about those results except Lita and she doesn't talk to you!"

He laughed, "Results? So you had me tested already?"

She fell silent knowing that she had just told on herself. "M-Mark wait…I can explain."

"No it's cool…you just confirmed everything for me. You've been cheating on me this entire relationship Sam. I only wonder who you could have cheated on me with."

She sniffled and looked back at me. "You cheated on me too Mark…with that little bitch right there!"

I gasped, "Excuse me!"

My mom stepped in front of her, "My daughter only had a crush on Mark, Sam you know that. Plus she was gone for over a year."

Sam laughed and shook her head, "What makes you all think I was talking about that time frame…"

I grew nervous and sat Marcus down in the canopy bed. "What in the hell are you talking about?"

Sam turned to Mark with a wicked smile. "We are still married Mark and you kissed her."

"How would you know that?" he asked.

"You should try checking out your little apartment complex more often…what? You didn't think I knew about it? Well I did! I planted a small camera in your kitchen and just last week, you had her over your house and you two kissed!"

I didn't know what to say. My mom turned around and looked at me, "Is this true Kitty?"

I sighed, and looked at Mark who simply nodded.

"Yes it is true…but that was a mistake and we haven't spoken since."

My mom sighed, "There, she admitted it, but that doesn't mean they slept together Sam."

Sam laughed, "Oh please I know Mark better than anyone…"

Mark shook his head, "Sam clearly you don't know me. We didn't have sex that night or any other night for that matter so just give it up. How about you tell us who Marcus's real father is?"

She looked away from him and then turned to my mom. "Lita…I'm sorry…but Matt is Marcus's father."

My mom blinked a few times, "Excuse me?"

"Yea that's what I'm saying…" I said. "You mean to tell me that Marcus is my little brother?"

She nodded, "Yes he is can't you see the resemblance?"

I looked back at Marcus who had fallen back to sleep. He did look a whole lot like my father…like me. Suddenly my mom shook her head and then laughed, "I should have known it was you he was sleeping with. I mean after all…Dave did dump me to be with you…"

Mark looked at Sam is shock. "Dave? You mean the one who tried to hit on Kitty at her job?"

My mom looked at me, "What's he talking about?"

I sighed and told her the story about Dave. She was completely appalled by it and was furious that I didn't tell her about it.

"I'm sorry mom, it didn't cross my mind to tell you." I told her.

"Well I'm glad you're ok…as for you Sam…we are done being friends. I've helped you all this time and this time and this is how you tell me you slept with my husband….wow."

Sam chuckled, "Yea well…you should be talking to that daughter of yours. Sooner or later she's going to end up on her back just like her mother did at age 15."

"I'm sorry, WHAT!" I said as I stood up and approached her. Mark jumped on the porch and held me back. "Don't you ever say something like that about me or my mother!"

"Or what? You'll kick my ass? Dream on little girl, anyways, give me my child so I can go."

Mark held me tight while she walked past me and picked up Marcus. As soon as she left, he let me go and then we turned our attention to my mom.

"Well…now that she's gone, you two tell me…did you have sex that night or any other night?"

We looked at each other and decided to tell her the truth. "Yes."

She nodded, "Ok. Thanks for your honesty…Kitty your grounded."

"What!" I said.

She smiled, "Yep, for a month."

"But mom…"

"No but's Kitty. I have to punish you somehow and since I don't like putting my hands on you, I'll just ground you."

I sighed and looked at Mark who was laughing. My mom then cleared her throat, grabbing his attention.

"Excuse me Mark, but you and I will be talking in private. Now say goodnight Kitty."

I sighed and hugged him, "Goodnight."

"Goodnight sweetie."

I went into the house and ran upstairs to my room. I then opened my window so I could listen to their conversation.

"So…how long have you been in love with her?" my mom asked.

He sighed, "Since right before her father was sent to jail." he answered. "Believe me Lita I tried hard not to let it get that far but-"

"-It's ok Mark. I'm not mad at either of you." she said. "You two can't help who you love and I know you're a good guy."

"oh…so why did you ground her?" he asked.

"Because she went over your house last night."

"How did you know about that?" he asked.

She laughed, "She thought she sent a text to Emily asking her to cover for her if I called…"

Mark laughed, "Teens."

"Tell me about it. Anyways, you can still see her but you'll have to keep your relationship quiet. I don't want to see her get hurt or you for that matter."

"Ok, thanks Lita. I promise to make her as happy as a bird."

"Good. Now I believe you have some packing to do so I'll see you later."

He nodded, "Alright. Thanks again, and tell Kitty I said I'll be on Facebook tonight."

She laughed, "I will."

I watched him walk up the path and over to his truck. When he looked up at my window and I blew him a kiss.

He blew one back to me and then went on into his house. I was sort of happy that everything had finally came to a close. Sure I was grounded now, but at least I didn't lose Mark.