Secret Lover
The Unraveling
Mr. Delmas sat across from his wife. He drank from a thermos filled with cherry flavoured vodka. He couldn't believe that Aelita had abandoned him. After all he sacrificed for her. He knew Jeremie would be too pissed to talk to her but that Yumi girl seemed determined to keep Aelita together.
"Great day isn't it hon, sorry I mean wife..." Mr. Delmas said and held out the thermos, "a toast to crappy lives,we both have them," he declared.
Mrs. Delmas lay unresponsive as usual. The doctors were hopeful but Mr. Delmas wasn't. He was certain she was going to die in her coma.
"Just slip into the beyond my dear," Mr. Delmas said, "nothing much left here besides me, Sissi and whoever hasn't become a worthless betrayer, yet," he concluded.
He was determined to get Aelita back. No matter how long it took he was going to make her pay. He wasn't about to forgive her for walking away.
What happened to Jean Bear? All our plans for the future? Mr. Delmas mused.
He had been fearless in keeping their secret. Even when there was the big hiccup with Herve. He stayed firm and now he was just supposed to let go?
No way.
"You'll get yours pink vixen," Mr. Delmas slurred, "you'll get it for turning my life to shit."
Odd waled into the arcade and started searching for an available machine. He found one of his favourites and was about to drop in tokens when a hand stopped him. He turned to see Jeremie.
"I'm sorry," Jeremie said softly.
Odd just stared at Jeremie."What do you want?"
"Um, I don't know," Jeremie said with a laugh, "I saw you over by the food court and have been following you for nearly an hour.
Odd's eyebrows twitched. He didn't mind being stalked but only by those of the female variety.
"Let's go outside," Odd suggested and soon they were lounging by the water fountain.
"So,"Odd said getting superior, "an apology huh?"
"I know," Jeremie sighed, "I was an ass and you didn't deserve what I said."
"That was short."
"I mean...I'm so sorry," Jeremie expanded, "I was mad at Aelita...then I took it out on you," he said, "you didn't deserve the terrible things I said. I want you to know that I love and respect you and that I admire your friendly attitude and free spirit."
"You admire me?" Odd asked surprised, "thanks, I guess."
"You're so unafraid and out there," Jeremie said.
"I try," Odd said with a sly grin.
"I just...I don't want to be the guy who can't keep a girlfriend," Jeremie revealed.
Odd nodded understanding. "Don't worry, I'll have girls lining up the block for you."
Jeremie smiled nervously. "Let's do it."
Chapter Completed
Sorry about the missing piece. Hope you like this chapter. Remember to R&R.