The next morning Munkustrap was pouring a cup of coffee when a knock came from outside his door. He set the pot of coffee down and walked to the door and opened it. He looked out and didn't see anyone. Looking to both his right and left there was no one in view either. Then as he was shutting the door his eyes caught sight of a letter on the ground. He bent down and picked it up and looked at it. On the front it said in hand written letters, 'Munkustrap'. He shut the door behind him and walked to the counter and sat down looking at the envelope.
Demeter came out of the room and saw that Munkustrap was looking rather deep in thought. At first she thought he found out but how could he have found out in the few hours that had passed then as she got closer she saw an envelope in front of him and panicked, "What's that?"
"I don't know," He shook his head, "It's for me though."
Demeter leaned over his shoulder and read the name on the envelope. It was for him but she didn't want him to open it. Not until she found out what it was.
"I'll open it for you." Demeter said.
Munkustrap shook his head again and grabbed the letter and left his seat, "No that's alright. I'll read it later."
Demeter watched him go back into the bedroom then asked, "Why?"
"I'll have more time later. I have to be at a meeting in half an hour. With the time it takes me to get into town, find a parking space and get inside the building to the room I need to be in, I'm barely skating by."
"How about I read it for you and tell you what it is. That way you can get ready and know what's in the letter at the same time and not waste anymore time."
Munkustrap glanced at Demeter then smiled, "Why are you so interested in the letter?"
"No reason." Demeter lied through her teeth.
Munkustrap didn't reply while he was getting ready and after he had his shoes on, tie on and shirt tucked in, he walked to Demeter standing in the doorway and leaned down and kissed her pleasantly on the lips. Demeter had to admit that she liked the feeling of Munkustrap kissing her but it didn't have that spark like kissing did with Alonzo.
Munkustrap pulled away and said, "I love you Demeter."
Demeter smiled kindly at him, "I know you do Munkus. You should get going don't you think?"
Munkustrap glanced at the clock on the wall then nodded, "Yeah I suppose I better. But why do you have to be so irresistible in the mornings?"
Demeter giggled and placed a light on his cheek, "Good luck with your meeting."
"Thanks." He grabbed his briefcase and headed to the door.
"What time will you be done?" Demeter asked before he left.
"Depends on how long the meeting takes. Noon at the earliest and two at the latest, why?"
"I don't want you to freak out if I'm not here if you get back."
"Where will you be?"
"At Bomba's."
"Alright. Have fun."
"Thanks," Demeter smiled, "I will."
Munkustrap smiled back at her then opened the apartment door and walked out heading to work.
Demeter quickly grabbed the phone and dialed Bombalurina's number. She picked up after the third ring, "Bomba can ask you a favor?"
"Sure what is it? Want me to take Munkustrap off your hands?"
Demeter didn't say it but she wished she could have. She did want Bomba to take Munkustrap off her hands. It would make things so much easier. What she did say was, "No but I was wondering if you could tell him I'm at your house if he calls."
"Where are you going?"
"To a friends. They live out of town and I don't want Munkustrap to worry."
"So if he calls you want me to lie to him?"
Demeter bit her bottom lip then said, "Yes…"
Bombalurina sighed but said after a moment, "Fine but you own me."
"Thank you Bomba. I'll make it up to you I promise you that much."
"Don't sweat it Deme. Have fun at your friends."
Demeter smiled as she hung up her phone. She changed her clothes and headed to Alonzo's.
Walking the streets Demeter was aware of everyone around her. Wanting to make doubly sure that no one was following her in a stalking motion, or taking pictures of her. She relaxed when she reached the apartment door and rung the buzzer for Alonzo and Admetus' apartment.
"Hello?" The voice said.
Demeter pressed the talk button, "Hey Admetus is Alonzo here?"
"Yeah he's sleeping why?"
"Could I come up?"
"Yeah sure I'll open the door for you."
"Thanks." Demeter took her finger off the button and waited for the door to open. When it did she slipped in and headed up the stairs to apartment 14A.
Knocking softly on the door she waited for it to open. Admetus answered it and let her in.
"You said Alonzo was sleeping?" Demeter asked wanting to make sure she heard correctly.
"Yeah he's in his room." Admetus shut the door, "If you go in there make sure you close the door. He has a fit if his door isn't shut."
"I'll try to remember that." Demeter said as she slipped off her shoes, set her purse down and took off her jacket. She walked to Alonzo's door and opened it silently then walked in and shut it behind her. Alonzo's room gave off a peaceful vibe which made Demeter feel tingly. She walked to the left side of the bed where Alonzo was sleeping. She smiled at his sleeping form. His chest rose and fell in a rhythmic beat and he looked so strong and gentle laying there.
Demeter leaned down and pressed her lips lightly down on his lips. He moaned and shifted a little and Demeter deepened the kiss. Before she could register what had happened Alonzo had his arms around her with his hands resting on her hips. His lips moving gently against hers then he lifted Demeter off the floor and laid her down beside him.
Demeter felt the tingly feeling increase and tried hard not to slip in under the sheets with him and enjoy this morning pleasure to its full ability.
Alonzo's gray eyes opened suddenly and he moved away from her and said with surprise, "I thought I was dreaming…sorry."
"Why are you apologizing? I liked it." Demeter said still laying on the bed.
"How'd you get in?"
"Admetus let me in."
"He knows you're here?"
"Yes, keep in mind he doesn't know I'm seeing Munkustrap."
"True."
Demeter and Alonzo lay on the bed not saying a word until Demeter's tail curled around her thigh and she asked, "You thought you were dreaming?"
"Yeah." Alonzo admitted, "I wouldn't have done it if I knew I wasn't."
Demeter sat up, "Why's that?"
"I feel bad about what we did Demeter. We had sex."
"Alonzo a lot of couples have sex."
"But we're not a couple."
Demeter wanted to tell him he was wrong but he wasn't. They weren't and she couldn't say otherwise no matter how much she wanted to.
"I just wish I could take it back." He said softly.
"You can't take it back Alonzo. No matter how badly you feel what's done is done." She moved closer to him and pinned him on his back, "The night we were together was the happiest and most pleasurable night of my life. I've never felt that way about Munkustrap. Even right now as I'm laying here with you I feel tingly."
Alonzo spoke, "I feel tingly too."
Demeter looked at him. The gray eyes showing lust and the blue eyes showing want. Both met each other in a kiss and they resumed where they stopped before Alonzo moved away. They didn't get very far before a knock came at the door. Admetus spoke through the shut door as Alonzo and Demeter continued to kiss, "Lonzo I just want to let you know that I'm heading out to meet Cettie at the café for a late breakfast. I'll be back late."
Alonzo raised his lips and said loud enough for Admetus to hear, "Alright Admetus. Just don't get lost."
Admetus made a mock laughing sound as he walked away from the door. Alonzo looked down at the beautiful woman under him and was taken by surprise when Demeter flipped their positions. She now sat on his hips and ran her hands up and down his chest teasing him with playful kisses and lingering touches. He moaned and started to pant as she continued to suck at his abs and chest.
Demeter smiled as she kissed his body. She enjoyed making him feel weak and powerless. She liked it when she was in control and even if she wasn't seducing him she could have been in control. Alonzo loved her and would done anything for her or let her do anything to him and she knew it.
"Alonzo?"
"Yeah?" Alonzo asked panting.
"I'd like to enjoy your company to its fullest potential."
"What?" He panted.
Demeter leaned her face close to his and whispered, "I want to have sex."
Alonzo was speechless all he could manage to do was nod. Demeter quickly took off her pants and shirt and slipped under the covers with Alonzo.
Munkustrap walked into the conference room with the others sitting at the table. He shut the door behind him and spoke, "Sorry I'm late."
"What's the matter? Girlfriend keep you away?" One man asked.
Munkustrap didn't reply but went to his seat and once seated took out his papers and got started with his work.
"Gentlemen," An older looking gray and white man stood from his black leather chair addressing the others around him, "This business plan is either going to make us as popular as EBay or ruin us. We cannot afford of distractions, no mistakes, and no interferences."
"When Coricopat getting here with the buyer's proposal?" Someone asked.
"Coriocpat called me and said that he stuck in traffic. He should be here in an hour. In that time I want you to work on your separate plans and when he gets here we'll join everything together and get the ball rolling."
Munkustrap looked away from his boss when he was finished talking and dove straight into his work.
Alonzo was on his side looking at Demeter and stroking her cheek. She smiled as his hand touched her then opened her eyes and touched his cheek. He wanted to say something to her like why she seduced him in the early morning or why she was even here but all those thoughts seemed to stay out of his mouth as he lay there with her stroking her and smiling at her.
Demeter thought she should tell Alonzo about her encounter with Macavity but she didn't want him to worry. She also wanted to tell him why she was controlling during their love making session but she couldn't bring herself to tell him. Munkustrap had been dropping hints that he wanted to have sex but the thought of having sex with him and the thought of having sex with Alonzo were two completely emotions. Sex with Munkustrap was not pleasing and almost a commitment to a deal whereas sex with Alonzo was full of raw lustful emotion that she didn't want to go away.
"Demeter?" Alonzo said in a gentle tone.
"Hmm?"
"Are you hungry?"
"A little."
"Let's go to the café and get something to eat then."
"Alright."
Alonzo smiled at Demeter then got out of bed and got dressed. Demeter watched him and the smile on her face slowly faded. She just remembered what Macavity had said; he had pictures, people following them. What if they were seen?
Demeter tried not to worry too much. Alonzo and she were going someplace public with a lot of people, if there was someone there watching them they wouldn't know Munkustrap wasn't there. She pulled herself out of the comfortable bed and got dressed herself.
Alonzo and Demeter entered the small café at around noon. Alonzo looked for a seat while Demeter continued to look over her shoulders. Alonzo glanced back at her and grabbed her hand. She looked up at him to see him smiling gently. Demeter smiled and tightened her grip on his hand. Alonzo went back to looking for a seat, even though the place was small and had a limited menu of drinks and food but this place never seemed sort of business.
"There's a spot." Alonzo said pointing to an open table with his free hand. He and Demeter walked over and sat down only to see Admetus and Etcetera sitting in the booth next to them.
"Hey Lonzo." Admetus greeted.
Alonzo looked over to his left and saw his roommate and his girlfriend. "Hey Admetus fancy seeing you here." He said with a smile.
Admetus chuckled then said, "Alonzo I don't know if you've met Etcetera."
Alonzo looked at the White Tabby sitting next to his friend then said hello to her.
"Hello Alonzo. Nice to meet you."
"Pleasure's all mine." Alonzo smiled as he sat down on the other side of the table.
A waitress came up to the table and asked if they wanted anything. Demeter ordered a cup of coffee and a muffin and Alonzo got the same. Once she went to put their order in Admetus asked, "What time did you to decide to leave the bedroom?"
Alonzo's ears went back in embarrassment and anger while Demeter smiled and said, "We left the room shortly after you left."
Etcetera hit Admetus in the shoulder. Admetus made a sound of pain then looked at her and asked as he touched his shoulder, "What was that for?"
"There's reason to ask such personal questions."
Admetus rolled his eyes then turned back to Demeter and Alonzo, "So Demeter can I start to expect to see you in the mornings?"
Demeter chuckled lightly then said, "Well that depends Admetus. With the kind of work I do. I leave early in the mornings. Plus I'm still living with Munkustrap so I won't be around all the time."
Alonzo couldn't believe his ears. Demeter was acting so calm and cool about this. Here he was a nervous wreck wanting Admetus and Etcetera, well Admetus to go away.
Etcetera leaned in closer to Admetus and closer to Demeter and Alonzo, "How long have you two been dating?"
Alonzo was prepared to answer that question but Demeter beat him to it, "For about a week now."
"Congratulations," Etcetera smiled.
"Thank you." Demeter smiled back.
Alonzo didn't like this conversation. At all. Yes he and Demeter were outside his room but he didn't want to lie to someone's face, especially not his best friend and roommate who he'd known for the majority of his life. He stirring uncomfortably in his chair then took a drink of coffee as soon as the waitress set down their order.
Demeter looked at Alonzo as he bit into his muffin and started to eat without saying anything. She could feel something was bothering him but she wasn't sure what. Her herself was trying to calm her nerves about the whole Macavity thing. Then the thought slipped into her mind, did Macavity talk to Alonzo as well?
Alonzo finished his muffin and coffee before Demeter and went up to the counter to pay for it as Demeter and Etcetera talked a bit more before Admetus got up and went to the counter as well.
"Everything alright?" Admetus asked as Alonzo pulled out his wallet and proceeded to pay the cashier.
"Everything's fine." Alonzo said with a dull tone as he got his change. He moved out of the way so Admetus could pay his bill but didn't go back to the table where Demeter was.
Admetus paid his bill then turned to his friend. He saw in Alonzo's eyes that something was wrong but he didn't know what, but he had an idea. He touched Alonzo's shoulder, "You want to know what I think?"
"Sure," Alonzo said as he looked at him.
"I think you're so worried about what Munkustrap will think that you aren't even enjoying Demeter's company. So what if she's still living with Munkustrap and not dating him. It's not like they have sex behind your back."
Alonzo tried to remain emotionless as his friend continued, "Demeter loves you. I know because I've seen the way she looks at you. She cares man and she wants you. And I know you want her. Munkustrap is now just an ex-boyfriend, but he's still you're friend and you don't want to hurt his feelings but dating his roommate. I get it but you have to relax. Munkustrap's not the kind of guy that does whatever it takes to date someone who's not available. He's better than that."
Alonzo looked at Admetus and nodded softly. Admetus patted his shoulder then went back to the tables. As he approached Demeter looked past him and to Alonzo who was still standing where he was. She turned to Etcetera and Admetus, said something Alonzo didn't hear, slipped on her jacket and walked to him.
"Are you alright?" She asked.
"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?" He asked as they walked to the front door.
"You seemed so quiet and reserved. Something bothering you?"
Alonzo held open the door for Demeter and once they were both outside and had walked a few feet it started to rain. Alonzo looked up as if he was cursing to the sky and Demeter tried to keep her head dry. As the rain increased Demeter grabbed Alonzo's hand and ran to the nearest cover.
She pushed him against the wall and pressed against him looking up at him. She wanted to find out what was wrong and if she had to she would resort to sexual matters.
"Please let me what's wrong." She said.
Alonzo hugged her tightly against his body and sighed deeply as he rested his head on her shoulder. Demeter wrapped her arms around him and waited.
"I want to know when you're ending things with Munkustrap." He said to her shoulder.
Demeter pulled away and looked up, "What?"
"I want to know when you'll be ending things with Munkustrap."
"I told you not until he's finished with his project."
"When will that be?"
"Alonzo I don't know."
"Have you ever considered asking him?"
"He doesn't even know."
"You know I'm starting think that you're only asking that and not asking him because you like having two guys you can fool around with."
Demeter was truly hurt by what he said. "I can't believe you said that."
"Well what else am I supposed to think? You say you love me and yet you're still letting him sleep with you."
"I'm only doing that because I don't want him to get suspicious."
Alonzo looked at her a moment then sighed and brought a hand up to his eyes. This relationship or whatever you called this was starting to get really difficult on him. He wanted Demeter to be with him but only him not Munkustrap as well. "I'm sorry." He said softly as he brought his hand down, "It's just it's hard not having you there with me at night all the time."
Demeter took hold of his hand, "Alonzo you and I are going to be together. It'll take time but I promise you'll have me to yourself soon."