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Chapter 14

Ryan stopped his car and killed the engine.

Ryan: I told you, we can make it in time. In fact, there are 10 minutes left.

Marissa: laughing I never changed in only 4 minutes before. As there's a little time left...

She leaned in and kissed him. He slipped his tongue into her mouth and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Ryan slipped his hand under her shirt and stroke her back, which made her whole body tingle. She snuggled against him and also slipped her hand under his shirt and then stroke his stomach. Ryan got loose, smiled at her and said with a hoarse voice.

Ryan: If we don't stop this now, I'm not going to let you go for the next hours. But what about if I go to the office shortly and then pick you up again?

Marissa: smiling Sounds good, but I wanted to go to the mall later. Well, of course I would be glad, if you come along, but...

Ryan: groaning I knew, there are advantages to be single. No shopping trips, no... ...he smiled at her... Ok, there's nothing else.

Marissa: Tonight, I can show you some advantages to not be a single. She kisses him.

Ryan returned the kiss and mumbled "I'll remind you. …he stopped kissing her… Ok, I'm going to pick you up and then we can go to the mall. What do you want to buy?

Marissa: I'm not sure yet.

Ryan looked at her questioningly and Marissa laughed.

Marissa: I want to buy something for Summer. Something that makes her feel good and beautiful.

Ryan: That's a good idea. ...he considered a moment... Hey, when do you have to leave for New York?

Marissa: Are you sick of me already?

Ryan: laughing No, of course not, I'll never be. What do you think about if we let Alyssa stay with us for a few days and we can send Summer and Seth away so they can spend some time alone?

There it was again: "let her stay with US". Marissa smiled and kissed him.

Marissa: You're so cute. ...Ryan grunted something indistinguishable and she laughed... but nevertheless very manly. No, I like the idea. I have to be back in New York at the end of next week at the latest. But you know, Summer's not allowed to fly anymore, so we have to think about something near the town.

Ryan: Yeah, you're right, I haven't thought of it. Ok, what do you think about a nice hotel near the town. We could book a suite for them over the weekend and we can use the company's car with a driver to pick them up.

Marissa: I knew that there are reasons for me to love you. She kissed him.

Ryan: Well, if that's everything I have do to impress you, I'll have an easy life...

Marissa laughed and gave him a quick kiss, then got out of the car.

Marissa: I think I'm going to need 30 minutes, ok?

Ryan: Alright, I'll be here by then.

Ryan drove away and Marissa entered the building, to check out her new office and to talk to the interior she left the office 45 minutes later, Ryan's car was already standing there. She got in the car and gave Ryan a quick kiss.

Marissa: I'm sorry, I kept you waiting.

Ryan: I don't mind. Besides, I've been waiting for you for six years, so a few minutes really don't matter.

Marissa smiled lovingly and kissed him.

Marissa: Wow, I was right. You ARE cute. ...she laughed when he made a grimace... Ok, I'll stop calling you cute. Come on, "my strong man", let's go to the mall.

Ryan couldn't help but laugh and poked her with his forefinger and she also laughed. They drove away to the mall.

Ryan and Marissa were walking through the mall hand in hand. Marissa was satisfied, she had already bought some little things that Summer would certainly like. The only thing she was still searching for was a nice maternity entered a shop for maternity fashion and Marissa instantly saw a dress, which looked adorable and even a bit sexy and she was sure Summer would love it. A sales clerk approached them.

Sales Clerk: That dress is really nice, isn't it? We just got it, only a few days before. It makes every woman beautiful....turns to Ryan... Though your wife doesn't need it, she's already beautiful enough. So, when's the baby due?

Marissa just was about to say that it wasn't her being pregnant, when Ryan patted her flat stomach, grinning.

Ryan: Oh, we've got enough time left. And yes, she's always beautiful, thank you.

Marissa giggled and went to pay for the dress. Ryan whispered in her ear "Let me pay for it. How would it look like, if I'd let my pregnant wife pay for her dress herself?" She giggled and they paid and went out of the shop. Both of them started to laugh.

Ryan: I just couldn't resist.

He put his arms around her waist and kissed her. Marissa wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss by slipping her tongue into his mouth. They still kissed when a yell caused them to shoot apart quickly

Voice: Marissa!

They saw Julie storming over to them.

Julie: Marissa! Why are you in Newport? And where's Jake? And what do you do with HIM?

She pointed contemptuously at Ryan. Marissa felt anger building up inside her, but Ryan squeezed her hand as if to say "don't do it, it makes no sense. Calm down, I'm here for you". She tried to smile frantically.

Marissa: I wanted to visit you later anyway. I'm in Newport because I was promoted and I'm going to run the company's new office here in Newport. I will move to Newport in 2 months at the latest. And Jake's in New York and he'll stay there. I'm going to break up with him, as soon as I'm in New York. I should've done it long ago.

Julie: Marissa, are you totally crazy now? You can't break up with Jake. He's such a nice man and you know that his family is one of the wealthiest in New York. Don't give up on your relationship. And especially not because of some trailer trash boy from Chino. ...she turned to Ryan with an obviously fake smile... Well Ryan, any knocked up girls lately?

Ryan felt the anger build up inside of him, but tried to control himself and choose to not reply to it. But Marissa was fuming with rage.

Marissa: Mom, stop it! Stop meddling into my life. And stop talking to Ryan this way. He's more worthy of my love than you'll ever be.

Julie stared at her and froze in shock when she saw the bag Marissa was holding in her hand.

Julie: Oh my God, I knew that that ... points to the bag... would happen some time. I knew that he would get you into trouble. You let him ruin your life, you...

Marissa stopped her flood of words.

Marissa: Mom, it's enough. Stop it now! …she stopped a few seconds… And just to let you know, we're happy and we're really looking forward to that baby.

Ryan looked at her, first he was astonished but then started to grin. She never said that it was her who was pregnant, but it was obvious that she really enjoyed making Julie think this way.

Marissa: And we have to go now. See ya...

She took Ryan's hand and dragged him with her, Julie still stood rooted to the spot, frozen in shock and stammered "But, but...". Ryan and Marissa went to the parking lot and got into Ryan's car. Marissa turned to look at Ryan, grinning widely.

Marissa: I'm sorry, this time I couldn't resist. Let's get home

Ryan started to laugh when he remembered Julie's facial expression and drove away.