Chapter 36

Kit jumped to his feet annoyed by the phone call. Damn this is an unwanted interruption, his mind was racing. He looked at the beauty lying across the bed, her eyes were open and she looked at him, still trying to catch her breath, he closed his eyes for a second, exhaling with frustration, thinking of all that he still wanted to do to her.

Reluctantly, Kit tore his eyes away from her body and rose to his feet. "Get up, sexy" He ordered. Marlena stood up, adjusting her hair. "I'm not finished with you yet, Marlena, but there's something I need you to do." His fingers sent to caress her neck, she gave in to his touch, closing her eyes, he felt the shudder in her body under his fingers

"I need you to get dressed. Roman will be here soon and I need you to get rid of him. I do not want him coming back here again. Never. Do whatever you want, say whatever you need to accomplish that. Is that clear?"

Marlena nodded her head.

“very good. Now go. I’ll meet you downstairs” he watched as she disappeared behind the bathroom door.

Sitting on her living room sofa she looked deep in thought but he knew better. He knew she was merely staring into the void that was once her conscious mind. Kit just wished her crazy ex would arrive already so he could finish what he had planned, the thought excited him to no end. The knock on her front door pulled him back to the present “Open the door” she stood up at his command but he stopped her, holding firmly at her arm “don’t forget, make him hurt and make him leave” releasing her, he went upstairs to wait for Roman to leave.

“Marlena” he spoke first, shoving his hands into his pants pockets “are you alone?” glancing" behind her, he didn't see anyone “...yes” her voice was low and she sounded upset. Roman figured it was due to his presence.

“Come on in” her offering sounded cold but he didn’t read much to it.

Walking into her living room he noticed all the files were scattered, partly open, he knew she was working from home today “how did you know I would be home?” her question made him feel like she’s been reading his mind. “Well, I called your office first and they told me what happened. I’m glad your office wasn't affected” turning to look at her, his policeman's eyes centered on the teapot on the vanity and 2 semi-filled cups on the big table.

It made him wonder and his eyes roamed the apartment.

“What can I do for you, Roman?” Marlena crossed her arms over her chest, following orders.

“Oh, well, I hated the way our last encounter ended, I was drunk, I know it’s not an excuse Doc but-”

“Don't call me that” her harsh remark made him look at her with disbelief

“Don't call you like what? Doc?” Roman was puzzled, almost hurt, he knew she was mad, he knew she was hurt, but never in his life he thought-

“Yes. Don’t call me like that, not anymore. You have no right, not after the excuse of a husband you were for the past few years” she got closer to him, fire in her eyes as she spoke, it seemed like the drug made her speak the truth, made her see things clearly, or what it simply Kit’s suggestions in her mind.

His mouth remained open for a quick second “excuse of a husband? Are you really gonna stand here and talk to me about excuses?” his voice got louder, he did not expect this kind of conversation, especially not with her.

“Why did you come over here, Roman? Huh? To apologize? Really? No, I don't think so, you're here to tell me once again what a whore I am and how I had no right to do what I did to you”

Her hands went through her hair, moving it behind her ear, she looked so beautiful, even when she was mad, even when she was being this difficult. “Marlena, I… what, no, This is not why I’m here” he replied, trying to relax a bit, not wanting to fight with her again

“Oh, ok. So, you came to fuck me then. I know you still want to, I can see it in your eyes”  She Snorted, her comment caught him unprepared, his mind was racing, trying to figure out what could have made her talk like that.

“Aya, Marlena, no I did not come over here to have sex with you, no” wishing that he had..however, he had to focus for a second trying to regain his composure, she was making no sense. Is she that angry with him?

Marlena got closer to him, her long fingers trailed along the buttoned folds of his shirt, her eyes following her action “really. You didn't come over to insult me? well, that would be a first and you're saying you didn't come here to fu-ck...” She pronounced the last word as two syllables, her eyes came to gaze into his eye while doing so “me”.

Leaning against the corridor wall Kit listen to every word that has been said in that room. He couldn't be happier, knowing how much Roman still loved her. Closing his eyes, he placed his head on the wall, remembering what took place downstairs only an hour ago.

Suddenly, he felt the familiar vibration along his belt, looking down, his beeper notified him that he was looking for him. Quickly and quiet like a cat, he stepped into Marlena’s bedroom, picking up the phone, dialing.

“Any word?” the low stony voice whispered into his ear

“No, not yet. But I will have some updates soon” Kit spoke and looked at her bed, trying to concentrate on the conversation.

“You're taking too long. I want an update, and I want it soon. Be here in 1 hour” the voice commanded

“Yes sir”

Her words made him hot but also very confused. Pulling away from her he found his words once again “I’m sorry to disappoint you Marlena but I really came over to apologize. I know that you’re angry and I’m sorry but it was you who broke your marriage vows! You were unfaithful to me!” her words stung him and he wanted to hurt her back with a vengeance.

His back was against her now, but he turned to look at her when he heard her taking along intake of air into her lungs.

She never looked angrier, nostrils flaring, her mouth opened, she lashed at him “Well let me tell you something. When you came back from the dead I was thrilled that you were alive. You wanted me to forget all that had happened over the 7 years that you were gone and forget about John and just jump right back into being your wife. Except, You didn’t figure that I may have some remaining feelings to resolve. So I did what you wanted for your sake and the sake of our children. I became your loving wife again and I put aside all the feeling I had for John” she turned around, taking a long breath in, looking at the pictures of her children, she continued, doesn't want him to speak before she’s done saying what she had to say.

”And what did you do to repay my loyalty?” she spoke louder now, turning to face him again, he had a miserable expression on his face.

“ You took me for granted, you chose your assignments over your wife and kids. You left us and went deep undercover when I begged you not to go. We never knew if we’d ever see you again. Then you came back and just wanted me to jump right back in bed with open arms and forget what you did to me.” her head fell to look at the living room floor, as she continued, speaking through her teeth “WELL I COULDN’T forget. You cut me deep and didn’t feel like you owed me an apology. I never got a chance to settle my feelings about my past with John and I discovered that I still loved him. Yes, while you were pushing me away with two hands John was there for more. Yet I still stayed faithful”.   

“YOU FUCKED JOHN!” he was holding it up for too long, he couldn't believe that this conversation is really taking place right now, it felt more like a very bad dream.   

“Oh,  and how good it felt.. the things he made my body do, the ways he made me come.. “ getting closer to him, her sly smile made him sick for a second, he did not want to hear that.

Closing his eyes with fury he shook his head, but she got even closer “ you know something Roman, I didn’t sleep with John, not until you and I became unraveled. I did not intend on cheating on you, I was broken and confused and needed understanding. The kind of understanding that you were not providing.”

“Marlena, don’t you dare try and make your cheating my fault.” He snarled, opening his eyes         

“Roman, it takes two to make or break a marriage and both of us failed” Marlena stomped quickly towards her front door, opening it forcefully.

“Now get the fuck out and don't come back! I don’t need your judgment of me or your opinion for that matter “ her breathing was ragged when she spoke and her hazel eyes appeared to change their color to red.

Shocked by her reaction he didn't know what to say or if to say, she wasn't being herself and he didn't know what got into her, unable to reply her insults, he got out and felt the wind blowing behind him as she shut the door with a loud thud.