The Beauty Within The Beast World

The mind flys everywhere.

Ricky only took me to a different town, we went to a few stores but I stayed in the car every time. I wasn't sure what they were doing. I didn't want to be a witness to anything else. Each time they both came out with a bag though. But what couldn't they get in one store that they wanted in the next? Nevermind. I don't want to know why they had to go to so many stores. They never talk to each other as they come out. They just walk out like they're both on a mission. They get in the car and Ricky asks what I'm doing for dinner. 

"I need to tell you something" I say halfway innocent. " I can't have dinner with you and I think it's time for me to go home." Looking at my watch I want to be home before Ben or the kids. "I-im" 

He cuts me off" You're married". He's not even looking at me, just looking straight when he says this. I didn't say anything, I was speechless. How did he know that? "When your neighbor came out and interrupted us I kind of figured you were married. Why would a friend do that if you were single?" 

 "I- I don't know, I didn't think I was going to see you again so I didn't tell you. But then a cop came to my house and I felt like I had to tell you." I quickly said. Hopefully he believes that. I didn't want to tell him I didn't tell him because I didn't want to put Ben in danger. Maybe he thinks I didn't see anything. I don't know. I don't know what he thinks or knows but I have a feeling he's not going to hurt me. I almost feel safe around him. It's kind of comforting. 

"Are you not aloud friends?" He asks as he's grinning. Damien let a laugh out as he said that. 

"Well- I am but I've never actually stayed around a guy without him. Would you like your wife be around guys without you?" I snapped back trying to defend Ben. 

They both laughed. What was funny? I didn't get it. 

"I like your attitude Elizabeth but another man wouldn't be brave enough to touch a wife of mine. I don't have a wife so I don't have to think about that." He smirks as he's talking. I just look at him speechless. The car comes to a stop, I didn't even realize how far we have driven. We're already in front of my house. 

"I think this is the last time we can see each other." I say before I get out. He stops me.

 "I don't think so Elizabeth. We didn't get to talk much, I'll see you soon." He laughs and winks at me. I just get out and head inside. He didn't leave until I was fully inside. I watched through the window to see him leave and I could tell he was watching me. I look at my watch. It's already 3 o'clock, the kids will be home soon. Time to quickly get laundry done and then start dinner. I can't help but think what he meant by he will see me soon. We did talk. I don't get it. What did he mean? 

A few hours passed, Ben and kids are home and dinner has been made. Ben is really quiet at the table today. Usually he has a lot to talk about. 

"How was work honey?" I ask him. 

" It was okay, what did you do today?" He replied. That was odd. He never asks what I do. "I came by at lunch because a machine broke and I had time, you weren't here. Did you go to the store or something?_ 

Oh no. " I just went for a walk. I was feeling bored and just needed some air" I quickly said to him. 

" Oh. Must have been a long walk, I was here for an hour. When did you leave?" 

"I'm not sure, I ended up walking to the other side of the town. I got some weird looks because of how much differently I dress then the women over there so I turned around and walked towards the river. I sat there for a while." 

" Is something wrong?" He asks. 

" No, not at all. Just felt like being out of the house for a little while. Next time I will leave a note just in case." He didn't answer me after that. Just finished his dinner and went into the living room where he usually goes. Little does he know there will not be a next time. I can't see Ricky again. It wouldn't he fair to Ben. I find Ricky very interesting and I'm married. The kids finish their dinners and head to the living room to do their home work. I clean the dishes up, finish the kitchen and go in there as well. I sit down and Ben says good night then goes upstairs. That was odd. He always spends time with us. The kids both look at each other then me when he does this. Even they know it's out of ordinary. Did Ben see me in Ricky's car? Did he see me with Ricky?