The Affair

Dessert

“Laura I appreciate you being here for Marlena.”

“John she’s my closest friend; I would do anything for her. As long as she’s happy I’m happy and it looks like you make her happy.”

John blushed from the compliment. “I love her I always have and I always will.”

“I know you do; she feels the same way about you. But if you ever do anything to hurt her you’ll have to answer to me.”

“I wouldn’t want it any other way.” He took another bite of his sandwich. “I hate to ask but I need a favor and you’re only one who can do it.”

“What do you need?”

“I know Marlena hasn’t had a chance to tell you everything but I’m going out of town tonight and I would appreciate it if you would keep an eye on her for me while I’m gone. You know, just make sure she’s ok.”

“Of course I’ll look out for her. You don’t even have to ask.”

“Thanks, it’s a business trip that just came up and I have to go. I’ll be gone for about a week.”

“Consider it done.” She sat quiet for a minute. While on hold at the pay phone Laura had been giving John and Marlena a lot of thought. Their situation proved a theory she wholeheartedly believed in – fate or destiny could be altered if your willpower or desire was stronger than any physical object in your path. She believed you could communicate on a subconscious level if the will or desire was strong enough. John and Marlena had overcome everything fate had thrown at them and they were more in love than ever. Deciding to test her theory Laura abruptly changed the subject catching John off guard. “John did you know Marlena would be here for lunch today?”

“No; I was completely surprised to see you two in here. Why do you ask?”

She answered him without really giving him an answer, “I was just wondering.”

“In fact I started to stay in the office and have something delivered but at the last minute I decided to get out and catch some fresh air.”

“Interesting.”

“What?”

“Well I was just thinking out loud. You know being a psychiatrist you’re always looking for hidden meanings through a person’s words or actions.”

“Ok you’ve totally lost me. What does that have to do with me having lunch in the diner?”

“Maybe nothing; maybe everything; who’s to say? I mean I find it interesting that both you and Marlena both decide to have lunch at the same place on the same day at the same time without talking to one another. I was the one who talked her into leaving the hospital for lunch and of all the places she could have chosen, she picked this place.”

“Coincidence.”

Laura shook her head in disagreement, “No I wouldn’t call it coincidence I would call it fate or destiny. Think about it; what are the odds of the two of you meeting in a diner with the one person in all of Salem who knows how you really feel about one another. I’m not a mathematician but I would guess they’re pretty high.”

“I never thought about it, meaning us meeting here for lunch, as fate or destiny but I would have to agree with you. We are destined to be together.”

“Exactly, being a psychiatrist I see proof day in and day out on the power of the mind and heart. I really believe in the saying mind over matter. You two are a perfect example; Marlena used to say you were soul mates and I believe her. I believe in some subconscious way you communicate with one another even when you’re miles apart, which is why you are both here in this diner today.”

“Destiny.”

“And I don’t believe destiny intended for you two to sit next to one another without being able to express your love for each other.”

“I agree.”

“Good I’m happy you see things my way. So why are you sitting here with me?”

“Excuse me.”

“Well you’re leaving town for a week and I can’t imagine a simple handshake is going to do it for you guys. It never did before. Remember; I used to go out with you two.”

John didn’t say anything for a moment or two. Just how well did she know them? “What are you saying?”

“I’m saying you should go to her and take her in your arms and tell her how much you love her.”

“I would if there was a place we could do it in private but it’s just too big of a risk in the bathrooms.”

“What would you say if I told you I knew of a place you two could be alone for a few minutes?”

“I’d say I’m forever in your debt.”

She leaned in over the table and whispered, “John while I was on the phone I noticed a small storage room off to the right of the bathrooms. Actually storage room is being a bit generous; it’s more of a large closet.”

John hopped up from the booth, “Did I tell you I love you? Anything you need; name it.”

Laura smiled, “Well you could pay for lunch.”

John took out his wallet and placed enough bills to cover everyone’s lunch. “Done; and Laura thank you. I mean it. Anything you need you can count on me.”

“Go; tell Marlena I’ll wait here a few minutes and then I’ll be waiting in the car.”

John hurried to catch Marlena before she left the bathroom. He found the storage room exactly where Laura said it would be. He slipped inside the room and waited for her to come out. It was everything Laura said it would be and less. It wasn’t much bigger than a closet but at least there was a light switch. He clicked on the light and waited for Marlena. He looked around the room and saw there wasn’t much in it except for extra chairs, a broom, dust pans and some kind of cans on the floor. The door opened and there she was.

“Doc,” he whispered.

She heard him call her name and followed the sound of his voice. There he was, peeping out of the room next to the bathrooms. She hadn’t even noticed that room before now. “John, what are you doing?”

“Come here and I’ll tell you.”

She hurried into the room before anyone saw them. “Are you out of your mind? We can’t do this.” How many times had she said that same exact phrase and how many times had she given in to him? Too many to count.

“This wasn’t my idea. It was Laura’s.”

It was Marlena’s turn to be surprised. “Laura suggested this; why; how did she even know this room was here?”

John shrugged his shoulders, “Apparently while she was on the phone she noticed it and she thought it would give us a chance to be alone for a minute or two. She’s a good friend.”

Marlena nodded her head in agreement, “Yes she is; she’s one of a kind.”

“She said to tell you she would stay at the booth for a few minutes and then she would meet you at the car in the parking lot.” He took a step closer to her.

“John what are you doing?” She backed away from him; into one of the chairs.

“I’m taking Laura’s advice and giving you a proper goodbye.” He moved in closer. “Doc watch your step; this is a really small room.”

Finding she had no where else to run she sat down on the chair and looked up at him. “You can’t be serious?”

“When it comes to you I’m always serious.” He lifted her back on her feet as his hands went around her waist. They traveled up her body until they were underneath her arms. Slowly the made their way to the front of her blouse as his fingers gently caressed her already harden n*****s.

Feeling herself losing her resolve she made one final appeal, “John we don’t have enough time. Laura’s waiting.” At the same time she’s speaking her hands are making their way to his belt buckle and zipper.

He reversed their positions so he was standing in front of the chair. His hands traveled back down her body and underneath her skirt surprised to find she was no longer wearing her panties. As his hands reached her center he discovered she was already wet. He leaned back and gave her his classic John Black look, the one where he raises just one eyebrow. “Seems to me you want this to happen.”

She unzipped his pants and pulled out his erection, “Seems to me you want this just as much as I do.”

Marlena pushed him back down on the chair and straddled him. In a moment he is completely inside of her. She immediately began to ride him. He placed his hands on her waist to help guide her. Both realize there’s no time to waste. Their eyes lock on to one another. The only sound coming from either one of them is their breathing. Each time she raised up, his hands helped pull her down back on him. He leaned back in the chair and arched his back. Deeper and deeper he went. Faster and faster she rode him. She could feel she was close. It wasn’t going to take her long at all. Suddenly her legs began to tremble and the room began to spin. She continued to ride him throughout her orgasm; however John was still rock hard. Up and down she continued. Without any warning he pulled out of her and stood up abruptly. Just as quickly he turned the chair around and leaned Marlena over the back of it. He would take her from behind. His hands went around her waist as he began to pound in and out of her. With each thrust Marlena felt him go deeper and deeper and harder and harder. It felt like he would split her in half. Faster and faster he pounded into her. With the pounding her body was taking she felt the beginnings of another orgasm. John could feel her walls tighten around him which caused him to thrust harder. He felt so good being inside of her. This time they would come together. And just like that it began. He leaned over her and held on to her as tight as he could. They stayed in that position until wave after wave rolled over them. As the sensations began to subside he slowly withdrew from her. Finally they were able to stand upright. He automatically began to massage her back in order to alleviate any discomfort she was feeling. After a few moments she turned and faced him.

“Doc I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be so rough its just you make me lose control. I didn’t hurt you did I?”

“You surprise me Mr. Borne. I never thought you were the type of man who needed any type of reassurance when it came to making love or in this instance, pure unadulterated s*x. But if you must know, I enjoyed every bit of it.”

John smiled and said, “You’re the only woman I worry about; the only woman I want to satisfy each and every time we’re together.”

“Well let the record state: each and every time we are together sexually whether it’s making love or just s*x, I am always completely and totally satisfied.”

“I appreciate the vote of confidence.”

“Oh honey, I’m not being charitable, I’m only stating facts.” She walked over to the door, “Now lets go before Laura comes knocking on the door.”

“Doc she’s the one who sent us in here.”

”I know but its one thing for her to wonder if we’re in here making love it’s another thing for her to actually catch us in the act. I’m going to slip in the bathroom first and then head out to the car. Wait five minutes and then you leave.”

“Yes ma’am.” John walked over to her and kissed her gently on the lips. “That will have to do until I get back. I love you Marlena.”

“I love you John.” Marlena opened the door, peeped out and ducked into the ladies restroom. Five minutes later she was heading into the parking lot.

John waited a full ten minutes before he left. He wanted to make sure Marlena would be long gone before he left.

He was bored out of his mind but he had been told to lay low. Yesterday had been the only time he actually did something and all he did was follow John Borne around. At least it had gotten him out of his motel room. Now once again he had to wait for further instructions. If he wasn’t getting paid as much as he was, he would have quit. Who was he kidding? His boss was not the type of man you disobeyed. If you did, you wouldn’t be around much longer. He turned on the tv set once more and began to flip through the channels. God, there wasn’t anything for him to watch. If something didn’t change soon he would lose his mind. Just then the phone in his room began to ring. It could only be one person. No one knew he was here. Finally something was going to happen. He picked up the receiver, “Yes.”

“Listen carefully. You need to do exactly as I say. Nothing more … nothing less. Is that understood?”

“Yes sir.”

“I have arranged for John Borne to leave town later tonight. He should be gone for about a week. This will give you plenty of time to follow my instructions. Do you understand?

Again he answered, “Yes sir.”

“This is what I want you to do.” The voice on the other end gave him a step by step set of instructions for him to follow.

“You can depend on me sir. I won’t let you down. How can I contact you when I’ve completed the job?”

“I’ll contact you.”

There was a click and suddenly he was listening to a dial tone. As he hung up the phone, he noticed his palms were sweating. Although it was never directly stated he got the distinct impression his life expectancy would be considerably shortened if he failed to complete the job. He leaned back on the bed and closed his eyes. It was time to sleep. He needed to be focused in order to complete his mission. He would not fail… his life depended on it.