The Affair

Table Talk

Marlena was actually enjoying herself despite her earlier run in with John. Bo and Hope, Abe and Lexie, Mickey and Maggie, along with Tom and Alice had finally arrived and they were all sitting together. Everyone was laughing and talking…the guys were talking about sports and the women were just enjoying each others company. Looking around the table it reminded her of old times…happier times…when she was…she wouldn’t let herself think about him. Too late…he was already in her thoughts. She remembered lots of nights like tonight…nights when they were out with all of their friends and family. There had been nights like this one with Roman, but most of her memories were of her and John. After all this time, she still remembered those nights. The difference between her nights with John and tonight was like the difference between the sun and the moon. It didn’t matter where they were because they were always in close physical contact with one another. Whether it was John simply holding her hand, or caressing the small of her back there was always physical contact between them. He would never be standing so far away from her …like she and Roman were right now. And inevitably they would sneak off together to be alone if only for a moment but most of the time it was hardly a moment.

The Past

She remembered with clarity the first time John suggested they make love outside of their home or her office. It happened soon after they came back from West Virginia…during a time when they were still finding their way towards one another. They were at a dance similar to this one only it wasn’t formal. That night he was more attentive than usual. While dancing he held her closer than usual and held on to her after the music stopped. If she wandered away to talk to someone else she would look up and see him staring at her. Finally she had to know what was bothering him.

“Roman, what’s the matter? Is something wrong?” She was afraid he was going to tell her he was going on a dangerous undercover assignment. She held her breath fearing the worst.

“Doc, I love you so much. You and the kids are everything to me.” His eyes were locked onto hers.

Now she knew something was wrong. “Let’s go home so we can talk.”

“This can’t wait Doc, I need you now.” There was a sense of urgency in his voice.

The intensity of his gaze sent shivers throughout her entire body. “Roman, what’s …” Before she could finish the sentence he was guiding her out of the door into the empty room next door. He closed the door behind them, locked it and pulled her into a kiss. His lips aggressively attacked her lips; his tongue demanded entrance into her mouth; his hands made their way across her body.

Marlena responded with equal fervor until finally pulling away breathless. “Roman we have to stop. We can’t do this here…let’s go home.”

“Doc,” he began breathless, “I can’t wait that long. I want you…no I need you now.” He pulled her to him once again. His mouth began making its way down her neck, constantly murmuring how much he loved her.

Marlena was beginning to get lost in the desire he was creating within her. She could feel her body wanting his touch, craving his touch, needing his touch. If she didn’t stop now, there would be no stopping…they would make love right then and there and that was something she couldn’t do…wouldn’t do and had never done before. Once again she pulled away and stepped back from him. “Roman there’s a room full of our friends right next door. We can’t do this. What if someone walks in?”

“Doc,” he took a step towards her, “you are so beautiful, I just can’t help myself. Besides, I locked the door. No one will just barge in on us.”

“Roman don’t come near me. I can’t think straight when you’re this close to me.” She backed away from him.

He said nothing …his eyes conveyed everything he was feeling. He took another step towards her. It was over and she knew it. She could see the love and passion in his eyes for her. She met him half way. His arms went around her waist and pulled her to him. She could see the desire in his eyes as he leaned over and attacked her mouth once more. His hands were unzipping her dress, slipping it off her shoulders and letting it fall to the floor before she realized it.

This was a new Roman standing before her, undressing her and wanting to make love to her in a public venue. She wasn’t sure what to do…how to act. But even as she stood there, his hands were already freeing her breasts from her brassiere. They had never done this before…he had never been so desperate to make love to her. His desperation was both exciting and frightening. Standing there with her breasts exposed she watched as John leaned over and captured one with his mouth as his other hand began to pull and tug on her other n****e. Any nervousness she might have felt was quickly replaced by desire the moment his mouth touched her breast. Her eyes closed as the familiar warmth that only he could bring about began to spread throughout her entire body. Suddenly she felt him pull back…her eyes opened…his arms went around her waist as he lifted her off her feet. Instinctively her legs wrapped around his waist. Nuzzling and kissing her neck he walked over to the table in the middle of the room. Slowly he untangled her legs from around his waist and she slid down his body until she was facing him once again. Expecting him to place her on top of the table she was surprised and a little confused when he placed his hands on her waist and turned her body around until her back was to him. She stood there waiting…not quite knowing what to expect…but realizing her body was aching for him to begin whatever it was he was planning on doing to her. He slowly lowered her panties to the floor and helped her step out of them. He pressed his body into hers so she could feel his erection which in turn caused her heart to beat faster and a rosy flush to spread over her entire body. His mouth found the place on her neck that only he knew about…the place that drove her crazy. As she gave in to her desire Roman placed her hands on the table and inserted his leg between hers in order to widen her stance. The next sound she heard was that of his zipper. He entered her quickly and began moving in and out of her. They had never done this before…in this position. She was startled by his sudden action but he felt so good all she could do was close her eyes and hold on tightly to the table. His thrusts were becoming harder and harder. He was pounding her body like he had never done before. She couldn’t catch her breath. She could feel herself on the verge of exploding. In and out, in and out he went. Faster and faster, deeper and deeper…until she thought he would split her in half. She was almost there. She wanted to cry out…she wanted to scream his name. And suddenly…

Back to the Present

A shudder passed through Marlena’s entire body. Luckily no one noticed. She was on the verge of having an orgasm. The ache between her legs had begun…all from a memory of him…of them together. The throbbing was getting worse. She was afraid her juices would begin to run down her leg. When she looked up, he was standing there…his eyes possessing her.

Somehow he knew what she was thinking…no make that dreaming about. He could tell by the way she was breathing, the rosy color spreading across her neck, her body language, the way her legs were clamped together tightly…as if that would stop the ache. It was the look in her eyes…the same look she had the day of the Titan Board Meeting…only this time it was in front of family and friends. Luckily Roman was too busy socializing to notice his wife’s predicament. It was up to him to rescue her…to help her in whatever way she needed him.

She knew what he was thinking…what he knew. It was their connection…they could always read one another’s mind. The question was…what did she want to do? What did she want him to do?

The laughter and talking went on around them. No one else was aware of the silent conversation they were having with one another. She sat there smiling and nodding as if she were paying attention to everything being said and he stood there flashing his most innocent smile to everyone. Who would make the first move?

Finally there was a lull in the lively conversation and he had a chance to speak. Addressing the entire table he said, “Well ladies I must say, this is the best looking table in the entire room.”

Maggie was the first to reply, “John you are a true gentleman. Please sit down and join us unless you want to join our husbands on the other end.”

“Why would I want to be with them when I could be surrounded by beautiful women? I think I’m fine right where I am.” He walked around the table and took an empty seat…the only one there…the one next to Marlena. He was desperate to have her. Immediately his hand went on her leg and squeezed it. He could feel the heat from her body through the fabric of her gown. His hand slowly began to caress her leg in light feathery strokes never straying too far up her thigh. Already his pants were a little tighter.

“So John,” Maggie continued, “Did you come by yourself or is your date floating around here somewhere?”

He felt Marlena’s body stiffen at the mention of his date. His hand went a little higher. “I’m here with Rebecca Morrison from the DA’s office. We got separated a while back and I haven’t caught up with her yet.” In reality he wasn’t looking for her…he was only concerned with one woman tonight and she was sitting right next to him…Marlena.

Marlena sat there unable to move…barely able to breathe. She felt like she was been torn in half. Part of her wanted nothing to do with him whatsoever while the other part could feel the heat between them…the way his hand felt on her leg. A week ago there would have been no doubt what her decision would have been…she would have chosen John and she would be with him right now despite the fact that her husband, family and friends were present. They would have found a way to be together…it was what they did…what he did to her…how he helped her embrace her sexuality without being afraid or ashamed of it. They had come a long way from the night so long ago when she would have been embarrassed his hand was caressing her leg. But things were different. It was a week later and so much had changed between them. Still, the only thing she could think of was the way it would feel to have his hand slowly make its way to the place that ached to be touched…the way only he could. Without realizing what she was doing she shifted her body slightly in her chair causing his hand to travel even further up her thigh. She looked down and could see the peaks of her n*****s straining against her gown. She needed to get some air…to get away from him. Before she could move, Alice began talking about her and Tom’s courtship causing everyone to give her their undivided attention…everyone that is, but John and Marlena.

John’s hand finally made its way to the opening in her gown. He leaned forward as his hand slipped between her legs. Marlena picked up her glass of wine as she felt his hand creep slowly to her opening. She wanted him to stop…she wanted him to continue. She hated him…she hated herself more for being weak. His fingers lightly brushed against her opening. She was so wet. It took all of her resolve not to moan out loud. She leaned forward in her chair and adjusted her body once more…this time opening her legs just a little wider. His fingers managed to slip inside of her. Her hand found his leg. He slowly pulled them out. She felt empty…her hand began to travel up his thigh. His fingers began to slip and out of her. She finally reached the slight bulge in his pants and began to rub her hand back and forth over it. He felt so good. If she didn’t leave right now he would make her come and they knew it. The problem was he didn’t want to stop and she didn’t want him to stop. Something would have to give and right now both of them were too caught up in the moment.

But as luck would have it, fate stepped in…in the form of her husband Roman. He finally looked over at the table where all the wives were sitting. To his surprise he saw John sitting there. For a split second an uneasy feeling came over him. But everything looked fine. Apparently Alice was telling a story that had everyone paying close attention. He glanced back to Marlena. She seemed to be concentrating on every word Alice said. There was such an intense look on her face. She looked so beautiful…in fact she looked like she was glowing. Suddenly he felt guilty…after all he had done to make them closer, he was spending all his time away from her. That would have to change…starting right now.

No one noticed Roman walking up to the table until he spoke. Everyone was listening to Alice and John and Marlena were too involved with each other. “Ahem.”

Alice stopped speaking. Everyone looked up at Roman. Marlena looked up and slowly removed her hand from the bulge in his pants and gripped his thigh. She wanted him to stop. John however kept moving his fingers in and out of her.

“I’m sorry to interrupt but I was wondering if I could borrow my wife for a moment.”

Alice spoke first, “Well that depends…if you’re going to ask her to dance then the answer is yes; if you simply want to introduce her to someone then the answer is no.”

Everyone at the table smiled. No one messed with Alice Horton…even the captain of the Salem PD.

“Well Mrs. Horton, you must have read my mind.”

John slowly withdrew his fingers from inside of her but not before his index finger rubbed her c******s a few times. Her fingernails dug into his thigh. If he didn’t stop right then and there, she would have an orgasm in front of her husband.

“Well Doc, would you like to dance with me?”

Marlena’s entire body ached for John’s touch. She wanted him to finish what he started. The throbbing between her legs was painful. She wanted to say no but instead she stood up and walked towards him, “Of course Roman.” She took his arm and they walked towards the dance floor.

John sat back in his chair. He watched her walk away from him on the arm of her husband. As they reached the dance floor she turned and entered Roman’s open arms. She and John were facing each other…their eyes connected. Once again the unspoken communication between them began. They both knew nothing would be settled between them tonight but they also knew before the night was over some how, some where they would be together. It was what they both wanted…physical gratification.

Marlena couldn’t wait for the music to end. She felt Roman’s hand caress her back. Instead of enjoying his touch all she could think about was John. It was times like this one that made her question her own sanity. Here she was, in the middle of a Ball, dancing with her husband, surrounded by friends and family alike and all she could think about was being with John. She replayed their conversation in his apartment from two days ago…the day he accused her of only wanting him for his body…of him being her personal f*****g machine. And earlier tonight she told him his services wouldn’t be needed. She was wrong…dead wrong. His services were desperately needed. He would be her personal f*****g machine and she didn’t give a damn. She would use him over and over again and again until she was completely satisfied. She stared in his direction once more.

John felt a volt of electricity cross the dance floor and hit him. He was shaken to his core. As he looked into her eyes, everything she was thinking was communicated to him. He understood. Whatever she wanted…whatever she needed he would do it. Now all they had to do was wait for the perfect time. Waiting, however, was not what he wanted to do. He would create the perfect time. He stood up. “Ladies, since Rebecca hasn’t found me yet, I guess I’ll try once more to find her.”

Hope spoke, “John, are you sure you want to leave? I mean this is a huge place. You might want to think about staying in one place and letting her find you.”

That’s exactly was he was counting on…it was a huge place and with any luck he would have time alone with Marlena before he ran into her. “No, I better look for her. But if you see her tell her tell to wait for me. I’m going to walk around and then I’ll be back here. If I don’t run into anybody I should be back in about half an hour or forty-five minutes at the most.” He headed off in search of Rebecca…at least that’s what he wanted everyone to think. He would wait by the bar…she would know which one.

Marlena watched as John left the table. She wasn’t concerned…he knew what she wanted from him. Finally the music ended. They walked back to the table. Roman looked around and noticed John was missing. “Where did John go?”

Again Hope spoke, “He went to look for Rebecca although as big as this place is you could walk around for a solid hour and not find the person you’re looking for. He said he would be back in about forty-five minutes.”

That was all the information Marlena needed. She knew where to look for him. It was just a matter of timing.

Luck was running in her favor. Roman asked her if she wanted anything and when she declined he went back to the guys. She sat down and joined in the conversation. After a few minutes Marlena stood up. “I need a little air. I’ll be back.” She walked away. The throbbing between her legs was intensifying.