The Affair

Later

Roman watched as Marlena grabbed John’s shirt and pulled him to her. He stared as she captured his bottom lip with her mouth and bit down…just hard enough to break the skin and then shoved her tongue into his mouth.

“This is the real Marlena,” said Stefano. “The Marlena you know nothing about…the Marlena John created.”

Marlena’s hand flew to his shirt, pulled it out of his pants and ripped it open. Roman stared at the screen as John pressed his body into hers. She pushed him away as their kiss ended…both breathless but not yet finished. As she stood staring at him, Marlena grabbed him once more and pulled him to her…her hands automatically going to his zipper. John grabbed both her hands and with one hand and pinned them above her head.

Roman closed his eyes as they stared into each other’s eyes…their lust for one another evident in everything they did. Who was this woman on the TV screen? This wasn’t his wife…not the woman he married all those years ago, not the woman he shared his bed with, not the mother of his children…for once Stefano was telling the truth, he didn’t know her at all. What had John done to her to make her behave this way? He didn’t want to know…but he had to know…he didn’t want to watch…but he couldn’t make himself look away.

He opened his eyes and continued to watch as their animal instincts took over. He watched as John’s free hand made its way underneath her skirt finally coming to rest between her legs. Roman held his breath as John began thrusting his fingers in and out of his wife…watching her body jerking to the rhythm of his fingers. The only sound he heard Marlena make was the sharp intake of breath she took each time John shoved his fingers inside her faster and faster. He forced himself not to look away as John leaned over and began to suck and bite the top of her breast as he made his way down to her n****e. He noticed the way she began to move her body up and down against John’s hand; the way she moved her body faster and faster until finally her whole body began to shake.

Even though Stefano had watched the tape over and over, it never ceased to amaze him the way they were with one another. “Tell me Roman, did you bring that side out of her or is this a side of her you never knew existed?”

Roman said nothing…instead he watched as John waited for her to stop trembling before he began moving his hand in and out of Marlena once again…bringing her to her second orgasm within minutes of her first one.

“They’re not done yet…you’d think they would be…but not yet. If you want, I can turn it off now.”

“No…leave it on. I want to know…I want to see it all.”

“As you wish.”

Once again Roman turned his attention back to the monitor…amazed at what he saw. He watched as Marlena approached John and ripped his shirt off his body. Damn! He couldn’t believe it…she wanted him again…even after the two orgasms she just had…she still wanted him. They had never had this kind of s****l relationship. Up until witnessing them together…he’d believed their s*x life was full of passion and excitement, hell he thought it was fantastic…she’d always said so. And now he knew…it was all a lie.

Just what kind of control did John have over Marlena? The answer to his question was soon made clear. He stared at the screen as John lifted her arms and put them around his neck. As he lifted her up, her legs automatically went around his waist. Once again he leaned her against the door. As she held on to him, he unzipped his pants and freed himself from the constraints of his boxers. Again without any warning or uttering a sound he entered her. He began to thrust in and out of her as hard as he could. Roman watched as Marlena closed her eyes, ran her fingers through his hair and then down his back while John began to attack her neck. And all of a sudden, he watched as John completely stopped. Now what? What the hell was he doing? You got to be kidding me thought as John walked over to the table, pushed everything on it to the floor with one hand and finally sat Marlena on the table. Once she was situated, he flipped up her skirt and began thrusting in and out of her again. He watched as his wife began attacking his neck; biting and sucking any part of him along with digging her fingers into his back causing scratches from her fingernails to pop up. To him, it seemed as though they were intent on inflicting as much pain onto one another as they could. The camera zoomed in on Marlena’s face as her body began to tremble once again. He knew what was happening…again…he recognized the signs. But by the looks of it, he knew John wasn’t finished…not yet. And then it happened… John completely withdrew from her, unhooked her legs from around him, pulled her to her feet and turned her around. He placed his hand in the small of her back and eased her over. He re-entered her swiftly and placed his hands on her waist. Evidently Marlena was accustomed to this position because he watched as she placed her hands on the table to help support her body. Roman sat there and watched as John slammed into his wife over and over. He was relentless in his assault on Marlena’s body…pounding in and out, grabbing and squeezing her breasts. How much more could she take…how much more did John have to give? Finally, mercifully, Roman watched as they both collapsed in exhaustion.

“That’s enough,” said Stefano. Immediately the tape stopped.

“Is that everything?”, Roman asked, his voice was barely above a whisper.

“That’s enough for the day.”

“NO! I want to see everything.”

“Roman, that’s enough for today.”

A couple of hours had passed since Roman watched the tape. In all that time, he hadn’t said a word. In fact, the only movement he made was from the chair to the bed.

Bart watched the monitor as Roman lay on the bed…staring off into space…he hadn’t said a word since Stefano turned off the tape. “Geez boss, I kinda feel sorry for the guy. To find out your wife is cheating on you is one thing…but to see it play before your very own eyes is something else.”

Stefano completely ignored Bart. He was concentrating on Roman. The next few hours were crucial. Roman, in a lot of ways was just like John…which was why John was able to claim his life and his wife so easily. They both possessed a strong sense of right and wrong…moral character. This, however, might be just the thing to send Roman over the edge…it might make him forget his morals for just one time in his life. Stefano knew how much Roman loved Marlena…still loved her. Maybe if John were out of the picture, he would be able to recapture his wife’s heart. He knew Roman would replay everything over and over in his mind. No matter how hard he tried…he would see John and Marlena together. Yes…the next few hours would definitely be the turning point. But, he thought, if after all of this evidence, Roman still wouldn’t help him…there were other ways to convince him. After all, there was still more footage he hadn’t seen and if that didn’t work…there was always Plan B.

********Later That Same Day*******

He couldn’t wait for Marlena to return. She’d left him hours ago…in fact she’d left right after they settled everything with Victor. She said she wouldn’t be gone long…but it had been hours since she left him and he couldn’t wait to see her…to tell her. Dr. Singer had given him the good news…so far every test came back normal. There was only one test result he was still waiting for…if that one came back normal, he could be discharged…possibly as soon as tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow night he would be sleeping in a real bed and with any luck, Marlena would be in his arms. Marlena…how he loved her…all he wanted to do was spend the rest of his life with her raising their children together. She was having his baby…a baby conceived out of the love they shared…a love they could no longer deny. He couldn’t wait until this charade was over…when they no longer had to sneak around…when they no longer had to pretend there was nothing between them but friendship. The more he thought about it…the more he realized that day would soon be upon them. With Marlena being pregnant, their secret would be out soon…whether they were ready or not. She wasn’t showing yet, but it was only a matter of time.

The door to his room opened and in walked Marlena. He always thought she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen but if it was possible…she was even more beautiful. It had to be the pregnancy…there was a special glow to her.

He looked up at her and smiled, “You are so beautiful Doc.” He made room for her to sit on the edge of his bed…he needed to touch her…to touch her stomach.

“John, you tell me that every time you see me.”

“And I mean it every single time. I don’t know how you do it, but you are more beautiful each time I see you.”

She laughed and said, “I think Dr. Singer should have you eye sight checked. You’re obviously having problems with your vision.”

“There’s nothing wrong with my vision. The fact is…you are beautiful and nothing you can say will change that. But speaking of Dr. Singer, he came while you were gone.”

Her demeanor instantly changed at the mention of Dr. Singer. “And…what did he have to say? Did he have your test results?” She wanted to know but at the same time she was afraid…afraid she was projecting her own wishes instead of looking at all of the medical facts.

He could see she was afraid and so he held hand, “Doc, so far every test came back normal. In fact there’s only one test result he’s still waiting for but based on the earlier results he doesn’t foresee any problems.”

She sighed in relief, “Are you sure? Are you telling me everything? You’re not keeping anything from me are you?”

“Doc, I promise…I told you everything he said…except for one thing.” He held up his hand to silence her before she could speak. “Let me finish, I told you everything he said except the fact that I might be discharged tomorrow.”

“Really…tomorrow. Dr. Singer said tomorrow.”

John held up his right hand in the typical Boy Scout tradition, “Scout’s honor. He said I could possibly be discharged some time tomorrow. And you know what that means?”

“Yes, it means you’re on you’re way to Victor’s estate. You promised.”

“It also means we won’t be interrupted. It means I can make love to you without worrying someone is going to walk in on us.”

“You have a one track mind.”

“When it comes to you…you’re right…I do.”

“This hasn’t been that bad.”

“Doc, who are you kidding? First Rebecca and then Victor. It’s a good thing we have Rico on the door. He’s our personal alarm system”

“It does seem every time we get close, someone stops by. But Victor doesn’t count. We knew he was coming back…he just came back sooner than we expected.”

“Still, if Rico hadn’t been guarding the door…who knows what Victor might have seen?”

“True, it’s obvious Victor gave him explicit instructions.”

“I have to hand it to him…he is very good at his job. He knocks, he waits a minute before entering, and then he waits for me to say yea or nay. You know he even made Dr. Singer wait before he let him in. Come to think of it, you’re the only person he lets walk right in.”

“That’s definitely Victor’s doing.” Now that they were on the subject of Victor, Marlena thought this would be the perfect time to bring up something she’d been thinking about since she left him earlier. She took a deep breath before she continued, “I know you don’t want to hear this…but maybe we should wait until you’re discharged before we make love.”

“Doc, I told you I’m fine…all my tests came back normal.”

“It’s not that, my love.”

“Than what is it?”

“John, we’ve had several close calls…including this latest one with Victor…and again, we knew he was coming back. I think we should wait.”

“But nothing happened…I mean, Victor didn’t see anything.”

“True, but do you honestly think he didn’t know what was going on. The man is not stupid. I just think we’re taking unnecessary chances.”

John didn’t know what to say…deep down he knew she was right…even with Rico guarding the door they were still risking exposure. It would be bad enough once the truth finally came out…but for it to slowly leak out because they were careless was unthinkable. He knew the hospital gossip mill…the rumors would spread like wild fire. Marlena would be subjected to all kinds of ridicule…people would take sides…it would be a stressful situation for her and the baby. He couldn’t let that happen. Just one more day and he would be discharged…he could wait one more day.

Marlena knew John the way she knew the back of her hand. She could see him mulling over their situation…trying to find a solution but realizing there was none…they would have to wait. It was just too dangerous…even with Rico guarding the door. His presence gave them a little time but it wasn’t enough time for everything…the way her face would become flush, the way her n*****s harden so that anyone with two eyes could see them through her blouse, the way John’s body responded so quickly to hers…these were things that could not be easily missed. They had been lucky with Victor…he already knew and being the gentlemen he was…he chose not to prolong his visit…just long enough to hear John’s answer and he was out of the door.

Finally he spoke, “You’re right Doc, we have to wait.”

“It’s only one more day…we can wait that long. We’ve waited longer.”

“I know…it’s just that now that we’re together, I don’t want to waste any time. I want to be with you…I want to hold you in my arms…I want to show you how much I love you.”

“I want the same things but we have to be careful.”

They both fell silent…each immersed in their own thoughts. Both remembering what happened between them before Victor interrupted them…both realizing what could have been…and most importantly both wanting it happen again. Almost at the exact same time, John and Marlena closed their eyes and relived the moment…the moment she decided to have a little fun with him.

**********Earlier that day***********

She hadn’t meant for it to go as far as it did…but then again…was there ever a time when her desire for him didn’t overwhelm her…didn’t make her take chances she wouldn’t ordinarily take. He was wearing the pajamas she brought him and he looked so damn sexy. It began as simple teasing…kissing his neck, slowly making her way up to his mouth while simultaneously running her fingers thru his hair. She should have known better…after all, it had been a while…her teasing led to uncontrollable desire. And as usual, neither one was able to control the burning fire they both felt raging within themselves in a matter of minutes. As her mouth captured his lips, John’s hands immediately flew to the buttons on her blouse. It was only after he felt her hands quickly overtake his did he stop himself from ripping her blouse completely off her body. Any other time she would have enjoyed him tearing her clothes off her body, however, this time she didn’t have anything else to wear…nothing that would cover her state of undress. So instead, he painstakingly unbuttoned each and every button…allowing his fingers to linger just a moment or two before heading to the next button. She leaned in once again and began to kiss his neck, her fingers heading to the buttons on his pajama top. As she unbuttoned his top, she whispered in his ear, “You look so damn sexy in your pajamas…although I have to admit…I prefer it when you only wear the bottoms…or my absolute favorite…nothing at all.”

The sound of her voice in his ear, the feel of her breath on his skin sent shivers down his spine instantly sending him into a heightened state of arousal. He slipped her blouse off her shoulders, down her arms until it came to rest on the bed. Marlena stared into John’s eyes as she sat perfectly still before him…wearing only her lacy brassiere and skirt. Now it was her turn…she slowly moved his pajama top down his broad shoulders, along his muscular arms until finally it too lay on the bed. She gasped at the sight of him as her hand, seemingly with a mind of its own, made its way to his chest and slowly ran down the middle of his body until finally reaching the drawstring on his pajama pants. John reached up and softly caressed her breasts thru her bra…running his fingers back and forth over her n*****s…watching them harden…watching Marlena’s breathing rapidly increase with each stroke until finally he couldn’t wait any longer and quickly unclasped her bra. As her breasts fell free, her hand slipped inside of his pajama pants. He was already swollen…eager for her touch. Slowly her hand traveled down the entire length of his shaft. She loved the feel of him…the way he responded to her touch. While Marlena continued to stroke him, John leaned over and captured one of her breasts with his mouth which instantly caused her to moan his name. His hand found its way underneath her skirt and up her thigh until it came to rest between her legs. Marlena held her breath in anticipation of his touch. Just as he slipped his fingers inside her warmth…There was a knock at the door.

John immediately let go of her breast.

“Mr. Borne, Mr. Kirikas is here.” It was Rico.

“Oh, God”, exclaimed Marlena. There they were…partially undressed…his fingers inside of her, and her hand around his swollen member.

The next few seconds happened quickly. John withdrew his fingers from her. She let go of him. He grabbed his pajama top and she grabbed her blouse. “Doc, go in the bathroom and come out when you’re ready.”

Marlena hurried into the bathroom and closed the door.

By the time the Victor entered the room, John was sitting up in his bed, looking like he didn’t have a care in the world. One of his pillows had been strategically placed over his lap. “Victor, I’m glad you’re back.”

Victor wasn’t fooled by any means. He hadn’t built an international empire by luck…it was his uncanny ability to read people and right now he read John like a book. “John, I hope you’ve decided to take me up on my offer.” He didn’t intend to stay long.

“As a matter of fact I have.” Before he could say anything else, Marlena walked back into the room and stood next to his bed. “Doc, I was just about to tell Victor that I decided to take him up on his offer.”

Victor could see Marlena was embarrassed by the whole situation. “Good, I’m glad. I won’t stay long because I still have a lot of arrangements to make.” He turned to leave, “Just one more thing…do you have any idea when you’re getting discharged?”

“It should be sometime tomorrow.”

“Good, I’ll stop by tomorrow morning with Boaty on our way out. All you have to do is let Rico know when you’re being discharged and a car will be waiting for you. The staff will have everything ready by the time you get there.”

“Thanks Victor, I really appreciate this.”

“I’ll see you in the morning.” He looked at Marlena. “Good bye Marlena in case I don’t see you tomorrow.”

“Goodbye Victor.” She walked over to him and kissed him on his cheek. “Thank you for everything you’ve done.”

“Doc, are you alright?” He noticed she was still standing by the door.

“Yea, I just remembered I have few things I need to take care of. I’ll be back later.” She had to get away…she needed time to herself…time to cool off.