DANGEROUS AFFAIR

Movie Night

"What movie are we seeing tonight?" Anabel asked as she served the popcorn into a large bowl and passed it to Ethan who placed it on his lap, waiting for his mum and dad to join him as it was their movie night.

"The two lovelies" Terry replied as he tried to connect the tv set with the wifi and play the movie.

"Was that what we agreed on?" Anabel asked confused

"Yes mum, have you forgotten already?" Ethan replied with a mouthful of popcorn, he couldn't resist the sweet aroma.

"I don't know. It sounds new. Animation?" Anabel asked still confused.

"Yes, mum" Ethan insisted.

"Babe, you suggested it first, you even showed Ethan and me the trailer you downloaded. Are you sure you are okay?" Terry asked, worried his wife couldn't recollect probably due to her recent work stress.

"Of course, I am. It must have slipped my mind then." Anabel said dismissing his worry as she sat beside Ethan and took a handful of popcorn as well. Terry later joined them after fixing the movie, he also took a seat beside Ethan, leaving him in the middle.

"Oh yeah, I remember now. The trailer was so good and captivating. I hope the movie is as good too." Anabel exclaimed as she finally remembered when she saw the first scene.

"Same here," Ethan said too, munching hard on the popcorn.

"How did you do in your recitals today, sweetheart,?" Anabel asked quietly. The Jones' movie night is always about the movie and not personal discussions, a kind of free time where they worry about nothing but just focus on the movie. But sometimes, one of them, especially Anabel and Ethan, goes into work or school talks

"Amazing. So beautiful" Ethan said excitedly

"Really?" Anabel exclaimed. Of course, she knew Ethan would do well, he never disappoints and the zeal with which she focused on the recitals is proof.

"Yes. Those were the exact words my teacher said. I didn't even skip any part, and my friends were also impressed, they all applauded even before our teacher told them to." Ethan added happily.

"That's good. Mummy is so proud of you sweetheart" Anabel said and embraced him.

"Babe, why are you not saying anything?" Anabel asked Terry as she lightly pinched his shoulders. Terry is always quiet during movie nights, with all his focus on the movie, and wouldn't talk unless spoken to. But then, Anabel expects him to join her in commending Ethan, the reason why she asked him why he was quiet.

"That's because I already did. Today was so about him, He was shouting from afar when I went to pick him. You know how your son is. He couldn't wait to share the exciting news" Terry clarified

"I know right" Anabel replied smiling while stroking Ethan's fingers passionately.

"But you know I'm proud of you" Terry asserted as he raked his hands through Ethan's hair.

"Yes, dad. And as a reward, dad bought me huge ice cream and also allowed me to play on my iPad for as long as I wanted" Ethan revealed to his mother excitedly.

"Is that so, dad?" Anabel asked slowly as he turned to Terry and they both smiled. The iPad was a gift for Ethan's seventh birthday, he had requested for it a year before but Anabel felt it wasn't yet time. And even after he got the iPad, Anabel wouldn't grant him full access until he turns ten so she gave him a time schedule for its use with a warning that any use outside the schedule would result in its seizure.

"How was work today, babe?" Terry asked. Since Anabel already broke the code of the movie night, he might as well go along with it.

"Uhmm... Interesting. I followed your advice and it felt really good. We were able to cover more grounds, I was really amazed at how good we all worked together." Anabel said happily, smiling as she explained. Terry's advice really helped her at work. Unlike before, her employees were able to do their part and they enjoyed it.

"That's good to know," Terry said, nodding his head in agreement. He was happy he could help and also that Anabel made use of his help.

"Do you remember Gab? My friend from culinary school" Anabel asked as she quickly grabbed the popcorn from Ethan who was now fast asleep while Terry supported his head on his lap.

"Gab? Was he the one that hooked up with three of the bridesmaid at our wedding and caused a scene?" Terry asked as he adjusted Ethan's head again.

"Yes, it's that Gab. I can't believe you still remember that" Anabel replied laughing hard.

"It's stuck in my memory for life. Those ladies really went at each other. It's pure luck they didn't ruin our day." Terry said while staring at Anabel with so much love, Anabel felt the connection too, she leaned over Ethan and kissed him.

"Yeah, thanks to the other ladies who stepped in, they would have ruined the party," Anabel affirmed

"I think he later paid us a visit after the wedding and apologized, right?" Terry asked still staring at her.

"Yeah, he did."

"So what about him?" Terry asked, going back to Anabel's main question.

"He is the host I got for the show. He came in today and it was nice catching up again" Anabel said

"That's nice. I do come across some of his videos online and they are all good. I'm sure he will do a great job" Terry confirmed.

"I'm sure too. I mean Gab was one of the best chefs in school then, he is effortlessly good. I'm not surprised he later went into cookbook writing, he is so natural with recipes." Anabel explained, raining compliments on Gab.

"Just like you. For you, it's inbuilt, right from childhood." Terry said, praising his wife too.

"Thanks love" Anabel replied, blushing.

"So how's your health? I can see your face is now okay and back to being pretty, it's default" Terry inquired while swiping her face sideways.

"Really? I'm much better now but I think I need a long night's rest, a really long one. I keep getting these painful headaches, it's nothing a good night rest can't fix though" Anabel complained while quickly dismissing any fear her husband may start having.

"Then we better get you to bed then" Terry mumbled and immediately got up while holding Ethan down.

"What about the movie?" Anabel asked. There was just an hour into the movie, and even though, the movie was interesting, they were so engrossed in their discussion that they forgot about the movie and were no longer following. Ethan didn't even put much effort, animations are his favorite but he rarely sees movies night through without falling asleep. Though, not after filling his stomach to brim with the crunchy popcorn.

"It can wait, you my dear wife, need to get to bed." Terry insisted

"Hold him for me please," Terry said as he puts off the tv set.

"Let me just talk him in then," Anabel said as she tried to carry him.

"No, don't stress yourself further, you just go in, I will take him in" Terry insisted as he then tried to take Ethan from her.

"No, I insist" Anabel replied gently pushing Terry's hands away. She then tried to carry Ethan but she couldn't, she waited a few seconds before trying again but she still couldn't. Although, Ethan had grown big and needed extra effort from Anabel to lift her present inability to lift him had less to do with Ethan's weight and much to do with Anabel's weakness.

"I think I will have to listen to you once more today. Don't belong, dear" Anabel said finally giving up. She then started picking the popcorn scattered on the tiles and the bowls too.

"Babe, go to bed, I will pack the bowls. I know you want to help, but you are tired. You can help tomorrow." Terry said to her.

"Alright then. Don't belong" Anabel said as she picked up her phone and went into the room.

"I'm right behind you," Terry said to Anabel loudly

"Okay, my boy, let's get you into your room," Terry said to fast asleep Ethan as he lifted him effortlessly and to his bedroom. As Terry placed him on the bed, Ethan rolled over. Terry covered him with his duvet and kissed him goodnight and left. As he went back to the living room to pack the remaining popcorn and the bowls, he felt thirsty. Opening the refrigerator, Terry grabbed a bottle of orange juice, he removed the cap, drank from the bottle, and lowered it. As he wanted to return the bottle, he felt the thirst return so he emptied the remaining content into his mouth. He then discarded the bottle and joined Anabel in the room.

"You're still awake?" Terry asked, surprised Anabel was not sleeping already.

"Wide awake..." Anabel replied, disappointed as well.

"I don't know why I'm finding it difficult to sleep and my eyes are so heavy" she added as she slammed her arms on the bed in annoyance

"It's because your brain is used to working late and though your eyes want to rest, your brain is telling it not to as it's not yet time," Terry explained, undressing as he did.

"Okay, professor. Probably you can help" Anabel replied as she signaled to Terry with her hands in a sexy manner to join her in bed.

"No, that's not what you need my love. Doesn't sound like a bad idea though" Terry said as he went into the bathroom.

"Where are you going? Come to bed already" Anabel said to him as she yanked off the duvet revealing her breasts while tapping Terry's side of the bed, an invitation for him to come to bed.

"In a minute..." Terry said from the bathroom. Anabel could hear the water splashing, Terry came out a few minutes after with a dry body but wet face.

"And I'm ready for you now, come here love," Terry said as he got in bed and held Anabel with his arm around her waist while Anabel backed him.

"A little closer please," Anabel said as they both adjusted in.

"Okay..." Terry said as Anabel moved his hands up to her breasts.

"Tighter..." Anabel said as she pulled Terry more tightly to herself.

"Oh...alright" Terry whispered and they both burst into laughter.

"Good night babe," Terry said and then kissed her neck. Anabel could feel his grip loosen around her as he sleeps off till it was completely off.

"And I'm still awake," Anabel said, disappointed.