Seven Days of Work and Deception: Day Seven

As I lay here in the arms of Deshawn, I reflected on this entire week. How I went from being on top of the world to the bottom of the barrel. I lost my husband to a woman who also lost her husband. She gained mine and I have gained hers. What strange turn of events this has become. I pressed myself further into his body. I really did feel some kind of way about all of this. I never thought at all that my marriage would fail. I thought I was doing things right. We had everything material, I was faithful, made myself available when possible and we had understanding about our work schedules. How did all of that turn a nine year marriage into a recent divorce. Everything and nothing can destroy a marriage or any relationship. But what can a person do to prevent this. I thought I had it all together. I felt myself starting to cry. I did not have the chance to do so while everything was unfolding. But now the curtains have fallen and I am in a very sunken place. I'm also afraid of giving myself so quickly to someone else. I have no doubts that Deshawn will be good to me but will I be good enough for him when my last....

"Have you come to terms with everything? Can I say that's what your tears are for?"

"It finally hit me. I did not think it would hit me while I was laying next to you."

"Its strange when it happens. I had my moment right before you came up to see me. I never stepped out on my wife so the thought of really making love to someone else outside of her was a bit over whelming. "

"Have you already asked yourself why me?"

"More than once. I have been watching my marriage deteriorate for years. I tried after each encounter that was told to me but nothing seem to work or change how she felt about our marriage."

"Do you miss her at all?"

"Honestly? No I don't. I gave myself as best as I could. I wont say I am perfect. I had many flaws attached to me but not so many to where they could not be worked out if told."

"I feel the same way"

We talked about our marriage and where things went wrong. I never thought I'll be discussing this with someone. It felt good to get all my aggression, pains, sorrows and tears out. Normally this is done through marriage counseling but I guess with the both of us going through the same thing, we had much to reflect on.

"What should we do now?"

"I think we should move forward from this and see where life places us. I do not want you to be with me because we are both in vulnerable states. I've heard that couples that beginning that way barely make it long term. "

"Are you saying that you want to keep me despite everything that has happened?"

"I am...would it be strange if I said that maybe God has removed one toxic thing from my life to make room for something better... greater. I have dealt with so much and felt alone ever since she decided our union meant nothing. Now I want to work more towards something that I contributed to in the neglect. I need more than just my work but more work into someone that would appreciate it."

All I could do was listen to him speak and tears started to flow more from my eyes. They were not tears of hurt and pain but of comfort and relief. I felt the same way as him. I understood so much of his words that I really thought I was listening to myself. He saw me crying, sat up and told me to place my head on the pillow. Before I could ask what he was doing he placed his head on my chest. I realized the position we were in was a comfort for me and now he wanted the same. As he hugged my hips, I placed my hand on his head and caressed him gently. We were both tired of the chain of events and just needed to be held by someone willing to allow vulnerability to set in and be that safe place. We laid with each other in that position and fell asleep. I did not want to move from that moment. Theses were the things I cherished with my husband on days that were too rough and things were going wrong in every direction. now I know the power of comfort and tranquility that is needed not only for myself but for those around me is a must to make it through all of this. Deshawn was now in my life and now becoming my safe space.

"How long have I been asleep?"

"A couple of hours...why do you ask?"

"I need to get something complete for work"

"Your just as much of a workaholic as me"

"I hope that does not become a problem". Deshawn walked over to me and kiss me on the forehead and then the lips. "I wont make the same mistakes as your last. I know where you stand and why. I wont allow the time apart to make us distant with no comprehension". Hearing those words made me smile and aroused in a major way. We made love again before leaving for the summation meeting with my company. I need to make sure that the damage from marriage did not carry over to my company.

" And in conclusion, the company during this week has gained 24 -5 year clients, 17- 3 year clients and 31- 6 months to a year clients according to the new stipulations made to our policies. The turn over rate for those 31 clients are below 23%. Updates for new clients will begin at the start of next month. Evaluation of there incoming companies will also begin during that time. This will give the time necessary to drop any clients not holding up their company in the standards needed. Are there any questions regarding the clients, methods and changes for the upcoming months?"

" Yes I have one. What will happen to those clients listed under the new stipulations 6-12 month contracts once expired?" Asked Senator West

"Those clients will be reevaluated and on a one month hold until all stages of the contract has been refilled. If not they will be dropped for three month until standards are met. Theses are nonnegotiable terms and all know them." I responded

"What will happen if a 3-5 year client goes under while with this company?" Asked Senior Thomas.

"All clients regardless of time frame have all signed a disclosure if their company goes under. The liability of not maintaining their company will not fall on us unless we have an open share with them. Currently our vets are the only open share holders we have. To gain a open share the client will have to reinstate another 5 years which would make them gain a 10 year tenner. It insure that the company is going strong and has minimal flaws. Theses additions to the policy weeds out companies that have poor ratings and business practices."


"How often..." The questions continued for a good 20 minutes about the clients until one from Senior West was asked pertaining to me specifically. "What will you do with your new found ventures and how do you plan to maintain your commitments to this company?" The room got quiet. Everyone was staring at me waiting for my answer. I took a deep breathe, smiled and responded in a way that says I am here to stay and that I am ok.

"I'm working hard to make sure this company remains on top and with very little collateral as possible. We have come a long way since the Demetry Era. With all of the new venture Ill be involved in I promise none of them will interfere with my commitments here. I've had loses but through those same loses not only have I gained, but so has this company. I'm going to do my duties to greatest of my abilities with the guidance of my colleagues."

 Everyone nodded their head in agreement with my statement. Senior West and Thomas met me at the end of meeting with open arms. They did link me up with a great attorney that was speedy with the divorce decree.I could not ask for anything more. As I made my way to the hotel elevator I notice my husband sitting in the central rest are> I decided to approach him not to have another confrontation but to get the rest of my feelings out. I needed peace of mind and this was the only way I knew I could get that.

 "Monica"

"Why are you still here?"

"I got a room here hoping that we could spend time together after your meetings but apparently I have it now just to sulk in"

"I guess I placed you in a sunken place like you did me. How does it feel to have everything taken from you?"

"I understand that I can not get you back from this ordeal. I've accepted this now. I am truly sorry for all of this. I own all of my decision making leading up to this point."

"I don't hate you no more than I hate myself. strange as that sounds I blamed myself for some of the things you've decided. I'm moving on from this with a much better mindset. Thank you"

Why are you thanking you me?"

"I know now all the things I need to work on not only as a business woman but as a woman. I'm in a better position than other women who barely get any answers for their cheating spouses. Plus I gained more than what I lost. It does compensate but it helps."

"Your taking this breakup much easier than I am. Did you love meat all"

"I loved you without question. My faithfulness towards you was unaltered regardless who tried me. This is why I am taking it the way that I am. I had my break down moment but luckily i had someone to talk to to get me through this."

"You mean..."

"She means me" said Deshawn from the side panel door. "Like I said she will be ok and I'm going to make the best of it."

I stood there watching Deshawn flex in front of me. All i could was blush. i could see my husbands face get red. I grabbed Deshawn's hand and held it. He starred at me with a intense look. Something tells me that I will not have anything to worry about. My husband stepped back with his hands up in defeat and walked away. I could tell the way my life is going now that I will be ok.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2 Years Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"What do you want to eat, wait never mind I know already. Be back in a few"

"You think you know me, Huh?"

"I know you very well"

"Your going to bring me the wrong thing"

"I bet you money that..."

"Oh Hush and go get the food. We are hangry"

"So demanding and I love it. I just hope DJ doesn't come out like you"

"What exactly is that..."

"Nope, not arguing. I'm out. Be back soon"

What am I going to do with him I thought to myself. After that week in Kansas so much of my life had changed. Deshawn and I decided to stay together. We took our time and dated for a while. We found out that we had so much in common. But the main factor is that our work kept us extremely busy. So many late night phone conversations and strategy talks made us a power couple. His divorce was swift with the evidence he had against her. My divorce took a lot longer because of his stalling. After I made myself clear for the last time that we were over, he finally signed. We had our ups and downs but mainly everything was surrounding work. If I had anything to say about it, I think he got my pregnant on purpose to slow me down. It did not work. I was in the office all the way to my seventh month. We found out I was having a boy. He jumped at the chance to name him DJ. I was against it but gave in for as long as his middle name was after my late father. We have such a strong bond together. I have don't more with Deshawn than I had done in the first four years of my previous marriage. I'm so happy how things have changed and made us better.

"I'm back bae" he announced while closing the door with his foot.

"What did you get?" I wondered

" Catfish Creole with sweet rolls, steamed veggies and..."

"aaaarooooouuuggghhhhhhhhhh"

"Oh damn!!" he exclaimed

"Get that out of here before I throw up again". He came closer to me with a evil look.

"You can't eat fish either. You didn't have that  problem weeks ago. but its funny. You remind me of that night my little exorcist"

"Your not...(burp)...".  All I could was laugh. "I need something else". He through me the keys and said it your turn then. I truly love this man and everything he does for me. This child will come into this world with much love. I have never been so happy in my life. 


THE END

Words from the Author:


This story took me almost 3 years to finish. I have been through a lot but so glad that my writing has not diminished with time. I have many more ideas to write down. My grammar is horrible I know and much editing is needed but I'm doing this to release my creativity. Everyone need a space to be themselves. this place is mine. Enjoy story time with me. 

Seven Days of Work and Deception: Day Six

"My head hurts so much. How much did I drink?"

As I came to I slowly realized I was not in my room. I thought to myself of everything that happened. Was it all a dream I thought to myself. I looked at the clock and it said 7:45am Saturday. I have so much to do but this damn headache. Saturdays have always been my busiest day for me and my...husband? Something did not feel right at all so I looked around the room. This is not my room neither is this my bed and...

"Oh my God?!" I whispered to myself mouth covered, "Why am I partially naked and who was..."

I pulled the sheets back and it was Mr. Parr. The more I pulled back the sheets I noticed he was completely naked. Did we really..I mean did I really...Oh dear Lord he really...I gotta get up from this bed. I eased myself out without waking him but then a new issue rose up.

"Where the hell are my clothes??" I whispered to myself

"They are at the cleaners Monica" he responded

"You startled me," I said holding the sheets to my chest, " Where are my clothes, wait I mean why are my clothes at the cleaners and umm...did we...I mean..."

He laughed as he sat up and grabbed his phone. "No Monica we did not have sex although your body is very beautiful."He looked at me seductively. If my skin wasn't so dark I would be bright red from the compliment. "But what you did do was throw up all over yourself and me". He turns his phone showing me pictures of the horrid scene. 

"How embarrassing..I'm so sorry. I seriously do not drink at all"

"Trust me it truly showed last night. I was a perfect gentlemen and let you sleep. I may have looked a few times but did not touch"

"Are you being honest with me?"

"Yes I am Monica"

"Really now and you must be really comfortable sleeping fully naked"

"Did you look?"

"No, I didn't look...much" I smiled

"Look Monica, I just want you to know that I..."

There was a knock on the door. If anyone from his company found me here it would not be a good look. I snatched the sheet from the bed and wrapped it fully around me. Mr. Parr stared at me and laughed. I ran towards the bathroom. Right before entering I looked back at him. I watched as he stood up. Great ass I thought to myself. I wanted to stand there longer and watch him turn around but he grabbed the rob that was on the desk chair. Damn a great missed opportunity. I should have looked when he was still asleep. The knock on the door was getting more and more aggressive. I closed the door to the bathroom and looked for a rob. To my luck there was one in the side panel with the towels. I slipped it on and placed my ear to the door. I noticed the sounds from the door was getting louder and louder. I cracked the door open slightly to see what the commotion was all about.  It was Mr. Parr's wife. She had papers in her hand and was waving them around furiously. Something tells me he had her served this morning along with her morning tea. By Mr. Parr's actions he was no longer worried about her and neither was I so I walked out the bathroom right behind him and said "Deshawn we going to be late for the final meetings and....oh hi".

As soon as I said that room service brought up my clothes. The timing was too perfect and I couldn't of planned it any better. I took in the clothes, thanked the worker and added the final nail in the coffin..

"I'm going to take a shower before we leave Deshawn" I said seductively. I kissed him on the cheek first them lips. He looked completely perplexed but smiled as I walked back to the bathroom. The look on her face was worth more than money and crazy enough he played right along with me.

"Ill be right there and can you call my security adviser for me. Its under Derek Manner in my phone. Oh the code is 4748," he instructed. The more we continued going back and forth with each other I could tell she wanted to erupt.

"What the hell is this? Why the hell is this..this..this.." she yelled

"She..you mean her. Wait, Monica and I have things to do that does not include you. She understand and actually keeps me motivated to pursue the necessary that is more than I can say about you. If you don't mind my security adviser will explain every thing to you. We literally have nothing to discuss. If we did then we would not be in this place. And I love her especially for what she has contributed to and for me. Goodbye".

And with that the door was closed. I could tell that he was still hurt about the infidelity still.

"A professional to the end."he said to himself

"Like you said vets before rookies. Now about that shower. Care to join me or would you like to go first?"

"I think I'll join you. Thanks for the invite even though this is my room", he laughed.

We spent a good 30-40 minutes in the shower. After everything that had happened this was the final result to this horrible Shakespearean play. Even though Mr. Parr was here only to catch his wife, I on the other hand was here for business. With things coming to a close I needed to reassure my position with in the company. With his help I gained a few good and reliable clients that maintained my status. Mr. Parr and I had lunch together for the first time together and not he usual method of interference. I wanted to make something very clear but also clear somethings up in min about where things were progressing. Even though we were going through the same things, I did not want to seem as if I was only coming to him because of this damsel in distress mess.

"Thanks for meeting me", I extended my hand out to him. He laughed a bit and shuck it.

"You make it sound like I am a client"

"Maybe if you need a place to go you can come to me"

"I doubt that will ever happen. but if the offer is on the table like it was this morning then I'll definitely accept it."

"I'm not sure about that. I think that was a spur of the moment thing."

"It was a great spur of the moment. I hope there will be more of those in the near future"

"Your expecting more of me?"

"I not only expect but also demand. Someone of your caliber is very hard to come by and I do not plan on passing this up. No matter how our situation has linked our fates. But on a different note you wanted to talk business with me. So let me see what the rookie has for her teacher."

"Excuse me?" I laughed. "Such a bold and narcissistic comment"

"Only when I'm faced with something or someone that has interest me. I think I have found that interest. Oh and yes, if the question comes up I'm very interested. If you'll allow me and return the gesture many more times over"


His words to me were very sweet, mysterious and I could do was blush.  My smile was short lived when I saw my husband. He knows me all too well and my eating habits.  Deshawn noticed my mood change and asked me what was wrong. Before I could say anything he looked around and saw my husband standing in the garden court walk way. He asked me if I wanted to just take our order to go. I shook my head yes. Right when he stood up my husband was standing behind him. I could tell Deshawn was in full protect mode. It was admirable and flattering at the same time. I've never had someone defend me like he is doing now. My marriage was suppose to last but now its over and there was nothing else I wanted to discuss with him.

"Excuse me"

"No, Excuse me"

"Deshawn its alright, please".  I could tell he did not want to speak to me at all. But whatever he wants to say needs to come out and be done.

"Ill get the food to go"

"Who is he Monica?"

 Don't worry about who I associate with. That individual is not your concern. What are you doing here?"

"I knew you would be here and I just wanted to plead myself to you. I made a horrible mistake and I wanted to seek your forgiveness."

"How dare you ask me anything.", I yelled. I had to maintain some type of decorum since I was outside and around several people. "You want my forgiveness but did not think about it on day one that you and her was together. Now that things are going south you feel remorse. Please tell me how does this work for you"

"I had weak moments and only went to her because of the downsides of our relationship. You are the one I wanted. That's why I always came back home to you. She was a small piece of my life."

"You did that for three long years. When were you going to say that a few times was enough. Better yet when were you going to come to me and tell me the issues you were having? What your not getting is that I was the one you was coming home to but not the one you wanted to fix things with. You maintained,  carried thoughts, and did nothing for three years. So how can you stand here and want my forgiveness when for three years you did not want it? Or maybe its now because your caught that you feel some type of way?"

"That's not fair. You act as if your innocent. Like you did nothing wrong."

"I did not cheat. I did not spend time with someone else. I did not keep secrets of my whereabouts from my partner. I was not out claiming someone else as my spouse like it was normal. You did all of those things. All you can blame me for is not being the wife that you wanted but how am I to know these things are going wrong if your not going to tell me."

"I'm not blaming you for everything but you did contribute to the changes in this relationship"

"You found your solution with someones else and not me. Nice way of saying this was the best way for you to resolve this. So without me you decided to move forward with someone else. I'm divorcing you. Now you can have that solution forever and without another argument from me." I saw Deshawn coming back with the food I ordered. I was so tired and my headache was getting worst the more I listened to this nonsense. I stood up and pushed my chair under the table. I could not stay one more second with this man.

"Monica, please we need to discuss how to fix this"

"I think we have done enough talking. You wanted your cake and eat it too right? Now you can but I'm leaving you and not giving this a second thought. Live with your choices. I'm moving on with mine."

"Will you at least come to the house?"

"To get my things? Yes, but you can keep that house. I do not want any more memories of this travesty"

"Please wait Monica..plea..."

"Are you ok baby?"

"No, I just want to leave please. I'm tired of all of this and just..."

"Baby! Who the hell is this guy. I thought he was just another client.

"Technically I am a client but it wasn't up until recently she accepted my recent proposal. I've been trying to merge with Mrs. Deeson for a while"

"What do you mean by merge? So you have been cheating, lying ass woman and.."

"Excuse me, watch your tone. What I mean is a business merger but if it wasn't for you that would not have been possible."

"What the hell are you talking about? what is this about..."

"I'm moving to New York with Mr. Parr to finish pursuing things within the company. I was debating  on going since it would mean more time away from you. I did not want to leave because I knew how much time I was spending away but now I have nothing stopping me."

"But that does not account for the baby part"

"Oh that, she really does hate it when I call her that. Vets over rookies is my motto at my company. She will be considered the baby there. Hopefully she can hold her own."

"I handled you this morning, so why not" I said underneath my breath. Deshawn Smirked.

"What was that?" he said angrily.

"She said she handled me this morning just like I handle my wife"

"Your married"

"Thanks to you not anymore and also thanks to you neither is Monica"

"Your...?"

"Bingo, so like Monica said go ahead and live your life with her. I served her divorce papers this morning. Give it a while Monica will serve yours as well so...". I stopped him from talking by kissing him directly on the lips. In my mind I really wanted this all to be over but why not drive another nail in someone else coffin.

"So Deshawn and I can move on from the both of you. Neither one of you wanted us and now you've created a Union no one thought would happen. Out of your deceit came a small bit of happiness. We are both angry at the loss of so much time and effort in our marriages that saw nothing but selfish unappreciated counts. Now enjoy your spoils. I'm in love with someone else. Not because of you but because we both get it and have similar issues in common. I'm willing to work on myself and heal from this. I'm glad I have someone that going through the same thing as me and helping me heal at the same time.  I love Deshawn for comforting me where you should have been. there is no comparison and..."

"So he is your rebound from me", he said snidely

"Yes, and I am hers but the funny thing about this. I have no intentions of giving her back. She is now in my court and I play for keeps in everything that I do.  You don't have to worry about her anymore. Can we go now, the food is getting cold"

"Yeah, lets go. Good bye. I hope you enjoy the life you've now created for yourself because this life is over." As we walked away I saw my husband sit down and lower his head. I felt so much angry but even more relief. I did not want to fall in that trap of fighting for a marriage that was never going to make it on a honest note. I wont lie to myself, I did want my marriage to work and I even wanted to fight for it but how can I when so much time went on and nothing was said. H ow can a person not talk about problems but expect no consequences in their actions. How long would he have gone and kept this affair going if none of this was discovered.  My mind was seriously racing. I could not stop thinking about it all.

"I'm proud of you Monica"

"I don't feel proud or empowered at all"

"I know this wont be easy. Its not easy for me either but I meant what I said."

"What?"

"I want to help you through this. I don't want to leave you at all. As a matter of fact I want to be with you if you'll have me. I know it may seem like I'm rushing into this but you are a great woman to me. I couldn't ask for more."

"Deshawn I don't kno..." and with one full motion he kissed me. I could feel all the convictions in his kiss. The kiss of all kisses. He hugged my body close and so tight. I did not want him to let me go. I engaged him in the parking lot. I did not care who was looking at us. I wanted every bit of him to embrace me fully. He had me completely wide open and it felt safe. I know I should take a step back but for now I don't want to. He continued to kiss me on my neck and it felt so intense. My knees felt so weak from that alone. He picked up me up slightly and pressed my back against my car. Feeling his hands all over me,embracing me was driving my wild. This had to stop before we lose control.

"Deshawn please we have to stop"

"Your right. Maybe I need to think about what I'm doing. Damn, I can seriously get lost in you. "

"That is clear but I was thinking of something else."

"What is that?" he asked with his brow raised.

"We can finish this back in my room". He pulled me close and kissed me again. He agreed to meet me later after my meetings. Watching him drive away felt so hard but I still had business to do. I can not allow anything to stop my work from being successful not even him. As I started my car., my husband knocked on my window. Great I thought to myself. I'm not in the mood for anymore of this. I rolled down my window.

"What do you want now?"

"Monica I just..."

"I have meetings to get to"

"I just wanted you know that I am sorry for blaming you. This was all me and I want you to know that none of this was all about you. I was the selfish one and the one who did not come to you when I felt things were wrong. I get where I went you wrong and just needed you to know that you are a good woman. I'm the fool here. I'll see you back at ho...I mean at the house"

"Ok". that's all I could say. I seriously had no more words for him. I had so many thoughts of running him over but getting that apology was enough to help me make it through. I know not too many women get a I'm sorry after being cheated on but I can see why its needed. I do feel to believe  I can move on now. I can let my anger go and truly embrace my next step.  I made it back to the hotel. Majority of the meeting were after 5 o'clock so I had time to just relax and think. I decided to text Mr. Parr to see if he was ok. He wanted me to come to his room. I kinda smiled to myself and went up. When I got to the room the door was cracked open. When I opened it I saw Deshawn standing there with no shirt on and two covered trays. "Come In" he said. I could tell things were about to go down and to tell the team that I wont make it to the first or the second meeting. I think I'm ready for whatever is coming up next for me.

Seven Days of Work and Deception: Day Five

Setting: Siting on the edge of the bed with a white board in front blank, black marker in hand thinking....
Time: 6:10am

"When did all of this start" I thought to myself. I seriously could not sleep. It is 10 past 6 am and my mind would not let me rest. Now I am sitting here in my pajamas, marker in hand and a board in front of me. Its about time I organize this messy week. I want to lay out all of my questions for Mr. Parr and also if my husband decides to make any appearances to have a couple for him as well.

So lets take this all from the top starting with Day one...

Everything started with me. Hell what has not started with me. I encountered  Mr. Parr randomly at first but not officially until my cancellation of my 3'o clock meeting. I didn't put much thought into Mr. Mathers and why he left so quickly. I will get someone on that further into the morning. It wasn't until that same day that my husband slash soon to be Ex was not returning my calls. When I told Mr. Parr to google me, I could tell he recognized him. This means he did not know I was his wife due to the last names not being changed or he had a suspicion  about him because his wife. I did not want to leave out this hidden mic I found on my tray which again was sent by Mr. Parr. Actually he also interfered partially with Mrs. Waters. And lets not forget the gentlemen he passed me to that night at the Gala. I decided to view the footage from the Gala hoping to see more....

-- Watching Footage--

I tried my best not to cry but a few tears did escape me. As I watched everything  from start to finish I noticed a guy next to the pillar. He was  holding up a cell phone. As I continued to rewind it back the face became a bit more clearer. It was the same guy Mr. Parr passed me to. Did Mr. Parr know his wife was going to be there with my husband? Wait a minute.....

~~~ Flashback Day 3 at the Gala~~~

"Where did you guys meet?"

"On a business trip"

"Yes, she and I have been happily together for four years now"

"Do you have a number for contacts? We should do lunch"

"My phone actually is broken. I'm getting a new one on Friday. I have to be in Kansas City for a bit..."

"He is always working. And unfortunately I will be in New York City"




~~~Flashback Day 2 in the hotel room read the bio of Mr. Parr~~~

"Mr. Parr is suppose to be in New York City. But why is he in Kansas City"

~~end~~



He had his suspicions about his wife and found out that my husband was going to in Kansas City. If that is the case then he probably thought they were here together. I wonder, how long he knew about their affair? For her to say they were a couple for four years, how long did he really know about her infidelity? Now that I think about it when he looked me up he did not know I would be in Kansas City. Was I really just an alibi in all of this. All of a sudden I started to get pissed. Was I really just a pawn in their little game. Was my husband using me to trick Mr. Parr? Throwing him off so he could spend more time with his wife?

"Bastard" I said out loud and kicking over the board.

(ring, ring....hotel phone)

"Hello" I answered. I tried my best not to sound angry but to no avail.

"Are you ok, Mrs. Deeson" Said Mr. Parr

"Did I disturb you?" I responded not really caring but if he heard that then I guess the other surrounding rooms heard it as well.

"Kinda" he said

"Sorry for the disturbance. It wont happen again" I said. I proceeded to  to hand up until he said...

"Since your awake, how about meeting me on the balcony for a second" he suggested. I didn't see any harm in it so I said sure. I hung up the phone. I wrapped one of the hotel robes around me. The air was cool and I did not want to catch a cold at all. This was not the time to get sick. As I opened the balcony doors I could hear him unlocking and opening his. The sun slowly coming up. The sky still filled with bright oranges, reds chasing away the dark blue and purple. It truly was a beautiful sight. I could only image what he could tell me so I put it in mind to keep my responses brief and questions direct. My job now was to just listen.

"Good Morning, Mrs. Deeson."

"Morning"

"No Mr. Parr this time"

"Its too early for formalities don't you agree?"

"I agree...So let's have it. I know you have a tone of questions for me and.."

"How long did you know about your wife's infidelity?"

"Damn! Straight for the jugular I see. Sheesh!"

"You seem to be losing much more than me so I might as well ask since you and I will be in the same boat soon. Isnt that what you told me?"

(sigh) "This is true"

Now that my first question was out, its time for me to just listen to it all....

"For three yrs I guess. When I decided to invest completely into my company  the ad visors  in the main counsel  made me  do a full background check listing. Meaning I needed a flawless  back ground to succeed as the company head and leader. You can not stomp with the big dawgs and have a dawg life. Understand?"

"I understand" pushing him to continue

"Companies do this as insurance to make sure that no single person(s) can destroy the entire company. Take too much time and money to bounce back from a heavy scandal."

"How does the gentleman you pass me to tie in?" I questioned

"He is the companies security advisor. If anything goes wrong he makes sure the company has enough evidence  to defend themselves with. He was the one that found out about my wifes so called business trips. At first they were legit until she started adding days  to each trip."

The more I listened the more each action, date, and schedule mimicked my husbands. Even some of the dates that we were together her travels matched. Did he really make our plans surround her schedule so they could be even more together. How stupid I felt thinking my marriage was good. All of my thoughts pertaining to my husband slowly diminished.

"I have to go . We'll continue  with this tonight" I could not hear anymore.

"Where are you headed" he said quickly trying to maintain to keep my company.

"I have  a client to see today. Hopefully news has not started about my husband's indiscretion. It will be very bad for business."

"I understand... by the pool then?" he asked.

"Yes" I said in a stern and confirming tone.

I could not stomach anymore. Diving into my work was the only thing comforting to me. I might as well enjoy it because who knows how long this will last. As I started to get dressed a call came across my cell. It wasn't a number in my contacts., I had a feeling it was my soon to be Ex husband, so I let it go to voicemail. It was still pretty early so leaving the thought that I may be asleep float in his mind will keep him at bay in his calls. I need to gather myself just a bit more before I confront him. To be really honest I do not think I can handle that argument. No, not right now. All throughout the morning I was very spacious. I was able to make it through my 9'o clock meeting. Surprising it went by with its usual hassles and tussles. The same for my lunch client. Everything seem so regular. I als`o decided to check in with  Senior Thomas and west. They ensured me that everything was going fine and they would keep an eye out for any damage coming up amongst the other advisors. After my calls and meetings were done I gathered the tea, and discussed the clients that signed, did not sign, and research on the up coming targets for the next quarter. It seem regular. I was getting hungry so I decided go to the bakery. I asked for my usual and sat down in the backyard garden. My thoughts not that I was alone started to race again. Why would my husband do this to me?  Was I that horrible of a wife? Did I neglect him, not loving enough...What was the...



"Hello Monica", A voice overhead said. A voice that I was not ready or wanting to hear so soon.



"Hello?! Is that all you can say to me?" I said trying my best to maintain a single level tone. To no avail did I succeed in that.



"Look, do you have time to talk Monica?" he said


"Not much, say what you need to...wait better yet tell me why you haven't returned any of my messages? When were you going to tell me you was in Baker City and why I had to find out through my team and the papers that was having an affair?"


"I did not want it to come out that way at all. Believe me and..."


"And one more thing. How long were you and that woman together? Since you want to be so bold and parade her around in public."


"Monica, Look I'm so sorry and..."


"Your sorry...SORRY!! Sorry is what just flowed out of your mouth? Are you serious? What was it about our marriage that you on your own decided was just no longer enough? Was it me, my life, work...what?!"


"Monica, Please calm down, just allow me to explain baby"


"Don't baby me" I said loudly


"Is everything ok ma'am" interrupted am off duty officer. He slow came between slightly nudging me to move back. I was thankful that he was there. I was ready to fight.


"Yes sir. I'm fine and just leaving"


"Monica wait please" he said trying to grab for my arm


"Sir please" said the cop stepping further towards him. Blocking his efforts to stop me from walking away.


I couldn't take it. All of the flashbacks in my mind of that night, the words coming out of his mouth there and just now. It was just overwhelming. I tried my best to hold back the tears as I walk through the hotel lobby. As I got closer to the elevator I could feel my eyes beginning to swell and get red. It was almost impossible for me to stop the first from falling. The hurt was too much to bare. The doors open and there stood Mr. Parr. He was the last person I wanted to sere but the only one that was riding this bullshyt roller coaster with me.


"Mrs. Deeson what's wrong? Why are you..."


In the mist of his words I grabbed him. I broke down right in front of him. The tears ran down my face like an uncontrollable broken dam. I could feel his velvet blazer being soaked with my tears. My grip on his coat was getting tighter and tighter. Slowly I felt his arm come closer around me. The more he held me the more I cried. He held me so closely I did not want him to let go of me.


"Mrs. Deeson, let me take you somewhere." he said


All I could do was shake my head and agree to go. He took me to the pool area but further back. We went through another set of doors to the therapy section. I wanted to ask why we were here but I just followed him. I felt as if I had no fight left in me. I watched him start the hot tub and placed two tablets inside.


"Get in Monica". he reached his hand to me. I hesitated just a bit but slowly gave in. I pulled back my hand and started to take my clothes off. He held his hand up and told me to get in with them on. I wanted to ask why but he said don't ask questions and just get in. So I did as I was told and proceeded.


He held his hand back out for me. It was very hot but I didn't care. As I sat down, I watch as he took his shoes off and then his blazer and got in. He sat down right behind me. He pulled me back to him. He held me just as tightly as he did in the elevator.


"You ran into your husband today didn't you?" he asked. I shuck my head yes.


"I think it was about time I tell you everything. I knew my wife was having an affair. Like I said before the security adviser had to run a check on me before joining the company. He found out about my wife's extras trips and longer stays in certain places. He advised me that the only was for me to maintain my position and not get too much backlash was to find her guilt of infidelity. So for three long years he watched her and reported back to me every pain staking detail. Every report given was a nail piercing my heart. It was not up to me until  a year that he gave me a name. She was frequently seeing  one man. When you told me to google you i had no clue that that man was your husband. I promise you. I told him to create a folder for you of the all of your husbands travels and plans that lined up with my wives. When I invited  you to the Gala. I wanted you to know for yourself. I knew I told you that you probably would not have believed me. Also I did not want you alerting my wife just yet that I was on to her. I never wanted this to escalate  far or for you to close your job.

"Why did you interfere with my clients?" I asked

"Mr. Mather's Company was going under and my company was the reason. He was going to link up with your company for collateral and I couldn't let that happen. this is still a business you know"

"This is true and what about Mrs. Water?"

"Actually she was my peace offering. I knew you didn't like me especially the way I've been secretive so I passed her to you. It was my was company loss but because of everything that was happening I needed to reassure your company in your capabilities."

"You had that much faith in my that I would float?"

"I could tell that your a fighter and this was something you needed to clear your mind about"

"You're right...Did your security guy also bug my room?"

"I can not say but what i can say is that his methods of finding information can be a bit unorthodox at times" he laughed

"I see"

"How do you feel? Any better?"

"No, but I will be ok"

"I can have him brief you on everything he knows about your husband. My divorce case may start bad but it wont bend bad."

 "I would appreciate it but I do not know what my company will do once this fully comes to light"

"If everything goes too far south you can come over to my company. We can use someone with you drive and maybe you can stop looking at me as a competition."

"What fun would that be?" I laughed

"On serious note, I really did not want to include you but for me to succeed and make sure I was safe..."

"I had to fall"

"That not where I was going with that"

"Its fine"

"Are your hands wrinkled yet?"

He searched for my hands underneath the water. Once he found them he felt my finger tips, circling that with his. He started to massage my hands with his and it felt soothing. I can smell the eucalyptus from the tablet he dropped in earlier. My body was completely relaxed. Between his hands massaging me and the swirling of the hot water I could feel myself tranquil. I was slowly getting sleepy and for a brief moment i had to remind myself that He was not my husband. But for this small moment I wish he was. I don't know when it happened but I drifted off to sleep. When I came to we were still in the tub and from his watch on the side panel it was going on 10 o'clock. I looked at him. He looked so peaceful and out of all of this it was staged as the perfect plan. I eased my body off of his and got out of the whirl pool tub. I thanked him with a kiss on the cheek, grabbed a robe from the closet and wrapped it around me. I placed a rob near him and set his watch for 30 minutes. As I walked to the elevator, I thought about everything he said. I do need to be stronger than ever. I may not have had as much time to adjust to my spouses infidelity but I do need to figure my next moves out in this sick twisted chess game. As the elevator finally made it to my floor, the door opens and there stood my husband.

"Where were you? I have been out here waiting for you for hours and..."

"What does that mean to me?" I said snidely.

"Monica please can we talk?"

"Fine but not here"

"Fine then in your room so we can..."

" No...Conference level floor"

"Monica, why there when we are.."

"You wanted to talk right? Then why are you wasting time in asking more questions?"

"Fine and why are you wet?"

"Mind your business. Ill see you in ten minutes"

As I stood outside the conference huge doors all I could think to myself is....How am I going to make it through all of this. My heart was pounding and breaking simultaneously. I could feel the tears starting to form but I put on my work face and grabbed the door handle. I took a deep breath and walked in.

"Lets hear it. Lets hear how you just so happen to meet this woman, how communicating with me no longer was necessary and..."

"It was not you at all Monica. That woman and I did get involved over time. She and I got close but I couldn't leave you"

"How long has this been going on?"

"Monica..please..."

"Dammit how long?" I yelled

"Maybe three years but I.."

"3 years?!! You have been with this woman time and time again for 3 years? Do you know what I have bee doing? Working and coming home to you. But you were working and making a whole other life with another woman while living with me.... what do you expect me to say about this?"

"Monica baby I love you..."

"Love. LOVE! Love would have kept you faithful to me, close to me but you stepped out in a major way. If there was a problem why did you not bring it to me?"

"You were  working on the biggest client you've ever had. I wanted to tell you many times but I knew if I had said something it would have ruined everything you had going at your company. I did not want that on my conscious."

"Your saying you kept this affair from me to help me?!"

"Monica baby please..."

"I'm done with this. Have a lawyer by next week. I want a divorces. You and your mistress can have a full life now without any complications. You don't have to hide anymore."

All of the anger that was released from the pool all came crashing back. I had a a splitting headache and standing near my soon to be ex-husband made it so much worse. I stormed out of the conference room and headed straight for the elevator. He tried to stop me but the guilt of his actions couldn't keep me nor stop him from stopping me from walking out those doors. Without thinking I pressed the wrong floor. As the elevator went up i just couldn't contain my tears anymore. The doors open and right  in front of me was room 3104. It was extremely late almost close to midnight. But something compelled me to ring the bell. I rand it once hoping he would be asleep. I stood there for a solid minute. i thought to myself that was enough time to signal a person was asleep until....

"Good Morning Mrs. Deeson"

"Um....I thought you would be asleep and I was on the elevator but it took me to the wrong floor and..."

"You've been crying again...why?"

"My husband was waiting for me at my room while I was upstairs with you and umm.."

He came close to me and touched my shoulders. I don't know what made me do it but i latched on to him. I had no fight let in me. At that moment I felt the true feeling of defeat.

"Please come in...Please. What happened if you don't mind me asking?"

"He wanted to explain how your wife and him met. To be honest it was a explanation I did not want to hear."

As I continued to tell Mr. Parr the entire sorted story, he pour ice into two glasses and grabbed a bottle of really old scotch from the bottom of the cabinet.

"I would not have taken you for a scotch man"

"I'm not but under the current circumstances sometimes a drink is sometimes needed"

"I understand"

"Did you talk with your wife?" I inquired

"Yes I did and she was not pleading as your husband but angry because of the how much work I was putting in. Even though she has her own business the distance was getting to her"

"He poured me another drink. The conversation changed to us figuring out what was wrong with the desire to be better and grow. The more we talked we realized that we had similar martial issues. It made us laugh and upset at the same time. From life to work and also how we both view things and get things accomplished. The more we talked the more we drank. Talking with Deshawn was small but calming. We both knew a storm was brewing and need to weather it somehow. It wont be easy saying goodbye to so much time placed inside a marriage. I never thought at all this would happen to me. i never thought i would be a pawn in someone else plot for freedom. I was truly feeling like a victim in all of this.