Author's note: Part of this next section of the story involves events occurring simultaneously. I hope I've written it well enough to convey that sense. Apologies if I haven't: I'm still learning.
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The uber delivered them back to Christy's place. They each showered and got ready for bed. Christy and her boi got under the covers, turned out the light, kissed, and prepared for sleep.
A quiet creaking commenced.
"Do you hear that, boi?" asked Miss Christy.
"Yeah, course I can hear it. Sounds like Milo and April are fucking."
They heard her moaning.
"You reckon he's in her butt?" asked Christy.
"Yeah, probably."
Miss Christy tried to imagine the scene in the spare room. Lights out, and both of them trying to be quiet as possible. "I don't think I've ever known someone get so into to anal in such a short period of time. She's turning into a fucking beast."
"You think she's making up for lost time?"
"Yeah, probably, boi. I'm glad for her."
They slept. Miss Christy still needed to talk to Marcus about the conversation she had with Milesy the night before, but that could wait.
Sleepyeyes.
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69 (*laughs*)
The sun was strong this morning. Miss Christy woke with a craving for coffee and a bounce in her step. She threw the covers back, exposing her naked frame to the world. She felt like her life was starting to take on a new shape, a shape that fit her very well. Her boi's sleep-encrusted eyes slowly opened.
"Morning, Miss Christy," croaked Marcus. "What time is it?"
"About half past eight," she answered.
"Fuck, that's a bit early for a Saturday morning, isn't it?"
"Yeah, probably," she answered, "but I've got a good feeling about today. Don't ask me why, but I do. Something's gonna happen, I can feel it. I'm getting up. I'm putting some coffee on."
Marcus could've rolled over and slept until midday, but fuck, that coffee smelled good. He got up and made his way to the kitchen. Five minutes later, so did Milo and April.
"What a beautiful day!" enthused Christy. "I'm gonna make everyone some breakfast." She glanced at Marcus. "Except you. You can look after yourself, boi. Get your own cereal."
Christy took six eggs from the fridge, cracked them into a bowl and whisked them with a form. She found two tomatoes and diced them. She added the remainder of leaves from a bag of spinach, some shredded mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and cooked ample toast for all. A very simple, but delicious, omelette for three.
"Thanks for breakfast, Christy, this is delicious," munched Milo.
"Mmmmmmmm," agreed April hungrily as she shovelled the food in.
Christy's phone pinged. A message. 'Whoever you are, you can fuck off,' she thought, 'we're having breakfast, and you can wait.'
They talked about last night, though Christy avoided the conversation she'd had on the adult bookstore steps with Milo as the other two cleaned up their gloryhole booth.
As they finished breakfast and Christy began to stack the dishwasher, she remembered the message she'd received earlier. She checked her phone. It was from Alex. She opened it anxiously.
'Hey Christy how's things,' texted Alex. 'Hey we've got the bye this round so there's no rugby for me. I'll be in town, would be good to catch up to talk about where we're at. Let me know?'
She was right about something happening today, but the faΓ§ade of Christy's current world cracked at the edges as she accepted that resolving the status of her marriage to Alex could not be postponed forever.
Marcus came back into the kitchen and saw hiss Miss Christy deep in thought, phone in hand. "What's up, Miss Christy?"
"Hmm. Got a message from Alex," she replied. "He's got the week off and he wants to come and see me. I don't know what he has in mind, but it's probably about the house. We're still paying the mortgage together, so maybe he wants to bring in the lawyers and settle it.
The question on Marcus's lips couldn't be asked: 'What does this mean for you and me?' He'd have to suffer in silence, at least for now. He could tell this was weighing heavily on Miss Christy's mind already, and he didn't want to impose himself on an already delicate set of circumstances.
"I'd better reply to him," she said. "Sorry, but I probably won't be in much of a mood today, boi. Just letting you know."
"I understand," said Marcus, leaning in to squeeze the life out of his girlfriend in a massive hug. He left the room to say goodbye to April and Milo as they each went their separate ways for the day.
'Hey Alex, doing OK at this end. Been following the rugby season, you guys are doing well so far. Miss having you around. I'm free tomorrow afternoon if you are. xx Christy'
As soon as she pressed send, she regretted her words. 'Miss having you around'? Is he a puppydog? If Alex was upset or offended, he didn't show it.
'Meet you at our old coffee shop tomorrow? Let's say 3pm?' texted Alex.
Christy replied straight away. 'Sure, see you then.'
A few minutes later, Marcus reappeared in the kitchen. "You OK, Miss Christy? Apes and Milesy have left. They said to say goodbye. I didn't mention anything about Alex." He shuffled his feet, unsure of what to say next. "Wanna talk?"
"Thanks, boi. I really appreciate it. But not just yet. Just letting you know, though, I'm meeting Alex tomorrow afternoon to talk about things. He isn't coming here to the house, so feel free to go about your day."
Marcus gave her another life-threatening hug. He really felt for her right now, but he knew, as in the past, there wasn't much he could do right now but offer emotional support and a tender, sensitive ear.
Miss Christy moped around the house, but mid-afternoon, she had an idea. If tomorrow was going to change things for her, maybe she should have one last night of good times. "Hey, boi," she said to Marcus, "I think I might go out with Apes tonight. If she's free, that is. What do you think?"
"Why are you asking me?" he said.
"I don't know. I mean, I'm not asking for your permission, and I know you know that too, but ... just ... is it a good idea?"
"If you don't ask, you won't know," shrugged Marcus. "Are you thinking, like, a date?"
"Yeah! That's exactly what I had in mind. A nice dinner, a few drinks, and you never know, I might get lucky." She winked at her boi.
"Luck's got nothing to do with it, Miss Christy. I think she wants you pretty bad."
"I'm gonna text her. Let's see what she says."
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