Chapter 11: Fucked Up

Marco's POV

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my one-night stand at Anna's party. I had always tried to keep that incident a secret, but there she was, laughing and talking with others. My heart raced, and I knew I had to leave. I excused myself from Anna, who looked disappointed since it was already midnight, and I had told her earlier that some urgent office matter had come up.

Leaving the party, I felt a mix of guilt and anxiety. I didn't want my wife to find out about my past mistake. As I approached my car, my heart sank even further when I saw her, the girl from that night, leaning against it, looking carefree. My mind raced, and I knew I couldn't let her be seen with me. I had to act fast.

With a sudden burst of adrenaline, I grabbed her arm and pulled her inside my car, making sure not to draw attention. I didn't want Anna or anyone else to see us together. My thoughts were a whirlwind of emotions and fear of what could happen if my wife found out.

Sitting in the car, the girl suddenly says, "Your wife is so beautiful." Marco replies with a bit of surprise, "Why are you here?" The girl then reveals, "I'm pregnant." This shocks Marco, and he reacts by grabbing his hair, feeling like he's going crazy. He tells her, "It only happened once, right?" The girl nods and explains, "I just wanted you to know because it's your right too. I'm not here to ruin your relationship."

Marco looks at her and asks, "What would you do?" She replies casually, "Abort it." This surprises Marco even more, but he quickly adds, "Even though I'm not really sure it's my child, I don't want you to abort it." The girl then questions, "What do you think of me? A whore? You're the only one I've been with for a while." Marco responds, "I don't want you to abort it," and she asks, "And what about your wife?"

Marco reassures her, "I'll handle it."

Time Skip

Morning

Marco dragged himself into the house, feeling drained from another sleepless night. He had just left the girl from the previous night at her place and now he was worried about how to explain that to his wife without losing everything.

He tiptoed towards the living room, trying to think of a quick cover-up. He saw his wife sitting on the couch, her back facing him. Man, he wished he could just skip this whole conversation.

Before he could even speak, she asked still back facing him, "Where were you?"

In a hurry, Marco replied, "I told Anna to say I had some urgent work at the office, so I had to go." He hoped that would be enough to make her believe him.

His wife stood up and turned around. "In the middle of the night?" she exclaimed, looking really upset.

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Author's POV

Ericka's heart sank as she noticed the dark circles under Marco's eyes when he walked into the room. She couldn't help but wonder if he'd been up all night, and if it had anything to do with her suspicions about him being with another girl.

Marco tried to reassure her, saying, "I'm so sorry, babe. I'm just working hard so I can get my promotion." Ericka felt a pang of guilt for doubting him, and she tried to push those thoughts away. She wanted to believe him, to trust that he was only focused on his career.

She hesitantly responded, "You should at least tell me when you'll leave because I'm worried." Marco, sensing her unease, replied, "It's okay, I'm going to sleep for now." And with that, he headed to their bedroom, leaving Ericka feeling guilty for her behavior.

As the evening approached, Ericka decided she needed to make it up to Marco. She spent some time preparing a surprise for him, hoping it would help mend their connection. Marco slept till afternoon, and when Ericka entered the room, she didn't find him on the bed. Instead, she heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom.

Quickly, she stripped down and prepared herself to make amends.

As Ericka entered the steamy bathroom, she saw Marco standing under the warm shower, his back facing her. She couldn't help but notice the tension in his shoulders, a result of the constant stress from work. She wanted to ease that tension, not just physically but emotionally as well.

Gently, she wrapped her arms around his waist, her body pressing against his.

Marco turned around, their eyes meeting for a brief moment,He took Ericka's hand, guiding it towards his manhood, which was already beginning to respond to her touch. She gave him a reassuring smile, and they both knew that this act was more about comfort and reassurance than passion.

As they embraced, Ericka slowly began to stroke Marco, her touch gentle yet firm. He leaned his head on her shoulder, their breaths synchronizing.

Marco's arousal grew, and Ericka guided him inside her. They moved slowly, their bodies rocking in rhythm.

As their bodies moved in sync, Ericka whispered apologies into Marco's ear, her voice soft and filled with remorse. "I'm sorry about earlier, Marco. I shouldn't have doubted you like that."

"It's alright, baby. I understand how worried you get, and I should have been more open with you about my schedule."

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Someone's POV

My heart pounded in my chest as I glared at the monitor, my jealousy burning like a wildfire. There she was, entering the bathroom naked, and I couldn't do anything but watch from afar. He was there, her husband, showering, and I couldn't bear the thought of them being together.

A loud thud echoed through the room as I smacked the table in front of me, my frustration and anger taking over.

"Didn't I say that your mine, princess?" He said darkly.