So she allowed him to proceed.
His hand slipped beneath her white robe.
After a while, Melissa blushed.
An unfamiliar desire gleamed in Marcusâ eyes.
He lowered his voice.
âHave you been waiting for me?â
He wanted to do it but he also had to voice it.
Melissa couldnât handle his teasing.
She simply arched towards him, murmuring softly, âMarcus, no more talk.
â
He dipped down to ki*s her.
Afterwards, he asked, âShould I carry you to bed?â
Melissa remained silent.
Instead, she looped her arms around his slender waist and loosened his belt, leaving him breathless.
Marriage had its perks, and Marcus had one of the best nights in his life.
After their intimacy, even though Marcus wasnât entirely satisfied, he stopped, considering Melissaâs comfort.
They stayed put, lounging on the sofa and chatting occasionally.
In a hushed tone, Melissa remarked, âI think Jessie wonât be back in the next couple of years.
It seems like
sheâs avoiding Mr.
Waston.
â
Marcus had been moping but, at this, he managed a faint smile.
He said, âWhatâs up with Albert? He obviously cares for Jessie.
Why tie the knot with another woman? Even after marriage, heâs still hung up on Jessie, and his wife keeps stirring the pot.
Poor Jessie, what can she do now?â
As Marcus spoke, he playfully tweaked Melissaâs nose and went on, saying, âJessieâs definitely avoiding Albert.
Truth is, she hasnât forgotten him.
After all, they shared a bed for three years.
You canât just erase feelings like that.
â
His tone grew somber.
âThe two of us donât even sleep together as much as they did.
â
Damn!
The more Marcus dwelled on it, the more uneasy he felt.
He wanted to engage again but Melissa pushed against his shoulder, signaling she wasnât up for it.
She quipped, âWhoâs to blame, huh? Werenât you the one who dumped me before, saying I wasnât up to par? Have you forgotten already?â
Marcus felt a pang of regret.
He cupped her face, planting a ki*s, and murmured, âYou said we should let bygones be bygones.
â
Melissa returned the ki*s.
âOkay.
Letâs drop it.
Weâre together now.