Chapter 69: Chapter 69

Nicole's scream of frustration echoed in the hospital and Marcella quickly admonished her to get hold of her emotions, "I simply can't stand her" she hissed and Marcella looked thoughtful.

"Don't worry, she should gloat about being Derek's wife now but that table will change soon, I can't stand her either" Marcella's gaze looked furious as she thought on how Kathleen had always ruined her plans, she was like a bad headache that wouldn't go away, she understood how Nicole was feeling right now because she felt the exact same way but now wasn't the right time to strike, she glanced at Nicole, "how's Kyle? Did you leave him alone?"

Nicole shook her head, still perturbed at Kathleen's arrogance, "I hired a nanny to take care of him, he's such a handful"

Marcella gazed around and lowered her voice to a whisper, "and how's Stefan, I hope he's keeping his distance for now"

"I haven't seen him for some days, so I believe he had finally decided to keep his distance"

Marcella nodded, "that's good to hear"

"What's good to hear?" Derek's voice boomed from behind them and both Marcella and Nicole gasped in surprise

"Derek, when did you arrive?" Marcella asked nervously

"Just now, why do you seem so nervous?"

"It's nothing, we were just discussing about your father" Nicole quickly chipped in and Derek grimaced, "what about him?"

"The doctor said he's stable now, I'm so relieved, it's indeed good news isn't it?"

Derek nodded, absently glancing around

"If you're looking for Kathleen, she went that way" Marcella pointed to where Kathleen had earlier walked off to and Derek nodded and without another word, walked towards that direction.

Marcella held her heart and breathe out the air she had been holding, "that was close"

"He didn't even look my way nor ask about his son, he only has eyes for Kathleen" Nicole hissed bitterly, her gaze cold as she stared in the direction Derek had walked off to, she would have to think of a way to get rid of Kathleen and this time for good.

Derek saw Kathleen sitting on a chair, her head relaxed and her eyes closed, he felt a pang in his heart, she must be so tired, she had been here in the hospital, he had to take her home to rest, he gently lifted her head, placing it on his shoulder, he kissed her nose, she stirred and opened her eyes, seeing the broad chest her head was resting upon, she violently pushed it away, "calm down, it's me" Derek said almost falling off the chair from her push

"Derek? You're back"

He chuckled, "obviously I am, but I just might have developed chest pain from your attack, who did you think I was anyway"

Kathleen blushed, "I'm sorry"

He brushed his thumb on her cheek, "you look exhausted, I'll check on dad and take you home, you need to rest".

"No Derek, dad woke up earlier and wanted me to stay by his side, I have to be by him, he didn't want Marcella by him either, it was as if he was trying to tell me he's in danger"

Derek grimaced, "danger? Of Marcella? Listen, Kath, You're exhausted, you might collapse at this rate, dad was delirious, don't take his words to heart, besides after a good rest, you'll come to visit him"

"But Derek....."

"Shhhh, no but, you'll do as I say, I'll be right back"

Derek walked away to see his father and Kathleen sighed, he was right anyway, she hadn't rested a bit and at this rate, she might collapse if she don't get proper rest.

Soon Derek came out after seeing his dad and she allowed him to lead her home.

Kathleen wrapped her arms around Derek's neck as soon as they got home, "I brought you home to rest" Derek tried removing her arms from around his neck but she wouldn't let go, instead gave him a kiss on his lips.

"I am relaxing don't you think? What other best relaxation method do you know other than this"

His gaze was doubtful as he stared at her, "Kath, are you sure?"

"Well except you're so weak and feeble, then I can understand" she quipped

"I am not weak neither am I feeble" Derek argued hotly and she smiled coyly

"Really? From what I am seeing, that isn't the case, I'll see you as weak unless you prove otherwise" her hands slowly went to his zipper and her eyes widened at the bulge she felt there, he chuckled at her reaction, "surprised?" He jerked her towards him and kissed her hard on the lips, Kathleen gasped and surrendered to his passion, returning his kiss with all the pent-up hunger in her, her hands roaming all over his lithe body.

Derek groaned as clothes went flying everywhere, they couldn't wait to get their hands on each other, Derek kissed her like a starved soul as his arms roamed all over her body, he broke the kiss to turn her around, he was too impatient to take her to the bed, he wanted her right now and there. her palms on the wall with buttocks positioned towards him, she arched her back a little and he entered her from behind, Kathleen gasped at the feel of him entering her from behind, his penetration so deep, Derek groaned his pleasure as she moved her hips, taking him deeper, he moved out, then in and increased his tempo, she moaned, Calling out his name as her back bowed and she spasmed around him, Derek couldn't hold his pleasure anymore as he came crashing right after her and then only their breathing could be heard.

Kathleen's leg felt like jelly and she would have fallen if Derek hadn't caught her, he kissed her forehead as he carried her gently to the bed.

"You're not a bit weak nor feeble" she Mumbled to his chest and he chuckled,

"I'll have to punish you forever thinking such and erase such thought from your head completely, first I'll redeem myself by showing you how strong I am"

His hand caressed her stomach, down to the petals between her legs, "really? I think I'll like to see how strong you are then"

He impatiently spread her legs and slid into her, filling her to the brim as usual, and on and on they went, like two lovebirds starved of each other and couldn't wait to get re-acquainted with each other. At last, they finally find time to fall asleep, cuddled in each other's arms.