Chapter 23: Chapter 23

TAKEN twenty two

Marcus and Stella hadn't gotten off the bed since morning, except when they went for a duo bath. There was a glimpse of joy in both of them this morning and they seemed to do everything together They both laid there and laughed at the comedy show they were watching and Marcus was so happy he was getting back with Stella. Sex with her last night was a blast. He was certain she also enjoyed it, the moans were enough proof. And Stella wouldn't be so giddy this morning if she had not had a nice time.

Marcus phone vibrates beside him and he picks it up to check the caller. When Jenifer displayed on his phone. His heart plumped. He didn't know how to receive her call right beside Stella, and he also felt guilty for walking out on her yesterday after his attempted kiss. He hadn't even called to check up on her or apologize for it. He was a douche bag.

He picked it up before it went off and said a sentence before hanging up. Stella turned to look at him.

"What's that?" she asked him. He adjusted a bit on the the bed and gave a smile

"I'm late for fitness class" he said. She chuckled a bit.

"Get dressed then" she replied him pulling the duvet off them as he stepped down from the bed. She moved to his wardrobe to pick a casual wear and threw it at him. He slides the short on and the shirt too. She picks a cloth for herself too.

"I'm coming with you" she said

"You're.. what?" he blabber.

"Yeah. is that a problem?" she asked. He nod negatively, too quickly. He was becoming sweaty. Stella wanted to follow  him to Jenifer's place?. Oh no!

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"If a creeper comes at you in the subway, you KICK, KICK him like this" As the instructor simulated a kicking motion.  Marcus enters into the class.

"You're late again Marcus" Jenifer's scolding tone said. He join his hands together like a plea to apologize softly, he then ushered Stella in. Jenifer pause as she watch him direct Stella to a sit. She didn't have to ask who that was, there was this aura the lady carried and she definitely knew it was Marcus wife. She could feel the anger that settled on her face, why was she here? She never expected Marcus to bring his wife here. She continued her training since her students attention was diverted already.

"Speed it up people! If I can get through an abusive relationship, you can get through this interval. PUSH. push like you're pushing away that deadbeat boyfriend. Come on, let's go.  This is your time! This is the only time of your day for you. Do you want to disappoint you?. Squh-Weeze ladies! Kim kardashian didn't get that ass from HALF-assing . Squat lower, you want that booty high to the sky"

Stella was proud of where Marcus was training, she had carefully looked around and examined how well of a place it was. She was impressed. She could also feel the energy from the instructor and she could see some great recorded changes on the wall of the class. She had also made a video of Marcus copying his instructor and she couldn't stop laughing at him. Marcus would sometimes turn to her and wink and she would blush. Seems they were both newly into each other after last night. It went on and on in Jenifer's fitness class

"Stop!" Jenifer bellowed at her students. "Take a break y'all" she said panting a bit. Her furious eyes met Marcus and she walked out,to her office. Marcus bit his lips in a kind of regret, he could sense Jenifer's anger was because Stella was here. He didn't know if it was against the rules for spectators but he felt it wasn't right for Stella to be there.

"Hey" he moved to where Stella was panting and all sweaty. "How did I do?" he asked with a gritted smile.

"Impressive though. Yuck, you're all sweaty" her irritated face was not the 'worse" but her loud voice was. He looked around as few people who heard turned back, some smiled, some scorned. It was okay if his wife complained he was sweaty, they all made it feel so insulting.

"Yes I am." he replied coldly "Anyway, when are you leaving, I still have a lot to do" he deliberately asked.

"I could stay a bit longer, but it really won't be nice, we both can't go home if you are like this. So I'll go with the car and come pick you up when you're done"

"Mm. you'll come pick me up. That's sweet" he winked at her, she laughed and  picks up her bag. "A little tip for your instructor" she brought out ' too much tippy' cash and handed it to Marcus. She blow him a kiss and waved bye and left the class. Marcus ran to the curtains, he watched her drive off and then moved to Jenifer's office.

He locked the door behind him.

"Great job boss. I wiggled my fat out" he started with a joke as he walked to her desk. He laughed nervously. "Thanks for yesterday Jenifer. The video we watched was a mad lecture, I made sure I poured in every skills on Stella yesterday. It was terrific." he laughed again.

Jenifer continued exercising her anger out, squatting up and down, she played deaf ears to what Marcus was saying. He was daring enough to tell her about his last night experience. What was she supposed to do. Be happy for him! Like she has been pretending to!

No. Not this time.

He was all sweet in the fitness class, blowing kisses and winking at his wife. In her own space!. What guts!. How could he not see how much she wanted him yesterday too. He led her to a kiss and left her hanging, walked out on her. It was disrespectful. She wouldn't bear this because she was trying to keep being friends with him. She wouldn't.

"Jenifer "his voice was closer this time. He was already beside her, she didn't stop exercising. She wished she had her ear plug. It would have been better to ignore him that way. " Hey stop "he grab hold of her hands very tightly and she stopped.

Jenifer turned to Marcus, her eyes full of rage. Marcus flinched at what he saw. He definitely wasn't expecting that kind of reaction. He melt immediately and knew he was wrong somewhere. " I'm sorry"he whispered.

"For what exactly" her voice was getting harsh.

"For Stella. I'm sorry for bringing my wife here. Its a long story. I'm just sorry if you got upset."

Jenifer pushed him out of her way. That wasn't her primary reason why she was angry. She was angry because she hated how much her feelings for him grew everyday, how she was so attracted to him, from the cuddle, to the 2second kiss, to her getting jealous he was fine with Stella. She was angry at everything. Angry she had to keep him as a friend so she wouldn't lose him. Angry she foolishly thought she had a chance in his life. Angry how much Marcus loved his wife so much, he's afraid to do things with her. Jealous of Stella. Angry she wasn't appreciating what she had. She was angry at a lot of things. Which one of them would she tell him!

She moved to the door and opened it, but it was locked. She hit the door with anger again as she struggle with the key which was slipping out of her hands with nervousness. Marcus dragged her from the door to face him.

"You wouldn't walk out on me with that attitude Jenifer. You're not like this. I apologized. We are friends and.."

"We are not friends!" she cautioned pointing one of her fingers at him to shun his remaining words. "And I'm a whole lot of things you don't know." she said.