Chapter 9
At Mint & Mark's House
Mint: So how was work today.
Mark: (Slumping on the couch) Phew tiring. Getting used to the new position.
Mint walked behind Mark and the couch.
Mint: Poor thing. Here I will give you a massage.
Mint started massaging Mark's head and then went down to his shoulders. Mark was enjoying the massage and feeling really relaxed and closed his eyes for a bit. He opened them again and all of a sudden pulled Mint over the couch, got on top of her and started tickling her.
Mint: (Laughing) Stop it Mark, you know I am ticklish.
Mark: (Stopped and looked at Mint in the eye) Thanks, I really needed that.
They stay in that position for a while and then Mark started to move in a bit closer. Mint snapped back to reality and realised what was happening and pushed Mark off her.
Mint: (Getting off the couch and straightening herself out) Umm...I made dinner already. Let's eat
Mint walked off to the dining room. Mark realising what he was about to do felt really bad.
Mark: (Hitting his forehead) What are you doing Mark? You have and love Da, why are you doing things like that with another girl?
They ate their dinner and talked about their day then went to their separate bedrooms.
It had been a month now and everything was settling in fine. Mark had been very busy with work but always found time to eat Mint's homemade lunches that he looked forward to every day.
Pope: (Looking at Mark smiling into his lunch box) Wow. Your wife must be one hell of a cook if it puts a smile on your face everyday. I must meet her some time.
Mark: (Still smiling) Come over tonight and have dinner with us. You too Lily and Esther.
Pope: Are you sure that's ok. Bit of a late notice for your wife isn't it?
Mark: She'll be alright with it. So how about it?
Pope: Sure that would be great.
Lily: Count me in.
Pope: How about you Miss goodie too shu?
Esther: Umm...Why not.
Mark: Great. I will just let Mint know we're having company.
Mark called Mint on the home phone.
Mark: Hello Mint.
Mint: Yes. What is it?
Mark: Is that how you greet someone on the phone?
Mint: (Smiling) No, only you.
Mark: (Sarcastically) Haha.
Mint: Anyways, is there something wrong. Did you need me to do something?
Mark: I just wanted to let you know I am having some work colleagues over for dinner today is that ok? Would you be able to make a little extra tonight?
Mint: Well can't back out now, you already invited them. Of course it's ok. The more the merrier. So how many do I have to cook for?
Mark: Thanks, your the best. I have invited three people.
Mint: I know I am. Well I got to get cracking I will see you soon.
Mark: See you soon. Bye
Mint was busy preparing dinner for the night and before she noticed a pair of arms wrapping around her waist.
Mint: (Startled) What are you doing?
Mark: (Smiling cheekily) Thanking you of course.
Mint: There's no need to hug me or thank me. It's a wife's duty. Anyways have the guests come yet?
Mark: I still want to thank you. No they haven't made it yet they're coming in a different car.
Mint: Well that's good. Gives me time to get freshened up.
Mark: Hurry they should be arriving soon.
Mint: Don't worry, I won't take that long.
Mark
Sarcastically) Yeah right.
Mint: (Walking up the stairs, turning back) What was that.
Mark: (Acting innocent) Nothing.
Half an hour later Mint came down the stairs just in time as Pope, Esther and Lily arrived. She walked outside and stood beside Mark to greet the guests.
Pope: (Walking out of the car) Wow nice town house. (Stops and stands in awe) And what a beautiful lady.
Esther: Really even someone else's wife you can’t leave out to.
Pope: Well, who else am I meant to compliment? You?
Mint: (Smiles) Thank you. I am Mint. Nice to finally meet you all.
Esther & Lily: Nice to meet you to.
Mint: (Leading them to the living room) Come in to the living room and have a seat. Dinner should be set out soon.
They sat and talked for a bit and had some drinks.
Mint: I will go set the table.
Esther: Let me go with you to.
Mint: No worries. Follow me.
Lily: I'm going to
The girls walked out leaving the boys to talk.
Pope: You're a very lucky man. Not only is she a great wife but she is also beautiful to. Cherish her and never let go of her. I only hope I can find someone like her in the future.
Mark: Thanks man. Don't worry when the time comes she will come or maybe you have already met her.
Mint came back into the room.
Mint: Dinner is set, come on in.
They started eating the food and talking at the same time.
Esther: The food is delicious, Mrs Prin.
Mint: Please, don't need to be so formal. Just call me Mint.
Esther: Ok.
Pope: So when are we going to hear good news?
Lily: What good news boss?
Pope: Pregnant? Baby?
Mint choked on her food.
Mark: (Tapping Mint on the back) Are you ok sweetie?
Mint: (Clearing her throat) Yes
Mark: Not yet. We are still trying.
Mint was embarrassed and kicked Mark under the table lightly.
Mark: (Rubbing his legs) Oww…
Lily: Is everything ok?
Mark: Ant bite me
Mark stared at her and smiled. They all start laughing. They continued to talk and eat their dinner as the doorbell rings.
Mint: Who could that be at this time. Did you invite someone else sweetie?
Mark: No.
Mint went to open the door. As soon as she opened it Da came pushing through and walked into the dining room.
Da: How mean of you to have a dinner and not invite me darling? (Going to kiss Mark on the cheek.)
Lily: Who are you?
Da: Who am I! I am...
Mark: DA! Lets go outside and talk.
Da: Why should I, I am your girl...
Mark: (Pulling onto Da and walking out) Da, I said lets go.
Mark pulls Da out to the front of the house.
Lily: Why did you let big boss go out with that girl.
Mint: I can't stop him seeing his girlfriend
Pope: But you are his wife, you have every right to stop him.
They watched as Mark and Da were arguing at the front and then Da drove off.
Mint: Aren't you going to follow her?
Mark then got into his car and wound down the window.
Mark: Sorry to ruin the evening, but I think we should call it a night.
Then he drove off following Da. He was driving two cars behind Da when he saw her turning off into a different direction.
Mark: (Confused) Wait a minute, this isn’t the way to Da’s condo. Where is she going?
He continued to follow her to a small unit. He parked his car a few houses away and hid behind a bush. Da was knocking on the door and waited. As the door swung open a guy walked out and Da threw herself all over him and started kissing him and then they walked in. As Mark saw what was happening he was so hurt that he started to tear.
Mark: (In disbelief) How could this happen? When did this happen?
He drove back home and didn’t say a word. Took a bottle out of the cabinet and started to drink. Mint came walking in from the kitchen.
Mint: (Grabbing his hand that held the bottle) I don't think that is the best solution.
Mark: It's ok. Thanks for tonight. You should get some sleep I will be alright.
Mint: (Hesitantly) Ok. Goodnight
Mark: Goodnight.
With that Mint walked up to her room leaving Mark in the living room to drink. It was about 2 o'clock and Mint woke up seeing the lights were still open. She walked down to see that Mark was laying on the couch drunk so she packed away the cup and bottle of wine and helped him walk up the stairs. They got to the room and Mint lay Mark down on the bed. She went to grab a towel and a bowl of water and started to wipe Mark down. She hesitantly unbuttoned his shirt revealing his firm body and wiped his body. All of a sudden she felt Mark's hand grip onto hers.
Mark: (Drunkely) Da...
Mint pulled her hand away and tried to get up.
Mark: Please don't leave me...
Mint: (Pulling away and trying to get away) I am not Da please let go.
Mark: (Pulling harder and made her fall onto the bed as he went on top of her) Please don't leave me, Da
Mint: (Pushing him off) Mark wake up and see. I am not your Da.
Mark: (Grabs onto her again) Don't lie. Please don't leave me. I love you...
Mint: (Startled) Mark...I'm not...
All of a sudden Mark pushed his lips onto her mouth and started kissing her. Mint tried to fight back but soon started to relax. Mark could sense that and moved on further kissing her more passionately and laid her gently on the bed as he was taking off his shirt and threw it to the floor. He started trailing kisses down from her mouth to her cheek as his hand found hers and held onto them. His kisses then trailed down to her neck as his hands started to explore her body and then it stopped. Mint opened her eyes and looked up to find that Mark had collapsed on top of her. She tried pushing him off her a couple of times and finally succeeded only to have him pull her back and hug her from behind while still sleeping.
Mark: (Murmurs) Da, Please don’t leave me. I love…
Mark dozes off again. Mint hearing those words cries herself to sleep.
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