The Perfect Affair

Chapter 21

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Chapter 21..

--two days later --

It was now time to board the plane; she made the decision - and the right decision, at least she thought, to go visit John in Florida. There was going to be numerous opportunities to visit Shane, and her heart was tugging to see John. Maybe, he was turning out to be more than a friend.

--at John's home--

"I'm so glad you came." John said hugging her with his good arm.

"I'm glad I came too." Natalie said taking her luggage to the guest room. "So what are we doing tonight?"

"I'm not allowed to have sex for the next 48 hours." John said sitting on the bed.

"Damn, I guess I'm going home, then." Natalie joked.

"You're bad, you know that."

"I know. I entertain you." Natalie said unpacking her luggage. "But what are we doing tonight?"

"Pizza, beer and a movie?"

"Sounds pretty good to me, Cena."

"Does anyone know you're down here?"

"Trish and Nickie and that's all that matters." Natalie said dialing up the pizza joint.

"I see."

-- later on that night --

They were resting on the couch, when they started having a meaningful conversation.

"So what led you to Shane?"

"To tell you the truth, John, I don't know. He just asked me out and I was out of character, said yes. I guess the rest is history."

"I see."

"I don't think I ever really loved Shane." Natalie said startling herself with the little confession.

"And you're married to him?"

"I think I just gave up finding what made me happy. I find I did that when I got with Shane - gave up a lot of things that made me happy."

"That's a shame. You shouldn't change yourself for someone who supposedly loves you."

"I know this."

"I don't see how someone like you could end up with someone like Shane."

"I almost didn't. He cheated on me the night before the wedding." Natalie couldn't believe she was telling him her love story.

"What??" John couldn't believe what kind of man would ever cheat on this woman.

"The night before my wedding, I had left something in his room and I walked in and he was sleeping with his ex-wife."

"Why'd you marry him?"

"Because he threatened me." Natalie said quietly; she never told anyone that.

"What?"

"He told me he'd ruin my career and all this other stuff if I didn't marry him. That him and Marissa was only a one-time thing. I was stupid enough to believe him."

"I see. What else could you have done? I cant believe he cheated on you. That's just retarded." John exclaimed rubbing her back.

"You're only saying that because you like me."

"And because you shouldn't be with someone who doesn't love you for you. You are one amazing woman and I'm not just saying that. I know what it takes for you to be here, and I'm so glad you came - at least you're going after something that makes you happy." John said as he kissed the top of her forehead. "I'm getting tired, are you?"

"Yeah, let me clean up and I'll go to bed. Don't worry about helping, John. I'll go to bed." Natalie said as she started cleaning up.

"I can at least watch." John winked.

"You're creative, Cena."

"And sexy, talented in bed, and good-looking - anymore adjectives?"

"Haha. Funny. Okay, I'm heading to bed."

-- the next morning --

Today, was the first morning in awhile, but Natalie woke up with a smile on her face. Last night was amazing; she felt she could tell John anything and she really couldn't believe how much she opened up to him - but she was so comfortable with him. Maybe that pros and cons list.. Could come back into action.