The fill-in wife - Episode 9

 

Derrick:

What's that vibration? I roll over a little then feel something warm and soft against my thigh. I find myself burrowing into the warmth until my sleep muddled brain clicks and the events of last night filter in. I remember seeing Rose and then taking those shots. God, what did I do? Please don't be Rose. Don't be Rose . I recite the mantra in my head as I slowly blink one eye open to survey the situation and the first thing I see is bare skin. Fair with patches of dirt. Certainly not Rose. Both my eyes widen as the sleepy form beside me mumble incoherently in her sleep then roll over to face me. I nearly fall off the wooden table as both our eyes clash. Maya. We both bolt out of the table we were both lying on earlier. Dear God! I did come to make sure she was okay last night! How did the both of us get here? She's wearing my shirt and nothing else and it's glaring what happened between us. I open my mouth to say something, but I end up looking like a fish outside water as no words come out of my open mouth.
"No no no no no. Please tell me it's not what I think!" Is what finally get out of my mouth and I see her face visibly fall.
"If you're thinking that you slept with trash, then you are thinking right. And multiple times last night if I might add!" She spit out angrily

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. That wasn't what I was going to say. I mean, she isn't trash! Why is she angry? I'm just shocked and confused! I scratch my head awkwardly as I watch her angrily pick her clothes up from the floor. She isn't even looking at me. I sigh tiredly then rest against the table and that's when I see it. Blood. On the table. Who's hurt? My eyes move from the table to Maya who's trying to take off my shirt without exposing herself to me and my eyes meet the blood stains on her thigh. My eyes widen in realisation. What have I done? She still has her back to me and I notice her shoulders are shaking really bad. I take the two steps to bring me closer to her and whisper her name.
"Maya, look at me damn it!" I yell frustrated. I need answers. That's when I hear a strangled sound that sounds so pained. Something tighten around my heart.
"Sweet girl." I whisper as I place my hand lightly on her shoulder. She whip around angrily at my touch and blazing eyes meet mine.
"Don't call me that, you jerk!" She hit her balled up fist against my chest.
"You people never give me a break! Did I do anything wrong?! I didn't ask for my mom to abandon me! I didn't ask to an abusive step father who made me end up in a trashcan! I don't deserve all these! I just go about life trying to ignore the fact that nobody wants me but you all always find a way to shove it in my face! You know what? I'm done with this place! Can't take it anymore! You came in here last night, had your way with me and It was am am-- amaz--" She choke on her words and I see the pained look on her face. Shit! I'm such a jerk. I must have forced myself on her and she hated it. Why do I feel like such a failure for that?
"I--it hurts-- I---" she tries to get words out but clutch on my shirt that's she's still wearing as if to elevate the great pain in her chest. I can't take it anymore. I pull on the hand against her chest and pull her into my arms.
"Let---m--me---go!" She stutters as I rub soothing circles on her back.
"Shhh sweet girl. It's okay to cry. Get it out." I whisper. This seems to break the dam as her body shake with the intensity of her sobs.
I move slowly to the table without letting go of her and sit with her on my laps. She cries on my neck while I pat her back and let her get all her pain out. I don't know why but hearing her cry out her heart makes me want to murder someone. I want to make her feel better. I want to take my sword and slay all her demons. I laugh inwardly at my thoughts. I am no Prince charming. I took her virginity and hours later felt appalled by the thought of being with her. Maybe I am not her Prince charming but I'll make things right by her. I'm going to remove the trash can name tag on her and make people respect her. But how can I do this?
"I got you wet." I am brought back to the present by Maya's soft voice
"Huh?"
"My tears. Your shoulder's all wet now." She explains and I shrug it off.
"You did have a lot of tears stored up. It was like a dam was let open." I tease and she blush.
"I am sorry. I shouln---"
"Shh" I place my index finger against her soft lips. I can't believe I got to kiss them but can't remember any of it. Damn tequila!
"Okay boss." She says lightly and make an impression of zipping her mouth close. This makes me smile.
She's like a breath of fresh air. She always knows how to make me smile. She wiggle a little on my lap and I'm reminded that she's still wearing just my shirt and I swallow a groan. Yup, I better remove her from my laps before I do something she obviously wouldn't want.
I place my hands on her hips and pull her up.
"Oh." Is all she says as her eyes go down to my naked chest then down to my abs then boxer brief. I should get dressed! Don't want to scar her further.
"I'm sorry about my um undressed state. Where's my trousers? Oh there they are." I mumble sheepishly as I whip my pants off the corner of the table and pull it on. Maya turns around to give me privacy and I berate myself yet again for taking advantage of such an innocent thing.
"Your phone kept ringing last night." Maya says quietly without turning to face me. I pull my phone out of my pocket and see multiple calls from Rose and few text messages.

Read " Falling For Innocence " by the same author ( Ameh juliet )

. I don't bother to read them before deleting them. I'm about to drop my phone when I notice a single text from my lawyer.

*DID YOU FIND THE PERFECT CANDIDATE LAST NIGHT? - ATTORNEY P*

As soon as I read the text, I look up to stare at Maya's back. Did I find the perfect candidate? Of course I did! This will solve everything! I'll get my revenge on my family and Maya will get to live the life she deserves and get to walk away with millions! She'll be able to achieve any dreams she has. She'll be able to leave this town she hates so much and I can trust her.
"Are you done dressing up?" Maya turn to face me and on the spur of the moment, I go down on one knee. Thank God I always carry the ring I bought for Rose with me.
"What are you doing?" Maya asks with narrowed eyes and thinned lips. I unhook the chain around my neck and the engagement ring slip from it into my palm.
"Will you marry me sweet girl?" I say and I think Maya eyes will fall off with how wide they get at my words.

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