Part 19 (1/2)

”Welcome home darling.” Crystal who never showed much emotion kissed Miranda on her cheek in a loving way.

”Hey guys...” That's it Miranda? Jesus you sound like you've lived off the street your whole life.

”Oh my! Is that who I think it is?” Leon's screech was heard as he made his way down the stairs.

”Hey girlfriend! Ooooh I love the urban look,” he hugged her and spun her around.

”Leon, oh my G.o.d how are you?”

”I'm f.u.c.king fantastic baby, more to the point how are you?” He was pointing at her body up and down, ”love that look, it says f.u.c.k the world.” Miranda laughed.

”Language Leon” Crystal was grinning Miranda felt a little embarra.s.sed by the attention she was getting, she wore colorful leggings with black ankle boots, a white flowing singlet with a picture of a hand flipping the bird.

”Yes cla.s.sy,” came Crystal's famous sarcasm.

”Mr. deAngelo dinner will be served in an hour.” Maria informed them.

”Thank you Maria.”

Alec watched the house come to life as soon as Miranda entered. She belonged there with him and that's all there is to it. He noticed Miranda was trying really hard to not allow her anxiety to take over. Having her feel so welcome eased a little of the tension.

The moment Toni came to greet him she did a double take as soon as she noticed Miranda. ”Hey... Why didn't you tell me you were coming?”

”Oh... Um, I thought I'd surprise you...” Alec watched as Toni embraced Miranda, Miranda was extremely awkward.

It seemed that Toni seemed a little maybe irritated by Miranda being here, it must be getting obvious to her that Alec's interest was a little more than friendly toward Miranda... Oh well the sooner she knew the sooner he could get on with what he wanted to do. She was clearly p.i.s.sed at the attention Miranda was getting. Staying so close to Alec like he would escape her. Alec had to tread lightly, Toni hadn't said much to Miranda. Miranda did not push, her guilt was obvious.

”Well come on Hun let's go to your room and organize a whole new wardrobe for you.” Leon was always so excitable.

”Thanks Leon but I won't be staying for long.” Miranda was avoiding Alec, afraid she had pushed too far.

”Oh you have a room?” came Toni's displeased voice.

”Miranda this is getting tiresome, go to your room and do as you're told.” Alec voice left no room for argument.

”I've got clothes already...”

”Miranda!” Alec had enough, he stared her till she looked down and huffed her way up the stairs. A little like a brat but still adorable. Toni didn't seem to like that at all.

”Wow such a fuss for Mira.” Toni wasn't happy. Alec took her hand and led her to the family room. Carlos went back to work and Crystal went to finish off in Alec's office.

”Come here,” he dragged her on his lap. ”You're p.i.s.sed?”

”We've only been home for a few days, you couldn't wait to see Mira! I love her to bits but I mean she's more at home here than I am and I'm your wife. Is there something I should know?”

”Toni...” He thought perhaps he should just tell her now, just do it... Say it and see what happens.

”Did you f.u.c.k her?” He drew in a deep breathe, here goes nothing.

”Yes Toni I f.u.c.ked her.” With that Toni stared at him in disbelief. She began crying. ”Baby...” He cuddled her to sooth her. ”Shhhh” Yet her tears stirred nothing in Alec.

Was strange that only Miranda's tears made his l.u.s.t reach new heights. ”Listen, it goes beyond just a f.u.c.k, I did not f.u.c.k her to hurt you, there is a history between her and I, I never said anything because, well I wanted you to marry me, I made sure she did not say anything to you also, she did not want to break your heart.” He said as he lifted her chin.

Finally after she settled Toni looked at Alec with a heart wrenching look. This wasn't going well at all.

”Tell me... Tell me this history, how dumb am I? I had a feeling that there was more at play... I had a feeling, I knew it, tell me Alec did you f.u.c.k her while engaged to me? After we got married?” He ran a hand over his mouth.

”Yes. I am done lying to you, Toni sit down.” He said to her when she moved of him. ”I have been with Miranda for a while now, she left me the time you and her met. I found her, but that was after I fell in love with you, she had no idea.” He lied about the after I fell in love with you bit.

”So what, you fell in love with me and f.u.c.k her? Why marry me? Do you know how humiliating this is? My best friend lied to me, betrayed me and f.u.c.ked my husband... I have been nothing but nice to her, I loved her like my sister and she f.u.c.ked you?” He could feel the hurt in her voice.

”It is a little more complicated than that.”

”Oh what she felt guilty afterwards, did you, or did you happen to forget you are married? How many times did you f.u.c.k her after you met me?” He might as well come clean.

”Three or four times...” She nodded. ”Toni, it is not like that, the thing is...”

”Does she know you are telling me this? Tell me does she know that you are coming clean, did she want you to tell me?” He honestly had no idea.

”No, she does not know, I am telling you this because I don't want to lie to you...” She gave him a sad bitter smile.

”So what now? Do we divorce?” He shook his head. This could work out in his favor, having her here and accepting of his relations.h.i.+p with Miranda might be just what the doctor ordered.

”Toni, do you want to divorce me?” She wiped her tears.

”I don't know, I don't know anything any longer. How am I supposed to take her being here, and you doing what you did?”

”Listen think about it, for a little while, don't act on rash decisions. Take it as it comes.” Toni shook her head.

”You're asking for a lot there Alejandro....” She said walking away.

Dinner was awkward to say the least. Miranda sat beside Crystal and opposite Alec. Keeping her eyes down for most of the meal because she didn't want to witness the married couple act all lovingly toward each other. Toni seemed to be ignoring her, she had no idea what that was about, it was obvious that she did not want her to be here... And she had every right to feel that way. The guilt was eating her alive. She found it very hard to look at her.

”Um, Carlos would you be able to give me a lift home? I have to go to work early.” Alec lifted his eyes. He raised an eyebrow.

”Miranda, I already told you, you stay here, Leon has set you up, you don't need to go home.” She frowned not looking at Toni.

”I can't, I need to go home.”

”Tough.” That was Alec's way of saying shut the f.u.c.k up.

”Its fine Mira, Alec told me everything, no need to act all innocent like, I get it, your f.u.c.king my husband.” Miranda felt her world freeze... He told her? Not being able to sit through another second of it...this was way too much After dinner Miranda excused herself and made her way to her room, she cried and cried after closing the door.

Showered and in a black satin nightie Miranda was ready for bed. Her day had been emotionally charged, all she wanted to do was sleep. Hopping into her bed, about to lay down when she heard a knock at the door. ”Yeah?”

Toni walked in the room. Miranda was speechless. What the h.e.l.l did she want?

”Cozy set up Mira.” Toni walked in and actually sat on her bed. ”You enjoy ruining my marriage? f.u.c.king my husband and moving into my house.” Miranda didn't know how to respond.

”Toni I don't know what Alec told you...”