Tainted Love

One Year Ago

Alexander Peterson drove back home with his secretary. He had left an important document behind and had to pick it up. He was the CEO of Evans Mechanics. He made it into the list of the first twenty successful entrepreneurs in the country.

Despite his success and marriage, one of the luxuries he enjoyed is women. His infidelity was a tale a toddler could tell.

His girlfriends did not mind his marital status. They flaunt their bodies for his fame, looks, social status, riches and possibly a position at his firm.

As large as his chain of girlfriends was, he was not the type that made the first move on women but whenever he was done, he moved on.

Alex's secretary Marie Tanner was one of the gold-diggers who got a position in his company with such motives. After a few weeks of flirting she got his attention and had him in her palms.

The afternoon was hot and the weather was not friendly, Alex walked up to Marie and asked, "I would like you to come home with me. I have some stuff to pick up."

"Oh! Yes sir". Marie responded, she was overly joyful. She knew this was her chance. She had caught him stealing glances at her.

"This isn't about picking some stuff alone... but why his house? He must have liked me so much", she thought and blushed.

Alex pulled over at his residence and opened the door lavishly for Marie. She made her way down clumsily and rubbed her full chest on him. She blew out a subtle apology while Alex grinned seductively and led her in. It was indeed a welcomed invitation.

Once inside, Alex pulled off his shoes and struggled out of his suit. "It is quite hot, the air conditioners are switched off". He complained.

It was a perfect opening for Marie, she drew closer and asked flirtatiously, "Sir, can I help you with that?"

"What?... Oh! Of course, thanks."

Marie walked closer and pulled off his suit with ease, she proceeded to unknot his tie.

Alex held back the tie but Marie did not back down; she smiled cozily and slowly dragged down his hand. Alex took the hint and released his grips.

She flung the tie on the sofa and unbuttoned his shirt lazily to reveal well toned muscles laid over broad shoulders. 

"Do you go to the gym? Your muscles are something else." "Yeah! I ... Wow! That feels so good," Alex said hoarsely.

*****

Lisa Peterson drove in. She was done earlier with the audit at her store. She pulled into the garage and noticed her husband's car carelessly parked within the premises. "Is Alex back?" She thought as she approached the mansion.

"Boss is back," the gatekeeper said mischievously. Lisa nodded and made her way in.

"Why is he home so early? Hope he isn't sick or something," she thought and hastened her steps.

'Alex'! She called out worriedly. The main entrance was left open, which was unusual. She stepped in and saw heaps of clothes. Some on the sofa while some on the floor. They were followed by a trail of female's clothes and underwear. The trail ended in front of the bedroom.

"Let it not be what I am thinking," Lisa prayed silently and flung the door open.

"Yeah... Marie... you are so sweet... yes..." Lisa heard Alex's voice sounding out from the bedroom. 

Marie moaned with pleasure while Lisa watched on with her mouth wide open.

"Alex!" Lisa screamed but Alex disregarded her.

Lisa watched on in dismay as her husband ignored her presence. He was with another woman on their matrimonial bed and made her watch. Tears built up in her eyes. She was overwhelmed with bitterness.

Marie shook herself from beneath Alex. She gathered her strength, rose up and ran past Lisa. She went for her clothes, abandoned her underwear, pulled on her gown and took to her heels.

Lisa was too surprised to react. She stood like a statue and watched as Marie made her way out. It was the first for Lisa. Alex has never brought a wh*r* into their home or it was the first time she would catch him doing so.

Lisa was restless, she paced the room and tears spilled as she waited for Alex to emerge.

Alex emerged from the bathroom, he was surprised that Marie was gone while her brassiere and panties laid strewn on the floor. He smirked and walked past his wife like she did not exist.

"Alex! I demand an explanation," Lisa said heatedly.

"An explanation? You saw it all. Do you want me to tell you how sweet she was?"

Lisa couldn't take it anymore. She walked towards him and struck him hard on the face. Alex returned a resounding slap and said calmly, "It's not as if you ain't aware of my escapades, so why the sh*t? You hypocrite. Do you know why we are still married? It's because I don't want gossip about my broken marriage flying all around else, I would have left you to freely carry out my enterprise."

"Not to my face! Not in the house! Not in our bed.. You humiliated me," Lisa yelled and wept. "Oh! Is that it? Tell me, what's so special about the bed? I will have another one delivered tomorrow," Alex said calmly and walked out.

He returned a few minutes later to pick up the documents he had come to pick, "that sl*t, I almost forgot this again," he muttered and walked out to get his car.

Lisa cried bitterly. She was bitter beyond consolation. She put a call to her friend who rushed over to hear her out.

"What humiliation! Lisa, I have told you to leave this man! He will be the death of you! If you are tied to him because of his wealth, do you know how much he will pay for alimony? Well, I know you ain't the type that is crazy about money but I am really going crazy. What is your problem? Why are you doing this to yourself ? He will ruin you!" Jane said to Lisa and pulled her into her embrace.

"I love him... I love him dearly," Lisa muttered whilst Jane shook her head in irritation.

Present

It was late in the night. Alexander Peterson rushed into the house and called out for his wife. He searched frantically from room to room but she was not in any.

He was going crazy. The gatekeeper had told him that his wife wasn't in but yelled at him and rushed in.

All thanks to Marie, he was losing Lisa and he knew it. He knew that for one that Lisa will never stay with him after learning that he had impregnated his mistress. "This might be the last straw that breaks the camel's back but we can fix this", Alex thought and resumed his search.

After a fruitless search, he walked into the living room and picked up the divorce papers. His wife's signature was boldly sitting on the papers.

"This is not going to happen!" Alex yelled. He tore the papers and flung the pieces up in the air.

"Hurray! Come play with us". His youngest son; Sammy saw the papers flying up in the air and called out to Jerry; his elder brother.

"What about mum?" J