Tasha felt guilty standing there listening but she was afraid to move. She was afraid if she did they might notice she was there.
She’d known that they were still having problems but not to this extent. Looking at them downstairs no one would have ever known. She quietly and slowly turned around, then went back down the stairs before they discovered she’d overheard their conversation.
Tasha ended up outside in the garden. It was really the only place that wasn’t occupied by a lot of people.
She looked around thinking that if her backyard looked like this, she would never want to leave it. A person could get lost out here. It was perfect…and peaceful.
The night truly was lovely…the stars were out and the moon was full. It was a little chilly but that was okay. She walked out a little further pretending that for just a little while everything was all right in her world.
What was she going to do about Eric? Every day the distance between them seemed to get wider and wider no matter what she tried. Her great plan for tonight was a bust. He didn’t seem the least bit interested or turned on by her makeover. It wasn’t the first time that Tasha wondered if there was someone else. If she were honest he’d been sharing her at least emotionally for a while too.
The sound of the back doors opening and someone coming out into the garden was disappointing. She really didn’t want to share her sense of solitude with anyone just yet and wished to be alone for just a few more minutes.
Tasha couldn’t see who’d come out because she was hidden behind all the lush trees and flowers. However, before she could announce her presence, she heard two hushed but angry voices.
It had to be the full moon with everyone fighting on such a beautiful night. She decided it might be better to stay hidden since the couple seemed to be in a full blown fight. One of the voices became very clear. It was Sabrina.
“Stop it already! I told you that I would call you tomorrow. Being out here together like this is just not smart.”
His voice was low and frustrated, “I don’t know how much longer I can keep playing these games with you. Either we are going to be together or we’re not.”
“I need more time.”
“For what? People don’t throw birthday parties for someone they plan to divorce. Are you going to screw him tonight too?”
It suddenly got quiet. Tasha tried to listen harder but it was difficult. She still couldn’t make out the guys voice. It didn’t really sound like Daniel but it could have been him.
Sabrina tried to silence her lover with a kiss.
She pulled away hoping her kisses would keep him at bay for a little while longer. She gently touched his cheek, “You know I don’t love him. The timing is just not right. Baby…please just be a little more patient. I promise, I’ll call you tomorrow and we’ll make plans.”
He held her hand to his cheek, and then turned it so he could kiss the inside. “Sabrina, I don’t want a call. I need to see you before I fly out...I need to be so deep inside you that you won’t remember your own name.”
His words and knowing that he could back them up were getting Sabrina excited. “Okay we’ll meet tomorrow. But, you have to go back inside the party and act normal. Tim already suspects something is up.”
That was the wrong answer because the man exploded, “I don’t give a damn. You’re leaving him!”
Sabrina did her best to calm him down. But, she also had to make some things clear, “Look, I love you but I’m not leaving this relationship broke. The prenuptial has parameters. When I ask for the divorce, Tim is going to make sure that it is strictly enforced. So, a little more time is all I’m asking for. Then, it’ll just be you and me.”
He looked doubtful and as if he were about to protest. She put her hands up as if to ward him off before she spoke again.
“You’re lucky that you don’t have to deal with any of this. Your….I can’t even say her name because it makes me nauseous…but…she’s so far gone that she would never dream in a million years that you would leave her to be with someone else.”
They’d been alone long enough and Sabrina was feeling antsy, “Look, you’ve got to go…now. We’ve been out here too long already.
Sabrina kissed him one last time before ushering him away from her. Then thought to herself, she had no intention of leaving Tim. She’d be crazy.
Once Tasha heard the man leave, she came out from behind the bushes. Sabrina looked up startled and sputtered, “Tasha…jeez…what are you doing out here? Why are you always lurking and jumping out of bushes?”
“I just came out here for some fresh air. You invited someone you’re having an affair with to Tim’s party? I thought you said you were going to try to make your marriage work?”
Sabrina was relieved apparently Tasha hadn’t seen who she’d been in the garden with. “Please get off of your high and mighty soap box. I plan to end it with him tomorrow.”
Tasha put her hands on her hips, “Well, it sounded like you were going to go screw him tomorrow. And, please don’t use me as your excuse to get away tomorrow either.”
Sabrina pressed her two fingers
