What is love? [PAUSED]

Chapter 16

Once we got back to the hotel room, we both sat on the bed and Daniel started talking.

" Babe, please forgive me the things I said and what I did to you. I hate seeing you upset and angry because of me. I know I know I was being an ass to you this morning and I had no right to be because you never did anything to me, I was just angry about what my-...... I was angry about something and I took it out on you and I was really wrong for that. I don't want you mad at me anymore, you know I promise to no longer take my anger out on you. Just don't be mad at me " He said looking down.

" But why were you so angry? What happened?" I ask.

" * Sighs* T-toyin, I-I honestly don't want to talk about that " he says rubbing the back of his neck.

" But if you talk about it, then maybe I could help you, " I say rubbing his arm.

" Really, I don't want to talk about it, " He says.

" Daniel I-

" Toyin, please let's not talk about this...not now, " He says grabbing my hand looking into my eyes. I sigh.

" Okay we don't have to talk about it, " I say.

" So..am I forgiven?" He asks.

" ....Yea, " I say smiling. " But if you ever grab me like that again, whether dreaming or not...It will not be pleasant "

" I can't control what I do...but, I'll try " He says.

" You will or there won't be an us. I'm not staying in a relationship with an abusive guy, " I say taking my hand back.

" Okay, I will never put my hands on you, " He says.

" Promise " I say sticking my pinkie out.

" ....promise, " He says hooking our pinkies.

" Now that that is settled...who was that dude?" He asks.

" A friend " I say.

" What friend? What's his name? What does he want from you? Why? He can't just want to be friends with you...I mean come on look at you baby, " He says pulling me onto his lap and kissing my cheek.

" Oh stop it, " I giggle. " And yeah, he just wants to be friends "

" Is he gay?" He asks scrunching up his face.

" No, no he is not gay. He is straight " I say.

" Are you sure?" He asks.

" Positive, " I say.

" How are you sure? What did you guys do in that bar?" He asks furrowing his eyebrows.

" We didn't do anything. We couldn't have even done anything, people were in the bar " I say.

" That didn't stop me. This girl and I did it behind the bar...and it was filled. You wanna know how we did it, without people hearing us?...Okay okay, I'll tell you. I sat her on my p-

" I don't want to know " I say getting up and walking into the bathroom.

" But I wasn't finished. I sat her on my p-

" Daniel!!! " I shout.

" * Laughs * Okay Okay, I'm won't say anymore " He laughs. I roll my eyes and shut the door.

****

Later on that night, we actually went to one of the couples activities.

" Hey it good to finally see you guys. I've been expecting you guys for a while now " Says the counselor Twinkie? Yea, I'm pretty sure it was that.

" Sorry, we've been having some problems...we need to figure out ourselves " Daniel says.

" Oh okay, well that is good. Come on come on, let's join the rest " He says turning around.

" Ladies on that side, men on that side " He says. Anesthesia and I walk over to the ladies side while Daniel and Eugene went to the men's side.

" Okay we are going to begin the game. Are y'all ready?" He asks.

" Yea!! " Everyone else besides me. What are we doing?

" ..............Go!!" He shouts

*****

" What the Hell was that?" I ask out of the breath.

" Oh my, that was so much fun. We should do that again, " Anesthesia says clapping her hands and surprisingly not out if breath.

" How are you not tired? " I ask hunched over.

" I've done this before, plenty of times....I am used to it, " She shrugs.

" That was fabulous guys, you all did a great job. Thank you for your time today, I'll see you all tomorrow. Have a good nights rest " Twinkie smiles. Everyone starts grabbing their things and starting to leave.

" You have fun?" Daniel asks putting his arm around my shoulder.

" I'm hot, tired, and sweaty...do not touch me, " I say shrugging his arm off.

" Well then, how rude " He says pretending to be hurt. I roll my eyes and start for the door.

" Where you going? Wait up " He shouts jogging over to me.

" I am going to get freshen up, " I say pushing the door open.

" We are also going to freshen up, " Anesthesia says walking up with Eugene.

" Okay then, " I say. We walk through the hotel hallway and start for the lobby. Once we reached the lobby area when went to the elevators. I pressed the elevator button and we waited. A few seconds later the elevator dinged and the door opened. We were about to get in when we heard Daniel's name being called.

" Daniel!" The voice shouts. We all turn our head to the right and we see a tall skinny pretty brunette walking towards us.

" Oh shit, " I hear Daniel mumble. I turn towards him.

" Who is that?" I ask.

" Daniel Dwayne Simmons the third what the hell are you doing here?" The brunette asks once she reaches us.

" Anita, how did you know I was here?" He asks rubbing the back of his neck.

" Don't ask me no damn question. I'm the only one who should be asking questions " She says folding her arms. " Now answer me! What are you doing at a fucking couples retreat?!"

" I'm...I-

" Who are you?" Anesthesia asks. Anita looks her up and down.

" Who the fuck are you, bitch?" Anita asks.

" Bitch?! Oh Hell nah. Hold my purse " She says shoving her purse into Eugene's chest then she took off her shoes and her earrings.

" Okay, okay chill baby " Eugene says grabbing her and pulling her back.

" She won't do nothing " Anita says.

" You are so lucky I am being held back " Anesthesia says struggling to get out of his grip.

" Oh yea, by the way I am his wife " She smiles.

" Wife!!" I shout.

" Yea Wife, you got a problem with that?" She asks raising an eyebrow.

" Yea skank, I'm his Girlfriend " I say stating the truth. I am not going to lie about being his fiancee.

" Girlfriend? What the Hell is she talking about? " She asks looking at Daniel who was looking at the floor.

" Yea what is she talking about? You told us she was your fiancee, " Anesthesia says now calm.

" I-I-I can explain guys, " He says looking up.

" Don't even bother trying to explain, I'm gone " I say getting onto the elevator and pressing the close the button and my floor. How could he? He lied about being married, he told everyone he was single. And we just on good terms and now this happens? I can't believe him, he probably even has kids. Whatever was between us, is now over. I am not going to stay in a relationship with a man who lied about being single. Once I get to the hotel room, I am packing my shit and leaving.