Hidden Desires

7. Best Friend and Lover

Leah's Point Of View

Jenn arrived at my house in the early evening, her expression heavy with the weight of whatever she had to share. As she walked into the living room, I sat on the couch, casually sipping a glass of wine, trying to keep my emotions in check.

"Leah, we need to talk," she began, her voice steady despite the sadness I could see in her eyes.

I looked up, sensing the seriousness in her tone. "What's going on, babe?" I asked, keeping my voice calm, almost as if I was ready for whatever was coming.

She took a deep breath. "Two days ago, Sofia and I went to Baskin Robbins, and we saw Angelo... with another woman. They were kissing, Leah."

I didn't react the way Jenn expected. Instead of feeling shocked or hurt, I simply took another sip of my wine and leaned back into the couch. "So, he's cheating," I said, more as a statement than a question. I could feel a strange sense of relief, like a burden had been lifted off my shoulders.

She blinked in surprise. "You don't seem upset," she said carefully.

I smiled faintly, feeling a mix of annoyance and calm wash over me. "I'm not. Jenn, I've been done with this marriage for a long time, and I was mentally checked out the day we got married. I just didn't have the guts to end it. Knowing he's cheating too? It just makes it easier for me to walk away."

Jenn, still processing my unexpected calmness, seemed to feel a mixture of unease and admiration. "So, what are you going to do?" she asked.

I set my glass down and looked her in the eye, feeling a determined glint in my gaze. "I'm going to talk to him tonight. But I'm not going to be the one begging for forgiveness. I'm going to tell him exactly what I want."

Jenn's breath hitched slightly as she absorbed the anger I felt. Without a word, she moved closer, gently guiding me back against the couch. She straddled my waist, settling into my lap, and the warmth of our bodies pressed together sent a shiver down my spine. My hands instinctively found her hips, sliding up her sides before drifting down to her ass. I squeezed gently, feeling the softness of her curves as I pulled her closer. She let out a soft sigh, leaning in to capture my lips in a slow, heated kiss. Our lips moved together, the kiss deepening as my hands explored her, mapping every inch of her body. She moaned softly into my mouth, her fingers threading through my hair, pulling me closer as the kiss became more intense.

Breaking the kiss just enough to catch her breath, she pressed her forehead against mine, her lips brushing against mine as she whispered, "I'm here, Leah. Whatever happens tonight, I'm yours."

My hands slid back up her body, caressing her sides before resting on her ass again, my fingers kneading gently. "You have no idea how grateful I am for you, baby," I murmured, my voice thick with emotion. "You've given me the strength to do what I need to do. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Jenn smiled against my lips, pressing another slow, lingering kiss to my mouth. "You don't have to worry about that," she whispered, pulling back slightly, her lips brushing against my jawline. "I'm not going anywhere."

I tilted my head back slightly, giving her more access to my neck. She took the invitation, trailing soft, open-mouthed kisses along my throat, her hands sliding up to cup my face, holding me gently as she explored my skin with her lips. I let out a soft moan, my hands gripping her ass tighter, pulling her down against me. The feel of her body pressing into mine sent a wave of heat through me, grounding me in the moment. "You make me feel alive," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion.

She pulled back slightly, her lips finding mine again in a deep, passionate kiss, pouring all her love and desire into the moment. Our tongues met, the kiss growing more intense as our bodies moved together, the air between us charged with electricity.