What's Best For You (Urban Fiction)

NINE | I'm On My Way

Anna's outfit for the day in the MM.

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Eventually the banging stopped. I didn't know what time it was because I didn't have my phone on me when the incident occurred. It sounded like Marcus was no longer in the room yet I didn't remember the sound of the door opening and closing. It was late though, I knew that. We got back to the room around 1, so I know it has to be at least 3 or 4. Maybe he fell asleep. I hope so. I needed to lay down and I needed to break out of my fear. How could I fear the man I would marry? Everyone has ugly moments, I just wasn't used to Marcus'. I got up out of the empty tub and made my way to the door, listening carefully before reaching for the door knob. I heard the sound of faint snoring, he had to be knocked out. I opened the door slowly, careful not to make a sound. I jumped at the sight. Marcus sat facing the bathroom door with his back against the wall asleep. He was waiting on my return. I tip toed over his long legs and tried to make my way to the bed. He grabbed my ankle before I got very far, firmly at first but then very gently.

"Baby... I'm sorry" he spoke through sleepy eyes and slurred words. He was half sleep but I knew his words were true. I softened up. I did want my marriage to work, and I had never felt love from any man other than Derrick, and there was no chance of me getting back with him. Truth was I was happy with Marcus, part of me still wondered what would've happened if Derrick and I ever made it work, but Marcus was my future. I loved him flaws and all.

"I know M, I know" I said softly. He smiled faintly and leaned on my leg drifting back to sleep. I giggled at his awkward slumber. He was the type of person that seemed drunk when they were sleep. It was hilarious and insanely cute. "Come on baby, get in the bed" I helped him up and we walked hand in hand to the bed. He sat down and stayed steady enough for me to pull his shirt off of him. He was already in some shorts. He grabbed me up and laid back on the bed with me. I laughed at his ways. "M come on, we need to sleep baby. You have an early flight"

"Okay.. I'm not letting go" he held me tightly in an unusual place but I found my way to comfort and soon drifted into a peaceful rest.

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I woke up to kisses all over my face. I squirmed around, trying to avoid them. I was soon being tickled and picked up out of the bed and thrown over Marcus' shoulder.

"Marcus put me down!" I kicked and screamed. He only laughed harder as he carried me through the room and out into the living room of the suite. He smoothly tossed me onto the couch and sat next to me.

"Good morning princess" he kissed my cheek.

"Good morning baby" I smiled. "Why am I up?"

He laughed at my annoyance. "I leave for the airport in about an hour and I wanted to have breakfast with you before the few days apart. Spend some time with you before we walk down the aisle." He smiled at me.

The morning was filled with talk of excitement and plans for the honeymoon in Cabo. I was beyond excited to be sharing this moment with this man. Any doubt I had in my mind about us was surely gone and I was now focused on becoming Mrs.Moore in just two days.

"I should get going baby" he said to me. I took a bite of my pancakes into my mouth as he stood to grab his MCM bookbag and Beats headphones off of the chair across from us.

"Okay baby, let me know when you board and stuff okay?"

"Of course princess. I love you" he began walking to the door and I soon followed.