Irrevocably Yours

Sorry

Warning: Rated 18A for strong, sexual and suggestive language. Please heed the warning! Thanks!
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The disbelief and anger (yes, anger for the first time) on RJ's face was so visible after Maine blurted the question that she actually felt a little scared. Not that she's scared he'll physically hurt her but scared because she might have placed the last straw on his pile. Stupid, stupid Maine. You and your big mouth! How does it feel putting your foot in your mouth? Ugh! The redness that slowly creeped from his neck up to his face was so gradual and it coincided with the deep breathing he consciously put the effort to.

"That's what you wanted to talk about? Really?" RJ hissed each word as he took deliberate steps towards Maine. Maine on the other hand, unconsciously took steps back to put distance between them.

"I uhm, I....I...well, uhhhmm" she stammered. Both didn't notice Nicki coming up to them until she spoke in a hushed tone. "You two need to talk about this in private, either in your old room upstairs or go back to your house. But it needs to be settled" she asserted while looking at both of them. RJ clenched and unclenched his hand and took a deep breath.

"You're right, Ate. Maine, choose now! Upstairs or at home." RJ demanded. It took a good five minutes before Maine spoke up. She turned to her sister.
"Ate, Sebastian is sleeping with Matthew upstairs. Coleen and Rizza are with them. I'll pick him up tomorrow....

"WE! We will pick him up tomorrow" RJ interrupted. Maine turned back to her sister "yes of course. We'll pick him up tomorrow" she reiterated a little contrite. Gaaahhh! Am I ever going to get anything right tonight! Keep stuffing that foot in your mouth Maine, you're doing a great job!

"I'm just going to get my purse upstairs" Maine clarified as she half run up the stairs.

"Slow down lo..Maine! Slow down!" RJ half yelled with a shake of his head. Sheesh, does my woman ever think! God! I love you but you will be the death of me!

Maine came back downstairs after five minutes. RJ was already waiting outside and Nicki was standing by the front door.

"Goodnight Ate. Wish me luck" she said as she hugged her sister.

"Meng, you're old enough to know better" was all Nicki said.

Maine stepped out and quietly followed RJ to his car. He opened the passenger door, waited for Maine to get in and closed it after without saying a word. As he was driving away from her parents house, Maine couldn't take the silence anymore.

"RJ, I'm..." she started

"Maine, love, don't! Just don't. Not now." he muttered looking straight ahead. Maine felt like a petulant 5 year old child being reprimanded but she wisely kept her mouth shut. He called me love! That has to count for something. He must really love me. See, you insecure bitch, you created trouble for nothing!

The 20 minute drive home was quiet except for the surreptitious glances between the two. RJ badly wanted to reach out and touch Maine's hand but he couldn't trust himself to not do something stupid so he held back. He gripped the steering wheel with both hands instead. Maine, on the other hand, stayed on her side almost unmoving except for the twisting of her hands on her lap.

Finally, their house came into view. RJ pulled into the garage, stepped out of the car and hurriedly went to the passenger side with the intention of opening the door for Maine. But, when he got there Maine had already opened her door and was in the process of stepping out. That did it! That was the final straw! He couldn't hold himself back anymore. Why?!? Why can't you just stay put for once?