My Lighthouse

Promise not to tell

Mark and Sheila decided to stay at the cottage, because going back to the swimming pool would give them a lot of remarks from the others and Mark didn't want that for Sheila. He was used to the speculations and remarks of all kind of people, but for now he didn't want that. He wanted to stay in the "I love Sheila " mood, he had said to her and she had kissed him all over until he got turned on again. When he did, Sheila suddenly stood up from the bed and left the room laughing, saying that she was going to get them something to eat. Mark warned her, that his revenge would be everything but sweet. Sheila walked back into the room. She looked at him in the most sensual way when she sneaked onto the bed like a tiger, licked his chest down to his thighs and whispered with a raspy voice, I am looking forward to that sweetheart and of she went again. Sheila wiggled with her naked butt at him and although Mark's body was on fire, he could only laugh because of the way she behaved. You are crazy! He yelled. And I love you, he whispered without her hearing it.

When Sheila was in the kitchen, preparing them something to eat, he suddenly got a strange feeling through his body. He felt so happy with Sheila, he didn't wanted this to end......never again. He looked at the door, was this it? After all those woman, his perfect woman was right under his nose all that time? He felt like they were together for years and in a way that was true. He couldn't believe the feeling she gave him. Not just in the way they made love, but in everything. She was a funny and happy woman even after everything she had been through. Although it was true what Shane had said, after the two of them got involved, she was a much happier woman than before. What would his parents think of this? They knew Sheila very well of course, after all these years. His mum would definitely think, he was making a joke. Not to mention his brothers.
Sheila came back into the bedroom, in her hands a tray with all kind of treats. Fresh orange juice, exotic kinds of fruits, olives, some little sausages and two glasses of champagne. Nothing than the best for my famous sweetheart, she said with a cynical tone of voice, blinked at him and put the tray on his nightstand. Oh shut up! He said smiling and pulled her onto the bed. He kissed her passionately and pushed her bottom against his thighs. Oh no, Sheila sighed. Not again! Mark couldn't resist laughing. Nut! Oh yes! That I want for sure, she said smiling and took a grape from the scale and put it between her teeth. Take it! she said softly but firm and bended forward. Mark felt his body respond to her voice and her body language. He softly touched her beautiful breasts first, who were so close to his chest. He squeezed them carefully before he looked at her mouth again. With his tongue he removed the grape from her lips and ate it, while he kept on looking at her. His hand gently stroke her cheek and with his other hand he took hers and put it on his chest. She felt his heart beating wildly. For you, he whispered, only for you. She slowly kissed his lips, to become more passionate within seconds and without saying anything their hearts spoke more than they could ever say with words....

Mark heard someone knock on the door, but because Sheila was still under the shower, he opened the door. Shane buddy, come in! Shane stood in front of the door, in his hand his mobile phone. He sparky, he said smiling and walked into the cottage. But Mark knew his friend better than that and immediately saw something was going on. What's up? Is Sheila here? Shane asked while he looked around. She's under the shower. Okay, because I'm afraid, I haven't got such a good news buddy. Mark frowned. Why? Someone spoke to Louis and told him about the two of you. He wasn't amused, to say the least. He just phoned me, to ask if the rumors were right. What did you tell him? Shane silenced at first. I had to say something Mark. What did you tell him Shane? Mark asked again. That it's true, but that it hadn't have any effect on your or Sheila's work. Oh Shane! Mark said a bit irritated and turned towards the large window and stared outside. Sorry, Shane. I shouldn't take it out on you. Why is Louis interfering in my life? It's not because it's your life buddy, Shane said softly as he walked up to his best friend. It's Sheila. He is furious of Sheila. He said she should have known better. He will be here within three days, Shane whispered and looked behind him. Mark turned to Shane. He is what!? And what does he think, doing here? Shane didn't answer his question, but Mark knew the answer to that himself already. Don't say anything to Sheila okay? I will talk to Louis, before he speaks to her. Shane saw the pain in his friends eyes. I don't want to loose her Shane! I love her. I finely found my soulmate and he wants to take her away from me? No! No way! Shane got scared of the expression on Mark's face. Than Mark spoke the words, where Shane was so afraid of, I will leave Westlife if he does that. I am sorry Shane... Mark stared outside into the garden and shook his head. No! Louis has controlled my life long enough. Enough is enough. I won't let go of the best thing, that happened to me in years. Shane hit Mark softly on his shoulder. Let's see shall we? Maybe it's not that bad. Let's not take over hastened decisions, before we know what he really wants.
But hé, tonight we have a barbecue at the pool bar, so let's make some fun first, okay? Mark frowned. Are you serious? Making fun, now? Shane looked back at the door where Sheila was taking a shower and whispered to Mark, you want to help her don't you? Than make fun with us and her and take care of it, that you are the first one who speaks to Louis when he's here. But Shane, be honest, I have to tell her, Louis is on his way. Then she's prepared. If I don't tell her and she finds out later, she will never forgive me. I don't think you should Mark. She works for Louis for eight years now. She is everything to him. He won't fire her. But Mark wasn't convinced. He knew Louis long enough to know that he could react to situations, completely different than they expected sometimes. I don't know. Mark stroke firmly with his hand over his face. I know at least one thing for sure. I love her more than anything, I won't let her go. I love you too, he heard Sheila saying behind him. Hi Shane, nice to see you here. Mark didn't you gave him anything to drink? She looked at the two lads, she knew so well and got suspicious by the way they behaved. Something wrong? She asked. Shane looked at Mark, afraid of what he might tell her. Mark sighed, no everything is okay. Shane came to invite us for a pool barbecue, but I doubted if you wanted to go. Sheila knew he was lying, but she played the game along him. She would notice later what was going on. She would ask Kian. He was mostly the one who couldn't keep his mouth shut.

Sheila was dressed in a beautiful black and white dress, which she got from Mark today when they were going to his hotel room to get some clothes. She noticed something different at his behavior, but she didn't understand why. She knew it had something to do with Shane's appearance at her cottage this afternoon. But both didn't want to tell her anything. They pool barbecue was lots of fun. John had arranged it and he did a hell of a good job. She complimented him on his work and although he seemed to be grateful, he acted a bit weird too. Suddenly she realized, the tension between everyone had to do with her and Mark. Since he took her away from the pool and everyone knew they were more than a working couple, people had behaved strangely towards her. Sheila grabbed John at his arm. John?! Look at me please, she demanded him. Did you speak to Louis today? I don't know what you mean, John said far to quick.  Oh please John! Be a man and show me you've got balls, she said out loud. You couldn't wait to tell him, could you? She said angry. What did he say? He's on his way to South Africa, John said softly while he looked at his hands. You fucking asshole, Sheila hissed between her teeth. If it will cost me my job, you will go down with me, believe me! I may be in love for the first time in my entire life after my ex tried to kill me, but if you want to fuck with me, you ain't seen nothing yet my friend! John felt horrible. Sure he had been jealous of Mark and when he spoke to Louis he couldn't wait to tell him. But now he heard her say this, he felt more horrible than he had ever done before. After everything she had been through, he didn't even wish her a happy life, when it was without him. I am sorry, he whispered. You are right, I am a asshole. I shouldn't have done that. Sheila looked at him with anger in her eyes. No John, you shouldn't have. She turned around mad and walked away, into the hotel. She needed a drink without anyone seeing her, because she was upset. Very upset. John had been an asshole because he told Louis, but the thing that hurt her the most, was that Mark knew and he had decided not to tell her. So that's what Shane came to talk to him about this afternoon. Why did he decided not to tell he? Did he have second thoughts? Did Louis force him to brake up before it had begun? She ordered a Martini at the bar and emptied it at once. One more please, she asked the bartender. She closed her eyes and felt so empty. This was the feeling, she was so afraid of. Finally letting someone tear down her walls, after so long and then she got vulnerable and maybe she did lost her focus a little, because of that. And maybe he had a good reason not telling her, but she wasn't intending to tell him that she knew. It would be a great test, to see if he really loved her. Again she emptied the glass at once and ordered another one. Let's see where it brings us, she said softly but actually she didn't wanted to test him at all. Because admitting that she would be testing him, meant she didn't trust him completely anymore......