Trial of Marriage 2

Part 21

Trey needed last night, their love making was sensual and heartfelt and it’s what had been missing. Not being able to touch her he was starting to doubt himself, but the love and attraction was still there. Tonight was the party the firm was throwing and tomorrow his wife wanted to renew their vows. He’s going to move the Earth to make sure she gets her wish. The office was closed today so that everyone could prepare for the evening. He had already picked up his tux and had gotten a haircut yesterday. About to start the shower he heard the doorbell ring. 

Angelique was at the door with Chad when he got downstairs. “We’re getting ready for this evening.” 

“Ang,” he said wrapping his arm around her. “I got it. “Chad, what are you doing here?” 

He looked at them both, rather cozy the two of them seemed. “I wasn’t aware there was something going on.” 

“Trey’s been nominated for an award and his firm is throwing him a big party. So you see we really need to get ready.” 

“I see, well I won’t take a lot of your time, however, Bryn asked me to see you about the Johnson’s edits on their design. I’m meeting with them first thing in the morning.” 

She sighed. “Fine. Trey this shouldn’t take longer than fifteen minutes. Take your shower and about time you’re done I will be finish here.” 

Trey looked at Chad questioningly. “I’ll be upstairs if you need me.” 

“Okay. Come on Chad we can go in the kitchen.” 

He followed her and took a seat at the table. “How are you?” 

“I’m fine.” 

He reached for her hand but she moved it. “It’s not like that, I backed off remember?” 

She looked back at the door making sure they were alone. “Please don’t speak of it. Yes, I know and thank you for that, really. Can we just leave it behind us?” 

“Well that depends?” 

“On what?” 

“If you’re make a toast to us trying to be friends or at least civil.” 

“I can do that, is mineral water okay?” 

“It’s fine.” It was better than fine because when she turned her back to pitch the bottles he dropped a pill into her glass. 

He lifted his cup. “To your husband having a nice evening and you and I seeing eye to eye.” 

She lifted her glass tapping it against his. “Cheers.” 

As Angelique stated she helped Chad and had him out the door before Trey returned downstairs. T.J. was over Trey’s parents, they were watching him for the evening. It wasn’t until she got out the shower that she started to feel ill. Her stomach felt queasy and she felt nauseas. 

No, don’t do this to me tonight, she thought standing at the sink splashing water on her face. 

“It’s only going to be a couple hours, I can do this,” she said wiping her face with a wash cloth. 

She managed to finish getting ready, but she still was feeling awful. Tonight was important for Trey and she was going to force herself to be there for him. Before leaving she drank a glass of ginger ale hoping it was ease her stomach a bit. 

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The place was packed when they arrived. Lawyers from all over Pittsburgh and even a few from out of town had received invitation to the event. This was his thing and although she was proud of him, if it wasn’t being given in his honor she would have opted out of coming.