I sat in front of the cage-like wire that separated Marlon and I. He sat on one side and I sat on the other. He hooked his fingers around the wire and I touched his finger nails that peaked through.
"I brought something." I smiled with a tear coming down my cheek. Out of my small Bad was a pouch. Once I opened it, two golden rings fell onto the table.
"He can't keep that, Miss." The Officer nearby informed me. With red eyes, I looked to him feeling hopeless.
"Please. Just for now." I begged. Marlon couldn't even find the courage to look up at the officer. All he did was hold onto that wire as if it was his last ounce of pride.
After taking my white handkerchief, I wiped away a tear then slowly slid the larger ring onto Marlon's finger. He didn't dare remove his hand from he barrier between us to look at us.
"I want to touch you." He coughed out, looking into my eyes. "I want to get out of here."
"You've gotta year to go, buddy." The officer chimed in. I looked at the man in blue wearily, then back to Marlon who wore a dark navy uniform.
"Marlon darling, you'll be home in no time. Then we can be together for good." I reminded him with a weak smile. "I just wish you hadn't stolen that necklace."
"I did it for us. So that he would get locked away and be out of our lives." Marlon growled.
"You could've gotten me killed." I spat at him. "You know Frank is in..."
I looked down the row at the dozens of men speaking to their loved ones. Some looked more dangerous than others. I was sure at least one was listening in on our conversation.
"I'm your wife, Marlon. I just want you to get home, that's all." I touched his hand.
"I'll be home soon, baby. Just wait." He reassured me. The bell rang and the men began standing. Marlon still sat with his hand touching mine.
An officer nudged him, causing him to stand up from his seat. Marlon joined the other men in a straight line before they were led back to their confinement.
All I could've desired was for Marlon to be with me once again.
That's all I could've wished for.
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Discipline & Desire
FanfictionVictoria Caldwell wasn't expecting for her world to turn upside down after signing up for Mr. Brando's class. He seemed like the average professor, the only thing standing out being his good looks. After a heated affair arises between student & teac...
