My pulse was beating fiercely, as I considered his motives knowing against my will that I already guessed one of them because he was kissing me and I had not been the only one to become so fiercely aroused. I discovered that as my body was responding to his kisses but Marc was responding the same way.I have to make myself remember other things, and remind myself that Marc reacted to all attractive women with the same force. It was a purely physical reaction in him and I was not going to let him use me for some creepy satisfaction of his appetite. Although it had been his own infidelity that had destroyed our marriage, it was already clear to me that Marc felt he was the one with the grievances. His whole attitude indicated that he felt I was the one to blame. I spun around and started walking downstairs as I had to control myself and not allow my emotions to get better off me and the first thing first, I need to call up my son as I have not spoken to him since morning.As I walked down I saw Ada was arranging the flowers and told me to come to the dining area to have lunch but I was not interested in eating right now as I had to call up Tio he must be wondering why haven’t called him, as today he will be staying at Don’s place. “Ada can you tell me where is the house phone as I want to call up my son and it's very urgent as my phone is not working,” I told her sincerely.Ada shot me a puzzled glance and said . “Carmen the phone is in the library you can take the door right to you and you will be there.” I walked quickly towards the library and stood with my back against the door staring at my surrounding there were several large old-fashioned sofas and everything looked antique. The rest of the pieces were highly polished antiques and surrounded by shelves of books which welcomed me enticingly . I saw the phone and dialed Don’s number. The phone was not getting connected due to network congestion. I tried calling him again but he could not be connected. I turned around and felt that the door had opened and Marc himself walked into the room. The moment he saw me he stood there quietly staring at me, with a guarded expression on his face. “You wanted to talk to me, Carmen?” He said his gaze lingering for a moment on the outline of my breast beneath the top. And I blushed. He began to work slowly towards me. “The phone!” I gushed all of a sudden as I feared if he comes nearer to me my body will betray me. “I came to use the phone as my cell phone has stopped working since morning,” I said again attempting to steady my legs. “Oh, I am sorry that I interrupted you but the house phone can be a little bit problematic why don't you use my phone,” He said and immediately handed over his phone to me. I was hesitant a little but as I was desperate to call and talk to Tio I dialed Don’s number. “Hi Don, how are you and Tio? I said firmly as he picked up the phone. Unconsciously I raised my eyes to his face and could feel he was angry.. I turned my back aware that my voice had a distinct rumble as I listened to Don’s first greeting.“We are both fine love,” Don answered. “But I'm afraid you can't speak to my Tio at the moment ... ““Wait let me guess,” I said controlling my voice. “He is out somewhere playing cricket have I guessed correctly? “ “Right Carmen,” said Don with a grin in his voice. “ And no doubt covered in mud from head to toe. “ “Poor Don is it so bad? “ I knew Don loved him but sometimes Tio could be troublesome. “No, no actually I'm enjoying it,” he replied. “But it would be even better if you were here when are you coming home Carmen? We are both missing you badly. “ “Look Don it's a little difficult to talk to you at the moment I am not on my own right now, wait a minute,” I added turning to face Marc's silent figure. “I would like to conduct a private conversation if you don't mind.” I said quickly and walked towards the window before he could say anything to me. ‘Sorry, Don.” I said quietly. “Who's there with you? And whose number are you calling from? what happened to your phone?” Don bombarded me with questions. “It's Marc’s actually and my phone has stopped working since morning so I couldn't call you from my number.” I said flatly. “What is he doing there?” Don demanded. “Did you ask him to stay while you made the call “ “No I did not invite him, in fact, because my phone was not working he gave me his phone to call you up,” I added shooting a glance at Marc who was seated on the sofa deeply uninterested his hand on his head gazing out of the window . “Don't worry about that for now I can't talk for long, you asked when I was coming home ..” “Have you decided? He said quietly.“ I intend to come home as soon as possible.” I said firmly ignoring the muffle exclamation from Marc’s direction.“ I'm so glad.” Don's happiness was evident in his voice. “We'll be both looking forward to seeing you. Call me and let me know when you decide on the date and I'll come and collect you at the airport. ”“Yes, I will do that Don. I can't wait to see you both.” I said happily. “ OK, Carmen look after yourself and call me as soon as possible.” He said quietly. “Bye,” I said disconnecting the call and turning reluctantly to face the silent figure beside me. “So that was your lover,” Marc said coldly. Looking at me contemptuously. “Don is not my lover!” I said my eyes beginning to sparkle angrily. “Then perhaps I should call him your fiancé? But I find it a little bit difficult to imagine anyone having a fiancée and husband at the same time.”“ I really don't care what you call him Marc providing you understand that I have no intention of withdrawing the divorce suit,I said raising my chin defiantly. And while we're on the subject, I want you to make the arrangement for me to go home and I want my passport back.”