Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
The newlyweds spent their first night together in their new home. Natalie was less than content when it came time to consummate their marriage. Ross had filled their bed with a rainbow of red, pink and white rose petals. It was her favorite flower and even rare to find them grown during that age in time where most dirt were too contaminated to be used for growing plants. She was not impressed but acted like she was to make her new husband happy.
“Do you like it?” he whispered while wrapping an arm around her waist.
She nodded with a plastered smile “I love it.”
“Good.” He purred “I’m gonna go clean up first…I hope I’ll get a nice surprise when I come out of the rest room.” Natalie smiled, she knew what he meant. The minute he was gone, her smile sank as did her heart.
She pulled out the metal ball that was used in place of a cell phone. Natalie walked out of the room briefly to call Ahron. He was having another quiet dinner with Zoey when she heard a familiar beeping sound “Is that your call?” she asked.
He turned his head towards the room “Yeah.”
“Aren’t you going to answer?” she asked “Go ahead.” She nodded towards the room.
Ahron was hesitant but he already knew it was Natalie. Her flawless image appeared over the table next to his bed “Hi Nat.” he smiled “Shouldn’t you be enjoying the night?”
She laughed sarcastically “I didn’t know how wrong this was until this very moment. I shouldn’t have marry him…”
“It’s a little too late for that.” Ahron crossed his arms, refusing to come closer, afraid of what would take over “Regrets are what make humans imperfect.”
Natalie tilted her head “Can you help me?”
He shook his head “I’m sorry. I can’t, you’re married now. It was your choice.”
Even from across the room, he could see the tears that began strolling down her cheeks. His heart was aching with pain but he knew he had to be strong to fight off the urge to take her away for good. She nodded slowly “I guess it was.” Without bidding goodbye, she cut off the line. Natalie wiped the tears before entering the room. The warm atmosphere was suddenly changed to an icicle room. Ross sat on the bed with a cold glare that she’s never seen before. Her heart began beating like a drum roll, steady and slowly going out of control “Ross…”
His lips curled into a crooked smile “Talking to someone?” he asked calmly.
“No one special.” She smiled, trying to convince him otherwise “Should we begin?” there would be no way she could get out of it. Instead she will try to convince herself that it was Ahron that was making love to her not Ross.
She began crawling on the bed to get under the covers but Ross had another idea. Whipping the covers aside, he threw it on the ground “We do this my way.” He said with control. Slipping off his top and pants, she grew more nervous as the time came near “What’s wrong? Disappointed?” he asked dangerously.
Natalie shook her head “No…of course not.”
“Right…I’m not as charming as your Aaron.” He spat disgustedly. She turned to him with wide eyes “Awww, honey, don’t look at me like that. You act like I was stupid.” He grinned the crooked grin again before crawling on the bed like a lion ready to attack “I knew you were in love with him…but alas, he’s married.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. We’re just friends…” she was not convincing but the fear in her voice only turned Ross on.
“Really? So when you danced with him earlier, you didn’t imagine that he was your husband? Or that the two of you were the only people in the room? You embarrassed me in front of my family and friends!!” he did the unthinkable as he raised a hand and slapped her clear across the face.
Natalie cried out in pain, she froze in place. A hand rested on her throbbing red cheek, slowly she turned to him, fear replaced by sudden anger “You have no right—”
“The hell I do!!” he cried while pouncing over her. Using his strong grip, he pinned her arms above her head “You’re MY wife. You will do as I please and I will do as I please.”
Fear raced back into her mind. What if he kills her? He was capable at that very minute, she knew it. He was different from the man she knew. A lion had emerged from the gentle kitten. She found herself regretting every decision she made about Ross “Please…I promise I’ll be faithful. Don’t hurt me…” she was near tears as she begged her husband. It was strange to be put in that situation, they were supposed to be happy but it was the furthest emotion from her at that moment.
“Yes, yes…keep crying. It’ll make this much better.” He yanked her legs apart using one leg and peeled off her panties. She squirmed painfully and cried openly, yet he was careless to her feelings. He didn’t care that he was hurting her, he would have his way whether she liked it or not. Each thrust made her cry out in horrid pain. She had learned the more she cried, the more he was enjoying it. Natalie bit her lips and closed her eyes, she was in pain but refused to let him enjoy it “Trying to be strong?” he mocked “Don’t worry honey, we’ve got all night.” She didn’t answer, only let the tears creep out from the corners of her eyes.
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Zoey was cleaning up while Ahron watched television. Everything was voice activated and it didn’t take longer than five seconds for the dishes to be cleaned. She walked into the living room, debating whether she should attempt to talk to him or return to the room to sleep first “Come, sit with me.” He said without looking at her.
Obediently, she approached the seat and sat down next to him. It was awkward the way his arm rested over her shoulders and it felt foreign when he pulled her close to him. Her eyes closed when her head leaned on his chest “How did we let it go so far?”
A smile spread across his usually cold face “I guess it was written in the stars.”
“Is that a pick up line?” she giggled for the first time in weeks.
He nodded, his chin rested on the top of her head “It worked on you.”
Zoey’s head moved up as she looked at him lovingly “It did.”
Silence filled the room as they continued to stare at each other. He could read every feeling she had; fear, pain, love and sadness. He had caused her all of that. Slowly, he lowered his head until their lips met. She refused at first and tried to pull away but he used his hand to push her head closer. His eyes gripped shut while he kissed her passionately. She eventually relaxed when he put more feeling into the kiss. They melted slowly into each other’s arms. She had ached for so many months for that to happen but it never did. Each night being more disappointed with every awkward moment of silence.
Zoey didn’t want to think of what had gotten into him, she only wanted to enjoy that very moment. He had kissed her like a husband should to a wife and touched her in places she didn’t know existed. He was gentle with every step of the way, taking his time with each removal of a garment. She shivered due to the cold night air, he raised an eyebrow at her and flicked his head toward the bedroom. She smiled in answer and he picked her up leaving a trail of clothes behind.
That night was their first time making love, it was new to Ahron but he knew exactly what to do to make her feel at ease. She was a virgin. He lasted for hours but she had long ago reached her climax. When she felt like exploding with pleasure, she had to stop him “No more…” she whispered tiredly.
Ahron smiled “That’s not exactly what I imagine you would say when we do this for the first time.”
She shook her head shyly “I’m exhausted…” He laughed while getting off her. They laid in each other’s arms “Aren’t you tired?” she asked.
He shrugged “Not really.” Of course, he missed the part that he was a God. He could not feel tired, but the pleasure was real. Too real. For a split second he wonder if making love to Natalie would blow his mind?
“What are you thinking of?” her voice brought him back to reality.
“Nothing.” He smiled while gripping her tighter “I’m sorry.”
“Why?” she turned to the side and leaned up on her elbows, her chin resting on one palm “Because of that?” she smiled “Then you should be sorry more often.”
He came to realize why he had wanted to marry her. The teasing tone in her voice reminded him of Natalie. The smile was bright and it lit up her face, she had gorgeous round eyes. She was livelier when he first met her, but she had grown distant when he began working with Natalie. He had never noticed it before “You’re beautiful.” He sighed.
Zoey was confused, he was a different man that night. Complimenting her and she could feel the love through his actions. She tilted her head at him with a growing smile “What’s with the changed Aaron? What did you do to my husband?”
“I just brought him back.” He was finally where he should be. Expecting to see a bright light, he looked around the room for signs. But there were none. Zoey covered a yawn with her free hand “Someone’s getting sleepy.” He teased. Patting his stretched out arm, he motioned for her to lie down on it. She grinned while resting her neck on his arm. She slept quickly, but Ahron had more wonders on his mind. He was certain the test would be over but it seemed they had just begun.
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Months had passed since Natalie had gotten married. Ahron continued to dodge her at work. His relationship with Zoey grew by the day, he had loved her unconditionally. She had turned to the woman he had once fallen for; funny, sweet, happy and content. He wondered why the test had lasted that long? Had someone sabotage him to remain in the mortal world? He only knew of one person with that power, Barak.
One morning during work, he overheard a few secretaries gossiping about Natalie. He wrinkled his brows with concern when they said she had a bruised face. By the end of the day, rumors that she was being physically abused by her husband had confirmed the worries that Ahron had.
He knew he had to see it for his own eyes. Marching to her office, he tried the door but it was lock. He touched the knob and it gave way with ease at his powerful command. Natalie was startled as she turned to him “How did you get in here?”
Ahron wasn’t in the mood to explain, he was close enough to see the black eye “He punched you?!”
She quickly denied it “No! Of course not. Ross loves me, he would never hurt me.”
“Nat, don’t lie. I can tell when you do.” He warned, “What is the matter with him?”
She felt herself weaken “I don’t know.” She shook her head while trails of tears strolled down her usually smiling face “It’s like he’s a changed man. One day, he promises me the world and the next, he only wants me in pain. I made a mistake!” she shook her head vehemently.
He quickly comforted her in a tight hug “I’m sorry…” he said sympathetically “I should have taken you away while I had the chance. Now…” Suddenly he pulled her away “No, it’s not too late. We can go now.”
“Aaron, I can’t do that.” She yanked away from his grasped.
“Why not?” he demanded. She turned away “Because of this business? Forget it!! Who cares about it, you don’t even like law.” He reminded her “Come, I’ll take you far away where he can’t find you.” He took a hold of her shoulders “Nat, it’ll be just like we talked about. Please…” he wanted desperately to see her happy again.
“He’ll find me.” She was discouraged.
“Not if I can help it.” He said with confidence. The two left the building and he drove around the night sky. Ahron didn’t know where he was driving but he knew it would be far enough so no one would find them. Natalie had fallen asleep next to him, she was exhausted. What did he do to her?
They reached an old rundown motel where passerbyers stopped to be alone. She was still asleep when he parked the car. He gathered her in his arms as he entered the hotel and checked in. The rooms were tiny and only one bed was present. He placed her on it carefully and pulled the covers around her body. Ahron was pulled to her peaceful face as he sat down slowly. His hand grazed her face gently.
She stirred as her hand reached up and grabbed his before he could pull away “Don’t leave me.” She whispered.
Ahron nodded “I won’t.”
Natalie sat upright as she leaned on his shoulder “I don’t know what I’d do without you. I have no one else now…my family is gone. My husband is…” she didn’t know how to describe Ross “I only have you.”
He patted her cheek adoringly “Silly girl. I would never leave you.”
“Stay with me tonight.” She reached her hand up to turn his eyes to face her. Ahron smiled with a slow nod. Natalie smiled as she inched closer to his lips. His eyes closed when they touched softly, her lips were gentle and full. Soon, they began to devour him hungrily like there was no tomorrow. His groin ached, he wanted her too but in the back of his mind there was Zoey’s voice of reason. He couldn’t do it. Gathering his last bit of will power, he pulled her away.
“We can’t do this…” he shook his head, completely out of breath. His head was spinning, it was the first time he had lost control and it scared him to death. Getting up, he walked away but Natalie wasn’t giving up.
“You know that this is right! Why are you fighting it?” She hugged him from behind and moved her body until she was facing him “I love you and you love me…unless you tell me that it’s all lies? The feelings, the gaze…the kiss?” her eyes yearned for him and he could see how much she cared for him. Her head slowly moved up again and this time he didn’t fight the urge to return the kiss.