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Different Worlds One Sided Fight

It took sometime but after sometime, Damien became the boy he once was. He was more a loving child and his anger seemed to subsided. Now when he was angry, he learned to control it. Maybe Seth was right. My little boy seemed to be much better. It's been years now, Seth was working like crazy. I was also working as well. Being partner was hard at times, but I knew I earned it. I still made sure I was home by a decent hour for my children. I made sure they were a prior. Seth on the other hand, didn't. He was always working late and it caused some issues as him and I would fight about it. I hated it. This went on the last year and a half. When he came home, he was always tired and cranky. He would work weekends too. He had no time for our family anymore. It hurt. We had a big case coming up and I was trying my hardest to get it together and be home with the kids. They needed at least one of us. It was exhausting. But I kept at it. I was in my office working when there was a knock on my door. I said, "Come in."

My partner, Aaron, came in as he smiled. He asked, "Do you have a moment, Mary? I would like to introduce you to someone."

"Sure, Aaron." I stopped working as I looked at him, smiling.

He opened the door more and walked in as another younger gentleman followed behind him. I got up from my seat and walked around the desk. He said, "Mary, this is our newest attorney to the firm, Brad Ashford." Then he looked at Brad and said, "This is my partner I have been telling you about, Brad. She is very good at arguing her case."

I smiled at this. Then I stuck out my hand and said, happily, "Hello, there Brad, it's a pleasure to meet you."

He took my hand as he gave me a warm smile. He shook it as he looked at me. "Nice to met you too, Mrs. MacFarlane."

I smiled at him. "No need for that. Just call me Mary."

His smile got bigger and he nodded. "Alright, Mary it is."

"He will be assisting you on the case." Aaron told me.

I was quite relieved to hear this as I was already being stretched too thin. If I was stretched any farther, I would lose it. Now some pressure was off me. I smiled at Aaron. "That sounds great."

"Okay, I will leave you two to it and you can fill Brad in with the case." He told me.

I nodded and he smiled at both of us, then walked out. I looked at Brad. "So, I have a lot to catch you up on. But I will not lie, it is a relief that I am getting some help."

"Why is that?" Brad asked, seemingly curious.

I walked back over to my chair and said, "Well, I am also a mother of four kids, so I try not to let my job take away from them. My husband also has a demanding job, so he isn't home much. So, with that, I try to make it where one of us is home every night with them. Which is difficult when you have a big case."

He nodded as he smiled. "Seems like you are a good mother."

I smiled at him as I sat down. "I try. Honestly, so difficult at times. Being a mom of four kids under the age of ten and working full time. It's a lot but I love my children and I wouldn't trade it for the world."

He only gave me a smile as he sat down in a chair across from me as he crossed his legs and said, "Well, I think it is an attractive quality for a woman to have. Getting to where you are and still making your children a priority. I say it is quite attractive."

I looked at him as I felt his eyes burn into mine. I then looked away as I slightly blushed. I didn't know what to think. It was clear he was flirting with me. But I couldn't help but to feel good about it. Lately, Seth comes home and goes straight to sleep. He barely looked my way anymore. I felt so unloved and unattractive to him. But now this guy, about ten years younger then me, was hitting on me. It made me feel good. I then shook myself as I said, "I think we should talk about the case."

"Alright." He smiled at me. Like he knew he was getting to me.

I just cleared my throat and quickly went into the case.

That night, I was home for a few hours and had made the kids dinner and put them to bed. Seth texted me saying it was going to be another late night. I wasn't happy about this at all. I wanted one night that he came home at a decent hour and spend time with us. Hell, I couldn't even remember the last time we were intimate. I sat on the couch and waited for him. I was exhausted but I missed Seth. It was close to midnight when Seth walked in. I got up and meet him at the door, happy to see him. I walked over to him and said with a smile, "Hey, baby."

"Hey." He sounded exhausted.

"I made dinner. Made you a plate." I told him.

"I ate at work. I didn't think you would be up." He said to me.

I smiled. "I missed you."

He leaned in and gave me a small peck. Then he said, "I'm tired. I just want to go to bed."

I felt a pang of disappointment but nodded. "Alright."

We both went upstairs and I crawled into bed as I was ready for the night. Seth got dressed then moved into bed. He laid on his stomach and put his hands under the pillow. He faced his head away from me. I just looked at him as I sat up in bed. This was how most nights went. If I was up at that. If I wasn't. He would get into bed late while I was sleeping and leave around the same time I left for work. We rarely saw each other. I couldn't let this happen to us. I moved closer to him and kissed his neck as I moved my hand over his back. I needed my husband back. He groaned, "Not now, Mary. I am exhausted."

"Seth, it's been so long. I need you." I breathed against his neck.

I went back at it, trying to turn him on. But instead he sat up and yelled, "For Christ sakes, Mary! Leave me be! I need to get some sleep!"

I sat up shook by this. I stammered, "I...I'm sorry."

He just laid back down without another word. I laid in the bed and turned so my back was to him. I listened and heard him lightly snore as I knew he was out. I then broke. I cried as I was hurt. I was rejected by him and it hurt me deeply. I didn't know what else to do. I felt like I was losing my husband and I was I had no clue how to make it stop. Seth was pushing me away, I don't think intentionally, but he was. I was so lost as what to do. I just laid there and cried till I passed out.

The next few weeks went by, things were more rough at home. Seth and I really didn't speak anymore and I was at a lost. I felt so unwanted by him. I hated that I felt like I was losing him. I couldn't lie, I was becoming angry about it too. Bitter. I was also spending more time with Brad at work as we worked closer together on the case. Brad did occasionally flirt with me and at first, I didn't bite. But as things got worse at home, I couldn't help but enjoy the compliments and someone giving me attention. I was starved of it at this point. So getting attention I desired so much, I just ate it up. I never did anything beyond flirt a little back. I knew it was wrong, but I felt wanted for the first time in a long time. Brad and I were working a little bit on the case in the conference room as it gave us more room to work. I was getting frustrated with an argument in the case. I groaned out in frustration, "Ugh."

"What's wrong?" Brad asked.

"I am stumped. I have no clue where to go beyond this." I complained.

He walked over to me and stood behind me. "Where are you stumped?"

"Here." I pointed to the screen.

He bent over so his face was next to mine and said, "Oh, what about this?"

He reached around me and put his hands on the keys. He typed away for a moment. I looked over at him as he was so close. My breathing did hitch. I studied his features. His strong jaw, his firm features, his dark features. Then he looked at me and I felt as his eyes pierced into mine. We started at each other for a moment. Then he asked, "So?"

I quickly composed myself and looked at the screen. I read it for a moment and smiled. "You are a fucking genius."

"I know." He breathed as he smiled.

I looked back at him. He was inches from me. I was getting lost again. I cleared my throat and looked away. Then I said, "It's getting late. I should go home."

He moved away and said, "You could or we could grab a bite to eat."

"I really should get going." I told him.

"Come on. I know you said the kids were already feed and probably be in bed by the time you get home and your husband wasn't coming home till late. So, what is the harm? You have to be hungry. I know I am." He smiled at me in confidence.

I couldn't help but smile back. Then I nodded. "Alright. I could get something to eat. Beats eating alone at home."

"That a girl." He cracked.

I slightly chuckled and stood up. "Lead the way."

We walked out and then he asked, "Want to take my car? I can bring you back afterwards."

I knew it was a bad idea but I was drawn in. "Yeah." I said, cheerfully.

We got into his car and left. We got to a beautiful restaurant and got seated. We ordered and started into conversation. We didn't talk about the case, just about us and our lives and how we grew up. He made me so comfortable and smile, something I haven't done in a while. We avoid the conversation about Seth all together. But we did talk about everything else. He even asked about my kids. It was nice to get the attention again. As the night progressed and we finished our meals. We continued to talk and found ourselves sitting closely together. He at one point moved his hand to mine and moved is finger over the back of my hand. It was something small but sent electricity down my body. I bit my lip as I was being turned on. I finally noticed the time. "Shit, I really need to get home."

He nodded. "Alright, I'll drive you back to your car."

We walked out and got into his car. He drove me back to the office to the parking lot and parked his car next to mine. I looked over to him and smiled. "Thanks, Brad. I had fun tonight. It's been a long time since I had a good time."

He smiled at me. "I'm glad to hear that, Mary. You really are something special." Then he looked at me and asked, "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure." I said with a smile.

"You avoid conversation about your husband, like a lot. Can I ask you why?"

I looked away from him and looked at my hands. I grew sad. He took noticed and cupped my chin. He forced me to look at him and asked, "What is wrong?"

Tears formed in my eyes. "It's not as perfect as everyone thinks it is. I'm lonely."

"Why are you lonely?" He asked me.

"Cause he works too much. He doesn't even want to touch me anymore. I feel so unattractive and unloved. I missed how he use to be." I admitted.

He smiled at me. "Well, he is an idiot. Cause you are a beautiful woman, Mary. He is a lucky guy to have you and if he doesn't see that, well, he really is an idiot."

I just looked at him as that made me feel good to hear. He looked at me as I looked at him. I noticed his eyes move to my lips and I licked them. I wanted what he did. He moved in, slowly, and I closed my eyes. As his lips got closer to mine, Seth flashed through my mind. I put my hand on his chest and stopped him. His lips was inches from mine and I breathed, "I can't."

He pulled away, looking wounded. But then nodded. "I understand."

I moved my hand to his arm as I did feel bad. "Look, if things were different, I would be all for it. But I am married and even though we are going through a rough patch, I still love him."

"Maybe in a different time." He said with a smile.

I smiled back. "Maybe." Then I moved my hand from him and said, "Goodnight, Brad."

He said, softly, "Goodnight, Mary."

I moved out of the car. I walked over to mine as I looked back. Brad was waiting for me to get into mine. I smiled at this. He wanted to make sure I made it okay. I got in and pulled off. I drove home as I thought about everything that has happened. I felt some guilt but also felt so alone. I pulled up to the house and saw Seth's car. I was surprised by this. I walked in and went to my bedroom. I found Seth in bed, on his laptop. He looked at me for a moment and asked, "Where have you been?"

"Um, work took longer then normal so Brad and I got a bite to eat." I told him as I would feel worse if I lied.

"Oh." He only said, without looking away from his screen.

I then slipped off my shoes and started to undress. I went to get my night clothes but I stopped. I thought about it for a moment, then moved towards the bed in my underwear. I crawled into bed next to Seth and moved over to him. I put my hand on his chest and said, seductively, "Baby, since you are home a little early, how about we get some quality time in together."

He moved my hand from his chest. "Baby, I gotta get this done."

I sighed and sat back on the bed. My heart hurt. Then I asked, "Are we okay?"

"Of course." Seth said without looking away from the screen.

I just looked at him as he still didn't even look at me. I felt like shit. I wanted my husband to notice me. But he was too wrapped up in his work. I was put on the back burner. I turned down a guy who wanted me while the guy I wanted didn't even notice me like he use to. I was so hurt now. I laid down as Seth kept working. I was at a lose at what to do. I was so tired of feeling like this. So tired of being alone.

The following day, it was Saturday and I was home. The children went to Rachael's as they wanted to stay the night with her and their cousins. And Seth was working and I just wanted him home. I was feeling really lonely and missed how we use to be. I figured since we got a night alone, I would try to pull out all the stops. I would make him noticed me. I put candles around our room and put on some soft music. I went out earlier and bought some sexy lingerie to put on. I was waiting for him as I had it on. I was getting annoyed thinking he would be home by now but wasn't. Then I got a text from him. 'Going to be another long night, won't be home till really late.'

I was pissed. I hated that he did this. I called him and he answered, "Mary, please don't start."

"Seth, this isn't fair. I have been waiting for you. I want you home." I started to get upset.

"I know and I am sorry. I really have to get this done. I will try to be home as soon as I can." He only said. "I have to go. I will be home later."

Without another word, he hung up. I was so hurt. He didn’t even say, I love you. Tears started to form and they fell. I was feeling lonely again. And deep down, I felt as my marriage was over. I was doing everything to try to keep it together but now I was in so much pain. I wanted it to go away. Everything in me at that moment gave up on us. What I did next, was on impulse. But I wanted this feeling to go away. I picked up my phone and sent a text.

A half an hour later, my doorbell rang and I quickly answered it. I was still in my lingerie and didn't care. I had a goal set out. I opened the door and Brad stood there. "You needed the..." Then he stopped when he saw what I had on. "Wow."

I knew this was wrong but I needed to feel wanted again. I quickly grabbed him and pulled him to me. I kissed him deeply. He returned it as his hands moved to my back. We kissed as we moved to my bedroom, I knew this was wrong but at that moment, I felt it was what I needed.

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Seth's POV

I have been incredible busy with work. I knew it upset Mary but I thought she understood. But after our phone call, I realized I didn't tell her I love her. I called her and she didn't pick up. So I texted her. 'I'm sorry. I love you. I will try to get home soon.'

No reply. It wasn't like her to not reply to me. I got worried. I was worried that she was really angry by me. I didn't want that either. So, I decided to leave earlier then I was expecting. I still had a ton of work, but Mary not answering me was bothering me. I needed to see her. I drove home and when I pulled up, I saw a strange car in my driveway. I thought it was strange. I got inside and the house was dark. I started towards my room and as I got halfway down the hall, I heard noises from our room. I moved down the hall and it got louder. I knew deep down what it was. But I kept moving. I got to my bedroom door and the noises came from the other side. I reached for the doorknob and I knew at this point what I would find. I wasn't naive. I grabbed it and slowly opened the door and there I saw it. Mary was in our bed with another man. My heart broke. She saw me but didn't react. The guy noticed me to and quickly moved away from Mary. I was hurt. But I was angry too. I stepped in and looked at them in a rage. I looked at the man and said in a low, deep tone, "Get out!"

He looked scared and quickly put his pants out, then grabbed the rest of his clothes and ran out the room without a word. I looked at Mary. She didn't look guilty or upset. She looked angry herself. "How could you?" I asked her, more hurt then angry.

"What did you expect?" She asked me, coldly.

I realized something. "You wanted me to catch you."

She moved off the bed and grabbed her robe. She put it on. She looked at me and crossed her arms. "Maybe."

"But why?" I asked her as the pain consume me.

"Cause I wanted you to feel what you have made me feel." She said, almost angrily.

"I didn't cheat on you, though!" I now got angry.

She walked to me and said in a low tone, "No, but you might as well."

"You cannot justify what you did." I told her.

"I'm not going to." She only said. "I knew what this meant. But our marriage has been over a while now. When you refused to see what you pushing me away did to us, that is when I knew. I tried to keep fighting for you. I did. But you pushed me away. I even tried again tonight. Then you had to work late again, it did me in. I was the only one who tried. I was tired of being the only one fighting, so tonight, I gave up too."

My heart was destroyed. I knew I was busy, but I didn't realize so much so that Mary finally gave up on us. I knew I exploded at her a few times as I was exhausted and I was always pushing her to the side as I was busy. But I didn't know I pushed her this far. It wasn't my intention. I looked at her as my world fell apart. "I didn't want this." I said, on the verge of breaking.

"You could have fooled me." She said to me. Then she looked away from me for a few minutes then she looked back at me. Her eyes were full of tears. "I just wish things were different."

"I have to go." I couldn't wrap my head around everything that happened. I was about to lose it and I didn't want it to happen in front of her.

She just nodded. "I know."

Without another word, I left the house and got into my car. I drove off as everything played over and over in my head. She was having sex with another man and she felt no shame at all for what she did. She didn't even fight to keep me. I think that was another blow in the gut for me. She gave up on us. And I was the reason why she did.

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