By Your Side [IX]

Desmond

Desmond couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Phoenix walk in with Roman and Armen. He thought for sure that their marriage was over, but seeing her face in that hospital room gave him a glimpse of hope. She walked over to him and as she looked into his eyes, she began to cry. She bent down, wrapped her arms around his head, and pulled him into her chest. Words couldn't explain the way she felt at that moment. Roman motioned to his brother so they could step out of the room and give them some alone time. Desmond looked up at his wife and knew they couldn't end it this way. “Phoenix!” he whispered. “Yes Des?” she answered though sniffles. “Baby, you have got to know that you mean the world...no the universe to me! Seeing you so hurt the other night really fucked my head up, I mean I wanted to end my life because I saw how much I had hurt you, and when I saw you walk in here, my heart just started beating uncontrollably! Being so close to death is no joke, and since I've woke up, all I kept thinking about was you.” Phoenix began to cry harder. “All I am asking is that you don't give up on our love. With out you there is no me, I've already lost the most important woman in my life, and I'll be damned if I lose you too! I know I have a problem, but there are ways to work around that. I can go talk to someone and if you want me and you can go to a marriage counselor if need be. But Phoenix I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that you will forever remain Mrs. Scott!” Desmond had tears in his eyes as he professed his undying love for Phoenix. “Desmond, I love you, and although I cannot begin to tell you how hurt I am, I have to admit that I cannot live with out you either. When I found out you were in the hospital, I went crazy! I didn't know what was going on. But Des all I know is that we took vows, and I pledged to be by your side through thick and thin. Now it may take some time but we are going to get through this..together!” Phoenix declared. “Oh and Des.” “Yes beautiful” “Sorry about breaking your mother's urn..and fabricating those HIV results!” All Desmond could do was laug. As crazy as it seemed, he knew she just did that for revenge. “It's ok baby, I'm sure I deserved much more than that!” he laughed. They just sat there embracing one another, some how they knew that they were going to be ok.

Armen

“Yo Rome, I'mma step outside for a minute, I'll be back” Armen told his brother. As he walked out of the hospital, he pulled out his phone and called Taylor. Thinking he would get her voicemail again he was prepared to leave a message, but this time she answered. “Hello!” She said angrily. “Hello! Yo Tay where have you been? Why haven't you been answering the phone? I must have called you like three times!” Armen said. Taylor hesitated to reply, she didn't know if she should confront him or just let it go! “Armen, I like you..and I think we could have worked out as far as a relationship, but you are too in love with your brothers fiancée!” she spat. “What?” was all he managed to say. How the fuck did she know he thought, is it that obvious he asked himself. “Yeah, don't play dumb Armen! I've told you before that you say her name in your sleep, but what you don't know is that you said her name the last time we had sex! And if that isn't enough proof for your trifling ass, your eyes tell it all, cause all you do is undress her with them.” she stated. Armen was speechless, and oblivious to the way he stared at Kennedy. “Taylor I don't know what your talking about but I think..”I DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK. YOU BROUGHT ME AROUND A BITCH THAT YOU'RE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR...A BITCH THAT YOU COULD NEVER HAVE...A BITCH THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU! YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO ARMEN LEWIS...YOU CAN SUCK A BIG BLACK AIDS DICK!” Taylor screamed before she banged on Armen!

“Damn!” Armen said as he held his head down. When he looked back up he saw Kennedy walking towards the hospital entrance. He watched her walk. “Mm mm what I wouldn't give to spend just one night with her” he said to his self. Fuck man Roman always wins, he thought. Growing up Roman always outshone Armen. Ever since they played little league football, Roman was the one who got recognized...he was the star and Armen always felt he played co-star. Now, even in their adult years he still feels like he's number two. Roman is the big professional athlete and Armen is just a basketball agent. Roman's bank account has eight figures and Armen's only holds six. Roman was the savior and Armen was the side kick. No matter what he did in life Roman was always ten times better at it than him. Sometimes he wished his brother never existed. Not wanting to see Roman and Kennedy interact, Armen walked to his car and decided to go home.

Roman

“Excuse me is Nurse Tyra around?” Roman asked as he approached the nurses station. A short, thick, chocolate sister swung around in her chair and said “yes I'm Tyra how can I help you?” “I'm Roman Lewis, I got your message about Desmond. Thank you for taking care of him.” “No problem it's my job.” She cheerfully said. “Listen I just have one question...do you remember what that strange man you told me about looked like?” Roman asked already knowing it was Ryan. “Um yes.” she said as she described Ryan to him. “That's all I needed to know. Again thank you for your help, and there won't be any need to file a report about that incident. We know who that was and we are going to handle him on our own. If you can, I ask that you do not mention what happened again.” Roman told the nurse. She agreed and shook his hand before he walked back in the room. Roman made a mental note to remember how he would handle Ryan.

As soon as he sat in the vacant chair, Kennedy walked in. Roman got up and swooped her up in his arms, placing kisses all over her face. “Rome put me down silly!” she said as she kissed him back. He was happy to see her because she was the one thing that kept him sane through all this craziness. When he put her down she walked over to Phoenix and gave her a hug. Kennedy handed her the flowers she bought for her and gave Desmond the balloons and card she got for him. She gave Des a kiss on the cheek and let him know that she was glad he was doing good. “Kenn did you see Armen when you came in?” Roman asked. “No babe I didn't.” she lied. She saw him walk out when she parked her car, she also felt him watching her walk through the doors. “He said he was stepping out, I guess he decided to bounce.” Roman said “Well Rome he is a grown man and can fend for himself.” Kennedy aggressively said. “You're right Kenn. I'll just call him in the morning.” The two couples talked, laughed and reminisced until visiting hours were over. The nurse came in and let them know that Desmond would be released tomorrow. “That's what's up, because your bitch ass needs to be at practice tomorrow.” Roman joked, they all laughed and everyone left the hospital in a good mood.

Ryan

Desmond I love you...and I can't wait until the day we can truly be together!” Ryan said out loud as he pounded out the basement floor. As soon as the hole was about three feet deep, he stopped! “That should be deep enough for that shallow ass cunt. She knows she doesn't love Des, she is only with him because his pockets are deep. I can't wait to cut her limb from limb.” he told his self. Running upstairs Ryan searched for the DVD's he purchased on his way to the secluded town house. He went into the living room and popped in one of the movies. For six straight hours he watched Saw I, II and III. He was taking notes and studying the way the people were gruesomely executed. He had to be sure that Phoenix would die a slow and painful death!

**Sorry for the delay.I'm no where near my computer on the weekends..LOL! Thanks for the support and again please let me know what you think! It's not as dramatic as the other chapers, but please stay tuned as the plot thickens**

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