Page 7 of They Call Me Dom

Before I could say another word, I was whisked away to the hospital.

The doctor had just finished wrappingmy bandage when the door to my room burst open, and Sur stalked his sexy yet frantic self over to me, ignoring the doctor.

“Lai, baby. How are you?” He peppered my face with kisses then my lips.

“Calm down, my love. I told you on the phone I’m good. It’s just a little flesh wound.”

Sur took a seat on the bed as the doctor left the room. He held my hand.

“Lai, you have a tendency to downplay a lot of shit, so I wasn’t sure if this was one of those times or not. You were grazed, and that still scared the hell out of me. You don’t know how often I think about getting a call from the hospital about you. This ain’t something I take lightly. It’s not easy knowing you perform a dangerous job day in and day out. I get worried, Lai.”

I leaned forward and kissed his lips until our tongues rolled as one. His full lips and big beard comforted me in more ways than one. The greatest feeling in the world was knowing that if I had no one in my corner, Sur would always be there. His mouth was warm and sweet like he’d just eaten something fruity. Sur’s heavy hand gripped the side of my face as we indulged in one of the best kisses we had shared since my infidelity. We had come a long way, and I didn’t want to ruin it. Plus, I never missed a moment to feel his mouth against mine. Sur comforted me and made me more secure than money in a vault.

When I felt him fully relax and bask in our kiss, I knew he was a little better. Slowly, I pulled away and gazed into his hazel green eyes.

“Sur, love, you have every right to feel the way you do. I don’t try to scare you intentionally. You know I try to be as safe as possible. However, every situation is different. I love my job ridding the world of one bad guy at a time, but I make no excuses. Today was just one of those days where things went a little different than we expected. What do you say we get out of here and grab some sushi? It will be my treat, handsome.”

Sur sighed and nodded. “You’re right. Thanks for acknowledging my feelings. You know I love you, and I don’t want anything to happen to you, Lai.”

“I love you, Sur, and I receive your feelings.”

“Good. Now, let’s go and get this sushi you treatin’ my fine ass to.”

We laughed together. I always called him my fine ass husband because Sur was fine as hell. The nurse came in later and discharged me. Sur carried me bridal style to his truck and drove to our favorite sushi restaurant. When we arrived, we were seated immediately. There was no need to even look at the menu because we knew it like the back of our hands. Our table was filled with all of our favorites with all the trimmings, warm sake, and water.

I swallowed my yellow tail then looked at Sur. “How was your work week, baby?”

“Busy like usual, but I’m dealing with a patient who I’m almost certain is being abused by her father. There’s fear in the child and mom’s eyes, and I know he’s responsible. I’ve seen that look before. I know it’s him,” he revealed. Sur drank some of his sake then went back to eating. He swallowed. “How are you? How’s work going outside of today’s incident?”

“Let me know if you need me to have someone look into that case, but I’m good. I’m dealing with multiple cases of perctanyl popping up over the city. This substance is spreading like wildfire, and it’s hard to stop it. Every time we raid one drug house and lab, another grows up like a weed. If we can just bust the middle man or main man, that will slow the substance down.”

Sur exhaled. “That is tough, baby. You’re a great officer, and I know when the time is right, you’re going to catch your perp.”

I smiled and tossed him a kiss. “Thank you, baby, and you’re going to get the answers to your suspicions. I appreciate you for checking in on me. Things are looking up for us, wouldn’t you say?”

He nodded with a wide grin. “I would surely say that. I mean, I’m still growing to trust you like I once did, but I’m not rushing it. Healing takes time, you know?”

This time I nodded. “Yeah, I do, love. I just want to reassure you that I have not cheated on you since then, my love. There is no way I can hurt you like that again. I refuse to, but there is something that I want to speak to you about before next week’s therapy session,” I professed.

Sur drank a little more sake then gave me his full attention. “I’m all ears, pretty.”

I exhaled. “Sur, there’s a side of me that’s not being fulfilled, baby. I’m working overtime to prove to you that I can be trusted again, and to save our marriage, but I visit Lucid’s Titty Bar sometimes after work. It’s the only time I feel like the other side of me can partially be fulfilled. I don’t touch any of the women there or pay for private services, but I like to watch them. I enjoy it a lot, my love. Last night, I was there, and I met a server named Domaneek, but she said to call her Dom. We didn’t do anything but talk. I can’t lie to you and tell you that I didn’t want to touch her because I did, but I refrained. During our conversation, an idea came to mind. Just knowing the man you are, I know you are opposed to an open marriage.”

“You damn right I am. I’m not about to sit back while you fuck different women, knowing I want you all to myself. I can’t sleep around on you, Lai. I ain’t that kinda man. I took my vows seriously,” he admitted.

I nodded my understanding. “Sur, I know, baby. That’s why I have another idea in mind.”

Sur rolled his eyes to the ceiling and chewed on another roll. When he swallowed, he looked back at me. “Lay it on me, Lai.”

“How would you feel if we have a poly marriage? It’s where we both agree on a woman to bring into our marriage, and weboth have sex with her and experience any other pleasures with her and her only.”

“And I take it you want it to be this Dom woman?”

“I would like for it to be.”

Sur shook his head. “I’ll never be enough for you. I used to be but not anymore.”

“Baby, this ain’t just about you. It’s about me. I’m so sorry that I didn’t reveal my full self to you. I’m sorry that I’m attracted to women just like men. I can’t help that I’m this way, but you know now. Sur, I need you during this trying time. I don’t ever want to let you go, but I can’t keep suppressing this other side of me. For once in my life, I’d like to be fully complete and live in my truth. I can no longer pretend anymore. I just can’t.”

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