#marcus doesn't need children when he's got raf kitty jess and ravi

[marcusreyes]

LOCATION: The Savoy DATE: January 23rd, 2021. CLOSED: @realjessicareyes​​

Marcus nearly missed Jessica’s text message – were it not for her being one of his six emergency contacts, allowing her to bypass Do Not Disturb, he would have. It came through as the waitstaff cleared the first round of plates off of the table, a welcome excuse to get an early break from dutiful dinner conversation. Other than tailored suits and lavish gowns, forced small talk and strained smiles seemed to be the fashion of the evening. He had done his best to keep conversation going, to lighten the mood and add to the illusion, seemingly undeterred by Gabrielle’s shouting which had spilled through the closed doors earlier in the evening. 

Knowing Jessica like he knew his own mind, it was no difficult task putting two and two together. She, too, would have overheard Gabrielle and she, too, would have mulled it all over and like him heaved a sigh of relief as all were finally ushered into dinner, though unable to let it go entirely. The Warden Matriarch had made herself quite clear and while some of what she had said was not without merit, it was not deed likely to unite forces as much as it was to deepen divides.

Finally, feeling as if he’d searched every place and corner of the hotel, he found her outside the main exit, her red dress a stark contrast against the building’s famed facade. Walking in stride, his lips stretched into a tender smile as he called out her name, “there you are!”

“Hermosa,” arms extended, he pulled her in for a hug, “and it’s not just me saying so.” As he continued speaking he reached out tighten the coat around her, then sneaking a cigarette from the open pack in her hand. “These typically don’t come out for yet a few more glasses, so what’s going on?” She had his full attention, her winter red nose revealing she might have been waiting for him outside longer than he’d intended. 

#t: jessica #the anniversary #marcus doesn't need children when he's got raf kitty jess and ravi #best believe that he excuses himself to answer their calls in the middle of meetings like a mother would