Marrisa Bonifacio
I was down, after what happened back in Robert’s office, I couldn’t go to work. I came home straight and here I am laying on the bed, I thought I was strong enough to handle everything, why couldn’t I retaliet when Rose was pulling me by the head
“Maybe because you’re afraid of Robert getting upset,” My subconscious tells me
I sighed and laid down on the couch, will Robert ever look at me?
From the look of things, I don’t think he will ever…
I wanted to rest but my mind is saying another thing, I had a tough day and an embarrassing one to be precise, I need to go and have fun, I feel like if I don’t do that I will lose my sanity,
I stood up from the couch immediately, and decide to drive to the park, yes today I feel like going to the park, where many people are
I need a break from all this drama
“That’s what you say to yourself all the time and the next second you’re already running back to Robert” My conscience slammed me
“Yes you’re right…. and that’s because something always comes up with Robert whenever I want to take a break”
“Don’t you think you’re putting Robert way too ahead of your needs, yourself should be your top priority” My subconscious scold me more
I know, I just love him so much to even think about myself. Whenever I feel like he’s in danger the only thought in my head is always him, how to get him or put him to safety.
I drove into the park and stepped down from my car after packing safely.
I was surprised by the crowd of people in the park today, there are many couples here with their children,
When will I be like this with Robert?
“When will things change between us?
I think only time can answer that question,
” You come to the park too” I heard that familiar voice and raise my head to see it’s my secretary Sussan
“Hi, what are you doing here?” I ask
“Was having a bad day so I decided to cool off….”
“Ohh sorry about that”
“And you boss, why are you here?” She asked sitting beside me, I sighed turning my gaze to the kids that were playing and running about
“Ohh sorry for asking” She muttered also focusing her gaze on the kids
“I visited him today in his office, and I was humiliated again by his mistress”
“Why did you visit?”
“I was worried, he didn’t come home last night”
“I’m sorry about that,” She said looking at me in pity, I smile and face her
“Don’t pity me, I choose the pain”
“No…. don’t say that, nobody chooses pain, you just don’t know it was going to be like this…”
“But God gave me so many signs…..” I finally broke down in tears
“god gave me so many signs, I was supposed to back out but I was so in love with him that I ignored all the signs”
I wiped my tears, not wanting to waste them on people like Robert
“So what about now…. do you feel like walking away, do you have the courage now, the strength to let him go…knowing you lost him for eternity”
“No…. I can’t…I can’t even imagine the thought of that happening, I might go into depression and commit suicide”
She held onto my two hands
“That’s the point, I’m sorry to say this boss, but you know this man is hurting you, yet…you chose to stay and take in all the pains coming with it, you ain’t getting nothing in this sham of a marriage why don’t you walk away”
Her word suddenly reminds me of how Robert called our marriage a sham
I suddenly pulled my hand away from her,
“My marriage is not a sham, my marriage is a blessing and would work”
“But that would have been possible if Robert returns the feelings”
“I will make the feelings to be mutual trust me”
“And how are you going to make that happen, what have you not done for him to see that you’re a nice beautiful woman, no matter what you do? He will never appreciate you”
A thought suddenly click into my mind and I turned to Susan
“Do you think I should go for Surgery, ”
Why…what for, why do you need surgery?”
“I need to become pretty” I said desperately thinking about it,
“Maybe if I become pretty Robert will finally notice me”
“And what if he doesn’t?”
“Susan, can you be positive please……”
“I’m trying. g to be positive, just that you ain’t making sense”
“Don’t you want to see me happy Susan..?”
“Sure mam, trust me I’ll be the happiest person on earth If I see you happy”
“Then you have to support me, ”
“And by that you mean”
“I’ll be flying to London soon for the survey but first I need to book a doctor’s appointment,” I said suddenly feeling happy and seeing a ray of hope
“Are you sure this is what you want?” She asked with concern
“Yeah sure….” I modded my head
“Then you have my support” She smiled
“Thank you so much, come here” I smile pulling her into a warm hug,
We started chatting about random stuff and suddenly, my phone beeped I slide on the screen and see it’s a message from Robert, my heartbeat increased as they reverberate repeatedly
Susan noticed my mood and asked
“What is it?”
“Ohh it’s nothing, ” I replied clicking on the message, it opened and says
“Be home by six darling, I have a surprise for you”
I checked the sender again to be sure I wasn’t hallucinating. I was shocked to see it’s from Robert,
I was mesmerized happy and overwhelmed, I stood up from the bench immediately and turned to Susan
“Where are you going?” She asked, but I couldn’t reply,
I engulfed her in a tight hug and whispered
“I think my marriage is about to work out” I pulled away smiling, she had the confused look on her face
“Don’t worry, I will explain better tomorrow” I winked at her before rushing towards my car. I entered my car and drove off at a high speed.
I was driving in happiness and joy, since Robert decide to surprise me I decide to stop by the mall and get him something special, I was contemplating on what to get for him
I entered the mall and decided to buy expensive wine for him.
I picked up champagne and walked toward the cashiers and, using my card I paid, I walked out of the mall and entered my car before driving home.
I drove into the mansion to see that the light of the living room was on, I came down from my car and did not even mind parking very well before rushing into the house.
I was mesmerized immediately I walk into the house, the whole place was decorated with tower, I smile in happiness
How did all this happen, I knew we were going to push through, I followed the flower that was sprinkled from the door and it stopped in front of the dining
“What…..!” I screened in excitement seeing the romantic dinner that was set in the dining, everywhere was screaming romance, the atmosphere even the music that was playing in the background everything is too good
“Sweetheart….” I heard that deep sweet voice that I can always remember anything
Slowly I turned and saw Robert kneeling on both knees
I covered my mouth with my hands as tears of joy flowed from the corner of my eyes
“What are you doing?” I asked and made to pull him up but he shook his head in disagreement
“I know I’ve wronged you, Rissa….. I’ve wronged you so much that I feel so ashamed as your husband”
”No…no…that’s fine I forgive you”
“I promise you from today, I’ll be the best husband, ”
I look up to the heavens allowing my tears to flow, I smile finally my Robert has finally looked my way
“Come here” I pulled him up and engulf him in a right hug, I pulled away from the hug and held his face lovingly admiring him over and over again,
I can’t believe that he’s now mine, I drew closer and made to kiss him on the lips but he turned and the kiss landed on his face
“We still have enough time,” He said and I nodded my head. I’m standing by him.
He walked me to the table and pulled out a seat for me to sit down. I watch as he did everything calmly, he served the food and we began eating without anybody talking
We finished eating and I made to clear the table but he stopped me
“I will do eat, just seat down and wait for me” He winked before parking the leftovers and the plate in the kitchen
I couldn’t believe my eyes, how everything happened all of a sudden. I promise myself to cherish every bit of this moment, and pray that no evil eye sees us. I was still in thought when I saw Robert coming out with two glasses of wine
“Robert thank you for finally deciding to love me”
“Here….” He stretch forte a glass of wine to me, he kissed my right cheek, and sat beside me
“I’m sorry I was a fool for falling for the wrong person” He muttered looking like he’s regretting something
“You mind telling me what happened?”
“No…. I don’t want anything to spoil our moment tonight….. maybe later”
“Alright….”
“Drink your wine” He smiles sipping on his,
I taste the wine and gosh, this taste so nice,
“This is good” I smile
“You like it?”
“Yeah……”
“Finish all let me get you some more”
“Hmmmmm” I gulped down the remaining content and gave the glass to him, he stood up to get another wine for me
Suddenly a wave of dizziness slammed through me, I blinked my eyes repeatedly trying not to sleep since it was the first night Robert was cherishing our marriage. I wanted to be awake and spend it with him.
The dizziness heat me harder this time and my head fell back on the couch, I want to fight the sleep but it’s like the more I fight it the more it’s coming
At some point I couldn’t fight it anymore, I close my eyes, but somehow I was awake, I felt like I’m in another world
“Sweetheart….” Unheard Robert’s voice, I felt him slide something into my hand but I don’t know what it is
“Sign…. sign…. sign……!” I kept hearing from far away, I slowly tried to open my eyes but then I saw Rose,
What is she doing here? I tried to seat up but I had no single strength in me
She sat beside me and kissed my cheeks, I made to stand up and push her away, I wanted to curse her for ever being this close to me, but then…. I realized I had no strength, I couldn’t do anything,
“Sign here……” I heard her say, I tried to see what she’s showing me but all I can see is a blurry image, I can’t see anything, I so much want to see what she’s showing me, and why does she keep on saying sign
What is she talking about?….
“Sweetheart……. sign here” She kept on chanting, I wanted to kill her for coming to my house to spoil my moment with Robert.
I feel numb weak and out of the world, my vision is not clear and my head filled up
I manage to raise my hand and slowly I stab her whatever she gave to me
“Ahhhhh……” I heard a scream but I was far gone, feeling happy for doing that I manage to say
“Bitch get lost” I smile and fell into slumber
*Do you guys think it’s Rose that she saw?*