Unhappy Marriage

He came by to pick my sister Mai and I to a camping trip. A friend of his was sitting in the back seat just sitting there as Mai and I stood there looking at each other. My friend laughed and tapped on the window

Hey Warlore go to the front seat so the girls can sit together.

He gave my friend a look and got out of the back and to the front. Mai and I just giggled as we got in the back seat. We drove off to meet the others. He was always talking bout this one girl he dated when he was in middle school till they went to college. I tried to ignore as much as I could.

Hey, You mind dropping me off at the restaurant ahead of us? Since we are near where we need to meet them and I'm a bit hungry.

Mai looked at me

You want me to go with you?

Naw, I just wanna get something quick to eat.

He looked back at me smiled and nodded. He stopped the car dropped me off and drove off. I walked in there and asked for table number 23. They walked me to the table as the table was facing the water. What a beautiful view sound of the water so peaceful. I sat there letting myself released into the wild wind. The corner of my eyes there he was walking over here. He sat down.

May I join you?

Um... sure.

I remember this table. This was where we met the first time isn't it?

I looked at him blushed and looked down embarrassed as I nodded. He reached his hands out to me and held it his hands were so warm. I felt my heart pounding away as I wait for his soft voice to follow the wind to me. I loved him for years while he was still in love with someone else. I always stand to the side watching him so happy with her. Yet I stay silenced. He spoke up

Hey...

I looked up with tears down my face just thinking of all those years i stood there miserable crying myself to sleep night by night. Just the happiness of him holding my hand I all has gone slow motion I couldn't hear what he was saying but from reading his lips I saw I love you... Tears filled my eyes till I can no longer see...

I opened my eyes to a very beautiful room sat up looked at the balcony door as the wind blows the nude curtain into the room. I looked at the night stand next to me and picked up a picture frame. It was our wedding picture. I held my hand to my mouth as i started crying in happiness. I held it with me as I walk to the Balcony door it was beautiful the huge pool the gardens everything makes it so peaceful. I walked down stairs to the kitchen and looked at the calendar i have a flight in less then 2 hours and I'm not even ready yet. I haven't seen him I want to see him before I leave. Then a lady walks over to me.

Your'e gonna need to hurry up or you will be late. I packed your things last night for you.

Oh thank you. I'm going to get ready now. Where is he?

She looked at me

He's out with an old friend. She just came back in town and they haven't met in a while. He told me to tell you good luck on your business trip. Sorry he couldn't take you.

I puzzled and she could tell. He came over and hugged me.

Let it go. Have fun on your trip.

Thank you.

I gave her a kiss on the cheek and left.

Next thing i know I was on the plane coming back home. He didn't come pick me up once again it was the limo driver. He promised he was going to pick me up. Maybe he's going to surprise me? I smiled to myself thats what he used to do. But its been 5 years since the last time he did something like that. I started thinking about which friend thats in town and felt sick as I vomited at my seat. Plane sick is no joke I felt dizzy. I got to the door as I saw this beautiful red car sitting at the front. She held me close and hugged me tight when she saw me.

How was your trip?

It was ok. I felt really sick though and still do. Plane sick isn't a good feeling.

I know what you mean.

Whose car is this?

It's his friends car. She's up there right now.

My face expression changed as i looked down. She hugged me.

You can't change his heart. They've been in love for over 10 years before he met you. Don't beat yourself over it. Just stay calm.

Tears ran down my face. Tonights our Anniversary we have dinner plan at 8. I walked up stairs to our bedroom and there she was sitting on our bed with him holding her hands. I wiped my tears made sure it didn't look like i was crying. Then made some noise so they know i'm there they pulled hands out quick and he stood up.

Hey baby, I'm sorry I didn't come get you I had some stuff to do. Look who is here.

I looked at her and waved.

Hi, Nice to meet you again.

She just nodded and gave me this sharp look making me look away like I did something wrong.

I don't feel good excuse me for a second.

I ran to the bathroom and felt like I was going to vomit but I didn't. Got myself together and walked out the bathroom they were gone. I got changed into my night gown and stood out at the balcony it was a full moon all the starts were out little clouds making their way to the other side reconnecting each other. Then i smelt her. The sweet very sweet strawberry perfume the wind carried the smell to me as it was carrying a message the perfume was so sweet you can almost taste it. They walked hand in hand in the garden as I tear away. I felt dizzy as I walked back and sat in bed. He walked in

Hey Hun, I have some business things I need to take care of tonight so I might be home late.

But... tonights our Anniversary... And we have reservations.

Oh shit, I forgot...

I sat there in tears she made him forget everything about us... it's like we never existed with each other.

It's ok baby. Can you make a later time then?

Well, What about I bring food home? Because it'll be late.

I looked at him smiled and nodded.

It's just an Anniversary it's ok. We have more to come.

As I thought in my head... not like this we probably won't...

I waited for him it was after 12. He came home drunk couldn't even walk straight. I came to guide him to bed.

I'm not drunk. I'm fine.

Let me get you some water.

I have something important to tell you.

What is it? It could always wait till tomorrow.

No I wanna tell you now. I'm marrying her.

I felt sick to the stomach and the whole room was spinning i fell to the ground.

I woke up to a white room. There he was sitting there by the bed holding my hand. I pulled my hand out and looked away.

Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?

I thought to myself not very shocked I'm pregnant? I've been wanting this for a long time. The doctor walked in.

You will have to rest a lot and don't get too shock or stressed it's not good for the baby. Another shock the baby won't be able to handle it.

Thank you doctor.

I held my stomach with a smile on my face he reached his hand over to me and i moved away.

I don't want to see you right now can you please leave.

Why not? What did I do?

You know what you did. And you know what you said.

Oh last night? I was drunk I was just saying shit.

You were right? I saw you two together. You can't fool me. You didn't even remember our Anniversary you never bothered to pick or drop me off when I had to leave You were barely ever there for me ever since she came in town...

He sat there silenced for a minute.

You should think about this her and I we been through a lot. All those years together and separated...

I stopped him with a question.

What about us? Have you noticed what you've put me through? Look at me! I let you do everything you want i let you ditched out Anniversary to go drink with her! I let you go when you want to I never asked anything of you.

Stop yelling at me! You aren't like her! We share a lot of things together.

I laughed in tears

And we don't...? We have been married for 5 years not counting the 10 years we've known each other... I stood up and tried to get away from him.

Don't touch me you can go marry her. All I have is my baby and I don't want you to take that away from me either. I want a divorce.

No!

You have no say in this stop talking to me.

The doctor walks in

Sir you will have to leave she can't take anymore stress.

I don't care! She's my wife I can say what I want to her

I felt dizzy and fell to the floor i can feel my blood soaking up my hospital gown as I saw it flowing to my eyes. I started crying...

No... Not my baby no... thats all i have left...