1 Month Later
Finally things have taken a turn for good. The pain and scars healed, everything is calming down gradually- my anger. I have begun to live my life as a blessing and made up my mind to put the past behind me and focus only on the future because it consists of three people; Mother, Eugene and Christian. Nothing matters to me now. My everything is them and I want things to remain like this. I don’t want any more tribulations, I want to live a peaceful life.
Everything came back to normal. It's been six months of our marriage and it feels like six years to me. A lot. And I mean A LOT happened in these months. His apprehension, pushing me away, breaking me, saving me, the distance between us, me being defiled, him saving me again, our confessions, our sweet honeymoon- the most sweetest and memorable moment of my life, my truth and now, finally everything is normal. All the dramatic events of my life have ended and now everything is monotonous.
And I feel so happy to have him. So blessed. Christian is everything I could dream of in a guy. He is loving, caring and I Love him so much. I am grateful to have him in my life. He is the pillar of my broken house, preventing it from falling apart. He was there to hold me when I needed him the most.
But right now I am angry at him. Today is my birthday and he didn't even wish me. I normally don't get angry on trivial things like this. To be honest, I haven't even celebrated my birthday ever since Eugene went to a coma. But, now Eugene is awake and I want to celebrate. I stomped my feet on the ground as I sat on my usual seat grumpily.
Christian narrowed his eyes at me as he asked,
"You okay?" I puffed and didn't reply to him.
"Not gonna tell me?" He said leaning in. I turned my head away and put my chin on my palm. He pinched my arm slightly as I yelped, "Eek! What are you doing?" I asked, rubbing the spot.
"Tell me what happened?" he asked sweetly.
"What is it today?" I asked angrily.
"Eugene's Birthday, I guess.." He said trailing off, holding his chin.
"And mine too!" I whined.
"Your birthday was two months ago," he said.
"No. I am born today. And today is my birthday too but no, you didn't wish me and by the way, even if my birthday was two months ago, why didn't you wish me before too?" I was infuriated. He gawked at me as I pouted. He then burst into laughter. "What happened to you?” he asked. I gasped at his action. How dare he... I clicked my tongue at him and scowled. He stood up and patted my head,
"Okay, my queen, you are born today. Happy Birthday and ... back then the day, We were supposed to start our lives anew was your birthday." he said the last part sadly as I looked at him with a sad look. That was my birthday? I decided to not to talk about this matter as I said,
"Today is mine and Eugene's birthday. By the way, when is your birthday?" I asked happily.
"10th July." He said
"Oh my God! After 10 days!?" I exclaimed and became enthusiastic.. for his birthday? Well, I should be but well today is my birthday.
He nodded as I grinned. I wonder what caused me to have such a mood swing but I am not complaining.
We then had our breakfast. Christian stood and kissed my forehead before leaving for work. "Take care." I said as he smiled and left.
After he left, I opened my phone and saw text from Eugene wishing my happy birthday. A sudden realization hit me, Christian should have stayed home with me today. And once again, I am angry that he left for work instead of spending the day with me.
I was whining but then Henley came with a dress. I looked at her in confusion.
"What are you doing here?" I asked Henley. She smiled and said, "Sir want you to wear it and get ready and come with me." I tilt my head in confusion. She then grinned and wished me,
"Happy Birthday, Ma'am. It's for you, from me" She put the dress aside and gave me a box.
"Thanks." I smiled and opened the box and saw a star shaped brooch. I grinned looking at it.
"It's beautiful." I thanked her. It's such an exquisite brooch. I really liked it.
"I am glad you liked it." She smiled.
"Please get ready now." She said as I nodded and left with the dress.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror. The dress is so enthralling. It's a maroon evening-length A line gown. It's so elegant, such captivating grace it has. I smiled as I looked at myself. I kinda feel like some aristocratic woman because of these aesthetically pleasing attributes of the dress.
I applied makeup in accordance with the dress and I looked truly alluring. I smiled as I walked out and asked Henley,
"How do I look?" I asked as I spun around. Her eyes glimmer in admiration as she squeaked,
"It's gorgeous! You are looking so irresistible." I laughed and chuckled, “I expect this reaction from Christian as well.”
“He will fall head over heels for you.” She said. “I hope so.” I smiled.
We were about to leave but I stopped Henley and said, "Before we go there. Take me somewhere else first."
"Where?" She asked. I smiled and I whispered to her. “The hospital.” She gave me a baffled look but I just winked at her and said to myself, “I hope it’s what I am thinking.”
***
After this, Henley took me to a hotel. It's a lavishing hotel. Of course, it would be a five-star hotel. The staff greeted me decently as they showed me a table, it seems like it has been reserved especially for me because it was away from others. I sat down but an easiness linger in my heart as it seeks Christian who was nowhere to be found. My lips formed a thin line as I sat there alone, slightly uncomfortable.
I didn't even order anything but they served me Spaghetti, my favourite dish. I was perplexed but then they removed the curtains from the stage, I gasped as I saw Christian playing piano. My eyes widened in shock. I didn't know he could play piano. He spared a glance at me and mumbled, 'happy birthday'. I smiled widely, then he began to play a song. I closed my eyes as a feeling of solace took over and I felt so connected to him. The music is so pacifying. A feeling of extreme rapture filled me as I became oblivious of all the things around me thinking about him and him only. The feeling of being blessed to have such a divine bond with him. A glee filled my whole being when he began to sing. I know this song all too well. It's every lyric brought me close to him as it seems like it's made for us;