CHOOSING HERI looked between Markus and the woman who had at one time been his everything, it was as if seeing her was all a dream. I couldn't believe that she was in front of me. Just some days ago Markus was telling me of how he was over her. Could he keep to those words now that she had somehow found her way into his life?He looked as surprised as I was, he hadn't moved or said anything and none of them had noticed my presence.Should I make myself known or should I just go?" Markus," I called but he didn't respond.Fiona turned to me with a sharp look in her eyes. I was familiar with this type of look, but I wasn't going to let her intimidate me. She didn't have the right to be here." Markus, are you okay?" I asked and to my utmost surprise when Markus spoke I didn't recognize his voice nor did I believe the words he just said to me. " Jane, wait outside, " What did he need to speak to her about? She caused him pain and now she was standing right in front of him, what more di
THE HOCKEY GAME I was awoken by the ringing of my phone, I didn't know why but my whole body ached. It must be the stress of seeing Markus's first love again, the fear that filled my body knowing that I could lose him and even myself.The phone kept ringing and I grudgingly stretched my hand to get it. The screen displayed Hardin. I've been a really bad friend, I've not spoken to him for quite a long time and still, he cared to check up on me." Hey Hardin," I said but immediately cleared my throat when I realized my voice was rough." Were you sleeping?" He asked and when I turned to the clock I saw that it was almost afternoon. Why did I sleep for so long? Why didn't anybody wake me up?I rose from the bed with my phone to my ear as I walked towards the bathroom." I'm so sorry Hardin, there has been a lot going on in my life and it's all weighing on me," I said to him with a sigh as I opened the bathroom door and got in, as I passed the mirror on the wall I couldn't help but look
BACK TO HIS EX LOVER I just couldn't focus after Markus left, my mind kept wondering what must have gone wrong. I wanted to call him but I stopped myself, whatever had made him run off like that must be serious and I wouldn't want to bother him.I willed myself to focus back on the game and keep on cheering for Hardin.The game ended with a 6-4 The Black Eagles won and I shouted at the top of my lungs glad that my friend won.Fans were cheering and running over to the players while both teams still congratulated each other, it was good to watch.I was surprised when Hardin left all his fans and made his way to me." I'm glad we won, you know I was worried we wouldn't win this first time you came to watch me, but I guess you're my good lucky charm," He said as he bumped his fist with mine. He looked around as if he was looking for something and I was confused not until he spoke." Where is your Mr possessive?" He asked, referring to Markus and I couldn't help but laugh, was that what
CAUGHT IN THE ACT When I got home Markus was already back, I knew that because his car was parked outside. I took a deep breath and got out of the car then I walked slowly into the house. I was taking my time because each step I took felt like I was walking closer to heartbreak.I opened the door and got into the house and surprisingly I was hit with the smell of food, I almost forgot what was bothering me." Hey, I've been waiting for you," Markus said as soon as he saw me, he had a smile on his face, and as much as I tried to mirror his look it wasn't working. " Are you okay?" Markus asked as he left what he was doing and walked to me." Did that guy say anything to offend you?" He asked me, referring to Hardin, if only he knew he was the reason for my sad mood." You ran off without telling me, I was worried, where did you go?" I asked him hoping he wouldn't lie to me, I knew how crazy exes could be, for all, I knew everything might be a setup. I wanted Markus to reassure me, I
MARRY ME Jane had never been to my office so I was beyond shocked to see her right in front of me. " Jane, what are you doing here?" I asked as I moved away from Fiona and walked towards her." I was around the area and thought I should stop by, good thing the receptionist let me in, what is she doing here?" Jane asked me as she looked to where Fiona was standing.I didn't even know how to start explaining to her." Oh, didn't he tell you we were together yesterday?" Fiona asked and I felt like snapping her neck. I didn't care that we shared something but right now she was overstepping her boundaries." He did, told me how desperate for his attention you were," I was shocked, I didn't remember telling her anything, Fiona also seemed shocked, she didn't expect that I was going to tell Jane. Not like I did tell Jane anything." So I'm going to say this one last time, stay away from him, unlike you who didn't care about him I love him and our unborn child," I felt like I was just being
FATHER AND CHILD TALK Why would Markus joke with something as serious as this and in a time like this?" Markus, why are you joking? it's not funny," I said to him as I watched him quietly." Oh shit, there should be roses and all, this isn't the perfect proposal I dreamt of but I just couldn't help myself. As long as I spend the rest of my life with you, I'll spend every day giving you roses." His words were so sweet that for a moment I just closed my eyes to imagine what a forever with Markus would look like." Markus I don't want you to make a rash decision, you're not thinking straight," I said to him as my hand ran through his hair." Jane, I've never been so sure about anything in my life, I need you to know that I'm in my right senses and I'll ask this question over and over again until I get an answer from you," He said with so much confidence and when I looked into his eyes I couldn't find any lie." Are you sure?" I asked for the last time giving him a chance to change his
I FORGIVE YOU " Hi," I said to him as soon as he sat down opposite me. I had called him earlier today that we needed to speak, I knew he was confused and I also knew his wife wouldn't want him to be here, so whatever I wanted to say needed to be fast." I'm glad you asked to see me," he said with a smile and I managed a smile of my own." There is something I would like to clear up, especially about our relationship," I said as the words I'd practiced over and over in my head became so hard for me to speak, I wanted our meeting to be in public so I don't become too dramatic, I couldn't cry in public." That's why I'm here, I'll listen to whatever you have to say," He said with what looked like hope shining in his eyes." I want to let you know that at one time in my life, you were the best father, everything was perfect, I had dreamt of my father walking me down the aisle, I've had hope for our family, I painted the perfect picture, you know, I used to make drawings of us as a perfec
THE SURPRISE TRIP " Ma'am, it's getting really late, I think it's time we return home," I heard the voice of the driver behind me, I was so totally lost in my thoughts that I forgot about the time." I'm sorry, I lost track of time," I said as I rose from where I sat on the floor with the assistance of the driver.We walked back to the car and drove home.Markus was waiting just in front of the house and from the look on his face he didn't look pleased." I've been waiting for you, why would you come home this late?" He said calmly, trying not to raise his voice at me." And you, why would you let her stay out late? What the hell do I pay you for?" He didn't hold back for the driver, his anger showed in his voice." I'm sorry Sir, I just didn't want to bother her, she went to visit her mom's grave," He said, sounding so sorry when he didn't do anything wrong." Calm down Markus, it's my fault we're coming back by this time, don't take it out on him, you can go, Philip," I said to the