Chapter 1

Daisy’s POV

This was not exactly the way I pictured I will spend my night—cold and alone. The rain pelted on my face and diluted my salty tears as they washed my face clean. My mascara must be smudged by now, my hair soaked and my clothes were cold and uncomfortable too.

I was shivering and my teeth kept clanking. It was the dead of the night and no one was around to ask for help. My situation never got any better as thunderstorms started. I became even more scared and confused than I ever.

My breathing was slowing down. It felt like my brain and awake faculties were shutting down, maybe this was it. Just maybe this was the end.

My day started on a really good note before everything spiraled downhill. I had a full day ahead of me. Surprisingly, I woke up alone today. Clark usually waited till I woke up to kiss me good morning. He would be already dressed and going through some work-related stuff on his iPad. Once I’m awake, I’d go to the bathroom and do my business there. Out of routine, we would then go down for breakfast together.

At the dining table, Mrs. Jenny had already cooked and set a variety of meals for breakfast on the table. but all he would take is a cup of coffee. While he sipped his hot coffee, he would watch me eat which according to him is one of his favorite things to do.

We’d talk about the day and chitchat about simple things. Of course, he would make some really sexy jokes as we conversed which made me want to keep him just a little longer. Sadly, I will have to let him go.

The mornings typically ended with him checking his watch and running off to his car parked in front of the house. There, Jared waited for him and greeted him, all set to drive him to work. Just before he left, he would kiss me goodbye while I shoved him away playfully.

None of that happened today, I’m sure he must have had a very early meeting. Whenever he left like that, he always left a note. I try not to think too much of it. He may have been in a rush to get to work.

The morning felt so incomplete without him. I went down for breakfast and I settled for just toast and scrambled eggs with some orange juice. I was eager to work on my garden this morning. Currently, I was growing some tomatoes. They were fresh and very plump, and in no time might be ready for harvest. The work was particularly more enjoyable because the sun wasn’t out.

Beep! Beep! A notification popped up on my phone. It was Stella. She wanted to Facetime me.

“Hello girl’’ she screamed in her signature way.

“Stella go easy on my ears, would you?’’ I implored.

“let us go out today, let’s have a girls ' night out.” She proposed.

“Sure, we have a lot to catch up on.”

“Are you sure he will loosen his collar on you for just tonight?” she asked a little tightly. I knew who she was talking about. She never really liked Clark. From the day she met him, she disapproved of him. However, she tolerates him because she knows just how much I love him.

“Don’t talk about my husband like that. Yes he may be a little overprotective, but he loves me dearly” I defended.

“Easy tiger, or should I say tigress. I’m just saying that there is obsession and there is suffocating possessiveness, and that’s all I see here.”

“He isn’t suffocating, he loves me. I know it's something you can’t relate to because you have never had a stable relationship before. It doesn’t mean someone else can’t” I shot out before I realized all I said.

“Wow! Just wow! What makes you think I’m trying to project my insecurities on your relationship.” She was hurt and I heard just how much in her voice.

“Stella I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean the word that came out of my mouth. They just…I don’t know what came over me.” I sighed deeply as I apologized.

“There it is, Clarks loyal and ever-submissive dog.” She sounded bitter. I hated that she felt this way. I loved her so much but I loved my husband more and I didn’t want anything coming in between my marriage.

“Look I love you but I don’t want to do this with you anymore.”

“Can we not just fight today because of him? I just want my friend beside me even if it’s just for an evening.” She pleaded and my heart softened.

“Okay. Let’s not do this anymore. I miss you so much”

“I’ve missed you too. Let’s meet later. I’ll meet you at your place to pick you up at 7.”

“I’ll get dressed before then”

"I love you girl. Bye"

"I love you too sis. See you later"

Talking with Stella was a little intense, it reminded me of how much our friendship had deteriorated. Clark wasn't even helping issues at all, he disliked her just as much as she did him. It was always so awkward when the three of us were together. The air was always thick, you could cut it with a knife. Someday I hoped the two most important people in my life would finally get along.

I began to feel very hungry all of a sudden. I was craving strawberry ice cream. I never craved this flavor. As a matter of fact, I resented it normally but right now all I could think of was strawberry ice cream. I left the garden and went to take a shower. The water was cold but I enjoyed it. It had a calming effect.

When I was done, I went down to satisfy my craving. On getting to the fridge, I discovered we had run out of strawberry ice cream. I burst into tears so quickly and uncontrollably. I soon realized I was crying over ice cream and struggled to stop. Why was I so emotional this morning? I think I might just be PMSing.

I needed to check my app to ensure I was not taken unawares by my period soon. Behold I was late. Not just a few days, I was two weeks late. How did I not know? I was always quick to notice if something was wrong with my body or any changes at all. I might just be pregnant.

The thought of it made me gasp. I might be a mother and Clark a father soon. I hoped it was a reality. He would be so happy when I let him know. Even though we haven't been actively trying for a baby, we have wanted a baby. We decided to go with the flow, with no use of contraceptives and no extra measures to get pregnant. If I did get pregnant, beautiful. If I didn't, it was still okay.

I had to confirm my suspicion. I had to make a trip to the drugstore. I quickly got dressed and went to the parking lot. I was confused as to what car to use and I settled for the black Rolls Royce Phantom.

My heartbeat was quick and heavy. I drove as quickly as I could within speed limits. When I reached there, I quickly got a pack of clear blue and a pack of first response test kits. I need that much so I can be sure of the result.

After paying at the cashier's table, I rushed off to the nearest cold stone creamery outlet. I got the largest tub they had and went back home. I drove for a while but it seemed like an eternity