Today is our anniversary and I am six months pregnant now. I am feeling so happy like all the heavens are on my side. My heart is filled with content, I felt butterflies in my stomach and I felt like beaming in blithe. No words can explain my exhilaration. I felt like glowing, nothing in this world can make me this much happier. The cheerfulness anticipated by the fact that we have lived a whole year together is filling me with elation. The start was so difficult as the thorns in our path hurt both of us a lot but now, the way he sucked out that recurring venom is admirable as the rest of the months were passed in enlivened situations and vivid colors that are shining in our future too. It feels like nothing can go wrong.
I woke up as I stretched and sat up. I yawned and turned my head and saw no one. As I was sitting on the bed to drag myself out from the feeling of drowsiness, the door opened revealing my light of hope. He smiled widely when he entered. He came close to me, he cupped my cheeks as he kissed them, "Happy Anniversary, Love." He murmured. I giggled and replied, "Happy Anniversary, My sweet Husband." He gave me a loving look that will last an eternity as he bent to his knees and held my hands, "Thanks for coming in my life. No matter how much I thank God for joining my destiny with yours, it can never be enough. You are my fortune. My greatest possession is your love. You are my redemption, my every inch belongs to you. I love you so much, Love.
..I know the previous year was filled with both happy and sad memories but for the upcoming year, I promise, I'll make every moment for you to treasure. I'll stay by your side forever and will try my best to become a good husband... and a father." He said earnestly.
A tear pricked in the corner of my eye as I cupped his cheeks and pecked his lips, "I love you Christian and every moment I spent with you is precious to me. My heart seeks you in your absence. The blessing to have you in my life is inexplicable. If you are with me, I have all the riches of the world with me. I don't want to go anywhere else leaving you. Christian, you have tried enough, you have spent countless time to make me feel secure and loved. Please, for the upcoming year, give me the chance to say that I am here and always will, to say that when I am with you, you have nothing else to fear, to say that I'll try my best to be a better wife and mother."
"But, Love, You have already elicited this feeling in me." He said, giving me an innocent look. I smiled and none of us spoke a word after it as a feeling of immense love emerged from us giving both of us deep satisfaction that fate bound us together and we are thankful for it. The silence spoke a thousand words and also meant deeply to us. Like, no words are needed to be spoken to say what we felt we both know we are happy.
Christian averted his gaze from mine and said, "I cook breakfast for us. Come." I grinned when I heard it. I love it when he cooks for me. I quickly stood up and freshened, I went to the dining hall as the aroma of breakfast filled my nostrils. I inhaled as I complimented, "It's smells delicious. When did your cooking become that good?" I asked taking a seat.
"Let's say, I asked for Aunt's help to prepare for today." I spare a glance at him who was looking at me intensely to see my reaction. I hummed as I took a slice of waffle and was about to take a bite but then Samuel came, "Sir, We have company."
"I have told everyone to not disturb me today. Who is it?" He asked, raising an eyebrow, slightly angered. Samuel came closer and said lowly to him so that I can't hear it. Christian's eyes widened for a second as a look of astonishment and rage glistened in them but he soon regained his posture as he gave me his flawless smile and said, "Wait here. I'll be back." I held his hands as I asked timidly, "Is everything okay, Christian?" He passed me a reassuring smile and replied with a 'yes'. He then left leaving me all alone. I sighed as I put my chin on my palm waiting for him to come so that we can eat together.
When he didn't came after a while, I decided to come to the hall. My eyes widened in horror of the sight before me; Cops were taking him. I rushed to him as I held his arm. Tears blurred my vision as I mumble his name. He narrowed his eyes at me in sorrow as he moved as kissed my forehead and whispered, "Please don't come after me." Before I could say or do something, they took him away. I put my hand over my mouth as I fall on the ground. Tears streamed down, as I felt my heart heavy.
Why? Why is this all happening? Whenever we decide to start our lives anew something came in between. Something always ruined it. My mind just couldn't comprehend what has just happened. Why'd they took him away?
As I was lost in incomprehensible thoughts, I decided to call Tyler maybe he knew something about it. I dialed his number,
"Hello, T-Tyler, W-Where are you? Please h-help me, Police t-took Christian a-away." I spoke with my shaky voice. My quivering lips can't even produce anymore sound as I began to cry but then I heard the sound of a cry from the other side too,
"They did the same with Tyler.." Whispered Candice in a croaked voice.
"C-Candice.. D-Do you know the reason?"
"They say his money is morally wrong as he might be involved in Mafia." A gasp left my mouth when I heard it. I couldn't speak anymore as my world stopped.
Why?