The First One...

Chapter 34

I was strolling in Ben's apartment wondering what to do. Ben was getting too busy these days. It's been four months now that we are engaged. Sophie's wedding went well. She looked very beautiful in her wedding dress made by Emily. We all were happy for her. I was getting along with Ben's family. Emily was still bit distant after Mike's incident. Jake called in to check out on us every now and then. Time made me forget his bad deeds and he was going well with me and Ben now. We gave visit to our house once or twice a week. It wasn't that far from work so was convenient. We had decided that we would start living in our house only after marriage. Still, he tried to convince me to move in with him in his apartment. I didn't agree ofcourse but i am staying with him this week. Ana and Jim have gone to meet Ana's parents and they are planning to go on a vacation after that. Jim porposed to Ana after Sophie's marriage, ofcourse i, Ben and Sophie planned for him. I was happy for both of them.

I heard the door bell ringing. I went to the door and opened it. There stood my man. I smiled at him but he look too exhausted. He gave me a forced smile and went directly to our room without saying a word.

Something is definitely wrong. I went to our room and tried to open it but no use he had locked it. I was about to knock when i heard his voice. He was talking to someone on phone i guess and he seemed pissed.

"WHAT THE HELL!! I AM WARNING YOU!! DO NOT TEST MY PATIENCE!!"

I heard a loud noise of something breaking after that. I stilled at my position. I haven't seen him this pissed ever.

Should i go in? I must check what's wrong.

I silently knocked the door but he didn't open. I stayed there for a while and i heard the door unlocked. I slowly went in and saw around. Ben was sitting on our bed with his hands on his face. I saw our bed side vase was broken on the floor. Something is seriously wrong.

"Ben?..are you okay?" i asked aprroaching him.

"Damn Samantha!! Do i look okay to you?" he stood up suddenly his eyes all strained and grasping his hair with his one hand. I moved back scared looking at him.

"I was just.." i tried to speak.."Sam..leave me alone.." he said harshly.

I looked at him surprised. He was looking at me as if he was ordering. I shifted my gaze to the floor and swiftly got out. I heard a loud bang of the door as i went out. I went towards the kitchen and stopped. It was getting hard for me to breathe.

What has happened? Why is he so angry? I heard my celphone vibrating. I saw a message from unknown number. There was an image attached. I looked at the image shocked. It was a pic of Ben with a girl who looked almost same age as mine. She was in a party dress and was hugging Ben. I zoomed it and saw Ben was in the same clothes as he was now. That girl seemed like she was crying and Ben had closed his eyes.

What does this mean? and why has anyone sent me this? Who is this girl? Maybe some friend or maybe his ex? Suddenly i realized that Ben hasn't told me about his past relationships ever. Ofcourse even i didn't ask him. I trust him ofcourse and do even now. I replied to the message.

May i know who is this?

I waited till i got the reply.

One of your good friend.

I ignored his reply and got back to the image. Why would have someone sent me this picture? Who is she? I must talk to Ben but i need to give him some time to calm down. I looked at the clock it was eleven thirty. I kept the food in the fridge and went out to the living room. I sat on the couch and fell asleep instantly.

After what seemed like few hours i heard Ben calling my name.

"Sam.....baby.." Ben was shaking me.