Forever and Always

Episode 32

WES'S POV

I had been so grateful, Mari and I had time
To each other, no drama.
Just us.
I smiled, gripping her hand as we walked through the
Grocery store.

"Ooh, can we get this?" Mari said holding up a box of Reece's puffs.
I smiled, nodding.
"Who's the child now?" I chucked.
Mari glanced up at me, pulling a face.
I pulled one back before my attention was drawn to the
Chocolate Isle.
"My god, Mari.. Please" I said, pointing to the Isle.
Mari looked at me graciously, before pulling out $20.
"Go for it." She smiled handing me the money.
My face lit up as I took it,
"Thank you babe!" I yelled, kissing her forehead then proceeding to run to the chocolate Isle.
Grabbing large bags of gummy bears and chocolate bars.
I had eventually filled my quota and proceeded to go and find Mari.

She was already at the counter, ready to pay.
I ran up dropping all of my things onto the counter,
Smiling.

"Mari" I said huffing and puffing.
She glanced up from her phone, smiling at me.
My smile and slight laugh turned to a wheeze.
I glanced up at her slightly worried, as she noticed.
She pat my jacket, noticing I didn't have my inhaler on me.
"Oh, shit Wes." She muttered, fiddling through her
Handbag.
I was confused, I thought I had brought my asthma puffer?
After a few moments the wheezing got worse, I was slightly scared at this point, using the counter for support.

Next thing I know Mari grabs and squeezes my cheeks, forcing me to face her as she forced the inhaler in my mouth.

My breathing began clearing up,
"Th.... Thanks babe" I smiled, looking up at her.
She still looked worried as she put the inhaler back into her
Bag.
"You scare the crap out of me sometimes" she said, leaning in and kissing me on the cheek.
I laughed, pulling my strength together, my heart was
Still racing as Mari pulled her small little arms around my
Back, helping me back to my feet.

"Ma'am" the cashier called.
Mari glanced up as she helped me.
"$62.40" he said, holding out his hand,
Mari nodded, paid the man and then we had left.
Mari hadn't said a word to me whilst we were in the car.
I found the silence deafening.

"Mari?" I asked. She turned to face me.
"Mm?" She replied
"Are.. You okay?" I looked at her worrie.
"I'm fine Wes." She said trying to keep a straight face.
"Mari.." I added, "please"
She sighed, "how couldn't you have brought
Your puffer?" She asked.
"I.. I thought I did" those last words I said were
The last moments we spent calm.
An argument had abruptly started.

"Wes, how could you have forgotten!" She yelled.
"I don't know, I forgot?!" I replied.
We spent the entire trip home arguing, then once we got in the door not a word was spoken.
Such a little thing has caused a brawl between me and the love of my life.