I love you, Until forever

EIGHT: Would our forever last if we're like this?

Steven:

I woke up before Maggie did, it was five thirty in the morning and I already have thirty minutes before my work time would start. Since I was already running late, All I did was to kiss her goodbye and not waking her up.

I arrived at the restaurant few minutes before my shift would start. Celina was already there along with Drew, the boy Maggie and I kept talking about every time I got home. The call time had arrived. We were busy as a bee, cooking, chopping, slicing and mincing the desired ingredient for the recipe.

Few more hours after the break, it was already half past eleven when Drew asked me to go to the storage room to grab something.

“Can I come with you?” Celina asked.

“Not a problem.”

“So… I heard you’re getting married already?” She asked as soon as we arrived at the storage room.

“Two months to be exact.” I responded calmly.

“Steven… Did I never been interesting for you?” She asked.

“Celine. Haven’t we talked about this since we were college?” I said.

“Why her Steven? She left you!” I screamed.

“But then she came back to me.” I explained.

“Why can’t you love me Steven?” She asked.

“I loved her more than anything in this world.”

“But, does she loved you like I loved you?”

“More that you could think of.”

“Why can’t you give me a chance? Please Steven.” She begged.

“What do you want? I’m getting married please Celina.” I exclaimed.

“Kiss me, then I’ll never long for you again.” She said.

“That’s it? Just for a kiss?”

“Yes, Steven. Just for a kiss.”

“Then fine. If you get to kiss me, I’m telling you. Stop this.”

“Promise.”

She then launch into my lap and started kissing me passionately. It didn’t last long before I heard the door open. My eyes suddenly followed the gaze of a sapphire one.

Hell… It happened again.

I saw it, how her tears dropped down onto her cheeks. How she dropped the box she was holding. How her face turned pale and how she tried to catch her breath.

I’ve hurt her again. I’ve hurt my Maggie. My future wife.

I’m so stupid! How can I let her got broken again when I knew she was still fixing the shattered pieces of her heart? I hated myself for being weak. I should have been strong enough to stop Celina.

Maggie started running away and I know I have to catch her. Not long before she was about to open her car door when I turned her to face me, her palm landed right on my cheek. I deserve it.

She started throwing words at me while her tears broke down. I know she was hurting; So much that her heart could bare to receive.

After her speech, she entered her car and started driving away. But as soon as she passed the intersection, I saw it, right in front of my own eyes. I saw how the truck honk loudly, How it hit my Maggie’s car. I stood frozen on my spot, unable to move. Then it hit me, I dialled 911 and run to her.