I Chose You💕

VIII.

VIII.
I started job hunting. I chose private companies as they hire quickly than government agencies. It's not like I need a job soon, but I felt like I don't do much anymore so I had to do something. I was a bit bored too. Because my mother-in-law now often leaves the house to tend to their business.

I got a call one day that I was accepted, Alhamdulillah. I applied as an internal auditor in a company not far from the house and financially, they do well. I was to report the next week for contract signing.

I waited for Mikhail to break this good news to him. I texted him that he buy pizza on his way so that we could celebrate. But I didn't tell him yet about it.

He did not reply or anything. He rarely responded to my texts anyway so I didn't bother.

I waited for him in the living room, with Anika on my side. We were raiding a boss in Everwing. When the time's up for the last energy, Anika groaned.

"What a waste! You were so close to defeating the boss!" She exclaimed.

"Sorry. Maybe you can do it," I said.

"Ugh, my damage level is so low compared to yours," she said, hanging her head low.

I reached out to pat her head softly. Before I could say anything, I finally noticed someone else's presence.

Mikhail had arrived, taking off his shoes. He wasn't bringing anything but his satchel bag. In short, he hadn't gotten pizza.

"Ken said you're bringing pizza," said Anika for me.

I couldn't find my voice this time.

"Did she?" Asked Mikhail, dropping a kiss on her sister's forehead. He took out his phone to check. "Sorry, just read it now. Why don't you call in for delivery?" he offered and turned his back on us.

Despite the heavy heart, I grasped for my voice. "Do you need anything? Water?" I asked, following him.

"No, I'm fine," he said dismissively.

What now?

I stopped in my tracks as tears started to formulate. Why does this hurt so much? It's just a pizza! I looked up so the tears won't fall. I composed myself quickly and stayed in the living room for sometime. The unwanted feelings linger I was stuck.

Ya Allah, help me.

"I'm hooooome!"

Jam. It was Jam.

I put on a welcoming face and turned to her. She was holding two boxes of pizza with her. "I was badly craving for pizza I had to get one on my way," she explained.

"Pizza!" Yelled Anika.

I smiled at her weakly. "I was craving for some too," I told her.

Though, it wasn't really the food. It was what I was going to say while eating the food.

"Great!" Said Jam. "Let's go devour."

I retired to bed so very late. Yes, Jam and I stayed up late talking about random stuff, but I retired a little bit later, assuring my self that my emotion's already subsided.

He was already asleep, which was good. I didn't have to look at him and break down.

I slept too, feeling tired when I didn't really do anything strenuous today.