A SECOND CHANCE (sequel of AGAINST ALL ODDS)Chapter sample book published.

Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

“Tyler I'm leaving!” I said loudly as I searched for my car keys. I was already running late. Where had I put those damned keys?

“What are you looking for?”

I lifted my head and looked at my husband. He was so handsome this morning, dressed in his suit, but this was no news. He always looked gorgeous. The older he got, the more charming he became. I smiled at him although I was still annoyed at losing my keys. I had to go and greet Lucy at the airport. After such a long time, she was finally going to come and pay me a visit.

“My keys, I can't find them.” I said exasperated, “I’m sure Kylie hid them somewhere.”

Tyler smiled. “Kylie? Don't you think she's a bit grown up now to do those things? You’ve probably put them somewhere, and you can't remember where.

“Maybe, I don't know where my head is lately.” I said distracted.

Tyler's face changed expression all of a sudden, and I could see something in his eyes. I wasn’t sure what it was, but it looked like something I had said angered him.

“Are you OK?” I asked.

“Yes I am.” He replied visibly annoyed. “I have to go now. I'm late for work and since today you're having a day off I'd better hurry. I'll have to work for two.”

“Oh, come on Ty!” I snapped. “You knew Lucy was going to arrive today. I can't possibly come to work especially now that I’m pregnant. I mean in a few months I'll have to stop. Maybe you should start searching for someone new to help you.”

“No!” He retorted sharply. I stared at him, surprised by his outburst.

“Why are you so angry all of a sudden?” I asked taken aback.

“I'm not angry.” He replied looking away.

“Oh yes, you are. What’s wrong?”

I hated it when he did this. Pretending nothing was wrong and keeping everything inside him when in reality there was something bothering him. Lately, it was like he was living in a world of his own. He was always grumpy, always sullen. I wanted to know what my husband was going through and help him solve any problems he was encountering, but he was shutting me out of his life.

“I'm leaving. Do you want me to take you to the airport?” He asked instead of responding. “No?” he continued as I just stared back at him.

“I think I'll take a taxi.” I said finally.

“I can take you.”He said impatiently. “At least you'll be there in time. Then use the taxi to come back. Are you coming or not?”

“Yes,” I replied as I gazed at him. I wondered what was passing through his mind. Tyler wasn't himself; he was always quiet and tense, but I couldn’t understand why. He was supposed to be happy. We were finally having the child we had wished for during all these years, but for some reason or another he was always moody.

“Kylie left already?” He asked then.

“Yes. David came for her about half an hour ago.”

He sighed and rolled his eyes. “Oh right. David.”

I was going to reply, but I bit my tongue. I knew that when it came to this argument he was very touchy, and I didn't want to fight with him. It seemed that we weren't doing anything else but that lately. Instead, I grabbed his arm. He looked at me with those beautiful eyes, and I stared at his handsome face. My God, even after seven years I still felt my heart racing whenever he looked at me like that.