Imagine... (Magcon Imagines)

28. Hayes

"I want you to stay safe okay"
"I'll be fine honey"
"There's a snowstorm in Pittsburg are you sure you want to go?"
"I have a business meeting in Philly so it's unavoidable"
"What if you go the long way
around"
He turns around and looks at you with his head cocked to the side.
"Honey. I don't have that kind of time."
You sigh and walk up to him to readjust his already perfect tie. The black suit is a slim fit that brings out all his muscular details and makes him look irresistible. Ugh. You're so lucky to have Hayes as you husband.
"I just want you safe okay?"
He grabs you chin and gives you a reassuring kiss.
"I'll take the black range rover if that makes you feel any better. It's got great traction. Take care of our kids okay?"
"I promise." You smile and kiss him again. He grabs his suitcase and heads out. He waves at you from the window and blows a kiss. You look at the license plate : 345 HG9. He'll be fine. You know it. You go into the living room and read.
***
You turn on the news and headlines of a car crash on I-90. You don't think about it much until you hear the words Pittsburg. You try to look at the screen to identify a black range rover.
345 HG9
345 HG9
You are relieved when you can't find it. He's alright. He's okay.
Ring
Probably him right now. You skip over to the phone overjoyed with happiness.
"Hayes I'm so glad you're---"
"Is this the household of vehicle 345 HG9?"
"Yes...?" It didn't sound like Hayes. It wasn't him.
"I'm sorry to inform you that vehicle has been involved in a fatal accident on I-90."

The phone drops at the same speed of your tears.