OBSESSED LOVE( On Hold)

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I locked my office and walked to the train station, I bought the tickets and went to the queue. The queue was long, I had no choice but to be patient. My cell phone beep and I saw a text from betty.

Come home, it's urgent please.

Oh my God, what could have happened?

I ran to the front and begged the person if I may take his chance. He refused at first, I showed him the text I received then he agreed . Immediately the train stopped at the station, I rushed out of it.

I entered the sitting room, everywhere was dark. My heart was beating so fast.

I called out,' Betty! Betty!! Betty!!!

Everywhere was silent. Where could she be? What could have happened? There was no one in sight. I tried calling her number then the light switched on with a chorus of birthday song.

Happy birthday to you....

I might have die of heart attack on my birthday.

There are lots of guests and drink. But what I don't understand is that who could have planned this because when I left home everything was normal as always.

I received a lot of gifts, cards and hugs from people. I sighted Betty from afar and called her, I dragged her to my room and sat her down.

'What wrong with you? She asked me looking confused.

'Can you tell me what's happening' I asked her

'Where?

'Here.

'It's your birthday! She shouted.

I crossed my arms ' I know today is my birthday, I mean who organized it?

'Oh, Never mind, she said waving her hand.

She left the room and I collapsed on the bed, thinking who it could be. I hate surprise.
It can never be my husband because he traveled to Arkansas three days ago and will be back two days after my birthday.

I changed my clothes and put a light makeup. I searched for heels to match, spray my perfume and make my way out of the room. As I opened the door, Fred, my husband was standing there with a smile. I hugged him tightly and I can perceived his mint cologne.

He was supposed to be in Arkansas, but here he was. Did he organized the party?

'Happy birthday love. He said and kissed my forehead.

'Thanks. I smiled.

'Let's join the guest'. Fred said holding my hand as we walked out to join the rest of the guest.
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I felt a kiss on my cheek and I smiled. I opened my eyes and saw Fred placing the tray on the bed. I sat straight and fold my legs.

'Morning love', he said as he served me coffee.

I collect it, sip from it and placed it back on the tray. I looked at him and saw his face was not as bright as earlier.

'Love, is there any problem? I asked raising my brows.

'Hmm, you know I should be in Arkansas by now but I had to be here for your birthday.

So?

'I will be traveling back today and my flight is scheduled for 1:00pm.' He said trying to read through me.

I was muted, I felt a pang of pains in my chest. Tears gathered in my eyes. How could he? How could he devote most of his time to his work? We barely spent a week together. He came back yesterday and today he's planning to go back.

I stood up and went to the washroom without uttering a word to him. I locked the door. I need to be alone. I slumped to the ground and the tears flowed down with ease.

When will this stop?

I heard a knock but I ignored it.

'Baby, open the door please, he begged.

'Go away, I told him.

'Please, you know I love you, I care for you. Am doing all this for us. I promise to make it up to you. Just open the door and we will talk this out. He keeps begging.

I stood up and unlocked the door, before he could say anything my phone interrupted him. I walked past him to the nightstand to pick my phone. It was an unknown number.

Hello, this is Rose.

Yes.

Your mother has been rushed to the family hospital. You have to come over right now.

Chapter one ends here.
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