EMPTY GLASS

CHAPTER THREE

P E R F E C T I O N I S A N
I L L U S I O N

(VINCENT'S POINT OF VIEW)

As I walked back to the room my mom was in. I reflect back on my past life that included Rose. Remembering the first day I met her. The time we reached our highest point of happiness and the time everything started to fall apart.

To be honest she was always good to me. She was alway there when things were dark, but was I always there for her? I knew about her problems, but why did I have to say I will be there in your troubles. I promised such a thing knowing I could not keep it. I only ended up hurting someone I loved and that hurted me.

I still remember her crying the moment I confused her with the truth at our wedding. I know I can't be perfect, but why couldn't I try to be a good partner. Yes, she couldn't have my children, but we could have always adopted. In the end I know what I chose, and I don't regret being with Joanna, but why did I have to ruin someone else in the process.

Finally reaching outside of my mother's room. I sit on the floor emptiness flooding my mind while hearing my heart pound. Why do I feel guilty? Time passed and finally Victor came back.

He looks at me and opens his mouth "hey man, you okay there?" I think for a moment and only smile. I then look to the floor and say "do you think mom is going to be able to see my child, what if she leaves before it's born?" I take a deep breath and close my eyes the darkness surrounds me now making me feel small. Is this how I am getting punished?

(ROSE'S POINT OF VIEW)

Today I am getting ready to meet Victor. Going to my closet getting out this flowy dress the ones you will see at the beach its yellow, but delicate. I put on some tan sandals and do my hair. Once again I let my hair flow down showing their natural loose curls. I finish my make up then grab my bag and grab my phone as I head out the door.

I get inside my white car and start driving to the cafe we agreed to go to. As I get there I can see his black car is already parked, so I park mine and get out quickly. When I open the door to the place, the smell of coffee and baked bread fills my nose. I then hear someone call my name, and I look and see its Victor. He is sitting at the table next to a beautiful view that the window provided.

I head his way and sit down. We say hello and smile; he is wearing some black jeans white sneakers and a nice top. I see his wrist and see he is wearing the same watch as always. We began with small talk and then he spoke up saying "well Rose, I only know the basic things about you, but tell me what is your goal for the future."

I stop do think for a moment but before I can answer his phone rings he whispers sorry and looks at the screen to see who is calling. He stands up and says "sorry Rose, let me just take this call it's my mom. I'll be right back." As he says that he then walks outside, but I am still in hearing range.

(VICTOR'S POINT OF VIEW)

As I get out I feel my nervousness building up. Next thing I hear is my mom on the other side

"Victor we need to talk." When she said that I knew what was coming, she then proceeded to say "I know you like your life right now, but you need to get married soon and I am not joking this time I'm being serious do you understand me?" I sigh for a moment and answer "Mom you know marriage is more serious and complex than what you think I don't want to rush things-"

as I was about to continue she cuts me off saying in a annoyed voice "Victor stop that nonsense you are already a grown man. You're getting old and don't have time to waste." At this point I was fed up. I know that she means well, but I hate how she can't see my point.