YOUR HEART KNOWS IT

PART 52:The Devil Plan

While Justin is taking a bath I took the chance to fix his things for the trip. I missed doing this kind of stuff. We used to travel a lot back then, going on vacations and spending time with each other and I'm always the one to do these things. He was never a materialistic person so he doesn't have much of clothes to choose from, even his footwears are so old I just realized that they're older than our wedding anniversary since I bought them as a gift on certain occasions back when we were both struggling to find a decent job. Funny because we are still struggling just not for the same reasons anymore. I suddenly wonder if he still keeps them because they're quite sentimental or if time just flew by that he couldn't care less since he isn't home most of the time anyway.

My phone rang out of the blue and my heart skipped a beat. I guess I have to get used to my senses getting sensitive during my pregnancy. But can I? I still can't get used to the fact that I am pregnant and that I am going to be a mother again. Will this joy last forever? God, I hope so.

"Hi Flute" I warmly said, I kind of expected his call. His mom called me earlier asking if everything is okay between him and Rachel. Of course, I just told her there is nothing to be worried about and besides I am in no position to answer that kind of question. Even if I badly want the two of them to be together I still respect Rachel's privacy just like how she respects mine.

"Hi, Daphne. I'm actually in front of the restaurant and I see that you closed early today?" We had a lot of agenda before closing. Although it crossed my mind that there's a possibility of Flute coming to the restaurant after his call yesterday it slipped my mind to inform him about our little getaway today.

"Oh yes, that--" I stopped midway before continuing a bright idea came to mind, "that is because all of the staff are going on a trip to celebrate with us"

"I see, with Rachel I assume?"

"Of course, she's the bride-to-be she needs to be there" I calmly said. They are both my friends, so my fingers are crossed. Sorry Flute.

It was a moment of pure silence before the call got cut. I know, I know this is so evil of me but I've got a plan. I just hope it works the way I imagine it to.

"What's funny?" Justin asked suddenly coming out with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Nothing" I used to adore his well-built body but now I feel scared thinking how weak I become when he uses it to abuse me.

"Are you sure you should see the look on your face, you look like a devil smiling"
I should be offended but I admit he's right. Should I be worried?

"Oh it's nothing, shall we go?" I got up from my seat and walked out of the room chuckling.

"Just a second," he shouted.