A story that I just
came up with tonight. Sharing with you
guys.
The shower was running when I woke up. I looked at the bedside
alarm clock and it read 6.00am. I got out of bed and wrapped myself
in the white bathrobe lying on the armchair across the room.
Drawing the curtains aside, the sun coming up. I could hear the
birds chirping and I remembered how the previous night was.
Passionate and sensual.
What are you thinking about, baby? He hugged me from behind and
whispered in my ear. Thinking about making love again, I
naughtily teased him. How about tonight? He suggested with a
wink. I smiled and gave him a passionate kiss. He went into the
walk-in wardrobe, and I went to wash up.
I took quite a while in the bathroom and when I went to the living
room, he was gone. On the coffee table was a note. It read, Love
you baby. Ill pick you up after work. Yours, Adam
That evening, we went to one of our regular hunts for dinner. We
chatted over the days activities and Adam broke the news about his
company posting him to Hong Kong.
What? Of all people, why you? I asked, confused and lost. I
didnt want my husband to leave me when we got married for less
than a year. Baby, the company is setting up a new office there,
and Ive got to be there. Adam explained. For how long? I asked.
Maybe a year, of two. He said softly, knowing that the duration
was too long. You mean you are leaving me for 2 years and Im
supposed to be okay with that? I flared up. He tried to explain
how the posting would benefit us in our future. I couldnt hear any
of it and sipped my wine in silence.
The drive home was silent. I cant bear the thought of Adam leaving
me. The radio played All by myself as my tears came rolling down
my cheeks. It was his favorite song. Adam saw it and I knew it was
difficult for him. Look, I know how much this job means to you.
Im really upset about it, I hope you take consideration of our
relationship before you make a decision. I said without looking at
him. I know Im selfish, but please spare a thought for me? I
pleaded with him. Baby, youre not selfish. Youre my princess.
Why not Ill talk to Ben about this and see if he could send
someone over instead? he suggested. I was not satisfied with the
answer, maybe because I was used to Adam giving in to me throughout
our relationship. I want to sleep alone tonight. I said. He
nodded.
We slept in different rooms that night. I couldnt sleep the whole
night. Tossing and turning in bed, I finally went to sleep in the
wee hours of the morning.
I woke up two hours later and fixed him breakfast. Im taking
leave today, you dont have to sent me to work. I told him. Why?
Are you sick? Shall I bring you to the doctors? He asked
anxiously. Tears glistened in my eyes as I watched his concerned
expression. No, Im fine. Just didnt get much sleep last night.
I said, reassuring him. Ok, but if you arent feeling well later,
call me ok? Ill come home and bring you to the doctor. He said,
stroking my head. With a peck on my forehead, he left for
work.
Ben, can I talk to you for awhile? Adam asked as he was leaving
the meeting room. Sure, talk to me in the office. Ben said.
Seated down across his boss, Adam braced himself and enquired if he
could send someone over to Hong Kong instead of him. Give me a
good reason why? Ben enquired, looking at him. Im still newly
wed, Ben. I cant leave my wife alone here. Adam explained his
situation. They talked for quite some time and Adam left the
room.
Back in his office, Adam called up the florist and ordered a dozen
of roses to be delivered to his house. He happily put down the
phone and carried on with his work.
I was putting the dirty laundry into the washing machine when the
doorbell rang. I answered the door, and saw the roses. Mrs. Can
you please sign for it? the delivery boy said, handing me the
slip. I signed and he left. The roses were beautiful. A card
accompanied it, read, Baby, I love you no matter where I go. I
will never leave you. Loving you always, Hubby. I smiled.
I placed the roses in a vase and placed them on the coffee table in
the balcony. I headed down to the nearest supermarket, intending to
cook him a good dinner. As I walked down the aisle, my eyes
twitched. Thinking that I didnt sleep well was the reason of the
twitching, I ignored it. I selected a few pieces of steak,
potatoes, vegetables and a bottle of his favorite red wine.
I was paying for my purchases when my mobile phone rang. Hello, I
answered. Is me, I got to rush through a document today. Might be
home a little late. By the way, you like the flowers? Adam asked.
Yes. Love it. Ill prepare dinner and wait for you. I said,
smiling at the thought of the roses. We hung up and I went
home.
I prepared dinner and laid the table. The time was 7.15pm. He
should be home anytime soon, I thought. I took a shower and changed
into fresher clothes. Playing our favorite CD on the home
entertainment system, I sat on the sofa, waiting for his
return.
I dozed off. The clock on top of the plasma TV sounded. I woke up
quickly and realized it was 8.30pm. Adam was not home yet. I took
the dinner into the kitchen and reheated it. Picking up the kitchen
phone, I dialed his mobile number. The number you just dialed is
not getting a response. Please try again later. This was what I
heard. Thinking that his battery might be flat and hes on his way
home, I hung up. My eyes twitched again.
At about 9.00pm, my mobile phone rang. Its the hospital. Mrs.
See, this is Jenny calling from Singapore General Hospital. Im
afraid that I have to tell you Mr. Adam See is being awarded to the
hospital half an hour ago
. Before the nurse finished her
sentence, I dropped the phone in shocked. Quickly picking it up, I
let the nurse know that Ill be on my way there.
As I took the cab to the hospital, I prayed that Adam would be
fine, that the accident was a minor one. I walked briskly to the
emergency ward and enquired with a nurse on duty. The nurse told me
that the doctor is attending to him, and told me to take a
seat.
God, please let him be fine, I prayed. Not knowing what to do, I
paced up and down the corridor, waiting anxiously. A middle-aged
doctor came out of the operating room, and I rushed up to him. Are
you Mrs. See? He asked. I nodded, waiting for him to tell me
Adams fine. Im sorry, Mrs. See. I did my best. Your husband had
a strong will, but we were not able to save him. The doctor said
and I broke down. The nurses pushed Adam out and I hold on to him,
refusing to let go. Hubby, is me, wake up. You cant just leave me
here. I wailed and the next thing I knew, I was unconscious.
The next few days were a blur to me. I couldnt eat. I couldnt
sleep. I wont talk. Tears just keep falling. My mind was playing
back the times Ive spent with Adam. The days of our courtship; our
wedding ceremony; our honeymoon in Paris and the roses.
My parents stayed over at our house for almost a month. Everyday I
would just sit in the balcony, looking at the roses. I wouldnt eat
or talk. I was dead spiritually. Every now and then I wished Adam
would come home and hugged me from behind. Mum was heart broken to
see me in such a state. Dad was always comforting me, giving me
hugs every now and then. Subconsciously, I knew what was happening
around me. I just couldnt face reality. Adam dead. Hes
gone.
One day, Dad was playing one of Adams favorite CD and the song
All by myself was played. I broke down again, shocking my
parents. Adam
was all I said. Im now alone and all by myself.
No. I still have Adam in my heart. He will always be.
Baby, I love you no matter where I go. I will never leave you.
Loving you always, Hubby. Reading the card again, I realized that
he will always love me and he had never left me. He was in my
memories, in our house, and most importantly in my heart. I love
you too, I whispered as I hugged his photograph close to my heart,
I always will.
