LOSS

CHAPTER 2

THREE YEARS AGO

'I hope this works out' I thought as I drove to my mother's house to drop off Mariana. I wanted to surprise Barry for our anniversary. A night without Mariana to interrupt us. I had it all planned, I even bought a lingerie.

I just had to prepare his favourite meal, clean the house and set the table for our romantic dinner. I also had a playlist of songs ready. I was so excited. Finally doing something like this after a long while.

I made a show this morning telling him how I wanted to spend the night with my mom because I missed her and I acted as if I had forgotten our anniversary. How can I possibly forget the second best day of my life. My wedding day. Although now that I think about it, he also seemed to have forgotten. Well I can't possibly judge him, the man doesn't even remember his own birthday.

My phone rang. It was my Barry. I was smiling like a mad woman. "Hey" I said softly.

"Hey baby, are you there yet?" He asked sweetly. I wanted to squeal, how did I get so lucky?

"Not yet, I'll be there soon. I miss you already"

"Oh my love, I miss you more. Work is killing me and I need to hold you" he confessed.

"I'll be home tomorrow as soon as I can" I promised. I can't wait to see his reaction when he comes home to find me in Victoria secret. I bit my lip in anticipation.

"Okay love I'll be waiting" he sighed dejectedly. "Love you" he added.

"I love you more"

"Impossible" he said which caused me to laugh. We hung up and I kept grinning to myself.

I dropped off Mariana. My mom somehow decided to live two hours away with bad traffic on the way everytime, and now I was already running late and cooking was only going to take more time so I decided to buy food from our favourite restaurant. I rushed home and suprisingly Barry's car was outside.

My heart fell to my stomach. My surprise was ruined. I quietly went in and placed the item in the kitchen. My playlist for tonight was booming. Well that will no longer be a suprise. I knew I should have hidden the mp3 player.

I went upstairs towards our bedroom, perhaps Barry was sleeping.

"Come to me Selena, I need to feel you"
I heard Barry's voice declare.

A blush immediately overtook my features. He missed me that much?? Well it'll be best I grant him his wish. I rushed downstairs to the laundry room where I hid my lingerie and put it on. I raced back upstairs.

"I'm all yours" I heard another voice say. It was a woman. A soft voice obviously trying to sound sexy. The voice made my head ache. It didn't take long before I started hearing sounds I shouldn't be hearing from my bedroom while I'm outside and my husband inside.

I felt like the greatest fool alive. Doing this in my house, in my bed and my own damn playlist. I choked on my tears and rushed downstairs. I hastily wore my clothes, took the food I brought and left.

As I parked in front of my mother's house I received a text from him.

"Happy anniversary. I love you"

He didn't forget.