Pure Lilies

Prologue

I came home late from work, exhausted and with jet-lagged from my job as a flight attendant.

I went directly inside my daughter's room to check if she was asleep, however, she wasn't there.

Is Rob still not here?

I went to our room and Rob isn't there yet.

He's the one who's assigned to take Ravina home.

And it's Saturday so they should be here. Ravina only stays with her grandparents every weekday because of school.

I looked at my watch and it's past three in the morning. They should be here by now.

Is he overworking himself like before? He should really stop overworking, it's not good for his health.

I changed my clothes and went to the kitchen after. Checking the fridge if we have stocks of foods to cook for my husband and daughter later.

They'll be here by the morning, maybe. I hope so.

I don't often see them, I am too busy, I almost don't see even a glimpse of them.

Everyone is pressuring us, asking when we'll have a baby brother for Ravina. As for us, we are too busy to have another kid.

We almost don't see each other, how much more to have another kid, right?

I also don't think I am ready for that.

We almost don't have time to spare for Ravina.

We are well off. He is doing fine in his business and I am too, in my own career. We're not thinking of it yet, we haven't talked about that since, even if we are married for a long time now. Was it five years now? I lost count.

We're fine with just us three, we're happy, somehow.

Every wedding anniversary we'd date, make sure to spare time for each other, except for that one time, or was it two?

Although we celebrated it, just not the exact date of our anniversary because we're busy and our schedules, mostly don't align.

We're fine.

We got married early. After we graduated college, we decided to get married as soon as possible.

We're too young and naive. We were young and we thought it was the right time, not realizing rushing things out.

However, we did not regret our decision. We've enjoyed our life as a married couple.

We've enjoyed our youth too because I met him during my Senior high school years and we've been together ever since then.

We're more than a decade in a relationship already. We've been into triumphs together and love between us never fails.

I did not wait for Rob to arrive home as it was already late. I messaged him letting him know that I am home and he told me they'll be here by the morning. So I decided to doze off.

When I woke up, I reached for him on his side of the bed but he wasn't there.

Did he arrive home?

I search for him but there's no sign of him.

I checked my phone and it was two in the afternoon. He left no message too.

I wonder where he is, he may be sleeping on his office desk again. I feel bad for my beloved husband.

Today is my rest day, supposedly, I will ask them out for lunch but since I sleep late and wake up late, it's passed the afternoon already.

Ravina may be in her grandparents house if she's not with her Dad in the company.

I prepared fruits for Ravina.

I'm not really planning to get out of bed today cause I am too tired, but I miss them.

I messaged Rob that I will be visiting him, he hadn't responded yet even after I arrived in his company. He's not there, even Ravina, probably with her grandmother.

His secretary told me he's in the middle of a meeting right now. I don't want to disturb him so I left him a note on his table, together with the snacks I made.

I left his office after two hours of waiting, maybe he's too busy today.

I went to my mother-in-law's house to see our kid but their house helper said they just left for Church.

I am so bored so I messaged my friends to go shopping with me. I'd love to have Helena and Celestia to accompany me but they're in different countries.

I think this is the first time going shopping without rushing, after a year or two, I am too busy and today is my rest day but sadly, I was not able to have a glimpse of my husband and dearest daughter.

I had fun with my friends buying clothes and bags. Ever since my teenage years, I've always loved bags. Good thing I have work and Rob is providing me money too, so.

When I arrived home, Rob and Ravina were still not home. I wonder how busy he is. I would think someone has never lived in this house if I am not here.

I cooked dinner and messaged him asking if they'll be here. He told me yes, so I assumed they'll be here.

Ahh we'll be eating dinner together.

I was still cooking dinner when he arrived home.

“Hello love, you're here, have you eaten the snacks I prepared for you?” I asked him while I was cooking.

I look behind him hoping to see our kid but she's not with him.

I furrowed.

“Oh, where's Ravina?”

“She was asleep when I arrived, it was a long day for them both, so mom said to let her stay there for now.”

I nod.

I felt sad, I was hoping to see Rav.

I miss her.

He gave me a small but hesitant smile.

Was he hesitating? he seemed bothered.

“Are you okay?” I probed.

He gave me a nod and proceeded to hug me from the back.

“You miss me? Oops, excuse me, it may spill” I told him as I tried to transfer what I am cooking to another pan.

“I'll just change” he said.

I nod.

“Are you hungry?” I asked when I saw him entering the kitchen, I tried to sound cheerful. “Wait, it's almost done.”

He sat down on the dining table and he told me to take my time. I narrowed my sight on him and he's now facing his laptop, probably working.

When I finished cooking, I served it on the table. He was still so busy with what he was doing.

“Rob, let's eat, can you do that later, please? don't make the food wait.”

He stopped what he was doing, and closed his laptop.

“I'm sorry.” he said.

I smiled at him. “Dig in.”

I am waiting for his reaction.

“How was it? This is my first time cooking this, I have to learn that earlier today while you're not home.” I said.

He gave me a small smile and nodded gesturing it was good.

We ate peacefully, as we always do.

Not really though. Before, we are so talkative in front of the food, maybe we're just too old for chitchats now, and have nothing to say at all.

After eating, he offered to wash the dishes.

I took a shower and prepared myself to rest.

I miss my husband, it's been a long time since we slept together. I miss his arms wrapped around me.

I smiled at that thought.

“Serena.” he called me.

“Hmm?” I was blow drying my hair when he went inside the room.

Strange, he never called me by my name.

“Let's get a divorce.” he said.

What?

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