Chapter 1 : Love vs career
I want to be a family woman ....
LOREN'S POV
thoughts of becoming Mrs. Abaroa was all in my mind.
i will cook Charles food, give him hugs whenever he needed, sleep every night right next to him, eat with him... do what married couples do...
" how's the wedding preparations coming loren?" Selina asked
" it's still early to tell.. we just managed to tell both families about the wedding.. but basic preparations like booking the date and place is still in progress" I replied
" that's great.. if there's any help you'd need I'd be fine to ask me so feel free to tell me, alright ?" my Co worker selina offered.
"sure !that's so nice of you ! "
" anyway did the new product arrived? I'd like to proceed with the product shoot next month so it won't get hectic " .. yes ! I'm a creative director in a company.. I can proudly say at the age of 30 that i've been a successful creative director for 5 years. Polishing soft skills that enables to inspire creativity and work well with different personality types — all while juggling various projects..
same as my status in career, I'd rather say that I do pretty well in my relationship... well that's what I thought
phone ringing ....
" yes love ? are you on your way to pick me up??"
"yes love.. I almost there. meet me in the lobby" he replied
" Selina, I'll be out now.. see you on Monday.. kindly send me the drafts okay,? "
"yup, I'll head out too after sending it to your email.. goodbye" "bye ill check my emails later"
and waived ..
" loren! let's go?" Charles walking towards me looking like there's something wrong
"okay" I replied ... " is something wrong?" but instead of answering my question he asked " where would you like to have dinner?
" I'd want to eat Korean food .... I'd like some noodles"
"okay " he replied coldly
( inside the restaurant)
he ordered food while I was busy scrolling photos of wedding gowns...
"love . do you think this design suits me?" while showing him my phone screen ..
" actually there is something I'd like to tell you"
I know there's something going on and I can tell
"here's your order !" the waiter without knowing interrupted our conversation..
"thank you" I told the waiter
"what were you saying ? " I adamantly asked Charles and replied "let's eat first"
It bothers me that while eating I kept showing him wedding ideas but he keeps cutting it.. that I asked him "what's our problem?"
"the truth is.. I want to break our engagement "
"what?? why??!"
" let's break up" it broke me.. hearing those words...
" i love you ... but I can't keep up with your plans.. " my tears started to fall " my plans?? plans with you!? "
" the truth is.. I'm not yet ready for marriage.. but if u could wait for another 3 years then I would ..Maybe .. be ready .."
I'm speechless
"nonsense.. will u stop? how can I wait for another 3 years? I'd be too old to have children by then.. " I added... was 7 years not enough ?
"we've been together for 7 years? I kept waiting for this?? I thought my dreams are finally coming true.. what now?? "
"I'm sorry but I want to end this. I can't sacrifice my career and dreams too for this marriage.. "
he replied... he left me ..
like what the heck ??