I- ISABEL
733 Words
“Hon… wake up!,” I whispered to Irven.
“Hmnnp.. mmm.. it feels so good to sleep, Hon!,” he replied with his eyes still closed.
“Okay, hon… sleep first, I’ll take care of it!,” I kissed him on the lips and without waiting for him to reciprocate, I immediately turned around and got out of bed.
“Mmmm… uhmnn… love…!,” I heard my husband say behind me but I didn’t bother to look at him.
As usual, I had to hurry because I was going to cook our breakfast. But before I went to the kitchen, I first fixed my beloved husband’s bath.
Last weekend, I fixed his office clothes that he would wear for the whole week. Today is Friday and Irven’s last day at the office.
Irven has only been sitting as the president of colleges for five months. I know he is still groping and adjusting to his new position. My beloved husband is the only son and heir to Ledesma Colleges, which has branches in various parts of the Philippines.
I hurriedly went to the kitchen and prepared the ingredients for the food I am going to cook for our breakfast this morning. I see to it that my beloved husband eats healthy. That's why I also prepare and cook his lunch.
I quit teaching just to be a plain and full-time wife to Irven. He doesn't stop me from doing what I want to do but I prefer to serve and support Irven in achieving his dreams in life.
Tomorrow is my third wedding anniversary. In the past years, my husband has always surprised me but now I want to go ahead of him. I want that day to be special and intimate for my husband and I.
Just right because tomorrow is Saturday and Irven is off from the office. I'm excited and just smiled cheerfully at the thought of my surprise for him. I know he will be happy with what I'm going to give him.
It didn't take me long to cook because I've gotten used to the process and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and this is my only routine. I'll never get tired of serving Irven as long as I live.
I love my husband very much. He is the only man who has truly loved me in the past years. He despised his parents just to be with me, which is a proof of his true love for me.
By the grace of God, we will be three years tomorrow but Irven and I have never had a serious fight. We both understand each other. I am a submissive wife and Irven is a loving husband. What can I ask for?
I am contented with him and I see that Irven is a responsible and loving husband to me. I trust our love. I love him so much and I felt his love for me too.
I took off the apron I wore after I had prepared the food I cooked on the table. I didn't bother washing or getting ready when I woke up because for me his needs are far more important to me. I see to it that Irven's needs and wants were neatly prepared.
I finally made his brewed coffee that I always make. I just smiled because one of the things my husband loved about me was my secret ingredient in making coffee when he was still courting me, so even now that we are married, I make him a cup of coffee every morning.
“Hon… good morning… where are my shoes?,” Irven greeted him at the table.
“Ah… just a moment, hon… I’ll get it… eat first, breakfast is ready!,” I smiled broadly as I greeted him to adjust his tie.
“Thanks hon… but I am sorry… I am gonna be late with my flight… Oh… I am sorry I forgot to tell you, I have to visit Cebu College for some inspection with the new buildings,” he said, his face looking into the small mirror, not even looking at me.
I was a little stunned by what Irven said. He never forgot to update me on his whereabouts and upcoming meetings or activities. But I immediately expanded my mind, maybe he just forgot due to his many tasks as the new president.
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