Chapter 2: Anniversary Gift
Vishiea’s POV
“Can you postpone your work tonight?”  I asked him calmly while caressing his hair. He removed my hand from his hair and shook his head, “I can’t. I need to finish this before sunrise,” He replied without looking at me.
I close my mouth shut, “But…” He stopped what he was doing and stared at me. “Look. I’m busy, can’t you see?” I close my mouth again and sigh. I bit my inner lip, “But it’s us….” He glared at me.
“For God’s sake, Vishiea! Do you think I’m joking? I’m damn busy and can’t grant your wish now!” My jaw dropped. He changed. He had never yelled at me like this before.
I messed his hair and leaned back on his chair. “Look, I’m tired. I can’t take you out tonight or what.” Okay then. I slowly nodded and stood up.
“Take your time then,” I bowed and started to leave. When I reached the doorway, I looked back. He’s looking at me. I smiled at him and nodded, “I’m sorry.”
He didn’t say anything or even chase after me like he always did before. I took a deep breath and leaned on the wall. There’s no permanent in this world. Everything changes, even a person. I cheer myself up and smile, “Maybe, he’s just tired. I will talk to him again later. Or better, I should surprise him,” I murmured.
The royal guard bowed as soon he saw me. He opened the door, “You look so sad, my lady. Is there something wrong?” I shook my head.
“Oh, nothing. Can you look after the prince? Give him lunch later; he’s too busy,” I told him. He nodded, “Sure, my lady. Anything else?” I shrugged my shoulder.
“Nothing. I will go home now. I’ll come back later,” he nodded but still looked worried. I smiled at him before leaving. I got inside my car and drove back to our house.
I saw my father at the doorway. He seemed like he was waiting for me. “Hey, Dad,” I greeted him. He stared at me when he saw the expression on my face. I probably look sad right now.
“Are you okay, honey?” He asked me gently. I nodded. I’m not okay, but I don’t want him to worry. “Yes, Dad. What’s up?” I asked him. he placed his arm on my back, “Your mother wanted to see you,” he answered.
“Okay, that. Let’s go and see her,” I replied. He nodded and guided me to my mother’s room. She’s been bedridden for almost eight years because of a disease. She’s getting weaker every day but doing everything to survive.
To stay with us. We, my father, and I, were doing everything too. We don’t want to lose someone like her. I don’t want to lose my lovely mother. She’s the most incredible mother of all.
“Hey, Mom, how are you?” I gently asked her and embraced her lightly. She smiled widely when she heard my voice. Even if her body is weak, she still manages to pull me a hug.
“I miss you, my daughter,” She almost whispered. The smile on my lips widened, and I started to caress her hair.
“I miss you too, Mom. How is your day?” She closed her eyes and sighed. “It’s better now that I saw you,” my mother never failed to make me feel happy when I was down.
“Likewise, Mom.” She looked at me intently. “You look sad. Is there something wrong?” She asked me. I let out a sigh and sat down on the chair. I took one of her hands, “It’s our anniversary today,” I started.
“Then why are you sad? This day is supposed to be your happiest day,” I smiled sadly. That’s it. I should be happy today because this is our first anniversary. Darius and I have known each other since childhood since my father was his father’s beta.
We play together in their backyards most of the time until we grow up. And when we turned eighteen, we discovered that we were mates—one year together as mates and best friends for a lifetime.
“Honey?” I was snapped back into reality when I heard my father’s voice. “Oh. Yes, it’s our anniversary today. But he’s busy and can’t make it up tonight,” She looked at me sadly.
“That’s sad to hear, honey. Maybe, he’s just tired. You can go and talk to him later.” I will, Mom.
“Did you eat your lunch?” I asked to change the topic. She nodded, “Yes, your father fed me earlier. How about you?” She asked.
“I’ll eat later, Mom” She raised an eyebrow. “Not later. Eat now,” She empathically replied. I chuckled, “All right, Mom. I’ll go now and eat.”
“Good. Revisit me soon, okay.” I nodded. “I promise mom,” I stood up and kissed her forehead. I gave Dad a meaningful smile before leaving.
While eating, I decided that I would surprise him later. Suppose he’s busy and can’t make it up tonight. Maybe, I should be the one who will adjust. I smiled widely at that thought, right? I should be the one who will make some effort today.
I finished my meal quickly and went to my room. I planned what I should do and was done a few hours later. At precisely six in the evening, I returned to his place but was stopped by the royal guard.
“His Highness went out. I thought he was with you,” My brow furrowed in confusion. But I never saw him after I left this morning.
“No. Do you know where did he go?” I asked in curiosity.
He nodded, “He said that he’s done with his work so that he will meet someone. I assumed he went to your house,” what? Did he say that? I started to feel anxious.
“Thank you. I’ll go and look for him,” he bowed. “Sure, my lady.” I just nodded and went out. I got inside my car and drove off. A smile slowly formed into my lips. Maybe he was acting a while ago that he’s not busy and planning something for me.
Well, let’s make this day remarkable, then. If he’s planning to surprise me, I’ll surprise him instead. I went to the five-star hotel where we go before. Every time we have a special event, we always go there.
I was smiling widely while I was inside the elevator. He’s such a drama king yet romantic. He even acted as if he had forgotten our anniversary. When I was on the last floor, I stopped and sighed. I brought him the wine he loves.
I was about to push the doorbell when I noticed that the door was slightly open. Did he forget to close it, or he left it open on purpose? I shook my head because of his silliness. I fixed my hair before getting in.
“Hey---” My mouth was left hanging by the next scene I saw. I couldn’t process in my mind what the hell is this madness. I saw him naked with a random girl. They were kissing like crazy, touching each other’s bodies wildly.
Is this the reason why I felt anxious a while ago? I can’t seem to move or speak at all. I was standing dumbfounded while looking at them. They were both surprised by my sudden arrival. They didn’t expect me to be here.
This is the worst gift I ever get. Best anniversary gift ever.
“How could you do this to me?”