Tonight was the first anniversary of our marriage. One year since I had walked out of that church on Cain Blackwood’s arm. One year since I immediately fell in love with him.
He saved me from embarrassment, like my knight in shiny armour.
And tonight, I had a surprise just for him.
My hand drifted to my stomach with a smile. I met the fertility doctor today and after so many months of trying, I was finally pregnant with Cain's baby.
He had no idea I was pregnant. But tonight I was going to tell him, I planned everything perfectly, cooking his favourite meal and buying a bottle of the expensive whiskey he loved.
I waited for hours for him to come home, my smile dropping as more time went on. But after three hours, I was disappointed and his food was already cold.
I reached for my phone, my hand trembling as I dialled his number but it went straight to voicemail. I tried two more times but still got no response.
Maybe he was stuck at work. Maybe he just forgot what today meant or he was late getting me a gift.
I waited for one more hour staring at the clock before I slipped onto the couch to wait for him, but I eventually fell asleep.