Chapter 25

We have another busy week at work, and I find myself going to bed a little bit early each night. I’m constantly tired. I get into my nighty and sit on the bed.

‘Do you want to watch a movie before we go to sleep? It’s only eight o’clock.′ I nod, and close my eyes for a moment.

‘I feel a bit woozy.’ Ace races towards me before I collapse.

'I'm fine. I’ll just get a glass of water from the bathroom.' I slowly stand up and take a few steps forward, and a bout of nausea washes over me. I run to the bathroom and vomit into the toilet. Ace follows me, ties my hair up into a ponytail and rubs my back.

'I’m sorry,' I sob, as he passes me a glass of water and a face washer to wipe my mouth.

'Don’t be sorry babe. You’ve been under pressure at work and the wedding is two weeks away. You’re under a lot of stress,' he reassures me. I sip the glass of water and begin to feel better.

'I'm so tired. I feel like I haven’t slept in months.'

He takes my empty glass, sits it on the vanity and slowly lift