Where it all started – this hospital. When I thought my life couldn't get any worse than it already was, I was proved wrong and received the life shattering news of my diagnosis. But as life threw a problem my way, it provided me with a solution quickly. In what I could only describe as fate, I met Byron. Though he was annoying at times, I couldn't deny he was like a light when everything seemed so bleak.Standing in front of the elevator that day, I never would have imagined getting married to him or anything else that happened after that moment. I peeked at Byron, his eyes were trained on the elevator doors. Did he remember how we bumped into each other? Or was he just annoyed at the controversy that moment caused for him. Did he regret meeting me?As these thoughts crossed my mind, Byron looked my way. I focused my eyes elsewhere, embarrassed he caught me staring. This elevator ride was dragging out for so long. We got to the office, Byron opened the door for me. "After you?" I

I have been feeling like I was on cloud nine after meeting Dr Miller. The thought that I didn't have to undergo a heart transplant was enough to make me die from happiness.But why would I die from happiness when I'm finally able to live with my arrhythmia?Maybe there really was a God.I felt even more grateful towards Byron as it was because of him I was able to be this happy.I turned on the sound system and connected my phone to it. Soon, one of my best songs was blasting out loudly.I sighed in contentment as I sat on the porch, overlooking the pool. I carried my sketch pad which was beside me, suddenly feeling inspired.After a while, I paused to look at what I had come up with. The bodice was a simple pattern with two princess darts. The sleeves were puffed up at the top and tapered to an end.I resumed sketching, thinking of what I could do to the yoke to make it unique."Good afternoon ma'am." A voice said. I dropped my pencil in fright and looked towards the person. It was a

"Mr Bladell could be a handful but he is a very nice man." Lucia said as she mixed the dough. We were making a cake for the twins. It is their birthday today."I know he could be a handful." I sighed. "I've experienced it first hand."She chuckled and continued mixing the dough. She added chocolate flavor then set the dough aside to make the icing."Could you put the dough in the oven?" She requested. I carried the pan gingerly and put in the oven."You're invited to the birthday party. It will be holding at the Bladell's mansion." I said, scooping up a bit of the icing."I would have love to but I have to go back home to my children.""Come with them. I'd love to meet them. If they look anything like you, they must be really adorable."She smiled. "Thanks for the kind words, ma'am.""I've told you to call me Lilian. Please?"She nodded. "Okay Lilian, if you will excuse me, I have to get to work. The house won't clean itself.""Oh, sure." I followed her out of the kitchen and went to

Nina stood up and met us halfway with a hug. I fell into her embrace and wanted nothing more but to remain in her arms but I was all too aware of the guests staring at us."How have you been?" She whispered into my ear. " Hope Byron is treating you well?""Of course." I grinned. "He's been a huge support these past days." I said with a smile, turning to look at Byron who was also staring at me."That's lovely." Nina said, wrapping her arms around Byron and I. " Everyone has been waiting for you. I'm starving.""We're sorry for being late." He apologized. Nina led us to the table and everyone stopped what they were doing to look at Byron when he spoke."Good evening everyone. Thank you for gracing us with your presence and for celebrating with us on this special occasion. Please, eat to your hearts content and I hope our wards are friends for a long time. Let's toast to a long life of friendship."Everyone raised their wine glasses and cheered. Byron went to greet my dad and his dad be

I needed a sketchpad and more supplies. I didn't realize how many designs I had made and discarded up until this moment.I decided to go shopping. It was going to be the first time I was going shopping alone since I got married. It seemed like what I needed at the moment and since I now have the money, I could splurge on things I've always wanted.After Byron left for work, I changed into a pair of black jeans and a green shirt. I put on my sneakers and did my hair into a ponytail.I put Byron's Mastercard into a black purse I've never used along with some other necessities.I made my way outside to wait for my Uber when I was ambushed by Byron's driver, Lucas."Good morning ma'am." He greeted. "Are you heading out?""Yes. Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to drive Byron to work?""I seldomly drive Mr Bladell. He likes driving himself unless he's unable to.""Oh." I simply replied not knowing what to say. Why hire a driver if he's not driving you anywhere? I'll never understand th