Things were going good between us. We had gotten lot closer than before. Our life style have few changes now. For starters Ray visits our home often but the interesting thing is, we have became friends now. Ray always comes with Neil when ever he visits us.
My social life was active again and I was enjoying it quite well. Another shocking news is Luke and Regina are dating and they are serious. Although none of them ever bothered to tell me everything in details. I heard it from Stella since she's good friends with Regina. I came to know about it right after the day, we had our date.
" You know Lukes dating Regina." She popped out the question out of no where.
" Yeah, last time when I met them he told me about it. He's probably just messing around." Luke is kinda a playboy. He gets over with every girl after few days. When he told me that he was dating Regina, I knew for sure it's just for few days only.
" No. He's really into Regina. I talk with her often and she told me that Luke has been trying hard to make her like him."
" That's new to me. I mean, I have always seen Luke dating women for few days then he would just break up with them. He never had any serious relationship with anyone."
" Maybe this time, he found the one?"
" Hah!" I let out a deep sigh " You never know. Maybe opposite really attracts. Just like you and I."
" Well, I'm happy that Regina has finally found the right guy. Although we don't know for sure. Let's just pray for them to have a long lasting relationship." It was all thanks to Stella that both me and Regina found someone to love. If she never pointed out the wrongs in our relationship, we would still be together in an unhappy relationship.
" Hey!hey!hey Pray for us also. We just started our journey." Pouting like a kid, I began to whine at her.
" We had done lots of things in this journey where else they are the beginners." Huh? So what? I'm not consoled with that.
" I don't wanna sound like a mean guy but I'm gonna be the selfish one when it comes to us. So deal with it."
" Don't be a child." With a sarcastic tone she replied back. Her lips were pressed together, formed into a tiny smile. Deep down she was actually happy to hear it from my mouth. Even though she may not agree to it.
What can I say? We were having troubles throughout our whole marriage. From fake relationships to fake friends, fake marriage and others. There will be more obstacles in the future which I'm sure of it. Maybe I should visit church more often to pray the god for some good luck. Wouldn't that be great? I bet even God is smiling at me after hearing this.
He be like " You have everything you want and you still need my help. What a greedy person! "
Few days had past after our date. It was kinda nostalgic to repeat our vows once again. So, why not repeat our honeymoon?
Yes! Exactly, we should go on a honeymoon trip since last time we went as two buddies. Our honeymoon was like a vacation with no romantic moment at all.
Although it would be a lie if I say that we had not a single romantic moment that time. There were few, including the time we walked around the city holding hands. At that time we thought of it as a friendly gesture but when ever I think of those moments it bring a smile in my face.
I'm no good when it comes to romance and all. Perhaps I should ask mom for suggestions. She was the one who planned our honeymoon vacation. I called my mom on her phone and she picked it up after few rings.
" Hey mom, how are-"
" What do ya need?" With a sour tone my mom replied.
" At least let me finish being a considerate son."
" Don't call yourself my son! Huh! You should learn something from your wife. I'm so blessed to have such a good daughter-in-law. She texts and calls me all the time when ever she's free and you—— my so called ungrateful son—— you don't even pick up my phone calls on time!" Ow! My ear buds are broken I think. Why the hell she has to shout it out on phone?
Jesus Christ!
" Mom. I'm sorry, really. I know that I can't show you the love I have for you. But believe me, you're the second woman I love most in this world."
" Ohh, and who's the first one?" She teased me and it's kinda awkward.
" Your daughter-in-law." I replied her like a shameless person.
" Awww! Finally you're acting like a proper husband. I'm so proud of you Theo. My baby is growing up."
" Thanks mom. By the way I have something to discuss with you. I was thinking about going on a trip with Stella. Can you suggest me some good place?"
" For which purpose if I may ask?"
" Second honeymoon?"
" Oh my! Again? Hasn't it been like five or six months since you guys went on your honeymoon?"
" Yeah?"
" My goddess! Did you had fight with Stella?" Huh? Where did that come from?
" No-"
" Then why all this?" Oh god! Why does she sound angry?
" Uhhh.... to give you guys grandkids?" I didn't had any other excuses that time. I should have planned it beforehand but never mind. This will be enough to convince her. I'm a guy who stays at work most of the time. So, if I go on a small vacation I can spend more time with my wife.
" Are asking me or telling me?"
" Both?"
" If it were me I would have taken her to Paris." Suddenly a familiar male voice spoke up from the other side of the phone.
" Is that dad? Did you put your phone on loud speakers?"
" I was just letting you father hear our conversation." Mom tried to sound reasonable after committing the crime. This is the last time I'm gonna call you for advice.
" Mom! It's so embarrassing." With embarrassment and shameful regret of trusting my mom, I yelled at her. This is how you betray me mom? Seriously!
" What's embarrassing? You prefer asking your mom about love advice and not your dad? Stupid brat! Back in those day, when I was young, all my friends used to call me Romeo after seeing your mom and me together. I had loved her so much that your mom never thought of leaving me. " My goodness! Dad is going to start lecturing me again. This is why I don't get well with him. Every time I have something to ask from him, things would turned out messy. At the end I would have only wasted my time.
" Honey! Stop it! not in front of our kid."
" God! I always end up being the third wheel." Rolling my eyes upward I began to curse my existence. Why the hell I was born?
~ to be continued