*Chapter two*
Jeanine POV
I rushed out of the House grabbing hold of my sunshade, it was going to be a sunny day and I have wasted far too much time already.
I raced to the parking lot,pulling out my keys as I slipped into my favorite Ferrari, jerking the door close putting on my seatbelt
Today was a special day and with that I had to much to do before Dave gets back from his trip.
I pulled out my to do list,keeping track of today's plan.
Beauty Spa
Shopping Mall
Love garden
Krystal Corp
Dinner at seven
I sighed, driving out. Today was going to be a long day. But it will all be worth it getting to see my love today.
I couldn't wait, Dave was gone for just three days but it felt like forever. I just couldn't imagine life without him.
I took a left turn towards my favorite beauty spa,as a thought raced through my mind. Emma,I plugged in my AirPods giving her a call.
"Hey gorgeous...what ya doing" I chuckled, I could hear her voice over the phone,vibrating cheerfully as usual. Emma Brooke my best friend, more like my only friend. We've been together since my childhood days,ever since we were like Mac and Cheese. Inseparable to high school when I met Dave, then to College and still here.
I gave out a small laughter. "Em- where are you? I'm on my way to the Spa." I waited for a bubbly response but what I received was a low vibe.
She didn't forget right? I thought almost pulling off my brakes. "You are still coming right" I confirmed,listening. "I'm sorry Jean,I totally forgot. You know with the business trip, most executive attended leaving ample of task for us. I need to be here to coordinate everything. I'm sorry Jean"
I understood her reason but I had already planned out everything for today. "I guess it's just me then"
"I swear Jean, I'll totally make it up to you." She pleaded,it's not like I could ever get mad at her. Emma was more than a friend to me. She was a sister and my confident. We bonded well back when we were younger,maybe because we both experienced the pain of loosing a parent. Her father abandoned her mother and went for a more wealthy and older woman. So after that her mother worked for my father till she passed away few years later. So father included her in the Company's Scholarship scheme for the underprivileged.
And now it's gave me joy to know she works there. She didn't really had a choice, I kinda insisted after she and Dave graduated. It wasn't easy but someone had to care for Father's Company,Krystal Corp after Father's death and who more than Dave and Emma assisting.
So with that I'll be more at ease. I only had proper education up to highschool, but that didn't affect me. It's only a mere certificate. Back then part of me wanted to continue my education after Dave had graduated but Dave was right. There was no point in putting myself through all that,it didn't make me less in his eyes. Those words meant a lot to me.
I smiled,oblivious to the bickering Emma. "Jean,are you still there? Jeanine?"
"Yes Emma, I'm here."
"Good,thought you've zoned out of me. I heard it one of the day sickness of pregnancy" Tauntingly,she said.
"Seriously Em,there's no such thing as that." I blushed. "I have to go,got the whole day to get ready"
"Oh yes. Pick a killer outfit that will leave Dave stunned,be sure to reveal your curves."
I blushed harder at her naughtiness. "Bye,Love you"
"Love you" She said before disconnecting.
Emma was one of a kind, she's vivacious, and that's among the many reasons I love her.
I arrived at Spa,bringing my car to a halt I stepped in.
Tammy's Beauty Spa. I was a regular at the VIP's section.
"Mrs Anderson,this way please" I was greeted as usual by the warmth of the receptionist as I was led in.
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"Hello, Jeanine Smith Anderson speaking" I said hastily, focussing on my driving.
"Good day ma'am, it's Pret's Fashion Mall,how can I help you?"
"I came shopping some hours ago,at the VIPs. While trying some accessories,I pulled out my wedding ring and I'm afraid I left it there. I'm on my way back,could you please help me find it,it's gold and have some engravings on it 'D loves J'. I can't afford to loose it,I hope you understand."
"Yes ma'am, I'll look into it right away." The sweet voice of the receptionist sounded through.
"Thanks". I disconnected frustratedly. I was already half way home but now I'm driving back to the mall.
I glanced at my wrist watch,it was getting late. I'm an hour behind the clock,I had to be ready for our dinner. I stepped on the accelerator pedal,arriving at a slow down. Gosh,this can be really annoying.
I honked in frustration, Dave must be home already and I'm not even at home. I glanced again at the time,I still had an hour before seven,hoping I'll arrive right on time.
I couldn't do anything but just watch as cars also came to a halt,the evening traffic was always terrible.
How could I have forgotten.
My eyes wandered at the to do list I had earlier put up in the car.
Beauty Spa √
Shopping Mall √
Love Garden √
Krystal Corp
Dinner at seven
I let out a sigh. I couldn't go to the Company but I'm sure not missing my dinner. I contemplated a bit,going back home and retrieving my wedding ring tomorrow, but what's the point, it's my wedding anniversary and Dave will be mad if I'm not with it for dinner.
Aahh. Another sigh found it way out. And as my luck would have it,the cars were back in motion. Lucky me.
I wasted no time and begun to the Mall, as I tend to notice a woman,probably in her mid twenties. She was on a call,looking so angered,which seemed to be aimed at her car. The more I drove by,I could see it was a flat tyre.
I pulled over,taking a look at the car. It was obvious she wouldn't get a cab at this time,it was rather impossible.
"Do you need a ride?" I yelled across to the woman whose attention was now on me. For a moment she stared at me then to my car. Her lips pouted open as if to say something before giving her car another look. "Yes I do"
"Where to?"
"How far do you go?"
"Pret's Mall"
"Along that way"
"Come in-" She jumped in,fastening her seatbelt.
"Thanks so much,it wouldn't have been easy getting a cab" She said calmly.
"Jeanine Smith Anderson" I say to her.
"I'm Nat,Natalie Reed." She replied with a smile,which showed her hazel deep eyes. She was a beauty,her skin glowed elegantly under the lemon green coat she had worn,with her dark shade pants.
We kicked off on a right start,spending our time in the car conversing with one another. I got to know from her wedding ring that she's married with a daughter whose only five,also I told her I was expecting and she congratulated.
I was almost some blocks away from Pret's Mall when something happened.
The screeching noise of the car alerted my senses, something was wrong.
It was serviced some days back,it couldn't be faulty.
On an instinct I decided to stop the car and check the problem. 'What the hell'
"What wrong?" I could hear worry in Natalie's voice.
I tried pulling the brakes,but all to no avail. "It won't stop."
"The brakes won't work" Panic and fear took it's heels. I could see similar fear rising in her. No matter how hard I tried or what I did,nothing was working. The car moved on it's own with speed. If we continue to stay in here will die,we need to some how get off.I thought.
"We need to jump off before we come against any incoming vehicle"I spoke to Natalie in what could be described as a whisper. She only nodded on cue,abandoning her seat belt. But the door was stuck.
We were now faced with incoming vehicles racing speedily.
Natalie broke through the window,attempting to unlock the door from the outside.
"Help...HELP!" I yelled in utter horror, my trembling hands still glued to the wheels, I was totally distraught. This can't be how I die,
It's was said that at the point of one's last moments, nothing matters. You create a world in your mind,think of the life you've lived.
I wasn't ready... I'm just about to experience another phase of my life. My baby
I closed my eyes amiss the fear and pain.
Pain. I was in pain. My body hurts allover,
I tried to force my eyes open but couldn't.
I tried to say something,but what came out was a whimper.
Something was wrong, I couldn't feel my body.
My baby. My baby.
The more I dwelt on those words,I felt my energy leaving me.
I saw a bright light.
It was so bright.
No.I didn't want to go.I don't want to leave.
It wasn't my time yet.
My baby
Dave...Dave
His name lingered on my lips while I drifted away.