Writers's POV
"Happy three years anniversary my love" Betty's face lit up in a smile as she walked into the bedroom. Theo was busy playing video games in his 'private space' just like he calls it. The small space in a corner of their bedroom that he had set up to play his video games after Betty complained that he barely allowed her watch her series and shows. He had to leave the TV in the sitting room for her.
"It's three years already? Wow" Theo said absentmindedly.
"Yes baby" Betty hugged him from behind , not minding his nonchalant attitude.
"There's more good news….. my movie script have just been bought" she grinned widely.
Being a struggling but very good script writer , Betty works her ass off to get her scripts noticed by popular producers in Hollywood.
He paused his game to look at her "are you for real? By the same production team you have been wooing for months?"
"Yes" she covered her mouth to prevent the yell that's threatening to escape her throat.
"Congrats my princess" he swept her off her feet spinning her around "that means more money for you." he kissed her cheek passionately.
"More money for us" she threw her hands in the air.
Theo scoffed , putting her on the bed gently "you know I don't need your money Bet"
She rolled her eyes dramatically , "well it's our anniversary and to celebrate my win , I'm taking you out on a date."
Theo smiled , the idea sounded cool to him. The last time he went on a date with Betty , Anna had showed up coincidentally but walked away after seeing him. He hoped she would show up again but this time ,he won't let her go.
He stole a quick glance at Betty that was already in the closet picking their outfits and a wave of guilt washed through him. Why would he wish for Anna to show up and ruin Betty's happy moment. He knew at that instant that Betty deserved better , she had refused to leave instead she stood by him for three good years and all he thinks of is Anna. And he knew so well that he didn't want her to leave either for reasons that are still unclear to him.
"Love can be fucked up at times" he concluded in his mind. shrugging as he resumed his video games.
Later in the evening, Theo and Betty were sitting in the penthouse of an expensive restaurant in town. Betty admired her image on her glass phone case that she occasionally uses as a mirror whenever she's out, she reapplied lipgloss as they patiently waited for their food to be served.
"Cheers…" Theo lifted his glass of red wine towards her and she returned the gesture.
"Cheers to many more years of friendship and 'healthy' love" she said not bothering to hide how happy she felt.
She emphasized the word 'healthy' and Theo just smirked , knowing fully well that she was just being sarcastic and trying to be annoying.
He looked around admiring the pent house , the view of the city was so beautiful from where they sat. He took lot of pictures with his phone , he enjoyed taking random pictures of beautiful places and things.
"Smile" he told Betty as he turned the camera towards her.
She grinned widely raising her glass up as he took very beautiful pictures of her.
"You look so beautiful" he said genuinely making her blush.
She brought out a little gift wrapped in a black silk gift wrapper and dropped it in front of him.
"Happy anniversary baby" she blushed .
They always exchanged gifts every year for the past three years and she was somewhat surprised when he didn't bring out a gift for her this time around.
Just like he could read her mind , he winked "your gift will be sitting pretty waiting for you at home."
She dug into her plate of Italian pasta not knowing how to react .
"What did he buy for her this year?" she thought.
She could not wait to get home to see her anniversary gift.
Theo busied himself with his phone not paying much attention to Betty but she didn't mind. At least he agreed to come on this date with her , that's more than enough already. They would go home and make hot and crazy love as always. The thought made her giggle but not loud enough to get Theo's attention.
His brows squeezed in a frown "now I have to go to Paris or what? why does she stress me out so much this way! Fuck" he cursed under his breath.
"Paris to do what ?" Betty eyed him wearily.
He looked up from his phone and tried to smile " I said that loud? I was just talking to myself."
Betty shot him daggers with her eyes not convinced with his explanation.
"What are you going to Paris to do Theo?" She fired.
He ignored her and continued to put aside the veggies in his rice . He totally forgot to tell the waiter not to add veggies to his food.
Betty got up in annoyance and snatched his phone from his hand , she unlocked it and the first thing she saw was a picture of Anna on instagram with the location tag (Paris).
Her hand shook as she dropped the phone on the table gently. Even on their anniversary, Theo had decided to stalk his ex girlfriend and was even planning to go to Paris simply because she's there.
"Betty please, we can talk when we get home" Theo whispered.
He tried to grab her hands but she was already on her way out of the restaurant.
He tried so much not to ruin this date for the sake of Betty but he had failed woefully.
He punched the table so hard drawing the attention of the waiters. Luckily for him , the pent house was a private reserved area so there was nobody to witness what just happened except the waiters.
He got up and ran after her totally confused because he didn't know what to expect.
Will she finally leave him and walk out of his life for good?