Days were passing by managing work and home altogether. Work was interesting but life was mundane, nothing new. I have been doing same things ever since i got married.
I wake up early in the morning take a hot water shower and then wake Stein up. Though that takes time because he doesn't wake up at once. When I am there to wake him up.
Jenifer: Wake up love. Arnold had called in the morning. You have a very important meeting today.
(He first opens his eyes and sees me then looks at the wall clock and then me again)
Stein: 10 more minutes please. I have a busy day today won't get time to take a break. So this 10 minutes nap is needed. Why dont you join me. (Takes me in bed again)
Jenifer: Hey Stein, leave me. I can't join you. common wake up.
Stein: I had woke up 10 minutes back dear. I was just waiting for you to come. I simply love it when you wake me up.
Jenifer: Hmmm. Don't you play innocent. I know you're leaving again and this time it's gonna be for a month. I know. Arnold had already told me on phone.
Stein: Arnold? He's such a snitch.
Jenifer: Hey! He was simply honest with me when I asked. Never mind I know how important this trip is for our business. This meeting will help us expand our business overseas also. A supply chain there will be beneficial for overall sales.
Stein: Thank you my love. You're such an understanding wife.
Jenifer: Yeah I am. Now get ready. I have given instructions to the maid for breakfast. It will be ready in 15 minutes. I have to leave for office a little early today. So will see you once you're back.
Stein: Okay. Love you. Take care. Call me once you reach.
Jenifer: Sure.
( Many thoughts were running through my head on my way to office. Earlier when Stein used to leave I felt sad, even cried a few times because I somewhere missed his presence. There were things I wanted to share with him like after marriage It was my first Birthday and he was out on a business trip. It hurts when you can't share things with the one you love. Or that loved one is not available when you need them. Though It's been 7 years now and I have somehow made up my mind and accepted my life this way. I just try to keep myself busy with work to not feel sad anymore. Thinking all these things i reached office.)
Ashley: Good Morning Madam. Today you have a meeting with one of our vendors.
Jenifer: Please cancel all my meetings today. I don't want to meet anyone for a while now and don't let anyone come inside until I say so.
Ashley: Sure Madam.
Jenifer: Huh. Why do I have to be strong all the time. He had just came 2 days back and now he is leaving again. I sometimes feel like I didn't marry him I simply took his Job.
Sometimes I feel like Taking a break from this routine life. Not a vacation just a break. I just wanna be someone I m not.
( I wasn't finished talking to myself. Suddenly phone started buzzing)
Jenifer: what's this? 200 messages. Who has gone insane. School group. Who added me here? Frida? (A classmate from 10th grade)