Love and trials.

It was a cold winter morning after Sean had arrived at the clinic that morning, he went straight to his office. While his secretary brings him the patients' appointment files.

But it was a different morning for him when the unexpected happened.

Sean has been eagerly awaiting a good time to disclose to Teresa about his past. Each time he makes love to her, he feels guilty. He wanted their love story to be devoid of lies. But knowing he had not been honest to hurt him so much. He would tell her before she finds out by other means.

Sean went through several files, but the emergency files are always at the top. He was about to close the remaining file's to attend to the emergency ones when a particular file caught his attention. For a moment, he was shocked at what he saw…

Could this be a coincidence? He couldn't believe his eyes. He called out for his secretary …who is the patient with this file?

She came in this morning, sir.

Where is she?

At the reception?

Okay. You can go.

He was furious, he prayed to God it should be someone else….

It was Maria's turn to consultation.

She entered the consultant room and closed the door. Sean was still staring at the file with his head down when Maria broke the silence.

Hey Doctor, you look more handsome and healthier than I left you…am glad you are doing just great.

What are you doing here? Sean asked with a stern look. Where I mean no harm. I came into the town a few days ago, and I thought I should say hey to the man who once loved me.

Maria this is a workplace, please leave immediately.

Ain't you going to say some good words?

Please leave! Seeing that he wasn't smiling, she left him alone.

Sean knew she will cause trouble, and the thought of betrayal makes him sweat profusely. He adjusted his tie sat down and order a glass of water, he's Secretary rushed in with a glass of water, hoping to get lashed, but Sean was a total gentle man he takes responsibility for his actions.

He managed to calm himself down, attended to the multiple patients waiting for him, and returned to his office.

He was angry that he let Maria used him in the past. He was also scared that he might lose Teresa too.

Maria is evil! Why would she return now that I have found love? I tried my best, I did!

Lost in his thoughts, his phone ranked. Seeing who it was, Sean for no reason got scared for a moment.

He gathered courage and answer the phone and all he said was "Teresa I need to see you right now please!

Are you ok? She asked

I don't know how I feel, just let me see.

Well, I just call to tell you the same thing, I guess you miss me too. Oh, yeah, darling, I miss mine.

I will pick you up, just get ready.

Alright… I just pack my car, to the restaurant.

Sure.

Teresa didn't know where they were going, but she felt its Sean's apartment or may be a hotel.

Soon Sean arrived at the restaurant, she humps in the car, and they drove off.

Teresa waited in the car, I will get some groceries for us.

Alright.

Sean had finished buying when he bumped into someone.

Watch where you're going man!

Am so sorry he said and bend to help the man pick up his things littered on the floor. He lifted his head to go to the car when he saw Teresa speak with a woman.

From their facial expressions they two women seems to know each other he thought. Unfortunately, before he could cover the distance, she walked away.

Oh! You are back, so many envelopes?

Yeah, baby, I'm going to be the chef today!

Oh; it will be fun tonight, then!

Sure; I am a better chef, you will see.

No doubt, she said…both chuckled.

Seems you met an old friend? I saw you too talking?

Yeah, it's some woman I met at the restaurant few days back.

She acts wire you know. She told me she's new in this town and that her name is maria.

The moment she mentioned the name, Sean's countenance changed… Teresa, who did not notice the look on his face, continued….she came to pick some groceries as well, so she saw me while waiting for cab.

Oh, great.

I would have told you to be careful, but you should better knowing it's where you grew up too. School was the only thing that took you from this town ever!

Yeah, this town is known for it desperate women and cool-headed men, yeah

Come on darling it was never a false tale.

Oh, yeah, here we are. After covering just a mile, they arrive at a modern apartment, the entrance that lead to the room was covered in different flowers, the landscaping was perfect.

Teresa grew up with her mother, rumors had that Teresa's mother was a witch or had some magic powers. Whenever she had a dream, it always comes to the past.

Rumors had it that she even warned her husband Teresa's father concerning the accident that took their lives, but he always pay deaf ears.

After her mother's death, she notices she might have this strange magic powers too. But she wows never to use it. However, would she keep this promise?

Her mother had taught her how to use magic to command the attention of any man she loved… She had tried it on her late finance and some other persons just to feel the power.

However, she will never bewitch Sean, she said to herself… just that the moment she got to Sean's apartment there was this strange chill cold air that filled the atmosphere. Her mother had told her such feelings are a bad Omen.

Hey comes here Teresa, learn me a hand. She ran to Sean and helped him close the car doors while he lifted the groceries.

You have got a nice place!

Thank you…but not as arranged perfectly as yours!

Lols. . You can't say my mother had the details of the house in her palms she had done the decor herself..... since her demise house always bring me memories.

Oh! Darling, you must have missed them a lot?…come, he gave her a warm long hug. When he notices Teresa was sobbing uncontrollably, he hugged her even tighter until she got hold of herself.

She must have missed them so much, it was a small-town everyone knew who her parents were. Their accident has pursed so many questions as to why she didn't use her magic to save the car from crashing. While some even said she might have sacrificed her husband and to – be son-in-law.

To Teresa, she lost her world. A massive part of her was slept away. If she could turn back the hands of time, she would bring them back. But would she leave Sean now? Hmm!

Sean, I'm sorry

Ssssh! He stopped her from saying a word.

I didn't get to meet your parents, but I was told they were good people and handle the Elite society in our town.

I just know they are proud of you darling… I love you so much.

Sean made some castrole sauce for both, which they accompanied by some red wine.

Soon after they finished eating? He brought a bowl of popcorn, which both shared.

Sean collected the bowl, dropped it and sat close to her.

Resa I want to share something with you. A part of me I think you should know. And I think you deserve nothing but honestly.

She became more tense, she doesn't know what to expect. She relaxed herself on share and was ready for the worst.

Teresa I... I have been married before! Once had a wife...her name is Maria. But it could work..she left me. As if he wanted to cry. I tried..I did everything I could but she left still. Hmmm.

So where is she now.

She enloped with her lover two years now. I have filed for devoice with enough evidence... I have suffered for so long.. I want to move on. I need a life devoid of lies and deciet. And I believe you are the one I have waited for.please give me a chance to be part of you Résa. Take the whole time you want but just know that I love you.

Teresa surprisingly took his two hands in hers then kissed his lips.

When do you which to wed me she said. Sean couldn't believe his eyes.

He picked up his phone dialed the mother's number... Before she could sy he word..

She said yes mum! She love me with my flaws mum. Then ended the call.

He grapped her tiny waist then threw her on the couch.kissing, squeezing and at the same time using his hand to trace her nipple....