Happy Now? by Mala S M

Author:Mala, S M [Mala, S M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: S M Mala
Published: 2014-05-30T17:00:00+00:00

The same day he was called in by Matias to go to Flora’s house. His friend seemed pleased as punch.

‘What’s so urgent?’ Ed asked, checking his watch. It was after eight in the evening as he looked around the house. Flora had put her things back into the kitchen and it looked good. Then he glanced at the study, knowing that’s where he left her on Friday. ‘Is everything okay?’

‘I know this is late notice but I have some plans. I need you to build this in Flora’s room by next week. The current wardrobe-.'

‘I can’t,’ Ed replied. ‘It’s not long enough notice.’

‘I’ll pay you anything you want. See,’ Matias said, holding out the plans. ‘She likes wood and I know Flora needs more space. The doors need to have mirrors though I know she hates looking at herself but it will open up the space. It’s a very simple design and I’m sure you can do something with it.’

‘Matias, I’m not sure.’

‘Please can you do this for me? It’s a surprise parting gift,’ he said quietly. ‘When she comes back I have something to tell her.’

‘It’s going to cost,’ Ed sighed, not wanting to do it. ‘To complete this before they come back isn’t going to be easy. And Flora specifically told me she wants us out.’ Matias frowned in response. ‘We’ve been here eight weeks.’

‘Then time if of the essence,’ Matias said, running up the stairs. ‘Will you come?’

Begrudgingly, he followed him and went to her bedroom, still packed with boxes from the children’s rooms.

‘Boxes and more boxes,’ Matias sighed. ‘We can put her things into Lola’s room which is finished and get started tomorrow.’ Ed tried not to look too pissed off. ‘I can transfer her things. If we do it now then it’ll save time.’

Flinging open the doors, Matias started to laugh.

‘Flora hates wardrobes, prefers sliding doors and rails. Our home had to be adapted to suit her,’ he smiled. Ed noticed it was warm and loving. ‘She didn’t look well on Saturday morning and it worries me.’ He stood still for a moment as his eyes noticed a large box. ‘That’s where she used to keep our wedding photos. When we separated, she wanted to shred them. I kept them to give to the kids when they get older.’

‘She’s not sentimental.’

‘Not when it comes to me!’

They emptied her things into Lola’s room and Ed felt uncomfortable taking her clothes. The scent of Flora was all over them and it reminded him of when they’d made love. He was hit with the memory then the guilt of what he’d done to her only recently.

When it was all finished, Ed realised he’d have to look at Matias’s plan and start sorting it out that night. Matias had to leave and he was left in Flora’s empty bedroom, shaking his head. Ed got the impression that Matias was hoping to find something but Flora had locked all her things safely in boxes.

‘What have I got myself into?’ he muttered then sat down.

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