"You really are so sweet, Penny. I wish you and your husband a lifetime full of love." Layla smiled sweetly at me.

She's helping me prepare a surprise dinner for Ethan, my husband.

Today is our first anniversary, and I wanted to make it more special and meaningful for us. I asked Layla for help because I thought an outside dinner would be more romantic than an indoor one, as we would have a chance to watch the stars and the moon in the sky while celebrating our first anniversary.

I stared at my wristwatch, and I saw that it's almost quarter to 8, so we cleaned everything up and made sure that everything was okay before the clock hit 8:00 PM.

"Thank you so much for your help, Layla. I owe you this." I sincerely thanked her as we walked out of the house.

Layla then gave me a hug. "Just call me when you need anything, okay? Enjoy your dinner date with Ethan." We both laughed at her remark.

I waved my hand at Layla when Julius, Layla's husband, came. I sighed as I went back inside our house.

Everything is settled and prepared already, but Ethan is still not yet home. Maybe he's still in their meeting?

Ethan Falcon, my husband, is the heir of the Falcon Empire. He's been managing the whole empire for almost a year now, which is why he doesn't want me to work. He'd always say that taking care of me and making me happy was his number one responsibility. Although I wanted to work and use my knowledge for passion, he won't just let me.

I smiled and shook my head to stop the thoughts from running through my mind.

I wear a yellow bodycon dress, golden stilletos, and gold chandelier earrings. I face the mirror, and a smile appears on my face as the yellow dress matches my fair skin. My eyes are smokey brown, my lips are highlighted because of pink lipstick, my nose is pointed, I have a thick eyebrow, and my black hair is straightly falling down my back. I put light make-up on my face before going down the stairs.

Nana Leticia is in awe when she sees me. "You look great, my love," she softly said.

I smiled at her and embraced her. "Thank you, Nana."

I then looked outside, hoping that Ethan would finally come home, but I didn't see anyone. "Nana, you can rest now. I can manage it here already."

Nana Leticia nodded before giving me a small smile. "Ethan will surely be happy and surprised when he comes home!"

I waited for more minutes until the clock almost hit 10 PM But still... There's no Ethan. I'm starting to get worried about my husband's safety, so I tried calling him, but he's not answering.

My heart is now beating fast, and my breathing has become heavy because of the situation. I continue on calling Ethan, and after three missed calls, Ethan finally answers.

"Hello? Ethan! God! Where are you?! Are you okay?" I stopped when I heard a moan from a girl.

"Ughhh~ohhh, that's it... Ethan ohhh~"

My lips parted and my eyes widened because of shock. Tears started to form around my eyes, and when I heard Ethan speak on the phone, that's when my heart broke.

"Damn, I really love your moan, Elyse."

The phone slipped out of my hand when I heard Ethan calling that name. I shook my head, I can't believe what I just heard. It was his fucking ex-girlfriend's name! What did that mean? Is he... Is he fucking cheating on me?!

Hot tears cascaded down on my face. The rain started to pour down, but I don't care about it. I wiped my face off, but it seems like my tears can't stop falling. I can't even identify if the wetness in my face was because of the rain pouring or because of my fucking tears.

I waited outside, still wearing my elegant dress. I'm now soaking wet while waiting for Ethan to come home, but I don't care about it. I don't even think about the cold that's starting to envelope my body.

The dawn came in an instant; the rain had already stopped, and just like a second ago, my husband entered the gate.

"H-Happy... anniversary," my voice broke when I saw Ethan enter the gate.

His eyes were wide apart at first. But in just a blink, he turned them into emotionless.

"What the fuck are you doing?" His dark voice roared around the area.

He wanders his eyes, and he observes the foods and decorations that I have prepared for him. See that, Ethan? I prepared them for you. I made them for you.

"Happy Anniversary, E-Ethan..." I tried to gulp all my sobs away.

His eyes widened a fraction. He clenched his jaw and glared at me darkly.

"Are you done with your dramas?!" He harshly said.

I feel like throwing up because of what he said. Dramas?! He thinks I'm just... on my drama?! It hurt me to the core. And I feel like I'm being stabbed in the heart, continuously and harshly.

I was about to open my mouth to answer, but I halted when Ethan's car door opened. My eyes focused on the car, and another pain stabbed my heart when I saw who it was.

It was fucking Elyse.

It was Ethan's ex-girlfriend.

It was his fucking ex-girlfriend.

"What the hell are you doing in here, you bitch?!" I screamed, ready to attack her.

But before I could even attack her, Ethan pushed me to the ground. I can't believe it! I looked at him in disbelief.

"How could you do this?!" I cried out of pain.

"Get out here, Penny! Leave my house! Now!" He sharply shouted.

I was crying my heart out while trying to compose myself. Watching my husband take care of another woman hurt me the most. But still, I want to fight for my husband. I want to fight for my marriage. So even if it was against my principle, I slowly knelt down the cold grass that shocked him.

"What the hell, Penny?!" He was about to kneel down with me, but Elyse held his arm. He stopped and looked at Elyse.

She shook her head. "Please, don't leave my side," she whispered.

Ethan closed his eyes deeply. When it opened, they were sharply looking at me, who was still crying like a mess.

I composed all my remaining strength, and I looked at my husband with his mistress.

"E-Ethan, if you were just tempted by that woman... please tell me! I can forgive you, Ethan! Please! Just tell me that it was a mistake." I pleaded, but he only shook his head.

"It wasn't a mistake, Penny. I chose this."

I shook my head. "It's okay! I can a-accept it! Just don't leave me. Ethan, you l-love me, right? I know it! I felt it!"

"I love her..."