The Woman From Hell

It was getting dark, and I happened to reach home before it got completely dark.

The villa was usually brightly lit. Why was it so dark today?

Did Theo not say that he was going to prepare dinner today? Why was no one here?

I entered the living room. I was about to turn on the lights when there was suddenly music. It startled me, but it was romantic piano music.

Amid the soothing and melodious music, the lights in the dining room slowly came on; they looked like spotlights. There were tall glasses, red wine, and a simple but high-end western meal on the table. Theo appeared in front of me before I could react. He still looked the same as he did in the day. He was wearing a black suit, looking very formal.

I was stunned for a moment. I looked at him and could not help asking. "What day is it today? Why did you prepare all this?"

He walked toward me slowly with a bouquet of roses before handing them to me. "You actually forgot. It's our wedding anniversary." There was slight accusation in his tone but also amusement. At his response, I remembered. "Did we get married today?"

It had been so long ago that I could not recall it for a moment.

Theo led me to the dining table and pulled out a chair for me. "Consider the second proposal since that was our real start."

so this

Won't it be your turn to prepare it next time?" Theo

blank stare without hesitation. "Aren't men the ones to do these

"What a domineering woman."

the first time I heard Theo

I have been influenced

phrase 'you are the company

be so boastful? Was

at the meal. The plate was well presented, and even the fruit decorations on the side were well in place.

have a taste,

try." I put a piece of it into my mouth. The fragrance oozed as I chewed and a satisfying taste bloomed through my mouth. "It's delicious." Theo

around but did not see Caroline or the other two

for a walk. It's not good to stay

making stuff

up, they'll

could celebrate our anniversary with me and will despise you for it." I could even imagine the scene of the two little ones beating Theo