Hello people❤
I am Chioma. Ever since I started writing all I did was fiction and my stories are usually lengthy and involves finding love (I like to think of myself as a romantic☺). Today though,am challanging myself to do a flash fiction with a different theme.
Hope you enjoy…
Birthday
Laura looked up the dark starry sky, smiling contently. The cool night breeze kissed her cheeks and ruffled her hair and she loved that feeling...it was like being one with the night.
She stroked the palm of the man sitting across from her. "Thank you." She said with a genuine smile.
"Am glad you like it."
"It's beautiful here." And it was.
She was sad when she had woken up earlier that morning to an empty bed, thinking he had somehow forgotten her birthday as he did the year before but around noon, a car parked by the apartment with instructions to take her shopping. After that she had come back home to a beautiful cake, more presents and the open hands of the man she loved. And here they were topping off the day with a very romantic dinner. They were at the rooftop terrace of Meraki restaurant and the decoration and food was heavenly. She was almost certain the night would end with him on his knees presenting a ring to her. And it was about time for that. They had dated for three years already.
His phone beeped pulling Laura from her thoughts. She watched him read the message frowning. "Baby, I need to use the restroom." She nodded smiling. "Just don't take long."
He took his car keys and phone and went towards the restroom. She wanted to question the need in taking the keys but decided against it.
Few minutes after he left, three men on black approached her table.
"The police." One of them said showing her his badge.
"Hmm… How may I help you?" She asked confused.
"We are looking for Mr. Ikem Mathew. You were spotted entering the restaurant with him. He is a suspect of cocaine trafficking"
"I think you are mistaken. I came in here with my boyfriend Mr. Stanley Ikechukwu." The men looked among themselves and then placed a photo of her Stan on the table. "This is Ikem. Is he your boyfriend?" Laura could do nothing but stare wide eyed at the picture. It seemed to be enough answer the police needed.
"Where is he?"
"Restroom." She whispered. The moment she said that she realized he was supposed to be back already. "Why wasn't he? Why did he take the keys?" She shook her head trying to stop her thoughts as the officer sent two men to check the restroom. They came back confirming what she already knew. "He's gone." The officer hit the table in frustration.
"You would have to come with me ma." She was still in shock but she nodded. She felt utterly betrayed.
When the metal cuff locked with a soft click, the tears fell. She had expected a ring at the end of the night, not a cuff… She had thought the night would end with her in her lover’s arm not alone in some cold cell.
#WriteHeart
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