Shouldn't Have Kissed You

Maya walked inside her office and it was filled with flowers. All types and every colour that there was in this would. This all happened every year and on this date. At least it a way of her patient to thank her and wish her a happy life that she only seems to get around her two best friends and her husband who is on and off at times.

God, she could get used to their relationship being like that. At times fighting over nothing or something which makes him end up calling her all sorts of names. Yeah, he did that when he was mad at but at times it seemed like he was more mad at himself than he was with her.

Take for instance, few days ago. The day he found her in a compromising position with Leonel. He called a whore which of course mad her mad and you all know what happen. But when she came back and found her dear husband all drunk like he had never drunk before, she knew it.

She knew he was more hurt than she was. He just acted on the heated moment something that her brother warned her never to do while they're still you. It just makes thing worse and it was true. Chris had made things worse that day but not for her but for him.

Anyway, when he got up that night with a hangover, Maya made him the only thing she knew to make in this world. That was her coffee. Of course another lesson from her dear brother to whom every time of the year and on this date, she wished he would show up at her door step. It didn't matter which door step, either hospital or home but she just kept on wishing.

And last night, she did in the midnight. Yes, maybe her wish would come true this time and that's why she asked Chris to sit with her in the garden till midnight so she could make that one wish. That one wish that would make her life whole again.

Maya moved to her seat and pulled it. Her office was smelling a garden of flowers and she like it very much. She had taken all the cards from the flowers and now she wanted to read them. They all were happy wishes and a thank you for what she has done to all the families out there.

This made her to think of her relationship Chris. When he had drunk that coffee, he had asked her to forgive him and she did. She did because when she left, she thought of herself in the same shoes as him. What if she had found him with Kimberly on that bed? With him having nothing but a towel. She would have reacted the same way as he did. That's why she chose to forgive.

They had gone downstairs to have their meal and at first, it was awkward. Awkward because she need to ask him something. Something till now she hasn't asked him cause she doesn't know how to do it. How can she.

Then there was that happy moment for them. The one that she felt like they're the only two of them who were that happy when she was with him. They would play piano in the music room and Chris would make sure that he hit the wrong rhythm when they're serious.

And those garden moments, they were her best moments and she was getting used to it. Like for the past few day, they would have dinner and she would make both of them coffee then settle in the garden. Who does that anyway, and in the night? Apparently, it was her and her dear husband.

Maya smiled when she remembered last night. It was amazing. It was the best that left her wondering why she hadn't met Chris years ago. And what made it the best was things that seem stupid to everyone. Maya's smile grew broader and the memories flowed on her. This time Kyle wasn't the first one to wish her a happy Birthday. It was Chris.

Yes, Chris. Her temper husband. Her once upon a time sworn mortal enemy. And her now soon to be best friend. Yeah, she had changed about making him officially her best friend but now, now she wanted him to be her best buddy...

"Happy happy Birthday." That was what stopped her from going into details about what took place last night. "You're really getting old there." Leonel went on.

Maya got on feet and walked around her desk. The smile she had today wasn't about to leave her face. And it's all thank to Chris. He made her count stars last night. He even confused her as she counted on them and she had to start a fresh again.

Enough about Chris, Maya.

But how could she nothing of him. He even had her promise that she would be making his coffee every morning since he was addicted. Actually, more than addicted. That's what he said to her. His words and not hers. But they felt like they had a hidden meaning to her. Or maybe she hoped they had, right?

"Leo." She called pulling him into an hug. "Thank you for the sweet words you sent to me last night." Maya pulled away from him. "You should really become a poetry."

Leonel laughed at her attempts to be funny. She knew she was poor at that but it didn't matter. As she said, nothing would wipe that smile off her face today. Thanks to Chris.

Chris. Once they were done with the stars, he told her stupid proverbs that made her laugh hard. They even played knock knock as if they're three years old. And when it reached five seconds to her birthday, he damn counted them as if it a Happy New welcome. And on the midnight, he wishes her a Happy Birthday.

Guess what even surprised her? Yes, Chris freaking Rollins sung for her an original Happy Birthday song. Maya was all tears as Chris played a fake guitar and a times a fake piano. Chris made her cry and for the first time, they're happy tears. Happy tears because of Chris.

Who would have ever thought of that? Because definitely, it wasn't Maya.

"I'm really honoured, love." Leonel said bowing down. "Does that mean that I was the first one to wish you good wishes?"

Maya smiled at him.

"You wish. Chris bit you into it."

"Ooh! But I promise next year I'll be the first one. And there will be a candle light dinner in the midnight of that same day."

Maya just laughed at him. She didn't need that. All she wanted was for her to be with someone who loved her. Someone who would do stupid things with her like Chris did. That all she wanted for a happy life. Not money.

was done singing, she got up and walked to him. She hugged him as if her life depended on it and let the tears flow more freely. When they broke free from the

face to wipe away her tears as she thanked him and his touch made her to lean in for more. She didn't want it to get away from her face. And as if reading her mind, Chris moved the

to an extent that their lips were brushing each other, her phone rung.

read and loved the message that I send

well. Kyle actually thought that she was the first one but she was happy for Maya when she learned that someone this time bit her to it. After they're done, Maya and Chris walked back to the mansion were they headed to the bedroom. On

him and when she thought of typing something else, Chris called to ask for shampoo. He said he didn't see it and he was

It wasn't their, she looked around and she saw it

jumped, Chris just laughed and he walked to her and held her under the shower. His other way of wishing her well. Maya struggled but the more she did, the

your birthday and you're talking less and smiling more." Leonel cut in through her thoughts. "Did something happen that I'm

"No..."

you're needed at the ER."

call, see you later, Leonel." Maya said walking out to follow the nurse that had walked in her office. It was still in the morning and they

before walking to the ER. In there, she found a three nurse and one surgeon whom she had never worked with since he came to this hospital one month ago.

asked as she picked up a chart from

was shot three times and she is loosing allot of blood." The doctor answered. "Two bullets are on her left rib and

bullets before she looses

bullets had really hit her bag but they had to do their best to save the woman

her." One of the nurses

dying down. Please pump her chest. She is loosing breath." The other doctor did as

took over and placed her hands on the patient's check to pump her. She was about to ask for clear when the lines began to work again. Maya breathed a breath of relief and looked

to get

surgeon answered. "It's buried deep

before we loose

suggested they open her up in between the ribs where the bullet was and so they did. Once all the bullets were out, Maya stitched her patient and asked for her to be moved to

room where she washed her hands. The surgeon congratulated her and

going on at the main hall?" Maya asked when she got at the reception.

that there is

"Party?"

we're not invited.

poor girl was making. She looked like

means we've to work." She said walking

******

were just officially getting started. In fact, people had began to increase inside the hospital but not for check up. Whatever was

wondering about her own party. Kyle had been avoiding her for almost a month because according to her, she didn't want to spill anything since she wanted the day

the rest of the evening with Chris rather than be on any party. Kyle knee that and she knew why but her being Kyle, she didn't know how to quit. All

car and walked inside the mansion. She had to freshen up before her best friend blew her phone with wanting her to be ready in less than ten

on their birthday? She wasn't sure what to wear since she had

once and that was in Galaxy that her dad,

Maya took the brow drier and began to dry her hair. She wanted to curl it at the ends. And she did,

the bedroom door open and she knew Chris was also home. He had also come to get himself ready for the surprise party which he was part of.

on the bathroom

took the towel and wrapped it around her. She walked to the door and opened it. Chris leaned on the

She asked but Chris eyes were everywhere and anywhere.

his dream land. "You need to get dressed now." He looked nowhere but her eyes. "I'll use the other bathroom to get

of the room. How was he going to change when he didn't even carry his change of clothes? Anyway,

the dress out and admired it. She put it down and took her underwear clothes. She

no hands leaving her to have no need of a bra. She removed it and took the dress over her head. Maya straighten the clothe and she walked to the full length vanity mirror on the wall. The woman that stood before her, wasn't her. She was

did Chris know her size? That, she would ask later, right then all she needed was to get her blue high heeled shoes since she wasn't going to wear

carrying her white purse which had her phone. To her surprise, there was no missed call from Kyle neither a message. She took one step at a time on the stairs afraid to fall due to