Chapter Three

 **Mark's p.o.v**

     "Are you even listening to me"linda asked and I quickly snapped out of my thoughts. We were sitted at the dining area eating breakfast.

     "It's work I was thinking about"i lied because I had been worried about why Anna had left in a hurry and she wouldn't tell me what was wrong and when I tried calling her,it wasn't going through.

        "I was talking about the exhibition and anniversary that will be taking place soon,there is still so much to be done and you haven't been around to help either"she explained.

    "I just really have to come up with new designs for the exhibition,that's what is taking my time"I said.

      "We have a doctor's appointment today"she smiled excitedly.

   "What doctors appointment,can't all this wait till after the exhibition!"I asked curiously.

    "It really can't"she said

"I have so much work to do today"i explained.

    "You don't need to worry about that,I told your assistant to add it to your schedule already"she said. "Dr curt wants us to know our options and today is really a good day to go"she added putting her hands on mine across the table.

      "I want you to want this as much as I do"she said.

    I and Linda had known each other since we were little kids, we practically grew up together with the same kind of wealthy parents who shared similar values and political views too so when it was time to get married,our parents practically thought we were a perfect match without even bothering about if that was what we wanted or not. I also thought eventually I will grow to love Linda but then I met anna and a whole lot changed for me,i found the love I had been looking for all my life.

      We got married when i was just 22 and she was 21,we haven't had an child and no matter how much i tell Linda to let us wait she brings up options like surrogacy or in vitro fertilization and there is really nothing anyone can do to stop her.

    we got to the hospital later that day and while we were waiting for the doctor we wanted to see,I suddenly saw someone who looked like anna.

    "I should get us something to drink"i said standing up from where I was sitting to go after Anna.

    I walked behind her for sometime,then I saw her walking towards the oncology department. Was she sick, was that what she was hiding from me"I thought worried.

      "Anna"I called out and immediately she looked back to see me. She then walked closer to where I was.

     "I tried calling you yesterday but you weren't picking up, is there something you want to tell me"I asked curiously but she just stayed silent for sometime.

      "It is nothing you need to worry yourself about"she said

    "I know when you're worried about something and when you are hiding something you know"

     "By the way,why are you here,are you following me"she asked curiously.

   "I came here with linda and I am not following you"

     "You know you can tell me anything right"i said assuring her.

     "My dad is sick"she said sadly

"I am so sorry dear"

**Anna's p.o.v**

    After I told Mark about my dad,I actually felt relieved that I wasn't hiding anything from him anymore, I hated it when I did that.

    We both walked towards the room where dad was kept and  thankfully mum had to leave earlier because then I would have had a lot of explaining to do.

     "Hey dad"i said dropping what I had brought him on the table next to me as Mark followed closely behind.

    "This is Mark"I introduced and I could see the wild smile of dads face because I remember how many times he had pressurised me into bringing my boyfriend home.

   "Hello sir,it's nice to meet you and I hope you are feeling much better"he said.

    "I am okay and i am even more better seeing Anna brought someone. I have probably never seen her with anyone apart from lucy"he said excitedly.

    "Dad"! I said and then they both laughed.

"You should sit down and tell me about your and what you do"dad said curiously and I immediately cut him short.

   "Mark needs to get back to something now dad,you will see him some other time"i said as I immediately dragged Mark who was already enjoying the conversation with my dad outside.

   "You should go now"i said once we got outside the room.

   "Take care of yourself love and call me if you need anything"he said placing a kiss on my forehead before going away.

   I went back into the room and I couldn't help but sense the "better spill it" vibe I was getting from dad.

    "He is just a friend"i said sitting next to his bed and looking into his eyes.

    "I am sure no one looks at there friend the way you look at him,you love him and it is  written all over you"dad said and I was surprised I was that obvious.

   "He is married dad"i said as I placed my head on his shoulder.

    "You need to be careful dear,I wouldn't want you getting hurt. In relationships like this one person always loses and ends up getting hurt,I wouldn't want that to be you my love."dad said concerned.

    "I love him dad"i said and I didn't even know how the words came out of my mouth but I had always known dad to be the most understanding of my parents.

    "I love you too much to watch you get hurt dear,in a relationship sometimes love isn't enough,you deserve someone that belongs only to you"dad said and at that point I really hoped in my relationship with Mark that love was enough.

     But our conversation was cut short by mother entering into the room.

    "So what are you guys talking about"she said curiously.

   "I was just telling your daughter how she had to get a boyfriend soon"dad said and they both laughed and I exchanged glances with dad.

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