CHECKMATE

Let Me Love You First

"Don't be sad, everybody falls, right? Don't be an excuse for not wanting to move forward. Time goes on, and we must continue to live" said Bastian sincerely, holding his wife's hand. He promised in his heart that he would make her happy

"Thank you Bas. I'm trying to forget what happened, too,"

"It should be so, then,"

Just as Amanda was about to get out of her seat, Bastian suddenly held her hand. Make him sit back, waiting for what the man will do next.

"What's wrong?" ask Amanda

"I have something for you," while handing a small paperbag over to Amanda

"What's this?" ask the girl confused

"Open up, hope you like it" Bastian said with a smile

There were two small boxes in the paper bag. Packed so neatly, it looked so sweet in Amanda's sight. Not wanting to linger, he opened the first box, instantly his eyes sparkled brightly. Such a sweet smile appeared on her beautiful face, it seemed like she liked the gift. Bastian looked at his wife's reaction, keeping it in his memory.

"It's a lovely bus. This phone hanger, my God, I really like it. How do you know I like things like Buses?" ask Amanda excitedly

"Thank God you like it. I accidentally went into your room. Looking at your things there, I immediately concluded that you like things that are cute, funny and simple" Bastian explained.

"Well I'm sorry if I did it without your permission" Bastian said in a daze, scratching his head

"Well fine no problem, you do I'm sorry for this tiny thing," Amanda said as she continued to stare at the cellphone hanger without blinking. The object was shaped like a sky blue diamond, looking sparkling displaying beauty. Amanda loved it so much, she loved the color blue

"Hey, don't you forget the other box, Manda. I'm sure you'll like it too,"

"Well, I almost forgot about it, Bas,"

"It's so beautiful, Bastian, how can you know the things I love. You're so nice, Bas,"

"That's how great your husband is. I know everything you like,"

"really? But you don't have to give this to me, Bas. I don't want to trouble you,"

"Hey, I'm your husband. It's not wrong if I give you a gift for electricity? During our marriage, I never gave you anything"

"Thank you Bastian, you're so good to me. But I think I'll just keep it. I am not used to wearing it all day. Is it okay?"

"It doesn't matter Amanda, the important thing is that you like her, that's enough for me,"

"I'll repay your kindness, Bas. I promise I'll give you something too"

"Hey don't. No need to do that, Manda. Don't bother yourself," Bastian refused. He knew his wife, who was just a regular employee at the Opportunity Group, would be troubled if she had to give him a gift as well

"No Bas, I also want to give something to my husband" he said with a smile

"I don't want you to trouble Manda,"

"No Bastian, come on please,"

"Alright do what you want. But don't force yourself Manda. I just want you to stay here with me, that's more than enough for me,"

You're so charming when you smile Manda, stay like this for me. I hope, slowly write my name in your heart. I want you to love me too. No matter I have to fight first, I will start loving you first