VINCE REVEALS HE IS MARRIED

Hearing the two-o-clock chime, "Dear God, will I be able to wake up in the morning? Lord Jesus, please help me to sleep and wake early."

"I thought you said, no talking?"

"I am not, I am praying."

Hearing him chuckle, "Good morning."

"Yeah right."

Waking for five she freshens up then hurries down the stairs to fix him and herself a breakfast. Sidney had her breakfast in the kitchen and then took his tray up to the room hoping he was up already.

Seeing he was sound asleep she took her bath then dress, resting his clothes for work on the sofa then hurried out of the room quietly only to see his Uncles and Aunt descending the stairs. Bidding them a good morning saying, "Vince return from practice late so he is still in bed," then left.

Stretching before getting off the bed, looking at the clock, Vince sprints off the bed, "Oh my goodness, Sidney where are you?" He calls out to her getting no response.

Seeing clothes laid out on the sofa and breakfast on the centre table. He looks at his time once more, seeing it was seven forty-five. Hurring he organizes for the office,

With his brief on knowing she wasn't in the room he rests the towel on the chair and returns to the room to dress, just putting on his vest, pants, and shirt, he wonders what she had prepared for his breakfast because he was running late.

As he eats, he wonders, 'What times does she normally wake up? Knowing he has so much to learn about her but this is wonderful, not having to wait until Molly finish all the preparation?

Vince knew she was restless on the bed and didn't fall asleep until after three. But having her on the bed next to him felt wonderful.

And the way we converse with each other was pretty amazing. I love the way she talks to God, it had me thinking if He really answers prayer? Thinking about it now her prayer was answered.'

Enjoying the eggs the way she prepared them with the sausages, vegetables, and cheese, Vince hurried then pour the tea from the thermos and drank.

It wasn't that hot it was just right not having to wait for it to cool and drink, as he gulps it down.

Resting the cup down then hurry and rinse his mouth. He pull on his jacket and took his briefcase.

Walking downstairs, noticing Uncles Richard, Uncle Miles, and Aunty Myrtle were looking at him as they drink their coffee, "I see you have finally woke up Vince." Aunty Myrtle said.

"Yes, I am."

"Your wife left early saying you came in late after your practice."

"I did."

"Was your wife waking when you return?"

Angry for her inquisitiveness, "I am sorry, but I don't see that is anyone's business."

"Vince, we are just concerned that's all, son," Uncle Richard responds.

"Uncle Richard, I thank you for your concern, but as you heard, I came in late, what does that say?"

"Okay, so I get what you are saying, but aren't you having breakfast before you go to the office?"

Richard sees when he checks his time, "Sorry, Uncle, but I am running late, oh, and I already had my breakfast in my room, thanks."

Hearing them chuckle, seeing Molly bringing their meal, recalling the laundry basket full of both of our dirty laundry.

Knowing Molly oversees the running of the house saying to her, "Molly, will you bring down my breakfast tray from my room, and kindly don't do our laundry, unless my wife asks you."

"Yes sir."

Walking out of the house knowing all eyes were on him, but Vince ignores them all, as he hurried along knowing he was already late for the office but why didn't she wake me when she knows I have to go to work?

Knowing exactly what they must be thinking but who cares, what they think? What happens in my life is my own business. I don't have to report to them about my married life.

The day seems to slip by slowly, and so did the entire week. Sidney was coming home every day now after she attends to her business. She never told me what had transpired when she visited the station.

One month had gone by now and she was finally settling down, we converse occasionally but she stays by herself always busy doing some work in the closetroom. She ensures that my breakfast, and my lunch is packed. She does our laundry and my clothes are pressed and set aside each day for work.

While sitting in his office Vince dips his hand into his pocket finding a slip of paper.

Opening it he saw a phone number, wondering, 'Whose number was it?'

When his office phone rang, Vince answered, "Hello, Vinceson Montgomery speaking, yes Sir, who am I speaking with?

Sorry Sir, I can't say that I am familiar with the name, Okay, I don't mind having a cup of tea and listening to your business proposition. I have another client next hour so I can fit you in now if that's okay?

Good, why don't you come to my office? Yes, it's the building next to the courthouse on your right as you enter, Butler's Street."

Resting down his phone, hearing the knock then his secretary enters the office. "You call me, Sir?"

"Yes, Miss. Gloria, I will be needing two cups of tea please when a Mr. François comes, and if my wife calls tell her to call back or come over."

Seeing the puzzled look as though she was in shock by his news, "Miss Gloria, I am expecting my wife; so please when she reaches send her in immediately."

"Yes, Sir I am so sorry, I didn't know you got married?"

Looking at the frown on her face, 'Did she expect me to advertise my marriage or should I put up a sign saying I am a married man. Gosh, I am still adjusting to the marriage myself?' "I am, so get about with your work."