A Setback

"There is a life pumping blessing in every setback. It's not come to an end you. It's come to redefine your entire existence."

---Hiral Nagda

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Elena

The delivery date is scheduled for the end of this month. To recapitulate these few months it's preferable to refer them both as a torment and a blessing. For the first few months, I held on to my firm belief that I would be able to captivate Edward in due course but of course, no such thing happened. But it's true that in a few instances when I felt ill and tired, Edward did take care of me yet not like a spouse, only like an acquaintance. Then only did I get to capture a few glimpses of his compassion and care. To be honest, I always sensed that Edward had more to him that greeted one's eyes but I was dubious of him. I misled him into marrying me, so I never really tried to break the ice.

I had started liking Edward if I have to confess with true faith but his indifference most of the time frightened my shriveled heart more.

But it's mesmerizing how the wheel of time functions. Nothing remains static or dull. Sometimes a developing tempest is perfect for a flight. And this instance it was my joyful hour.

By then I was in the mid-pregnancy phase when I met Rick. A week back, I received an invitation from the mail regarding an exclusive exhibition from France. Well, you folks might be inquisitive as to why I received this and not Edward.... um, it's because soon after our marriage Edward found me lecturing about a painting to our domestic and later from that day onwards Edward placed me in command of his prestigious gallery and it's for charity fundraising. Hence, I received the invitation and that was actually while attending the gallery meet did we captured each other's sight. Never would I have envisioned myself consuming the great artwork nor would I have believed in inevitability. The instant Rick saw me, I felt an echo of acceptance and not some repulsion for being false and ostentatious. Why I had felt so was a conundrum to me then but I was positive I would unravel it soon enough.

His graze penetrated through me, trying to sense my essence out. It was compelling yet terrifying. I was humiliated by my doings but somehow I felt at peace.

I hoped the night and the encounter to be optimistic...

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Blue

I lost my entire summer internship salary on an investment. Me and Jack both. Sampson and Hoovers Co. suffered as well, hence the present disarray. The entire office floor was in complete turmoil for Sampson and Hoovers had just now stated their situation to the employees and as a consequence, they expressed their resentment for postponing their payroll.

Jack leaned by my cubicle with a disheveled expression of concern and distress while I was still immersed in my quest for more information. I can't comprehend that I lost my money over a thing that I analyzed over and over again. Something isn't right. A stratagem or a misunderstanding might have occurred. Watching Jack from the corner of my eyes, I could see Jack's expression well. He might be pondering that I have finally lost it, that is I was in denial. A normal notion but I simply can't let go of the issue, for instead of transferring the money to my parents, I invested it so that it multiplies. Shit!

I left the office in a stupor and reached our apartment but as soon as I gazed up to the framed photograph of my parents in my room, I broke down. I can't give up and that's why I ought to find a solution so first I need to refresh up myself for a clear mind. Only after a frigid shower and brewed chamomile tea did I reboot my laptop and begin. 

 During my search, I even received a text from Ed but I was well aware of what he had to say. He must have already received the news of how many shares we had lost but right then I couldn't swallow down the acrid dosage of consolation....I can't...I won't stop until I solve this problem and get back my hard-earned money.