I'm a very jealous person.

Author's pov

  It was morning, and Sebastian was inside his house when he heard the sound of a car stopping in front of his property. Moments later, he heard the car door opening, while he remained seated in his bedroom. A few seconds passed, and then there was a knock on his front door, accompanied by Tony's voice.

  "Hi Sebastian! I'm at the door."

  "Please just come in, the door is unlocked," Sebastian shouted from his room. In Tony's right hand, he held a silver-wrapped cylindrical box, and he pushed open the door. Upon entering, he looked around the room, and once he reached the middle of the living room, he asked,

  "Where are you?"

  "Please come inside," Sebastian replied. Before Tony left the entryway, he unwrapped the silver covering and revealed a bottle of wine in his hand. After placing the wrapper on the table, he entered the house and followed Sebastian's voice.

  "Thanks for coming!" Sebastian was the first to speak when Tony entered his bedroom.

  "What are friends for? I bought you your favorite wine."

  "Wow, thanks. I hope this isn't a bribe to make up for not being able to attend my parents' anniversary?"

They both laughed, and Tony remained standing.

  "No, no. I was incredibly busy. My schedule was overwhelming."

  "I'm just kidding," Sebastian chuckled, but then showed a sudden sharp pain as he moved his right leg while laughing.

  "Oh, sorry. How's your health?"

  "I'm getting better. I'm so grateful you're here," Sebastian, who was sitting on an armchair, touched the bed with his right hand, indicating for Tony to have a seat.

  "How's Becky?" Tony asked as he was about to sit down. "Is she inside, or did she go out to the grocery store? I saw someone who looked like her on my way here," he added.

  "I don't think it was her. She's at her mom's place as we speak, and she's the reason I called you."

  "I hope everything is fine. Hm-hmm… I hope it's not about the unending misunderstandings between you two.``

  "Yeah, but this time, it's getting out of control. Can you believe it? Just because I'm in a wheelchair or using crutches, Becky has the audacity to speak to me however she pleases. She doesn't listen to me. It's like she thinks she's too important to obey me. And when I tried to compromise, it only made things worse." Sebastian hit his two index fingers together as his hands came together, and he continued,

  "I think she's seeing someone else. She's always dressing to impress that person now. And you know what?" Sebastian looked into Tony's eyes.

  "What?" Tony said in a low voice.

  "She stopped answering her calls in front of me. Wouldn't you think that gives me reason to believe she's cheating on me?" He paused.

  "Hmm..." Tony took a deep breath.

  "She refused to sleep in my hotel room when we went to my parents' anniversary and gave me some lame excuses. I even told her that I didn't want to have sex with her, but I needed her presence to assist me if I needed anything. But she adamantly refused. She wanted to cause a scene, and I quickly told her to do whatever she pleased. Someone even told me she was dressing provocatively at the anniversary."

  "With whom?" Tony asked.

  "I don't know, I was stuck in a chair. Although I asked my brother to keep an eye on her, he was also busy catching up with old friends. I don't know what I've done to Becky that made her change so suddenly. I love her. I love her deeply," he raised his voice. "I'll do whatever it takes to win her back. We can't end our relationship like this. If we do, then I'm a failure."

  "But how are you going to do it?" Tony asked.

  "I don't know, that's why I called you, for any suggestions. She was supposed to be here with me, supporting me. I know what I sacrificed for her mother's critical operation."

  "I suggest you let go of everything you've done for her and her mom. You need to persuade her. Give her the freedom she's seeking, and once her heart and mind trust you again, you can marry her. Once she's living under your roof, you can gradually work on changing the things you don't like about her."

  "I've considered that, but it might take a long time…"

  "That's the only way," Tony interrupted. "As long as you haven't seen her with another guy, just assume she's not cheating on you. Becky is too beautiful to let go like that. You need to humble yourself until she feels safe with you again."

  "But she refused to answer my calls. When I called her mom, her mom said Becky was there and her mum said she wanted to see me. Can you take me there this morning?"

  "Why not? I suggest you accept everything her mom tells you. Don't disagree. Tell her you misunderstood everything. That way, you'll win over Becky's mom and Becky herself."

  "So, how can I do this?" Sebastian asked.

  "Just think back to when you first asked her out. What was your mindset?"

  "To always please her."

  "Exactly! You need to do the same. You also need to smile even when she does something hurtful or disrespectful. Just smile. Remind yourself that you have a goal, and you can only achieve it by pretending to be the person she likes again."

  "It sounds nice. But do you think my fears will go away? I'm scared. I get a shock whenever men look at her, and it gets worse when they laugh or smile with her. It makes me furious."

  "Gradually, you'll overcome it. Just follow my instructions. Like a green snake on green grass."

  "Tony, I haven't told you this before. I'm a very jealous person."

  "Hmm... jealousy won't stop you from having the woman of your dreams. Dress up nicely. First, we'll stop at a flower shop, and you'll buy two beautiful roses. One for her mom and one for Becky. Apologize sincerely for your recent behavior. Remember, don't argue with her. Your arguments won't help. They'll only ruin everything. You need to lure her back patiently."

  "Thanks, Tony. It's been tough being alone. Can you believe it? It was out of pity that Becky agreed to go to the airport to pick up my brother. If you were in town at that time, I would have asked her to leave. I hated that she took advantage of me because of my injured leg."

  Tony opened the wine, and they drank before Sebastian got dressed. He put on a navy blue suit, and Tony helped him out of the house. Then they got into the car.

  Tony was about to start the car engine when he suggested, 

  "Shouldn't you call Becky or her mum to let them know you're coming?"

  "I've already told her mum that I'll be coming today."

  "Okay." Tony turned on the car and drove out of Sebastian's driveway. As they were driving, Sebastian couldn't hold back his pain and added, 

  "Do you know the last time I made love with Becky, I had to beg her? It was the same day my twin brother arrived. She agreed so that my brother wouldn't have to hear our voices. I even had to beg her to be on top because of my leg. I had to beg for everything."

  "Now, imagine you're asking her out as if you've never met before," Tony replied.

  "For the past few weeks, especially since the accident, I've been living as if I don't have a girlfriend. I can't imagine what I'll do to Becky when I can finally walk properly again. I'll find that guy she thinks is making her world turn around."

  They stopped at a flower shop and bought two flowers before continuing their journey. It took about an hour and thirty minutes to reach Becky's mom's three-bedroom apartment. The time was close to noon when they finally arrived. Tony was the first to get out of the car and he helped Sebastian, holding his crutches as he slowly made his way to the entrance door. Tony reached the door first and knocked on it.

  It took about eighty seconds before Becky's mom appeared at the door. As she approached, she called Becky's name twice. "Becky! Becky!! Can't you hear the knocking on the door? Where are you?" These were her final words before opening the door. Upon seeing Sebastian with his crutches, she felt compassion for him and said,

  "Oh! Sorry, please come inside."

  The two men entered and sat down while Edna couldn't stop looking at Sebastian as he struggled to move and finally sat down. 

  "Becky... where are you?" She called, but when she received no response, she said, 

  "Please give me a few seconds, let me go and call Becky. Why would she leave you in such a painful condition?" She turned and walked inside the house, calling her daughter's name.

   "Becky...?”