1. The Anniversary Surprise

Jacyn closed her eyes as tears flowed from it. Memories from earlier that day flooded her once again.

It's their third-year anniversary as a couple. She happily woke up and started the day. She was so elated that she ignored the fact that Marco was not even messaging nor calling her to greet her for their special occasion. Marco Liang was the only son of a well-known business tycoon in City A. He was not just the only heir of Liang Group of Companies, but he was also one of the dream guys of most women in the city. He was rich and good looking and many women like to be his future wife.

Jacyn was lucky to have Marco in her life. They have been schoolmates since they were in high school. He was the most handsome guy back then and she was the campus belle. She attracted many suitors and Marco was one of them. She felt that she was very young at that time and she had no time for relationships. As years passed by, only Marco patiently waited for her. He reasoned out that she was worth waiting for. After she graduated and got her business degree, she accepted his love for her.

Three years have already passed, she thought Marco had waited for her for a very long time and already hinted to her that he wanted to get married. That's why she was excited for today because a friend of hers told her a few days ago that she happened to see him buying a ring. She was ready to accept his proposal, she was ready to be Mrs. Marco Liang.

At lunch time, she already couldn't wait for him to call so she had to initiate it. She thought that maybe he was busy preparing his grand proposal to her. After a long ring, he accepted the call.

"Hi Jacyn, what's up?" Marco asked.

"Hi babe! I'm great, how about you?" She asked ignoring the fact that he just called her name which he unusually does. He frequently calls her babe or any endearments that he finds suitable for her.

"I'm fine, just too busy with work lately. Why are you calling me?" He asked her, completely forgetting their anniversary.

"Oh, really? Do you have the time to -- you know, maybe we can see each other later this evening? I am so looking forward to celebrating with you." She smiled thinking he would agree and tell her, he also misses her.

"I am very busy. You see, father lets me overtake this new project and I have to focus on this. I would love to take you out on the next day, please. I will call you, okay?" He said with a hurry as he ended the call.

She was so disappointed with that call. But she pushed it off her mind as she thought of giving him a visit to his office as he said he was very busy. Maybe she would just buy his favorite food to let him know that she would always be his number one supporter and she understood him even though he forgot their special day. In her excitement, she even imagined Marco’s surprised face to see her in his company and how he would thank her for her efforts.

At six pm, she left work to buy his favorite food and drove to his office without notice. She was very anxious as she was stuck in an hour of traffic. She was literally nervous, and she couldn’t understand why.

As she entered the company, the secretary stopped her. Marco didn't bring her here nor introduce her to the public as his girlfriend. She also didn't ask because she was the low key type of a person. She didn't want any of the attention she would get because of their relationship.

"I'm sorry, but the vice president is currently in a meeting. If you want to meet him, you need to set an appointment." The secretary said while sizing her up. Jacyn didn't want the secretary’s attitude towards her. She didn't even try to hide her disgust towards her as if she's one of those desperate women who wanted to be noticed by Marco.

"I apologize for coming here without prior notice as I just want to surprise him. Anyway, can you just inform him that his girlfriend is here?" She politely asked the secretary who in turn just looked at her weirdly. She believed that Marco would leave everything when he knew of her visit.

The secretary looked at her colleague and whispered something. They were about to call their boss when the door to his office was opened.

A beauty came out of the room. She looked arrogant and dignified. She was no other than Winnie Lou.

She looked like she just came from an argument and looked like she was about to cry.

"Damn you, Marco! I don't know why you are doing this to me." She shouted while tears started streaming from her eyes.

"Pssshh… stop crying, stop crying, my love. I only love you, okay?" Marco worriedly hugged her. Trying very hard to calm her down. Whatever their disagreement was, it might be something that really upset the woman.

"Are you sure I'm the only woman you love?" She asked loudly like she wanted all the people in the office to know who she really was in his life.

"Yes, you're the only one, dear. That's why I'm willing to marry you." He got a box from his pocket, knelt in front of her and asked, "Winnie Lou, will you marry me?"

"Oh my gosh… Do you really have to do this here?" Gone was the woman who looked like she was wronged a few moments ago. She was very proud at the moment saying, "Yes, of course! I will marry you. I love you, Marco!" He slipped the ring into her finger and they kissed.

The employees congratulated their boss as they clapped their hands. All the while, Marco didn't see her. Jacyn would like to surprise him by going to his office, yet she was the one who got a surprise.

Tears flooded her eyes and everything seemed blurry. She dropped the food on the floor and ran out of the office crying. She didn't see that coming. All the while, she thought she was the only woman in his life. He told her he loved her more than anyone could love her. He promised to wait and marry her someday. But today, all his promises were given to another woman.