I woke up late in the evening. I must have overslept, that should mean that I was really tired. That doctor might be right, perhaps I needed a break from stress, work and everything that has to do with stress.
I looked around and I noticed that Alex was not in the room. So, he probably stayed back in the sitting room after I stormed out and walked out on him. Well, I didn't intend to do that, I just had to. I said to myself, trying to justify my actions.
I went into the bathroom to check for him, just to confirm that he wasn't in the room at all. I opened the door and looked inside, but there was nothing still. I was convinced that he wasn't in the room.
I eased myself in the toilet and took a very quick shower after that. I wore some clothes on and headed downstairs, straight to the sitting room.
Alex wasn't there either. Where could he have gone to? I asked myself, getting scared by now. I hope he didn't get angry at what I did earlier then he left the house in anger? Oh my? That was so easy and possible. How could I not have seen that coming.
I decided to go check mother in her room first of all and ask her, perhaps she might know just exactly where he left the house and went to.
Mother was not in her room when I went there. At first, I knocked and kept knocking but she wasn't replying. So, I pushed the door and it came open. I walked inside the room calling her name out so she could answer, but she didn't.
"So, mother wasn't in her room as well?. I asked myself in confusion.
I closed the door behind me and went back to the sitting room. I got there and was about leaving the house through the door to the sitting room when I saw my mother come out of the kitchen and drying her hands with a towel.
I was startled, because I didn't expect that. I held my chest in fright. "mother? I said, almost screaming.
"Hey, what is it? Why are you trying to disturb the neighborhood by screaming on top of your lungs, damn it. I am too old to be hearing that kind of loud noises you know. You want to take me early to the grave?
"I am so sorry mother. I got startled when I saw you stroll out of the kitchen. By the way, I didn't hear that you were in the kitchen the first time I came around here. As a matter of fact, I am just coming from your room now." I explained, sitting down on the sofa with a shud.
"You were looking for me? Why? I have been in the kitchen for over an hour now if I have my time correct. But, why were you looking for me? She asked quite disturbed.
"Mother, technically, I wasn't looking for you. I was looking for Alex. Have you seen him? I asked in expectancy.
"Oh Alex? Nooo." She answered, like she was thinking. I thought, he went upstairs. I thought he was with you. How come you are looking for him? She asked.
"Mother, he wasn't with me. I can't tell if he came upstairs at all after that little fight earlier. I just woke up from sleep and I saw that he was not in the room." I replied.
"I can't say that was a fight anyway. Besides I talked with him after that and he didn't seem angry with you. He was very concerned about you, most especially your health issue. So, I would suggest you worry less about that."
"Mom, please can you try as much as you can not to mention anything related to health issues. I am not sick okay, please, I don't like it."
"That's for you to take note of." She said, walking out of the kitchen.
"But, mother. What did you guys discuss, rather, talk about? Did he sound angry or something? I asked, walking after her.
She stopped and looked at me, then she replied. "Not as I can remember. He is a man Sonia. Perhaps he had gone to grab some drinks to calm himself down. You shouldn't worry so much about him." She suggested.
"I am worried about him already. With all these things going on now, I can't seem to be at peace, till I know where he is."
"Have you called him, to know where he is then? Mother asked.
I didn't think about that. That was funny seriously. I was too busy looking for him that I forgot to do the simplest thing I could ever do.
"Mother, I didn't think about that, oh my. I will do that right away."
I left her and went upstairs to get my phone. Then I came downstairs to the sitting room and dialed his number as I was pacing.
He picked up. "Hey babe." He said calmly.
"Oh my goodness, Alex are you okay? You really scared me. Please where are you?
"I'm fine darling. I just thought to go out and clear my head so I can think properly. But, I am good."
"Are you still angry with me? I am so sorry I was acting somehow today, I just..."
"Hey, it's fine okay. I know and I understand. But, I am not angry with you okay, I have forgotten about it. So, don't worry."
"Okay, okay. Are you sure you are safe out there. I am just, a bit worried you know."
"I am. Though, if you want me to come home, I will. I want to clear my head a bit here, no big deal, alright."
"Okay darling. You can take your time then, alright. But come home on time."
"Thanks babe. I will be home on time. I love you."
"I love you too sweetheart."
I ended the call after that, feeling a bit relieved. I held the phone on my chest.
"What did he say? Mom said from behind me.
I reacted to that by almost falling. "Mom! You almost scared me. Please, don't sneak up on me. It's freaky."
"He's alright, yeah? She asked pretending she didn't hear my complaints.
"Yes, he is." I answered bluntly and left.