Darcy's Divorce or not ?
The Darcy's Mark and Bridget have been married for fifteen years. Family members also friends thought that made the "ideal couple"; so they are asking themselves what went terribly wrong ? Mark was considered a "workaholic" but recently retired from the law firm to spend more time with Bridget. Bridget was just a busy as he, on assignment(s) here there and yon throughout the UK elsewhere infact. Mark was unable to travel with her; that sadden her. Bridget is grateful that they did not been blessed with babies; not for the lack of trying. The last six months they have been at one another for no reason. Bridget cannot fathom that out; he will not sit down with her to have an intelligent conversation. Bridget at this point is at her wits ends.
Bridget is asking herself why is he asking for a divorce ? Mark ! Why are you saying that you want a divorce ? Bridget I'll tell you why - we have been fighting, arguing with one another all the bloody time. Then she calmly said what about a seperation say for six months ? Can we try that ? she asked him. He thought about it then said we can. They decided to stay apart for that length of time; but it was difficult. He had not asked her to leave. He would not be that callous of a man. The Notting hill house was large enough so they would not be in each others way.
Their housekeeper has since retired. Bridget over the years had become a decent homemaker, cook, and chef; Mark can cook as well. Mark was thinking back this house is now a "home" since she arrived. Bridget brought color (s) into his drab existance. Over time changed the rooms painting, wallpapering. She left his study as is. That space was off limits. She painted her study/work room; the meeting room. He had much to be blessed for actually. She was the one that made him laugh for no reason. Bridget remembers that sometimes he would seldom smiled or laughed. She loves him so, silly Mark. Why does he want her to be out of his life ?
Two months
Bridget had not been feeling well the last few weeks. She had made an appointment to see her doctor. Congrates Bridget ! What ? Your expecting ! I thought that you would be pleased with the news Bridget ? Yes, I am actually. Then she said see you in a few weeks. Then give my best to Mark ! Yes, yes I will. Driving home she was pondering how she was going to tell him. She would make a special meal one of his favorites franks and beans, brown bread and salad. He would perhaps have a wine; but she will make some ice tea.
Later that day she began making that special meal. She was in the kitchen; Mark came in and said Bridget your doctot called you forgot your perscriptions for nausea and multivits. Oh ! bugger. She said to herself he is a bright man most of the time. Bridget ! What Mark ! then he went over to her; hugged her he was smiling. This changes things does it not ? Bridget ! Finally were going to have a family. Mark you asked me six months ago. He stopped her from finishing the sentence with a kiss. I did say that; really Bridget I am no good without you ! Oh ! Perhaps you should have thought about that before I came back to our bed then you loved me ? Bridget you never complained about that - why now ? Dear, I love you; and I always will; no matter what. I'm not dear. She was smiling; she loved him she would allways would. They had their meal; pleasant conversation. Then they watched the telly for a while; then they drifted off to sleep on the sofa. A short time later Mark awoke he then gently placed her in his arms carried her to their room. She then awoke as he was undressing her. Mark I can do this ? Alright dear. Not saying she did not mine him undressing her no not ? She was in a short time under the covers of the duvet and he was there later on. He then loved her gently with great care not rushing till the morning light. Bridget ! Mark ! Sorry darling it has been a while ? Don't be sorry dear I'm enjoying this very much. Then he looked at his watch it was morning six o'clock.
Oh shit he said under his breath not for her to hear. He had forgotten about meeting with Giles at nine. He then got up,picked up mobile,called Giles. Giles, meet me here rather than at the savoy. Alright Mark that fine. Then he went to her, kissed her on the forehead. Her eyes were now open, she smiled at him. Then he said morning sweet pea. Then she said come back to bed ? Sorry cant, meeting with Giles. She pouted then reschedule. He looked at her i cant unfortunately.
She just looked at him then sighed. She was going to say Mark please explain ? So many other times he rescheduled appointments/meetings why not now ? She did not bother to ask. As of late her hormones were going haywire, having crying spells. She just left him be. Her thoughts were let him have his meeting with Giles.
She then got up from bed, showered dressed decide to call her mother perhaps go for early lunch shopping. While she was dialing her mothers number she was asking herself why ? Actually she needed to get out of house for a while. Hello mum, let's do lunch then shopping is that okay with you ? Your not busy or anything are you ? Her mum took a deep breathe, no darling not. Goody meet me at Debenhams in an hour. Ok where shall I meet you dear ? At the cafe mum.
Visit with mum
To Bridgets surprise her mum was running late. As Bridget sat down at a table her mobile rang it was her mum. Mum ! Where are you ? Sorry dumpling on my way. Your father asked me to do a few things ? Which where ? Bridget asked. Then her mum said you sound like Mark ? Sorry mum. Im hungry ? Going to order. Thats okay dear will be there in a few. Okay mum see you soon. She was about to put away her phone it rang again. Mum ? No Mark. Mark what do you want ? He then took a deep breathe in. Bridget ! Just calling to tell you have an appointment tomorrow at two ? I know that Mark ! It's noted in my daybook. Right ! See you later. I will be in the kitchen when you arrive. What are you going to do ? Really you ask ? You will be hungry again ? She then giggled, yes, perhaps ? Have to go mum just arrived.
Bridget you allready eaten ? Yes, mum I told you that on the phone ? That's right you did. Bridget's thoughts were mum's getting more forgetful as of late. She was staring at her daughter's plate. Mum Here's the menu ? Order something, anything, while I order dessert. Not sure ? Mum you like the chicken tartlet maybe try the shepard pie ? Maybe I will. Are you ready as the waitress was coming over to the table. Yes dear. Shepard pie please. Something to drink ? Scotch. Bridget then said the chocolate mousse an sparking water with lemon. Then her mum said no wine ? No. In a short while their order arrived. Then Bridget looked at the time. Sorry mum have to go? Why ? Its Mark ? Whats the matter ? Nothing mum. Enjoy your meal. Then she said what about the check ? It's all set. I will be right back going to the ladies.
Mum noticed Bridget had left her datebook open to the day of her appointment. It said two o'clock Dr Rawlins. Her mum knew who that was ? A noted top ob/gyn doctor in her field. She had not to long ago visited America. Then she looked up Bridget was coming back from the ladies. Then she saw her daybook. Mum ! Then her mum asked when were you going to tell me ? It's you soon we both wanted to wait till the appointment with the doctor. What kind of appointment? A scan/ultrasound. Ooooh. Mum a first baby at my age. Just wanted to have everything go for well. Thats all. Alright . Mum will call you later in the week. Mum please do not worry ? I will try not to.
Bridget returning home from her luncheon with her mum. On the way she was involved in an accident. Another car had rear ended hers on the road not too far from her home. She took out her mobile called Mark. He answered the phone hello, anyone there ? He was about to hang up the phone whent he then heard Bridget's voice. Mark could you come im near the house. Give me a landmark, so she did. What's the matter ? Just come will explain when you get here. Mark please hurry. I worried the baby ? He could walk from the house to where she was. When he arrived he found her slumped over on the passenger side. He opened the door then he saw the blood. He called emergency services. He gave the dispatch the location. Then a short time Bridget awoke. She looked up saw Mark. She told me another car hit her from behind then sped off without stopping to see if she was alright.
He did'nt want to alarm her that she was bleeding. Then he heard the siren. Bridget all going to be fine. She nodded, was greatful he was there. One of the technician came to assist. He spoke to Mark then asked girlfriend? Mark smiled my wife Bridget. We will take care of her. They carefully placed her on stretcher. Come with us sir ? He took her bag, car keys then locked the car. He will call the motor services not right at this moment.
They arrived at hospital, Mark could you call her doctor, Rawlins is the name. They paged her. She arrived a short time later. ! Why are you here ? Its Bridget. What exam room ? One of the nurses said three. Mark tried to follow. No Mark wait here will be out when I can.
A short time later the doctor came out to speak with Mark. His question of so many was how is ? Bridget is doing fine. Then he asked about the baby ? She was hesitant to answer. She took a breathe in then said so sorry . She did not have to finish her through. Then he asked mau I see her ?
Certainly Mark, she should be awake. As they walked through the corridor the surgery went well. Then she said it may be best to wait six months or even a year to try again. Perhaps ! I know that Bridget will be extremely busy with the new program(s) she has been working on. That will keep her busy for a while. Please just think about it ? I will. Not sure about Bridget ? Here we are, go in she will be glad to see you. I have a few patients to look in on.