Beyond Death
Chapter 1: Creepy, handsome guy
I'm Vanessa Hudgens, 26, married and a so-called "desperate housewife".
Don't get me wrong, I love my husband but jeesh!
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Friday. My man gets off work and I already cooked a good meal for him.
Rob: 'I'm home!' he called, coming to the kitchen.
I smiled at him and it got even brighter when I discovered the bunch of flowers he held.
Rob: 'What do you think of these?' he presented the flowers with a pride smile.
Nessa: 'They are beautiful', I smiled, breathing the sweet scent of roses in.
Rob: 'I thought they would be perfect for Kristen', he said.
My smile faded for a second.
Rob: 'You know we worked together for a long time but she got a promotion', he shrugged, 'I thought it would be a nice goodbye-present'
Nessa: 'That's so nice of you', I faked a smile.
Rob: 'What's for dinner?' he asked while he put the flowers in a vase.
Nessa: 'I made some chicken', I smiled.
Rob: 'Oh' he tried to fake a smile. Then he gulped, 'Sounds delicious'
Nessa: 'What's wrong?'
Rob: 'Well, I already had chicken for lunch to be honest', he looked guilty.
Nessa: 'Uh', I put away my anger, 'I can make you something else'
Rob: 'No, no, it's fine', he sighed quietly.
I'm so sorry that I'm not the perfect wife, Mr. Hudgens! But you could make an effort in being my husband too.
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Later that evening, Rob was watching TV while I made the dishes.
Rob: 'You know there's a business trip next Monday', he said calmly.
Nessa: 'How long?' I frowned.
Rob: 'Nearly 4 weeks'
Nessa: 'Almost a month!'
It was a while ago he'd gone on such a business trip. But for a month?
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The next morning there was a note at the side of the bed where Rob used to sleep.
It reads:
Dear Nessa,
I didn't want do wake you so I'm leaving this note & a kiss.
Love,
Rob
We definitely had had better times. But maybe the "break" is for good so that I can clean my head. I didn't have much time to think about it before I noticed the clock.
Nessa: 'Dang it!'
I ran through the house, picking up some clothes only to bump into…
a man.
Nessa: 'Ohmygosh', I screamed, 'What do you want in my house?'
The man had a weird expression on his face.
Zac: 'You noticed me?' he asked.
What a stupid question. Of course!
I stemmed my hand against my hip.
Nessa: 'Look', I said, 'There's neither money nor expensive jewel in here so-'
Zac: 'I didn't want to steal anything', he said, 'I'm Zac by the way'
Nessa: 'Then why did you break in my house, Zac?'
Zac: 'Well, I..'
Suddenly the bell rang. I opened the door. I guessed right, it was Ashley.
Ash: 'Hey Nessa', she led herself in, 'we had an appointment 1 hour ago'
Nessa: 'Yeah, I'm really sorry Sweetie', I felt Zac's gaze and decided to not scare Ashley with a burglar. 'May I introduce you to my new friend Zac?'
Ash: 'Who?' she peeked around.
Nessa: 'Zac, that's Ashley. Ashley, that's Zac', I pointed next to me.
Zac: He cleared his throat, 'Should I add that only you can see me?'
Nessa: 'What?' I asked in shock.
Ash: 'Aren't you feeling well?' she reached for my forehead, 'Maybe you're sick'
Zac held back his laugh.
Nessa: 'Uh, I'm perfectly fine', I tried to convince myself. 'I think I just need some rest'
Ash: 'Oh, okay', she smiled, 'Call me when you feel well again'
So she left the house. I glared at Zac.
Nessa: 'What the..?' I began.
Zac: 'Well, honey', he said softly, 'It appears that you're the only person who can see and talk to me' 'Or even touch me', he added with a frown.
Nessa: 'What are you talking about? You can't be serious!' my voice cracked.
Zac: 'I'm dead serious, dear' he said, taking one step closer to me.
Nessa: 'That's insane!' I yelled, heading for my room.
Zac: 'I know you don't want to believe that I'm', he hesitated, 'well, I'm a ghost-'
Nessa: 'A ghost!' I seriously started to freak.
Zac: 'Ness, I try to-'
Nessa: 'Get. Out. Of. My. HOUSE!' I tried to push him to the door.
What was that all about? Is this some creepy kind of joke? Was Ash invited? No way I'm going crazy.
Zac: 'Fine, I'll leave', he finally said, 'But', his hand touched my cheek gently, 'I'll be waiting for you. You know where to find me'
He deeply looked into my eyes before turning to leave.
When I closed the door and locked it (not that it would be a barrier for a ghost) I slowly slid down.
Nessa: 'Creepy, handsome guy' I sighed.