Aasai

 The perfect posts and smiles was a bond that was beginning to strain. They had been married for six years, and while they were undeniably in love, life had begun to get busy. Leo’s career was taking off, and he was working longer hours on set. Rebecca, who had always been supportive of his dreams, tried to keep the home together and juggle her own aspirations. She was involved in various charitable activities and had a small business that she ran from home. Despite their busy lives, they still managed to spend quality time together, making sure to show their love to the world and to each other.

It was during a filming break that Rebecca and Leo decided to take a short vacation to celebrate their anniversary. They went to a remote beach resort, far from the noise of Lagos and the constant buzz ofsocial media. It was supposed to be a time to reconnect, away from the pressures of their public lives.

They rented an expensive beachfront villa, with views of the turquoise ocean and golden sand. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore created a peaceful backdrop to their time together. Leo had rented a private boat to take Rebecca out for a romantic dinner on the water. It was a dream come true for Rebecca, who had always wanted to experience such a magical night. As they dined under the stars, Leo couldn’t help but express his love for her.

“You’re everything to me, Becca,” Leo said, gazing into her eyes as the soft glow of the candles flickered between them.

Rebecca smiled, feeling truly happy. “I feel the same way, Leo. I’ve never been more in love with you.”

But little did they know, that night would mark the beginning of the end of their perfect life.

The next morning, after an early morning swim, Rebecca and Leo decided to go horseback riding along the beach. It had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, something to add excitement to their vacation. Rebecca had always loved horses, and Leo thought it would be a fun way to start the day.

As they galloped along the shore, the wind in their hair and the sound of the waves in the background, Rebecca felt free—alive, even. But in the blink of an eye, everything changed. One of the horses spooked, and before Rebecca could react, she was thrown off. She hit the sand with a sickening thud. Leo, who had been riding beside her, rushed to her side, panic rising in his chest.

“Becca! Becca, talk to me!” he yelled, but there was no response.

Rebecca lay motionless on the ground, her body twisted at an unnatural angle. Her chest barely rose with shallow breaths. Leo’s heart pounded in his chest as he knelt beside her, trying to wake her up, his hands shaking. It felt like time had frozen. The world around them seemed to blur, and all he could think of was Rebecca—his Rebecca, the woman he loved with all his heart—lying there, in pain, in danger.

An ambulance was called, and Rebecca was rushed to the hospital. The doctors worked quickly, and after what felt like an eternity, they delivered the news. Rebecca had broken her spine. The fall had left her paralyzed from the waist down.

For Leo, it was as if the world had been ripped from under him. His strong, beautiful wife—his partner in life—was now helpless, dependent on him for everything. He sat in the hospital room, holding her hand, his mind racing. How would they manage now? What would happen to their perfect life? And, most of all, how would Rebecca cope with the devastating news?

The weeks that followed were a blur of hospital visits, physical therapy, and endless questions. Rebecca, once vibrant and full of life, struggled to come to terms with her new reality. The woman who had once danced across the room with confidence now lay in a hospital bed, barely able to move. Leo stayed by her side, but the strain was beginning to show.