Dumbo on the dinner table!

SERENA

I was still napping when someone clapped softly into my ears. I was freaked out at first, before looking to see it was another maid. I then frowned lightly at such disturbance before sitting up on the bed.

“You should know there are better ways to wake someone up rather than clapping into their ears” I uttered in a sleeping voice while I rubbed my forehead which was now burning up weirdly.

“I’m sorry ma’am just that we are not allowed to...” she couldn’t complete her statement when I interrupted her with a slight hiss due to a sudden weird pain that struck my head.

“Eish....” I hissed in pain cupping my head into my palms.

“Are you alright ma’am?...or should I get the doctor?” She asked and I waved my hands, off her request.

“No I’m fine...why are you here?” I asked.

“It's almost dinner time and since you skipped lunch I was hoping you would like to have something light before dressing up for dinner “

“No I’m fine this way...you can just get me water instead” I responded looking down at my feet.

“Okay ma’am...I’ll have the water dispenser moved into your room instead” she uttered and I shrugged lightly while she bowed and walked away slowly and peacefully making no sound.

I stood up immediately and walked over to the window to spread the curtains apart. The night was fast approaching and my heart still can’t stop racing in fear.

Just immediately, I saw the giant gate from afar open. Instantly, I felt my stomach struggling to get its way to my throat. Gonzalez black kept driving swiftly to another side of the mansion I couldn’t quite get a gif view of where it was driving to but it was obvious they were headed die the car garage.

I held my chest tightly with my left palm clasped over my mouth to stop the squeaking sound I wanted to make. Just as I was about to step away from the window, I saw Gonzalez and one other person walking past the garden. He was walking ahead of the person while the person trailed behind. I closed the window immediately and trudged into the bathroom to settle the feeling I was feeling in my stomach.

I sprinkled some water on my face, wiping it off with a towel on the handle of the door. Stepping out of the door, I met the same maid who has clasped into my ear. She was standing at the door with her hands on her lap.

“I’ll quickly go prepare your bath ma’am...master is back and I need to get you dressed up for dinner cause it's almost time” she stated in a hurry before bowing and dashing into the bathroom, while I just stood mute in a confusion of what her being in haste was all about.

I walked over to the water dispenser which was now at the far end of the room. Gulping down a full glass of water, I exhaled with relief afterward.

“I’m sorry ma’am...I made you a honey bath I don’t know if you would like that..” she hurried out of the bathroom to tell me.

“anything is fine” I stuttered expressionless before walking towards the bathroom. Just immediately. I remembered she would want to bathe me just like June wanted to do.

“If you don’t mind, I’ll be having my bathe myself” I was quick to say before she makes mention of that. Telling her June did not bathe me might be implicating for June and besides, I can’t implicate someone that I need help from.

“It was an order ma’am. It's only just for today” she insisted and I paused for a while trying to come up with something more convincing.

“I have my own rules too and you have to respect that. I’m...I’m your boss right?” I added, stammering at the end of my statement. “And besides, no one would find out. I’ll be out soon” I added immediately. She nodded without any words before walking to stand by the door to which I could not object knowing full well that she obviously will not accept sitting down just like June. Truth be told I feel like I’m missing June.

**********

I looked straight at my reflection in the dressing mirror. I was wearing a red velvet dinner gown with large printed petals on it. My hair was styled into a high bun with some control get added to make it finer and more styled.

To me, I was looking to dress with all the attires and jewelry that I almost did not recognize myself.

“We can just add a light touch of nude makeup...if you don’t mind ma’am” she inquired.

“That wouldn’t be necessary “I responded and she nodded in compliance.

“I’ll just go check if it's time for you to come down for dinner. Give me some time” fine..” I replied walking back to my bed to sit.

       

DEVON

I tapped Tyler softly who was still napping on the couch in my room.

“Hey. it's dinner time I whispered to his hearing as I scratched the nape of my neck. He hummed quietly in his deep before stirring up.

“I’ll just make use of the bathroom” he stated after fully waking up.

*knock knock* a light knock came in from my door. I paused, recognizing it to be that of Sharon. I gave a light frown before releasing it. No doubt I was not in the mood to see her.

“Come in..”I muttered and the door created open revealing her. She was still in her work wear. Suit and skirt precisely.

“I missed you” she whines immediately she saw me. With a grin, she walked over to me with her arms spread out for a hug.

“No, no not now Sharon. I’m not in the mood for any foreplay” I said rejecting her advances to make me go intimate with her as she always expects.

“Come on...you know I’ve missed you so much and I badly want you right now. I had a very long day and having you should do...you know at least before dinner let me have dessert” she whined seductively with pouted lips. But still, I have no obligation so she frowned in disappointment for some seconds while staring at me.

“Or are you worried about her?.. I mean your dad’s new bride” she stated and I rubbed my forehead.

“ Look Sharon, I’m not just in the mood okay? And the new bride isn’t anything to keep me worked up. I can manage an underaged myself” I defended and she chuckled before smirking at me.

“Fine...” her voice trailed off as she placed her hands on my chest trying to lure me into touching her.

“We can’t do this here. At least not now” I cautioned but she still insisted as she shook her head in disapproval.

“Come on Von. I know you badly want me too” she dragged her voice placing her hands on my lips and just at that moment, Tyler opened the door of the bathroom making her freak out as she was not expecting anybody to be in the room with me. She turned to the bathroom and was quick to take her hands off me immediately after she came in sight with Tyler.

“Ohhh..oh I never knew Tyler was here with you” she uttered awkwardly with a nervous smile.

“Yes, I’ve been here. How do you do Sharon?”Tyler asked and she nodded positively “great!...” she responded and was quick to awkwardly make another statement.

“Uh...Von, I’ll be at the dinner table. It's almost dinner time...the both of you should be down in a short while” she added before walking out making Tyler burst into laughter.

“What just happened here?” He asked laughing uncontrollably.

“Trust me nothing happened. I’m not even in the mood for anything with her. It was just making advances” I defended and he died down his laughter but not without a weird smile still plastered on his face.

“Let’s go. I can’t wait to see the new MRS Gonzalez” Tyler stated jokingly.

“That isn’t funny at all. And all I know for sure is there is only one Mrs. Gonzalez who is now an angel nothing more” I intrude personally.

“I know man. And I never meant it the wrong way” he added.

“Fine let's just get going” I insisted walking ahead of him.

Stepping out of my room and into the long hall, I looked down at the door of the so-called bride with a smirk, I shrugged and walked away.

*************

Getting to the dining room. We met only Sharon and my father at the table. I guess the bride was taking her time to impress her ancestors. LOL.

“Just in time son, and good thing you are here too Tyler” Gonzalez remarked and Tyler nodded while I just kept mute with a frown as I walked over to sit beside Tyler.

“Trust me, Devon, you will like her. I picked a very beautiful girl” my dad said to me.

“You picked or you bought her?” I responded with a scoff. And he kept mute for some time before chuckling.

“It was an agreement to marry her. I don’t know what you are talking about. I bought no one....rumors can be crazy” my dad defended.

“Fine then.... let's see about that” I muttered and just immediately, I heard clicking footsteps approaching the dinner table only for me to look up to see my worst nightmare. I felt choked instantly with my stomach churning like I was about to poop out all my organs! The right knot in my chest was just second to none s I stared sharply in confusion at my one-night stand *Serena!*

“Dumbo?” Tyler whispered in shock to only my hearing since he was sitting closer enough to me.

My face was not even making any attempts to look away. Keenly looking deep into her eyes, it was obvious she was equally shocked as well because she had stopped dead teach after seeing me.

“ I said it that you were going to like her at first sight. Don’t you see I made a good choice don” my dad interrupted and I was forced to break contact with her while she also did the same as well as to avoid raising any suspicious assumptions.

“Who...who...who is she ..dad?” I stuttered tapping my geeky under the table nervously in anxiety.

“Who else if not my bride” he responded grinning widely. I swallowed some spots as I was already sweating from my palm and forehead.

*Dear lord* I muttered shapely to myself.

I looked up at her again she was already walking to sit just opposite my dad. She was now seated across me just like the scene from the clubhouse. I could tell she was scared as well cause her hands were shaking and that alone with my expression could raise suspicions.

“Have you two like seen each other before?” Sharon asked facing me in front of everyone.

“Me..no not at all. I’m just surprised that all” I lied and turned to look at Tyler who immediately shoved some potatoes into his mouth so as not to receive any of my glares.

“Such things are bound to happen. I knew you would be shocked to see my bride. But you had better not look too much.” My dad joked with a dry laugh. I forced a smile and raised my face to look at Sharon who raised a questioning brow at me. I shook my head negatively at her and then slowly turned my gaze to look at Serena who immediately shifted her gaze after we made eye contact.

“(Clears throat) everyone meets Serena the new MRS Gonzalez to be. The woman I’m going to mark as my bride tonight” he stated with a laugh of contentment.

“I’m Sharon, MRS Serena” Sharon introduced herself in a sarcastic but sassy tone which only I understood, and most definitely Serena who will soon be made uncomfortable by Sharon cause I know what she is capable of doing.

“Introduce yourself to your stepmom don” my dad urged me. Heaven knows I’m not ranting or doing anything crazy cause the new bride was never an option to be married to my father.

Serena was the least I was expecting and because of that, I’ve lost my voice at this table.

“Hi...I’m von...Devon” I said trying to comport myself as the heat was farting too much.

Tyler who understood what was transpiring on the table with me, placed his hand on my back soothing it reassuringly to calm me down while he introduced himself.

“Tyler...my name. I mean I’m my name is Tyler” he introduced himself trying to sound formal.