Friends” I respond as I shake her hands; I smile at her showing my white pearly teeth’s. I’m so happy that Nek's mistake is almost forgotten; actually no. I can’t easily forget what Nek did today; I was totally caught off guard.I shift my attention back on Nicole, and I notice her eyes her on the crowd; carefully searching. After a brief moment of deliberation on whether to pry; I finally ask “is there someone you’re looking for? you keep searching the crowd”Nicole faces me and whispers into my ears, “I’m watching my parents to see the guy who I’m supposed to be set up with” she says as she faces the crowd once more. That makes sense; that should have been my first guess I think to myself.
She’s smiles back at me; humbly accepting the compliment, “so how far due are you?" she says with a forced smile; cutting to the chase.“Excuse me”; I’m stunned at this woman's audacity, how dare she imply that Nek only married me because I was pregnant. My previous image of her suddenly dissolves; she looked so nice and friendly when she introduced herself. It's really true what they say- never judge a book by it’s cover.I smile back at her, but make it obvious I’m not pleased by the way this conversation is going; she doesn’t take a hint cause the next thing she says makes me want to order her to be thrown out of the room, not that I can though.“You must have skimmed your way through, to have gotten married to him; what little tricks did you use” she carefully whispers, not wanting to be caught as she haughtily eyes me up and down.I have the urge to get Nek’s attention to this matter; but I remember that I am still fuming at what he did, I glance at Nicole but she’s too busy tryi
I actually was right about my premonition of him being a rich man, I smile at the thought of me being correct. I’m very curious to know what he was doing on the bus the other day; after a brief moment of deliberation on whether to go, I finally head towards him hoping he would recognize me. “Mysterious lady” he says at the sight of me, his lips breaks into a smile and I let out a sigh of relief; I’ve been saved from an embarrassing moment. I would have entered the ground if he had ignored me.I study his face, he looks much more handsome than when I last saw him, “Mysterious lady?” I jokingly ask. “How did you come about this name”, knowing fully well how this name started; I like it, makes me feel playful.“Are you going to finally give me your name; or do I have to keep calling you mysterious lady. You know it would cause stares from everyone who hears” he jokingly says. I’m tempted to let him carry on, but I’ve decided to tell him my name; only on one condition.“I’ll tell you my
A lot of times has gone by; as time flies I realize that I genuinely enjoy spending time with Der. Nek would soon start searching for me or if he’s too busy; he’ll send one of his bodyguards to seek me out.“Let’s head back in” I smile at Der, “I think I’ve gotten enough fresh air, my husband would soon start looking for me”. Der looks up at me at the sound of the word husband; he doesn’t look sad at the thought of me having a husband, he just looks suprised.“Wowww, you look so young; no one would think you were married” he jokingly says; confirming to me that he didn’t like me. “Let’s head back in”, Der offers me his arm to support me as we walk back in; this heels were not made to be walked in.The doorman opens the door for us, Der slightly bows his head signifying his gratefulness to the doorman: so humble he is, if it were others, they’d have carried their haughty little noses in the air and walked past. A silly idea comes to mind, it’s also an intelligent one and it might just
Taina POVThe bed dips, someone’s in my bed; their movement forces me awake, pros and cons of being a light sleeper. I open my eyes in a hurry; my eyes slowly accustom to my environment, memories of Nek and I lodging yesterday plays in mind and I realize where I am. I look beside me to know who’s in my bed, “oh it’s you” I say out feeling a sense of relief.Nek looks tired, his hair is messy and his eyes look like red; that’s what working late does to you. “Do you mind me sleeping in the same bed with you tonight; I’m just too tired to sleep on a couch” Nek questions with a tired look on his face.I feel pity for him; the man looks like he hasn’t slept for days, I slowly nod my head in agreement, “sure, I don’t mind us sleeping on the same bed tonight”; never in my wildest dream have ever had thought this happening, me in bed- with Nek.Nek gives a look of relief that I agreed, “Thanks”; besides he looks to tired to try anything; so I think it’s safe for us to spend the night together
Still smiling, Nek let's me go; he gets off the bed, walking towards the table, "we should probably order breakfast" i glance at him, awkwardly waiting for his approval.The room is silent; I awkwardly walk over to the telephone as Nek picks his phone from the table. Food would probably dissolve this awkward situation, “what do you want for breakfast?” I askI read out the menu to him, he makes a decision before I’m even done reading out the menu. That could never be me, I’m so indecisive that I need more time to think about my breakfast. After taking some time to decide on what I want, I finally settle on cheese bread and peppered chicken; I call up the room service and place our order.In 25 minutes time our food arrives, the food is exquisitely set out; making me understand why this is one of the top hotels in Yula. “Nek the food is here” I call out; he had decided to take a bath, while waiting for the food to arrive.“Be out in a minute”I dive in not bothering to wait for Nek; I’
Still unbothered, Nek shrugs; “at some point people would have gotten to know that we are married; so why not just get that out of the way. What’s so wrong in people knowing we are married”I’m fuming; not even because of the picture or the headlines, his attitude towards this entire situation is bothering me, “weren’t you the one who said that no one should know about our marriage; the terms of this marriage was low key”He looks at me, after a bit of contemplation he sighs then faces me; and reaches out to hold my hands, I’m shocked at this interaction but I let him. He gives my hands a reassuring squeeze, “Taina what’s really the problem? Is there a reason why you don’t want others to know we’re married?”I look down whilst biting my lips, after a moment of silence I decide to own up, “my parents don’t know we’re married, you already know that” I stop halfway, he gives me a look to go on“Well what you don’t know is what my parents think; they think I’m abroad on a job you had sent
Reluctantly I approach the office entrance; as I walk with my head down hoping no one would notice me; but inwardly I know better, office gossip spreads like wildfire.There’s a lot of whispering as I approach the entrance, even the doorman is involved in it, keeping my head down; I walk quickly towards the nearest elevator, praying no one would come in. I guess this is my life now at the office.The elevator is about to close, and thankfully I am the only one inside; but that doesn't last long when someone rushes towards it, causing it to open again. I guess it’s just not my day; I’m inwardly hoping the person is someone who doesn’t know about Nek and I.I glance up; but I’m only met by the persons back profile, I don’t mind this, hoping the person doesn't bother turning to face me or speak to me. I spoke too late, the person turns to face me; and it’s Amelia.Of all people to have met in the elevator at this time; it just had to be Amelia, I act like I don’t notice her. I grab my ph