****
Next day...
Yesterday after our treatment at the spa to get the colors washed off our skin by the time we were all done it was already late which led to the cancellation of our plans; at the polo clue and also having dinner outside the mansion. Which will be done today.
When I woke up this morning I had a crazy dream concerning the previous night Miss Lauretta spoke angrily about and I couldn’t stop myself but to share them with Lilian. When I told her about it I was surprised she wasn’t calling it a crazy fantasy.
"Lilian? Why aren’t you saying anything"
"Well... babe that’s because everything you said you did was real and it wasn’t a dream.
"What!! I really did it. I kissed Christopher?"
"Yes love and lots more" she smiled.
"This isn’t funny at all Lilian. Oh my God, I’m so embarrassed. Juliana will kill me for sure."
"She wouldn’t dare, after all it was just a game and it was fun too babe, seeing you loosing up and all. We are surely going to do this again at school and you wouldn’t dare decline"
"I will Lilian. Jesus I feel so shy going out today, no wonder everyone was looking at me like that yesterday "
"There isn’t no need to shy about it all Jennifer. After all, you kissed your crush so what’s the stress? Come on stand up let’s get ready for the day "
We arrived at the polo club in the mid afternoon. I was scared due to the fact that I wasn't that great at riding horses, I was scared sh*tless but I didn't want other students to know because I know I will end up making fun at. Rich kids do this all the time that I don’t. Only Lilian did know about my phobia on riding horses. She told me to just be calm that I'd be good.
Miss Lauretta rode her horse perfectly well and she was so happy due to the fact that handsome Mr Gregory rode with her. Mr James didn't look too happy but he didn't show it he just focused on assisting other students who wanted to ride next. More horses were coming out from the stables for us to pick and ride with.
It was Juliana turn; she made sure she had to show everyone how perfectly she was at riding a horse. And I must say she rode the beast good, everyone started picking up their choices of horse and mounted on it, riding to their satisfaction.
Lilian never wanted to ride too but Collins forced her being ignorant of my personal condition, but I told her it was fine by me if she rode a horse so she wouldn't feel guilty. After all I wouldn’t feel alone if I fed the horses with something.
The scene was very beautiful with everyone riding, and the few that didn't know getting assisted. Even if I was asked to ride and get assisted I would decline because I was very terrified of touching my body with horses , like this creature was too big and scary looking the only thing I could do was feed them some apples and grasses.
"Why aren't you riding?"
When I turned back I saw Christopher beside me holding the reins of the brown horse he was riding before.
The fact that I remembered what I did with him made me feel more embarrassed with myself.
"Uh nothing , I don't just feel like riding a horse today but I can feed them" I laughed nervously.
He didn't seem convinced at my response, his grey eyes were just starring down at me. "You sure?"
"Yeah I am sure, I just want to feed them" I said while feeding a white baby horse an apple. My toes were curling and my heart was racing, I couldn’t believe that Chris was in a conversation with me. I am so nervous of my feelings for him, maybe I am not ugly like I always think.
"Come touch my horse" he asked
"What?" I asked him, I wasn't sure I heard him clearly.
"I said you should touch my horse"
"Ha-ah i’m not sure I can Chris, I think I am okay where I am"
"Don't tell me you are scared of horses Jennifer" he asked me worriedly but I couldn’t see him smirking mischievously at me.
"I’m not! " I assured him
"Then come touch my horse" he said again bringing the tall beast my way.
I almost peed at his actions, I quickly ducked and moved far away from him and his horse. He laughed hardly at me "You know you are filled with surprises Jennifer, you want a chase?Be scared or whatever you call it, you are surely going to ride my horse cutie" he drawled seductively at me
This sounded like a warning than an invitation to me.
****
My thighs were aching badly, I couldn't walk straight without feeling an intense pain between my thigh. Christopher plea for me to ride his horse caused all this which I couldn’t reject, though I tried rejecting his demands but I couldn’t no longer. He assisted me to mount on his horse. The hair on my skin stood erect, die to two reasons; my fright for horses and also to the feel on his body behind my back.
When I had my fill of the ride and couldn’t take it no longer and he had to stop riding the horse so he could bring me down, my leg almost gave out on me when I placed them on the hot sand. Even my hate for medicines wanted me to cure this ache. Immediately we got back to our suite I tried taking during and slept for awhile to let the medicine take toll in my body after then I prepared for dinner. We are eating dinner out tonight. I just want to get better before then.
Some students where already downstairs when I got out of the room. Taking a walk outside I saw Lilian sipping a juice, she handed me another glass as I approached her. Pouring some juice into my cup.
"How are you feeling now" she asked me.
"Well better" Thanks to the drugs Lilian gave me I felt really good compared to how I felt today after we got back from the polo club.
"Good, your gown looks beautiful Jenny"
"Yours look ravishing Lilian" I laughed while checking her out. The both of us decided to wear a gown she bought online; it was the same fabric only the style of the clothing was different. Lillian's gown had only one hand,and exposed while mine was simply sleeveless.
"You need to see the daggers Juliana was trying to throw at you with her eyes today. I couldn’t hold my laughter seeing how pained she was when Chris was with you"
"Oh! Really?" I asked
"Yes. I think Chris doesn’t like her, she’s always the one forcing herself on him. I were him I’d be bored of her already" she said.
"Oh my world, you guys going for a twin party" questioned Collins as he came downstairs to join us in the sitting room. Making us oust our short conversation on hold.
"No darling, a twin dinner" joked Lilian, which made both I and Collins to laugh.
"Nice outfit Jennifer, your thick plump body suits it nice" complemented Nina.
I thought I was called fat.
"Thanks" I replied weirdly.
"Alright we are all ready so let's get moving" cheered Mr James said while ushering us out of the mansion.
****
We were super excited when we entered the restaurant, Wasabi by Morimoto; it was very beautiful with its unique cultured carvings and structure, even the setting was magnificent. Classy wealthy families were seated in some of the tables while few lovers and friends occupied the rest. Miss Lauretta had already requested for a VIP table that would contain all of us.
Recently voted one of Asia’s top 50 restaurants, Wasabi by Morimoto draws its inspiration from Japanese culture, which it successfully mingles with the unique styles of Indian craftsmanship. A wide-ranging menu created delicately by the chefs Herman Oberoi and Masaharu Morimoto promises mouth-watering Japanese delicacies with an array of delicious sakes and succulent sushi. Eye-catching artwork by Mumbai artist Sadanand Shirke dominates the stunning interior décor, while the teppanyaki counter is the heart of this minimal restaurant. The white fish carpaccio, black cod miso and wasabi creme brûlée are only some of the Wasabi By Morimoto signature recipes. The wide variety of single malts and blended whiskeys forms the perfect accompaniment to this exotic culinary experience
The waitress, a beautiful slim blonde man came to direct us to our table. Here very few couples occupied some of the vacant tables here, we happily took our various seats on a very long narrow table, just then miss Lauretta stopped us.
"No, everyone wait, all males on the left hand sides and all females stay at the left"
"This lady and her arrangements, she should had just been a nun" Lilian spoke intomy ears, whispering loudly that even Mr James James heard her and couldn't hold back his laughter
"It’s just dinner Lauretta, let them seat together " pleaded Mr Gregory.
We saw how her eyes twinkled with irritation but she shrugged it off "It’s best they seat this way. The hands of the males do travel a lot especially behind the table. And I am such a good observer. Please both genders seat on opposite sides"
Mr Gregory rosed up his hands in defeat.
While I and Lilian along with the other girls happily took our seats, Juliana was trailing closely waiting for Christopher to take his seat that was opposite hers.
On my right hand side was Lilian while on my left was Juliana, Collins was seated in front of Lilian while I and Juliana had no one opposite us. It was just Christopher and Thomas that were about to take their various seat, am sure with the seductive grin from Juliana, Chris would seat in front of her, after all they are dating... Duh.
Juliana had a big smile on her face, when she saw Christopher pulling out a seat in front of us, just then Thomas took the seat opposite Juliana, left with just one vacant space Christopher looked up to me and then smiled, pulling out the empty chair in front of mine.
I couldn't stop myself from glancing at Juliana, she was red all over with the angry scowl she had on her face am sure poor Thomas would regret sitting there, I felt someone tug my hands under the table and it was Lilian when I looked up she had this big smile on her face, anyone else would think it was for Collins but I know my friend and it was surely because of I and my horny Christmas sitting arrangement.
The waitress came in after we have settled down to start serving our meal. While they did we all picked up our napkins and laid it on our laps, I couldn't even get a good grip on mine, my hands were just vibrating.
"You look beautiful" Chris spoke. I would had thought that was for me but I am sure it was for Juliana, she just clarified my thought by answering.
"Awwn love thanks, you look yummy on suit"
I was staring so hard at my laps, so that the tears threatening to fall down my face from my inner embarrassment wouldn't show. For one moment I wish someone of the opposite would tell me that soon, someday.
"Thanks Juliana, but I wasn't actually talking to you, I was referring to Jennifer, you are Jennifer right?"
The table went silent, Lilian chocked on her drinks, Nina gasp, josh laughed .And when I looked up I saw miss Lauretta observing us, Lilian slapped my hands under the table and spoke into my ear.
"Say thank you girl"
"Uh- uh yeah,T..than.kks Ch-rr-i-ss" I stammered, I’m sure am blushing right now, can't actually believe Chris, my dream, my everything just called me beautiful.
He smirked at me like he could tell what was going on through my head "You are welcome".
Thomas and josh cleared their throats loudly, then signalling for us to start our meal. We all ate silently, just the clicking of metal and plates, with the laughter of lovers and soft music was heard behind us.
We were almost done with our meal, when Juliana tried to reach out for the bottle of wine. She could had just called the waiter to do that for her or better so asked someone to get it for her. She was putting on a very revealing gown with the front side of her dress dividing exposing almost all her cleavage.
Always the attention seeker
After she took the bottle in the process of sitting down she flipped the bottle up side down purposely pouring some contents of the wine on my gown and the table before quickly turning it over to place on the table.
I shrieked when I felt the cold liquid soak through my cloths and then the content sticked against my skin Acting like it was a mistake she screamed "Oh my world! Jennifer I am so sorry the wine spilled on your cloths, forgive my clumsiness. What are you going to do now!"
All attention snapped on us, I couldn't take the embarrassment any longer.
"Juliana how dare you!" screamed Lilian
"It was a mistake love, it wasn't intentional at all"
"Of course it wasn’t! Couldn’t you get a waiter or maybe ask someone to just help you pass the bottle!" Lilian screamed her pitch getting higher with anger. Now we had all the attention in the restaurant.
"I couldn't disturb your meals or anything i just wanted today to be memorable" Juliana wailed acting like she felt remorseful for what she just did.
"And you just did" I said dryly. Obviously disinterested and angered by her actions.
When the waiter saw what was going on they came to our aid. "Is there a problem Miss?"
"No not really, just that one of my student accidentally stained her self with some wine, can you get a lady staff to direct her to the restroom, and also a check we are done with our meals"
"Okay" he nodded at Miss Lauretta then Spoke to another lady dressed in his type of uniform pointing at me. She was dark and tall, she came smiling brightly.
"I hear you want to use the rest room Miss?"
"Yes" Lilian answered for me "Take us both to the restroom please" she snarled the last word glaring at Juliana.
****
Few hours after we had arrived to Mr Davis quarters, everyone was gathered downstairs, it was our last night here, so everyone got to know themselves much more than before.
We played some in door fun games, quiz, puzzles and lots more. We found out Mr Davis was actually a Mexican that resided in India while miss Lauretta seemed so engrossed with whatever Mr Davis was telling her about his people.
"What's the meaning of chicken?"
"You like chicken" he asked her with his India accent.
I think he grew in India, because he doesn’t sound like a Mexican man. I hardly hear him speak Spanish, except once when he I saw cursed at one of his workers In anger for terrible they did with his kitchen.
"I love it"
"Chicken means Murgi, I love spicing it with Gajar, Khera, Miri and Mirch"
"And what does that mean?"
"Carrot, cucumber,black pepper and chili"
"Wow that's nice, I would love to eat that now, but that's not possible since its late"
"I can make it possible for you miss Lauretta, take my hands and let's go into the kitchen and make your dream come true"
She stood up and placed her hands into his "All my dreams come true" that was more of a question than a statement from her.
"Yes" he confirmed, and with that they both left. Mr James was looking a bit jealous but if he was he was hiding it perfectly fine.
"Have fun kids" she called out
"We will!"
I guess you forget your sanity when you like someone.
"Now who's ready for some outdoor game?" Questioned Mr James happily
No one replied, thinking about the last time we actually did some outdoor game we got into trouble.
"Don't worry it won't get you all in trouble, its our last night here, so we are all going to have fun by camping, all responsibility is on me" added Mr Gregory
It was actually a relief hearing that from our assistant lecturer. I honestly thought he would be the most disinterested person for such an idea.
"Now everyone, go inside and change into something much more comfortable, we would wait outside for you all"
"What about miss Lauretta?" I asked
"From the look of things, she's not coming out tonight we would see her in the morning" answered James dryly
Everyone quickly scrambled to their feet to get ready for the night. Who isn’t relived knowing that the one person they feared wouldn’t disappear for existence for the night.
***
Everyone has changed their dinner attire. Waiting with excitement for the born fire camp.
"To avoid clumsiness and all, we are going to be divided, some would fetch for woods, some would go get the camp bags, some would get the cooler of drinks while some would be the watch guards. Lilian and Juliana I don't want trouble with both of your fathers so you two would go and get camp bags for us, Fetchers of woods where are my strong men and women!"
"Christopher, Thomas, Jennifer and Nina, go and fetch for the woods while the rest of you go and get the cooler" instructed Sir Gregory
"I can go with Christopher, Jennifer can go with Lilian since they are both friends" protested Juliana
"I don't think that's possible miss Juliana" Mr Gregory said, shutting her up.
She rolled her eyes and stormed off, Lilian winked at me before leaving with Juliana and Collins.
We decided to spilt up to fetch for woods, Thomas and Nina took the other route while I and Christopher took the left side. I was damn scared walking into the very thick woods that I hated seeing on my first day here but thankfully Christopher was with me. It was like we were breaching through another’s territory, but Me Davis confirmed it to us that everything belonged to him, including this long thick tuber of trees.
We picked some few broken woods on our paths, suddenly they was a thunder clap and the clouds changed pouring out strong droplet of rains. We quickly ran to stay under a tree which did nothing to prevent us from the rain.
"s**t" cursed Christopher
"It seems no one was reasonable to check the weather forecast" I laughed nervously.
"We need to get back with the others " he said and in unison we turned back to take the route we followed when comings but everything looked just the same and the fact that it looked really dark wasn’t helping. Before when coming it was easier for us because we could see the street lights shinning through the forest but immediately the thunderclap came on I think it struck the street light that made it go off.
We tried running through different routes but it kept leading us to unknown places.
"It seems we are lost Jen!" yelled Chris under the rain, so I could hear him talk.
Lost?
•••••
It seems our prince charming and Jennifer are lost in the woods?
What are we going to do? Pray?
What's going to happen to both of them? Get eaten?.. I hope not
Would they be found?.. Who knows?
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