chapter 2. New home
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Entering my apartment and flopping on my couch.
I let out a whoosh of air from my lungs.
Had it been yesterday,I was single and ready to mingle.
But had come back married.
I lazily stretched my arms and picked up my phone of 3 years.
Switching it on,the first thing I saw was a photo of me getting married to the billionaire.
That was when it registered in my head.
Standing as he kissed me,the camera man had focused more on the scene.i looked ridiculous to me.
My phone rang.
Clicking the accept button.i said
Hello, Michelle speaking.
What's up with you? The voice said.
Cassie!.
Seriously?, I'll be at your place in a minute.
Oh mi God ,I am so so sorry,my bad.i said a big smile plastered on my face.
My phone had not shown me ,the callers identity.it was an old phone with so many years of using.it was bound to have problems.
A moment later I had taken a loaf of bread and some butter when the door bell rang.
Chuckling and opening the door,I came to face with my bestie.
What the hell girl!. She screamed , entering and dropping her bag on the couch I had just vacated.
Not answering her immediately,I offered her what I was eating.
Staring at me like I had grown two heads she replied.
The one you are eating or the one you are about to eat?
Putting all into my mouth I replied after washing it down with a bottle of coke.
Ughhh!.I am back.
Cassie watched ,hands on her hips.
Actually ,none.
Coming close to me and dragging me to the other end of the sofa,she whispered conspiractory.
The headlines!.
What's with the headlines? I asked her pretending not to have a clue.
Your sister has finally hit the jackpot,she beamed.
Yeah,she hit the jackpot quite alright,I affirmed .face, a mask
Standing still for a minute and coming to a realization. She stared at me.
Michelle!!.
Cassie,I replied
Don't tell me?she c****d her head to the right.
Sheila dished us,I said sitting upright on the other end of the sofa.
Oh my God,she covered her mouth with her hands,her black hair tied in a ponytail ,her brown eyes wide.
Michelle!.,it was you who got married to the billionaire!.
I stared at her.getting up ,I told her .
I should start packing the little I can,before the car comes.
Jumping,Cassie said.
I am so happy! , isn't this worth a smile , Michelle?.
Yeah,it was worth a smile because I had it in mind to go get my self married? I replied taking my clothes and arranging them.
Uhun,don't be sad, Michelle you did it for your family!.
A family that put me in this mess, their beloved daughter ran away with her boyfriend and now the black sheep has to pay!.
Angry,I zipped my bag.
The truth is I ain't prepared Cassie.
Oh babe,you would do just fine and one day your family would come to respect you.she hugged me.
I guess so, sighing I hugged her back.
Nhhmm,I will miss you babe ,so so much.
Me too,I might make time to come visit.
Parting ,we heard a car horn.
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We arrived at the grand mansion of Mr Luther the billionaire,we were to go on a honeymoon to Miami,I dreaded it.
The maid came to take my bags,the environment was wow,the building itself was magnificent.
Brushing a straying strand of black hair,I went in.
The first thing I noticed was Mr Luther standing at the top stairs in the building,his gaze towards me.
I felt him look at me but at the same time it seemed he was not looking at me but past me.
Mr Luther,your wife! .
Come up.
Obeying,I went up the stairs and came to him,he had not noticed I had arrived at the top for his gaze was still down or shrugging I coughed.
Adjusting himself ,he turned to look at me but not at me,he had green eyes.
Bringing his outstretched arms to me,I took it and together we walked.
It was awkward as he walked as if counting his steps.
Directing me to the courtyard where a table had been set.
Reaching,I let go of his hands and sat down.
He still stood.
Puzzled,I looked at him.
Wasn't he going to sit down?,I wondered.
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My wife had come to stay,I had gone to the stairs counting my steps and only tripping once.
Announcing ,that she was here,I told her to come up ,staring down where I knew the door would be.
I had not heard when she came to stand in front of me,it was either her shoes where well soled or....
Coughing was what the girl called Sheila did to get my attention.
Was something in her throat.
I didn't want to make a fool of my self and stretched my hands ,for her to take.
Taking the clue ,she locked her hand with mine.
Her hands were small,a 5ft tall girl.
Walking with her,I wondered if she knew she had married a blind billionaire.
Getting to where I had asked the Butler to set for our little discussion.
I waited to see if she had noticed.
She was already seated,was she so inconsiderate?.
Trying to locate the seat ,I felt her move and heared the chair being pulled.
Mr Luther.
Holding my hands,she led me the chair and I sat down.
I was not at all embarrassed.
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