Love Unexpectedly

Chapter 9 - Cassandra

I think my ears are bleeding from all their talks about fashion, jewelry, events coming up, and even the new invention about botox. 

Botox invention?

Ugh! Elisa, one of mom's friends can't even move her mouth because of too much botox. And now she wants another one just because she heard there's a new invention that can make you look like a teen. 

Seriously? Is that a magic? Why are they buying this nonsense anyway? 

Good thing mom doesn't overdo hers. She does it to remove wrinkles but that's about it. She is natural and beautiful as always.

Feeling bored and exhausted, I excuse myself from them and went to the washroom to refresh myself. 

"God, I feel like I need to pass out from all the chatting." I murmured to myself.

I was inside one of the stalls when I heard voices.

"Did you see that b***h? She annoys me too much! She's not even that beautiful!" A familiar high pitched voice complained.

"I know right! She is so annoying and not beautiful even!" Another voice parroted. 

"Who are we talking about?" The third person curiously asked.

"You know who! That arrogant b***h Cassandra, of course!" She announces with great conviction.

Oh me again? Why am I always stuck in this kind of situation? The last time I eavesdropped about myself it was also in a washroom. 

"Yes! She's an arrogant b***h!" Mimics the second person which I realize was Cher and the other woman is Miranda who has a high pitched voice.

"She thinks she's high above everyone else. Like she's better than anyone! And she's trying to steal Alexander from me!" She screeched.

What? Why would I do that? And besides Alexander is not even her boyfriend and from the way he acted earlier, I'm pretty sure he's not even interested in her. She's being delusional! I just rolled my eyes.

"Really? She did that?" The third person whom I still didn't recognize exclaimed.

"Yes, she did! I saw it with my own two eyes!" Cher assent like she's a minion following whatever her master says. 

Then dramatically the unknown person whispered. "You know I heard from a friend who heard it from her cousin that Cassandra is having a secret affair with her bodyguard for years now! And they're saying that they have a baby somewhere hiding from society!" 

What?! That's the most ludicrous story I've ever heard. A baby? With my bodyguard? First of all, I don't even have a boyfriend so how can I have a baby?! And second, I'm still a freaking virgin! And that bodyguard thing again?! He has a name by the way and Carl is married! Why would I ruin a marriage?!

"Oh my God!! Really?! She's such a slut! I'm telling you! She's just pretending to be all innocent but deep inside she's a w***e! Cher reacted with pure disdain. 

Excuse me! Don't you dare call me a w***e! The only w***e here is you and your master! I screamed in my head.

"Ah well, I don't think that's true though." Miranda informed calmly.

Huh? I blink. She's defending me now? 

"What are you saying? A lot of people knew about that. It's swirling around the society for weeks now."

"No, those rumors are false." Miranda interjects. "Firstly, I know who spread those rumors and those women like to invent false stories. They just hate her guts that's why they're doing it." Yes, thank you, Miranda! Maybe I judged her too quickly. She's a nice woman after all.

"So? Possibly, that's the point they spread it because they hate her and for sure they wouldn't just announce it without evidence." This unknown woman is getting on my nerves! How can they find evidence if it's not even true?

"I'm telling you it's all bullshit." Miranda persisted. Yes, it's totally a bull! Thank you Miranda for pointing the obvious! Hmmm...Perhaps I can help her with Alexander then.

"Really?" Cher's voice is so disappointed and sad. Some people really want me to fail in the eyes of society.

"But I know one thing that is true!" Huh? What is Miranda talking about?

"One of the maids in their mansion is a friend of our maid. She was saying that Cassandra never had a boyfriend or even dated anyone!" She said in a hushed voice.

"Ever since that day when she was 'almost kidnaped' which I really hoped she did." I heard someone snickered. Hey! That's mean! You should be thankful you weren't in that situation! 

"Anyway, ever since that day, she's being followed by a bodyguard 24/7. They never let her out of their sight alone. And her parents are really strict when it comes to people she mingles with." Ooooh, whoever that maid is I...I will hang her. Or maybe not but she talks too much! Ugh!

"And there's more!" Miranda said excitedly.

It was so quiet for a little while that I can even hear my own breathing. What is it? I listened with bated breath.

"What? Tell us! Tell us!" The other two are so excited like they're kids in a candy store.

Yes, Miranda tell us. I said quietly. You've been stalling for so long like we are in a freaking suspense thriller movie. 

"She's a f*****g VIRGIN!" She said with emphasis on virgin. Oh! I blink twice. That's it? So what if I'm a virgin?

"Seriously? Like serious, serious?" I don't know if Cher is simply shocked or she has limited vocabulary in her brain that she can only say 'serious' repeatedly.

"Yes, I'm totally serious! You can even ask my maid!" And she's actually proud of that discovery?

"Like she's 100% virgin?" A percentage for being a virgin? Hmmm...So is there like a 50% virgin then?

"Yup! Never been touched! She probably has cobwebs in her v****a!" It was quite for a few seconds and then I heard them giggle a little and then gradually became so loud like hysterically, maniacally cackling loud!

"Oh my God! That's so funny! She's so pathetic!" The unidentified flyi...err woman said while laughing. She can't even say the whole sentence without bursting into a fit of laughter.

"I have to tell my friends! No wonder she's so uptight!" Cher said laughing more loudly.

"Yes! She's a pathetic uptight virgin b***h with cobwebs in her v****a!" And they were laughing loudly again.

Seriously? Are we back in high school here? What's so funny being a virgin?

"We should tell our friends, especially the guys. I know for sure they will have a field day with this!" They said laughing while leaving the bathroom.

Great! I'll be the laughing stock of everyone! Why can't they mind their own business? I said sadly. 

I don't understand why it's such a big deal being a virgin. I mean it should be a good thing, right? I know for sure my future husband would agree with that. Right? Sighing.

But what if he doesn't like an inexperienced wife? What if he wants to have a wife that knows those acrobatic moves in bed. Ugh! I don't even know what those moves are!

I guess they're right, I'm a pathetic uptight virgin! 

I went home feeling depressed and alone again. I've never been this lonely before. Is this a midlife crisis? But I'm not even in my 40's yet. Or maybe because I'm already 25 and I've never experienced being in-love or simply being with someone?

I think they're right. I absolutely need to get laid. But I need someone that I can trust. A person who would understand and doesn't judge. And lastly, someone who can meet me anytime without much interrogation from my bodyguard or worst my dad.

While I'm in deep thought, I remembered what happened eight years ago.

Thinking about it now. "God that was so embarrassing!" I said out loud while hiding my face under the blanket. 

Then all of a sudden I started giggling. "Oh my God, that was an epic disaster! Alexander's face was so priceless! It was embarrassingly funny!" And I laugh even more.

Goodness-gracious-great-balls-of-fire! I think I'm going crazy! I can't even stop laughing.

Once I came down from my deranged state I thought of a crazy and preposterous idea.

Alexander!

I don't know if I'll survive another humiliation from him. But it ought to be him! He's the only guy my parent's trusted and my bodyguard will never question if I'm with Alexander.

Though the last time I ask him about it he got so angry he didn't talk to me for weeks. I remember sadly.

That kidn*pped incident ended Alexander's silent treatment towards me. It was the first time he talked to me. I guess my almost getting kidn*pped made him forget that we were not talking anymore.

Though we're back to being our normal self again we still had some awkward moments. And as time goes by we grew more apart. I still see him during our traditional family dinner from time to time. But sometimes he couldn't come because of his busy schedule. 

He mostly travels out of the country for business. I, on the other hand, is always busy with my philanthropy. And I also travel abroad for charity events and stay there for a couple of days.  We just have different lives now and different priorities.

Nevertheless, I will ask him again and this time I have to plan it carefully and I'll make sure he will agree. 

Lost in my own thoughts, Alexander likes to date models and actresses who are blondes and super skinny which to my dismay is the complete opposite of me. 

I got up and ran to my walk-in closet. I scrutinize myself in the mirror, checking all my flaws. I turn from side to side. Hmm.. Not bad. I touch my breasts, yes they are in full bloom now. The last time he saw it my breasts were nowhere in sight. 

I have a curvy body not stick-thin and my legs which are my best assets, lean and toned. Good thing I do pilates and yoga. 

Checking and turning, okay this will work! It has to work! All I need is the right outfit and I know he will never turn me down this time. 

I checked my clock, almost midnight. Should I call him now or is it too late? Is he asleep? Or probably with someone? Huffing. I think it's better to wait and call him tomorrow. 

The next thing I know I was picking my phone and dialed Alexander. He picks up on the second ring.

"Hello?" His voice is a little husky and low.

"Oh hi, Alexander. I'm sorry did I disturb you?" I asked apprehensively. Probably he's already asleep and I woke him up. Now I felt guilty. Why can't you just wait tomorrow Cassandra? I scolded myself.

"No. I'm just about to sleep. I was finishing some business transactions that I need for my meeting tomorrow. You called, is there a problem?" 

"Oh no no nothing.! Uhm just checking up on you." I stupidly reasoned.

"Ahahmmm." Oh my God, I think he knows I'm on to something. I don't want him to know yet. I need to see him in person first.

"Well, uhh...there's just one thing I want to ask from you. Just a small, tiny favor." I said with my thumb and forefinger slightly apart showing how tiny my favor is which is pointless since he can't even see my fingers right now.

"Ahuh...A favor you say?" He asked suspiciously. Now I'm perfectly sure he knows I'm on to something. 

But whatever, I have to try right? "Yes, but it's better to talk in person. Are you busy tomorrow night? Can I stop by your place to talk?" I asked right away so that there's no room for more questions.

"Well uhmm...Is something urgent or serious?" Fucketree! He's going to say no.

There's no other way Alexander! Please don't turn me down! I need you! I desperately need you! This is actually what I want to say but...

"No nothing serious but I just need to say it in person."  I said while nervously laughing. Such a coward!

He was quiet for a minute which felt like an eternity. "Okay. But I prefer to come to your place, say nine in the evening. Will that be fine with you?" He finally said.

I'm jumping inside my room feeling giddy and so happy I feel like screaming!

"Oh okay thank you. I'll see you tomorrow night! Bye!" I end the call immediately scared he might back off. I even turned off my phone just to be sure.