His silent wife

Episode 8

I got out of the bathroom after making sure that I had pulled myself together and couldn't shed a tear about all this .

"I am back," I tell mom . She took her time eyeing me with her eyes , telling me to spin around so that she could see if I do not look cheap .

The dress fits you perfectly , She comments with a sly smile . I half smiled at her back and wear the black heels that fit perfectly my small feet.

"Beautiful ".. The stylist who was beside me commented , and mom hummed in response.

I look myself again in the mirror one more time before leaving, I was wearing a red short lacy dress that reached an inch after my knees ,And it had a large rose embroider rose flower on the right side of my chest .

I didn't like it . But I am thankful that I had this to wear .

I followed mom behind and we ended up leaving the salon at the early hours of the evening . I can't forget how hungry I am while we are in the car being driven to lord knows where , And I can't even think of anything good either becuase of how bad I feel about myself .

"You are not supposed to feel bad , that's being ungrateful , " My subconscious scolds me and I swallowed the lump in my throat and nod timidly to myself .

When the doors opened , I yawned tiredly by only staring at the night sky,

My mom strictly looked at me when she heard my yawns, She walked to me slowly with a small smile at the parking lot making me cower with fear ,

I expect you to be in your best behaviour Sofia , I don't want to be embarrassed by you . You don't want your dad , me or your brother's to be laughed at right, ? She questioned and pat my head lightly .

"Yes mother , " I replied curtly .

She held my hand and we started walking to the venue , I didn't even bother looking at how the place looked like . The camera's were flashing everywhere as we walked ,

I didn't feel okay with any of this at all, " My stomach tigehtned when we entered inside "

The place was already packed , I wonder if these people had anything to do other than organising these huge parties and do nothing afterwards .

We walked to a table and mom told me to sit as i waited for dad and my brothers while she walked away from me leaving me all alone looking around again. It has always been like this .

I wasn't allowed to walk anywhere , I wasn't allowed to look at anyone's face unless I was told to do so especially to men , Mom says it's rude to stare at them and every one of them holds different intentions .

I understand she is just protecting me , But why bringing me here at the first place knowing I have no use at all but to be a the third party and the lamb of the family .

Mom usually has friends to talk with.Dad, Tony and Dave too do the same. I am the only who stays here like a statue .

I refused to let the tears fall and the sadness to settle with me as I stared at the well decorated table Infront of me , I fidgeted with my fingers and sighed out loud not noticing that I was earning attention to some people .

"Hey ," I felt a pat on my shoulder which made me to turn and stand on my feet as a familiar man appraoched me ,

My breath stucked for a moment when my eyes met his ,

Umm .. hi .. I managed to croack out . How is he here , ?

I didn't know your were here , But I am so glad I saw you again after days of you missing college.I thought it was becuase of me ,

Ronald informs me with an exciting smile .

I smiled awkwardly and stepped a little back again maintaining the distance between us ,

What happened ? Do I smell ? He asked jokingly when he saw and felt my easiness and how silent I was .

Umm no , I was Just , just not expecting to see you here today . I tell him truthfully. He chuckled and wanted to step near me when I pulled my hand ,

"I .. I. sorry , please stay back , "I whispered angstly and swallowing the emptiness down my throat with a terrified expression .

Woah , okay .. sorry .. I don't mean no harm , I thought after our encounter from college , well we could try and know each other more and after I have seen you today , I thought it was okay for us to talk . He says scratching his back .

what should I answer him, My lord !

" Ummm... well "

Sofia !! I heard a little loud yell which made me to turn and yelp with fear .

"T..Tony, " I whispered and walked to him in a split, I hugged him tightly forgetting the guy who was just standing beside me .

I missed you Tony, I haven't seen you for days ,

"I was out of the city Sofia , "didn't mom tell you that ? He asks sending silent glares to Ronald .

No she didn't , you didn't even come to look at me when I was sick at the hospital ,I bit his chest lightly . His cold demonour changed as his eyes met mine .

look at you little bear you look beautiful and cute , Aww I am sorry . Okay, I promise to spend some more time with you and pay for the days that I wasn't there for you .

I nod my head happily and whispered to him, I am hungry ..

Tony didn't utter a word as he looked at Ronald one more time before he took me with him .

it was awkward .

Thank you , I whispered in his ears and he nodded understand how uncomfortable I felt when I had a presence of a man standing beside me .

The moment when we reached on the buffet , My mind went back to him, I feel so bad doing what i did back there . But then mom forbid me to even talk with any man in these kinds of parties .

She usually says that a lady should stick with the rules that she is given , But I still feel so bad .

"But he is not your friend ,!! "My subconscious reasoned , which is the partial truth to be honest .

I took my plate and I was served all the delicious food that I craved for , fried chicken , some fries .. yum !

All good ,? Tony questioned eyeing up my plate . Mhmm .. where's yours ? I questioned back looking at his empty hands.

"I am not hungry," Come let me take you so that you can eat little bear .

Oh wait , let me grab some juice for you . He says to me and left me half way .

I looked around me and noticed everyone is busy with talking and some listening to the boring music and I decided to take a bite of eveything while waiting,

I know it's not ladylike but I can't take it anymore .. I am hungry like a hyena .

Sofia --

As my eyes shot open and looked at the direction where I was being called , I stumbled accidentally backwards with the plate on my arms and collided with a hard body ,making me spill all of my food and embarrassed myself . It was a man actually that I have had my clumsy encounter with .

Ouch my nose ... The ringing tingly pain in my nose worsened when the plate collided with my nose and the food was all around me and the man .

" I am doomed today ! "

I wished for the ground to open and swallow me six feet under before I met with the cold hazel eyes of a very huge man.

Lord, please help me!!