Let’s Talk About Us
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she woke up to a blinding light , she tries to sit up but the pain on her head forces her back to bed ; Emily still oblivious to the fact that she wasn’t in her room , goes back to sleep . Just as she drifts off to dream land she feels a hand on her waist , slowly , she turns her head to find her husband sleeping peacefully beside her and his hand wrapped firmly around her waist . She try’s to lifts his hand off her when she hears a husky voice .
“I can see you are awake “ he says and for the first time she didn’t feel chills run down her spines . —what happened to him — she asks her self . “Yes ..umm … I just wanted to use the rest room “ she gets up but instantly feel a throbbing pain in her head ; she places her left hand on the bed as she tries to sit .
“I’ll get you some water “ he says and dashes yo the kitchen to get her water and a cup of coffee . “This should help “ he hands her the tray . “Thank you “ she says .
“How are you feeling ?” He asks “are you feeling okay ?” He asks again not giving her time to reply the first question.
“I’m okay , thanks “. She says . “I’ll get you a guard okay ? You can’t be seen alone especially at night “ he sees the surprised expression her face , he sighs and holds her hands “umm … I know we didn’t start on a good path but I’m hoping we could work on us , and get to know each other ; eventually we’ll grow to love and respect each other , that’s if you are willing to give us a chance “ he looks deeply into her eyes and she sees how calm and sincere he is , he was so filled with love ; a part of didn’t want to believe it but a greater part of her was already giving in , she sits there lost in his loving eyes when his voice brings her back to reality.
“I’m sorry I was lost for a second , could repeat your question?”
“Are you willing to give us a chance ?” He stares at her again . “I can’t say yes right away , I need to think about it “ she says and he nods his head “I’ll wait , take your time “ he squeezes her hand a little bit then walks to the closet to get a towel . She walks out of his room and heads to her room to take a shower only to find it empty .”where’d all my stuff go ?” She asks no one in particular.
“Clarissa”
“Yes ma’am “
“What happened to my stuff “ . “The boss asked me to move your stuffs to his room , he says you’ll be sleeping there now “ . Her eyes widened in disbelieve “really ? When did this happen “ she asks . “Last night when he brought you home , he was the one who changed your clothes and took you to his room , he was really worried about you “.
“You can go , thanks “ she says and walks back to his bedroom . “Where did you put my things ?” She asks as she walks into the bedroom . “I moved them here , this is your room too “ he gestures to her to come dress him ; she obeys and proceeds to button his shirt . All the while he had his fixed on her lips “you are very beautiful “ he blurts out . “Sorry ??” She asks . “It’s nothing “ he says and smiles secretly to himself . She arranges his tie and brings out his perfume and body spray . After helping him get dressed , she goes downstairs to set the table for breakfast .
“Clarissa , please inform my hus……. I mean Liam that food is ready , hurry up please “
“Yes ma’am “
She dishes out his food and sits to have hers , the dining was awfully quiet which made Emily uncomfortable —say something , anything , the silence is deafening— she says to herself .
“Do you have plans for Saturday?” He asks out of the blue .
“No , why ? “
“Well , I was thinking…. You know we’ve never really gone out like on a date , so I was hoping maybe you’d like to yunno …. Go out with me on Saturday “ he says fixing his eyes on his plate and not dare to look at her .
“That would be lovely “
“So it’s a yes ? “
“Yeah “ they both laugh . “Okay , I’ll pick you up tomorrow by 7?”
“Sure “ she smiles .
Clarissa who had been eavesdropping couldn’t help but smile . — I pray it works out for the both of you — she says to herself and walks to the garden to finish up her chores .
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“Is everything set ? “ she asks her cleaner over the phone .
“Yes ma’am , everything is ready “
“What about Liam ?”
“He’s fine ma’am , but last I heard was that he’s married “
“Really ?? When was that ?”
“About two weeks ago ma’am “
“Okay , I’m almost home , tell Nadia to prepare my Favourite “ she hangs up . —
Married aye , we’ll see about that — she smiles to herself . Liam is hers and hers only , she couldn’t wait to see him .
“Welcome ma’am “ her servants said In unison. “Lydia , take my boxes upstairs, Nadia set the table, where is Mrs Dorathy?” She asks . “I’m here ma’am “ a chubby middle aged woman replies from behind her . “Prepare my bath and pick out a nice dress for me , I’m going to pay someone important a visit “ she smiles . “Yes ma’am “ . She signals to the others to go and carry out their respective tasks .
After eating she walks into her bathroom and lays in the bath tub filled with water and rose petals , she takes out her special scented soap and rubs it on her body while humming happily , she steps out of the tub without drying her body and walks to the huge mirror in her walk-in closet .
She turns around admiring her self “surely he’d miss this “ she says to her self while touching and admiring her body .
She picks up a short red dress carefully laid on the bed by Mrs Dorathy . She looks at herself in the mirror and her mind wanders back .
******** 2years earlier ********
“How does it look ?” She asks .” It looks amazing but I like you better in red “ he says and kisses her forehead . “Really ? Why ?”
“It brings out your amazing body and red is my favorite “ they both laugh .
********present day ********
The laughs In her head fades as she stays glued to the mirror , she’s going to get him back no matter the cost “you are mine Liam , mine and only mine “.
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