"Why are we here? "
Yvonne stared at the water before her, she couldn't understand as to why Emil had to bring her here. Moreover she didn't even know how to swim !
' What will she do here at the pool ?!'
"Stop ogling at the water, there's nothing nice about it. Instead ..." Emil mischievously removed his t shirt and tapped Yvonne on the shoulder. He then proceeded and stood at the edge of the pool " my body has a lot to offer, so... why don't you ogle at it instead. It's free, you know " he winked at her
"...."
"And most importantly, you're here to watch me swim. So automatically, you gain double. You watch my swiming and my body. What's more profitable than this? " He eyed Yvonne flirtatiously and then threw himself into the pool.
The loud sound jotted the fantasising girl back to reality. She was surprise at herself.
Emil was right about one thing, she was infact looking at the water at first but her eyes wandered to his exposed body immediately he took off his t-shirt.
She looked on as Emil threw his wet shorts beside her feet.
' What's this guy thinking? ' She thought and felt her face burning hot.
"Do you have anyone you want to invite for your birthday party ?" Emil popped his head out and inquired
Yvonne who had just sat down with her legs in the water looked perplexedly at Emil
" What birthday party? And why is it only now I get to hear about my birthday party? "
Emil swum forward and stood before her, he had his chest pressed to her knee. He held both her hands in his and spoke with his eyes gazing deeply into hers.
"Am sorry I didn't tell you before, but Daniel got to know your birth date from Lina. At first she didn't tell him but with much persuasion, she let it out. It's quite a shame, I had plan for this party to be a surprise, but on second thought, I realised you may have one or two people you would love to see at your party. "
"But ....., but my.... "
" I know. Your mother ..... died on the same day as your birthday. I wanted to cancel all the plans for your birthday party, but decided against it after thinking it through for quiet some days. Have you ever thought that mother would have wished for you to celebrate all your birthdays ? She may even be sad wherever she is because you stopped celebrating your birthday .
Am sure she's sad because the accident had to happen the same day as your birthday. That's how mothers are, they wouldn't want us to stop celebrating life just because they aren't around.
Am sorry for not consulting you first before making the decision on your behalf. "
" Why are you saying sorry after having my happiness at heart ? If you're sorry, then what should I do? " Yvonne spoke as tears flowed down her face, " I can not thank you enough for all that you've done for me. Why consult me when you already have the right to make decisions for my life?! " Tears continued to flow freely from her eyes.
" Shhh, there shouldn't be any form of THANK YOU'S between us. " Emil wiped the tears that kept on flowing. He wondered if a well was beneath those crescent eyes of hers.
' Why won't her tears stop pouring?! '
" Then there shouldn't be SORRIES between us either " Yvonne smiled as she pressed her forehead to Emil's.
She smiled and cried at the same time. Her actions could be of happiness or of sadness.
Our smiles and tears could have different meaning to the people who witness it. We sometimes cry because we feel happy, and we sometimes smile because we are sad. Crying doesn't mean one is sad and smiling also doesn't mean one is happy.
Yvonne's tears and smiles spoke different words no one other than she understood.
" So tell me, do you have any one you wish to invite? " Emil circled his hands around her waist
" Yeah, Madam Claudia" Yvonne placed her hands on his shoulders " She's the only person I want to invite aside from Lina"
" Okay, then you will have to give her name to Daniel to add it to the guest list "
Yvonne nodded " Will it be very grand? "
"Mmm, it's also a welcome celebration for Daniel into the Music Industry."
" Will many important figures and celebrities be present?. "
" mmm"
" Your family too will be present?
"mmm, but don't worry. The program will be structured into two parts. The first will be your birthday celebration, it will be just the people who live here in the mansion, Lina and your guest. And the second part, that's Daniel's welcome party will follow after. The time for that will be communicated on the invitation card that will be distributed. And most importantly, it will be a masquerade party. So there's nothing to fear, okay?"
Yvonne nodded "okay"
"Or, do you want to have many people attend your celebration?
" No, the fewer the better. It's more memorable and intimate that way "
" You're right. " Emil placed his head on her chest and smelled in her unique scent.
He couldn't wait to put a claim on her !
Yvonne hugged his shoulders and pulled him tightly to her.
She couldn't wait to put a claim on him !
They both knew it wasn't the season for that. That time will surely come !
Delays doesn't mean denials.
Emil pulled Yvonne and together, they fell into the water.
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