After an hour of calming Jeanohntae down from her state of panick. Everyone was finally relieved.
"How about we all go out to dinner!?? We'll all leave in an hour. Make sure everyone is ready by then." Joseph smiled.
Christian nodded, but then remembered something. "How about Jean's wounds!?? She just got out of the hospital and they need to be changed."
Rudy and Joseph looked at each other and and remember. However, Jeanohntae objected. "I'll be okay. I'll just change it before we leave and I'll be fine till we get back. Besides, I feel like it's healing fast. It mainly hurts when I tried to bend or lean on it. Other then that, I feel fine. Most of it healed while I was in the hospital."
Christian was hesitant. He wanted to protest against it, but he did not want to coup Jeanohntae in the house forever. So he had no choice but to agree. He sent one of the maids to help dress Jeanohntae's wound neatly and properly.
An hour later. Everyone descended from the stairs one by one. Nellie was wearing a beautiful long pink dress that stop right above her ankles and silver heels with her hair in a cute messy bun. Nikki was in a gorgeous red dress that stopped right below her knees and white heels with her hair in a beautiful neat bun. Joseph was wearing a black suit and a nice black dress shoes with his hair slicked back. Rudy was in a grey suit and brown dress shoes with his hair combed to the side.
Christian came down the stairs in a blue suit and shiny black dress shoes with his hair slicked back, just like his father. Jeanohntae was the last to come down the step. She was wearing a beautiful dark blue dress that stopped mid thigh with a lovely pair of black heels. Her hair was flowing freely behind her back.
As she was descending from the stairs, all eyes was on her. Nellie was burning with envy while Nikki and Joseph was smiling. Rudy couldn't help but to smile at his beautiful daughter. Christian was in a daze. He thought she looked like a goddess from above. He quickly shook his head and walked closer. He stretched his hands for her to hold. Jeanohntae was shocked by his actions, but politely smiled and took his hand.
As they all went into there respected vehicles. Rudy and Joseph went in the same vehicle. Nikki and Nellie were in another vehicle. While Christian was with Jeanohntae in a different vehicle as well.
Christian could very well see Jeanohntae fiddling with her fingers out of boredom. He smile and slightly tilted his head and turned to Jeanohntae. "You look beautiful!" Jeanohntae's cheeks started to heat up. "Thank you. You look good as well." Christian noticed that Jeanohntae's hair was usually up. But for some reason, she's leaving it down. "Why aren't you putting up your hair like you usually do!??" Jeanohntae's eyes widen by his question.
Jeanohntae was hesitate to answer. "It's because of my wound on my back. The dressing is visible and ugly. I'll only put my hair up if I'm in a T-shirt or something that covers my back now."
Christian frowned at her reply. He must have forgotten about it. "I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect you. I still think you look beautiful even with a scar like that." Jeanohntae smiled sweetly. "There's no need to apologize about it. I'm fine now. It's not like you knew about my mother being here. Besides, it makes me feel like I have gotten stronger."
Christian's heart was melting. He knew she was still hurt about everything her mom said but she doesn't want to show it to anyone. She's putting on a strong face and smiling effortlessly. "From what it's worth, I think that scar represents something. Don't think of it as an ugly scar. Think of it as a battle scar. Like you've managed to escape death. I think that is pretty cool and brave. Don't you thing so!??" Christian smiled.
Jeanohntae started blushing like a high school girl. "Thank you." Just the sight of Jeanohntae's smile. It would always melt his cold heart. Christian felt warm inside.
After an hour of driving. All three cars arrived at a fancy restaurant. Including another car that had 4 bodyguards already exiting the vehicles and standing outside waiting for instructions. After entering the building. The host walks up to the 6 people standing. "Hello sirs and madams, the usual room!??" The host smiles at them. "Yes please!" Joseph said while the host guides them to their private room.
As soon as they were settled in, the bodyguards blocked the doors to the room and followed a simple instruction. To not let anyone enter the room only the waiters.
As soon as they were inside. Everyone sat down while Christian was gently holding Jeanohntae's back to help her sit without putting too much pressure on her wound. Even though, Nellie was still full of envy glaring at Jeanohntae.
The waiter came and took their orders. Within a few minutes, the waiter came back with their food and drinks. Everyone was laughing and having fun except Jeanohntae.
Jeanohntae couldn't help but feel like she doesn't belong with them anymore. If she had not been shot, she still would be out looking for a job instead of having everyone look after her. After all, she was very independent.
Deep in thought, Christian tapped Jeanohntae's shoulder pulling her out of her thoughts. "Are you okay!?? The food came a few minutes ago. What were you thinking just now!??"
With a smile Jeanohntae tried to hide her discomfort. "Oh! I'm fine. I wasn't thinking about anything. Just a minor headache, nothing serious." She gave a dry laugh as she picked up her utensils to eat.
Christian had a deep frown on his face. He was really worried for Jeanohntae. He felt like she wasn't happy.
After eating which felt like hours, they decided to go to an amusement park to relax and have fun. They got into their designated vehicles and took off.
"What were you thinking of earlier in the restaurant!?? You looked deep in thought." Christian smiled stiffly as he was still worried.
"I wasn't thinking of anything. I told you, I just had a minor headache. Nothing too serious. I swear." Jeanohntae tried to reassure him.
Christian didn't believe it. She was still trying to act strong In front of him. "You know, you can tell me anything. If there's something wrong. You can always come to me."
"Nothing is wrong. I was just in a daze because of my headache. I'm totally fine. But umm.... thank you!" Jeanohntae did not want to tell him what she was actually thinking. That she really wanted to sleep and that his stepsister is a drama queen.
Christian just smiled at her reply realizing that she was never gonna say what was on her mind.
The rest of the car ride was silent.