"You are supposed to be happy! Getting called for the interview is the same as telling you, you passed the exams. Come on."
"I might have gotten the admission, but not what I truly want. " I sit on the cushion and placed the pillow on my lap.
"Don't tell me you're still thinking about your husband, and the words he said?" She raised a brow in question.
" How can I not do that?"
It's impossible for me to forget the words he spoke. Try all I may, I can't seem to forget the words. It's as if those words were engraved in my mind. It seemed as if they are permanent fixtures that don't want to let me go.
"Go out, live your life to the fullest. Who knows, there might be someone out there who was meant for you. Someone who loves, and knows your worth. Someone who understands you."
I might have gotten someone who did like me, but I'm uncertain if it has graduated to love at all. But I don't say anything about that.
I don't want Marli to bite my ears off with questions I would rather not answer.
"I hope so."
"You think your husband will teach you how to drive a car now you've gotten an admission?" She raised a brow.
"I don't think so." I shrug, "he's likely going to employ a driver to take me to school, and back. And not to talk of a security man he's going to assign me to."
This, I don't doubt.
Sly controls me at home. He will also want to control me at school. He will be eager to show his power over me, every chance he gets.
I don't doubt that at all.
I know who I'm dealing with.
*
*
I got ready for the ball. And like always, we sneaked out of the mansion, and I entered the same taxi I'd been going to the party with.
"Have fun tonight. Don't think about anything. Break a leg, turn heads. You're cute. Don't allow the words of your husband put you down."
" I won't."
I brightly smiled at her before I closed the door.
" Good evening." I greet the cab driver.
"Evening." He nodded before he started the car, and his automatic music started.
*
Sezy didn't come to the party, neither did his boyfriend, and I felt lonely.
Thor isn't here, and won't be, until the time he normally comes.
"Hi, cutie." A man dressed in a red suit sat next to me. His fake blonde hair is cut in such a way, that it would have looked like an Afro, but it's not. The rounded corner gave it a new look.
His mask which looks more like something that belonged in a Halloween store seems to be a bit oversized. But that didn't stop him from putting it on. Probably, he thinks it's dope.
Undoubtedly, he's one of those males who think they are the best thing to happen to humanity. He seems like a wannabe fantasy creature.
He might be sitting down, but it's not difficult to know his height. He's a bit shorter than Thor but taller than I. And that's not so bad. At least, he's got the height working for him.
"Hi."
"I'm Alpha, and you might—"
I choke on my drink. Coughing a bit, I place my hand on my palm to ride out the pain.
" Are you alright?" He gently pats my back.
Had this been under normal circumstances, I wouldn't have allowed him anywhere near me, but the pain I feel in my throat, and chest, is enough to make me overlook most things.
I hurried gulped the water in front of me.
"I'm okay—"
"How dare you put your filthy hand on my boyfriend?''
I heard Thor growl in anger before he removed the hand of the male.
"And who might you be?" The said Alpha stood from the chair.
" His boyfriend, and the owner of this place you are in. Do I need to proceed with more introductions?"
"No, it's alright." The man named Alpha gave me a long look before he strolled back to the dance floor.
" Are you okay?" Thor sat on the chair the Alpha just vacated.
"I'm good. I just choked on my drink, there's no cause for you to worry." I smile at him.
"Come on," he stood from the chair.
"I don't think I have the strength to dance. At least, not now."
"And who said we are going to dance? I want to show you something."
"And what might that be?" I still sat on the chair, but my interest has been piqued.
"It's a secret. All I promise, is you will like it."
I gave him a long look before I decided to follow him.
He took my hand in his and walked past the dancing patrons. But instead of going out through the door as we have always done, he started for the stairs.
"Where are we going to?" I ask in alarm as I thought about every bad thing that might happen upstairs.
" Don't be afraid, we are going to the roof." He started up the stairs, and I allowed him to lead me.
As we climbed the stairs, I can't help but look around. This way should I have a course to come down alone, I'll know the way back.
*
"Wow." I widen my eyes as we finally reached our destination. "I've always seen this type of roof in the movies, but I've not been opportune to see one.
" Now you are here. All thanks to me." He said in a smug tone.
" Egotistical much?" I roll my eyes at him as I walk to the bench near me. "I think my legs needed to rest."
Thor sat next to me before pointing up. " I brought you here to show you the stars. I can recall hearing you talk of your dream to watch the star from the roof. Just like the movie characters in a drama you watched."
" I said that?" I frown at him.