Chapter 30: Chapter 30
Will
When she sat in the back seat I wasn't happy at all. I was going to tell her to come to the front but it would be too obvious that I kinda like her.
When we started the drive, I realized where she sat was actually perfect. I could glance at her through the rear view mirror without being noticed. If she was sitting beside me and I was looking at her, it would be awkward.
So while the quiet ride lasted, I had all my looks on Marigold. How she twitched her lips and her large eyes rolling to look out the window.
The only thing that made me moody a little was when she left my hand and I felt that was deliberate. I decided to just let her be and stop forcing myself on her in a way
I walked into the backyard and met Wini with a glass of wine, taking selfies.
I sighed and walked to her
“hey” I simply said and took the drink from her then gulped it down
“hey you seem dull. I need you to be in high spirits” she said and ruffled my hair
“I brushed that!” I yelled and she shrugged and dropped the phone in her hand
“so where's your princess?” she asked
“I wish she was my princess” I muttered and sat on a wooden chair. I rested my head on the top and closed my eyes
“stop being moody. Mari is your princess. And she's going to be your Queen soon” Wini said and I chuckled. I like that idea
“oh here she comes!” Wini exclaimed and I immediately opened my eyes.
You know those things that happen in love movies? The slow motion thingy. As an actor I was conversant with this scenes though it doesn't happen real life. It's all part of studio work.
I truly thought it doesn't happen real life until this very minute.
Marigold is all I see right now. She's like an angel, slowing walking towards me to say she has a message for me from God.
She's beautiful!
“oh my God...” I muttered as they approached us
“hey girls” Wini cooed and hugged them both at the same time
“it's so nice to see the both of you again” she said and they giggled
“you look so fresh Wini” Eliza complimented
“oh thank you” she said with a smile
“I love your hair. Look how shiny it is” Mari said and gently stroke down the hair
“really? You do? I guess my hair stylist does a great job then”
“yes!” Eliza exclaimed and they giggled.
I was still sitting on the chair, just looking at them and waiting for them to finish
“oh Eliza, I need you to follow me and let's get some sunscreen from my room. I forgot to bring them” Wini said and I knew why she said that
“we brought some. I'm sure it's enough to go round” Eliza said
“oh. I have to use only that product. It's more like a regimen that's fixed. So follow me let's get it” Wini said and held Eliza's hand. She pulled her and they ran inside.
I was now left alone with Goldie. I felt like hugging her. To place my left hand around her waist and use my right hand place her head on my chest. Just like I do in the movies
“your pool is lovely” Marigold said and smiled and stood up
“thank you. Can you swim?” I asked as I moved very close to her.
“of course. But I'm not ready for a swim right now” she said and chuckled.
I held her hand and squeezed it while staring into her eyes
“Goldie” I called out gently
“what? What is it?” she asked as she looked at me
Isn't this too early? Should I tell her I love her now or close to the end of the party?
Mari
“are you gonna tell me or not?” I asked
“it's... Well.. It's about your appearance”
My mind shook. I hope it's not that I look awful and out of place.
Oh gosh! Maybe I should have worn just the bikini instead
He took my hand up and squeezed it
“you're the sexiest lady here” he said and kissed my hand
“OH... I.. I wasn't expecting that Will. Thank you” I said shyly and withdrew my hands from his
“come on, let's get you a drink” he said and walked me to the place where drinks were kept. He brought out a drink and took a glass then poured it in. He handed it over to me. I smiled and took it
“thanks Will” I said and he smiled and poured himself the same drink.
I tasted the drink and I loved the flavor. It tasted great especially that it was chilled
“wow, what flavor is this?” I asked as I took another sip
“black currant. You like it?”
“yeah. It's lovely” I said and stared at the glass. It was a fine purple colour
“do you wanna sit down?” Will asked
“uhhh no. I wanna take a walk to those flowers over there. I think there's a marigold in that bush, right?”
“OH yes. I ordered some few months ago” he said and looked at me. He rubbed his hand on my pony tail then said “after I met you”
I blushed and bent my head. Can't believe he bought them because he met me
“come on let's go see them” he said and we walked to the flower bed where they were. He had yellow, red and orange marigolds there.
“wow” I muttered and bent down. I ran my hand over the orange one
“I love marigolds” I said as he bent down too
“you should. Even though you don't want to, your name would force you to” he stated and I chuckled
“hey guys! We're back!” came Wini's voice from behind us. We looked back and she and Eliza were waving at us
Will got up quickly and pulled me up. “thank you” I said and he smirked
We began to walk towards them and I sipped my juice like twice before we reached them
“what took you so long?” Will asked
Wini moved closer to him and whispered something into his ears and she laughed while he just chuckled and looked at me then looked away.
What did she tell him? Is it about me?
“we couldn't find the sunscreen in her kit. We had to order another one when she remembered she didn't bring them here” Eliza spoke up
“OH. I was beginning to think Eliza got lost in the house and you were looking for her” I said and we all laughed
“hey what drink is that? Let me see” Eliza said and almost took my glass from me
“no oo. Leave my drink and go get yours” I said with a child's intonation
“let me just taste it. Come on” she said and snatched the glass from me. She began to run with the glass up to her lips
“hey Eliza come back here” I said and I began to pursue her to get it back.
She ran to the other side of the pool and stood there. I ran to her and found her with an empty glass
“hey why did you finish my juice” I asked
“cause you weren't willing to share. Next time, you'd be a good girl” she answered and stretched the glass to me
“I'm not taking it” I said and crossed my arms
“haha, you're so cute” she said and squished my cheek
“I'm still not happy with you”
“okay, don't worry. I'll get you a new one” she said and began to walk away. I chuckled and stood there
I looked at Eliza and saw her talk to Will who had met up with her at the adjacent side of the pool. They spent about two seconds saying something before Will began to walk to me.
I stood there till he reached me
“hey, take this” he said and gave me his juice
“but aren't you drinking that?” I asked
“no, I actually filled this glass because I saw Eliza had emptied yours. So it's actually for you” he said and I collected it
“thank you”
“you have to quit thanking me for everything I do for you”
“if I don't thank you, how would you know I appreciate you?”
“I would know”
“psychic?”
“OH no I'm not psychic. Haha”
“I really love this drink. I hope there's more of them. I might get potbelly because of this”
“since you like it, then I'll let you have all of them there”
“great! And don't let Eliza taste any of them” I said and poked his chest. His soft white chest
He was wearing only shorts. White shorts
“hey come over here you two!” Wini yelled
“come on, let's go” Will said and awkwardly, he held my waist
Will
I decided to tell her after the party. It would be best to do that when she's about leaving. I want her to go home and think about it. I don't want her to give me answers speedily cause I wanted them to be genuine
When Wini and Eliza came back, I asked what took them so long. She walked to me and whispered into my ears “as if you didn't like it”
I chuckled and she laughed. I looked at Marigold. Of course I liked it
Right now I'm walking Mari to the other side of the pool. My hand was wrapped around her waist and I felt she didn't feel comfortable with it, I wanted to remove my hand but it seemed Wini read my mind and she gave me a stern look for me not to withdraw my hand