Chapter 40: Chapter 40
RUBY.
"I'm done with this bullshit, Toby. I don't care what your mother says or thinks about my choice of outfit, I'm just not going to wear that lingerie she calls a cloth to the award night, over my dead body." I shouted at Toby whilst walking as fast as I could away from him even though he kept following me.
"And you think I'd let you embarrass me there with that sack you call a dinner gown? Compare renowned fashionista, Clara Daniels to ugly and bad fitted Ruby Daniels, who do you think has more fashion sense, uh?" He retorted.
By this time, we were almost running after each other in the spacious living room like siblings who were after the same piece of bread or lovers who were just simply playing around lovingly, only difference is, he was the predator and I was the prey and there was nothing loving about this encounter of ours which was almost becoming something very usual between us.
At some time, I had to stop to catch my breath, and then before I knew it, he grabbed me from behind. I was about to kick him anywhere, anyhow, when our door just opened suddenly thus making both of us freeze on impulse.
Ant and three strange faces walked in with some heavy bags and equipments in their hands.
"Uhm..." Ant started as he cleared his throat nervously, already knowing he'd probably made one of the greatest mistakes of his life by coming into the house without even bothering to knock and with strangers for that matter.
"The stylist and makeup artist are here already sir." He announced, looking anywhere but at Toby.
"Oh, okay. Hy guys, do not mind the state you met us in. I'm sure you understand that this isn't what it looks like." Toby switched to his acting self within seconds as he released me from his clutch.
"No problem sir, as newlyweds, this is expected and very normal, it's quite cute. We should be the ones apologizing for barging in on you guys without putting your privacy first." The Male stylist said, as he succeeded in easing the tension in the room.
And then it dawned on both Toby and I that the way he held me from behind might have looked like a form of loving or sexual posture to them and then we both released the breathe we probably didn't know that we were holding in.
"Oh, uhm... yes. Thank you, I'm glad you understand. Work on my wife first while I take a shower. You know how women take extra time in everything, uh baby?" He directed the last part at me. I simply nodded.
"We shall continue from where we stopped when we get back from the award night, sweetie." Toby whispered into my ears and then pecked me.
"Psychotic idiot." I muttered as he left for his room, beckoning sternly on Ant to follow him.
After a couple of hours, we were done. The makeup, a perfect minimal one as I instructed and the dress, my perfect choice. It was a floor length wine colored dress made of satin fabric. It had a V-style overlap at the upper-part thus leaving a bit of my breasts exposed. It clung to my body up until the knee part while the down part was overflowing, giving it a fish or mermaid look as it was popularly called. The long sleeve was a little bit free up to the wrist part where it was tightened by a band. I was on a very low black wedge even though the long dress gave no room for it to be seen. The very long and straight silky wig I had on did a lot to give me the overall classy and relaxed look.
Thirty minutes later, Toby and I was in our elegant compound posing lovingly for pictures as the professional photographers clicked and clicked. Pictures that will probably get all social media and blogs talking as usual.
I took in Toby's appearance as he posed for personal pictures. He was wearing a plain shirt and left it unbuttoned at the top for a more casual look. On top of the shirt, he was wearing a classy vest with 5 buttons, it had a fairly deep v-line, it was just narrow enough for the top to remain visible, adding another layer to the overall look of the suit.
The jacket fitted him like a glove, a tailored glove. It had a smooth chalk stripe pattern which gave the suit a refined look. The 3 buttons of his double breasted jacket are all buttoned up with the exception of one giving a subtle but very effective touch of informality. The jacket was the same length all around, it had a vent at the back, there were two pockets on one side and one pocket on the other and there was a breast pocket.
He was wearing pants which have the same pattern as the jacket, but a different, complementary color of wine and they created a perfect balance with his shoes. He's wearing a chich pair of plain toe derbies. To top it all off, he was wearing the latest model of his favorite watch, looking all expensive and classy.
After more pictures and paparazzi, we zoomed off and within minutes, we were at the venue of the award night. Cameras and phones clicked as we walked towards the elegant red carpet, my left hand clutching unto Toby's right arm, in a way that screamed, 'That's my man.'
"You probably don't know it, but you look ugly as hell amongst all these beautiful faces right now." Toby whispered as he chuckled.
"Whatever, dimwit. I don't care." I responded, after which I laughed.
"Stop talking, Rubyduck, I'm so going to kill you after this." He threatened and then pecked me on my cheek.
"Oh really? Why? I'm so sorry sir, forgive me sir. I'd never do anything like that again, you are my lord and personal savior after-all, my omnipotent lord, the one who created and thus owns me. The one who can only talk and talk and do nothing. You're such a king and a mighty man of war, Toby." I replied sarcastically, as I gave him a smile.
After answering very ridiculous but funny questions from the red carpet host which are questions like,
'Who are you wearing?- Are you excited? - Who do you want to meet tonight? - Any plans to have kids? - What's in your purse? - How do you balance school, work, social media expectations and family life? - What's a baby kangaroo called?' and so much more, we proceeded into the hall which was the most spacious and most expensive in the whole of Lagos.
After a lot of awards and stage performances by both upcoming musicians, rookies and big artists, it was finally time for the part where Toby and I was to present an award too. Stepping onto stage from the backstage with an envelope in hand, Toby decided to crack a very dry joke that earned loud laughters that got me wondering if it was actually that funny or they were all just being the ass kissers that they were.
After showing the nominees for the best female supporting actress, although surprised to see that Yasmin Blake was one of them, we then proceeded to check the envelope in my hand.
"And the winner of the best supporting female actress is...." I froze as I saw that it was none other than Yasmin Blake.
Talk about announcing and celebrating an enemy. Ugh.
The freezing moment I experienced just came off as a dramatic attempt at suspense.
"Yasmin Blake." I finally announced, sounding excited than intended as a thunderous clapping filled the atmosphere.
I watched as Yasmin Blake walked up to the stage as dramatically and elegantly as ever, with some people tailing behind her.
She was dressed in a very elegant nude colored dress that just made her stood out without even trying. The dress covered just one of her shoulders, leaving the other uncovered and flowed down into a modest semi-sweetheart neckline. It's a relaxed fit which removed the focus from her breasts, without making it look sloppy.
Her arms were covered only halfway down. The sleeves were a loose fit and, in a way, help put focus on her soft clear skin. The dress' waist was narrow, emphasising her flat stomach and giving her hip more emphasis. Below the waist the dress fits snug around her and has a fish tail style. The dress reaches to just above her knees and is the same length all around.
She was wearing wedges, which further adds elegance and class. To top it all off she was wearing a gorgeous necklace and several elegant bracelets.
A beautiful sight, if I wouldn't want to be bias or just hateful.
Toby handed the award plaque to her as they both gave each-other side hugs and friendly pecks. I was surprised when she walked over to me and did the same thing to me, quite awkward on my part, if you ask me.
We returned backstage and then back to our seats. At the end of the whole event, the winners of the best dressed to the event as voted on social media was Yasmin Blake which was quite expected and Toby Daniels which I didn't expect at all.
As I watched them receiving their awards and thanking the people that voted for them, I couldn't help but notice how much they actually complimented each other, they would have been such beautiful couple.
And then it was time to go for the after party which had a vip one and a regular one. Toby and I had to get into our lodge to change into something more comfortable, and the moment I brought out the dress the stylist had chosen for me, I almost screamed.