Chapter 18: Chapter 18

My eyes widened in more shock and instead of me picking my towel and cover my naked self. I stood there without moving any part of my body, my big round brown eyes staring at my husband whose eyes were also on me.

I can see that he's also shocked and he couldn't take his eyes away or move his body just like me. He stood as a robot who is controlled to stand at a particular position without batting an eye. His eyes are clear and wide as full screen.

I didn't know for how long we both stared at ourselves before I finally snapped out of my trance. It was at this moment that I finally realized that I'm still naked and haven't covered my body yet.

I quickly grab my towel from the floor and hastily wrap it around my body. My body won't stop shaking and my heart won't stop beating.

I felt like I'm dreaming. Did my husband see my nakedness just now? My face… no, not just my face, my whole body reddened at that point.

I became more flushed when I looked up and still found my husband standing without moving, his eyes still staring at me. Why hasn't he moved yet? He stood like someone who's enchanted and pin not to ever move.

I felt so shy and couldn't look him in the eyes so I quickly threw my face down and my heart wouldn't stop beating rapidly.

I can feel his eyes still fixed on me and that's making the situation worse. My face might turn into smoke due to how flushed I am. My cheeks are already hurting already, I have blushed so hard that I can even feel the effect of my blushing hurting my cheeks.

Fortunately and finally, my husband seems to be released from the trance he was drawn into as he said; “I… I'm sorry…I…"

He couldn't complete his sentence. I peep at him and see the way he shut his eyes as if he's trying to calm his body. He flapped it open after a second. He didn't say anything again and just opened the door and walked away.

That was strange, I haven't seen my husband stutter, he's always eloquent with his words.

From the way he spoke and shut his eyes for a second, I could feel that his body was tense and he was trying to get his thoughts together.

Anyways, he's finally gone. I took a deep breath but still felt shy to walk out from the bathroom. I just don't know how to face him. I'm feeling so diffident right now.

I wanted to stay longer in the bathroom but I can't, I'm already running late to school. I'm still yet to meet up with the schemes and can't afford to miss any lesson.

Helplessly, I stepped out of the bathroom. I scanned the room but my husband is nowhere to be found. Is he in the changing room?

With that thought, I slowly walk to the changing room having my heart in my throat. I peep from the door and scrutinize the room but he's not there either.

I heave a sigh of relief. Maybe he stepped out for a while, I should quickly get dressed and leave the room before he returned.

With that in mind, I hurriedly picked out a shady blue dress and clasped it on my skin after I was done putting on my undies.

I was fast to do the rest of the things needed to do before rushing out of the room.

When I arrived at the dining room, grandfather and the rest of the family were already there except the three grandsons and Hannah. I think Hannah is not yet back. I wonder when she'll be back, I'm already missing her.

I greeted grandfather and he responded with a bright smile. I asked about his health and I'm glad he's already feeling better.

“Grandfather, you should listen to the doctor and take a bed rest for the accumulated days given to you," I said. I'm already seated on my seat as the maid served my meal.

He chucked slightly before he replied,“You are now acting like my late wife. Don't worry, I'm going to take a rest today, I have nowhere to go."

I was glad when he said that. I want grandfather to take very good care of his health and not risk it.

Speaking of grandmother, I don't know her but I know grandfather must have missed her just like I miss my parents.

I can see the rest of the family having a bristled face as I communicate lovingly with grandfather, it seems they hate my good relationship with him. As usual I ignored them and focused on grandfather and my food.

After breakfast, I made sure grandfather was taking a rest as he promised before I left for school. I arrived at the school premises and bid goodbye to Jake. He has become my second friend, he's such a good man.

I entered the class and took my seat. I received a message from Jocelyn.

“I won't be coming to school today, I need to take care of some things. I believe you haven't changed your mind about the party. Well, no need to ask, I know you will attend the party for sure. Do wait for me at the central park. I will come pick you up from there so that we will go together," I read her message.

I felt a little bit sad that she won't come to school today. I will really miss her, I'm going to be lonely for the rest of the day in school.

As expected without Jocelyn, school wasn't fun for me today. I couldn't communicate with other students, they are snobbish and rude unlike Jocelyn.

I had lunch alone and went to the music club alone. I kept on checking the time and somehow I felt that the time was moving slower than a snail.

At last, lectures were over for today and for the first time since I received the messages from Jocelyn, a smile crept through my lips.

Jake didn't take time to arrive. I told him to take me to the central park, I told him about the party. He said that he's going to come with me but I told him I'm going to be fine. I will be with Jocelyn and I trust her.

He actually insisted but after a very good assurance from me that I was going to be fine, he finally agreed. I'm so happy with the way he's looking out for me as a big bro. I actually don't have a brother and I don't know what brotherly love is but I think I'm feeling a bit of it from the way Jake treats me.

When we arrived at the park, Jocelyn was already waiting for me. I was happy to see her and I didn't even know when I hugged her, she giggled and hugged me back.

Seeing my good relationship with Jocelyn, Jake was able to relax from leaving me alone with her. I told him that once I'm ready to go home, I will call him to come pick me up.

“Are you not going to stay throughout the party? I told you that the party will take up the whole night," Jocelyn said once Jake is gone.

“I'm sorry Joce, my family didn't approve of it," I lied. I felt bad lying to her but I can't help it.

“I said it, you must be daddy or mummy's girl. Come on, let's go. We need to get a make-over," she cuts in dragging me to her car.

We both took our seats in the car and the driver put on the ignition and drove through the smooth road.

“What's the essence of having a make-over? I think we are okay this way," I said but she laughed out loud.

“We are not attending a child's birthday party. My cousin is Juliana, the famous actress and model. Everyone that's going to be present at her party tonight are of high portfolio. If we dare to go there dressed this way, they will mistake us for servants. Don't worry, I've got two beautiful dresses ready for us. We are going to steal the party tonight!"

Her voice was laced with excitement at the last sentence.

“Juliana? I don't think I've heard of the name," I chip in but she stares at me with a look full of surprise.

“Are you trying to tell me that you don't know Juliana, the famous actress and model?"

I chuckled sheepishly, why didn't I get myself exposed to social life. I only knew a few actresses because I've only watched a few movies but I know a lot of authors because I'm so good at reading novels.

“I'm not so into movies," I replied.

“I thought your cousin was a student like us," I added and she laughed again.

“My cousin is about twenty-six years old and she's a very successful actress and model. She's my star and I always feel on top of the world for being her cousin but sometimes I'm on low key, not everyone in our school knows that I'm her cousin. Well, I prefer it that way because I don't want too many fake friends because my cousin is Juliana the famous actress and model. She launched her beauty salon last year and that's where we are going for the make-over.

“My cousin is a party wrecker. She's a whole vibe. Partying gives her happiness and she always enjoys herself to the fullest not minding the media. She's a queen in her own kingdom and has very supportive fans who love her crazy lifestyle.

“Tonight's party is not a child's play, famous models, actresses, actors and musicians are going to be there, even great business men. I'm so excited and can't wait to be there, dressed like a goddess. Believe me Constance, if you got a make-over, you are going to steal all the attention at the party and you might get yourself a boyfriend!" Once again, her voice is full of excitement as she rushes off her words.

Boyfriend? I chuckled inwardly. I don't need a boyfriend, I already have a husband.

Wait .. she talked about famous musicians being there at the party. Is my husband also going to be there?

Oh! No! I hope not.