CATRIONA
“Were you having a bad dream? Sandra asked me. I think so, I replied as I leaned my head on the pillow. “What was the dream about? She asked. I was in the woods with a beautiful woman, she was going to tell me something about Jayden and then the wolf came and tried to kill her and me… It’s a long dream, I don’t want to talk about it now. It felt so real.
What is the time? I asked her. It’s fifty two past six o’clock. She replied. “You mean I slept for seven hours?
I took a bath again and went downstairs to eat something. Godmother came and sat next to me. Hey beautiful, how are you today? I’m fine, godmother, thank you. We were served chicken, rice and salads…. Our meal went very well, but most of the people were staring at me differently as if they had something to ask me.
Whenever I come here to eat, you all stare at me, haven’t you all seen a black woman before? I asked them jokingly. “Are you our alpha’s mate? Two teenagers asked at the same time. They were the same height and age, if I am not wrong. And they have a little resemblance.
“Mate…, what is mate? I asked them, confused. Ah. See, she’s really human. One of them said, Okay girls, that’s enough. Godmother said to them and they kept quiet.
Are you really pregnant with our alpha’s baby? I widened my eyes, surprised. Girls, I said enough. Godmother raised her voice to them. I turned my eyes on Sandra in confusion.
I will take Catriona, we have something to do. She stammered. She holds my arm and leads me outside the house on the porch. Now tell me, how did those girls come to know that I am pregnant? I think now the whole house knows that I am pregnant with their alpha’s baby. “Are you the one who told them? She raised her hands and rested them on my belly. I swear on this baby, I didn’t tell anyone. She said, What are you doing? I asked her, prying her hands off my belly. If you didn’t tell anyone, then how in the world did they know? You and I are the only ones who know that I am pregnant, including jayden. I said.
You’re human, you will not understand any of this. She mumbled but I heard her.
What did you just say? She raised her eyes in shock. “You heard me? Yes I did. I answered her. She blinked a few times before regaining her composure.
Enlighten me please, why are you all calling me human? I have a name. I grumbled. The reason why we call you human is because you are still a guest to all of us… I raised my eyebrows at her not believing her. She cleared her throat… we call our guests human. She said and I burst out into laughter. That is the most ridiculous answer I’ve ever heard…. Human, huh….? Sandra, we are all humans, and I’ve been here for a month now and two weeks if you forgot. I told her, still giggling. She immediately changed the topic.
“So Catriona, where did you and alpha meet? She asked. ” You don’t know why I came here? I asked her. No, I don’t. She replied. I was very surprised that Jayden didn’t tell them. If he didn’t tell either of you about me, then I have no right to tell you. I told her. If you say so. She said,
I heard you talking to your brother, do you have any other siblings? No, I have only one brother. “How is he now? He’s fine. He’s a brave boy and I am very proud of him. We are waiting for his surgery which is on monday. I said. I pray for the surgery to go well. She said,
It’ll go well Sandra, thank you for the good prayer. How old is your brother? She asked. He’s nine. Ohh, he’s still a baby. She said, Yeah, he is. And you, how old are you? She asked. Am twenty five. I replied. Mmm.. you’re two years older than me. Am twenty three. She said, All this while, I’ve been thinking that I am older than you. She said. From now on, call me big sister. I told her playfully. I cleared my throat… Sandra, do you know Jayden’s age? How old do you think he is? I asked. I will be lying to you if I say that I know. She said, Ahh, you don’t know. She nodded. I sighed defeated.
What about your parents? She asked. Should we not talk about that topic please? I requested her with tears in my eyes. A….. m sorry dear, I didn’t mean to hurt you. It’s okay, you didn’t hurt me, I just don’t want to talk about my parents. I said and gave her my best smile.
Okay enough for me , what about you? Do you have any siblings here in this house? I asked her. I do have them, but not here and I don’t. know where they are right now. We were separated by……
She cleared her throat and went quiet. I can see that it’s emotional for you as well. You don’t have to tell me now. I told her. She just nodded but still in deep thoughts.
Would you love to have some salty snacks with me? I asked her, pulling her out of her thoughts. “Yes ma’am, I would love to. She gave me a funny smile with her head bowed down. I was now chuckling. You’re so funny Sandra. I went inside and got the snacks and went back outside. Let’s go and sit near the pool. I told her. We matched towards the pool side and sat on the wooden swing bench. We started eating the salty snacks while swinging ourselves. It’s a bit breezy here. I said. Yes it is. She replied but her mind was not here.
A while later, Sandra started sniffing the air. Why are you sniffing the air? Are you a dog? She just got off the swing and held my hand. Let’s go inside. She said agitated. But it’s nice here, I want to stay here a little longer. I said. Another time Catriona. It’s not safe for you here. She gently pulled me inside and told me to go into my room and lock the door.
I saw big men rushing outside. Is there something wrong? I asked Sandra. There is nothing wrong, just go upstairs and lock yourself in. Okay. I nodded. I used the elevator upstairs. The elevator stopped at the 6th floor and the door opened and I stepped out.
The door was opened from one of the rooms and a tall man came out naked. Oh my God… I shouted. I covered my eyes in embarrassment. “Um…. excuse me, I need to leave. He said. I slowly removed my hands from my eyes. I was fighting so hard with my eyes from looking him downwards. I fought them until they stayed glued on his face only.
He was a handsome man, green eyes with broad shoulders. I often see him with Jayden. He’s Jayden’s brother. “What are you doing here naked? He looked at himself and I fought so much not to follow his eyes. Am so sorry but I am in a hurry. You blocked the way. He said. I stepped aside embarrassed. I ran in my room and slammed the door shut and locked it. I could feel my cheeks turning red.
My good Lord, what in the world was that about? Why is he naked, with his face glistening from sweat? He was handsome with a manly body but Jayden is way more handsome than him. This day was full of surprises including the people themselves. I opened the door to the balcony and continued with eating my snacks.
My phone was ringing, so I went. inside and picked it. Jayden is the one calling.
Hello… Where are you? He asked without a hello. Am in my room, outside the balcony. I replied to him. Go back inside now, and lock both doors. I was now getting irritated. What’s wrong with everyone? Why are you all treating me like a fucking child. Just because we have a contract between us doesn’t mean you have the right to order me around like that.
Listen to me Catriona, I cut off the phone before he continues with ordering me around. I locked both doors and sent a text to Miss Olivier. She told me everything was fine with Edrine. I turned on the TV looking for good channels to watch but they were all boring. I turned it off.
It was still early and I didn’t feel like sleeping.
Jayden called again but I ignored the call. I feel like turning off the phone but can’t because of my brother. Something might happen and it tries to reach me when I turn it off.
I went to the bathroom and applied some light makeup on my face. I styled up my braids and put on a nice outfit and started taking selfies for posting on my Instagram page. I chose three good photos and posted them. As soon as I posted them, I started getting likes and comments. Thank goodness that I had a good number of followers.
There was a knock at the door, I didn’t bother myself with opening it because I knew that Sandra was the one knocking. “Catriona, are asleep? I didn’t respond. She kept on banging on the door until I gave up and went for it.
Sandra, I want to sleep so leave me alone now. Tell your alpha that I locked all the doors if he’s the one who sent you here. I said and heard her going away.
I wonder who Sofia is? How is she related to Jayden?
A bang on the door again.
“Catriona, who did you just say now?