We sat down to eat. Kel, Tess, Blake and I were seated next to each other while his mom, Jesse, Melissa and his grandma were opposite us. The dinner wasn’t as silent as I hoped it would be, his mom kept on asking questions and I had to answer when it was directed at me. I was so glad when it was over. I volunteered to do the dishes so I wouldn’t be around them but when I was done Mel and Tess found me and we were currently talking.
“So how was your honeymoon?” Melissa asked and I smiled.
“It was lovely.”, I replied honestly, I enjoyed it.
“We know it was lovely, we want details. ” Tess bugged.
“Well, it was wonderful. I didn’t know he was taking me to Paris for the honeymoon so I was really surprised when we got there, I was beyond excited. I had told Kel I wanted a honeymoon in Paris when we were younger and for him to fulfil that felt nice. We had a lovely time there and then he took me to an island afterwards. It meant a lot to me that he devoted his time despite how busy he was.” Half of what I said was true though.
“He loves you you know,” Tess said, she sounded sincere but she didn’t know anything. I just nodded and smiled.
“So should I be expecting nieces and nephews?” Tess asked and I started laughing, her thinking was outrageous. Kel and I weren’t going to have kids. The topic was so funny. For us to have kids sex comes first and giving him my body isn’t on the list despite how handsome and sexy he is.
“Maybe not now, but later though?” Melissa asked
“We’d see as it’s goes.” that was the smooth save I could think of.
“I hope you put to good use the lingerie I packed for you, they’re from my latest collection,” she said and I smiled
“Yeah, they’re nice. ” I said and she smiled. Yes, it was nice but I never wore it.
“Oooh, so what did Kel think of it?” Melissa asked.
“Jeez, enough about me already. So Mel why didn’t I know you and Jess are dating?” I asked
I grilled them both about their relationships too and when they went in search of their boyfriends I had to go look for my husband ‘
“I don’t like that girl and you know it.” I heard his mom say. I wonder what I did to her.
“I’m not telling you to like her. I don’t like her either but that doesn’t mean you should always look for ways to get under her skin. You should ignore her as I do. ”
“I want to tell your siblings this is fake. I don’t like how cosy she’s being with them. She could use them if things don’t work well with you.”
“Mom, you’re not telling the twins anything and even if it’s just for show at least try to be nice when talking to her in front of others.” I heard Kel say.
I walked away from there back to the sitting room. Was he defending me now, why does his mom hate me so much?
Saturday came and it was time for the spa treatment with Tess and I asked if I could bring a friend so I invited Rosie. We haven’t been hanging out. I dressed up in simple jeans and a black shirt with black sneakers. I did little to my face and hair since it was going to be worked on. I got Evie ready for the day then we both went to the kitchen to make breakfast. Evie wanted pancakes and I made that adding chocolate syrup on them. I served breakfast and Kel walked in.
“Good morning.” I greeted him mainly because Evie was there and she greeted too. He replied with a smile but I was sure it was for Evie. I started eating my pancake which was with whipped cream and strawberry.
“I’d be going out with Tess later. If you don’t mind can you please watch Evie? ” I asked and he nodded.
“No, don’t leave me with him,” she whined pulling my arm but I knew she didn’t entirely hate the idea.
“Why?” Kel asked and she started complaining
“You’re too old and boring. You don’t even smile or talk to Shayan so what am I going to do with you?”
“Anything you want,” he answered.
“Anything?” she asked a smirk playing on her lips.
I stayed with Evie for a while before I left for the spa. I had invited Rosie, she needed to take a break from the wedding planning.
“Hi girls.” I greeted giving Mel and Tess a hug.
“Hi, Shay.” They greeted smiling.
“This is my friend Rosie, Rosie Tess and Mel.” I introduced.
“Nice to meet you.” They chorused as we entered the spa.
We were seated as our feet were attended to.
“Look here, this magazine has all your pictures with Kel,” Melissa said handing it to me. We were even on the front cover.
I started flipping through the pages, there were pictures of us pre-wedding, wedding and even honeymoon photos. The write up was pretty nice, it seemed like the writer was into us.
“A lot of people envy you, you know,” Melissa said and I just smiled. If only she knew it wasn’t so enviable.
“I’m not even going to deny that I’m one of them,” Rosie revealed and I laughed.
“She deserves him. I’ve always known she did ever since. He couldn’t have found a better girl.” Tess said
“Remember those times he used to come with different girls every night, it’s funny that he’s just going to have one girl all his life,” Mel said laughing.
“Well if it’s the girl he wants it’s worth it. I always knew he never got you.” Tess divulged and I laughed.
Little did she know that he never even liked me. “What makes you say so though?” I curiously asked.
“There was this time my friend slept with him. She said he kept on calling the name Shayan. And we all knew he never got over you it was just so obvious. He didn’t go around with girls with black hair, he never let go of things that remind him of you.”
“He loves you a lot, I think he never even stopped loving you,” Tess said and it took everything in me not to roll my eyes and scoff while Rosie smiled winking at me.
“I don’t think Shayan got over him also. I know she was hurt by him but I could still detect the love she has for him.” Rosie revealed and I stared at her eyes wide. Which love do I have for him?
“You guys look good together, I’m hoping for a love story like yours.” Tess beamed if only she knew what she was hoping for.
“So how’s it when you guys… you know. I heard my brother is great in bed.” Tess winked saying.
“Really Tess? You girls are crazy.” I said laughing
“So I heard you got back to work,” Melissa stated
“Yeah, I did. I didn’t want to be a housewife.” I answered
“Oh, so how’s work? That’s if you even get to work. ” Tess said winking
“Tess,” I warned. ” We get to work, a lot.”
“Don’t tell me he’s dragging you down his busy life,” Mel said
” It’s not like he’s dragging me, I want to be busy,” I admitted.
“You girls are invited to my wedding next week.” Rosie invited.
“Oh my… You’re getting married. I love weddings, I’d come. ” Tess beamed.
“I will too. So tell us about the lucky guy.” Mel prompted. An instant smile lit up Rosie’s face as she talked about her fiance. I wish I could talk about Kel like that.
My mind kept on going to what Tess said. He fooled a lot of people. She even thinks we’re madly in love. She has no idea what he did to me that it was all fake.