ESTELLE
I returned back home, unable to take my mind off the Universal show coming up soon.
Worst, it’s in three weeks after my wedding and my boss has decided to suspend me because of this creature in my womb.
What am I going to do?
Being the queen of modeling has been my life dream, that’s why I became a model. I’ve worked my ass for years, traveled around with the organization to be recognized as the best, and just when the main event is near, this baby took away my career.
“Estelle, you can’t lose this opportunity. This is your ultimate breakthrough. If you’re suspended you won’t achieve anything.” I paced about in my room, biting down on my nails.
I thought of Maya’s words which has been ringing in my head since I left the training ground. It left me thinking about my future.
“So, does that mean I can’t model any more? The boss told me to stay back and take care of my family until I’m ready. And Maya… No, she’s going to surpass me! I can’t allow that!” I panicked, grabbing my hair in frustration.
“Why is all this happening now? This thing in me is the chain between Argon and I, on the other hand it’s an obstacle in my way to fame. Why place such a load on me, Goddess? Why didn’t you do this sooner?!” I cried, falling on my knees.
I can’t take this suspension. I need to be on that show. I am a superstar!
KNOCK! KNOCK!!
“Estelle, are you in there? ” I heard father’s voice from outside my room.
I immediately got to my feet and wiped the little tears under my eyes, answering him, “Yes, I’m here. Do you need anything?”
“I have something for you, ” He said.
I walked up to the door and opened it for my Dad. He didn’t hesitate to step inside with a wrapped gift in his hands, saying, ” Argon sent this over. He had asked for you, so I told him you were sleeping.”
My eyes followed the box in Father’s hands. He sat on my bed and called me over, saying I should open it and check.
I hummed, sitting next to him, taking the box in my hold. On opening it, we met a beautiful green dress designed with gold, and a love letter from Argon to me.
I took the letter out but ignored the dress. I wasn’t a fan of green. It looked ugly. His words sounded so sweet, as he made promises to shower me and his baby with so much love.
It felt beautiful, but when my career is at stake because of this thing called a child… I can’t digest this love message. It’s only adding to my pain.
“Isn’t he a sweet man? He sent you a beautiful dress. Oh, there’s another note, ” Father notified me.
A note had fallen out of the dress when he took it out of the box. He picked it and showed me.
When I checked, my heart skipped.
“Look at that. Your darling husband got this dress for your engagement ceremony this week. He’s a charming man, ” Father jubilated while I stared at the letter with a fake smile.
“Yes, he’s so charming,” I said, supporting father.
That’s when Dad told me what Argon had said when he called. “He wants you to come by his place before evening. Seems he has something nice for you, ” He shared.
I wanted to cancel this meeting and stay here in my room, but father objected to it immediately.
“What do you mean by that? Your future husband is calling you over and you want to rest? Look, when you get there you can rest. Now, move it. ”
“Dad, but…”
He didn’t listen to me but grabbed my hand, taking my purse and phone along, and pulling me out of the room immediately.
He placed me in one of his cars and ordered the guard to take me to Wolf Crest to be with Argon.
“When you get there, tell your husband you want to sleep. He’ll take care of you, ” He said, grinning and waving bye at me.
If only he knows what his baby girl is facing currently, he won’t be sending me to Argon’s place.
But what can I do? I can’t tell Dad what is going on. He’d only try to take my mind of the show and focus on my so-called family.
I can’t tell him anything about this yet.
The car left my place and took me down to Argon’s place. On arrival, I got out of the car, still lost in my thoughts while walking into the mansion.
Just stepping through the door…
“What a surprise!” I heard a familiar voice from ahead. That got me lifting my eyes to find Brielle approaching me.
Her presence scattered every last peace I had in me. She was smiling and cat walking like some model in her fitted green and black dress.
Now looking at her, having no child in her womb, free from this marriage she once held close… I felt envious of Brielle.
I stared at her, as she stood before me with a book, flipping her hair and saying, “Good thing you came over. I was just about to see Argon and talk about your wedding arrangement. The decorators need the right colour. So start talking, Mrs Bride. ” She smirked, getting ready to note down.
But I couldn’t say anything nor stand her presence. She’s standing here, oppressing me with her… Her body!
I felt so mad that I decided to calm my mood by attacking Brielle. With pride, I said, “Yes, I am a bride. But you are just an Ex. Soon I’ll be a wife and you will have no husband.”
All of a sudden, Brielle laughed at my words, weakening the strength I was building.
“Oh Estelle, when will you stop this? It’s already getting old. See, this lady before you doesn’t care. In fact, I’m happy that you two are getting married at last.”
“What? ” I was stunned just listening to her.
She nodded and kept on talking. “I have plans to chase my dreams, sweetheart. I want to be recognized by the world, become famous. Many companies are out there looking for beauties like myself to work with them, so I don’t care about relationship,” She said, smirking with pride.
This stabbed me deeply in my heart. A whole Brielle has no interest in relationship or starting a family?!
This is unbelievable!
“Now if you are done attacking me, can you start talking? We can’t keep the venue black or white, ” She chuckled.
I couldn’t focus any more. Brielle’s words had gotten into my head, leaving me heavy at heart.
“She’s happy with this life? Why her?! I am the one who should be happy, not her!” Anger filled my body system and in a burst…
“AHHHH! ” I screamed out loudly, shocking Brielle.
“WHY ARE YOU HAPPY?! YOU SHOULDN’T BE HAPPY! YOU SHOULDN’T!!” I yelled out, attracting all the attentions of the servants and Argon.
He came rushing on seeing how I sparked out, crying like a baby. My whole world is crumbling and she’s busy enjoying herself?!
“Estelle, what happened?” Argon asked, wrapping his arms around me.
I kept on crying and said, pulling myself out of his hold with force, “Tell her to stop! I can’t stand her anymore! ”
“What happened?” He was confused, looking at Brielle then back at me.
Out of frustration, I ran away from Argon’s spot and straight for the stairs.
“Estelle!” He called me from behind, but I kept on running.
If a useless Brielle is so happy with her single life, then who am I to keep this nonsense in me?
“I want to be the queen of the universe. I can’t miss this opportunity! I can’t!”