Chapter 19
Valerie’s POV
I woke up the next morning to see Damian getting dressed. The time was 6:32 am. Obviously, he was heading to work.
“Good morning, Babe. You’re heading off so early?”
“Oh, Good morning Princess. Hope you slept well?” He asked as he walked over to my side of the bed. He caressed my hair as he rained kisses all over my face.
“Dammy, why do you have to go? I thought we were going to have today again to ourselves.”
“Babe, something urgent came up at work so I have to rush. I’ll be quite busy today but I’ll text you when I’m free, okay?”
“Okay, I suppose I should head back home.”
“Are you still going back to stay with Claire?” He asked.
“No. I’ll just go and take my stuff. I’m going to the store today too. Is it possible for you to wait for me so that we can check out together? I won’t waste a lot of time. I’ll just bathe and…”
“No, Val. I have to leave in less than five minutes. I know you won’t get dressed in five minutes. So, don’t bother your self. I ordered breakfast for you already. What dress are you going to wear and go back to your house?”
Speaking of which, I just remembered that I didn’t come with extra clothing. I didn’t plan for a sleepover.
“Dammy, I don’t know.”
“Don’t worry about that. I’ll go and grab a quick breakfast downstairs. My phone is just beside you, make the order for the dress and clothe that you want. I’ll pay for it.” He said as he left the room.
Damian is such a sweet soul.
I had breakfast in bed which was brought by the waiter. When I was just about to go and bathe, Damian came back to the room.
He walked over, gave me a bear hug and kissed my forehead.
“Have a nice day ahead. Text or call me when you’re free. I’ve made the orders, just go ahead and pay.”
“Okay, Babe. Have a nice day at work too. Don’t stress yourself so much. I love you.”
“I love you too. Have a nice day ahead.”
After Damian left, I was just about to go and bathe when my phone rang. My mum was calling me.
“Good morning, Mummy. How are you? How is Dad?”
“We are fine. How are you? How is Damian?”
“Mum, we are fine. I asked after your husband and you’re asking after my fiancee.” I said as I laughed heartily.
“You sound happy. What’s happening? Is Damian around? I’ll love to speak with him.”
“Mum, it’s not like I’m always moody. Damian just left. I’ll tell him to call you later.”
“I’m glad that the both of you are getting along well. You know the wedding in two weeks time. I called so that you can be updated. Your wedding gown just arrived yesterday evening.”
“Awwwn! Can I see it? Is it my perfect size? What’s the design like?” I was thrilled about the wedding gown. I’m getting married soon.
“Calm down, Girl. I know that you’re excited. You should be. I told you that Damian is nice young man. I’m glad the both of you decided to make this work. So, tell me what’s going on now.”
“Well, it’s nothing much though. He came to my place and explained things to me. He said he wanted things to work out between us. So I decided to give it a chance.” I didn’t want to mention Jade or Claire to her.
“That’s good to hear. I’m happy that you are happy. You know we have started sending out invitations. Damian’s parents are sending out their invitations too. It’s going to be a big wedding.” Mother stated.
“I can’t wait. I want to get dressed for work now. Please extend my greetings to Dad. I’ll come around by weekend. Bye.”
When I hung up, the time was 8:37 am. A waiter knocked on the door next.
“Good morning, Ma’am. The clothes you ordered have just arrived.”
“Oh, thank you very much. Keep it on the bed.”
After bathing, I got dressed and checked out of the hotel.
I decided to go to Claire’s house first, pack my clothes and go home from there before going to work. I just hope she won’t be at home now, I don’t have the strength for another round of unnecessary conversations. It’s going to be a long day for me.
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When the cab stopped me in front of Claire’s house, I had a feeling that she was at home. As I got to the door, I picked out my key to unlock the door when the door knob turned and Claire opened the door from inside. I shook visibly.
“Oh! You startled me. I… actually thought you would be at work by now.”
“I was waiting for you to return. I knew you’d come back today. I have some questions for you.” She said as she closed the door behind me when I was inside the house.
I have to avoid any question she asks me now because I don’t have the strength for any form of explanation.
“I’m sorry but I just rushed here to carry my stuffs. I’m rushing to go the store. Something urgent came up.”
The look on her face showed that she didn’t believe me but I hurried inside anyway.
I was packing my clothes into the box when she walked into the room and stood at the door.
“So, tell me what is going on.” She began.
“Nothing much, just going for work now. Someone is waiting to see me at the store. Have you seen my blue shirt?” I asked the last question to create a diversion from the conversation I knew that she wanted to start.
“It’s beside you on the bed. You know what I meant when I asked you about the recent happenings. I was not asking about work. You went to see Damian yesterday. Why?”
“Why? Did I just hear you well? You’re seriously questioning why I went out with my fiance?”
“Your fiance? And when did you start seeing him as such? I thought I asked you to stay away from Damian? That fool does not mean well.
I sprang from the bed immediately like someone that was stung by a bee and launched at Claire.
“How dare you call my boyfriend names? I will not stand here and listen to you while you say demeaning things about the man I’m getting married to. I won’t take that from you.