When Robert called my name again, I was worried he would do something terrible to me, so I ran away, and I heard him laugh from a distance. What’s his deal? I tried to call Layla to ask her some questions about Robert, but her phone was turned off.
With a heavy heart, I went outside for fresh air. From the balcony, I strolled towards our manicured garden and headed towards the swing. I missed spending time in the swing with Lee or my aunt. Speaking of which, I recalled I had something to discuss with Aunt Jenny, so I immediately dialled her phone number.
However, it was out of the coverage area. I tried again, but I got the same result. Anyway, I gave up on calling her and shifted my focus on the surroundings. While staring at the budding flower close to me, I couldn’t stop thinking about Lee. Every day, I have been checking for an article that would mention the union of Katherine Hamilton and Liam Salcedo, but I couldn’t find any write-ups.
For the nth time, I sighed in frustration. I was frustrated with myself for being so confused and weak. I wasn’t like that before, I mean, I used to be level-headed and intelligent all the time, and except for my domineering father, I was able to live just fine.
However, my experience with Lee was different, and I had no idea how to forget about him. I tried so hard, but it was some parts of my body wouldn’t cooperate. Unconsciously, my eyes dropped towards my tummy, and I placed my right hand on top of it and considered my next move. As a woman and a future mother, I should be the one to protect my child!
When I stood up from my seat, I noticed the other person standing nearby, and it wasn’t Robert. He didn’t look familiar, and I bet he’s a new staff. Another bodyguard? I sighed again when my plan to leave unnoticed seemed to be impossible…again!
On my way back to the main house, I happened to see my new fiance on the terrace, and he was on the phone. He looked so severe while talking to someone, and when he saw me, he immediately looked away.
Whoa, what an arrogant brute!
I stared daggers at his back, but when I got closer to him, I was shocked to the core! He smelled like someone from the grave! “Hmmm, Robert, I hope you don’t mind, but do you have a dead rat in your pocket?” He understood my inquiry, but instead of being offended, he just chuckled. What a terrible man!
“You smelled something on me?” He responded with a question, and then he sniffed his underarm, and the way he wrinkled his nose indicated he smelled it too, but then, he shook his head to deny it.
“Are you serious?” After I expressed my thoughts, I asked because he didn’t seem to be bothered by my critical remarks about his body odour! Rather than being appalled by the horrible scent emanating from his underarm, he dared to grin at me before sniffing his underarm…again!
“Yes. I just took a bath, Selena, so there’s nothing wrong with my smell,” he insisted.
“Oh my God, I don’t think I can continue having this kind of conversation,” I remarked while shaking my head in disbelief, and I had to squeeze my nose now and then to keep his unpleasant odour. “Why don’t you take a quick shower and don’t forget to apply some deodorant?”
“You and your sensitive nose,” he replied and sniffed it again.
“You’re disgusting!” I snapped at him for being gross, and I had the strong urge to strike him, but I was able to keep my fury under control.
“Wait!” He called, so I turned around, and the darn man almost killed me in a heart attack when he winked.
“Crazy,” I muttered under my breath before leaving him alone to save my sanity, but another person pissed me off. The bodyguard tried to be professional and kept a safe distance from me. However, the man’s presence caused my blood to boil!
I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I was startled when Robert appeared in front of me and blocked my way towards the bedroom. I arched my brows to question his motive, and he just grinned! I maintained a safe distance from him because I was frightened I might die from the horrible scent he emitted. I knew I was exaggerating when I said his aroma was out of this world, but it was true.
“We need to settle this matter, Selena,” he started.
“What is there to settle, Robert? Didn’t I make myself clear that I do not want to proceed with our ridiculous wedding? Do I have to repeat myself? How many times should I say to your face that I don’t like you? How many times should I insult your character until you understand?” Did I go overboard? When I saw how he clenched his jaw, I began to worry.
“For the record, you should be happy that I agreed to this, Selena. Stop thinking like you’re way above me because, as of the moment, you’re just a filthy woman who needs my help to save you from total ruination!”
“A soiled woman? Is that an insult to someone like me who is willing to raise my child alone? Come on, Robert! I know you agreed to this for the monetary benefit, so stop acting like you’re doing me a favour!”