I believe we all need to calm down, I wanted to say but bit back my tongue as I met Duncan's eyes. He was scowling at me.
For the love of God, I just want to spend some time with my husband before kids. Is there anything wrong with that?I turned away from him and focused my attention on the two main characters in the room—Susie and Father Ryland.I feared one of his veins might pop if he kept on turning more red with anger.I glared at Susie but the darn girl barely acknowledged me. Ugh! Typical Susie."Susie, you need to apologize to this honorable council for that foul language you use here," Father Ryland stressed the word "foul" like it was a curse on his tongue.Susie made a face, her phone directly in front of Father's face. "Guys, it's not a crime to use the word 'shit' in the church, it's just an exclamation word."She was doing a live video and was sharing personal information with the public! The nerve of this girl.I facepalmed, then quietly stood up and snatched the phone away from her unsuspecting hands. "I apologize on her behalf, Father. Please continue."Sitting down quietly I ignored the missiles Susie shot my way and focused on the council overlooking even my boyfriend and his sorry ass witness.They could all...er...fly away? That's better than what I had in mind."Mr. Meade, we're yet to hear your view on Miss Parker's opinion on children," Deacon two prompted the question again.I resisted rolling my eyes. Why couldn't he just say 'offer your view' he had to go say such a long sentence.I peered at Duncan from beneath my lashes and saw him give a broad smile. Fake, if you ask me."I accept her opinion, of course." He widened his smile that didn't reach his eyes.Creepy, I thought."Excellent. Now we may proceed," Deacon one declared, "How will you both handle your relationships with your families?"Duncan cleared his throat and gave a nervous smile. "It's going to be alright with me and Hailey's grandmother."Deacon one smiled mischievously, "I understand Hailey's granny isn't very agreeable."Witness snickered, "Agreeable indeed!"I glared at him. I call him to witness because I don't know his name except for his first name which I hate, I mean who calls himself 'Lowell' sounds like well to me."I and Granny Maggie get along well," Duncan replied with a note of finality in his tone.Deacon one fixed his gaze on me.I smiled, "Duncan's parents and I get along well but right now they aren't in town and they won't be for a while. There isn't any problem with our families, we all get along well."Father Ryland nodded, still jotting down some things in his diary.Whatever was he writing? I longed to ask."What does spirituality mean to you?" Deacon two asked in a voice that screamed "Holy!"If there was any topic Duncan detested It was this. I watched him as he ran his hands through his hair for the second time today. When he answered the question his voice sounded strained."Spirituality is something we all have in us and I believe I have it in me." That was it, his answer.Deacon two was aghast at his short unbearable answer so he turned to me for comfort. I willingly obliged."Spirituality talks about our spiritual connection with God. It's very essential in marriage because God is the foundation and author of marriage. So I and Duncan will always seek the face of God before making any decisions." I smiled when the council gave me an approving nod.Susie yawned loudly, "Aren't we done yet?"Everyone ignored her. Ouch!Father Ryland removed his glasses and dabbed his brows before smiling at us. "You both have done excellently well in this first section, I reckon it's time you all take a break and be back in the next twenty minutes."The scrapping of the chair was heard even before he finished his speech and I glared at Susie as she virtually ran out of the room leaving us behind.I left the room quietly with the rest of the occupants. My heart was finally at peace now that I knew that the questions were almost over."Can we talk?" I heard Duncan's voice beside me.Nodding, I followed him to the other side of the Church. "What's up?"He eyed me. "There's something important you should know."I whined, "Are you seriously going to bring this up again?"He looked at me bewildered, "Bring what up?"I rolled my eyes. Way to look, confused dude."The children's topic."He smiled, "That wasn't what I was talking about. I wanted to tell you something else."I relaxed, "Okay, I'm all ears.""So you see there's this...""The break is over guys!" Susie's loud voice ceased our discussion."Let's go, honey. You can tell me after the interview." In my excited state, as I dragged him off, I didn't see him run his hands through his hair for the third time today.~~~~*"Is that a relevant question?"I was flustered as I stared at the deaconess one with wide eyes. I'm not going to discuss my sex life right now especially since I didn't even have one."Mr. Meade, any question asked during this interview is relevant!" The grim tone of Father Ryland gave Duncan the answer to his awaiting question.I grimaced. "What was the question again?"Deaconess one scowled at me. "What does sex mean for the both of you," then she fixed a piercing gaze on Duncan, "Please answer the question, Mr. Meade.""Sex means nothing to us, I've never touched her before," he answered.If I didn't know better I would be jumping in joy thinking he was proud of it. I was the only one that heard the venom in those words.Father Ryland stared at me with a smile. "Is this true, Hailey?"I nodded my head feeling self-conscious. My eyes darted to the ground as a small blush crept on my face."That's nothing to be ashamed of, it's the best gift you can give to your future husband," Father Ryland explained eagerly.I heard a snort and heard Susie's mumbled voice, "You're preaching to the choir, Mister."I glared at her while the council pretended not to have heard her."How do you look at your bride's spending? Is it greater than her savings?" Deaconess two inquired.I pondered on the question for a while, I spend mostly on groceries and I have a savings box in my house. I know that's archaic and all but it's my life savings only to be opened on my wedding night."Hailey isn't extravagant at all if that's what you're inquiring," Duncan replied, "She saves way better than me."Deaconess two regarded me with a strange look, "I suppose you're alright with your fiancé's excessive spending?"I heard a groan beside me then Duncan interrupted, "I didn't say because she saves better than I do that makes me extravagant!"Deaconess two smiled eerily, "That is for Hailey to decide."I smiled nervously. So maybe Duncan can be a bit impulsive in his spending but that doesn't make him extravagant. It was his money after all."No, Duncan isn't extravagant, he spends wisely and saves accordingly.""Touching, isn't this over yet?" Susie asked, her tone laced with sarcasm.Once again, she was ignored. When will she learn to shut up!Deaconess one proceeded with the next question, "How are you going to handle your finances?"Duncan threw his head back and laughed, "These questions are so ridiculous."Deaconess one smiled a little too brightly at him if you ask me but since no one asked, "Indeed they are so answer them."Duncan shrugged. "Sure I'll take care of all financial expenses in the house besides she's not working so I believe if she gets a job and wants to help out in the house it's her choice."Deaconess one turned to me, "And you're okay with this, Hailey?"No, I'm not okay. I wanna help out too, but I kept my mouth shut because I had no job yet."Sure, it's fine," I replied instead."How will you resolve family conflict?" Deaconess two asked.Duncan shrugged. "We barely argue but when we do, it's just for a few minutes and we resolve it.""How?" Deaconess two pressed on.Duncan frowned. I could tell he was thinking of what to say seeing as our only disagreement had only been about sex and it wasn't what we were going to discuss with her."We are good, okay we don't have any issues whatsoever but should in case we do, I'm sure we can resolve it amicably."So once again, I was left to salvage the situation. "We argue over trivial things and we resolve it by talking about it."The council clapped at our answers and finally, I realized it was over."Congratulations to you both," Father Ryland beamed at us."So that's all?" Susie questioned curiously."That's all, Susie," Father replied in an icy tone.Susie was unperturbed as she bounced happily away from the room but not before yelling, "Remember our deal, Hailey."Duncan gave me a quizzical look, "What deal?"I shrugged, "Never mind, it's just girl talk."He nodded then smiled at him, leading me towards—witness? No freaking way."Why are you taking me to him?" I asked, attempting to hide the curiosity in my voice.I'm not gonna lie, I'm damn curious about who this guy is."To meet someone," was the vague reply I got.The witness saw us and his smile widened. "Is this the girl you're talking about?" I noticed he was referring to Duncan and implying I was the girl?Duncan smiled at him. "Yes, Sir."This is the part where I whack someone with my fist. "Duncan, what is going on here?""Meet my boss, Hailey," he replied, smiling at the witness.Ugh! He's the boss. No wonder he's so cocky, I felt he gave off bossy vibes though. But what does that have to do with me?I glared at him. "Hello."He smiled broadly, "Duncan brought her to my place for dinner tonight."He ignored me! Like what the actual fuck!! No offense to swearing but I'm shocked. Somebody color me shocked 'cause I'm about to faint right away.Suddenly, I remembered something. "Duncan, I can't go."He ignored me. "We'll be there for sure."Witness turned and strolled away calling over his shoulder, "See you tonight, Duncan don't be late.""I won't, Sir!" My boyfriend yelled back."You won't of course because I'm not coming," I stated firmly.He glared at me. "Yes, you are!" He insisted.I shook my head furiously. "Tomorrow okay but tonight I've got a deal to hold up."He stared at me surprised as I strode off. Tonight, I've got a deal with the devil."Father Ryland said you did excellently well in today's class, Hailey."I nodded, still frowning at grandma. She had yet to tell me where she had gone this morning."Why the frown honey? You did not enjoy yourself?" She asked me worriedly.My excuse of a friend scoffed, "There's nothing to enjoy in that boring place."Granny turned her piercing eyes to Susie, "Indeed. I was told what an excellent orator you were today."Susie grinned, "You know you can always count on me granny to make you proud."I rolled my eyes. Soon she would realize that granny was making a mockery of her."Yes," Granny nodded, a glint in her eyes, "Proud enough to have been excluded from all conversations."Right, grandma did it."Granny, I wasn't excluded, they just didn't want to talk to me," Susie sulked.Granny turned to me ignoring her, "What is the problem, sweetie?""Where did you go to that was so important, granny?" I inquired curiously.I saw something flash across her face then it disappeared immediat
🎶 Wake up! Wake up!! Wake up!!! 🎶I groaned as I tossed around on the bed trying to locate the source of my nap interruption.I located the darn phone under my pillow, right beside my ear where it was blaring off the alarm ringtone.My phone flashed at 9:30 pm and I released a string of curses that should granny hear it she'd probably die from a heart attack.Curses and damnation upon Susie!Turning off my phone, I went into the bathroom and took a quick shower. As quietly as a mouse, I crept into my room without making a sound, and opened my wardrobe, pulling out the pieces Susie gave me, calling it a dress.Fucking bloody hell!Please, allow me to curse to my heart's content tonight, I'm pissed as hell right now and the cause of my anger will be in front of my house soon.Peering at the silk fabric in my hand, I pulled it over my head and winced at how tight the dress was.It clung to every inch of my body, revealing all my curves in a way that would tempt a man to sin, the emeral
🎶 Red cups and sweaty bodies everywhere 🎶I looked around and saw they all had red cups in their hands and they were all sweaty.🎶Hands in the air like we don't care 🎶They didn't care, else they won't be here in this noisy place. The music was noisy.🎶 'Cause we came to have so much fun now 🎶Fun? They were having fun by smoking and grinding bodies together?"For once admire the scenery and stop over analyzing everything," the voice of the devil—Susie echoed in my ears.I glared at her. This is what she called scenery? This poorly lit place flashing with multiple color lights that were harmful to the eyes, loud music that could blow your eardrums, tons of sweaty bodies grinding together, alcohol in abundance, hormonal teenagers making out, outrageous games—the list was endless. So this ain't scenery.I felt a tug and saw a random guy was holding my wrist. Dude, let go."You look hot!" He yelled through the loud music.I glared at him. "Let me go!"He chuckled, his breath stank
I groaned holding my head in my hand as I sat up on the bed. Wait—a bed? How did I get to bed?My eyes flew open instantly and I regretted it as the sun rays almost blinded me."Ow! This Sun is a bitch!" I growled."Keep your voice down for fucksake!" Another familiar voice growled beside me.I pried my eyes open and saw Susie snoring lightly on my bed. My grandma was sitting down on the recliner chair in my room."Holy mother of Mary!" I yelled when I locked eyes with her."Have mercy on you!" She yelled back at me.Susie sat up rubbing her eyes, "What's all this ruckus about?"I stared at granny, my heart pounding in fear. Did she know what happened last night? How had I gotten back home? I just can't seem to remember anything.I shot Susie a questioning look, she shrugged."Granny, good morning," I greeted timidly."Good afternoon, Hailey," she replied."Why are you sitting over there granny?" Susie asked in a teasing tone.Granny glared at her. "It's none of your business."I ment
Did I slap a handsome guy kneeling in front of me asking for my hand in marriage?I heard a clap and whirled around just in time to see a man with an imposing aura step into the house. He was clapping and laughing.He was tall with black hair, not a single trace of gray hair. He had steel blue eyes just like Xavier's own. He was pretty muscular, must have been a hottie during his days in his youthful age.Closely following behind him was a woman, a blonde woman. She was beautiful in an artificially loud way and had a bitchy aura.I could tell that she was one of those cheerleaders that oppressed nerds and as if to confirm my claim she rolled her eyes when she saw the scene before her.A hot guy kneeling and clutching his cheeks and me looking flustered—oh add Duncan that just stepped out of what I presume to be the visitor's bathroom and the scenario is complete."Wonderful, I love this girl." I heard the man's voice. He stepped close to me and patted my hair.Xavier stood up, shootin
I glanced nervously at the Mercedes parked in front of the house. It's not every day you get to lie to your granny face and leave with an unknown person.But today I'm leaving home to go live with a total stranger.In my opinion, granny would disown me as her granddaughter, she'd tell me in her own words, "None of the Parkers bring shame to their family," so here I am, clutching my box handle, my excited friend who doesn't know the truth of what's going on and my granny who for some reason seems to know more than she's letting me know escorted me to the car.Duncan stepped out of the car and flashed granny a fake smile. He too looked pretty nervous and I could see that he was avoiding granny's eyes.Finally, we bade her goodbye and the car pulled out of the house and drove towards the Lowell apartment.I couldn't help but feel scared and excited at the same time. Duncan kept quiet when I began to brief a shocked Susie."Why didn't he choose me?" She whined shamelessly, "I will kill to
Sometimes it's best not to recount the horrors you've had to face. You guys don't expect me to tell you what happened after I spilled my drink on Mr. Grumpy's pants but I guess you all have the right to know.The rest of the car ride was eerily quiet and not even the music could break the quietness as the rest of the songs that were playing in the speaker were Billie Elish's album. I love Billie but there's something about the tune of her songs most times that's scary. Like all the good girls go to hell or the bad guy.I mean why would she say good girls go to hell? Maybe I'll ask her now that I'm in Vegas.Yes, people we've just arrived in Las Vegas and our limo was cruising into a top-notch elegant castle for this could not be called a house.I was currently staring at the architectural design of the house. It was coated with milk-white paint and had glittering tiles around the walls. The floor of the house was tarred like a tarred road!Who is this guy?!Turns out my bestie was th
I ran out of my room quickly and saw Susie in the sitting room with Brenda having another show-off? This was becoming way too much and annoying, I thought as I raced towards them."What is going on here?" I asked once I had successfully raced down through the stairs."Nothing, we're just having fun," Susie replied grinning mischievously.I saw how Brenda narrowed her eyes at her, "Fun?"Yeah, it doesn't look like they were having fun from the scream I heard from my room."What did you do, Susie?" I asked her in a tight voice.She rolled her eyes at me, "Nothing?"Brenda gave an exasperated sigh, "Your friend thought it was funny to put a dead cockroach in my shoes!"I glared at Susie as she chuckled but kept a straight face the moment she caught my eye."I'm so sorry that she put in a dead cockroach, Mrs. Lowell." I would have preferred a live one but I kept quiet.She huffed angrily and walked off while I dragged Susie into my room."Why did you do that?" I glared at her.She burst i