At 7:28pm
Oriena's POV
You'd think a girl with a sheet mask to her face,a humidifier,massaging chair and Matcha latte would be at peace? No,I was anything but at peace.it was almost 7:30 and Andre wasn't back,we'd had a bad morning and I couldn't be at ease this way...what if he didn't come home tonight?
Getting off the massage chair,I headed to the kitchen to refill my drink when I heard the door click and there he was
"Welcome back" I chirped sweetly hugging him "thanks" he hummed but he didn't hug me back. the moment I let go,he headed to his room.
He couldn't still be upset?
The urge to find out took over and my feet found it's way to his door which was opened ajar "Dre,you're not still upset about this morning?" I drawled
"I'm not" was all he gave me so I pried
"Doesn't look like it,I'm sorry Cariño.. I just snapped when I saw that article" I pleaded as he took off his hoodie to reveal the white fitted vest underneath that clung to his gentle muscular frame
" you know the nature of my job Oriena,I even smile at a girl and it's in the tabloids so why now did you choose to react?"
Because I hate her!
" I don't know but I'm sorry,I trust you but you know I get possessive of you"
"And that's cute sometimes but you went overboard today" he whispered,standing right in front of me with all his musky scent engulfing me "sorry" I whispered back as the space between us became nonexistent making me place a hand on his firm chest "you're forgiven,just don't act out like that again" he demanded placing a hand on my waist making me take in a sharp breath "what's for dinner?"
Really?!
"Uh uh Mashed potatoes and steak" I stuttered making him laugh a bit "cool,I'll have a little since it's late"
"Cool" and I reached out to claim what was mine;his lips and he let me.
He teased me time and time again making me bite softly on his lips as he held me tighter. I wanted more but I knew he would never let us go past this and if this was the only way I'd have the guy I love,I'd take it..
Camille's POV
"Cam sweetie,I'm so glad the tabloids have forsaken the whole event finally" my mum cheeringly spoke at the table digging into the salmon in front of her
"It's really a relieve darling,with Valerie's help we made sure that all the articles concerning the issue are down under and will stay that way" Dad added with assurance.
Yayyy..
You'd think I'd be relieved? No,I wasn't relieved and I didn't know
why.everything wasn't just aligning how I wanted,nothing was working at all,it was always this and that and this!
With him
I couldn't stand it,at this point that issue was old news in our dictionary but I guess not for them,they were cleaning up my mess while I was out there. Sure,maybe I was being dramatic or over thinking it but at this point all I could do was feel.
At this point we weren't even just trying to be strangers,we were becoming strangers who couldn't share the same space,he was making us strangers who couldn't share the same space "Camille Morgan!are you listening to us?"
"Huh?" I whipped my head to the voice of my mum who was giving me a disapproving look "you don't space out at the dining table,it's the one place we get to talk after a long day" my dad scolded "sorry sir" was all I whispered
"It's fine darling,you're probably tired and need rest" mum advised rubbing my shoulder.
I do...I am tired
"Can I be excused?" My parents just looked at me with the look of questions and worry but the didn't pry for which I was grateful "we cool Cam?" Dad asked softly,it was his way of asking if I was okay "we cool Dad" he nodded as I got up from the table as a maid came to clear it up which I thanked her for,we had four maids in the house but I never really kept track of their name or faces cause they were almost never here only on busy days for us and we couldn't get things done,you could call it maids for rent.
Giving them both a brief hug,my feet led me to bed which I sunk into exhaustedly. Not bothering to check my phone,I placed it on my side drawer not before putting it on airplane mode.
As I adjusting into the bed I lazily took my black satin scarf from under my pillow to wrap my hair,I always kept it there so it could always be within reach during tired times like this.
I tossed and turned on the bed but I couldn't sleep.turning my lamp on,I got up to use the bathroom and when I looked in the mirror it was a pleasant site;a disheveled scarf,tired face and stray braids sticking out.
Perfect
The more I looked the more I didn't even know what exactly what was the problem but a change was needed,if I wanted to sleep then something needed to be done and with girls,a little makeover was just the antidote so I opened my soap rack and took a comb and pair of scissors...
*****
Skye's POV
"Oh my shaylaaa,you took out your braids"I hissed at Theo's squeal making me takeoff my headphones to ask the dumbass what the noise was for but I got my answer before I could ask....she carried herself in demure confidence with her hair in an Afro,rocking a yellow top,dark jeans and a red heel and a red head band to match,she looked like a 90's model and I was all for it.
"Yeah yeah,girl needed a new look" she affirmed with a flirty smile,flaunting her fro "why did you do it?" I asked with my eyes on her "I just needed my hair to breath,it was last minute though so I couldn't deep condition it and all"
Half lies and truths
My guts knew deep down she wasn't saying the real reason but it wasn't my place to press and I wouldn't "you look beautiful" was all I said making her flaunt herself even more, so I messed with her fro a little earning my hand a smack "watch it dude,you almost messed up our hair" Theo hollered trying to copy her sassy hand smack making the three of us laugh "aight folks,I have classes that I'm pretty sure Lucy is already in...bye boys" on that note she strutted to class with a lollipop in her mouth.
I stared at her silhouette intensely,something was up with her and I had a feeling that there was a reason for these fleeting changes or someone
"Even if you stare at her Afro long enough you won't just grow one" Theo said lazily leaning on the car "shut up"