Chapter 54 TO OUR BED
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What is it really that he wanted to talk about?
I couldn't think of any one reason, My mind keeps on guessing as I pace back and forth in my room, anxiously.
KNOCK… KNOCK… KNOCK…
The knock on the door stops my pacing and I shout, "Come in."
Miss Celine enters with a huge box in her hand, it's wrapped in a bow like a gift.
"What is this?" I ask Miss Celine curiously as she placed the box on my bed, "You need to pull this, and then you will know." She says with a smile and I wonder what this huge box carries?
I pull the ribbon that is wrapped in a bow on the top and just like that the box opens and my eyes light up as I see a dress inside it, I pick it up quickly, inspecting it, It's a round neck, long pleated sleeveless dress, there is also a matching belt for the dress. It's deep red but it gives the vibe of orange too...
I touch the fabric, it's chiffon, smooth, and light. "Who send this?" I ask Miss Celine as I pick up the sandals from inside the box.
"Your husband, who else." Miss Celine chuckles and I stop dumbfounded...
"There is a note too," Miss Celine tells me as she peeks inside the box.
There was indeed a note placed inside the box, I pick it up, and read out loud, "Don't sleep, Wait for me."
I blush and Miss Celine makes a weird sound of teasing me, She doesn't know that we have not really begun our married life and that is why her reaction is justified, everyone would think the same, this dress, sandals everything points at a fine date night but I know deep inside this is not any date but something huge that my husband is going to do.
This could be the end of our marriage or maybe the last day of mine in the mansion? I don't know, I couldn't think of any worse possibility at the moment.
"Miss, you could rest for some time and then I will prepare a bath for you." Miss Celine says excitedly and I suppress the urge to roll my eyes at her. Nothing magical and romantic is going to happen tonight, Miss Celine.
But I don't have the strength to explain everything because I know no matter what I say she would never believe me.
As suggested by Miss Celine, I try to take a nap but Nah… the curiosity seems to grow in my heart with each passing second and I couldn't sleep at all.
I stare at the dress that is placed on the edge of the bed with sandals on it, why Andrew has sent such a beautiful dress for me, and why I should be prepared for tonight?
The nervousness upsets me more and more and I couldn't help but again start pacing in my room.
At 10'o clock, Miss Celine enters and drags me into the washroom to soak my body in a warm bath filled with essential oil that makes my body soft and fragrant.
I feel uneasy as the time starts to come near, I know deep inside that Andrew is going to disappoint me definitely and I feel frightened as the time gets closer.
"Beautiful…" Miss Celine smiles at me, I also squeeze out a small smile while looking at myself in the mirror, the dress feels a little loose but as I wear a belt on my waist it looks perfect, I am not wearing makeup but just a red lipstick to match my outfit.
That too Miss Celine forces me to, I am not in the mood to glam up myself I am literally on pins and needles and I am desperate, frightened, and curious to know what my husband needs to talk about with me.
I hope he won't disappoint me.
"Miss I am leaving now." Miss Celine informs and I nod my head, she leaves after 9 but today she gets late because of me. She leaves after giving me a polite smile. I take a second look at myself and then look for my wedding ring.
Today, I should wear it, but as I open the drawer I am not able to find my ring, I keep looking but am still unable to find it, even Miss Celine has left now so I can get no help. Sighing, frustrated I give up the idea to look for the ring in the whole room.
Wearing my sandals, I go down to the ground floor, I am all alone in a huge mansion, not really alone, Miss Celine is in her quarter and if I'll call her she will arrive here immediately but it will take at least ten minutes for her to reach here.
I sit on the sofa, patiently waiting for my husband, the clock strikes 11 and my heart starts to beat with an irregular rhythm. The utter silence in the mansion is killing me, still, I sit patiently, feeling tired from the wait, I lay down on the sofa, and slowly blinking my eyes, I fall into sleep unknowingly.
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RING… RING… RING…
My phone's ringing echo in the mansion and startles me, I wake up and look at my phone's screen that flashes my husband's name, "Hello.." I greet in a hoarse voice.
"Tessy, come to the crystal room." He says and then ends the call. I stare at my phone dumbfounded, my mind still disoriented where am I? Is it night or day? I look at the time on my phone and it shows 3 minutes less to turn 12 am, that means it's still night so I slept for like forty minutes I guess.
My husband's words come to my mind and I get up immediately, "The Crystal Room." I murmur and as I walk to the door, I catch my reflection in an antique glass piece, I smooth my messy hair and then my dress, wiping the little saliva at the corner of my mouth.
I finally walk to the door, I stop as I touch the doorknob, Taking a deep breath, I twist it. Ok, Tess, this is it.
I open the door wide and see a table filled with flowers, roses, and others, I walk curiously towards it and find a huge box placed in the center. Curiously, I pick it up and then open it, "Ahh…" The light reflects in the crystal room and I turn blind momentarily.
CLICK…
The light in the room gets dim and finally, I see properly what the box is carrying. It's the same ruby necklace that I had designed a few days before. So does Andrew want to show me this?
I sigh with relief thinking of this and then soon that makes me remind of my husband, where is my husband?
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…" My husband's voice comes from behind me and I turn in shock.
My husband is kneeling on one knee, he has a ring in his hand, my wedding ring?
"Tessa Will, I, Andrew Jack sincerely apologize for all my rude and indifferent behavior toward you, I am hoping that you will forgive me and from now on we will be able to begin our married life and cherish all the moments of our lives together…"
He says calmly, he is wearing a suit, a grey suit, looking dashing, I couldn't take my eyes off him, this is what I had dreamt always, my fairytale in which Andrew would propose to me by sitting on his one knee.
"Will you accept me as your husband, Tessy?" He asks and my eyes start to fill with happy tears as I nod, and then reply in a hoarse voice, "YES" stretching my hand for him to take.
He holds my hand with a charming smile that brightens up my dull heart instantly making it alive, putting on my ring, he kisses the back of my hand and as he stands, he pulls a little string, and the roses rain down on me as I gasp in surprise and joy.
He smiles, standing back and taking the moment to admire me briefly. I smile shyly when I notice his intent gaze on me, he holds my hand and then pulls me out of the mansion.
We stand at the gate and he raises his hand, I look at him confused, he stands behind me and then turns my face to one side, He points at the dark sky and there I see the firework starts.
The dark sky starts to light up with beautiful colors, yellow, green, red, orange, my eyes stay fixed on the sky, astonished, I smile widely looking at the beautiful view and everything seems extra special when I look at the ring in my finger and the hands that have wrapped around my waist.
I hold Andrew's hands leaning back at him, we watch the firework together in silence and peace.
"Do you like it?" He whispers in my ears and I nod with a smile.
"I am sorry, I couldn't do much to celebrate your birthday." He says hesitantly and I tilt my head, "This is enough for me, I don't want much." He looks pleased by my reply as he kisses my forehead and then takes me back home.
"The gift time," He says looking excited as he picks up the necklace and shows me, "How does it look?"
"Lovely." I praise, "Not more than my wife," He smiles and then puts the necklace on my neck gently. He then kisses my neck making me shudder as he takes a step back. "Let's cut the cake," He then hands me the knife and brings a small cake with multiple candles lit upon it.
I feel impressed by his preparations, for how long has he been preparing all these things? I thought as I take the knife from his hand, absentmindedly, and then we cut the cake.
He feeds me the cake and before I am able to feed him, he leans down and kisses me, when he pulls away, he smirks, "It's tasty," and I blush shyly.
"When did you prepare all this?" I ask him, surprised.
"Since Ann left…" He replies and then asks, "You have eaten your dinner?"
I nod my head in response, and suddenly I am up in his arms, "Ahh… Andrew.." I gasp, frightened.
"Hubby… This is what you are going to call me from now on, Tessy." he says, he looks full of joy and happiness, "Hubby, where are you taking me?" I ask him softly.
"To our bed.." He replies making my body turns red from the hidden meaning behind his words.
Is he finally taking me to bed as his wife?
