Quivering Love

4

Ella's POV:

I remove myself slowly from Jai's grip, grab my robe and head to the bathroom. I stand in front of the mirror and take a long look at my reflection. Bed hair, scar and all yet I was beautifully glowing. I noticed as I began to chew on my lower lips. One thing was for sure though, I was going to leave a five star review on the lingerie's website.

I couldn't help but appreciate my look. Not to brag but God really did a good job creating me and not the scar on my face could say otherwise. I run my fingers through the scar. A sign to always remind me of choices I made that I wasn't proud of.  It was nothing too serious but it could easily be noticed when my hair was up.

Flashbacks from that night suddenly began to play in my head. Jai had walked in on us and that's where he overhead our conversation. Karma had hit me right in the face. It was like we unleashed the beast within him. The big head lamps was the last thing I saw before I blacked out. I pray I never get to see that side of him ever again.

'You lying, thirsty, wannabe, get-rich-fast girl from the slumps. Now have you seen where that got you? Better count yourself lucky he took you back.'

That voice. You can call me anything you please but that was my past and that remains in my past. That chapter is closed and the keys thrown into the depth of the sea.

'Don't be too quick to conclude.'

I shake my head trying to get the voice out of my head. I didn't even realize I was sweating profusely. I sprinkle some water on my face and then head back out. Jai was already out of the bed. He was probably downstairs looking for me. Just as I was about to step out of the room, I notice a phone on the dressing table beeping.  Must be Jai's new phone.

I pick it up to take it downstairs to him and my finger mistakenly taps on the email opening the message. I try to lock the phone and that's when my eyes lands on the amount of money that was wired to Paige. The mail was a receipt showing the money that was wired to her account. This same Paige from the other night. Why was I stressing? She could obviously be his assistant or better still his business partner but he said something about not being a charity house when her message came in the other day. Jai would never hide anything from me. 'That's so much gut coming from a sneaky person don't you think?'

"Baby are we now playing hide and seek?" Jai questioned. One could tell he was close by. I clear the message and place the phone back where I saw it.

"I made you breakfast. Nothing too extraordinary. Sunny side up just the way you like it. Added a few bacon and baked beans." he said as he pushed our room door open with the help of his foot.

"My sweet husband. Thank you so much baby." I say as I collect the tray for him and kiss him.

"I must commend the work of your assistant. Such a sweet girl I must confess. What's her name again?"

"Nora? Yes she is."

"Ohh Nora... Such a lovely name for a lovely girl."
At least I know Paige is not his secretary. I better just let sleeping dogs lie. I'm just concerned why just one transaction reciept will be sent to his email. I mean at the end of the month, every transaction made with it's receipt  during that month are usually piled up and sent to his email by his accountant. I have seen them times without number.

'You worry too much. Enjoy the moment. How many husbands serve their wives breakfast after a wild night?' my inner voice questioned.

I was overthinking things too much.

"I miss Kendrick. When is he going to be back?"

"Tonight" I watch Jai pick up his phone and after a few seconds, he looks at my side but before he catches me starting, I quickly divert my attention to my food. Something wasn't right. I just couldn't place my finger on it.

"How about I give you that massage I promised you?"

"I really should get going. I still have sketches that need to be presented."

"Oh. About that, were you able to draw any?"

"None that I like yet."

"I trust you. You'll come up with something mind blowing. At least eat something before you go."

"Just one bacon will do."

"Baby....... Come on. I didn't burn all those calories for you to dismiss my hard work just like that. I'm wounded."

"Here you go. Are you happy?"I ask as I stuff the egg in my mouth.

"Extremely."

Immediately I get to the bathroom, I switch on the shower and throw up into the W.C.

'He could be buying assets. Not everyone is like you.'
I refused to be judged by my past. I honestly wanted to forget about it but not after that look he gave me. I could definitely channel this energy into something more productive. Like my sketches. Especially now that Kendrick was off my hand.

Don't get me wrong I'm not implying he is cheating or any thing of that sort. I'm just wondering why he is wiring this so called Paige such huge amount of money.

'What if it's money for the diamonds?'
Why didn't that occur to me? I fill the bath with warm water and rose gel. Soaking usually had a way of calming me down.
'Very funny coming from someone that once couldn't even boast of a shower.'

I get your point. I was wretched. Well not any more so suck it up already because now I can afford a thousand and one showers. Just like that the voice was gone and I was successfully able to take a peaceful bath.

This is it. Finally, the design I was looking forward to creating. Afterall, I still have my gift intact. The rest of the day goes by in a blur.