The Beast Within

Ten

After The Honeymoon...

Our honeymoon was sadly over and it was time for us to go home. I enjoyed my honeymoon. It was the best vacation I've been on and Riley was absolutely amazing. Our last day ended with a bang and I was so excited to be back home with my family.

I felt so tired when we landed that we went straight home and I went straight to sleep. I was up now getting ready for a dinner Riley set up with Ralph and his girlfriend. He says he wants me and Ralph to get to know each other in case something happens, he can be my emergency contact.

I was upstairs in our large bathroom getting ready. Since it's a dinner, I wanted to look appropriate but not too much. Riley hired a chef to cook our dinner so I didn't have to do it, thank goodness.

The bathroom door opened as I was placing on some makeup. It was Riley. He was in his classes white button shirt and brown pants.

"Hey, you." He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed the top of my head.

I smile. "Hi," I greeted. "When is Ralph coming?" I asked him.

"He called and said they should be here in another fifteen minutes," he replied.

"They? Is someone else coming with him?"

"Yes, actually. He's bringing his wife, Veronica," he nodded.

"Oh," I turn back to the mirror, finishing my mascara. "Was she at the wedding?" I asked him.

"No," he replied. "I believe she was out of town at her parent's home."

I nodded. "Okay, cool." I finished up my mascara and checked myself in the mirror. I placed my box braids in a huge bun, not wanting to have to deal with it down. I need to get my hair down. I want to get butterfly locs this time, though and not just braids. "I need to schedule an appointment for my hair."

Riley looked up at me in the mirror. "Why? I love your braids," he commented.

I chuckled. I turned around to face him and wrapped my arms around his waist. "It needs to get done, babe. It's been in for like 4 months now," I told him. He smiled and kissed my lips.

"Let's go downstairs," he says. "The chef is probably done preparing our meal." I nodded and he took my hand and we walked downstairs together. The chef was still downstairs, it looked like he was garnishing.

"Hi," I greeted, waving at the chef.

"Good evening, mademoiselle," he greeted back. I smiled. "Mr. Platte, your dinner is now ready to be served."

Riley nodded. "Thank you, Chef Johnny, for preparing our dinner for us," he said to the chef. "We appreciate you coming out and doing this for us," he added.

"Of course, Mr. Platte," the chef replied. He grabbed his coat and walked to the door. "You two have an amazing night!"

"You too. Thanks again!" I called back as he walked out of the door. I couldn't stop looking at all of the food. It all looks so good and amazing.

"Are you excited to meet Veronica?" Riley asked me, wrapping his arms around my waist, kissing my shoulder and neck.

"Yeah, I am," I told him. I turn around and wrapped my arms around him, hugging him. We stayed in our embrace until there was a knock on our front door. "They're here!" I squealed.

I grabbed his hand in mine and we walked to the front door together. I unlocked and opened the door, revealing Ralph who I've already met and a girl beside him. She was my height, probably a little bit taller and had fair tan skin and black hair.