The Contract

Chapter 94-The Invitation

PEARL'S P.O.V

I groaned and turned, my head pounding heavily with an ache. I sighed and opened my eyes, my hair in my face, I moved it away and was staring at an unfamiliar ceiling.

I shot up from the bed immediately, where was I? I glanced around the room, my eyes shot to the window, it was day.

Oh my gosh! I jumped down from the bed, I was still in my outfit from yesterday. Did I pass out at Bella's house? Am I being serious right now? Can I be any less of a burden? Everything I do is a cry for help!

I was like some helpless and needy relative, how can I do this to myself? I really had to get drunk last night! Who knows what I said or do?!

I have to get out of here, I grabbed my bag and shoes and headed out. I slowly stepped into the hall and saw nor heard no one. I continued down the stairs. I couldn't believe I kept Jeffrey waiting all night.

I just hoped he's still out there or I'll be dashing out of here like I had a one night stand. I stepped into the last floor and heard voices, oh shit!

I slowly tiptoed to the open doorway, it was the kitchen, I peeped in to see Bella and Derrick. She leaned back on the counter with a mug in hand and he stood in front of her.

Gosh, I was such an embarrassment!

"... we should talk about this properly" he said as she took a sip. "I know but can you stop trying to change my mind?"

"Bella, I'm not tryna change your mind, I just want us to reason together and-"

"Bella! Derrick!" Someone called out and my gaze shot back, they both turned too. "Over here, Mom!" Bella answered.

Oh shit! My mother was here! Can this morning get any worst? I scurried out of the way and went back to where I came from but she was heading through there.

"Shit shit shit!" I ran round a pillar and stood still, she stopped and peeked in. "Bella?"

"Over here, Mom!" She waved her over to the kitchen, what was she doing here this early? I would also be asked the same question if I was found.

I let out a sigh as she continued through the halls, I waited before dashing down and I appeared in the living room.

"Pearl?" I froze immediately and turned around to see both my Mother, Bella and Derrick.

Kill me now, right now!

My mother was staring with wide eyes, "You're awake. You should join us for breakfast" Bella suggested, I couldn't make up any statement because of the embarrassment.

"It's unusual seeing you this early, Pearl. I'm glad you could stay over" Derrick spoke up too but I knew he didn't mean that, he was mocking me.

I pushed out a little smile, "what are you doing here?!" My mother exclaimed.

"She passed out here last night after we had few drinks" Bella answered, chuckling lightly. Oh boy, I wouldn't hear the end of this!

"I gotta go!" With that I ran the hell out of there and heaved once I saw Jeffrey by the car, he pulled the door open for me and I got in. "You're a life saver, drive!"

He got in and we immediately drove out.

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I couldn't get the event of this morning out of my head, how could I embarrass myself in front of my mother and Derrick? Shit!

They already thought the worst of me and how would it sound to anyone when they hear I spent the night at my sister's place?!

I'm supposed to be married for crying out loud!