Neglected Marriage

1.My parents are coming.

Mr and Mr's Stella ate seated in their comfortable relatively large house in America in the year of our lord 1886.
. They sat quietly eating their dinner as they have done for the past four years. Married for benefit. Both of them married because their parents couldn't trust each other enough to do business without leverage. They now know if they back stab each other their children will suffer . And quite possibly their future grandchildren.

She eyed Mr Stella, from one end of the table. She was afraid to speak. She had been planning to talk to him all day. And as always he was busy ,now he was just reading the paper. The only time to speak.

She drank get water from her glass then said after gathering her wits.

Mr Stella was a terrifying man indeed.
",Mr Stella".she called .
",Yes".he answered just as quietly but because of his voice, his deep baritone voice sounded as though a growl. He did not bother to look up from his paper .

She swallowed.
",I need money. Perhaps 20 dollars. "she said.
He folded one corner of the paper and his brilliant blue eyes looked on her green ones and he asked after a while going back to his paper.
",Are not satisfied with what you have been provided with? ".he asked.

",No. I am. It is just I need the Money to buy jewelry ".she answered.

",Jewelry. Why ? Are you going somewhere ?", he asked giving her a short glance and back to reading his paper.

",No ,none of that. My parents are coming . And I want to buy a necklace and bracelet so I can tell them you bought them for me. You know husbands do that all the time Mr Stella. "
She concluded and his countenance changed and he looked at seriously.
",Your parents are coming here to do what? ".he asked.

",To visit us, well you because for two years I visited them without you. So they haven't seen you since our wedding."she answered.
He put his paper away.
",Why am I now only hearing about this? ".He looked at her directly.
She breathed in harshly at the sight of those crystal blue orbs in the dim light.
His handsomeness never ceased to amaze her .

",The letter only arrived yesterday and you've been very busy today ,I asked Matheo if you had space for me
It appears now is the only appointed time in which I could talk to you ".she explained with a blank face although inside she was quavering.
",Matheo ,fetch 25 dollars and leave them in Mrs Stella's chambers ".he called.
Matheo dutifully bowed and left to do his masters bidding. He was tall and large with thick muscles . But did his masters bidding such as a docile maiden would.

",Mrs Stella ,I am leaving on a preplanned business conference in new York. I will return in five days time. "he informed standing up.
She called ",My parents said we are to expect them in four days. "she said.

",They shall arrive a day prior to my arrival. I leave tonight. See you then ".
He looked at her.
She nodded just as Always and he left.

She watched as the carriage moved further away from her. Making a subtle disturbance of noise on the cobble stones leading out of their drive way. She stood on the patio. Then she had someone clearing their throat.
",Mrs Stella, please get inside it is awfully chilli ".
She turned to see her personal maid.
A little distant but just as kind . The few people she talks to.
",Of course Meridith. "she followed her inside with the two guards outside the door closing it and standing guard.

She had no idea why he left often. Or what he did for a living .Or why she has yet to he announced in public to be his wife. She has yet to go on such occasions for Mr Stella was always busy  and said she couldn't attend alone.
Or more why there were guards and why they seemed to increase when Mr Stella left.
She left with her thoughts plagued like so.

The next day she rode in her Carriage to  the city. She has been there only in passing when going to family gatherings Mr Stella's  family would host. Suffice it to say she's never been to any shops here.

She got to the jewelry shop .She had Meridith with her and once they entered the shop, a guard entered  after them and stood on her right.
",I am alright ,no one will harm me here ".she spoke .
",I apologise Mrs Stella but I am under strict instructions to be by your side. At all times in public ".he spoke clearly and professionally.
He was quiet handsome and tall. Tall like her husband.

She nodded. She couldn't fight her husband.
She walked to the shop tender.
",Good day sir ".she called to the man over the table counter, with a balding head and glasses on his face. ",Hello Missy. Can I help you ".he smiled at her warmly.
She smiled as well. She hasn't seen a warm smile in a while.
",Thank you . I need a jewelry piece . A necklace and bracelet .They must not match though. Something elegant that you'd use to charm a lady ".She said.
"You British Missy? ",he asked.
",Yes, how did you know ?".she asked eyes narrowing.
",You have a thick accent. You just arrived in America.?".he asked.
",Nay. I have been here for about four years. "she answered .
He nodded.
",Well I am  jewel Smith Neil Smith."he smiled.
",I am Katrine Angelina Sally Stella. "she smiled.
",Stella, Stella? ".he asked.
",Yes. Married to Mr Stella ".she confirmed.
A certain emotion passed through his eyes then it passed.
",Come with need to the display at once. I'll show you the best necklaces I have ".
He took her to a secluded part of the store on the second level.
She saw it from afar. A blue gem stone embedded in a covering of silver and pure diamond. Small but precious.
The next was a beautiful gold bracelet with a Wiltering flower design ,with small black gem stones.
",I see you have chosen your pick ".The Old man commented.
",Yes. It's precious. But I have 25 dollars only. "she spoke.
",Do not worry. Your husband has an account her. So it is sorted, you just take them ".
",Are you sure? ",she asked skeptically .
",Yes my dear. He buts his watches here. ".he answered giving her the boxes. Meridith took them before she could.
",How much are they ?",she asked  .
",58.99 dollars. But do not worry. It is already paid for. By your husband. He pays in advance. "he spoke.
",Alright. But put this in his account. "she gave him 20 dollars. He smiled at get modesty.
Especially for a Stella she was different .

Author note
Good right.
I wouldn't know.

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07/04/2018/2:44pm