SHADOW

CHAPTER-11

Sofie's POV:

Friends.That's what we are and that's what we will forever be.It shouldn't hurt because I know it all along Gideon is not interested in me,but hearing him say those words were like a bullet plunging my flesh,every word.

Its been two weeks since that night and Gideon and I,we're friends,kind of.We don't talk unless it involves Jonah.We're still strangers but colleagues,having the same goal,raising Jona.

"Sure,see you tonight" Gideon said disconnecting his call.We're at his home office,in the middle of giving him reports when he got the call.

"Sofie,you don't have plans tonight right?" he inquired.

Well,I don't have any.My social life here is literally non-existent but for him to assume I don't have any plans rankled a bit.Maybe I should go out more.

"No,why?" I asked

"Well,one of my friends is hosting a party tonight,and he invited us.I think we should go."

Another party,reminds me of the previous gala and what happened after that.My face must have shown some emotions when Gideon continue "I assure you,the previous incident won't happen again.I want you to introduce you to some of my colleagues,there's many who don't know you."

Its literally my coming out into society.I'm not looking forward to it,but being the wife of a tycoon,its my duty to attend.Gideon's lawyer told me of my duties as his wife in detail before we get married.The list includes attending galas,parties and events,and caring for Jona,all but no consummation of marriage.He stressed on that bit,seems Gideon gave him stern instructions.

I expect I would attend those parties soon after we get married,but it seems Gideon is not too keen on parading me as a wife.The previous gala we went to was months back.I know he attend parties,I see him on gossip columns every now and then.Maybe,he's ready to accept me as a wife.Not as a real wife,but a wife nonetheless.

I lit up at the idea,but reign my thoughts not to get too excited.Gideon give instructions to his P.A to call Thea's stylist.And after some more minutes,he dismissed me.

"Wait,what about Jona?" I ask before going out.

"My P.A will arrange that,and be ready by  7"

Well,that's that.I hope this party went smoothly.Celeste and her team arrived soon after and in her typical fashion,she literally caused a storm,with all her minions and tools,giving orders buzzing like a bee.

Again,there are numbers of exquisite gowns to choose from.In the end,Celeste choose a one shouldered magnificent red gown.Such an obvious choice,so Thea,something she would choose and she would slay the look too.I'm not that happy with the selection,its too red,too bright,I prefer neutral colours.But,Celeste insists and I agree a bit belligerent.

They styled my hair into an elegant updo with a gold hair clip.Next,they did my make up and finish off with my shoes.I look at myself in the mirror,and the face staring back at me is not me,its Thea.The way they did my eyes makes me look bold and my cherry red lips made me look like a seducer.

"Isn't this a bit much?" I ask Celeste looking at the mirror.After all,I want to look like a respectable lady,not a harlot!!!

Celeste give a dramatic gasp "Non,Non,absurdite,Mrs MacArthur" she said shaking her head,I tried hard not to roll my eyes at her dramatics "It's perfect,everyone will love you"she continues with her accented English.

After droning on and on about fashion,they finally pack up and left.I went up to my room and look at myself in the mirror again.The dress is truly magnificent,and so are the jewelleries and the make up.But,what bothers me is that all that makes me look too much like Thea.What will Gideon think?I absolutely don't want any of the previous incident,it hurt too much.And me bieng pathetic,I can still feel his lips if I concentrated hard enough.Maybe,I should change.I look at my closet searching for appropriate dress,but I don't have any.Celeste leave some clothes but looking at those,it's no different than the one I wear,all of it scream Thea.