Mira's pov;
' I'll do everything to get rid of that stinking nanny'. I smiled when I remembered the deal I made with Drey. Then my thoughts drifted to him personally. I started fantasizing about his lips.
' they're so pink and so full. I wonder how it would feel when he kiss me with it. Does he kiss gently or hard or both'.
I hit my head.' idiot, you'll never find out'.
I kinda felt guilty for fantasizing about another man who's not Max. But when I thought about how he's all over that nanny of his, I felt less guilty.
I called him.
" Max baby". I said smiling into the phone.
" I don't think that's a proper address". He said coldly.
' I won't let it get to me though. I Know he's doing that because of that nanny'.
" I want to come spend some time with Nelson, pls don't say no. I won't get on your nerves,plsss".
" A moment... Fine, you can come but don't get on my nerves just like you said".
" Sure, I won't. I will be there soon". I said and he cut the call.
I was grinning widely. I couldn't wait.
But I had to wait for two long hours before going to dress up.
I wore a super short denim skirt and wore an equally skimpy top with straps.
' I look smoking in this dress. I'll drive men crazy'. I thought to myself in the mirror.
When I pressed the door bell, it was the nanny that came to answer the door. ' that works in my favor too'.
" Hi,who are you please. I think you might have come to the wrong house". She said as she eyed me up and down.
" My name is Mirabel and I'm sure this is my fiance's house, ain't I right?". I smirked.
" Oh, come in then". She said through her teeth. I smirked in return.
I entered and sat down on the couch. I couldn't help wanting to make a fool of her so I called for her.
" Hey nanny, aren't you supposed to serve your future mistress some juice". I said without even looking at her. I was busy playing with my phone.
" For your information, I'm not the maid here. If at all you need my help,be polite about it". She said softly.
And I turned to look at her properly for the first time.
' no wonder Maxwell likes her. She's not bad. I won't deny the fact that she's beautiful but she can never hope to compare with me'.
A little boy who I think is Nelson came to stand beside her.
I looked her straight in the eye.
" You should respect me though, my fiance won't like otherwise".
" I don't think you were ever his girlfriend let alone his fiancee. My dear friend, if you need a cup of juice so badly, then get your a** into the kitchen and help yourself out". She then seemed to realize her foul language.
She wispered Into Nelson's ear and he went upstairs.
" You- you dirty stinking looking little rubbish. You sure have guts. Just because Max likes you doesn't give you the right to talk to me like that. I'm still his future wife".
" What a string of insult. I just wanted to mirror yourself to you today. What'd you think. I did a good job, no?".
I was so angry I almost vomited blood.
" F**k you, idiot". I stormed towards the kitchen.
" Gross, I'll never stoop so low as to practice lesbo with you".
' I could feel tears running down my cheeks as I ran to the kitchen'.
I was hurt. I felt insulted.
' I never knew she was this sassy. I thought she was timid and now she even insulted me so much. I won't let it slide'. I sniffled.
Max came soon after and I went to hug him.
She and Nelson were there.
Nelson ran to tear us apart.
" Leave my Dad alone, stinking rubbish". He dragged his dad away. I felt humiliated.
" Hey Nelson, you don't talk to an adult like that". She shouted at him.
" I'm sorry Mom". He said sniffling.
' wait, what was that ? Did he just call her Mom or did I hear it wrong. I must have heard it wrong, really'.
" Now apologize". She said softly this time.
" I'm sorry Aunt".
" It's ok". I managed to say.
Max bent over so his and Nelson's face were leveled.
" Nelson baby". He said so softly I was jealous of him. He cupped his cheeks.
" Dad".
" Why did you call her stinking rubbish?". He said still cupping his cheeks and smiling gently at him.
' Anyone could tell he dotes on his son. Still so gentle even when reprimanding him'. I scoffed.
He sniffled. " I-I-she she called Mom a dirty stinking looking little rubbish". He hugged his dad crying.
I scoffed.
Unbelievably, his smiling demeanor immediately turned cold. I swear I shivered.
" Is it true?". He asked in a surprisingly calm voice as I could tell he was boiling in anger already.
I gulped down.
" I asked you a question, woman". He thundered.
I flinched and I could feel tears running down my cheeks.
I nodded in the positive as I couldn't find my voice.
" Are you now dumb?". He shouted again.
" Yes I did, but she...".
" You are so lucky I rarely hit women. Now leave, I don't want to ever see you here again I'm serious".
I took my bag and made to leave when he called me back. " Apologize to her". He said calmly.
I knew better than to argue at that moment.
" I'm sorry". I said softly,looking at her. She has this pity in her eyes that I hate so much then she surprised me.
" I'm sorry too. For saying that I was mirroring your look".
' I can't fall for her trick. I know she's happy deep down. She just wants to be the good girl. Humph'.
I left and went back to my house. I was crying freely now.
' why will Max shout on me because of that ordinary nanny. Now, I'm sure he wouldn't even want to see me.
I decided to call Drey and tell him I couldn't get the hair.
" Hello". I said into the phone.
" Hey, cutie, how's your day?". I remembered the encounter I had with Max.
" Couldn't get any worse".
". I'm so sorry. I can perhaps cheer you up". I unconsciously smiled. His voice is deep and soothing.
" Should I come over". He added.
" Can you?".
" Anything for a beauty like you".
' he's so funny'. I didn't knew I said that out until I heard.
" Wow, you think I'm funny?". I was taken aback.
" Oh, I-I said that?".
" Yeah, you did. I'm glad you find me amusing though".
" Ok, bye. I'll be expecting you".
" I'll be there very soon". He cut the call.
I went to shower again, this time I wore a strapless dress that stops just above my knees. The front is showing some cleavage.
I smiled at myself, I was kinda eager for his arrival. I wore some lip gloss. I didn't think I needed makeup, my skin was flawless enough.
I went to sit downstairs awaiting his arrival.
But he didn't come. I waited,1 hrs,2 hrs,3 hrs,4 hrs, I was disappointed, particularly hurt and sad, even more than I felt with Max's scolding. I dressed up just for him yet he stood me up.
' what was I even thinking? Why would he leave whatever he was doing and come to me. It's not like I mean anything to him anyway'.
Unknowingly,the thought hurts.
When I had given up and wanted to go upstairs to change,tears in my eyes, I heard the door bell ring. My heart leapt in my chest.
' why am I so happy he came? For all I know, he may not even be the one'. I found myself thinking as I went to answer the door.
My heart skipped a bit. I unconsciously smiled as I opened the door. It's Drey,in all his glory. He was just in a plain shirt with tiger printed on it and baggy pants. Nevertheless,he was smoking.
" What happened? Were you crying?". He asked closing the door behind him.
I shook my head as I sniffled. I couldn't fight the urge to hug him which was exactly what I did. I drew in his scent.
' hmm,he smell so good, like forest, I love it. I could be like this all day'.
He hugged me back and stroked my back.
' What are you doing Mira? What will Max think?'. I seemed to come back to my senses and pushed him away.
" Did you miss me that much?". He said in a smiling voice as he settled on the couch.
" Only in your dreams. I demand an explanation as to why you are late". I adopted a posture of a mother scolding her disobedient son.
" Sit first ma'am". I sat across him.
" Wait, it isn't what I'm thinking right? You weren't crying because you thought I wouldn't come, were you?".
I burst out in a nervous laughter.
" You sure think big. The explanation pls".
" Ok, ma'am, I got lost ".
" You lost your way? And you expect me to believe that!".
" This is it. I went the wrong way and drove for two hours straight before realizing that I had missed my way then I had to drive back using the map".
" That's quite funny". I didn't find it funny though.
" I don't believe you really got lost but I'll let it pass".
" Drey".
" Yes babe". I scoffed.
" I'm sorry I couldn't get the hair and I don't think I'll be able to go back there again". I shivered at the memory of what had happened earlier.
He was silent for a while before replying.
" It's ok. I don't need it anymore".
" What do you say to a dance?". He added.
" I can't dance".
" I'm a good teacher".
" I'll give it a go then, teach me well".
We checked out the songs together and finally settled on one. It was a slow one.
" Remove your sandals". He instructed me.
" Now,put your feet on mine and just follow my lead,ok?".
" Won't I fall?".
" Nah, I'll hold you".
I did as he said and we started the dance with him holding my arms. I was uncomfortable so he switched to my waist instead. I felt sparks as his hands landed on my waist. I swallowed.
We continued the dance till the song stopped but he didn't let go. He held my waist and pulled me even closer. He moved towards me like he wanted to kiss me and gosh, I've been fantasizing about his lips for so long so I closed my eyes, eager to feel his lips on mine. But instead, I heard his voice in my ear.
" What are you thinking?". I snapped my eyes open, blushing hard as I pushed him away.
" Pervert". I snapped. I was almost tempted to kiss him myself but I tried to contain myself. I went to sit down.
He laughed. " The dance was amazing, won't you agree?". He smirked and squatted in front of me as he helped me wear my sandals.
He sat down beside me. He was facing me and I caught him staring at my lips. He looked away when he saw that I caught him looking. I could tell he was embarrassed.
" You want to kiss me?". I teased him smirking naughtily.
" You want me to kiss you?". He asked back turning to face me.
" You wish".
" I don't".
' He's such a turn off. I can't believe I still want to kiss him even now'
I saw his pocket vibrating with what's probably his phone. He stood up immediately.
" I'm afraid I have to leave now, see you later darling". I didn't want him to leave. I was enjoying his company so much.
Ouch, I hit my head. ' what's wrong with me. I don't feel this way, not even with Max'.
Drey's pov;
I drove to the lab to meet Jade.
" What's up?" I said.
" Have you found a means?". He asked typing away on his computer not for once looking at me,so annoying.
" No".
" What do you plan to do now". He asked, now facing me. I sighed.
" I'll go meet her and explain to her. Then, I'll try to get her to willingly go with me for the test".
" Don't you think I'll have to come take your butchered body there?". He said playfully.
" She doesn't have the heart. She won't kill me".
He continued typing on his computer.
Somehow, I found myself thinking about Mirabel. I was smiling unconsciously until I felt Jade looking at me.
" You've been smiling alone, are you ok? Do you need me to take you to the hospital?". He laughed at his own attempt to make a joke.
" Or,are you in love? Yes that must be it". I glared at him.
" I'm not in love with anybody so just shut the f**k up". I snapped.
" Your attitude says the opposite. It says,look at me, I'm so smitten". He laughed.
I rolled my eyes.
" I don't know what I feel for her. But I'm sure I want to bang her".
" You are falling for her already. Wanna make a bet?"
" Dumbass, you'll lose". He smirked.
" 1 million XOF".
" I'm in. You're really gonna lose this one. I don't do love".