She turned around to wink at me and shrug her shoulders. She grabbed a redskin lolly from her bag and popped it into her mouth.
I didn't even know there was a gym at the house. Rose explained how she was trying to find the master’s bedroom and walked past the gym instead, and I had to stop her there because I didn't want to know anything else. How come I didn’t know we have a gym.
"I'm serious. He has the hottest body. Did you see those abs? I mean I can –"
"You saw him naked?" I had my mouth in a big ‘O’ but I was also stifling a laugh. She shot me a dirty look as she chewed and I could see her saliva mixing with the lolly.
"Please,” she said, emphasizing the letter ‘P’ and smacking her lips. “I just saw his upper half. I can't even imagine what his lo –"
I slapped the back of her head, laughing. I did not want to know. But for some reason I was a tiny bit annoyed at her walking around the house by herself and a tiny bit annoyed she saw him half naked. Sure, I did once too, but that was different. Whether I liked it or not I was married to him but Rose wasn't. And even thought she was the best friend I've always wanted, why do I feel so… so annoyed at her?
"You prude. As if you didn't make the house rule ‘No Shirts Inside.’"
I shook my head as she hailed a taxi and we got in. But that was Rose. She would say stuff but she would never do something to betray me. That much I knew.
"You know, we could have taken one of the cars," I pointed out to her.
She nodded. "Yes, but I want you to be normal, not some hot lady with a hot husband with a rich life alright. Be a commoner."
"I am always a commoner, Rose." At least in my heart I knew I was a commoner. I never even cared about or liked the fact I was rich during my childhood. I was always treated differently. People wanted to be my friends so they could use me, or were too respectful because they were afraid my father would sue them if they did something bad to me.
"What's the plan for today?" I asked. Big mistake. Her eyes shone mischievously, and I regretted ever going out of the house.
Eight hours later, not only was I sure that Darius was home but I was going to be in trouble when I get back. If he was angry last night, he was going to be furious with me and right now I didn't want to see his face. I could only imagine what it would look like, and nothing was short of a nightmare.
"Rose," I whined, still nervous about dealing with Darius. She slapped my shoulder, hard, and I held in a scream as I rubbed my upper arm. Damn, this woman is strong.
"I really need to f –" I bit my tongue as she slapped me again. Her eyes were concentrating on the movie. After hours of pointless shopping, where she bought heaps of junk, and eating like pigs for an early dinner, we went to her place to watch a movie.
I had fallen asleep and woke up to see the end of the movie. I knew I was going to be in deep trouble when I got home. In desperation, I wished that Darius was stuck in traffic somewhere. Or, even better, that Adrian decided to take him somewhere.
"Rose," I whined, this time a bit louder, watching as she watched the credits. Seeing her chew on something with a small smile, I wondered if she was enjoying this a bit too much.
She chucked her popcorn and chocolate wrappers onto the center table and stood up. Can you imagine how she does not get fat with the amount of junk she eats? Instead, her shirt stuck to her like second skin, emphasising her curves.
"Wait." She was looking at the clock.
"No, I need to go." I was really worried. Maybe I should have told someone. Ma, or even Adrian. Gosh, Ivory, what an idiot. She rolled her eyes and motioned for me to follow her.
She stopped at the door and gave me a once over.
"What's the matter with you?" She asked as she scrutinised me. Her stare was calculating. I shifted my weight on my other foot.
"You've been distant all day and then y-" She made a dramatic pause, and then...
"Are you pregnant?"
I looked down at my stomach, my mouth wide. "WHAT?"
Rose raised her hands in defense, smiling. "I was just testing your fucking mood swing thing.. "I was just joking, miss. I don't want to see your husband naked. You know, go home. It's night time." She even winked at me. I rolled my eyes. If only she knew that I was going to be in trouble. Big trouble.
"You know, I am going to be in so muc –." The words died in my throat when she opened the door to reveal Darius casually leaning against the car, his arms crossed with one hand on his phone busily texting away.
He looked up, smiling at that, and Rose waved at him. I looked from one to another.
"When did this happen?"
"Calm your farm worry wart. I asked him before I kidnapped you. Jesus. No faith in me?" she said. I cracked a grin as she hugged me, making me laugh.
Rose joked. "What if I go and ask him face to face? He's hot. I’ll welcome any chance to talk to him."
I rolled my eyes in mock disgust.
"And to mention how his body looked when he was using th –"