"Too bad it's not edible."
"Shut up," I said, quickly looking at Adrian who looked bored as he tapped the window where the cats were.
"Why are they so small?"
"Why are you so stupid?" I looked at Darius who was watching the dog, his eyes focused and his hands in his pocket like he was concentrating on something.
"Can we get it?"
"You want a dog?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because it's a dog." Should there be a reason to get a dog?
Darius put his foot down. "No."
"Why?" I asked, frowning and looking back at the cute baby. It would be fun if we have a dog. I can take it for walks and it would keep me company since Darius is always away on business trips. Rose would surely love to visit. In fact, I think she would always be at my place to play with the dog.
"I don't think you can take care of a dog."
I huffed, standing up. "I can, too," and then regretted saying it. That just made me seem even more immature. Darius shook his head with finality, placing a hand on my back and gently steering me away from the store. "We can talk about it later."
I smiled. Was that his way of saying yes?
Instead of going home, we decided to look around the place a bit more. Adrian wanted to buy a new outfit for tonight and I stopped myself from rolling my eyes at him. He was more of a girl than me.
"Are you going to get something?" asked Darius as we waited for Adrian to step out.
"I have a dress," I said with a shake of my head. There was no point shopping for more clothes here when I have brought some with me. Might as well wear the one I brought. The stall opened and Adrian stepped out, posing.
"How do I look? Ravishing?"
My jaw dropped and Darius grimaced as we took him in. Dressed in blue, white and yellow checks, the two-piece suit looked absolutely disgusting.
"I think I'll buy it," Adrian announced as he straightened the jacket. He looked in the mirror. The funny thing was, he looked like an idiot, but he pulled it off.
"Why don't you get the first one?" I suggested, referring to the plain grey suit with a checkered collar. I didn't like it, but it was the best of all the ten he tried on.
"No, this one brings out my eyes. What do you think, Dairy," he mocked.
"Buy it."
I looked between the two who were having a mini stare down and groaned. Men. They acted like kids.
"Do whatever," I said. A happy Adrian is better than an annoying and persistent one.
I leaned against Darius as we waited for Adrian to buy the suit. "He's coming to the party tonight, right?" I shifted on my feet, feeling tired and my feet aching.
"Sadly. Should we head back?"
I nodded. Maybe I can fit in a short nap before the party. The thought of sleeping in a warm bed made me race out of the store. We walked back the pet store and I faltered in my step when I saw the big bold "Sold" sign against the window.
CHAPTER THIRTYNINE
I waited in the room, walking up and down, for Darius to finish getting ready so we can leave. I caught my reflection in the mirror and paused. I wore the white dress. It was long and I wore matching cream heels that the dress covered.
So no one can really tell me off for not having matching shoes. I had placed my hair up in an elegant bun that took me more than half an hour to do and the pain in my upper arms was still there from holding still in a position for a long time.
The dress complimented my tan complexion, but what irritated me were the strings at the back that dug into my skin. Though it made my back look hot, it was uncomfortable. It felt like rough rope scratching against my skin.
"Alright, I'm ready!" The room door burst open and Adrian sauntered in. He paused, doing a double take and giving me a wolf whistle.
"Why do you have a key to our room?" I asked, seeing the gold card in his hand. He just shrugged and walked over and pushed me away from the mirror and fixed his hair, ruffling it. He wore the checkered suit he bought before and I tried not to tell him how he really looked when he asked.
"Because I am charming and everyone wants me in their bedrooms," he said, spraying himself with the cologne on the dressing table. I looked in the mirror as the bathroom door opened and Darius walked out, trying to fix his tie.
"Just give me a – Oh, you came," he said, seeing Adrian join us. Adrian turned around nodding as he sprayed the air and walked under the mist. "I will smell and look fabulous."
Darius shook his head in frustration as he pulled the tie away, about to throw it away.
"Wait, I'll do it," I said, grabbing it from him.
"You know how to do ties?"
"Of course. Clearly you can't," I teased him as I put the tie around his neck. He scoffed with a shrug and I sighed. "Who does your ties?"
"Marge."