Mistress by Circumstance by Oluwanifemi Oloniyo (the beach read .txt) 📖

Chris apologized, "In case this happens again please tell me"

"Okay"

You had better get ready Gracious, no one crosses my path and leaves unhurt.

 

"Gracious am talking to You, why did You go to Eunice's house?"

"What did She say I did?" Gracious said not moving an inch from where she sat.

"Will You stop answering Me with questions?" Staring at Her expecting Her to say something, she just sat, sipping Her wine like He wasn't there.

With long strides He walked past Her, took Her arm roughly and...

"Will You stop playing dumb and answer my questions?"

"Let go of Me!" She snatched Her arm from his grip and walked few paces ahead "Your questions... I have no answers to that". She walked Up to Her room and... "Just stop being bothered. It's not over until it's over"

Crushing into the nearby chair "Jeez.... She is just.... I don't know. Wait!" Sitting Up "It's not over until its over... Is She keeping something from Me?"

 

"Good Morning Chris" Rosie walked into his office with files, dropping them on his table "Khong is finally insuring with us"

"Uhn! That's the latest good news."

Flipping through the files, "Rosie..."

"Yes?"

"Any news from the CID?"

"Not yet.... But... "

"Yes?"

"Nothing"

Dropping the file, He sat Up and asked "You wanted to say something?"

"THE other day your wife came, do you probably think.... She knows anything about It?"

"What makes You think so?"

"THE way she reacted when I gave Her the file.... Its obvious she knows something about it"

 

"You have a guest Eunice"

"Who?"

"She won't say"

"Uhm..... Let Her in"

Gracious she thought.

Walking into Her office was the most elegant lady. Tall, dressed in a lavender flowing turtle neck sleeveless gown, showing of Her curves and just a little cleavage. Hanging low to Her brow is a matching lavender veil concealing Her eyes. Her well manicured nails proudly showed of in elbow length gloves. On Her left hand is the most expensive exquisite ruby clutch bag. And on Her left and is a white feathered hand fan. Posing directly under the sun rays streaming in from behind Eunice. "Aren't You polite enough to offer Me a chair?" She finally said jolting Her out from Her reverie.

"Uhn! Uhmm.... Have your seat Ma'am"

"I'm sure you're surprised at my visit"

"y-yes Ma'am"

"This is Ruby magazine I presume"

"Y-yes and are You here for some sort of interview?"

"I just want my pictures on your cover page and center spread, I guess you're the Chief editor"

"Yes Ma'am. When do You want that?"

"If possible now"

 

"What do I do? Have exhausted my ideas and what's next?" She slumped into the nearby chair as she set Her food on the table before Her. "Aaahhh!" She bumped Her head on her tray sending Her drink flying in the air. "Look what you've done" A voice screeched. Raising Her head to face the soaked womay, She apologized. "I'm Sorry ma'am"

"You just ruined my dress and You're here apologizing... Tsk Tsk"

"I'm Sorry Ma'am."

"Are You not Christian's Wife?" THE woman asked looking at Her closely.

"Yes Ma'am"

 

RrrrrrIVnnnngggg!

"Who is it? A minute please" Eunice rushed to see whoever was at the door at this early hour. Opening the door, the stranger brushed past Her hurriedly. Closing the door she went over to see what the ruckus was all about.

"What the heck?..... Who are you?"I'm here to pick up my flash drive, I mistakenly dropped It.... Oh! Here It is. Bye!" She watched as the stranger left as hurriedly as she came in. Securing the door with a latch.

"I'm starting to have goose bumps with this weird visits"

Sitting where she was before the intrusion, with Her system on her laps she reached out for her soda when her hands brushed a cold metal. Bending over to what it was, She saw a lavender case. Opening it, She brought out a note

 

 

Have dinner with me at

REGINA HOTEL & SUITES

8:45pm

I hate latecoming

PS: look your best.

 

"Uhn! Uhn" She chuckled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 13

 

 

 

 

"Taxi!" Eunice hailed a cab, getting comfortable after spreading out Her dress to avoid creases.

"Regina Suites"

"Okay Ma'am". Eunice got carried away and was wondering what Gracious wants see Her for, knowing fully well she was, when...

"Hello, here we are... " the drivers' voice jolted her out of her thought bringing her back to present. Paying Her fare she left for the entrance.

"Welcome Ma'am, this way" A nearby usher helped her up the stairs into the hall.

"Thanks" letting go of his hand she tipped him generously.

Pausing by a full length mirror she admired her outfit.

She wore a high waist full length, pleated floral print skirt with an elbow length sleeve plain black top, She wore a gold chord necklace with gold drop earrings. Her right hand glistened with a gold bracelet. Her make up classy, Her hair curled and packed in a rough bun.

 

Waiting for the arrival of the so-called princess, see who is late Eunice thought as she glanced down at Her watch. She had ordered lemonade and was almost finished when she spotted Gracious make Her entrance, flanked both sides with two ushers as they lead Her way over to her table. She observed Her dressing and noticed Her taste. She wore a black sleeveless flowing gown, with the back bare. Her only Jewellery was Her wedding band. Her hair was curled and fell in large ringlet with a single bow restraining Her hair from lurching forward. She noticed the perfect blend the black outfit has on Her skin colour. Could there be someone who still looks this good without make up nor jeweleries? Eunice asked herself as she stood up to welcome Her guest with a feigned smile. She watched as one of the ushers pulled out a chair for to sit while the other let go of her hand gently and carefully placed Her diamond clutch bag beside Her. After they had made Her comfortable, they eased themselves from her presence after inquiring of Her needs of which she nodded negative.

 

While having a dinner, Gracious asked midway a question that made Eunice choke.

"Do You still love Christian?"

Eunice had to be sure she heard that come out clearly. "Come again?"

"I asked if You still love Christian" Gracious said confidently as the mixed expression on Her face made It impossible for Her to discern whatever she was thinking.

Lifting Her eyes to meet Her gaze, looking through those silver eyes for signs of mockery but found sincerity boldly written instead. Sitting back, She took a napkin to wipe of the remains of the spilled drink before she finally said "What makes You think so?"

"The mail, the expression when you two were together back in Korea and above all your diary" She sipped her drink before continuing "I'm sorry to intrude in that aspect though I couldn't help it"

Leaning towards the table with Her chin resting on the support Her crossed hands made, Eunice asked "What makes You think I sent the mail?"

"Personal instincts"

 

They both walked out with the help of the ushers. Eunice walked her to Her Automobile. She bowed in respect to Her as Her driver opened the door for to get in, then went over to the wheels and drove off. Raising Her head, She sighed She's not as mean as I thought. She flashed back on the conversation they had as she walked home.

 

"I still love him..... We were dating and have plans of marriage before You came into the picture" Eunice replied sitting back.

"How did You feel when You saw him get married to someone else other than You?" Gracious asked closely observing Her facial expressions to Her every question.

"I felt annoyed, deceived and soo disgusting seeing someone I love with someone whose wheareabout isn't obvious" She replied truthfully.

"Did You know about this contract marriage all this while?"

"I didn't know until I came to Korea... "

"I thought You came with a business purpose" Gracious cut in

"No, I called Rosie when He wasn't picking my calls and asked of his program" She was on the verge of tears when she continued "I went on purpose to get my Man back, but when I saw You.." She looked directly into Gracious' eyes and said "... and the way He looked and spoke of You, I knew He was in love... I nearly lost my mind when I got back to Crownfold when Chris told It blankly to my face that He loves You" A tear ran past Her features and dropped on the table cloth.

"Our contract is ending tonight" Gracious said to Her "I'll be leaving his side so you can take Your rightful position"

 

As she was about to open the door she noticed the bulge under her door mat. Glancing at Her sides to check for anyone she removed the doormat, and staring back at Her is the most beautiful freshly plucked tulips of Her favourite colours red and blue. She breathed in the scent of the tulips and sat at Her porch. While admiring the flower, She noticed a shiny piece of paper. Unwrapping the paper, She read the scribbled words aloud

 

 

 

Standing Up in fright, She spinned around and She saw....

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 14

 

 

 

She burst out laughing seeing who it was "You must be insane Henry". He stepped into the light and said "At least I suceeded in making you laugh and yeah, am insanely in love with you"

"Wh-where You stalking Me?" Eunice asked now serious.

"I wasn't stalking You but making sure You were save". With two long strides He was soon standing before Her, lifting Her chin so He could peer into Her eyes "I knew this would happen so...."

" So I allowed Henry take care of you" a deep voice from the shadows completed.

Stepping away from her to reveal the voice. She exclaimed "Chris!"

Turning to face Her, "Eunice I know how much You are hurt, am Sorry but I'm also happy you're in safe hands"

"What are You talking about?" She asked in confusion.

"I was hired by Chris to watch after You knowing fully well how You would react to the wedding and all" pausing to look at Her, He held her hand and said "... and then I fell in love with you"

"He told Me, I had no option but to give him a go ahead since He is as capable as I am". Looking from Chris to Henry and back, She chuckled "Tell Me this is a joke"

"It isn't" Henry said not letting go of her hands.

"I have a wife to attend to..... Good luck to You both" Eunice watched as Chris disappeared into the dark with tears.

Goodbye Christian.

"Hello.... Don't make get punished..... I promised never to make You cry" He wiped Her tears and bent down to plant a kiss on Her lips.

 

Chris was amazed at how far Gracious could go to help him out and also wondered how much effort she had put in for all this to happen. When He got home, hoping to find Her. The house was silent, He rushed up the stairs taking it two at a time, opening the door ajar, He rushed to Her closet and found It empty, Her things have been parked neatly. He checked for Her in every available room but everything stared back at him just where they were supposed to be without Her traces. He went back to Her room and sat down staring at Her closet. He was about to leave when He noticed one of the drawers on Her make over table was opened. Walking over to the table, He opened the drawer and brought out the piece of paper and envelope. Opening the paper He read what she wrote

 

Dear Christian,

You've been an understanding husband but I was too occupied with causing trouble for You and making You dislike the idea of Us getting married but I was wrong. I tried very hard not to love you but for the very first time, my heart didn't heed my voice. It hurts so much but I can't wait to watch someone else cry for what I took wrongly. By the time you're