THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR: Chapter 11 – 20
WRITTEN BY: AUTHORESS MEEYAH
?CHAPTER 16?
MATILDA’S POV
If someone had told me I would be doing something like this someday I would’ve denied the fact due to my hopelessness. I’m glad God sent john to me as my destiny helper… I thought as we drove with a broad smile on my face. ‘What are you thinking about that’s making you smile? Gabriel asked jolting me out of my thought.
“Oh! I’m just being excited about all that has been happening to me lately and I keep thanking God for that” I replied.” We’ve arrived sir” the chauffeur said thereby interrupting our conversation. I stopped talking to Gabriel immediately and took my time to scan everywhere.
OMG! This truly speaks about money, every decorations and lightings said it all. This place in no joke, It ain’t for lowlife citizens… I said to myself.
Gabriel does this mean everyone that’d be attending this part tonight are wealthy, and are they all business partners? I asked him still staring at the magnificent building before me. Gabri… I was saying but paused when I didn’t see him beside me. I looked around and saw him greeting some set of people.
He must’ve alighted while I was lost staring at the whole place… I said and alighted as the chauffeur opened the door for me. I smiled and walked towards Gabriel while the chauffeur stood beside the car.
Is this how you’ll stand till the party ends? I asked after turning back to meet him and he nodded. “please go ahead and don’t keep him standing there alone” he said as gestured his hand for me to move.
Hi! I said to the people I met Gabriel standing with, causing interruption to their conversation. “Oh! This must be your partner for tonight” one of them said and he replied with a yes.
“It’s nice meeting you all, I’m Matilda” I said and stretched my hand to have an handshake with them all which they delightfully took and gave me a slight hug. “Let’s all move in now” Gabriel said.
“It’s so nice to have your hands on this special body of mine, right” he teased and winked at me as I gently held his arm as I have been taught. “ouch! You’re so mean” he yelped after I had pinched him for teasing me. “Let’s take this seat” I said ignoring his words.
“Wow! a beaut is what you’ve got with you tonight” we heard someone say behind us and both turned. “you can say that again” I murmured.
Cindy! He called and stood up to meet her. “Wow! you look stunning, it’s been a long time you know” he said after disengaging from the hug they gave each other.
You of all people should know I can never be caught less beautiful. I can see you came here in your brother’s stead. Hope he’s doing fine? The lady replied. “sure he is doing perfectly fine” Gabriel replied.
Oh! Pardon my manners, meet Matilda, my brother’s supposedly partner for tonight but she came here with me instead… he added
Hi Matilda! I’m Cindy, john and Gabriel’s only living sister from another mother… the lady said stretching her hand for a shake which I stood up to receive. Wow! you look more gorgeous in your dress while standing. John sure knows how to go for the best… she complimented and I blushed even though it’s all fake. “Thanks. You don’t look bad either” I replied.
Sure I don’t. if I may ask, are you into modelling? I mean are you modelling for any fashion brand already? She asked and I tutted. “I’ve never modelled for anyone, though it has always been my dream to be a model” I replied.
“That’s a relief. I’m the owner of a fashion brand and I’d so much love to have you as my clothing company’s model. I could swear on my life that you’ve got a perfect body a model must have” she said and my heart leaped in joy.
It seems my dream is about coming to pass. I’d be glad to do that with you, in fact i’m so excited right now. I’ve always hoped a company would invite me to come model for them… I replied sincerely. “John is really a life saver, I owe him a lot. I wouldn’t have met this lady if he hadn’t told me to come represent him and if I hadn’t oblige” I thought
Wow! Looks like you ladies have totallyforgotten about me… Gabriel said making us direct our attention back at him. “We’re so sorry, we’ve just been talking about business and that made us loose focus” Cindy replied.
My husband is right there, let’s just walk up to him and you can use that opportunity to introduce your partner… She added
“Yeah sure! Let’s do that” Gabriel replied and held my hand while we walk.
I was about drinking from my cup of wine again when I felt my stomach rumble. I thought it was just a minor thing so I just shrugged it off, but i was disappointed when the pain became intense and I had a strong urge to visit the restroom.
“I’ll be right back” I said to Gabriel as I stood up. “Geez! I don’t even know how to get tot he restroom” I thought.
Where are you going to? You don’t even know anywhere around here… He whispered, just then my stomach rumbled again. “I need to visit the ladies, I don’t know what’s wrong with my stomach” I said and hurried away not wanting to create suspicion for myself.
“Let’s go this way” he said and held my hand. I didn’t eat anything, why am I suddenly having an upset stomach… I thought as I wiped the sweat off my forehead.
“Go through that hallway, I’ll wait for you here, I can’t go any further” he said and I ran off
“What a relief” I said with a loud sigh as I finished defecating. “Oh! I need to re touch my face”. I said and quickly applied some powder quantity on my face.
I walked out of the restroom and was heading towards the lobby when a lady bumped into me. “I’m so sorry” she apologized.
“Ohi! It’s fine” I replied, just then I perceived a strange odour and started feeling tipsy. “OMG! what’s wrong with me, what have I inhaled” I said and brought out my phone to call Gabriel.
Miss, are you okay? A guy said as he assisted me while I kept staggering. I don’t think I am, I keep feeling dizzy. Could you help me to the main hall please? I requested.
“That won’t be a problem, I sure will” he replied. just then, I felt a strong arm forcefully place a soft cloth on my nose making it hard for me to breath. I felt my eyes closing as I inhaled what’s on the cloth and I collapsed afterwards.
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