What if love by MV WENDY

I kinda fell in love with that song.

MATILDA SAT IN FRONT of the dressing mirror, trying to work up her long dreads into a presentable knot. Trying as she might she didn't know if it was the lack of zeal, or her low morale, or her ever wandering thoughts that made the simple task of tying up her hair so....so, gosh no words could describe the sloppiness of it all and that's as  a result of the Godforsken son of a beast in human form called  Rory Brown.

It has taken more hours than usual to keep
her mind from wavering but truthfully, she couldn't seem to quench the taste of triumph she felt, at having the courage to walk out on him, hearing the shattering of his wine glass.

It sounded like music to her ears.

Smiling, Matilda began to trace the edges of the dressing table.

Oh, he didn't know she could also play his games, and if he wanted to vent his annoyance on wine glasses so be it. She just hoped there were more glasses to smash into pieces. One thing was very sure, she would do everything possible to get in is way-- to irk him, to annoy him.

The battle line has been drawn.

"Oh!dear husband get ready.." Matilda smiled blowing away imaginary dust from her nails.

Sitting down she thought of what to do to fill-up her day. Thank God for the unlimited access to credit cards, she wasn't a spa person neither was she a  I- must- look- good  beauty plus girl.

But it wasn't a bad idea, she thought.

Right now, she would buy the whole of Maine if possible she couldn't care less. Advantages of  getting married to a Billionaire.

Putting on a baggy pants with a pink cropped top, she grabbed her map, sunshade and went out for a walk. Breathing in the warm air, she  checked her phone for the nearest terminal and  left, with no sense of direction .

****

Matilda!

Matilda!!

Matilda!!!

What the fuck?, where the hell was she?.

Rory paced angrily back and forth,rubbing his head -a sure sign that he was about to explode.

Matilda allowed him a few minutes to grumble, feeling so happy with herself, she chuckled.

"Oh..oh...Mr Rory Brown is sooo angry ". She muttered laughing softly.

She could hear his large footsteps marching up to her with fury, her heart raced in anticipation, it took her counting to hundred  to feel in control once again.

Rory opened the door and was hit with the
warmest smile ever. He  looked at his wife who was sitting by the dressing mirror in a lilac bathrope. He  was sure it was one of her newly acquired item.

That smile...

She was an amateur in seducing men but she had no experience,so innocent that he wondered how she had coped this far. To his surprise, his groin stirred, he felt weak like jelly, suddenly the temperature in the room rose.

Holy shit!

what's happening?, he wondered,why was his palms all sweaty?.

Matilda arched her eyebrow oblivious to the effect her simple action was having on her husband.

"What can I do for you, Rory.?. As you can see I was about to shower and take a wellneeded nap".Matilda said eyeing him from the corner of her eyes.

" This...". He shuttered.

Was he really shuttering?.

Oh Rory, come on. What the fuck is wrong with you?.

He cleared his throat again, trying to suppress his annoyance.
About two dozens of bags were displayed on the bed. The display of bags and shoes was what irked him.

"So you bought shoes, bags, underwear, chocolates, pencils, books, pots...". He said reaching for the receipt on the bed.
"Even tissues, new curtain?. For God sake, we are not living here forever, why did you buy all these?".

Matilda's eyes sparked in anger, he dared leave her alone and now he's accusing her?What effontrey?!

" Last time I checked husband of mine, I am the mistress of this home, so anything we need I get them'. She said sarcastically.

" Don't give me that...What the hell?you even signed up for ballet classes, dance class, yoga classes, piano classes, only you Matilda". He said rubbing his forehead.          "I kept receiving alerts all through the day,  are you crazy?".

"If you would just calm down, let me explain".

'Will you shut up!. Don't you dare explain...come on, explain what?. The fact that you didn't work for the money does not give you the right to spend it anyhow.."

" Really, oh that's where this is going. Fine, say it I'm a poor girl, an orphan,whose sister seduced a rich guy, infact I have never touch any currency for that matter. You ungrateful idiot!."

Matilda was pissed how dare he insult her upbringing.

" Since you don't know the value of money then how can you spend so unwisely. God, I made a mistake of considering you."

" Oh...you made a mistake,and I can assure you it's a big one at that. Thanks for the encouragement, at least we both know where we stand ". Matilda said softly cringing inwardly she felt bruised and battered.

He looked at her as she fought back the pain and shame clouding her coffee brown  eyes.

" Matilda... "he whispered " I...

Matilda cut in. "Please say no more,I beg of you, just leave!. leave this place!."
she shouted angrily.
Turning her back to him ,she went into the bathroom where she could find solace. She entered into the tub and cried herself to sleep.

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It's been four days after their argument, and she has not seen nor heard from Rory. So hard she tried, but she just couldn't get him off her mind.
She knew she overdid it this time around, but she deserved respect. She knew she signed for this, but she just wasn't contented with this development, she thought they could be friends, she wasnt enjoying this relationship at all. She was homesick also. She had been ignoring her sister's calls, she just wasn't up to it, there was nothing to talk about and she wasn't ready to share anything with her.

During the four days,she has channelled her activities to sight seeing, re furnishing, taking pictures, lying in the beach and going to the gym. She was just so  uninterested in anything, she felt wasted and useless.

Rrrrrriiiiiinnnnnggggg
Rrrrrriiiiiinnnnnggggg

Who the hell..

Matilda wondered who it was because she wasn't expecting any visitor and Karen was to come by the weekend.

She walked briskly to the door, and found out it was Karen. Karen smiled widely at her and was surprised when Matilda pulled her in for a hug and sobbed.

Karen was dumbstruck with all the display of emotion.

"Hey! are you okay? " Karen asked after they have been sitted.

"I'm alright". Matilda said sniffing.

Karen rolled her eyes , wondering what would have happened during her absence two weeks ago.

"How about Rory?".

Matilda cringed, not wanting to hear his name let alone mention it or talk about him.

Even though she couldn't stop thinking about him.

Kate immediately sensed it was a very sensitive topic, and imediately stirred the conversation into other subjects.

" So, how have you been feeding without me?".

"I'm not a baby Karen, I can cook, and the enchiladas and spicy raw vegetable salad you made could last me for two months, though I'm not a foodie."

"Really! you are not a foodie?"

"Seriously". Matilda said.

"Duuuhhhh".

" Aww believe me, I  swear with my newly bought panties".

"Come on, you can do better". Karen laughed. She didn't know why but she found a sister in Matilda, one she could really relate with.

"I can't believe you've mastered some of my dishes."

"I'm not dumb you know". Matilda said as they both laughed.

"Tilda, thanks for the calls. It wasn't easy with my mom being sick and all.

"So, how's your mom doing?"

"She's good".

"Guess she still has a long way to go".

"Yes she does. I'll be on my way. I will come over tomorrow so we can go to the gym and have a girl's day out."

" Okay then, thanks for coming sooner.".

'Goodnite Matilda".

" Bye."

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The next morning, Karen's message woke her up.

From: KarenhappuchXoXo.
To: WrightTilda.

Hi, I won't be at the Gym today. I need some plumbing works done in my bathroom, and I've got to supervise. Old Trevor is quite forgetful, he might skip some important part of the job, so I'll be here supervising. let's catch up later, okay?.

She grumbled.

Matilda dressed quickly and jogged all
the way to the gym, since it would only take fifteen minutes to get there. She plugged in her earphones into her ears as she kept on jogging, the breeze kissing her cheeks,as she took one step after another. Trying to keep unwelcomed tears at bay, she wanted to be happy but she was far from being happy. It felt like there's something not complete, and whatever it was, it was non existent, on hold kinda. Increasing the volume of the music, she forced all her thoughts on her destination .

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Rory snored heavily.

The party last night had done worse than good to him. Right now, he was battling with severe migraine. He had four bottles of champagne, all thanks to the overdose of aspirin, he was better.

  The alarm rang furiously, but he wouldn't budge, not until his phone rang. He woke up slowly, feeling irritated and grumpy. Ever since he had that argument with his wife, he had left home.

Talk about the prodigal husband...

He has done exactly what he had accused his wife of doing. He had booked an hotel, and made sure to attend any party available. The only regret he had about the whole argument was the fact that he left Matilda in that bizzare state.

A knock on the door brought an involuntary groan from him.

He badly hoped it wasn't Celestine Davies, the annoying brat. He didn't know how she had found him, or who found whom, he just knew she was lodging in a room adjacent of his. Just the thought of her sent cold shivers down his spine, she was like a leech, he didn't know what she wanted from him.   

In all , Celestine Davies was bad energy.

The knock on the door persisted and he almost yelled.

He suddenly regretted lodging in this hotel. He almost threw up as he walked down the hall to check who was at the door. He was relieved to see the hotel attendant.

" Good morning".

He murmured a reply.

The hotel attendant replaced his towels as he  shut the door, not wanting any disturbance.

   Rory marched into the room, and the thought of Matilda engulfed him. He couldn't help but wonder what she would be doing this early in the morning. At this time, she'd be asleep soundly in their bedroom.

He had called her a mistake, a foolish thing to say. He regretted it with passion, he was ashamed and embarrassed, which had made it difficult for him to go home and apologize. He couldn't and wouldn't do that, his ego won't allow him to.

****

CELESTINE SAT ON A bench in the gym and kept on looking at the lady with pink top and cargo pants.

"This is Matilda". She said with a smile of realization and accomplishment.

She took her phone and  scrolled down to the picture she had of Matilda. Satisfied with herself, she cat walked towards her.

"Hey".

"Hi". Matilda answered her unenthusiastically.  She wasn't always mean to people, but there's something about Celestine, that screams hatred.

  Well let's hear what she has to say.

" Have you forgotten me already?". She asked with a smiled that revealed  large set of well structured teeth.
The smile immediately reminded Matilda of the cartoon 'Shrek'. Matilda coughed to suppress her laughter.

' I can't seem to remember, do forgive me"

Celestine looked at the lady before her, she couldn't help but admire her. She looked stunning, Celestine admitted within her.

Matilda appeared innocent and sophisticated, her lovely smile also added to her sense of aura. She was suddenly reminded of her ownself, Matilda was more beautiful than she was. She had the sharp curves she had always been dreaming of, the curves she had always gymed endlessly for. On seeing her, her anger soared. She felt angry that Rory married her, she felt little, and berated herself inwardly.

" I was at your wedding ceremony".

" Oh... I'm so sorry, I  can't seem to remember. Thanks for gracing the occasion anyways".

"Are you here for your honeymoon?, and is Rory around anywhere?,  I can't seem to see him. I expect you two to be all loveydovey. "

Celestine watched for her reaction and smiled triumphantly, at least she scored a point against little miss. Matilda's face grew pale and she seemed tensed, like the name 'Rory' rang a bell.

The question caught Matilda off guard, as Celestine eyes roamed over her body to stop at her ring finger. She smiled like she had won the Olympic medal for first position in a competition.

Fortunately, no ring was apparent, which meant there was something aloof.

" Ahem...Rory, he is..." . Karen cut in smiling. " I think we should be on our way, Smith  wants to take us to that Gallery he talked about, isn't it Smith?". Karen said motioning to Smith with her hand.

" Oh, of course". Smith said smiling at Matilda, while she blushed like a teenager.

Celestine watched the drama unfold,as her smile grew wider.

"Oh, of course. Anyways, it such a pleasure to meet you guys'. She said as she walked away with a plastic grin plastered on her lips.

*****

" Karen what was that for?". Matilda asked after sitting next to her in the living room for a late night snack.

" What was what for?, the part that you enjoyed going to the gallery or the part that you ate all the vanilla ice cream or....should I continue?".

" Nah, the part that you lied to Celestine..."

" Wrong, I never lie...unless it's for a good cause and besides Smith wanted going to."

" Smith is all clingy,and that Celestine lady she is very saucy".

" I really get your point. That why I had to do the rescuing, besides Smith is just being Smith".

" Are u sure?, I'm a married woman and I shouldn't be running loose, like a wild horse".

' Sorry dear, I'm not trying to be rude, if there's a word for this, I think it's abandonment".

Matilda smiled." And I hate that".

" What?, the fact that u are falling in love with your husband?. I don't think it's wrong if you ask me".

" I'm not asking you and I'm not in love with him. There is nothing  to love about him."

" Are you sure?, you never can tell, things happen."Karen said smiling.

Sincerely, she wasnt sure if she could guarantee her heart. This strong heart was faltering already.

Was she really falling?.

Was she slowly falling in love with him?. 

She frowned.

" That won't happen ". She swore vehemently. She won't be toyed with anymore. Never again!

"What won't happen?". Karen asked.

"Nothing".

***

Rory frowned so hard at Celestine which made him wonder why his face hasn't 
gotten  wrinkles at any moment. He didn't want to listen to  any of her stories for the day, instead he focused on his wine.

" Are you sure you don't want to listen to the greatest part of the story?".

" I'm not interested". He said nonchalantly.

" Even if it's about Matilda?". Celestine asked with a wide smile.

Rory immediately recoiled and look into celestine's eyes. "Stop being childish".

" I'm not honey. We met at the gym,I couldn't forget such a face, a lovely one at that...with a male chaperone was his name called again...Smith! Yes!, he's so good looking..."

Rory hit the table so hard that all the bottles rattled, shocking Celestine deeply in the process. At this point, she knew she had crossed the line. She backed away from Rory, she dare not cross Rory in this mood.

" You saw her with a man you say ". He scoffed.
" Yeee..esssss". She stammered.

" Great ".  He clapped. That explained it all, her extravagance spending, her sauciness and her nonchalant attitude was solely because she had a lover. She was a fox,and he vowed to deal with her.

" Celestine!". He roared her name.

Celestine frowned realizing that she had made a big mistake by jeopardizing her opportunity of having a chance with Rory. Rory have had many ladies, infact he could have any lady he wanted, yet he never for once look her way.

Rory must love his wife, then why were they behaving awkardly, she wondered.

Has Rory realized his feelings, or was blinded by ego?.

" Celestine, now you'll do one thing. Take me to that fucking gym tomorrow.!" He said walking briskly away, leaving Celestine shaking.

........

AT PRECISELY QUARTER PAST FIVE, Matilda slipped out onto the narrow balcony at the end of  yoga class.
She looked around, everyone was gone except Smith. She just wasn't eager to go home, to that cold and lonely beach house.

Shivering, she wrapped her arms about her. The weather had turned unfriendly; a violent wind scudded rain clouds across the sky. She hugged herself tightly as the door opened behind her " Matilda?".

She whirled. "It's so chilly outside".

" I thought you left...

"I was about leaving buh right now I'm taking the fresh air". She smiled.

" Come on, I'll take you home". He stretched out his arm to her and she took it immediately.

They walked hand in hand downstairs and out of the Gym.

"Your Truck is not here, Smith". Matilda said in disappointment.

"Jeez...I forget, I didn't come with my truck...I'm sorry".

She sighed with her hand akimbo.

" I'll walk you home "

She didn't object.

The cloud chose this moment to empty; . the wind gusted, flinging light drops on them.

"Have you ever danced in the rain?". He asked.

"I've been in the rain..but I've never danced".

Smith smirked.

"It's so much fun, wanna try?".

The rain dropped heavily, soaking  them both.

Smith stared at her adoringly before pushing back stubborn  strands of locks that were tickling her cheek.
He held her waist an looked into her eyes.

No...

It wasn't right..

"How about dinner at my place?".

"SHE'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!!!!"..

She turned around and to her utmost surprise, there stood no one but her husband...RORY.

"Rory?". She gasped.

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