Beautiful pain by Eminem ft Sia

It was two days to his aunt's banquet and  Matilda was yet to say anything about it. He wouldn't force her, he couldn't, even if he wanted to. He entered into the sitting room and looked around, there was no trace of Matilda.

Where had she gone?

He checked the kitchen, she wasn't there either.

He ran into the bedroom, his heart racing wildly in his chest.

She wasn't there either.

He moved to the bathroom. He stopped at the entrance when he heard music playing from the bathroom.
He sat patiently on the bed, waiting for her to come in.
Thirty minutes later, she still wasn't out.
He didn't know what state she was in the bathroom and barging in was a bad choice. It wasn't a gentleman behaviour. He decided on calling her name to know whether or not she was alright.

" Tilda!"

" Tilda!"

He pushed open the door to see her sleeping soundly in the bathtub as  blues music blared from a speaker in the side of the bathroom.

He shook his head and raised her off the tub. Driven by a full tide of sensation, he suddenly felt a deep ache in his groin. His gaze traced the gentle swell of her breasts, chest tight, he sent his gaze roaming down the length of her, over her taut stomach. Lifting her to him, he drank in her sight and took her all in.

One part of him wanted to graze, caress, devour, to satisfy the lust that claimed him.
No, Rory!

Suddenly, her eyes flew open.

Then, she saw him.

She let out a little scream. She shook violently in his arms as he frowned hard.

" What are you doing here?". She asked in alarm.

He swallowed hard.

Without pause, she shook ferociously in his arms.

" Stop it, Matilda! I'm your husband". He reminded her.

" No, you are not my husband. Let go of me!". She cried.

" Stay put and keep quiet lady!" He shunned her before wrapping a towel around her and setting her back to her feet. He left the bathroom.

" Dangerous man" . She muttered

He was dangerous but she was getting used to him, it really bothered her.

She slipped on a robe.

She moved out of the bathroom.

By now, Rory was standing next to the wardrobe, his arm crossed over his chest.

Ashamed, she lowered her lashes.

" Are you attending my aunt's banquet?"

God...what sort of human being is it? They just went through an awkward moment in the bathroom and he's acting like it's not a big deal. Well, to him it wasn't but to her it was a fucking big deal.

" I'm not going!" She snapped.

" Alright!" He raised his voice " Do whatever you like!" She sank into the bed and heard him slam the door behind him.

Its been so long since she spoke with her sisters. She needed to talk to someone, someone she could pour her heart to. That person was Cassandra. Cassandra had many love experiences in the past, definitely she'd have one or two things to say.

She dialled Cassandra number, she picked up at the third ring.

" Hey babe". Cassandra said.

" Cassie...how are you?".

" Great..you?".

" I'm okay. Just have a little problem"

Cassie's tone turned serious " what problem?"

She sighed. " I can't really explain in detail right now...Rory invited me to his aunt's banquet but ..

" Don't tell me you rejected?"

" Of course, I did. And very flatly".

Cassandra laughed " You have to go to the banquet BUT you are definitely not wearing your baggy jeans and sneakers."

" I'm not going!". Matilda insisted.

" You are going for sure. But first thing first, tell me what happened because I know your refusal is not because you are not confident in your baggy and sneakers".

" Of course I'm confident in my sneakers and baggy". She said defensively.

" So tell me what happened?"

She narrated her ordeal to Cassandra.

Cassandra laughed hysterically " Awwn. You're in love with him, my dear"

She frowned " Nope...why do you think that?".

" It's so unlike you not to flare up when he called you a whore".

Love? That didn't sound like it. She liked it when he was close to her, she liked it when they talked... is that love?
She wasn't in love, was it?

" You didn't get the whole story! I flared up great deal"

" And you went into his arms and fell silent, right? Come on Matilda, your anger doesn't die down easily. Love can be so tricky at times"

" That's nonsense!"

She wasn't ready for any lecture on love. She'd once loved dearly and regret had been the result.

" I'll let you be. Oh right...that witch that seduced your husband...

" Celestine? I dunno know but I think she's back home in Nigeria"

" That's very nice. Now listen, this is your chance to have your man to yourself. Get your ass up and get out of that house to get a lovely outfit for the party....AND I don't mean Baggy! "

" I told you I'm not going"

She ignored Matilda's comment " First, visit the salon, dress up your dreadlocks, get a good make up artist to do your makeup. There are some lovely dressed in your luggage buh I advise you get a new one. Those dresses her really revealing"

" Cassie I..

" Sweetie, why did you call me in the first place? To seek for advise right? And I'm telling you what I think is perfect. I know what's perfect for you and I'll never tell you to do what's going to put you in danger. You've gotta go. Rory surprised you by being nice, why don't you surprise him with a new you? Just for the banquet?"

" It's not so easy"

" Gosh! What's so hard about that?...oh I'm sorry, I've got to go now".

" Bye Cassie"

" Bye. It's okay if you don't want to do, whatever your decision may be, remember your sister has got your back"

She hung up and lay quietly on the bed.

***

SHE LOOKED DOWN AT the shopping bags that were arranged on the bed. Black dress, silver heels, diamond necklace and the likes. Karen has told her that black would look good on her because she had a bright skin.

Cassie was right, she ought to surprise him. Unlike other people, Rory did not complain about her dress sense, still she wanted to surprise him.

She heard footsteps in the sitting room, that must be Rory. She quickly hid the shopping bag behind her clothes in the wardrobe and climbed unto the bed.

He walked in with a grim expression on his face.

" Matilda? Are you sure you're not coming? I'm leaving now" He said with a wrinkle in his forehead.

She changed her position in bed " of course,  I'm not going!"

He took out his clothes from his wardrobe as his phone  buzzed. He smiled " Alright! I'll be there soon"

A sigh escaped her lips as he shut the door behind him.

Her phone rang

" Hello?...yes Matilda Brown speaking. I booked an appointment with you I'll be there in a jiffy"

"**

" You look stunning babe". Karen beamed .

" Thanks".

She took a good look at herself in the mirror, a satisfactory grin spread on her lips. Karen was very correct, she looked really stunning. Her makeup was nude and topnotch, her dress- a sequin gown that was cut slightly low to reveal her cleavages as it clung to her sharp curves firmly. It was also slitted from her thigh downward.
Her locks was styled in a queen like manner and sliver hairpins were used to decorate her hair.

She slipped on her diamond dangly earrings and wore her diamond necklace. She wore her strip heels and flashed Karen a smile.

" Awwwn, Mr Rory Brown will be smitten tonight". She squealed in delight.

" Now, I'll ask him to send me the address"

" Do that and I'll drive you"

She picked up her phone and texted him.

* Rory, I changed my mind. Can you send the address?*

She chuckled.

Few minutes later, he sent the address.

" He sent it!"

" Let's move. Chop chop"

***

He stood right on the porch in his aunt's house, with a glass of wine in his hand. He's been sipping wine for ages, thinking about her, longing for her, wanting her. Damn it!
This has never happened before. He has never longed for someone this much. Like what the hell is going on? He wished there was something else he could think of that could divert his thought from MATILDA BROWN.

No matter what I do, I keep thinking about you, Matilda. What have you done to me?

He came to a conclusion that he was in love with her, madly in love with her.

His beeping phone broke into his thoughts. He hisses and looked down at his phone, gratefully it was just a text. From Matilda?

She changed her mind and she wants the address?

He grinned.

Oh God...he wanted her so much and it hurt. He doubted she was conscious of the hold she had on him.

He texted her the address.

" Oh my, oh my. Rory why are you outside?". Mrs Martins asked.

" Oh Aunt".

Mrs Martins was a short and curvy woman with grey hair covering half of her hair.

" Come inside. I thought you left already, I couldn't help it , I was like what's making my nephew stand all alone like a lost puppy"

" You know I can't leave you so soon"

She chuckled " Come on. Let's catch up, what's new!"

He grinned. How he missed his Aunt, her love for gist ehn...
As a teenager, he had felt very comfortable talking to her, she was never judgemental and she loved putting herself in others shoes.

" Nothing much..." He grinned suddenly " I fell in love"

" That's pretty obvious. I was surprised though when your Mom informed me of your wedding. You know you're not the type to settle for marriage"

He rolled his eyes.

" Remember when I caught you making out with Sasha in your bedroom?!". She asked with a grin.

" That's a long time ago na". He defended. " Gosh! You are just like Mom, always reminding me of the girls I slept with"

" It's a good thing you fell in love and I must confess I was a bit hurt when I heard of your marriage from your mom. You didn't tell me about your wife and all...

" I'm sorry but I don't need to tell you about her. You'll be meeting her tonight"

"Really?! I can't wait!!"

He chuckled " So what's up with you?"

A sigh escaped her lips.

" Everything is cool but I'm so worried having my three children scattered around the world and seeing them only on special occasions...I know I shouldn't be worried at this age...

" It's fine, okay? They are doing well and that's the most important thing".

" I guess". She took his wine and gulped it down.

He looked out into the late evening that was gradually turning dark. Then, he saw her walking graciously towards them. Damn, she was pretty all softness and tempting curves, and a very beautiful face that any man would dream of. She was wearing a black dress which showcases her round hips and revealed her cleavage. It was also slitted a little above her knees exposing her shapely leg. She was stunning.

And her face, she did something surprising to her face. It glowed more than ever.

All along Mrs Martins has been talking but he didn't hear her anymore.

" What do you think about that?". She asked

" Mamamia! I don't think shit!". He said his gaze still fixed on his approaching wife.

His aunt was forced to look at what has caught his attention.

" Oh my Lord, this must be your wife". She whispered with a smile.

" So where did you meet?

" Let me get my wife, I'll tell you everything later". With that, he walked towards Matilda.

*
" Here we are". Karen said.

She blew out a breath " So quick"

She alighted from Karen's SUV, a little uncertain of her decision to surprise Rory.

" Bye". Karen said

" Bye Karen"

" And don't forget to smile!". Karen said in falsetto.

" Alright". She waved as Karen's SUV zoomed off.

She made her way towards the porch, her heart in her chest.

How will he feel when he sees me? Do I really look beautiful?

Those questions lingered in her mind as she walked on. She squinted. She then saw him engrossed in a conversation with a short woman, his Aunt, she guessed.
He looked handsome in his red suit and stud on his right ear.

He turned, as he did so, she held her breath. His eyes settled on her which made her a bit uncomfortable. She walked unsteadily at first, but as she held his gaze, each step was surer and certain. As she walked closer, it felt as though everyone had disappeared into thin air and she was left with Rory.  She bent to scoop up her dress as she walked gracefully, swaying her hips. She wasn't really sure if the dress looked good on her or not.

Wait, what?! He was walking towards her.

He met up with her few steps away from the porch. He said nothing and stared at her a little weirdly.

" What's wrong? I look bad right? Is it my makeup? I actually didn't want this look, this makeup is too bright if you ask me...

He laughed. " Oh my Goodness, Matilda. I wanted to say you look breathtaking"

Matilda's lips parted as if she meant to say something else but as she looked into his eyes, only a gasp escaped her lips.

" Rory!". Mrs Martins called as she approached them.

He looked at her and then his wife. " Um... Matilda meet my Aunt, and aunt, meet my wife Matilda".

Matilda almost cringed when Mrs Martins drew her into arms and planted kisses on her cheeks.

" My dear, you look really nice". She told Matilda. She then turned to Rory " I should have known when you kept hiding her... tell me where did you find this beautiful jewel?"

Matilda was supposed to be embarrassed by the older woman's warmth but she wasn't, she loved it.
She lowered her lashes and smiled proudly, her husband on the other hand was grinning from ear to ear like a school boy.

" It's a long story" Rory said

" Come on". Mrs Martins held Matilda's hand and led her inside " My husband must see you"

In the spacious sitting room, there were few guest. Some were sipping wine, some were dancing and some chattered. This wasn't her regular setting, but she liked it anyways.

" Baby Jay! Meet Matilda, Rory's wife". Mrs Martins said.

Wait, did she just call him baby?

Matilda smiled at the nickname. No matter how old he's, he's still his wife's baby.

" Oh...hi". The lanky man smiled at Matilda. He kissed her cheeks. " Gorgeous, you're gorgeous".

" Thanks".

The D.J  grabbed his mic.

" Yo. Grab your partner and feel the beat". He said as July by Noah Cyrus blared from the speaker.

Jay Martins held out his hand to his wife as she took it and he led her to the dance floor.

Matilda stared sweetly at them.

" You wanna dance?" . Rory asked.

She smiled " Yes"

He held out his hand, she held it as he pressed a kiss to her hand. Gathering her into his arms, he whisked her around, as the undemanding music played. As they revolved, she gazed into his shadowed eyes that was attractive, great deal.

Guys, I'm  back!!! 
Words can't express how happy I am right now ❤️😁. 
Please  vote and comment. It seems the couple will have their first lovemaking in the next chapter!  Will Matilda regret it?

Thats for you to find out.

Dove✨