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**APRIL'S POV**

“O”  I replied and walked out of the kitchen finding my way downstairs I began to hear familiar hushed voices.

The door to the living room swung open to reveal Jordan and Ian with Tessa trailing behind him.

Jordan was wearing a khaki pants and plain black polo. His hair was unbrushed making some strands fall across his left temple. I couldn’t help but admire my tormentor and knight in shinning armor. Ian wore a jeans pants and a white T-shirt.

Tessa released his grasp from her and gave me warm embrace, her cologne assaulted my nostrils. She was looking stunning as ever in a red jumpsuit and a matching silver-like sandals. I guessed she loves the color red.

    “The food is probably getting cold shall we?” Jordan said and led the way with Adrian by his side. Tessa intertwined our hands together and we chartered our way to the dinning upstairs.

   I took a seat in front of Ian and Tessa. They really looked like a perfect couple. Jordan sat beside me while Emily and Mabel started dishing out the food. Jordan and Ian talked about work while Tessa engaged me in a conversation.

She nudged him and he turned to look at her, she fed him a steak and he returned the gesture. Jordan was busy scrolling through his phone to care about anything.

I gulped my wine trying to drown my frustration but it wasn’t working. I stuffed my mouth with pasta and it was obviously tasteless in my mouth.

  “Are you ok?” Tessa asked staring at my untouched plate of food.

  “Yeah” I replied. My throat felt dry even though I had gulped down a lot of wine.

   “So April, have you heard from your parents?” Tessa asked passing me a warm smile while chewing. I suddenly choked on my sauce and began to cough. She had no idea mum was late and my plight with Jordan.

  “Oh my. I'm sorry darling” Tessa said and passed a glass of water with a worried expression. I reluctantly collected the glass and gulped down the entire liquid. Jordan's gaze was fixed on me and I pretended like I was engrossed in my meal.

   “Jordan, I hope you know that I haven’t forgiven you for making me miss your wedding” Tessa warned with feigned seriousness. She stretched her hands and pulled Jordan's ear who ended up laughing.

My jaw dropped and I stared with my eyes wide in shock

Hello!!

Jordan Scott just laughed so he could be this carefree. I guess his friends bring out his other side. He looked really cute trying to suppress his laughter and ended up chuckling.

Ian just stared at the two  mumbling incoherent  words, I felt out of place.
“Alright big madam. I'll make it up to   you” he replied raising his hands up in surrender. A smirk played on Tessa's lips obviously pleased with herself for a job well done.

“I forgot something in the kitchen. I will be right back” I stood up and left the dinning area without waiting for a reply. Like I said I felt completely  out of place. I went to the pool and took a seat, I leaned my back on the long white chair and inhaled deeply. The cool evening breeze calmed my rising anger.

Was I cursed in my first world?

Mum is this your way of watching over your children?

I crumbled to the floor, my legs felt numb and I released a loud sob. I didn’t try to hold it back but I let it all out. The evening breeze brushed my face. I rested my head on the chair while my knees were on the floor.

“April, are you alright?” I jerked up immediately only to stare at Ian's warm eyes. He tried to hold my wrist but I flinched and wiped my tears with the back of my hands.

“April? What’s wrong?” he asked again trying to move closer.

“I am fine!!” I snapped at him and ran inside the mansion. The stairs seemed long tonight maybe because I wanted to badly reach my room.

I collided with Tessa and she tried to stop me by grasping my wrist but I jerked away and continued my race.

When I reached my room, I slumped on the bed and buried my head in the soft velvety pillow. It became wet as a result of my prolonged tears. I felt weak and drained then I welcomed the darkness that enveloped me.
                                                                          
                           ~°~
A resounding headache welcomed me back to reality as I blinked my eyes open. I groaned loudly gripping the sheets clearly showing my frustration. I needed some painkillers or this headache will make me loose it.

I sluggishly grabbed the telephone on the night stand and dialed the mansion's telephone line.
    “Good morning madam” Teni's voice echoed over the phone.

    “Good morning Ten. Please get me some painkillers and send my breakfast to my room” I instructed.

   “Yes ma” I hung up and laid back on the bed. I heard a knock on the door after some minutes  and I muttered a faint come in.

Teni looking all beautiful walked in with a small white tray containing a glass of water and painkillers. After taking the medications, I went back to sleep besides I had nothing to so I’d rather enjoyed the comfort of my bed.  When I woke up it was already 12pm

Geez! How did I end up sleeping this long?
I pulled the duvet off and ran to the bathroom. My stomach grumbled and I clutched it as if it would  satisfy my growing hunger.

While I was under the shower, yesterday’s incident rushed back and I face palmed myself. I might have overreacted but you wouldn’t blame me for it.

I felt out of place and hurt. I sighed deeply and stepped out of the bathtub after a soothing shower. I wrapped my wet body with a thick white towel and proceeded to the closet.

I rummaged through the closet not knowing what to wear. I later picked out a blue jean bomber shot with crazy style and an oversized polo with ‘Sold out' written body on the chest.

This is the best choice of clothe I had made. I was obviously sold out. I scoffed and picked my head band from the dresser to tie my hair in in a messy bun before I walked out of the room.

    I was pacing in the living room downstairs thinking of the message to send Irene. I haven’t heard from her since yesterday and guilt has been eating me up.

‘Bes am sorry I shouldn’t have snapped at you that way' I clicked the send button and I regretted it. Maybe I should I should have started with a ‘Hi’. No it’s better I apologized, Irene is not good at keeping grudges. I rubbed my palm out of nervousness waiting for a reply but a familiar voice interrupted my thoughts.

She was wearing a carton color jumpsuit with black matching heels. Her human hair wig was left loose making the black curls stand out. Her boobs were full and her hips were rightly in place. I would describe her as an all rounder since she had everything a man would want.

“Hi, you must be April. I guess you don’t know me so let me introduce myself properly” she said with a mischievous glint and walked closer rocking her hair. “I am Nicole Banana, Jordan's PA and mistress” she winked emphasizing the last word.

I broke into a mocking laughter, trust me in as much as I am hundred percent jealous and pissed, it’s a trait that attracted so many enemies. I laughed so hard making her face turn into a scowl.

“Indeed” I replied in between giggles and rolled my eyes.
“What’s funny?” She was clearly pissed and I careless  "alright, you doubt me right? Let me give you a hint. Where does he spend his day eh?” She placed her hands akimbo, this girl is a bitch. “Let me answer you. He spends it in the office with me. We talk about work and we do other things in the other room” she chuckled lightly. I broke into another round of laughter.

“What do you want?” I scoffed.

“Not like I need your permission or anything. I came to get some files so I need the keys” she replied nonchalantly glancing at the living room. I ignored her and went upstairs to get the keys on top of his reading table in the room. I returned some minutes later and handed her the keys. She rolled her eyes rocking the keys.

“Girl!” I waved my index finger in front of her.  “There is a thin line between wisdom and foolishness and you’re clearly on the negative part. We are clearly not on the same level Hello!! I am wearing his ring” I waved my left hand in front of her face and chuckled. I don’t know want prompted me to do this but I was sure going to put this girl in her place.

“Well well well I don’t have time to exchange tantrums with you. Get a life girl” I spat out and walked upstairs to my room not even sparing her backward glance. I slammed the door and leaned my back against it to let the tears fall freely.

   Jordan is not only a jerk but is heartless at the same time. He locked me up but is obviously enjoying his life out there with that bitch. I seriously lacked the adjective to describe him.

He couldn’t respect the sacredness of marriage, I mean even if he loathes me he could at least spared me the lowest respect. He doesn’t care about anyone but him! him! and him alone!. I punched the bed with all the strength I could muster.

The ringtone from my phone made me snap my head from the bed and the caller ID read Tessa. We had exchanged numbers the first time we meet. I cleared my throat to erase any evidence of sobbing.

“Hey babes” I started.

“April, how are you doing?” Tessa's melodious voice echoed over the phone.

“I'm good, what abo…
  “Are you home?” typical of Tessa, she interrupted me.

    “Yea” I rolled my eyes. Where obviously would I  be?

“Alright,  I'm  coming” She replied and hung up before I could even give her a reply. What! Tessa is Coming .

How would I face her after yesterday's incident. I began to pace in the room thinking of any possible solution but none was forth coming. I ran to the bathroom and washed my face with water.

I stared at the mirror only to be greeted by a girl with bloodshot eyes. Tessa would surely ask. I could tell her I just woke up from sleep except that my voice sounded excited over the phone.

   The blaring of a car horn  interrupted my thoughts.

Oh My God she's here.

I walked downstairs nervously clutching the railings.

End of Chapter NINE

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