CHAPTER 14
I fluttered my eyes open. Although I really don’t want to leave the bed because the comforters are giving me so much comfort. I really decide to declare my relationship status as ‘In an open relationship’ with my comforter, because I really don’t want to leave it anyway ,I want to cuddle it. I want to keep my head fixed on the soft pillow. I want to feel the cold breeze of this morning.
Morning?
I suddenly widen my eyes to see the surrounding . My eye ball are on the verge of throwing themselves out as i see the time in the table clock placed on my study desk.
1PM
HOLY SHIT!!!!!
I missed my classes today. Oh my god !oh my god!. What am I gonna do
Agghhh !!
It’s all because of Chris I spent my entire time with him ,and couldn’t catch any sleep . This guy has such a powerful impact over me that even in his absence he pisses me more than enough.
Not to mention he can be sweeter than sugar when required and I had a beautiful time with him yesterday.
I mentally groaned as I got myself out of my comforter and inspect my phone.
2 missed call
3 new texts.
I unlocked the screen to see that the calls were from my mom and Chris of course. Texts belongs to Jill,Chris and my mom of course.
I checked the messages that read
From mom –
Hey sugary pie ! how are you my gracy baby? Mamma is missing you call me back when you are free!
From Jill
Hey babe! Where are you? I can’t see you at your spot.
This made me smile. My first seat is vacant and Jill had to sit on my spot .
From Chris-
Hey beautiful!! Just wanted to hear your melodious voice in this beautiful morning. But I guess your dreaming of me right now. Take care love !
After going through all the texts I first decided to take a hot shower and then reply to all the text messages and then do some self study.
I made my way to bathroom with my soft towel and got all my worries and malicious thoughts of missing the classes today blown. Finally after a long relaxing shower I got back in my room and grabbed a pink panty and a matching bra and slipped in it . luckily a wore the shower cap today so I don’t need to blow dry my hair, so I just putted them in a messy bun and slipped in my extra baggy jeans and with a hoodie above it. This is the dress in which I feel so damn bliss. I just started making some self study when I remember to call my mom. So I pick up my phone dialed her number while sitting under my love ‘comforter’
By three rings I heard her voice
”heyy sweetyyy missing your mamma?”
“yeah mom !sup?”
“I’m good dear. Aren’t you supposed to be in your class?”
“yeah mom. I..missed it” I felt so bad saying this. This is first time I’ve missed a class in past two years of my uni life.
“oh my god I’m so glad you decided to do it. What are you plans for today then?”
I never decided to miss my class…I just …happened (b’coz of Chris but I don’t regret it a lot)
“umm..i don’t know maybe self study .”
“are you crazy utilize this beautiful day of yours okay. Go to shopping ,have some fun”
“mom..those aren’t my stuffs ,and besides I don’t have much of my savings to splurge on stuffs like shopping. My scholarship and savings are very dear to me”
“aggghh !! don’t worry about money I shall send money to your bank account . I’ll owe you for this shopping kay go for it”
“but mom-“
“no means no , now move your ass and get some girly things. Do not forget to tell me what you bought?”
And with that she disconnected the call. My mom sometimes seems so impossible. I glanced at the phone to see the time
2PM
My inner self has been battling with a debate of calling one person
‘chris carter’
Because more than shopping , I think I’d enjoy his company . but then my mind says to me that i shouldn’t as he might be busy with his work. But then my other part of mind says ,I shall at least make a call. Then again I feel like I shouldn’t.
But in the meantime my finger did not hear what I wanted and it pressed the dial button for his name.
I placed the phone on my ear to hear the ring.
One ring, two, five,ten….
He didn’t pick up .
I feel like sinking in my bed right now. I wasn’t supposed to make the call. What was I thinking, oh my god I feel so clingy of myself. I shaked my head and decided to study only , it was such a bad idea . I had to go for mom’s advice and go for shopping . what was going in my mind. My mind was wandering with all these thoughts when I heard my phone vibrating
1 new text
I unlocked the screen to see the sender’s name
‘Chris carter’
With a sigh I open the message
Hey baby sorry I’m busy now. will talk 2 u later .xx
Suddenly a feeling a relief flooded inside me as I read the message . it gives me satisfaction that at least he did not avoid my call .i thought it’s not best to disturb him right now as he must be working now. So I thought to go for shopping instead , because after the message I feel HAPPY and i study everyday. I deserve a break .
Whoa!! Grace Roberts is going for a break ,though even from studies!!
I got up from my bed to to move towards my closet so as to find a comfortable outfit. As I was searching through the garbs I heard my door creak , I peeked to see Jill coming in with a total frustrated face. I hear a thud over her bed and guess she’s now lying on her bed.
“hectic day” I asked while looking for a good outfit
“yeah . and where the hell were you ? you know I had to sit on the first seat all alone”
“I’m sorry Jill. I slept really tight today”
“oh it’s all right .what are you doing?”
“uhh..i’m just searching for a good outfit”
“okay …what for?”
“umm..i think ..i’m going for…shopping” I took 5 seconds to add shopping at the end. See how I often I go to shopping(note the sarcasm)
“ no way . are you serious? Did you just say your going for shopping?”
“yeah Jill . I’m going for SHOPPING. Do you wanna join me?’’
I didn’t have any idea about the places in NYC to do the shopping from so I thought it’d be best to take Jill with me
“of course I’d love to . just give me 20 minutes , I’ll be ready” she said and rushed towards bathroom with a towel she peeked through the door before closing it finally
“uhh grace” she said while peeking through the door
“yeah?” I asked while pulling out a brown blazer
“do you mind if I invite kathy too? I mean she has great taste in shopping”
“yeah sure go ahead “
“oh my gosh I’ll just tell her “ she squealed and rushed in bathroom again with her phone.
I found a white tee with some random quote printed over it and a blue faded jeans appropriate and to accompany these a brown blazer , because its really cold . I slipped in the jeans and the white tee. I changed in my room itself because ,my closet is just a wooden cupboard it can’t adjust even a single person in it and the bathroom was occupied by Jill so the best option was to change in the room itself. I was arguing with myself about how to put my hair when I see my door creek again, I flipped my head to see Kathy approaching in the room in her black jeans and a white sweatshirt over it.
I haven’t exchanged any word with Kathy besides hello and bye in last two years. But I think she’s a decent girl not to forget she’s beautiful like hell. She has those grey eyes and beautiful red hair no doubt how madly Steve loves her.
“hey Grace!” she said as she came in
“hi Kathy ! sup”
“I’m fine. You look good”
I looked down at my semi finished attire and messy hair and thought she’s a liar. So I just shrugged in reply, I don’t like fake people.
I was just deciding on my hairstyle when I heard Kathy speak “what are you gonna do with your hair?” she asked while pointing at my hair with her index finger
“umm ..i think a french braid would look nice.”
She came to my side and kept her hand over my shoulder “don’t worry when the expert is here. Just sit and leave it on me” she said before making me sit on my bed
“what ?”
“just drop it Grace ! Kathy is a pro on making hairstyles. Trust me “ I heard Jill speaking while wearing her jeans, she was already under her black high neck sweater .
I see Kathy giving me an assurance with her smile and so I decided to leave it on her.
I was just sitting on my bed and Kathy was actively working over my hair with the curling iron and the hairbrush in her mouth.
“Kathy ,its just shopping, you can leave it simple” I said mentally groaning
After a complete torture of 15 minutes she said “here, now go and watch yourself in the mirror”
I went to the mirror and was totally satisfied with her work. No doubt she’s a pro.
My hair was tied in a high ponytail leaving my long brown hair in beautiful curls ,which fell in the mid of my back giving it extra volume .
“thanks Kathy. It looks great” I said with a smile
“no problem! i’m glad you like it”
Jill came in my front to block my view “ sorry I need to do some make up” she said while looking at me through the mirror.
I smiled and gave her a clue to continue. As she finished with her eye liner, mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, loose powder and blusher I was all pissed off.
“jill comeon we’re getting late it’s already 4” I groaned
“yeah yeah “ she said and came to me to give my eye a stroke of mascara and eyeliner
“thanks , but I was okay like that” I said while getting up from the bed
“yeah and I made you better. Now comeon girls lets do SHOPPINGGGG” she squealed which made me and Kathy to giggle .
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After searching through most of the shops in Manhattan I finally got some good stuffs for me. I bought a purple hoodie because it’s really comfortable plus stylish and a faded denim shorts with a black beanie because I wanted to have one better than Chris . I got only essentials, I don’t like having too much unnecessary things.
Kathy wanted to get a silver stiletto for herself ,so we were now scanning this footwear shop when my eyes met with a pair of beautifullll gladiators one like I’ve always wanted to have. My mouth formed agape when I saw it. This was the most beautiful creation I’ve seen in past 10 years I quickly flipped the price tag and see the price
400$
I guess it’s too much for me to spend over just a pair of footwear , I can get so many things in this amount so I shrugged and moved ahead to the girls who were still busy in shopping.
“hey girls! If it’s okay with you can I go out? I’m hardly helping you both in finding anything.”
“yeah sure, it’s okay” Kathy said with a smile
I nodded in reply and went my way outside the store. I didn’t want to stay inside and look over that gladiator when I was not going to buy it , hence I decided to come outside.
I was just standing there when a girl came out from the store with a bag.
“excuse me ma’am” I flipped my head
“yeah?”
“This is for you” she said while giving me the bag
“uhh..no it doesn’t belong to me . I didn’t buy anything from you”
“no actually this is a gift from someone you know,we’ve got the payment”
“who are you talking about?”
“that’s not my place to tell you . now please take it or I shall be scolded by my manager”
I took the bag and opened it that revealed my eye stopper
The same gladiators I was ogling over a while ago. I didn’t purchase it and the sender did not mention it’s name over it. So I just thought to keep it until I discover who is the sender of the gift and would refund him/her the money. My lips formed smile but my mind was scanning who could send this to me.
Both the girls came out with a smile plastered over there faces
“what’s in your hand Grace?” Jill asked
“uhh..nothing you guys got everything?”
“yeah we did. I’m starving .lets go eat something” Kathy said
I nodded in reply.
We went to a nearby café that gives beautiful aroma of espresso and fresh blend coco. We all took a table at one of the corner of the café. Jill went to place the order for all of us. I wanted to try here the grilled cheese sandwich and of course my favorite espresso.
Jill came back to us and till the time our order arrived we waited and talked about today. Most of the communication was between both of the girls and I was actively listening to all they were talking about. Suddenly Jill looked past me and blurted “oohh look at the hot face there”
Me and Kathy we both followed her gaze and my eyes landed on the familiar man
‘Chris’
I furrowed my eyebrows as I saw him.
He was wearing his Armani suit and was sitting across the chair of a man aged above 50 I guess and another man aged around 40s .besides him sat a bimbo wearing a white office shirt that offered a good view of her boobs .i bet if she crouches a even one centimeter one can guess the radius of her boobs.
What is he doing here .He said he is busy ,sure he seems like so but he looks like a hot business tycoon and not at all like a cameraman.i don’t want to distract him anyway so I better pretended I never saw him. I was just about to flip around when I saw that bimbo seducing Chris while rubbing his arm and laughing without any reason.
What a cheap lady
I see her batting her eyelashes and pouting to show her red absolutely red lipstick coated lips .i decided to brush my jealousy and look ahead because if I give a reaction to this ,Chris would be in great danger of being killed by me.
Before I could turn ahead I see the bimbo getting up from her seat in order to serve the sandwiches and cookies to Chris and in the meantime hovered her boobs over his face. I’m pretty sure it went directly in his mouth. And over all ,he didn’t object anytime.
What a disgust
I couldn’t take it anymore so I got up from the seat and excused myself for the washroom as I was beyond pissed. I did not bother once to look at his side and went straight to washroom.
As I went inside the secluded corner , I took a look of me overall and noticed nothing but anger on my face. If he comes to me anytime soon i’d sure strangle him to death.
I gripped the marble tile as hard as I could showing my white knuckles . I see my face and see how hard could I clench my jaw.
My grip loosen itself when I see the door open that gave the view I never wanted.
“you look absolutely stunning love, I’m awestruck “he said while coming inside
“get out” I said nearly yelling
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