"Good Morning." He greeted Mr and Mrs Corte. Mrs Corte kissed Desmond cheek as he kissed her forehead. Desmond and Mr Corte exchanged glances as he sat in his usual seat; the head of the house. Well, it's clear that he is the head of this house. We began to eat. No one talked. I felt odd at the absolute absence of sound. I looked at Desmond whose focus is all on his food, so is everyone. After breakfast, Mr and Mrs Corte left.
"Did you take your medicines?" I asked him as Nodded and left too.
I smiled as I looked at the garden. Finally, it looked loved. It looks so beautiful. I just rearranged most of the flowers. I closed my eyes as I inhaled the scent of the flowers.
There's only a month left for our marriage anniversary. A slight glimpse of the belief that next year will be better than the previous one is filling me.
I was getting ready. I felt bad for mother, she must have also gone through the same torture of attending parties you hardly have any interest in. I don't go to these parties often, back at home. I walked down as I wore a Black lace dress with lace sleeves. The dress is above my knees, I wore it along with some black stockings and high heels. I wore a round neck shirt underneath my dress because it's so cold. My hair is falling on my back. I look so pretty.
I walked out, fearing Desmond might not like my short dress. I walked as his eyes widened. His Intimidating Gray eyes carefully observed me as he walked closer. I met his unfathomable gaze.
"Change the dress." He hissed.
"O-Okay" I shuddered in fear as I left and changed into a knee-length burgundy frock, with a skin coloured poncho With matching leggings and Wedges. I went to him again. He nodded in approval as we left.
We entered as we were greeted by Mr Gabriel; the host,
"Welcome, Mr and Mrs Corte." He shook hands with Desmond as I flashed a Decent Smile at him.
"Oh My God, Desmond!"I heard someone squeal. My eyes widened in horror as I immediately recognized the voice as well as the person; Emily. She hugged Desmond and Kissed his cheeks. Desmond stood unamused as usual.
"I still love your coldness" She smirked at him. She turned and looked at me.
"SG!"She called me as I shivered at that nickname like a lot of unpleasant memories flooded into my mind. She hugged me too. I forced a smile as I hugged her back.
"How long has it been, Ester? You still look the same." She said in a friendly manner and I know that she is anything but friendly. Desmond looked at me with a shocked look when Emily called me SG.
"So, Desmond you are here; with whom?" Emily asked while Mr Gabriel left.
"My wife," Desmond answered. She looked shocked.
"Who?"She asked. Desmond looked at me. She also looked at me as my lips formed a thin line. She laughed a little.
"Her?" She mocked. As he nodded. I dug my nails in my palm to calm my afraid form.
"I thought you hated girls like her." She said in a manner, trying to make me feel low. I lowered my head as Desmond remained silent.
"You know what, Ester? Desmond and I dated for a year back at high school." My eyes widened in shock. They dated each other. She is in the same high school as me. That means I also went to the same high school as Desmond.
"I didn't know you went to the same high school as me.."I said to Desmond.
"Neither do i." He replied.
"He knew you, not as Ester. But, as SG; a pathetic girl who can't do anything. You were such a wimp back then, I hope you have gained some courage now." Emily continued degrading me. Tears brimmed in my eyes as she continued,
"Besides, you dropped out after those pictures were leaked an-" Emily continued; making me remember all those agonizing months in that hellish nightmare.
"Emily!" Desmond calls her, raising his voice. A tear fell from the corner of my eye but I quickly wiped it. Desmond noticed it as he glared at me then at her.
"You will stay away from her." He threatened Emily. I felt so scared.
"Oh? And what can you do?"Emily asked, putting a hand on her waist. I am amazed at how she can talk back to him. "You know it." He hissed.
"It was worth it" She hissed back seductively. He took a step towards her as she smirks and continued,
"What can you do here?" She smirks triumphantly. "Worry about later," Desmond said with a scowl as her smile faded away.
"Let's see.."She said, winking as she left.
"See you SG~" She left. Desmond took a step towards me as I took a step back in fright.
"You won't do anything. Don't you?" I asked as I put my hand to my chest.
"You don't have to worry about it," He said. I gasp softly as he puts his hand around my waist. I look down. He is so angry. I knew that if I try to talk to him it'll end up; me bearing the consequences. And he is furious for the rest of the party. I am so afraid. I don't want to go home. The last month was so good. Filled with silence. No mock, No haunt. But, I am really scared. On the other hand, Emily keeps giving Desmond a blow kiss whenever she looks at him or she passes some rude comment at me. This boiled his blood more. My terrors increased as I begged her to stop in my mind. Someone has to bear the result of your action; stop it, please Emily. We excused ourselves early because Desmond's Anger reached its peak. We left for home as my heart was pounding out of my chest.