Pierced Rose - Episode 51

 

Reginah's head was still driving her like crazy but she had no other choice other than accompany her insisting boyfriend to their family dinner.

She had worn a black heather jumpsuit matched with her usual stilettos while her man  wore  a white dress shirt, blue straight cut jeans matched with brown suede desert boots.

In the car, Brad couldn't stop praising his dad. He was like an idol to him and Reginah felt sorry for him.

If only he knew what kind of a father he had.

"Baby you gonna love my dad . He is so funny and very open minded. I am sure you two would get along quite fine.." Brad smiled at Reginah who tried so hard to act normal.

"Baby, I want us to have a relationship like my parents. They are...."

"Of course not.." Reginah snapped unintentionally. How could Brad wish that they had a relationship like theirs?? Reginah to share her man with another woman never...

"Baby, are you okay???"
Reginah begun stammering...
"Baby, what's wrong???"
Brad parked the car on the side of the road...

Reginah managed to calm her nerves after seconds of struggle," What I meant was that, we should not admire to be like anyone's relationship but be us..I hope I make sense.."

"I understand baby but trust me my parents' relationship is something to die for. I really envy them.."

"Each relationship has skeletons in the closet don't let appearances fool you.." Reginah blabbed out unknowingly.
"Baby, what do you mean???"
"Alcohol..."
"Alcohol and skeletons how???" Brad was now getting confused with Reginah's behaviour.

"I mean don't mind me, I think the drinks from yesterday still have an effect on me.

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. That's why I am ranting rubbish.."
"Sure... Let's get going before mum starts calling endlessly..." Brad laughed while Reginah blew out some air..

She wasn't sure she could fake it at the table... How could she act like everything was okay??? How could she look at them like a perfect family while she knew Mr Muigai was a fraud?? She really needed some spiritual intervention..

When they got at Brad's house, there was Mr and Mrs Muigai smiling like they were in a photo session. His arm snaked around her waist..
Reginah couldnt understand how she faked it..

"Hey, you must be Reginah..." Mr Muigai smiled while Reginah nodded outstretching her hand for a shake only to be pulled into a hug...

She was shaking like a leaf wrapped in Mr Muigai's arms.
"Son, why is your girlfriend trembling??? Is she sick." Mr Muigai asked placing his hand on her forehead.

"You guys go, we will catch up with you later.." Brad retorted.

"Baby are you okay???"Brad asked, his hands on her shoulders.
"I guess I am just sickish from last night.."
"Do you need to rest???"
"No, I am fine.." Reginah faked a smile..

"Come here," Brad embossed her into his arms. He understood she was tensed...
He tightly hugged her and Reginah could feel her worries blowing away....

"I am here, don't get tensed.." Brad assured kissing her. He later intertwined their hands and they walked into the dining room..

On their way there, they bumped into Patience who had Amy in her arms, a guy who distinctively  looked like Brad and a white girl with a petite body... She looked like a model from America Next Top Model, she was so pretty..

"Reginah, you came.." Patience hugged her..
"Hey Amy," Reginah smiled taking her into her arms...

"Brother, this is my girl Reginah.." Brad introduced her to his brother Calvin," Wow, she looks more beautiful in person.." Calvin retorted hugging Reginah," Nice to meet you Reginah, Brad always talks about you.."

"I hope good things.."
"Yeah, he can never bad mouth his girlfriend.." Calvin chuckled," Anywei, this is my girl Natalia.."He placed his hand around her waist pulling her closer to him...

Reginah smiled, returning her focus on Amy.
"Do you care for some wine???" Calvin asked.
"Sure.."

But before Calvin could give Reginah the glass of wine, Brad snatched it away..
"She had alot to drink yesterday and it's still on her head. I don't want her taking off her clothes during dinner..." Brad stated and they couldn't help but laugh at the now embarrassed Reginah..

"Guys, dinner is ready..." Kara shouted from the dining table.

There was a comfortable silence during dinner. Reginah had sat next to Brad so anytime she felt tensed she placed her hand on his thigh under the table.. Kara once in a while looked at her husband in admiration. She was really a good actress. Reginah couldn't understand how she stayed calm when he kissed her cheek, kissed her hand, placed his hand in hers whereas she knew he had another family..
If it were Brad who had done that, by now he would have  been crippled and his face imprinted on that dining table..  Reginah couldn't act up like a typical African wife..She thought.

"So Reginah, how did you two meet???" Mr Muigai asked..
"We bumped into each other in school.." Reginah pointed out dryly, trying to act calm...

"That's a very boring meet up.. I met the love of my life at a dance competition.. I pretended to be a judge and tricked her to give me her number..." Mr Muigai laughed and the whole table  joined in apart from Reginah who didn't understand what was funny...

Brad and his dad was replicas but very different. He might be funny, open minded and soft spoken but he was still a cheat.. 

"Dad, you were a smart one.." Calvin retorted..
"So Brad and Reginah always love and support each other... And Brad never cheat on your wife...

Read " Attitude meets Arrogance " by the same author ( Fideh Mwangi )

. Be a one man, one wife.."

Reginah on hearing the last words of Mr Muigai choked on her soup.
Did he just say one man, one wife...

"Excuse us..." Brad stated leading Reginah to the washroom.

"Baby, are you okay??? You acting weird.." Brad stated rubbing her back at the sink..
"I am just sickish but I will be okay..."
"Do you want me to take you to the hospital???."
"Stop being silly Brad and say what that I have a hangover..."
"Why not " Brad whispered pulling him to her that there is no inch between his chest and her back, "But I have some remedy.." Brad begun dropping kisses from her neck down her shoulders...

Reginah twisted around and wrapped her hands around his neck, "Naughty boy..."
"Who wants you." Brad teased trying to kiss her but she tucks in her lips..
"Okay you win.." Brad retorted looking disappointed walking her out of the bathroom.

When they got out of the bathroom the old folks were seated in the living room having wine whereas the youngsters were dancing...

"Reginah shall we dance???" Calvin reached out his hand and Reginah took it with no hesitation.

"You know Brad loves you alot .." Calvin stated as they danced.
"Yeah and I love him alot too..."
"So, if you break his heart I will break your neck.." Calvin smiled spinning her round.
Calvin wanted it to seem like a joke  but it sounded serious which made Reginah flinch...

If he knew how she had mistreated him in the past, he would probably kill her...
Before Reginah could give the I would never hurt him speech, Kara called her...

Brad for a moment felt like going after them but held back. He didn't want his girlfriend being threatened again at any cost...

"Hey Mrs Kara, whats wrong???" Reginah stuttered when they entered her office but to her surprise she hugged her..
"You were right Reginah, you are Brad's happiness and he loves you so much... I have never seen him so happy, than you.."

"So, we have your permission to date with no blackmails???" Reginah asked unable to hide her smile.. 
"Yes dear," Kara nodded excitedly, "I give you my blessings...And I also know that you told him about your past and didn't sham my name, thank you. I am sorry for all you had to go through.. I am sorry I didn't understand you as a mother would." Kara sobbed, hugging her once more...

"It's okay, Mrs Kara. It was nothing. Don't feel bad."
"Sorry for hurting you and treating you harshly..  I was wrong.. You are the best choice for my boy..."

Reginah wasn't sure if Kara was been for real but it seemed for once luck was on her.
"Don't apologise," Reginah took her hand into hers, "You are like a mother to me and I would be ashamed if you say sorry to me..."
"Thank you dear, thank you so much... Brad will need you especially when I tell him the truth about his dad..."
"And I will be here for the both of you, don't worry I won't say a word..." Reginah zipped her mouth..

"Next time just make sure you don't shiver in his arms or choke up when he acts up perfect.." Kara chuckled as Reginah's eyes popped out, "You noticed that???"
"As you said, I am like your mother..Truth be told I hate him so much..."
"To be honest the feeling is mutual.." Reginah replied and they laughed walking back to the living room.

Brad couldn't believe his eyes, when his mother and his fiancée walked back in holding hands... He had to  blink to make sure it wasn't the influence of the whisky he was having...