The fill-in wife - Episode 6

 

Deana:

"They are here. Go escort them in." Grandma instructs and glare at me when I remain on the couch with no sign of getting up. I throw both my hands in surrender.
"Okay, okay! I'll go." I drop my iPod then straighten my tank top.
"What are you wearing?!" Grandma exclaim completely appalled and I smirk.
"This is what I usually wear at home." I say innocently. In truth, I want to look distasteful so the Pierce's will take their marriage deal and run for the hills.
"What the hell is wrong with this child! And what's that damaging smell?" Her snobby nose twist in disgust and I grin . I kinda used these clothes for my work out last night and didn't wash it. I must look and smell just as a wife should.
"We shouldn't keep our guests waiting. I should go bring them in." I say cheerily.
"No! Young Lady go change before I--" I just giggle while I skip to the door and pull it open.
"Hi, I'm Jordan my parents wouldn't b----" my mouth drop at the piece of gorgeous man meat standing in front of me, saying something I ain't even paying attention to. He's wearing a suit and he fills the material perfectly

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. There's no ounce of fat on him from what I can see and man! Are those glasses hot or what?! I gulp down saliva.
"My God, what's that smell?!" This brings me out of shock. I look down at my sweat smelling tank top and yoga pant then back to Jordan.
"Sh*t!" I spit, slam the door in his face and run upstairs to my room, totally ignoring Derrick who tries to stop my retreat.

Derrick:
"Yea. Make sure the girl knows the marriage is just for a year then she gets two million naira. Draw up the contract soonest. And find me someone prettier than a rose." I say before ending the call with my lawyer. He knows how to do this sort of thing and I hope to be married before the weekend.
"Deane! Why did you shut the door on your visitor?" I yell after Deane who doesn't pay me any attention as she race pass me and continue on her way upstairs. I shake my head at her. Wasn't she supposed to go welcome Jordan in? Is the guy that bad? Well, I should be a good host and let the young man in. I walk to the door and pull it open.
"I am so sorry about-- wow" That's all I can say as I stare at a fully transformed Jordan.
"Derrick?!"
"Yea, man. You look good." I say truthfully.
"Well, what can I say, London is good on me." He says and grin crookedly and I chuckle.
"Wow man. Do they feed people with muscles serum out there in London?" I joke and he chuckles.
"Let the young man in Derrick." Grandma calls from inside.
"Oh yea. My bad. Come in." I pull the door open wider.
"Thanks. Is Deane alright?" He says as I escort him to our dining room.
"She was expecting a different Jordan." I say sheepishly and he laughs a rich belly laugh.
"Dang it! If I had known she prefers fat and geeky Jordan, I would have taken a few days out of my gym time and spend them in a bar." He says and I like this new Jordan.
"Ha ha. So funny I forgot to laugh." I turn around to see Deane. Is she wearing a gown or am I hallucinating?
"Didn't know you own a dress Deane." I tease and when she throws me a death glare I raise my hand in surrender.
"Hey Deane. Your brother was just telling me you are into fat guys. I'm so sorry but these muscles are here to stay Deane. Or should I call you wifey already?" Jordan pull the chair out for Deane who to my surprise sits on the chair while smiling widely.
"Call me wifey and I'll harvest your balls with this kitchen knife." She says sweetly while clutching a bread knife. Now that's the Deane I know. Jordan chuckles then take his seat beside Deane while I sit on the other side of the table.
"Watch your mouth young lady." Grandma chastise as she takes her seat at the head of he table. I expect the food to be served already but seems we are waiting for other people.
"Who else is--" I don't finish my question before Nelson walks into the dining room with Rose behind him.
 I grind my teeth painfully as they walk to my side of the table and Nelson pull the chair beside me out for Rose.
"Thanks." She mutter to him and he pecks her cheek. Okay, I've had enough. I shoot right out of my chair and everyone stare at me.
"Sit down Derrick. She lives here and I won't have you making her uncomfortable." Grandma Catherine grinds out and I scoff. She doesn't control me anymore. I start pulling out when Deane calls my name softly. I look down at her and see her pleading with her eyes that I don't leave her alone with these people. Fuck! I slump back on my chair and see her visibly sigh.
"Bring in the food!" Grandma call out and in seconds, a row of uniformed maids match out with different dishes. I just look down at my cutleries to avoid killing the couple beside me.
 "Would you like me to pour your drink Sir?" I look up to tell her no when my eyes meet Maya's face.
"Maya?!" She startles and the plate of hot stew drop from her hand unto Rose's lap.
"Oh my God! What the--" Rose exclaims.
"I'm so sorry ma'am. So so sorry. I'll get it off." Maya fidgety hands try to wipe the mess off.
"Get out you dirty thing!" Rose push her roughly away from her and Maya land on her ass. I can't take anymore of this. I slam my fist against the table hard.
"What's your problem?! She said she's sorry! Look at you calling someone dirty when you stink of something purely heartless! She's so much better than you." I yell.
Rose glare at me and I glare right back.
"Did you just compare me with the trash can girl?" I hear Maya gasp brokenly at this.
"The only thrash here is you!"
"I won't have you insult my wife!" Nelson fumes.
"The marriage didnt even push through. I'll take a cow to church for thanksgiving if I were you! i helped you dodge a lethal bullet!" I spit out at him. He flies off his chair but Grandma Catherine slam her palm against the table.
"Enough! We have a guest!" She spits and Nelson, always ready to please the old woman sits himself back on his chair and I snot mockingly. I'll shock him when I get the company he wants so bad.
"As for you, you're fired. Now get out." Grandma spit at Maya who looks like she's going to cry. This is all my fault. Maya looks to me before fleeing the dining room.
"Maya!" She doesn't stop.
"You can't do that!" I yell at grandma.
"She was late this morning and now this.

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. I can't encourage tardiness in my house. I'm done with this meal" Grandma Catherine drop her cutlery and walk out.
"She had an emergency! Her mother's in the hospital for Christ's sake!" I yell after her. She doesn't even stop. I stand up from my chair to go find Maya.
"How do you know this? Why are you even concerned about that trash? Her own mother abandoned her, do you know this?" Rose ask angrily. I turn face twisted up in anger towards her before choosing to ignore her, I walk out towards the direction Maya took.
"Shut up Rose. Come on Jordan. Let's go play PS2 upstairs." I hear Deane say before pulling Jordan upstairs, leaving Nelson and Rose alone in the room.
"Where's Maya?" I ask as I barge into the kitchen.
"She just left." A petite woman tells me solemnly.
"I just hope she's going to be fine. Her step dad is going to hurt her ag--" the woman stops when she realise she's said too much and I ball my hands into fists. I understand that that man at the hospital must be the step father. I need to get to Maya.

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