Hundred Shade of Embarrassment
Hundred Shade of Embarrassment
Getting out of the shower, I changed into my nightdress and walked into the bedroom.
Upon looking closer, one would notice the weird movement in my steps. My inner thigh ached so much that all I wanted was to jump into my bed and rest.
However, looking at the mess on the bed, I could only pull out the entire duvet, ready to take it to the laundry basket. But just then, the door opened, and my mom stepped into the room.
“You are going to bed?” Her gaze fell on my nightgown.
“Yes,” I replied, sneakily hiding the duvet behind my mind.
But how could such a huge duvet be fully hidden by my small frame?
“Let me help you with that.” She stretched her hands towards me, but I immediately took a step backward.
“No need. I can do it by myself. The laundry basket is just close to me. It's already late at night. Why don't you go to rest, Mom? We will talk more tomorrow.” I said, waiting for her to leave, but then I noticed her gaze on me became strange.
“Wha-what.” I stammered.
Oh my, did she find out something?
“You… What happened to your neck? Did you get injured?” Her gaze was filled with worry.
“Ah, this.” I hurriedly use my palm to cover the side of my neck. “It was during the process of removing the orbit. I guess a mark must have been left when it was removed.”
Hearing my answer, Mom's gaze reverted to normal. “Is that so? Well, I will take my leave then. Goodnight.” She smiled at me before turning to leave the room.
“Ahh.” I let out the breath I was holding once the door was closed. “That was a close call.”
Thinking of the red mark across my neck, I walked toward my dressing mirror and leaned closer to take a look at my skin.
“Damm you, Vagamound.” My face flushed red in embarrassment, seeing the several red spots across my neck.
Gosh, he's such a wolf.
Can't he at least bite lighter?
Thinking of the explanation I had given to Mom, I covered my face in shame.
She must have discovered my lie. Gosh, this is so embarrassing.
As I was wallowing in my hundred shades of embarrassment, the phone on my dressing table vibrated.
I picked it up and saw that it was a message from Vagamound.
\[Hi Belia. I want to ask if you are feeling okay?\]
Before I could type in a reply, another message came in.
\[I'm deeply sorry if I've hurt you. I tried my best to be as gentle as I could, but in the end, I lost control of myself.\]
I was about to type in ‘It's alright,' but recalling the embarrassment I had just faced, I changed my text.
\[Lost control? I'm experiencing severe pain across my body right now. Do you think an apology can cure it?\]
While waiting for his message, I took the dirty duvet to the laundry basket and then went to take out a clean sheet from my wardrobe and spread it across the bed.
Once I was done, I reached for my phone and then climbed onto the bed. Vagamound's message was still waiting to be read.
\[I'm so sorry. How do I make it up to you?\] He added a teary-eyed puppy sticker at the end of the message.
“So cute.” I smiled, imagining Vagamound's expression to be the same as the puppy's.
\[Are you free tomorrow?\] I sent out a text.
He instantly replied in seconds. \[Yes. I'm all free tomorrow.\]
\[Okay. Let's go on a date tomorrow.\]
\[Sure. A date it is. I will come pick you up tomorrow. Goodnight, lovely.\]
I blushed hard seeing his last sentence. Oh my, I think I'm going to find it difficult to sleep tonight.
After we finished chatting, I logged into my social media account and changed my relationship status from single to married.
Almost instantly, a message came in from Ivy.
\[Hey, little bunny. What's with the sudden surprise? Whose celebrity crush did you discover this time?\]
Ivy asked because whenever I have a new celebrity crush, I always update my relationship status to married.
\[It's not a celebrity crush. Moreover, didn't I tell you to stop calling me little bunny?\]
\[Bite me. I won't stop calling you that unless you change your profile picture, little bunny. So if it's not a celebrity crush, then what's wrong with the change?\]
\[Well, I actually got married.\] I texted.
\[Ha-ha.\] Ivy sent out a one-minute voice note of her laughing crazily. \[Oh my, I almost woke up my mom from her sleep. Come on, Belia. This is not even April. What kind of absurd joke is that? You don't even have a boyfriend, much less talk of getting married.\]
\[I'm not lying. I officially got married today.\] I texted back.
\[Alright, I will play along with you today. So, who did you get married to? Alex?\]
\[Seriously, Ivy.\] I sent out an angry emoji.
\[What? He's the only guy I can think of. That guy is the only chaser you've had since elementary school.\]
\[The person I'm married to is Vagamound.\] I responded.
\[What!!\] She sent out a shocking emoticon sticker.
\[We both got married today.\] To prove it, I sent her a picture of our marriage certificate. \[The wedding was in a rush. I was also surprised, just like you are.\]
\[Tell me this isn't a dream. How… I mean… Gosh, I don't know what to even type. This is shocking news.\] Ivy was taken aback, trying to confirm the authenticity of the certificate.
\[When did you guys begin dating?\]
\[We didn't.\] I answered.
\[So it's marriage without dating?\]
\[Well, you can put it that way.\]
\[Wow. This is too sudden, Belia. I will come to your house tomorrow morning. Let's discuss more in person.\]
\[Vagamound and I are going on a date tomorrow and won't be back until late. How about during school?\]
\[Love in the air. The newlywed couple is going on a honeymoon.\] Ivy replied with a teasing voice note before ending with a whisper. \[Don't forget to tell me about your hot night.\]
\[You're so naughty.\] I laughed at her words. \[Let's talk more at school. Goodnight. I'm already feeling so sleepy.\]
\[Alright. I will let the bride get her peaceful rest. Goodnight.\]