Chapter 155 Extended Family.
Melissa sat down as Vanessa cleaned her face with a cotton wool and what seemed to be like a methylated spirit, her eyes were closed as she enjoyed the minute coldness that was being sparsely spread across her face. She hummed as the entirety of her body felt more relaxed and she was getting caught up in the wholesome and serene peace that it brought her. However, nothing good lasts long.
“Come on I am done," Vanessa said as Melissa flicked her eyes open and . She wanted the whole thing to last a little longer. It is funny how she was getting really attentive to very little things these days. It took very little to make her happy end as it would seem she got annoyed easily too.
Her phone rang and she stretched her hand to pick up, but her hair got pulled back by Candice who was braiding them. “Ouch!" She exclaimed as the pain rang through her head.
“I am sorry," Candice said as she dropped the hair and rushed forward. “Oh my god I am so sorry, are you okay," she asked. “I am so… " Candice continued while Vanessa just stood there with an apologetic face.
Melissa looked at both of them and couldn't deny that she was a little annoyed not because of the pain but the way the both of them were still treating her like a queen, instead of a friend. She could sense the fear coming from both of them, and she didn't understand the reason why they'd still be that way after all they've all been through together.
“Stop… stop, “ she cut Candice off. " Stop apologizing for the love of the gods, it is not like I am an idiot, mistakes happen and this was my fault.” She said with a stern face. " Just continue, please! '' She sighed and then gently picked up the phone.
She'd already missed the call by this time, so she clicked to check who it was, before she could even click it the dialer screen showed again and her phone rang. She glanced at the name and she sighed again. It was one of their families that had never contacted her ever. Aunt Gretude, a very stern woman with a wicked view on life.
Melissa picked the phone up and as usual, the woman did like the test and claimed to have called her just to check on her. Melissa nodded and just replied thank you to all she said. After the whole sugar-coating, she just wanted to hang up the call, but then the woman spoke again.
“Melissa, I also wanted to inform you, I am coming down to the palace next week, “ she said.
" Why? “ Melissa jolted. " I mean, that's okay, but is everything alright with you,? “ She asked. Everything had been going smoothly for her because her family- extended family didn't expect her to last as Luna but now she was doing way more than expected. They are starting to feel as if she might be useful, and that is dangerous, that means more problems for her.
“Oh sweet child,” she said with a smile. " Don't you worry at all, all is well. There are few people coming with me. Have rooms ready for us and I hope you throw us a welcome party too.” She said, her tone way more domineering than it should be. Melissa realized she was being ordered and she hated it.
" You will get your rooms, the kingdom however, is in no mood for parties,” Melissa said assertively. " I will be expecting you all to bring gifts for me, “ she said with a tiny tone that made her sound more like a child.
“Oh, alright, silly me!” The woman responded. Her voice sounds like gravel being poured in a large dust pan. It felt old and heavy but frail. " We shall meet then, goodbye,” she said.
Melissa hung up without replying and she exhaled rubbing her hand on her head, she flung the phone on the table and just exhaled. She was tired of all the stress and she was about to just get up when she felt someone's arms on her shoulders massaging it. She opened her eyes to see Candice smiling at her and working on her stress relief technique. She smiled back heartily and just closed her eyes, sometimes she forgot how sweet these girls were.
Vanessa worked her magic on her face as Candice somehow mixed between massage and braiding and she felt good. She didn't even think about anything. After a while they were done and they both urged her to come look at herself in the mirror.
She obeyed and what she saw reflected was herself looking really good even better than she'd been in a while she felt more confident, and also if she would say so herself she looked matured and curvy. It was probably the cloth, but she liked it and she couldn't wait for Richard to get a glance of this. She turned to her maids and smiled. “Thank you guys," she said, leaning forward and pecking them both on the cheeks.
Candice stood still as she pecked her and then turned around like a robot, before screaming and running away. “What is wrong with her?" Melissa asked Vanessa.
“She always dreamt of you pecking her," she said.
Not long after a knock landed on the door and both her and Vanessa screamed come in. The door swung open and Beatrice walked in. She was in a red dress that had an exquisite design that let one catch a glimpse of her straight legs and brown thighs. Melissa smiled. “Waoh," she exclaimed. “You look good,"
“Thanks," she said. “The reporters are ready for us," she said before winking at Vanessa who smiled broadly at her.
Melissa giggled and then walked out of the room with Beatrice. She was about to be on the news.