Chapter 37 Problems Adding Up
Mira snorted. “Really? I can't use your body at my discretion? But you are willing to have sex with your husband by using my body. Is that fair?”
“Our situation is different. You have no right to question me!” Luna Rosie scolded her.
“That’s what I’m saying. If you can't find a shaman, let me go. If we stay in the same place together we can’t move on. You can use my body in any way you like and I can do the same for your body. It’s like accepting our fate with open arms. That's the only way we can all move on with our lives,” Mira said calmly.
Luna Rosie sneered. “Easy for you to say that because you have my beautiful body. How about me? I am left with your ugly face. I will suffer for life!”
Mira fell silent for a moment, then she said, “Don’t worry, I will remain in contact with you, so if you finally find the shaman who can perform the soul swap I will return to your side so he can perform the soul swap successfully. How about that?”
“Can you guarantee me that you will not have a boyfriend or get married, because I don't like other guys touching my body. Only my husband is allowed to touch my body. Other men are not welcome. Can you do that for me?” Luna Rosie asked, observing her face closely.
“Sure. I'm not planning to have a boyfriend and get married. I just want to live for myself and enjoy life at my own pace,” Mira replied.
“Good. Then I will let you go if the shaman can’t be found as long as you stick to our agreement." Luna Rosie finally agreed to Mira’s request.
“Alright, now that we have another agreement in place, we can finally sleep in peace. Goodnight.” Mira started yawning. She closed her eyes, ready to sleep.
Luna Rosie heaved a sigh. She can make decisions now but how about her husband and the royal family? Would he agree with all her decisions? She will never know until the truth is revealed, which is why she wants confession to happen soon. She’s getting tired of thinking about her problems and situation alone. So damn tiring!
She emptied her mind and finally drifted into deep sleep half an hour later.
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The following day, the women woke up late, at 8:00 in the morning.
Morning goes as usual for the women.
Mira refrains from initiating going to see Alpha Gideon, fearing she would be misunderstood. It's better to wait for Luna Rosie’s call to action.
“I will go downstairs and see if my husband already had his breakfast, if not, we will bring him his meal,” Luna Rosie said.
“OK.” Mira nodded her head. “I will go downstairs to have breakfast in the dining room.”
“Alright, let’s go together,” Luna Rosie said.
The women went downstairs.
Luna Rosie learned from the pack doctor that her husband had already eaten his breakfast accompanied by his parents in the recuperating room.
Luna Rosie says, “I’ll eat in the kitchen. Feed yourself."
“Okie dokie.” Mira went to the dining room and ate breakfast alone.
After the women finished their breakfast they went to the garden to relax and enjoy the beautiful flowers in full bloom.
Mira wanted to discuss further with Luna Rosie what awaits her after she gives birth to the baby in her tummy. She looked at her brooding companion. “Can we talk?”
Luna Rosie nodded her head. “What do you want us to talk about?”
“Um, after I give birth to your child, can I find work outside?” Mira asked.
“Why are you asking me about this issue again? What’s the rush?” Luna Rosie spat angrily.
“Just answer me please,” Mira insisted.
Luna Rosie breathed deeply. “I’m still thinking about it. I have not made a decision yet. We will cross the bridge when we get there.”
“I want a clear answer from you,” Mira repeated.
Luna Rosie disliked Mira’s persistence. “I have another alternative plan for you. Since you inhabit my body, I can’t let you go. I might force you to stay in the bungalow house all your life if we can’t find a shaman. But that’s not my final decision yet. As of now my decision can still change depending on the situation. Who knows, tomorrow I will be thinking differently.”
“Huh?” Mira’s eyes widened in surprise. “You are impossible! You are the one who planted the idea of me pursuing another goal besides being a servant and now you want to keep me here until the day I die like a prisoner?”
Luna Rosie hissed. “You are really dumb! I said that if our souls have switched successfully you can leave anytime and pursue whatever your heart desires. But if we can’t find a shaman, there is a possibility that I will keep you here where I can see you every day so I can protect my body that you are currently inhabiting. Is that hard to understand? Please…don't make me repeat those words again!” she said irritably.
Mira rolled her eyes. “Jeez, calm down. Relax. No need to be angry.”
“Just think about it. People know you are Luna Rosie and your face is recognisable everywhere. What will others think if they see you working outside as a maid, saleslady or waitress? People will start asking questions because they are confused. Why are you working outside the mansion when you are the wife of the heir to the throne of the royal family? Can you imagine the chaos it will bring to both of us?” Luna Rosie yelled in distress. “Please use your head. Let’s stop discussing this issue anymore,” she said, enraged.
“OK.” Mira finally understands what the lioness is trying to say to her. “I have one last question…”
“Go ahead,” Luna Rosie said, furious that the stupid maid was still firing stupid questions at her.
“Are you going to announce to everyone that we have switched souls? Or only the royal family will know about our secret?” Mira asked curiously.
Luna Rosie fell silent. She has not thought about that question yet.
“And what if there are public engagements such as an invitation to a party, family gatherings, or something like that? Who would accompany your husband to such events? You or me?” Mira asked.
Luna Rosie was caught off guard by Mira’s question. She hadn't thought about those things yet. But now that Mira brought it up, she realized that her problems were going to add up after the truth was revealed. A horrible situation was about to happen.
The worst thing is, she will be left alone in the house sulking while Mira and her husband will attend those public gatherings as a couple just to keep up appearances.
GRRR! So damn annoying!
Suddenly she had a headache the size of a mountain. She stood up and said, “My head hurts thinking about our situation. I need to go back to my room so I can take a rest.”
“OK. Let’s go back to our room,” Mira agreed.
The women left the garden, returned to the house and went straight to the bedroom so Luna Rosie could rest.
The moment they reached the bedroom, Luna Rosie quickly lay down on the bed and closed her eyes.
“Do you want me to get medicine for your headache?” Mira offered.
“No need. My headache started when you bring those difficult questions out in the open,” Luna Rosie said anxiously.
“I’m sorry my questions upset you and caused you pain. But those problems will arise soon, we better be prepared to face them," Mira said calmly.
“I know. Stop talking for now. I don't want to think about those problems yet. I just want to put my mind to rest,” Luna Rosie said, facing the wall.
“OK. I will shut my mouth now so you can have a good rest,” Mira said and sat on the dressing table, brushing her hair, staring at her beautiful face in front of the mirror.
Luna Rosie forced herself not to think about her problems. But she knows she can’t avoid thinking about them. Sooner or later, those invites will come and she has no idea how to go about them. She wants her husband to know the truth so that aside from her, there is another person who can help her navigate them all. Her problems are adding up and her mind is shutting down, refusing to process everything.
Luna Rosie stays in the bed for the rest of the afternoon, standing up only when it comes to eating meals and going to the bathroom.
When evening came, Luna Rosie rose from the bed and said, “Let’s go downstairs now and prepare my husband’s meal for dinner,” she said gloomily. Her head still hurts.
“OK,” Mira replied casually, trying not to act excited but deep inside she is looking forward to visiting Alpha Gideon to give him another round of mind-blowing pleasure tonight.
The women left the bedroom and went downstairs. Mira waited on the sofa while Luna Rosie went to the kitchen to get the tray and prepare the food.
A few minutes later, the women entered the recuperating room.
After Luna Rosie placed the tray on the table, she no longer bothered to get her husband's attention. She left the room quietly.
“My love, I miss you!” Alpha Gideon blurted after the maid left the room.
“I miss you too!” Mira responded with a smile. She picked up the tray and brought it to the bed. “My love, are you ready to eat your meal?” she asked.
“Yes, I’m starving,” Alpha Gideon replied.
“How are you feeling today, my love?” she asked.
“Better than yesterday,” he replied cheerily.
Mira fed the delicious dish to her husband. He ate with a good appetite.
After dinner, Mira placed the tray on the table, then looked at him. “Are you ready for me, my love?” she asked seductively.
“Yesss, so ready,” Alpha Gideon replied huskily, his eyes glowing with anticipation.
Mira walked to the bed and planted a kiss on his lips. “Then let’s get started,” she said alluringly.
She put her hand on his crotch and started stroking his manhood.