Chapter 60 Warning!
The trio arrived at the mall and began shopping. They went straight to the newborn section first and bought a dozen baby products such as newborn clothes and feeding bottles.
After spending almost two hours in the babies section, they went to shop for more maternity dresses for Mira and went to the grocery store to buy personal hygiene stuff.
Afterward Luna Rosie said, “I will go to the beauty salon to have my nails done. You can do whatever you want with your time.”
“What time will we go home?” Mira asked.
"I will text Lena if we are about to go home. I gotta go.” Luna Rosie turned on her heels towards the escalator that would take her to the second floor where her favorite beauty salon was located.
Mira’s eyes followed Luna Rosie as she got to the escalator, sighing heavily. "What are we going to do now? We don’t have the money to buy snacks. I’m hungry, and my baby is hungry,” she said dejectedly, caressing her baby bump.
Lena smiled. “Don't worry, I have some money with me. What do you like to eat?”
“Great! I’m craving some pizza and french fries right now," Mira responded merrily. “I will pay you back after I get some money,” she said, wondering when she could earn some money. She’s currently jobless and pregnant. In the royal mansion there is no need for money as all her needs are given to her freely. But if she ventures outside the mansion and wants to go somewhere she really needs money to buy whatever she wants.
Lena noticed the sadness plastered on her companion’s face. “What are you thinking? You look sad. Are you thinking about money?”
“Yeah. Funny isn't it? I'm reborn in a royalty’s body but I’m poor,” Mira said on the verge of crying.
Lena rubbed her back gently. “It’s okay. You will have your own money soon. Why don't you ask for some money from Alpha Gideon? I’m sure he will give you money,” she suggested casually.
Mira sighed. “You know I can’t talk to Alpha Gideon because Luna Rosie wouldn’t like it if I approached her husband. She will skin me alive out of jealousy. My current situation is difficult. I have no freedom and I can only stay in the mansion until I give birth to my baby…” she said sorrowfully.
Lena nodded her head. “Yeah, your situation is difficult indeed. But after you give birth, will they allow you to leave the mansion?" she asked curiously.
Mira shook her head. “No.”
Lena raised a brow. “But why? Why can’t you leave?”
“Because I am in Luna Rosie’s body. She won't allow me to leave the mansion because she is afraid of what I’m going to do with her body. Technically, her body is mine and my body is hers. So I can’t leave the mansion yet unless this soul swap mess is fixed,” Mira explained.
“Ah okay, until you and Luna Rosie are back in each others' body you can’t leave the mansion. I got it. But how to undo the soul swap?” Lena asked, confused.
Mira shrugged. “I don’t really know."
Lena sighed. “That’s mind boggling. Until now I still couldn't believe that a soul swap or a body swap was possible. You died and were reborn in Luna Rosie’s body. It's kind of bizarre to me. Now that I start thinking about it, my head starts hurting."
Mira smiled. “Then stop thinking about it.”
"OK, let's stop talking about your situation. Let’s just find a pizza restaurant and have some burgers and french fries," Lena said, pushing the bizarre soul swap away from her mind.
They walked ahead and finally found a pizza restaurant. They entered the store and ordered their favorite snack at the counter.
A few minutes later, the waiter brought the burger, french fries, ham and cheese pizza to the table. They gobbled up their food with gusto.
After they finished eating they stayed in the restaurant a few minutes more, talking about where they would go next.
They decided to go to the mall’s garden rooftop to relax and enjoy the scenery.
When they arrived there, the rooftop garden was almost empty.
Mira smiled. “Wow, we have the place to ourselves.”
“Yeah this place is nice, clean, spacious and the flowers and plants are well maintained,” Lena said appreciatively. “Look there's a swing!”
“Lovely!” Mira squealed in delight. She personally loves swings. Every time she sees one, it brings back the inner child in her.
The women got into the swing and enjoyed the experience of having the gentle breeze caress their skin and the wind blow their hair away from their faces.
They weren't able to enjoy their solitude much longer because the place started getting crowded. When several children came to their location for the swing, they took their leave so the children could also enjoy the swing.
They settled on the plastic bench under the shade protecting them from the harsh glare of the sun.
Mira looked heavenward. It was a beautiful sunny day. It’s nice to be outside the mansion once in a while for a quick change of environment. She was wondering what Alpha Gideon was doing right now. Does he even think about her?
She released a deep sigh. With Luna Rosie around, she and Alpha Gideon will never have a chance to get closer to each other.
Her heart yearned to be close to him but the more she thought about them together, the more she realized their romance would never materialize because Luna Rosie would oppose it at every turn.
Unless Luna Rosie die suddenly or disappear from their lives.
If Luna Rosie dies, her chance of becoming Alpha Gideon‘s wife for real is 100% guaranteed.
But she will never use her hands to kill another woman just because she wants to be happy with the man she loves. Killing Luna Rosie is also killing her body. The thought of killing her body horrifies her. No she couldn't do it even if given a chance.
If she couldn’t have Alpha Gideon in this lifetime, all she wanted was to leave the mansion and live her life outside according to her wishes, far from the royal family’s shadow.
She shut her eyes, trying not to think of her problem now that she was out of the mansion. She should take advantage of the moment and let go of her problems and worries and just enjoy the pleasant environment.
Times like this might take so long to happen again, unless Luna Rosie is in a good mood and invite them to go shopping again next month.
She was thinking about Luna Rosie and the scar surgery she will undergo next week. It's actually something she is looking forward to. She was excited to see her face without scars again. The pleasant thought brought a smile to her face.
Lena noticed the smile on Mira's face and asked, “Why are you smiling? You remember something beautiful from your past?”
Mira shook her head. “Nah, I’m excited to see my face again after scar surgery,” she replied.
“You mean Luna Rosie’s plastic surgery that is happening next week?” Lena asked.
“Yup. I’m excited to see my face again without the scars,” Mira repeated in a thrilled voice.
Lena laughed, amused. “You are so funny. You already had a perfect beautiful face but you are still thinking about your scar-laden face.”
Mira disregards Lena’s comment and said, “I can’t help it. It's still my body after all.”
“You are right.” Lena continues smiling, watching the children having fun in the swing nearby.
Mira followed Lena’s gaze and saw the children laughing, having fun on the swing. She instinctively placed her hand on her baby bump. She will give birth to her baby four months from now. She already anticipated that Luna Rosie would take away her baby after she gave birth to it.
Would she be able to take care of her baby and raise it on her own? Nah, slim chance!
If she can’t leave the mansion, she would rather raise Luna Rosie’s baby and consider it her own so she can have something to focus her time and attention on. She will pour all her love and attention into the baby, raise the child well and protect it from harm.
She was actually looking forward to becoming a mother. The baby clothes they bought from the newborn section were very cute, awakening the motherly instinct in her. She was looking forward to hugging her firstborn in her arms, kissing its tiny arms and feet.
She had hoped Luna Rosie would not take the baby away from her. At least allow her to take care of the baby even just for two or three days a week. That’s enough for her.
Suddenly Lena’s phone rang. She checked the caller thinking it was her family calling her. “Oh, it’s Luna Rosie. I’ll answer it.”
“OK.” Mira nodded her head.
Lena said, “Hello, Luna.”
“Where are you, Lena?” Luna Rosie asked.
“We are in the rooftop garden right now,” Lena answered.
“OK. Stay where you are. Wait for me, I’m coming to your location,” Luna Rosie said and ended the short call.
Mira asked, “What does she want? Are we going home now?”
“Yeah, I think so. She is coming here,” Lena replied. “She’s probably done in the salon.”
“OK. Let’s just wait here.” Mira shifted her attention to the group of mothers talking to each other near the swing while watching their children playing in the swing. ‘Motherhood looks fun,’ she muses.
A few minutes later, Luna Rosie can be seen approaching their location.
“She’s here,” Lena murmured.
Mira saw Luna Rosie heading in their direction, walking in a big stride.
After reaching their side, Luna Rosie looked at Lena. “Leave us alone for a few minutes. I want to talk to Mira in private.”
“Copy, Luna.” Lena rose to her feet and left, distancing herself from the two women.
Luna Rosie lowered herself onto the bench beside Mira and said, “Listen, the doctor called me a few minutes ago and informed me that one of her clients had backed out due to a sudden family problem. The client was due for surgery in two days. In short, she called me if I was willing to take the spot and she would perform surgery early on.”
Mira’s brows drew together, confused as to why she had to tell her that. “So...?”
“I’m going to take the early slot and have scar surgery within two days,” Luna Rosie said. “But I’m warning you, while I’m away you can’t flirt with my husband. Don’t seduce him! If I hear from the servants or Lena that you tried to win my husband’s attention, I will skin you alive. Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?” she said, glaring at Mira, sending a stern warning directly into her eyes.
“I understand, Luna. Don’t worry I will not leave my room. I will not seek your husband’s attention. I will never seduce him,” Mira assured her.
“Good!” Luna Rosie said, pleased with Mira’s answer. She stood up. “Alright, shopping is over. Let’s go home.”
The women left the mall and went home.