Ch.31 Unaffectionate
Ayanna's POV
We didn't go to work that day, we went shopping. He bought me a lot of things like jewellery, shoes and clothes, perfumes and makeup, he virtually bought everything a girl would need. At the store we got a lot of stares, people were wondering if I was the fiancée while Travis was being affectionate smiling and caring while I was playing the game too.
"So we're going to be living together in my apartment till we get married."
"Okay, so when are we getting married? "
"I suppose you heard when Michael stated it," he replied.
What would have been hard in saying the date? I tried remembering when and remembered when he said we had less than two months. Great!
Now that we're alone in the car he's going back to his unaffectionate self as I care.
I got out my phone from my bag and saw several texts and calls from my parents and colleagues, they were probably going to ask if the news was real. I replied to the texts describing how real it was and I left my mom's own pending. I didn't want to speak to her with Travis not being faraway.
We got to his apartment around six, we had wasted time shopping buying a lot of things I probably wouldn't wear and I was so tired. He called someone to get his things in while I followed closely. Once in he called all the help in the house which were up to seven and introduced
me to them.
"This is Ayanna Davies." He introduced putting his hands around my waist smiling down at me and I had to force myself to do the same.
"And she's my fiancée and I want you all to respect her."
"Okay, sir." They replied. Some even congratulated us and welcomed me.
"Let me show you to the room if you need anything ask the help."
"Okay. Can you get going now? I want to get some rest. "
"Rest?" he asked laughing humorlessly. "You need to prepare, we're having dinner by eight."
"Can't we do that tomorrow?" I asked frustrated.
Can't I get some rest, since he came to my house we've been up and doing and now we still have dinner.
"I should leave you to get ready, I'd be back by 7:45, be ready," he ordered leaving.
I sighed in frustration as soon as he left, I was looking forward to resting and now I won't be getting it. I decided to use the time to call my mom back, I had already sent the money to her and I'm sure she'd have received it and the news. She was probably going to scold me.
"Hello, mom." I greeted
"Ayanna where did you get the money you sent to us and why am I hearing the news that you're engaged to one Travis Sinclair?" she asked angrily cutting to the chase.
"I'm engaged to him mom and he was the one that gave me money for the surgery."
"You're engaged to a man for money?" she asked shouting. "Why on earth would you be engaged to him? I'd rather sell the house or take a loan than to accept his money."
"Mom, please don't do that. You need the money for the surgery". I said begging her to calm down.
"Travis Sinclair of all people. Haven't you learnt your lesson already, what the other did to you wasn't enough huh?" she asked angrily.
"Mom that's in the past," I said trying to coax her.
"Past? he ruined your life," she shouted and paused. "For god sake please don't tell me you love him."
What was I going to say? I don't love him but if I told her that she'd question me and if I say I do she'd tell me how foolish I am.
"You love him don't you?" she asked angrily. "Hasn't one ruined your life enough? Why are you still hell-bent on being with someone like the former?"
I couldn't help but cry, this was the first time my mom was scolding me since then and her saying this was refreshing my memory about what Daniel did. I know I shouldn't be marrying him but I was doing this for my family and my mom wasn't appreciating it.
"I love him, mom." I lied crying and I could just imagine her rolling her eyes, throwing her hands up in the air shouting.
"How foolish are you going to get? What do you love about him or should I remind you about what someone like him can do?"
"No mom, I know but I have to let it go," I said crying even when I know that after all those years I'm not over it and haven't let it go.
"I want you to break up the engagement Ayanna and don't call me unless you do."
"I can't do that mom...please understand," I begged crying
"Goodnight." she ended the conversation hanging up.
As soon as she hung up I started crying. I thought I've stopped that and was already strong but I've always been emotional and there were some things I couldn't handle especially where my family was concerned. I felt so helpless right now, I wanted to go over to Travis and tell him I quit but I had already used the money and even if I haven't I can't come out of it easily. I was doing this to help my mom but it seems like they're not valuing it. I hope she uses the money for her surgery.
I cried for a while and when I was done I decided to go prepare for dinner. I took my bath and wore a black short straight gown, it was pretty simple yet looked elegant. It was below my knee and it showed off my long legs.
The gown was tight showing off my curves, the front area went down a little exposing my cleavage. I brushed my hair and left it like that then moved to do my make up keeping it simple. I put on a black choker on my neck and a big circle earring, I also put on a silver bracelet before wearing black heels. I took a silver purse and placed my phone and other things I'd need in it.
At exactly 7:45 Travis knocked on the door, I sighed before going over to the door. Travis stood in front of me looking handsome as ever. He was dressed in a tight long sleeves black shirt, trousers and shoes. He was holding a black jacket and a massive black wristwatch on his wrist. His hair was pulled back, he looked like he was modelling.
"If you're done checking me out we have to leave." he coldly said
"I wasn't checking you out, just wondering why we both are wearing black."
He said nothing just walked out and I followed.
"We have to take a picture together." He called out a bodyguard to take a picture of us.