DAY ONE OF NEWLY WEDS
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They both brushed their teeth in the bathroom while standing by each other but didn't utter any words. They both silently did their work and dropped the brush inside the holder at the same time but Cynthia didn't even look up to see him in the face when their hands brushed each other. He wanted to ask what was happening or if she was not feeling fine but decided not to, she might be tired and maybe having mixed emotions since she just got wedded but newlyweds he know of are always happy when they get to their houses, why is theirs different?
They head downstairs for breakfast and saw the chef in her white shirt with black stud buttons lined in the chest area and her hair was neatly packed in a white hair covering like those working at a five star hotel. She bowed to them and the maids quickly pulled their chairs out for them to have their seats.
"Welcome and Good morning, I bring to you the best of Wellington's Caffe L'afare which is Eggs Benedict With bacon or ham or salmon or spinach on English muffins with house-made hollandaise Swap muffins for hash with the side dishes House-made sausage and Roasted vine tomatoes accompanied with Gusto Fair trade organic - A blend of coffees from Central American & East Africa. Taste notes of plum & dark chocolate with a cherry-like acidity" she introduced and Chris wowed without making a sound
"She's the best sous chef in her place of work before we recruited her, don't make it too obvious that you don't know varieties of food" Cynthia said picking up her fork to eat.
That was the last thing she uttered on the table throughout the breakfast which led to silence, the only sound was that of the spoons and forks dancing on the plates. She finished her food and dabbed her mouth with the napkin she removed from her laps before standing up to her feet. The maid at her back quickly drew out the chair for her to come out.
"Thank you for the food" she said to the chef who bowed in happiness before going upstairs to have her bath.
Chris came back up to the bedroom and heard her running the shower but he had to pick his phone he forgot in the bathroom while brushing so he went in since it was natural for him and completely fine, his wife was the one having her bath after all.
He opened the door, picked his phone and was about heading out when Cynthia stopped him with a yell
"How dare you walk in here? don't you realize that I'm having my bath and that will means I'm naked?" she shouted from the glass shower booth and he went dumb
How can his wife yell at him like a stranger?
"I'm sorry, I didn't know it would upset you, I just wanted to pick up my phone" he replied and moved out immediately before she could say another word.
He knew he wouldn't be able to cope with the silent treatment he was being given by his newly wed wife so he texted his best friend, Evans and asked him to meet up. He threw on white shirt on his Jean trouser and a white and black Valentino sneakers to match before heading out before his wife came out of the shower.
He didn't even have his bath!
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"Hey what's up! why is the newest groom in town outside so early in the morning when he should be in the arms of his bride?" Evans asked as he settled down on the chair in front of Chris in the Cafe.
"She went out and I was bored at home because I was by myself so I decided to call you out" he lied with a fake smile
"So what's up? do you have something to tell me?" Evans asked raising his brows and he shook his head
"I just want someone to keep me company since I can't resume work as of now" he replied
“should we go to the arcades? It's been ages we played pool" Evans proposed and he agreed immediately without hesitation
They went to the nearest game arcade to play pool till they were worn out before going out for some drinks at the bar
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Cynthia came out of the shower and asked for Chris before she was informed that he had gone out earlier
“Without having his bath?" She remarked and gasped before heading back to the room to grab her bag, she was going out for shopping since she doesn't have much clothes in her closet.
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He came back home drunk with Evans around late midnight when everyone was asleep and Cynthia had to come the door for him and help him up with Evans by his side
“Thank you for bringing him home" she said to him as she bent to unbutton his shirt
“No problem but what's happening? He was drinking faster than usual as if he wanted to get drunk intentionally" Evans said with his forehead wrinkled with concerns
“He just picked up a new hobby if drinking faster, He didn't go shopping with me when I asked because he doesn't like it much. He should have just followed me, we are newly weds after all" she replied with a low voice and a pout and Evans just smiled
“You should understand that men doesn't like those things that much but I'll scold him for not spending the day with his new bride" Evans told her and she nodded
“Thank you, I'll get you a warm cup of honey water because it seems you had to drink long to keep him company" she said and head downstairs to prepare the tea
He took the tea and went on his way before Cynthia went upstairs to sleep in the other room since she couldn't withstand the smell of alcohol oozing from Chris.
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Chris woke up the next day with his head heavy and aching, he took his time to take his bath and clean up the smell and all before throwing a baggy tee-shirt on and a big short, head downstairs for breakfast.
He met Cynthia getting her nails done by one of the maids and the others were moving things upstairs
“We already have these in the room, why are you taking them up again?" He asked one of the maids
“I ordered it, I told them to set the other room up, I'll be using it as from today" Cynthia replied and he couldn't believe his ears
“What?" He asked with a puzzled look on his face
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