CHAPTER 11

“Then will you become my maid of honor? I don't have any friends,' Rora asked shyly as it was a bit embarrassing.
“I will be happy to. Let's go shopping tomorrow,” how can Jewel not be happy?
This new mom was just good and she had this feeling that they will be getting along together just fine.
“I can't, I have work and won't be getting a day off until Sunday. So, let's do that then,” she informed the other.
“You are working?” Jewel was shocked to hear this piece of news.
“Yes, I am, it won't do me good if I just sit around and do nothing. I need to eat too,” Rora acknowledged and sipped her water.
She had never worked in her entire life, so she had no idea what it was like to work and earn your own money. She was born with the money and still a student. If she was raised like Rora, what would she be doing now?
“Okay, I will come on Sunday then,” she said and checked the time.
“It's already this late. Aren't you supposed to be going home?” Aurora asked, as she was worried about Jewel.
“No, I will sleep here tonight. I told my grandparents and I hope you don't mind,” Jewel lied.
She wanted to check for herself if Rora was going to have more guests. Seeing her with that guy made her uncomfortable especially when she knew that Rora would be marrying her dad.
Jewel really liked Rora and wanted their marriage to work but if Rora was seeing someone then that would be bad and she didn’t want anyone making her dad wearing a green hat.
“You can do that too. I don't have any food in the fridge right now. How about we visit the super market and buy some now?” Aurora asked.
“Good idea. I don't remember the last time I went to a place like that,” Jewel said excitedly.
“That's perfect then. Let me change into something appropriate and we will leave,” Aurora told Jewel.
“Sure, I will be waiting,” Jewel said as Rora left for her bedroom again.
When Rora left she took out her phone and texted her dad.
[I will be sleeping at Rora's, please tell grandma. Xoxo]
There was no way he would read her text that moment. Her dad was busy so she had time to do what she wanted. Rora came out of her bedroom and the two left for the supermarket.
They didn't take a taxi but walked to the mart. It took them fifteen minutes walking and talking; Rora was showing her places and commenting on people that they passed by. It was fun being with her.
With her friends they would talk about designer bags and clothes, boys and latest news on celebrities; but with Rora it was different and she liked it. She was an honest person and just tells the truth as it is.
They arrived at the mart and entered inside. Rora greeted the workers there who seemed to know her very well.
“You know everyone?” Jewel asked out of curiosity seeing how close Aurora was to the workers.
“It's good knowing who surrounds you and handles your food. You never know when you get poisoned,” she replied.
“I will bear that in mind.”
“Good, now help me look for some chicken breasts,” Rora said and she began her search.
Her mansion was filled with maids so she had never done any grocery shopping before. It was exciting looking for the wanted groceries and cancelling them on the list as they filled the trolley.
They picked quite a lot of groceries before they went to pay for them. On the till Rora picked two chocolate bars and added them to the original grocery. The attendants packed the groceries in the plastic bags and the two of them left.
“If you are tired, we can take a taxi and go home,” Rora said out of concern for her.
“No, I'm okay. Let's walk, this is so much fun.”
“Are you sure? These bags are heavy,” Aurora was concerned about the little princess.
“I can handle it,” Jewel assured Rora who looked worried.
She had concern for her which other women who were after her dad never showed. And this made her look at Aurora in more light, she just hoes that the other will be like that even in the future.
“Okay but if you get tired just tell me,” she said as she was still worried about Jewel.
“I will.”
They began to walk back to Rora's apartment while she tells her stories about her school. Rora was a cheerful person, she kept laughing and she could tell that Rora was enjoying her stories.
“I'm glad you find school fascinating. For me it wasn't, I was more of an outcast but I made it through,” Rora said as they arrived at the apartment.
“Did you have friends?” Jewel asked, feeling pity for Aurora.
“I wish I had,” Aurora was sad when she thought of that horrible time of her life.
“So, how did you manage to survive at school?” Jewel asked as they get into the elevator, she was just so curious and was dying to understand Aurora more.
“I was seventeen when I met this guy. He was so handsome and older but I suddenly had a huge crush on him,” Aurora had a smile in her eyes as she talked about this.
“What did you do?” Jewel was even more curious to know more.
“I found out everything about him and began to stalk him,” she wasn’t even embarrassed when she admitted to that.
“Isn't that a felon?” Jewel couldn’t help but wonder.
“It is but I couldn't help it. He was a tattoo artist so in order to see him and let me feel his touch I went there and got my first tattoo,” Rora said with love in her eyes.
To be honest she felt jealous, Rora had love for this guy and yet for her dad it was a different story.