Babel Novel
Flowers
LYDIA’S POV:
A MONTH LATER:
It had been a month since the news of Jennifer’s death and the police had discovered a dead body which had been eaten by sharks. The forensic pathologist had been working on discovering if the body belonged to Jenny truly or if it was another body. I had been told and I also researched and discovered that it takes weeks or even months before they can actually tell if the body belongs to Jennifer or not as there’s a lot to do since the body was unrecognizable.
The Kings had come to terms with her death but Mrs King refused the empty casket ceremony a few weeks ago after much preparation for it. Anytime I felt guilty about Jenny, seeing Andrew struggle with his physical therapy I’d just feel like justice was served because I just might have been dead because of her.
Andrew had been struggling with the exercise and Ariana and I have been his backbone, especially Ariana. She was a true gem because sometimes it was so hard for me to see Andrew at the brink of tears but pushing nonetheless. It seems like Ariana had finally told him that she was pregnant because I was certain that was the only thing that could make him persevere that way. And I was proud of him, he even comforted me when he saw me crying.
My brother was the best in the whole world and I adored him. It was now Thursday and I was in a corporate black gown and my hair, which was done beautifully well, I had requested big wavy curls and my hair was dyed deep black brown. I was absolutely in love with my new style, I felt like a model. My.
“Good morning Miss Lydia.” The staff chorused as soon as I got to the floor, I waved with a smile and returned the greeting.
I was in a wonderful mood today probably because I have been listening to a lot of positive podcasts and on my drive to work, I had gotten coffee and jelly donuts. It was so amazing plus I blasted the speakers of the car listening to “I feel good.. pa.. so good…so nice.”
“This is for you.” I had gotten my assistant a box of donuts as well. She was a slender woman so I doubt eating donuts would come between her beautiful shape though I knew a lot of people had a big problem with food that contains fat as everyone was always dieting especially Lorena.
“Thank you ma. You look so gorgeous… Wow.” She stared at me from head to toe in pure administration.
“Thank you.” I smiled and walked into my office. I was astonished to see a bouquet of flowers on my desk. With a grin on my face,
I walked to the table and inhaled the beautiful flowers. It smelt so sweet I closed my eyes.
I observed that there was a card in it and I knitted my eyebrow slowly opening the car. My smile grew wider reading it,
Just something I thought could compare to your beauty. I hope you love it and have a beautiful day.
Dinner tonight by 7?
I already knew who it was from and I battled with myself for smiling so much but I couldn’t help it. Nathaniel had been the sweetest these past few weeks and it was simply amazing, I adored this new side of him. After a week of mourning Jenny, he was up and pestered me for a date. Due to my busy schedule, we had only gone to the movies once and he had rented the whole cinema out, there was a variety of things to choose from as well, Popcorn, Hot dog, Smoothie or Soda. He also wouldn’t let me focus on the movie, as he tried to keep making conversation.
“Shhh…” I silenced him with my finger to his lips and just the feel from my hand and I could tell his lips were soft. I instantly seized my hand and turned my attention back to the movie, through the corner of my eye I saw he was smiling.
“Creep.” I commented and he chuckled, keeping his eyes on me. At first I was shy but the movie was so intense I had forgotten about his intense gaze and he seems to have also reverted his attention back to the movie.
About forty minutes later, I found myself sniffling and I cleaned tears threatening to fall.
“Why are you crying?” He chuckled as the movie had finally come to an end and the lights in the movie room came on.
“Why did the major lead have to die, he loved her so much? Why did you request such a sad movie? You have such horrible taste in movies.” I pointed out sniffling, he laughed bringing out a handkerchief and softly cleaning away my tears.
“I read it had intense romance, that’s all. My bad…God, I hate seeing you cry.” He looked like he was truly hurt by that and I sighed, rising to my feet snatching the handkerchief from him.
“Read everything about the movies next time and check spoilers.” I spoke sternly and a grin formed on his face, I almost melted at how mersmizing he looked.
“There will be a next time?” He smirked and I rolled my eyes walking off. His deep chuckle wasn’t far from behind.
I truly had fun that day, we had also engaged in an argument stating the major lead should never die or it will hurt the readers while he argued that it was just life.
The minute I dropped the card back on the table, my phone dinged in my pocket. I brought it out and realized it was no one other than Nathaniel.This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.
“Hello?” I answered walking to my seat.
“Good morning. You got my flowers?” His husky morning voice brought me shivers and I could have sworn I felt goosebumps on my arm.
“Yes, I did. They are lovely, thank you.” I responded, leaning back on my seat.
“Umm … . There’s a slight change of plans, there’s a dinner going on to celebrate Liam’s engagement.
I would like it if you will come with me, it’s just my friends. I promise no drama.” He spoke and I debated.