CHAPTER 70: DAY OUT (1)

"Miss Shelby, why are you still in the tub? The water should be cold! Do you want to get sick?" Suzie placed her hands on her waist, tapping her feet as if to reprimand her, but she only looked cute to Shelby.

"Stop nagging, Suzie, I am already out!"

Shelby stepped out of the tub and wrapped herself with a large towel.

"The food has been served in your room as usual."

"Thank you, Suzie, I’ll be right out,"

Shelby dried herself and finally got back into the room. She paused, taking in the natural sunlight streaming in the open windows.

The day was nearly over then, judging from the sun’s position.

She felt light overall, and the spring in her feet was unmistakable. Thinking back to the proceedings before from her time in Ian’s room that day, she shouldn’t have felt that way, but for some reason, she just was. Her mood was brighter, and she felt like her head was in the clouds!

"Thank you Suzie,"

Shelby said, talking a seat and balancing the tray filled with food on her lap. She was famished!

It was as if Suzie knew this because the plate had been loaded. It was a single oval-like plate but had some whole grains, some lean meat, veggies and some white sauce. They did not forget to add some fruits on the side and a glass of soda.

Upon Geneva’s instructions, her meals were hearty and filling. If not for the fact that she did not have to vigorously watch her weight, she would have been dead meat in this regard.

Suzie squatted in front of her and watched eagerly as Shelby scooped some of her food.

"Can you stop looking at me so intently while I am about to eat?"

Suzie nodded but did not move an inch!

"Have I told you that you look pretty, Miss Shelby?"

Shelby sighed, giving up, "Yes, you have Suzie. I think about five hundred times if I am not mistaken,"

"Oh really? I’ll make this the five hundred and one, then. You really are pretty!"

Shelby shook her head and started eating her meal.

"This is tasteless!"

"Oh no! I did taste it!" Suzie’s playfulness disappeared. She got up and, using a different spoon, scooped up some of the food into her mouth.

"Miss Shelby, are you okay?" She felt Shelby’s forehead.

"Your temperature is okay too. The food is delicious! Why do you say that it’s tasteless?"

"It is?"

Shelby scooped another into her mouth and scrunched up her face, "It’s so bland? No seasoning at all? Did something change? It’s almost like sawdust!"

"Are you pregnant, Miss Shelby?"

Shelby coughed loudly at the abrupt question, tapping her chest. However, Suzie answered her own question.

"It’s not possible! You just did it today, so even if you are, we won’t see it for some time. Are you okay?"

"Suzie, I feel fine. It’s just the food that is bad. But it’s okay."

"I can get you something different if this is not to your taste,"

"Oh no, no, don’t worry, I never want to inconvenience anyone."

"It’s no problem. I will get you another."

Suzie let out a heavy breath as her heart rate shot up. She was scared and apprehensive because she felt as if she had failed in her job. If word got into Madam Geneva’s ears that Shelby’s food had a problem, she would lose her position.

Shelby did not know of Suzie’s thoughts and did not want her to go out of her way to get another plate, so she quickly chunked down the meal by swallowing it.

Because, in reality, the food tasted so bad that she felt like vomiting. Her mind briefly wandered back to the delicious salad she had from Ian earlier that day, and sighed.

’Maybe my standards went up!’ She chuckled internally as if she was going through an internal joke.

However, when she turned back to Suzie, she saw her clasping her fingers, her eyes brimming with tears. "I’m sorry, that I let you down."

Shelby placed the tray down and got up to her,

"It’s okay. See, I finished the food. You can get an even better one for me next time. Deal?"

Suzie nodded and wiped her eyes.

"Good girl!"

That earned her a smile from Suzie.

"Do you know if the children have had their dinner yet?"

"I don’t know, Miss. But little Gabriel came around looking for you earlier in the day."

"Oh, he must be disappointed because he did not meet me." She thought for a bit, and then,

"Can you get a tray of snacks for me? I will go to their room soon. Go with me."

Suzie only nodded a bit hesitantly. She was not sure of the children’s stance in the estate as no one went out of their way for them, but she did whatever her mistress asked.

She took up the tray and left hurriedly.

As the door closed behind her, Shelby walked out to the bathroom and rinsed her mouth of the food residue.

She pulled out her tongue, inspecting it for any abnormalities, but found none.

She came back out. Shelby spent a considerable amount of time before she picked out a fairly decent attire and got dressed. As a habit, she had been adorning on an almost sheer morning coat over her clothes when she walked around her estate.

This was because she, herself, cringed at the designs of the clothes in her closet but she had no other option. Even though the coat was sheer, it was better than her going out in clothes that bared her back, sides and sometimes even her breasts!

"How Geneva was able to pick out these is just beyond me! I am very happy that she granted me the time to do anything, especially to go out! I should capitalize on this and many things I want done!"

Ring, ring!

She rushed to pick up her phone and beamed with a smile.

"Hey, Ava! You beat me to it. I was about to call you!"

"Really? What’s up?"

"Well, you called me, so tell me what’s going on with you first!"

"You sly girl! Look at how flushed your face is? Someone’s got an Ian, and we all got nothing!"

"Ava! Stop being dramatic!"

"Hahaahhaaaaaa..... I wanted to check how you were after the conversation ..."

"You worry about nothing! I am fine!"

"Well, I’m happy for you. I think, I worried for nothing. You are glowing like a new bride. I hope you only get good times from now on. Do not worry about the dead woman and the influence she has on your husband. Just deal with the present and let the past and future stay where they are. No need to worry about all that!"

Shelby nodded as her eyes glistened.

"You are exaggerating! But, you still did not tell me what’s up. You’re trying to change the conversation!" Shelby tried to divert the conversation as she blushed when Ava’s words sent her back to her time with Ian. Thankfully, she did change the subject!

"All right! I got myself a job!"

"Ahhhh!!!!!" Shelby screamed out in delight and danced around the room.

"Really? I am so happy -"

"Before you get too excited, It’s just a part-time contract at a small restaurant for half a year..."

"What do you mean by that? You got yourself an opportunity. A great one at that! Even if it’s for a day! It’s still a job, and I am proud of you!"

"Thanks, Shelby. I wish you could come out of that estate so that I can give you a tour of my workplace tomorrow..." Ava pouted, and Shelby laughed.

"Well, you’re in luck! I got a pass to go out and that is why I was about to call you..."

"Is that true?"

Shelby nodded her head vigorously, and the two friends smiled at each other in tacit agreement.

"I will see you tomorrow then!"

"Of course, I wouldn’t miss it for anything! But are you sure, it’s okay to visit on your first day at work?"

"Of course, drop by anytime. I will be done by mid-day anyway, and we can hang out like old times. I-"

Shelby kept quiet and looked at the animated Ava, who talked about her new job non-stop. Shelby was really happy for Ava. This was the one thing she needed to become fully independent. Even though it had taken a little longer than Ava would have preferred, it still had come to pass finally.

Shelby silently wished this part-time work would become the platform she needed to put her out there. But Ava was one who was able to use the little resources at her disposal to get the best out of life. Shelby had seen this first-hand and knew deep within her that Ava would conquer all.

"See you tomorrow, Ava! Love you!"

"You too, love!"

Suzie came back in with the requested tray filled with delicate pastries.

"I brought them Miss Shelby,"

"Thank you, Suzie. Let’s go."

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