I NEED YOUR HELP

LOIS' POV.

It's been two weeks since the incident, two weeks since my only companion in this big mansion has been Becca and her daughter paige, two weeks since I slapped Oliver.

I really didn't mean to slap him, but I just couldn't contain my anger. It was the second time I slapped him in just a span of 24 hours. I could still clearly recall the misunderstanding we had.

I was given a leave period at work for the wedding, and I was seriously bored there in the big mansion all alone because Oliver had already left for work.

Not like I would have had a chit chat with him after our quarrel the previous night. I decided to have a stroll around and see all of the mansion.

I met Jason the Gardener who took it upon himself to show me around. He was a very good looking guy around the age or a few years older than Oliver. I found him much fun to be with.

It was easy to relate different stuff to him.

"Uhmmmm, Jason, how long have you worked for Oliver?"

"Okay...., I have worked for the boss for past three years, and so far I enjoy every moment working for him"

"You do?"

"Of course I do. He's a nice guy. Never behaved badly to his workers."

"Hmmmm.... I see"

"Sorry?"

"It's nothing" I smiled.

"So Jason, where's the kitchen?"

"You wanna go to the kitchen?"

"Y-yeees?" I replied unsure.

"why? Are you hungry? I'll just ask paige to see to it"

"Yes, I'm hungry"

"Alright, I'll just call h...."

"No it's fine" I cut in. Jason eyed me in a very confused manner.

"I will rather prepare the meal myself" I clarified

"But that's what the maids are here for" He reasoned.

"I know!.. It's just that I'm so bored right now, I don't know what to do to keep me occupied"

"Oh! Alright then. Let me show you to the kitchen" He replied nodding towards the opposite direction.

I was back in my room, sitting on the bed in just a croptop and my panties. I was so exhausted after baking cupcakes for hours in the kitchen. Paige kept me company through the whole afternoon.

She was really nice and I felt an instant connection with her. She was so fun to be around and she let me in on so many things I didn't know about. Like the cause of Oliver and Eva's break up.

I was so shocked at what I heard. That Eva really had no shame, how could she cheat on Oliver and still have the balls to make me feel like a mistress? It's a pity that Oliver is still in to her. He definitely doesn't deserve a woman as vile as she is.

I got to know so much about paige too, and the most amazing part was that she is dancer!! She even danced a little while we chatted. I realized that she was also Guys-resistant just like me.

Hers isn't because she's a workaholic, hers is because she had been heartbroken before. When she narrated the story of how her boyfriend of 5years dumped her for a rich widow, I couldn't help but imagine what a foolish man he was for letting such a great lady slip away from him.

She seemed to be quite close to Oliver and didn't stop bugging me about trying to make things up with him. I agreed because I didn't see any sense in starting our marriage on a wrong footing.

All my plans of making peace came crashing when Oliver came back from work and I messed up.

I was still sitting on the bed in panties when I heard the gate open and the roar of the car engine. I knew Oliver was back, so I quickly stood up from the bed and ran into the closet to put on some decent clothes.

I brought out a skinny jeans and wiggled my way through till I wore it completely. I pulled the croppedtop over my head, leaving me in just my bra. I was about to put on my kimono sweat shirt when the door busted open.

I reflexly used my hand to cover my bossom, as I lowered my head in embarrassment. I knew it was Oliver who just walked in.

I waited for two whole minutes for him to walk out and give me space to wear my clothes, but the idiot still stood there looking at me and that was when I had to up to my neck.

"Can't you atleast show some respect!!!?"

"Oops, I'm sorry. I'm just as shocked as you are"

"Is that an excuse or what? Are you trying to embarrass me? You could have very well knocked before you came in"

"I said I'm sorry already, I didn't think before acting.

"How would you, when all you think about is how to humiliate me"

"I never think of humiliating you"

"Oh! Yeah right. I'm very sure you knew I wasn't fully dressed before you came in, you are not known for being modest and decent either"

"Cool! Last time I checked decent ladies don't sleep naked on a man's bed if they don't wish to be fucked!"

And for the second time I slapped him. I didn't miss the look on his face. He was angry but tried hard to supress it as he walked out of the room without saying a word. Everywhere was awfully silent and that's how it has been for the past two weeks.

I felt like going to apologize and settle this whole mess, but my pride was seriously in way.

I really need to stop this childish banter between us.

I heard the car horn once again. I prepared myself for the silent treatment as usual. Everyday when Oliver would come back from work, he wouldn't say a word to me.

Even through dinner, he was always silent. I started playing on my phone as I heard him enter the sitting room, in order to look uninterested. I braced up for him to pass me silently as normals but was shocked when he came to sit with me on the sofa.

I gave him a quizzical look, but God knows I was jumping for joy in my head. I hate to say it, but I felt bad for what happened. It wasn't his fault that I was still dressing when he came into the room.

And the next thing he said was what caught me off guard.

"Lois I need your help. Would you be my date?"