I'm her friend?

Chapter 21 I'm her friend? The afternoon air stung my face as I got out of the house and got inside the car. After last night's confrontation with Royce , he gave me more than enough to spend as his way of telling me that he's sorry about how he made me worry. After the discussion,he had made love to me and I felt so safe in his hands.all of that had made me realise just how unreasonable I was thinking about such a thing. Didn't they say jealousy is a mental cancer? The mere thought of it alone had done a lot of things to me that I began to wonder if karma wasn't at work. But with the way he reassured me, I still had his heart and would continue to have it. His words had made me realize that I was just being disturbed over nothing at all. The hours he spent with Myra meant nothing to him; it was purely business . I arrived at Cecil Mall half an hour later and parked my car . I removed my shades and the afternoon sun stung my skin. I walked in and moved to the dress section , finding something nice. I checked through and picked a few of the ones I saw that I liked. After picking,I went to the bags section and saw a Gucci fully boxed bag I've been seeing in fashion Vogue. I moved to it, touching and admiring it. I took a look at the price tag but wasn't moved. It might be expensive to most people,but certainly not me. Royce had given me more than enough, telling me to spoil myself because I deserved it, so I don't have to worry about the price tag. 'You are sure you can afford that? " I heard a voice say. Without turning around, I could tell who it was with the change in the serenity of the room. It was no other than Danni's wife, Selena. Why the hell was she here on such a day when I was feeling on top of the world. Selena has made it her own to always antagonise me for no reason at all. Left to me I'd say we'd make good friends but she doesn't seem to like me. I understand the situation between Royce and Danni but I see no reason why it has to extend to me. I don't even give a damn about who she is. Why can't she just finger thing and let me do mine too? 'You know for sure that I can afford it. My husband isn't some second class drug dealer afterall," I said. I knew she didn't like for her husband to be referred to as that but I was ready to get under her skin. I'm not some dumping site where she can just dump her dirty, stinky mouth. By the time I turned around, her face was as tight as a cornrow and I almost burst into laughter. She doesn't want me to drag her husband but she can drag mine? 'What, cat got your tongue?" I said feeling on top of my game. People like Selena love it more than anything to stump on people's feelings but they don't want theirs to suffer in any way. 'Not a chance, I'm surprised that you are here that's all, " she said, forcing herself to put on a smile. My word must have gotten to her. I didn't have a choice, her constant bully had forced me to know what exactly to say to her. I had a little bit of a check on her since she wouldn't let me be. 'I'm the one who's surprised but then I should not really be surprised, I should have known when the air in the hall suddenly changed to desperation and foul smell. I should have known that it was no other than some low budget wife. A desperate wannabe," I said with a smirk. 'You are the one who's desperate, not me," she said and was about to turn and go on her way when she stopped and looked at me.l and smoke mischievously 'I've been wanting to know. Is everything alright at home, you look distressed and grumpy though I hear Royce no longer has time for you. You know I wouldn't be surprised if Royce decides to leave you for some classy women. It wouldn't be the first time he's done that right? She said in a whisper. I knew she was referring to Bella but I kept my cool I clenched my teeth at her insinuation. How did she find out about it and why must she say this when I'm just trying to get the thought out of my head. To be honest,her words sting me like a slap but I refused to fold or let my emotions show. 'Whatever happens in my home is none of your business. Royce and I are doing well enough, you should worry about yourself not me. Learn to mind your business Selena" I said 'Hmm, you are right. I'm sure you won't mind if some ambitious woman took him away. Afterall, he's not yours in the first place." She said, this time moving closer to me in a very uncomfortable manner. 'Like I said Royce and I are solid as a rock and I don't give room for groundless rumours. What you should be worried about is if you'd still be able to continue with this lifestyle. You know how your husband has been busy distributing his sperm to any woman who cares to have it. How many baby mamas does he have now?' I said counting on my fingers. Four, five? I asked. My question seemed to hit the right spot because in an instance, her countenance changed and she began to fume with anger. 'You dare to humiliate me? I'm going to make you regret this." She said and before I could retort, she called one of the attendants who came running to her. 'I want you to escort this woman out, she's been going round the raft without picking anything. I suggest you check well before she steals your stuff," she said. 'You are overstepping your boundaries Selena. How dare you say such trash to me?" I said but for some reason, the attendant seemed to believe her and was beginning to move closer to me. In an instance the attendant called one is the security guard. Just then, a man I think to be the manager came in and walked to us. 'I'm glad you are here, please tell your security to escort this woman out. She has a history of kleptomania." She lied again 'That's very out of line Selena!" I said in anger but the manager believed her over me. He signalled to the security guard and he began to escort me out 'Britney?" I heard my name and turned around. It was Myra. She frowned when she saw how that guard was handling me. As always she looked elegant and confident. 'What's going on here and why are you handling a woman in that manner?" She inquired. 'Mysterious Myra. How wonderful to see you here. Anyways this is none of your business, Britney and I were just having a conversation." 'It is my business now that it involves Britney, she's my friend. Myra said to my amazement. 'I see you defend just anybody now," she said scoffing 'Are you okay?" she asked and I told her what had happened. She beckoned to the manager and asked him a few questions. She took out her phone and moved away , engaging in conversations that sounded serious. Within five minutes, a middle aged man descended the stairs and walked to us. 'Miss Cullen?" He asked and Myra nodded. 'I've been informed that you've bought the mall. I'm Kant, I'm the head of HR here. How may I be of help to you? ma'am" Thank you Kant, first of all, I'd like to ask,what do you do with garbage? Myra asked. 'Garbage? We dispose them because they belong to the dustbin" Kant replied 'Good, this is the garbage, " she said pointing to Selena, 'I want you to escort Mrs Black out of the mall. I do not want to ever see her set her foot here. Please terminate her membership and do a refund if necessary" 'What? How?" Selena asked while I just stared at her in astonishment. 'You heard him right, the mall is mine how," Myra replied. 'Please escort her gently, if she refuses, throw her out!" Myra screamed angrily. 'You have no right to do this!" Selena shouted as she was being pulled out of the mall 'You bought the mall?" I said as soon as Selena was out. 'Just how rich are you?" I asked. 'Well, rich enough to save my friend from being bullied," Myra said and I felt warmth radiate throughout my body. 'Thank you Myra. Thank you so much for this, and you have to buy the mall?" 'You are my friend and this is nothing, I'm glad I could help. I have to go now, I have a meeting in five minutes," she said, glancing at her wrist watch and began to leave. As she left me, I replayed her statement in my mind. I am her friend? I thought and smiled happily.