Chapter 297 - One step at a time (1/2)

''Where is Nicklaus? ''

''He's at work, he knows you are coming back home today so he'll return a bit earlier than usual. ''

''Mm... '' Gwen nodded as she continued unpacking her things.

''Alright, you must be tired; I'll leave you to freshen up. When you're done, come out for dinner. ''

''Okay. '' The smile remained on Gwen's lips until the door slammed shut.

Her eyes eyed the door and she pulled it back to her bag slowly; look at how she was acting all high and mighty when she had cunningly taken what was hers.

Did she think she had forgotten so soon?

Gwen scoffed. It was good as she thought so, so she wouldn't know what hit her.

After she finished arranging her clothes in the wardrobe, she took out a short dress. It was too short to be the first sight she would show to Nicklaus. Although she was going to be wearing short things around him soon, she didn't want the first clothes he would see her on, to be that. It would create a bad impression of her in his mind and she didn't want that. So for now, she was going to be a good girl and wear something very covering.

Gwen soaked in a warm bath as she let the hot water knead her nerves. She couldn't remember the last time she got so much comfort, she was studying away in New York while Tiana didn't do anything, she just had to breathe and keep herself beautiful.

She closed her eyes as she imagined what their room would look like if her room looked like this. She must be so happy, knowing that she wouldn't have to struggle or worry about anything ever again.

Gwen stepped out of the bathroom and blow-dried her hair, she had long hair which accentuated her beauty. She and Tiana were on the same level of beauty; the only difference was that she had a cute face. It didn't look like she was capable of hurting a fly, which was mostly to her own advantage.

Gwen applied her cream and oils, even though there was no makeup on her face, she was already attractive enough.

When she stepped out of the room, the workers stared at her wonderingly. They knew Tiana's sister was coming to stay in the house till after the wedding, and although they suspected she was going to be pretty since Tiana was pretty they weren't expecting such gorgeousness. Some began to compare who was prettier, between Tiana and Gwen.

Gwen didn't see Tiana anywhere, so she walked to one of the workers and asked;

''The boss just returned, so she went upstairs with him. '' Gwen nodded at her statement and sat down in the parlor watching the TV.

After a while, the doors pulled open and Tiana walked in with Nicklaus.

''Gwen, it's nice to see you again. ''

Gwen smiled and stood up to greet him when she saw them walk in.

''it's nice to see you too. Hope you've been okay? '' she asked, and he nodded;

''Yeah, I hope your room was furnished to your tastes? ''

She nodded; ''yeah, it was perfect, thank you. ''

''Dinner is ready, let's go eat. '' Ordinarily, they ate upstairs but since Gwen was here, they had to eat together as a family.