GOOD STRANGE
I want to be in your fashion show right now. I almost choked on my husband’s text for me. What is he trying to do again? Why is he like this all of a sudden?
I started to focus on the ramp again as I know my face is red now. Holy shizzles, with just that text, I don’t know what my heart is feeling right now.
My mom nudged me. “Your husband texted us. He said he will pick you up after the fashion show for a celebratory dinner for you.” She smiled teasingly. “When did you two start to have dinner this way, honeybunch?” she asked med.
I automatically blushed. “I don’t know, Mom,” I replied.
One day, I woke up and Kristoff’s actions had become more vulgar—like he does seem to care so much for me.
My parents smiled at me while Kris’ just gave me encouraging looks. I smiled back and exhaled deeply as I turned my attention back to the ramp.
It was about ten minutes and I felt an arm wrapping around my waist. I looked at my mom but she is just chuckling.
“Why don’t you look my way?”
I felt tickled as Kristoff suddenly sexily whispered in my right ear. I was surprised as I looked at him. He is smiling brightly.
I gave him a look.
What is he trying to do?
He suddenly pulled me closer to him and placed my hands on his lap. It was mandatory. I didn’t know why my body just went to what he wants it to.
I can hear our parents giving us all those giddy expressions beside me. I looked at Kristoff but he was intently watching the fashion show.
I kept my mouth shut as I stayed still with my position—close to him.
Minutes passed and I can’t help this curiosity in me.
I looked up to Kristoff. “Why are you here?” I asked him in a whisper.
He looked at me and smiled. “Because it is my wife’s fashion show?” he replied innocently.
I gave him a narrowed look. As much as I want him to be this sweet and all to me, I don’t want him to answer me with those kinds of responses.
He chuckled and held me tighter. “I miss you,” he said as I felt the hair on my nape arise.
My stomach seems to be overwhelmed as it seems like I was riding a space shuttle and it’s going down right now. I feel weak. His words made me weak. Those. Three. Words.
I can hear him chuckle as I stared at the vast space, taming all these feelings in me.
I shook my head and tried to focus on the fashion show again.
No, Ashanti, you can’t lose focus with just those words. Even Hunter says that to you a lot. You can’t be this crazy with Kristoff’s I miss you.
I tried to keep convincing myself that what he said didn’t mean anything but I just can’t help but feel this certain giddy and jumpy emotion in me.
I sighed and closed my eyes forcefully to compose my sane self once again.
I looked at the ramp and I didn’t even realize that the fashion show is over. All the models are lined up in the ramp.
I smiled and clapped.
It was a success!
But then I see Hunter Looney whose gaze is directed towards me and Kristoff. I looked back at him and he immediately looked away.
Kristoff was clapping as well and I finally got the chance to get away from his grip.
I sighed in relief. At last! I can breathe normally now. Well, normally fast though.
Min walked to me and ushered me to the stage. “Congrats, Shan!” she said as she pulled me into a tight hug.
I nodded. “Our efforts paid off,” I said as I hugged her back.
I made my way to the stage and saw Genevieve looking at me teasingly. She might have seen that intimate position I had with Kristoff. As much as I love it to the bones, I hate it because it makes me feel super awkward and uncomfortable.
I took the microphone and smiled to the audience. “Once again, I am here,” I started. “I don’t know what to say. Everything seems to be so overwhelming.” I continued. “Thanks to all the idols and models who came and made this possible. This wouldn’t have been this successful without you all,” I said as I smiled to the models. “Thanks to my family, my husband and his parents, the guests and of course, to all the fans who came. I really went crazy when you shouted Hunter Looney is freaking hot.” I joked as I looked at Hunter who just gave me a smirk.
“You always mention me. You like me, don’t you?” Hunter mouthed.
I rolled my eyes and faced the crowd. “Don’t worry, I like you, too, Ashanti,” he mumbled.
I almost dropped the microphone when I heard him say that. It wasn’t loud but I heard it.
I looked at Kristoff who was obviously glaring at Hunter.
Now what does he want to do?
I coughed and smiled. “I wish to see you all in my next fashion show again,” I said. “Enjoy the rest of the evening, people.” I ended as I bowed to all of them.
I heard the audience clap as I walked to the backstage. I am really happy that everything went well.
I saw Hunter talking to Genevieve as I reached the backstage. When I was about to reach them, Hunter suddenly excused himself and walked to their dressing room.
I narrowed my eyes on him. “What is his problem?” I asked Genevieve.
Genevieve shrugged. “Kristoff, maybe?” she replied unsure.
I gave her a confused look. “What?” I asked.
She shrugged once again. “Ashanti, why are you so innocent like an infant?” she asked me. “Wait. I’ll go change. Chester is waiting for me already,” she said as she bade goodbye and ran to the dressing room as well.
I sighed as I walked my way to the staff room. I gave them a huge smiled as I entered the door. “Congratulations!” I beamed as I ran to give them all a huge hug.
God knows how much I love these loyal members I have. Min was the happiest among them. She is the person who knows me so well and she is the closest to me. She knows all the hard work we put into this program and it’s amazing that it ended with a bang.
“Congratulations, Shan!” They all greeted me.
I nodded. “For the success of the fashion show, I will treat you all to a dinner tomorrow.” I beamed earning a loud cheer from them.
“You are the best, Ashanti!” They all cheered.
I chuckled as I watched them be like kids who went to play in the rainbow.
In the middle of everything, someone knocked on the door.
“Come in.” We all said in unison.
The door opened and revealed my handsome husband who is smiling brightly. “Congratulations, everyone!” he beamed as he walked towards me with a bouquet of flowers.
“For my wife,” he said as he smiled and gave me the bouquet.
I smiled. “Thanks,” I replied.
The staff all cheered as I blushed like there is no tomorrow in front of Kristoff.
Kristoff just chuckled and wrapped his arm around me. “Mind if I take your boss to a dinner date tonight?” he asked.
“No! You can go.” They all replied.
Kristoff smiled and bowed as he led to the door with his hand on mine.
He looked at me as he kissed my hand.
I blushed. I know.
He chuckled. “You are too cute when you blush,” he said.
I raised my brow. “I thought you said I am not cute?” I asked him.
He chuckled. “I said that?” he asked. “I said, don’t try to act cute.” He corrected me.
“That’s the same thing,” I replied as we walked to his car.
He shook his head. “No, I don’t think so,” he said as he opened the car door for me. “Get in?” He said.
I was about to enter. “Wait,” he said suddenly.
I looked at him and felt is lips on mine. He gave me a slight peck on the lips.
My eyes widened in shock. How could he do that so casually now? My heart started to beat over two hundred as I went in.
Kristoff entered the car and looked at me. He sighed as I leaned closer to me. No. He isn’t going to kiss me, is he?
He gave me a look as he proceeded to set my seat belt. He chuckled. “You thought I would kiss you, don’t you?” he asked me.
I immediately shook my head and hid my face in embarrassment. How could I expect something like that from Kristoff?
I tried to calm myself and keep my cool.
But Kristoff just wouldn’t stop. Because just when I was calming myself, I felt his lips on mine again. And this time, I am kissing back.
It feels so different.
And if Kristoff would be like this for the rest of the days, I don’t think I can live. It’s strange. In a good way.