Chapter 66: Help (2)
"I like the red on you. I prefer it more when it shows on your cheeks but it is lovely as the colour of your dress. My mother has impressed me," Xavier said as he looked over Selene from head to toe. "I must be kind to her so she will pick more wonderful dresses."
"You say that now but look," Selene said, turning around so she could show her back.
Xavier frowned when he saw her exposed back. Selene was lucky there was material to cover her buttocks. "She must want all men who see you to die. Why in this world would she pick this kind of dress for you?"
"You just said you like the dress," Selene reminded Xavier. "You dislike it now that my back is exposed?"
"Do not get it confused, Selene. I still love the dress but some heads might roll if anyone were to stare too long," Xavier clarified.
Selene turned so her back wouldn’t be to Xavier anymore. "You are staring too much. Should your head roll?"’
"I am your husband. I am the only one who should enjoy looking. I wouldn’t mind if you were to wear this dress to dinner since it might get more exciting. Are you uncomfortable wearing it?" Xavier asked, noticing her discomfort.
"I am not used to this kind of dress. I have only seen others be so bold to wear it and I do not judge them but it is not for me. The most I would enjoy is one that doesn’t cover my shoulders. Your mother has wonderful taste but I do not want to be a copy of your mother," Selene said, having to let this dress go as well.
Xavier didn’t hide his disappointment that she did not like it but he agreed with Selene not being like his mother. "I would have hated it if you forced yourself to be like my mother. I only need one Josephine in my life."