All for Love - Prequel by Natalie Ann

Author:Natalie Ann [Ann, Natalie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-16T06:00:00+00:00

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Isabel had been watching the clock for the last two hours. She’d never had a holiday be this tense before.

Her mother had no clue what was going on, but she knew something was wrong. Her father wasn’t looking at her at all, let alone talking to her. If it wasn’t for her trying to avoid hurting her mother’s feelings, she’d leave right now, but she couldn’t and she wouldn’t.

So when her last aunt and uncle left for the day and her father retired to his den for a cigar and a drink, she took the opportunity to make her excuse and leave. “I’m really tired, Mom, so I think I’ll go home and relax. Brunch was lovely as always.”

“I’m glad you came early and helped me cook. I do miss our time together. Do you really need to leave so early?”

She didn’t want to lie to her mother. She never had before. “I have plans later and would like to relax before I have to get ready.”

“Plans on Christmas day?” her mother asked.

Isabel looked around to make sure her father wasn’t close by. “I’m going out on a date tonight. Actually, making dinner for someone.”

“You’re letting someone into your apartment? Isabel, haven’t we taught you anything? How well do you know this man?”

“I’m going to his apartment.” She barely blinked at her mother’s gasp. “It’s not a date. Not like you’re thinking. It’s my boyfriend.”

“Boyfriend?” her mother asked. “Why am I just hearing about this now? You never used to keep anything from me.”

“I’m not keeping anything from you.”

“How long has he been your boyfriend?” her mother asked, crossing her arms.

“A few weeks. It’s actually the first time I’ve used that word. But we’ve gone on several dates and I’ve cooked more than a few meals for him at his place. I’m going to have Christmas dinner with him. I’m going to make him a Christmas dinner.”

“He’s not with his family today?” her mother asked. She knew her mother was more curious than judgmental.

“No. His mother passed away when he was a child. He doesn’t have a good relationship with his father, but he did spend some time with his grandparents today.”

“Your father knows you’re seeing someone, doesn’t he? Is that why he isn’t speaking to you?”

“He called me into his office yesterday regarding this, so yes, he knows.”

“Called you into his office,” her mother said, frowning. “Does he think you’re one of his employees?”

Isabel laughed. “Well, I am.”

“That isn’t what I meant.”

“I’m sure it’s what he meant. He forbade me to see him again until he knew more. I walked out.” She reached for her mother’s hand. “If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have come today. I don’t like this tension and conflict between us, but I’m not going to give in, either. I’m an adult now. He no longer has the right to tell me what to do or treat me like a child.”

“No, he doesn’t,” her mother said, some heat in her voice. Isabel always knew

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