Stolen Fate by S. Nelson

Author:S. Nelson [Nelson, S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

{ Chapter 23 }

Two weeks later, out of the blue, Drayden informs me he’s having his family over for a cookout. I’m shocked at first, seeing as how I’ve only met his older brother Eli and, briefly, his mother. He said it’s time his family meets me and gets to know me because I’m going to be a permanent fixture in his life going forward. I won’t even allow my mind to go there. If I do, I’ll work myself up into some story where he and I somehow live happily ever after, becoming a real family. And I know it’s not what he meant by that. There will be no happily ever after for the two of us. There is too much bad blood between us for him to ever forgive me enough to actually want to be with me.

But at least he’s happy about the baby. I can be thrilled he’ll be an active part of our child’s life, and after all, isn’t that what’s really important?

I’m in the kitchen helping his cook Donna get ready for the party. He said I don’t have to do anything, that he wants me to sit back and relax, but I tell him I want to be productive. I don’t want his family to think I’m sponging off him¸ even though it’s exactly what I’m doing. But then again, he didn’t really leave me any choice, locking me up here in the first place.

Finally, when he sees I’m getting upset, he relents. He does that a lot lately. He goes out of his way to not upset me which I think is odd yet comforting.

Again, I won’t overanalyze.

His mother Vivian is the first to arrive. She comes in carrying a huge tray of homemade pasta salad. My mouth is already salivating as soon as she puts it on the table.

“Hi, sweetheart,” she says as she envelops me in a big, motherly hug. Just like last time, she is dressed to kill. She exudes class, from the tips of her designer heels to the top of her blonde-highlighted hair. She chose to wear a beautiful, warm ivory sundress, complete with hat and shades. She actually looks like she stepped right out of an old-time movie but with the air of current sophistication.

“Hi, Mrs. Warner.”

“Essie, please, call me Vivian.” She fakes an annoyed look before winking at me, making me relax instantly. I’m sure she knows I’m on edge, and her warmth does wonders for my nerves.

“Sorry. Vivian.” She holds me at arm’s length, her eyes going right to her soon-to-be grandchild. I know she’s secretly hoping things will develop further between me and her son. I don’t want to be the one to burst the bubble for her, though. No, I’ll leave that up to Drayden.

“How are you feeling, honey?” She takes a seat at the kitchen table, gesturing for me to join her.

“I’m doing well, thank you. We went to the doctor’s a couple weeks ago and found out the sex of the baby.

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