Pamela became still, she wanted to hear where her mother's sentence would end but it got interrupted again.
Why would her father always interrupt her mother? She had lost count of how many times her mother always began that same sentence but her father would always interrupt her.
And again, he did it. He always gets to interrupt her whenever she wants to hear the full sentence. For the love of it, she wants to know what it is that she always wants to expose.
Soon, she heard her parents talking in hushed voices before the sound of their footsteps faded away.
Freya returned to the sitting room with a smile "I'm sorry to keep you waiting, my daughter had a mild headache and took a pill. She wouldn't be able to come downstairs.
She apologises and I also apologise on her behalf. She is more than eager to be married to the young master tomorrow" Freya lied.
Leah and Ellis Hayden exchanged glances. It was more visible to detect lies in Freya's words than to stare back at oneself in the mirror.
The couple nodded. They were still contemplating on what is the best response to give when Emma spoke.
"I hope you are not lying mummy. You are such a cheap liar and would go any length to cover up for my sister's mischievous act"
Emma sat on the couch with one of her legs placed on the transparent centre table, chewing gum and blowing it loud without cautiousness.
Freya felt like poking her daughter on the head. She smiled evilly and replied "I'm not lying baby. Your sister is indeed taking a rest"
Freddie looked away. What kind of a daughter is Emma? How can she say such words to her mother in the presence of guests.
"Whatever, either you are lying or she insisted on not getting married to the young master. I don't really care about you stupid ladies" Emma concluded and placed an earbud in her ears, singing along to the lyrics.
Leah and Ellis were lost. They glanced at Emma briefly and looked away. The atmosphere turned awkward and none said anything for a while.
"Humm.. I will tell her you are not offended by her at all. And also, I will be grateful if tomorrow, the bridal trail arrives early to hasten her readiness to ..." Freya talked randomly.
"Yeah.. sure" Leah stammered.
She held Ellis hand to hide her nervousness. She is meeting Grayson's family for the first time and the impression she now had, is not a pleasant one.
They had gotten this family to accept Louis Hayden as their son in-law through Freya's brother, working as a butler in the Hayden's Mansion.
He had overheard their discussion and suggested that marriage would save the Louis business and keep the partners optimistic that he would regain consciousness again.
Hence they told him to get a woman from a reputable family to be Louis' wife. But this Grayson's family he chose doesn't look reputable at all.
Ellis held his wife's shivering hand and gave it a soft squeeze, reassuring her that everything will be fine.
The couple stood up to go but paused to ask a last question: "Is your daughter really interested in getting married to my son in his present state?"Leah asked.
"Yeah.. yes, yes she was super excited about it" Freya replied too quickly before Leah ever finished asking the question.
Leah glanced at her husband and sighed softly. She didn't know these people are just so unbearable.
"Did you tell her Louis is not in a state where he could give her a conjugal right?"Ellis asked.
"Yes, she knows that young master Louis Hayden is not in good health…"Freddie was saying when Freya interrupted him.
"She already knows that Mr Louis Hayden is in a coma and might never come out of it for the rest of his life. And she agreed to go ahead with the union…"Freya was going to elaborate when Freddie interrupted her, his voice slightly raised than usual.
How can Freya say such words before Louis' parents? Leah already looked pale at Freya's words.
No parents would be pleased to hear such words as the ones spoken by Freya. How can she say he might never come out of a coma for the rest of his life? Was she cursing him to waste away like that?
He looked towards the unhappy couple and clasped his hands together, "She already knew what she should and I believe that the young master will be fine again, soon" Freddie explained respectfully.
Leah nodded through teary eyes and walked out briskly. It's obvious she was going to sob. Ellis grumbled some words which the Grayson's assumed meant a goodbye.
Ellis walked quickly and caught up with his wife, circling his arm around her waist,he walked her back to the car.
"Did you hear what that woman said about our son? She thinks Louis is never coming out of coma…"Leah trailed off. Her voice seemed to choke and she sniffled, trying to get her airway clear.
"Louis will be fine. I didn't expect that woman to be so horrible and with her words" Ellis calmed his wife.
He made her place her head on his torso, patting her back gently. This would not have been the case if Louis hadn't been involved in an accident.
"What kind of a woman are you, Freya? Do you have to showcase your inhuman attitude before everyone you come in contact with.. " Freddie was cautioning his wife when she interrupted him sharply.
"Oh please" she yelled and eyed him."You should instead talk to that daughter of yours to get herself prepared for the wedding tomorrow morning.
She might have refused to come out and say hello to Louis' parents, but tomorrow, she can't refuse nor back away from the union.
If she dares to go against any of my instructions again, I might have to tie her feet and hands and bundle her like a stack of papers to her wedding.." Freya declared.
Her complexion was flushed with redness and she was trying her best to control her tempers, otherwise, she would have done the worst with Pamela.
Freddie felt like strangling his wife. He glared at her before turning round and going off to his study.
Freya saw her husband's retreating back view and hissed between gritted teeth. She has been a wife and never exposes the secret and in exchange, Freddie must let her raise Pamela the way she wishes.
"I am going off to see my fiance,mum" Emma announced and without waiting for her mother's response, she walked out.
Just before Leah and Ellis Hayden arrived at their Mansion, Leah asked "Do you think getting our son married to the eldest daughter of the Grayson's family, is the right thing to do?"
Ellis tried to evade the same thought in his heart. But now his wife asked him the same question he doesn't want to acknowledge in his thoughts. He looked away, Leah and himself had thought of the best way to preserve the properties and assets of their family with the hope that Louis would eventually come out of coma and be fine. "What option do we have left?" Ellis replied in a tone that made it detectable that he was heartbroken. They have to do this for Louis, they need to make this decision for him despite knowing he might not approve of it when he wakes up. They are between the rock and a hard place. The wedding has to take place, they had to do this to keep Louis' hardwork intact till he becomes alright. "We can find another bride, one from a responsible parent and not from Grayson's family. Her mother doesn't look noble to me"Leah suggested, raising her head up and looking into her husband's eyes. "We haven't met the girl. She might probably be a white Lily that
Lucas was having a great time and didn't know when Pamela came nor when she left. Suddenly he seemed to realise the door wasn't properly shut. He completely forgot to keep the door bolted. He spared a quick glance at the door and found it open slightly, than normal. But then, since no one was watching, he would be more cautious next time. At that moment, he was in ecstasy and couldn't pull out of her slippery pussy. "How will you put up an act when you discover my sister is married?" Emma asked, as she placed her head on Lucas' torso. She had been with Lucas for 11 months now. He had visited her sister on one fateful evening. Pamela wasn't home that day but she was, and her mother. She had seduced him and that was how they became glued with each other. She was giving him what her sister couldn't, hence she won him over. But then, she was seven weeks pregnant and her mother had decided that they get Pamela married, get the money from the Hayden's family and use it for
Leah didn't get a good night's sleep over the night. She was worried about what Louis would think when he regained consciousness and discovered he was married. Will he accept the marriage and understand that they had no option at that point than to get him married and save his company. Sitting by Louis' bedside, Leah held his hand as a lone tear fell off her eyes. She sniffled. Who would believe that her son, the rich young millionaire in Oak city, has been reduced this pale thin fellow on the bed before her? "Louis I don't know if you can hear me or not, but I want you to know that whatever decision your father and I made on your behalf…." Leah trailed off. She couldn't control her emotions. She felt her voice choking and she sobbed quietly. She took a deep breath and then continued "...yeah whatever decision we made, was taken only for your interest and good. You know how much we love you and our world revolves around you, alone. Wake up soon, son. I am losing it. I do
He didn't look at Pamela's face, of course he couldn't. He can't see her pain anymore. He had seen enough of it and now, it has to be the last pain, though the most excruciating one she would get from Freya. From the day Pamela got into that family, she had experienced different levels of abuse, bullying and irritation from her mother. But everything was going to end. That is the least he could do for her. It has to end. The union might not be a convenient one nor what she wanted, but he wants her to get into it and leave. The one she loved and wanted to be with doesn't deserve her. Rather than let her heart shatter in pieces when she discovers Lucas' true colours, she should rather take a walk, first. Pamela stood before her father, she wants to know why he also treated her this way but her father wouldn't look at her. He looked away and she understood it, that he was avoiding her gaze. That's enough for her to know that he was guilty of what he did, of being a part of
Her heart was pounding fast as she saw the thin pale body of Louis Hayden lying on the bed. The room would almost be described as a hospital ward. Different equipment installed in the room and all connected into Louis Hayden's body. She looked from the helpless man on the bed to the different equipment in the room. She knew then that his family hadn't lost hope on him yet. They believe he will be fine. They had kept their hopes alive and looked forward to seeing their son come alive again. He was on life support. It doesn't look like he was breathing and for the first time since she was told she would be getting married to Louis Hayden, she broke down in tears. This was the popular young billionaire in Oak city. His name was on every lips and his presence was accompanied with much prestige and recognition. Here he is on the sick bed. Or maybe she should stay on his dying bed. He can't help himself and at this point, it seemed no one could help him either. They
"We are sorry Ma'am. On behalf of the others, please forgive us. I promise I won't misbehave again. I will know my place henceforth…"the butler pleaded. Pamela glanced at him, he looked remorseful and his head was bowed. Romeo didn't spare him a glance and was going to Walk past him when Pamela spoke "Forgive them this time. I'm sure they will change for the good". Pamela wondered how Romeo knew about it. Was there CCTV footage that exposed their disrespectful attitude? Last thing she knew, she didn't say a word of it to anyone. They probably might be thinking she made a report about them. Anyways, she knew her conscience was clear as Crystal. "It wasn't my decision Mrs Hayden, Mrs Leah Hayden gave the orders" Romeo replied. This truly was not his decision. His boss' mother did. "I will have a talk with her, she's my mother-in-law after all" Pamela chimed. She smiled and Romeo shrugged. As Pamela was driven in Louis Hayden's car, she cannot imagine that she wo
"No, please stop this already" Pamela chided, wiping the tears off Leah's eyes. How can she suddenly change in mood, wasn't she smiling a few minutes ago? Leah smiled through the teary eyes and said "Thank you". She held Pamela's hands again and gave it a soft squeeze. "Louis is my son. He's the only child Ellis and I have got. You have no idea how pathetic our condition has become since that terrible accident that left him in a coma. Especially when the doctor said he might not come out of it and if he by chance did, he probably might end up a vegetable for the rest of his life. This is the hardest part of an experience any parents could have. I feel like I am dying every single day when I wake up and remember that my son might never come back to me. That he would never walk through that door and called out to me mum. The thoughts of it haunts me every single day…"Leah sniffled and looked away. Her eyes had reddened and she was trying to hold back the tears from com
Both Freddie and Freya were shocked. They least expected to see her, not after what they had done to her. Why did she come? Pamela had always had a good heart that she didn't know how to hold a grudge. They both turned at the same time and glanced at Pamela standing by the door, looking beautiful in a beautiful long gown. She looked expressionless. No traces of pain, hurt or bitterness on her looks. She didn't appear like someone who just heard her parent's conversation. She looked quietly from her mother and then her father. She let her eyes linger a little longer than normal on them before looking past them to the two lovers standing with their fingers intertwined. She glanced first at Lucas. The memory of his love making to Emma a few days ago came fresh to her. The moaning, the yanking and thrusting deep inside of her, flashed through her mind. She felt her heart beating fast. But quickly she let those thoughts go. Her eyes rest on their intertwined fingers and how