Chapter 79

Jake

Katie had whisked my little doe off before I could stop her, I didn’t press the matter I could see mum wanted to talk to me and figured it might be better if Stephanie wasn’t here for this shit anyway. Once we were in the kitchen my started finishing off lunch, she had made a full spread, there were about 10 different salads; grilled meats; grilled fish; a seafood platter; an array of deserts from chocolate ones to fruity ones. Mum was currently hacking into a watermelon.

‘You got more people coming over? This is a bit much don’t you think?’ I asked looking around the dishes scattered over the counter tops and table. Mum just hmphed before carrying on with what she was doing. I sighed looking at her, I was probably going to regret this but –

‘Okay spit it out,’ I said already wishing I hadn’t her lips were pursed.

‘You know Jakey I only want what’s best for you, I had hoped that you would have had your fun with that one and be looking for someone serious,’ she said pointing the k