- When Are We Going?
I’m getting ready to go out, as I moved a call from Sam. She invited me for coffee at the mall we used to go to, but lately, it hasn’t been the same
Since the awful time we had because of Liam at his wedding to Annie, we’ve been drifting apart, even though we don’t want to. I’m so ashamed of what my son did that can’t face them as if nothing happened. My family has only attended a few gatherings, but we always leave early. Then there was Amie’s party where Liam and Maria decided to tell everyone they were together even though most of the guests were Annie’s family. And to top it off, they got married in secret, as if they were criminals
No, no. I can’t and won’t let it go. I take a tow to get there, as Lewis was supposed to pick me up My husband had a shareholders meeting at the hospital and couldn’t
come with me
arrive early, and while I wait for Samantha, I take a walk around the mall I go into a few stores to browse, where I see some lovely things for my family I decide to come back later so I don’t have to carry the bags around Suddenly, as I’m about to enter a boutique, I run straight into my son’s new wile I’m about to turn amund when she stops me
Mom. Please. Stop being mad at me and Liam I’m your daughter–in–law now, and you can’t change that.”
The cynicism in her voice fills me with fury. I sell her everything I’ve wanted to say to her for a long time. When I’m done talking, I get ready to leave
But she lets out a laugh, and turn to look at her again in her eyes, I can see the wickedness that has always been hidden inside her, the wickedness I refused to see in
“You were right. I’ve always hated Annie, ever since we met. But now I’m your daughter in law, and you’ll have to accept it because we’re not going to break up, dear mother.
The mockery in her tone of voice and her words make my blood boll. How could I have been so blind? I longed for a daughter so much that I wanted to pour that feeling into her while she was making her own plans
I clench my fists. I want to slap her and wipe that smile off her face. She comes closer, challenging me She knows that if she stands in front of me, I won’t hold back
“Let’s go. Mom Don’t get your hands dirty” Lewis’s arrival prevents her from making a bigger scene. He takes my arm and we start to walk away. But even from a distance. I can hear the last thing she says.
“You won’t get to meet your first grandchild because I won’t let you hear us again”
I turn around quickly, but she’s gone. It can’t be. She’s pregnant. I feel tears welling up in my eyes.
No, no. I didn’t want it to be this way thought that when Liam became a father, everything would be happiness in our house. Now I won’t be able to be near my son while his baby is growing I feel sick, so I sit down on a bench
“Mom, are you feeling alright? get you some water. The bears i’d been holding back stan to fall. I’m going to be a grandmother, but I don’t feel the excitement thought I would. I think I’ve done everything wrong in mising my son. I guess I gave him too much freedom. While I loved them as my children and encouraged them to see each other as siblings, they were betraying us under our own root. And to top it off, he’s become a cold man who didn’t care about breaking the pure heart of someone like Annie.
“No, I’m fine. Just let me rest for a bit. I don’t want Sam to worry when she sees me.” My son nods, and we sit on the bench for a moment. After a few minutes, I get up and tell him it’s time to go see Sam.
g to walk around and to let him know when
When we arrive at the cafe, I see her sitting at the same table we used to occupy when we came here. My son talls me he’s going to I’m ready to go. then he leaves
“Susan. It’s so good to see you, my friend.” My dear Sam. Our destinies crossed paths once and never paned She’s the sister I always wanted
“Sam, you look great! Have you ordered already?” She nods, and I take the seat across from her Is there a special reason you invited me today?
I see her go quet for a moment. Her nervousness doesn’t escape me..
“Actually, there’s a very big reason. I couldn’t tell you before because I didn’t have permission from the person this secret belongs to, but they’ve finally understood that you need to know”
Theseusness with which she speaks makes me uneasy. I know that what she’s about to tell me is very delicate and important. The water antives with our drinks, and she takes her time to sip her tea.
ant to tell me, I’m
I me. I’m ready to listen”
“Well, I’m all ears, my friend. Whatever you want to
After a few tense moments, she begins to speak
“You know how sad it made band and me, even his brothers, the decision Annie made to leave after her wedding fell apart. We would have liked to be the ones to comfort her, but she decided otherwise. She wanted to heal on her own and walked away. What we didnt know was that there was more to her decision to leave?
I stop drinking because the ansiety is killing me. She takes one last sig, and after that, she sets her cup on the table, lets out a big sigh, and takes my hand.
“When Annie left, she wasn’t alone. My friend pauses, but I don’t understand what she means, because I’m well aware that she let with her friends, the twins.
“Yes, I know her friends want with her. I don’t understand the big mystery about it, but my friend just lets out a little tough
on that
twill soon come
“No, that’s not what I mean” Another pause, and I’m going crazy with anxiety. “I mean that she didn’t leave alone, but that she was carrying someone else with her. I feel myself go cold as I understand her words, I can’t be. Tears stream down my face, and she gently wipes them away.
“You caught on quickly, my dear Susan What you’re thinking is true. Our butterfly carried within her a small cocoon
soon come into this world to give us much love We’re going to be grandmothers! When she finishes saying that, a loud sob escapes my mouth, which I cover with my hand. Tears fall uncontrollably from my eyes This can be happening
“Really? Oh my God, Annie! I cover my face with both hands and sob uncontrollably. I’m thankful that we’re in a private room because I don’t want people to see me like
this
It’s not the time to judge or blame. Annie is expecting your grandchild and wants you to see her before the baby is bam She wants your family to be a part of this beautiful mament we’re experiencing She’s back from her tip and is living near Lucien, in our old house. That’s where she’ll be spending these last few months. Would you like to
come with me to see her? She’s longing to see you. I can only nod. Of course I want to see her. But a doubt comes to min
” she going to tell Liam?” My friend shifts uncomfortably in her seat. I know it won’t be pleasant
“Amie doesn’t know if she wants him around yet, and we don’t want to pressure her. Maybe when she talks to you, she can make a decision?
“Tneed to tell you something” My friend finishes her drink and gives me her full attention. I don’t know how to start taking Well Iran into Maria a little while ago. I was shopping and saw her leaving a store. We didn’t have a pleasant conversation, but what worded me was that of the end, as I was walking away, she yelled that she wouldn’t let me be near my grandson Her son. I haven’t spoken to Liam in a while, since his wedding so I’m assuming he’ll soon have another child with his wife. I don’t know if it’s important to tell Amrice”
My frand turns pale and falls into thought. But I didn’t want to hide it from her either.
“I think it’s best that she knows. We shouldn’t hide anything from her. She’ll make the decision in the end I’m relieved to know that she’s not upset with me. I pull myself together, and with great joy I wipe my eyes and look at her hopefully
So, when are we going? We both let out a light laugh. Despite everything bad that’s happened, the excitement of meeting my grandson, Liam and Annie’s son, fills me with
hope
