Chapter 76
HAZEL
FOUR YEARS AGO
Elenor is as excited as I am for the bridal shower. I don’t have any friends aside from Elenor, so we’ll be using her friends instead. I don’t mind though, as long as I’ll be having fun; and trust me, we will be having fun because Elenor’s friends are just as crazy as she is.
I already moved my stuff to the penthouse Ravel rented out for the bridal shower and wedding preparation. Elenor and her friends will be joining me tomorrow for the bridal shower. I was still unpacking when the doorbell rang. Knowing Adam would go get it, I continued unpacking my suitcase.
A few minutes later, someone knocked on the door of my bedroom. I walked over to the door and opened it, revealing Adam.
“Mrs. Anne is here to see you.” He informed me. “She is currently in the living room.”
I rolled my eyes. How did she even know I was staying here? “I’ll be with her shortly.” Adam nodded before walking away. I stepped back into my room and grabbed my phone before heading for the living room.
The moment Anne saw me, she stood up with a warm smile on her lips, a warm smile that surprised me. “Hazel,” she called out softly, “thank you for agreeing to see me.”
Okay… what the heck is happening? Did she hit her head somewhere or something? I offered her a slight smile, still trying to figure out what was going on. “It’s nice to see you too.” And I hope I don’t regret it. “To what do I owe this visit from you?”
Sitting down, she crossed her legs and sighed. “I’m here to apologize.” My slightly arched brows must have conveyed my surprise because she chuckled. “I know this is shocking, but I had a chat with my son yesterday, and I think it’s right to let him do what he wants to do.”
“To do what He wants to do,” I repeated. Why is she making it sound like he is taking a rebellious action and she’s just letting him do it so he can see the repercussions himself?
“I’m not great with apologies Hazel, so this might come out weird, but all I want to say is that I’m going to support my son the best way I can.”
I guess that’s the best she can offer at the moment. “It’s fine. I’m just glad that we were able to resolve things between us before the wedding.”
“Yeah.” She stood up and stretched out her hands. “Can I get a hug from you?”
Why not. Standing too, I walked over to her and wrapped my hands around her. “I’ve always wanted to call you mum.” I earnestly wanted a mother figure in my life.
She only chuckled in response before pulling away. “I overheard Elenor planning your bridal shower. Is it okay if I come around?” I blinked rapidly at her request. “I’ll bring a gift, I promise.”
I don’t plan on doing anything wild like inviting male strippers, so I don’t see why not. “Sure, you can.” I consented. “Don’t just forget the gift.”
We both laughed at the joke. The doorbell rang, stealing both our attention. “Are you expecting someone?” Anne asked me.
I nodded, moving towards the door. “That must either be my wedding gown; I’m having it delivered today, or that’s Elenor
at the door.”
I opened the door and true enough, it was my designer with some delivery men carrying a large box. Grinning widely, I
ushered them in.
Kate bowed slightly at Anne. “A lovely evening Mrs. Southwark.” Anne offered her a small smile in response. Excusing
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myself, I directed the men carrying the box to one of the empty rooms which will only occupy my wedding gown.
When Kate was certain that everything was perfect, she kindly took her leave with her men closely behind. I only just closed the door when Anne grabbed her purse. “I should be on my way too.”
Oh… “Okay, let me walk you to the elevator.” I walked her to the elevator where we ran into Elenor who just stepped out of the elevator.
She eyed her mother suspiciously. “What are you doing here mum?” She glanced at me and I shook my head, silently telling her to pipe down her aggression.
“Can’t I stop by to see my daughter-in-law?” She asked Elenor whilst stepping into the elevator.
“Your daughter-in-law?” Elenor scoffed out. “Say that to someone who doesn’t know you.”
Anne simply shrugged and waved me goodbye as the elevator door closed. Elenor watched silently until the elevator began its descent. “What exactly was my mum doing here?” She asked, following closely behind me as I walked back to the penthouse.
“She came to apologize.”
I filled in. Elenor’s jaw dropped. Chortling, I plopped down on the sofa. “Surprised right? I was more shocked than you when she apologized.”
“My mother apologized?” Elenor asked with disbelief and I nodded in response. “And you believed her?”
I shrugged. “She looked sincere, so I don’t see why not.” There is no harm in believing her, is there? “I guess Ravel’s happiness matters to her after all.”
“That woman is my mother,” She pointed out, “And I’m going to give you one advice. Do not fall for that charade or drama she performed here. She’s Up to no good, that I can assure you.”
“You didn’t see the sincerity in her eyes,” I argued, defending Anne.
“Sincerity? In her eyes?” She scoffed. “Whatever you saw in her eyes isn’t definitely sincerity, rather it is what she wants you to see.”
“What could she possibly do?” This shouldn’t be such a big deal. “The wedding is in the next two days, nothing will go wrong.”
“Of course, nothing will go wrong.” She concurred, “But you should be careful of Anne, don’t take her words for it.”
I’ll keep that in mind. “Well, she’s coming for the bridal shower.”
Elenor’s
eyes widened. “She’s what now?”
“She’s coming for the bridal shower,” I repeated.
Elenor face palmed herself. “F uck me! I bet she wants to drug our as ses so we won’t make it to the church on time.”
I chuckled. “Come on Elenor, she’s not that bad.”
She glared at me. “I’m telling you, she’s worse than that. My mother is the worst of its kind. She’s willing to do anything to get what she wants.”