Dark Love

Chapter Twenty-One

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When they arrived at Uncle Ben's farm, it was about midnight.Some people were up, others were asleep, especially the children.Mia was delighted to hear that they weren't sure whether Lauren would come or not.If she didn't, it would be the best Easter ever.

The following morning was great.All of them were reunited and Mia was in the kitchen preparing breakfast with her mother and aunt Charlotte.

“So he finally proposed?"her mother asked.Mia beamed at her mother.Her mother knew what the answer was, she could see the twinkle in Mia's eyes.She could see the colour on her cheeks.It was a definite yes.

“Yes."Mia began, “He did."

“And that's the engagement ring?"aunt Charlotte asked.Mia nodded.Her mom and her aunt exchanged a look.Mia completely ignored it.After a beat, Mia's mom began, “Why did you accept it, Mia? How can you still trust him after all he did?"

“Mom..."

“No! How can you degrade yourself to such a level? This is not the daughter I raised.Mia, self-pride is important in one's life.You should know that."her mother said.Mia shook her head angrily.

“He makes me happy, okay?" she exclaimed, “With him, I feel like I have a shot at happiness."

“Mia, you're still young.You can find another man." aunt Charlotte began, “A man like him is never yours alone."

“I don't care about the others."Mia snapped.

“You're blind."

“I guess so."

There was a long silence after that.Mia was brewing tea on a teapot, and aunt Charlotte was spreading butter on warm loaves.Mia's mother didn't have the strength to do or say anything else.She stormed out of the kitchen, and Mia simply side-glanced at her fuming mother.

She was an adult now, wasn't she? Didn't she have the right to make her own decisions? If she wanted Todd back, then it was her choice.Why was her mother making such a fuss about it?

More importantly...why was her aunt in this, too? Was there something they knew that they weren't telling her? She shrugged the thought off.She didn't want to worry about anything.She was here to relax with her family, the last thing she wanted was drama.

Breakfast was quiet.Her uncles were chatting amongst themselves and so were her aunts.Her mother wasn't even there.No one seemed to have congratulated her, what was going on?

All of a sudden, a black Audi parked on the sandy driveway.Everyone drew their attentions to it.As far as Mia knew, everyone had arrived except...no, she thought.

Lauren.

Stepping out of the car, she had all the attention.She wore a tight red pencil skirt and a leafy beige blouse.She wore the brightest red heels Mia had ever seen and her hair was wavy, cascading down her shoulders.

The bitch looked good, Mia thought.

As she made her way up the stairs, Mia could see her features clearly.She wore sunglasses, and wore bright red lipstick.If attention is what she wanted then that's what she got.All eyes were on her, as if she were some movie star.

When she was in front of them, she smiled brightly.“Hello, familia.How are you?"

“Lauren?"uncle Ben began, “Is that you? My word, you look fabulosa!"

“Thank you."she said.Then her eyes landed on Mia.Mia glared at her.She was hoping Lauren wouldn't show up, but she clearly did.That entrance though was clearly unnecessary.

Suddenly Todd and Donald walked outside.Todd's arm was around Donald's shoulders.Donald didn't look too happy.Mia noticed the way Lauren's mouth hang open slightly.

Todd looked good.

His hair was wet, droplets of water dripping on his dry clothes.His eyes were bright, there was a mysterious glint to them.His arms looked more muscular, and his vest hugged his body perfectly.

Mia had to admit...even she was drooling.

Unexpectedly, Lauren walked up to him and wrapped her arms around Todd's neck.His eyes widened, and so did Mia's.Anger was coursing through her, she wasn't herself anymore.She was an animal.

Lauren whispered something in his ear and then placed a kiss on his left cheek, then she scurried away.Mia felt her pressure go down.She suffered from low blood pressure, and now was a really good time to take her medicine.She stood up and walked right past Todd.She fled into the kitchen, desperately looking for her pills.She needed those goddamn pills.

When she found them, she popped two into her mouth and swallowed the down, without any water.Then she tried to regulate her breathing.She eventually did.

Todd walked into the kitchen.

Mia glanced at him, and then stared down at her feet.She was not in the mood for him at the moment.She wanted to be left alone.

“Mia, are you okay?"he asked.

“I'm fine."she firmly stated.

“You don't look fine."he said matter-of-factly.She was glaring at him now.

“I'm fine."she snapped.He cocked his brow at her, “What did I do?"he asked softly.That tore her heart into a million pieces, but she stood her ground.She forgave him the first time, but there wouldn't be a second time.

“I said--"

“Don't tell me you're fine when I know you're not."he said.She turned her face to face the other way.She couldn't even bare looking at him.

“You should've pushed her away."she said through gritted teeth.

“What?"He frowned.

“But no.You fell into her charm, like all of them do." she was raising her voice now.

“You're overreacting."he stated.

“Over-what?"she was looking at him now, all pity gone, “Do you have any idea of the shit I've gone through, because of her? Do you?"

“Mia."

“Do you know how many tears I've shed over the past years, because she had to be a bitch and fuck around with what's mine?"her voice was pitched, tears were running down her face and she was as red as a tomato.

“Mia."he stared down hopelessly at her, wondering what he did wrong.She ran past him and disappeared outside.He tried running after her, but when he got outside there was no trace of her.She probably knew this farm like the palm of her hand.

Was she overreacting because of Lauren?

He wasn't even attracted to her.Why would she overreact like that? It was pretty obvious that they had history, but how bad was it?

He had to find out...one way or another.

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