To Lose Control

2nd January, 2018 (Late Afternoon)

2nd January, 2018 (Late Afternoon)

They'd finished purchasing the dress that Elena was going to wear for her dinner with the Walkers. She had moved to the hairstylist with Dennis who was waiting impatiently for her to finish styling her hair and dressing up. She had a phone call while seated for her makeover and it was from her boyfriend, Amos. She answered.

"Hey babe."

"Amos."

"Where are you? I thought of visiting you tonight but Aunt Ena says that you're going out with a friend. Should I wait for you to come back?"

"That will not be necessary. I might not come home soon."

"Where are you currently?" how was she going to explain that she was getting ready for dinner with the family of her pretend boyfriend? She looked at the mirror before her as if looking at her reflection would help her form a better web of lies.

"A client's daughter from the restaurant invited me for dinner. She's from the East District and I'm at a fancy restaurant so I doubt I'll be coming back soon." the hairstylist didn't flicker or move a muscle to her lie, making her feel even more guilty.

"Bag some food up if you can but most importantly, be careful. That place is full of selfish people."

"I'll bear that in mind. I love you, Amos."

"I love you more."

*

Alexina had worn a bright yellow pencil skirt and a spaghetti-strap black blouse to match. Her honey-blonde hair had been straightened and laid peacefully behind her. She walked elegantly down the stairs and walked to the living hall where her brother and mother were.

"Is all this just to meet Elena?"

"OFC. The lady is stunning so she has to know that she is getting married into a family that has beautiful members too."

"I think you are rushing, Miss Walker. Elena is just my girlfriend please don't bring the topic of marriage on now."

"It will be coming on soon whether you like it or not. I'll just sit behind and watch it unfold," Tiana was quiet throughout. She just sat graciously awaiting the arrival of Elena Smith. She had a basket of questions to ask her and it was through the answering of those questions that she was going to know if this Elena Smith was the right lady for her son. Davidson had a fair idea of this and had already prepared Elena for his mother's questions. The maid walked over to them.

"Miss Smith has arrived," she said and they all stood as one of the maids opened the main door for Elena to walk in. Her presence was godly and she was a jewel, no doubt about that. She was in a flapper blue dress and her bright blue pin heels were the first they all laid their eyes on before moving to her attire and Riviere on her neck. Her black hair was in a high ponytail and there was a side-swept bang to her right. She held a purse that matched the color of her heels. Her composure drew out her elegance even more. Alexina stared in admiration and Tiana smiled.

"Welcome once again to my home, Miss Smith."

"I'd prefer you call me Elena, Mrs Walker." she smiled back at Tiana. Davidson walked over to Elena's side and kissed her on the cheeks.

"How was your trip here, my love?"

"Pleasing, especially because I knew I was coming to meet you and your wonderful family, " she said so romantically as she stared into Davidson's eyes.

"Aren't they cute?" Alexina said and they giggled.

*

Dinner was delicious but major attention was not on the food. Tiana began her questioning in a quite peaceful manner.