S U I T S (#2)

16// compulsory

16// compulsory

"Why are you here, Mother?"
"A woman can't take time out of her busy schedule to see her son?"
His mum had that heiress look about her
the gold and diamonds on her
hands, ears and neck
told me enough

"This is the first time you've come to see me here"
Grayson folded his arms
his jacket hanging over the back of the couch
his eyes stormy and mouth set in a line
His mother looked defeated
"I just wanted to tell you myself rather than sending you a written letter"

Grayson sat forward
my view of his mum slightly altered
it was like he was making sure she couldn't see me
so that she couldn't see the dirt on my face
and smell the men on me

"I'm having a garden party at our estate later this month and everyone is expecting you to be there."
her eyes lit up like jewels
her slightly greying hair bounced on her shoulders
"Mother I really don't-"
"Now, now Grayson I won't take no for an answer, too many times you have cancelled on me because of your previous engagements. Make space this time. The family is going to be there and I'm sure they all will want to meet Ophelia"

Faking a smile was not enough
"My dear, you've gone all red"
she pointed to my face
I felt tears prickling my eyes
I feigned a laugh
"oh I'm fine just-allergies"

I said goodbye and excused myself

The bathroom sink was filled with my tears