Her Bet

chapter 39

Laria

I turn to look at my mom .

"Are you sure it's a good idea ? You don't have to."

"No dear . I'm pretty sure we've all moved on . I can't let you go alone ."

"But what about his grandma. "

"I already told you the woman's vex is worm out by now ."

"Ok."

I inhale knocking on the door.

The door opens and Mrs DE Luca comes in view. The atmosphere is already awkward by the fake smile she's giving my mom.

"Laria! Come in."

I smile as we get inside. The interior is decorated with Christmas decorations. Trees, gifts and some things I've never seen before . Probably Italian stuff.

"Oh , so this is the girl who stole our Danton's heart ."

A girl says looking at me. I swear if looks can kill... She's too beautiful for this attitude.

.....

I look around as everyone is digging into their food .

"Do you  like the cuisine?"

I look up to find Guiseppe, Danton 's oldest cousin.

"I do . It's nice but a bit different from restaurant meals. This one feels more...homeland."

I say and a brief laughter breaks at the table .

"Well I'm glad you like it ."

He says and I nod.

"So... Laria, is it true about why you and Danton met in the first place.?"

I sigh . I did expect this conversation . But I'm not surprised the girl was the one to start it. It was quite obvious everyone was ignoring it but she couldn't control it.

"Bianca , eat your food ."

Theo, the youngest boy cousin who's Danton's age and Bianca 's twin says to her.

"No twin, it's just a simple question. Right Laria?"

"Yeah . Well... what you've heard is true. And I'm ashamed but we obviously can't change our past decisions. Good or bad . All we've gotta is change them in the future and that's what I did. I changed my decisions towards him. For him. For me. For us. There's actually nothing more I can say . But I do apologize to all of you for hurting him. I'm really sorry."

I say and smile trying to keep my tears in . But I'm pretty sure they can see them in my eyes.

"Well...if you say so. "

Bianca says with a smile . This time it looks more genuine.

"I think we all forgive you."

Mr de Luca says and everyone says yes agreeing with him.

I look at mom and she's still in a staring contest with Danton 's grandma.

Mr de Luca clears his throat before calling his mom.

"Mother... let's eat ."

Everyone is now looking at my mom and their Grandma.

My mom looks down eating.  But Danton 's grandma is till looking at her.

The awkwardness , I tell you.

" How do you let this happen in your house Regina?"

She asks looking at Danton 's mom who's is looking down .