The Summer I Fell in Love

A Tragic Turn of Events

Hello, everyone! I am back with Chapter 22 of The Summer I Fell in Love. As always, please RATE, REVIEW, and FOLLOW this story if you like what you've read. Without further hesitation, here is the latest chapter, enjoy!

Jordan's POV:

It was a bright and beautiful morning outside, however, when I woke up on this lovely June day, I couldn't find the happiness to enjoy it. The day had finally arrived. The day where my mother would be paying me a visit after five years of not seeing her. All I could do was lay in bed and stare at the ceiling, just hoping that this was all a bad dream. To my dismay, it was not, and my husband was stirring next to me, about to wake up.

Nick sighed as he woke up, and rolled over to face me.

"Good morning, love." He said in a hushed tone.

"I wish it was a good morning." I said snarkily under my breath.

Nick looked at me with confusion. I wasn't one to sass him first thing in the morning, I usually wait and do that after breakfast. Then, it dawned on him, it was the day I had been dreading for a month.

"Jordan, everything will work out just fine. She'll only be here for a long weekend, and then your mother will leave. Who knows, it could go better than expected."

Leave it to Nick to be logical. Bless his heart, he was trying to make me feel better, but nothing could take my nerves away. My stomach was in knots, and I felt that I was on the verge of being sick all the time.

"Nicky, I know, you think everything is going to be just fine. You haven't met my mother. She's overbearing, bitter, and will tear down every bit of self esteem that I have. I can't help but be scared."

"The great Jordan Carraway, scared? I don't believe it." He chuckled.

I smirked at him and swatted him playfully. "Darling really, I think I can handle her being terrible to me, I'm afraid about what she'll say about you or Catherine. That right there is going to send me over the edge. If she talks about my husband or daughter, I'll just lose my mind."

Nick wrapped his arm around me and pulled me close. "Honey, I don't want you to worry. I can handle myself, but she better watch out, if she talks about you or Catherine, I'll be escorting her to the door. I'm your husband, and I want to protect you, and don't you forget it."

I smiled and replied, "Well I'm your wife, and I want to protect you, and don't you forget it Nicholas Carraway!"

He leaned close and gave me a soft peck on the lips. Even though my wicked witch of a mother was coming, I still had my Nick, and that was surely all that I needed.

We continued on with our morning routine, and preparing for the arrival of my mother. My nerves were getting the best of me, as I was feeling quite sick all morning. I paid no mind, as I watched Catherine as Nick and I were giving the house a good cleaning. Our bungalow in the shadows of large mansions wasn't the largest home on Long Island, but I loved it all the same. Surely, it would be something that my mother would complain about. But, this was our home, and I found it to be my own little haven, with my Nick and our little Kitty Catherine.

The clock struck one, and then I heard a car come up the drive. My heart nearly lept out of my chest, and I shouted for Nick upstairs.

"Nicky, honey, she's here!"

He practically leapt down the stairs and glued himself to my side. I was truly lucky to have such a supportive husband. He was here for me, and I knew that no matter what, we were safe in each others arms.