How Could A Heart Like Yours Love A Heart Like Mine

A day outside

8 Months passed and I didn't see one Shelby once. Arthur and Jon wrote me letters but I never answered. I felt bad for not letting them see their nephew and niece but it was better this way. Last month I finally dared to leave the house. Everyday I go outside early in the morning. The Shelby's never come out in the morning, it's far to early for them. I go to the markets and to the park with my children. Some people give me dirty looks but they never spoke to me.

It was a beautiful morning so I decided to go out for a walk. I put the babies in their baby carriages and I walked outside. A cold breeze hit me. I wrapped my scarf tighter around my neck. I started walking to the market. An old woman gave me a friendly smile when she took a look at my babies. A warm proud feeling spread trough my body. I smiled.

I was choosing bread when I heard the familiar voice through the air. I stopped in shock. I tried to turn around and run but it was already too late.

"Hello, don't I know you from somewhere? " She smiled friendly.

"Oh hi Lizzy, yes I'm Grace. I was at your engagement-Party. I'm a friend of the Shelby's." I smiled back nervously.

"Oh right! Hello. You have such beautiful children. Tommy and I are also trying for a baby. I'm so excited!" My heart stopped when I heard his name. My facial expression changed.

"Is there something wrong?" She asked worried.

"Oh no no, not at all! It's just, Thomas doesn't really look like a 'good father' type of guy" I laughed.

"Nonsenses ! He's an amazing husband." she smiled. But still I could see she was.. holding something back. Her smile didn't look as real as the first one. I shook it off.

"Can I hold one?" She asked while she took Charlie out of his carriage.

"Sure." I sighed.

"He's beautiful. His eyes.. woah." She looked at me confused.

"Yes, my... husband had so pretty eyes." I said quickly.

"If I may ask, where is he know?" She asked curiously.

"Passed away.." I said sad. I wish..

"Oh I'm sorry.. Oh poor things.." It looked like she was thinking for a minute. "I HAVE AN IDEA!" She screamed. "Why don't you come over and have dinner with us?" My heart dropped. What?

"Wha-.. No no, that's too much". I said nervously.

"Please? You can't say no to a dinner at the Shelby's house!". Woah she's already a true Shelby..

"Sure, why the hell not!". I said laughing.

"Perfect! I'll see you tonight. I'll send a car to pick you guys up."

What the hell did just happen.

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Thomas POV:

"Thomas, I'm home. I have something to tell you!." She shouted while she stood outside of my office.

"Come in love."

"You'll never guess who I saw today!" She said excited.

"Who love?" I gave her a kiss on her cheek.

"I saw Grace with her beautiful two children." she said happy. I stood still in shock.

"What did she say?" I asked cold.

"Nothing much. But the poor thing is coming over for dinner tonight." She clapped her hands in excitedment.

"Excuse me?"