Life Choices, Challenges and Changes

Part 2 Chapter 27 Bruises

Chapter 27 Bruises.

November 18-20, 2011

Upon Sloane's return to London, her parents and the Huntzbergers were thoroughly embarrassed by her behavior. At first, Shira would not return her calls so that she could formally apologize, when images of her were printed on the gossip column of Page Six and also on the television networks that included the shows E Network , The Insider, and Access Hollywood. Even the Hoda and Kathy Lee show on NBC were talking about the incident at the Gallery that the famous photographer, Robert Holmes owns.

Her world was beginning to spiral out of her control. Mitchum threatened to break the contract of their engagement. Logan refused to see her or let her return to his apartment. Her parents spent two weeks talking and negotiating with the Huntzbergers, and finally, Mitchum convinced Shira to give her another chance. Shira agreed to include Sloane in their Thanksgiving party thinking that this would be the perfect venue to improve Sloane's reputation after the terrible scandal she was involved in at Robert's Gallery opening. In Sloane's mind, she did nothing wrong, and it was all the fault of Logan's ex-girlfriend, so she decided to get revenge. Before her trip to Hartford, Sloane sent out the three videos to Rory Gilmore's email address. The Huntzbergers would never know and since it was sent to where the Gilmore girl work, it might even get her fired.

Logan and Sloane had arrived late on Friday, November 18 to attend his mother's Pre-Thanksgiving Cocktail party. Shira instructed Sloane that this was an important family holiday and since she was going to be a member of their family, it was mandatory that she attend.

Sloane awoke Saturday morning in her fiancé's childhood bedroom, in the large mansion of the Huntzberger in Hartford. Logan went to his sister's home when they arrived at the Hartford Airport the night before. He had his driver Frank drop him off at Honor and Josh's house and then sent Sloane ahead to the family home. When she arrived, she asked Shira to let her stay in Logan's room hoping that Logan would join her there. Instead, Logan stayed at his sister's home that evening.

Sloane admired the Huntzberger family home, even though it was overstated by American standards, she thought it befitted the social standings of the Huntzberger family. Logan and Honor detested it and spent as little time as possible there. Sloane agreed with Shira, as a member of society, they needed a house that represented their station and wealth. Mitchum also disliked his home in Hartford preferring his bachelor apartment he kept in London above the HPG office. Mitchum was not in a hurry to spend time with his wife, he decided that he would arrive just before the party on Saturday, using work as his excuse for a later flight.

When Logan wasn't in the bed with her Saturday morning, Sloane got up and opened up her laptop. She immediately noticed that the last video she sent to Rory Gilmore's email had bounced back to her. This wasn't right, she posted it yesterday while they were on the plane. Why was it back in her inbox? She decided something must have happened while they were in flight, so she sent it again. She left her computer on and placed it on the small desk that was in his room. She quickly took a shower and dressed. She decided to go downstairs to ask Shira if one of the maids could empty her suitcase and steam her dress. She was also hungry, so she decided to see if there was breakfast waiting for her.

When Sloane walked into the kitchen, she noticed that Shira was busy with the cook. Shira looked up and smiled,

"Sloane dear, I hope you slept well. Sit down, and Marta will get you something to eat. Will Logan be down soon?" she asked her.

Sloane took a seat and embarrassed said, "No Logan didn't come back. I don't know where he is."

"Oh, that is so typical of Logan, he is just like Mitchum. Don't worry he will be back later, he is probably busy at the office here in Hartford. Sloane today will be about the two of us. Now, what would you like?" Shira said with a fake smile.