Elegant And Grace (✔️)

Chapter 52

Ellison Taylor

We were very late for our dinner. They already started eating. Brent watched us intently trying to figure out what we were doing. No one question about the mess that I look after my sudden break down.

Ian talked about fishing and stuffs like that to keep the conversation going. Claire whispered beside me, "Are you okay?"

I nodded my head. "Ellison, what's happening? I feel like you are hiding something? What happen? I thought we can share problems with each other.. did something change between us?"

"There are lots of things that's going on.."  I started.

"Did any of them said anything to you?" She was mad now.

I sighed.

"Tell me.." she demanded.

"After dinner?" I asked.

"Okay." She said. "After dinner."

Right after our dinner, Claire excused herself to go to the washroom and look at me.

"Ellison." She said.

"What?" I asked.

"Come with me.."

"Why?" Ian asked.

Claire glared at him and he give her a confused look. "Because I said so." And pulled me up on my feet.

When we were in the washroom. She said, "You can't even leave his eye sight for a moment." And rolled her eyes but I can see a hint of a smile.

"So, tell me.." she said as she stood near the hand dryer. The music in the washroom was on. The washroom have lots of mirrors surrounding them.

"Marilyn is interested in Ian and she told my grandma. My grandma said I should not be selfish and introduced them to each other."

"You are not selfish. What is wrong with your cousin and sorry to say about your grandma? Does she know about Ian and you?"

I shake my head. "Are you afraid she will make you break up with him?" I nodded my head.

"Oh Ellison." She said and pulled me in for a hug. "What a terrible b^tch, Marilyn is. When I thought she can be decent. She does things like this, that's why I can't trust her."

"I spoke to Ian about this." She pushes me back a little to stare at me with wife eyes.

"What he said?"

"He said he is not interested."

"Any sane person can see that. His eyes is solely on you and no one else in the room." She sighed dreamily. "He can be romantic and sh*t at the same person. Not trying to be mean, but I can't seem to forgive what he did to you years back."

"I know.. but I'm trying to forget about that. We are moving forward."

"I'm really happy for you, Ell. All I can say is to be careful." She said.

"I know." I said.

"And about Marilyn. I can't tolerate her anymore after this." She said annoyed.

"Please don't say anything to her.. she's here for few more days."

"I doubt her motives." She said. "She can't be trusted." She shake her head.

"How is things going on with Cooper?" I asked changing the topic. She grinned.

"He asked me out on a date, this Friday."

And I squeal in delight. I think they are perfect together.

"I'm so happy for you, Claire." I said and hugged her tight.

"I hope all will be good.." Claire said.

"Things will go to its rightful places."

When we came back from the washroom. Ian looked at me with concerned. "Everything's okay?" He whispered in my ear and I smile and nodded, yes.

"I can drive Ellison and Claire home." Brent said. "Claire is staying over, so you guys can home together."

"But.." Ian started.

"Too bad, buddy." Brent shrugged nonchalantly. "Next time."

Ian was not happy with the change in plan, but didn't argue with Brent about it. I think if it was someone else, he would have argue.

"I'll see you on Saturday? He asked. "I won't be in the city for some time. I have business meetings out of town."

"Stay safe." I said to him.

"You too. I'm just letting you know that there will be securities following you around."

"Why?" I frowned.

"For your safety and for my reassurance. I have to know if you are safe." He said. "So, please bear with the securities while I'm out of town."

"I don't want anyone following me." I started.

"I know.. they will be very secretive you won't know they are around. I was going to send them to you anyway, but I don't want you to be mad at me later when you find out. I know how you dislike my stalker tendency, so I'm letting you know about this arrangement."

"I can manage." I said.

"Just for my reassurance, please." He said and I sighed before agreeing with him.

"Thank you." He said. "They won't bother you. They are just there to protect you."

"Please be safe, okay?" I said.

"I will and you too, please stay alert and safe in your environment." He give me a longing kiss before parting away.

"I will never get use to you guys dating." Brent said. "Let's get going, Ellison."

"Bye Ian." I said.

"Bye, beautiful." He said.

It's been a couple of days, since I last saw Ian but we often call or text each other. Marilyn is not happy that she didn't see any of them after Monday. She asked me a couple of times if we are having any social gathering with them any time,soon. I told her they were busy with work. By Thursday , she was frustrated and called my grandma to complain.

Brent was mad about it and so was Claire. Claire was a bit hostile towards her after our little talk in the washroom. I told her to be nicer to Marilyn, but she said she have opinion and can share her opinion with her.

My grandma called me as soon as Marilyn called to complain and I was frustrated. She has been more demanding compare to her sister. Edith has been better with words and even showed signs that she appreciated our efforts in showing them around.

"Ellison." My grandma said in a very disappointing tone.

And I thought to myself, why am I being talk to like I did something bad?

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