Smoothening the invisible creases on my velvet purple body hugging evening gown ,I exited the limo and walked hand in hand with my husband into the Jennings family mansion a good hour and thirty minutes away from mason and my house.
Rosé champagne in my other hand, we smiled at the press gathered outside capturing the whole event.
This only made me feel even more nauseous than before.
No. Don't get your hopes high, I wasn't pregnant. Mason honored our deal and gave me a break for this month. Damn this month really is running out.
Vivian walked over to us at the middle of the room with the biggest smile plastered on her face. Ugh. Typical. In return, I gave her the fattest fakest smile I could muster up.
Two can play at this game.
"Hiiii mase. Good to see you again my son. I've missed you so much"
she said choking my husband in the tightest hug and plastering kisses and over his face like he was a toddler. She completely ignored my presence
Witch. As if she didn't see me standing right next to him.
"Hi Vivian" I encouraged her to give me a glance
Her smile fell for a slight second but she quickly covered it because we were in public.
"Hope" she simply said. She took a glance at my stomach before saying "you came" she didn't even fake the enthusiasm. God help me so I don't kill someone's mother tonight.
"Of course is there any reason I shouldn't?" I questioned challenging her.
"Well-" we were interrupted by Patric walking over to us.
"Hope, mason thank you so much for making it. is that for me ?" He questioned pointing at the expensive champagne in my hands.
Well at least someone wants me here
"Of course. Happy birthday Patrick."
I handed it to him and in return he hugged me and gave me a swift kiss on my cheek.
I could see Vivian shooting daggers my way from my corner eye. Score!
Hope - 1
Old witch - 0
"Happy birthday dad" mason chimed.
"Thank you son. Your old mans still kicking"
With one last laugh, we all walked into the massive ball room that has been decorated with golden lights and decors. It was so beautiful. But I didn't expect less. This people were stinking fucking rich and just knew how to show it.
Let's get this party started.
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"Hey girl" Mia greeted as she walked up to me. She looked beautiful in her long black flowing dress.
"You look bomb girl" I said
"Are you kidding. Have you seen your curves in this dress?"
I laughed.
"Where's Racheal"
I asked lately she's been ditching hangin out with us. That girl really is hiding something now a days but I try not to think about it. She'll tell us when she's ready and honestly I have enough on my plate to start worrying about another persons problem.
" she's says she's running late but honestly I don't know anymore. We haven't talked lately. "
I nodded in understanding.
We went to join the rest of the family an friends at the table. It was a grand table that fitted a lot of people.
I took my seat next to mason and gave him a small smile as I sat
We started eating and of course Vivian just had to ruin the moment.
"Are you sure you're not pregnant with the way you are eating right now?"
God I could strangle this woman with my spaghetti. Shame quickly washed my face as I stopped eating and put my head down as everyone's eyes darted towards me.
"No mother. She's not." Mason answered in a firm tone silently saying this conversation was over
But did she stop talking?
He'll no
" are you sure. She looks like she's added some extra weig-"
"Mom I said drop it." He cut in silencing the whole table.
"Actually we've decided on taking a break"
I decided to speak. My words were choking my throat.
"What!!" I heard from a confused Vivian and Patrick
Mason sighed beside me and answered
"We are giving it a break mom. She's tired. And she needs to give it a rest. We'll continue later"
Thank you hubby. Someone understands
"You will do no such thing."
Vivian yelled. This woman does NOT Know when to shut up does she. Why is she telling me what the hell to do with my body.
"Sorry I'm late what did I miss."
Racheal interrupted as she proceeded to take a sit on the table across from me and mason.
Finally. I couldn't be more thankful for the distraction.
"Your friend here is taking a break from trying to get a child."
That's it I've had it
"Vivian its my body. Not yours. My marriage not yours and it definitely isn't your decision to make" I fumed
"Oh so you can speak now."
She mocked
"We'll let me tell you something. If you cannot get pregnant in the next 4months then I promise you that I'll take back all masons company shares."
"WHATT??"
we all chorused from the table. This woman was sick. I knew she was delusional but I didn't think it was this bad. Surely it must be a joke
"Mom you can't do that" mason cried. She definitely can't is she crazy???
" I can, I will, and I have. I will not tolerate and infertile daughter in law. I have had enough and I have discuss with my husband and the desicion is final. You may be CEO but that's only by status. I still own the largest shares in the company and I will strip you off yours. I had to do this son for Christ sake we are at your fathered 60th birthday. Sixtieth!!
And still no grand child"
I stared at Patrick in horror. How could he do this. He looked down in shame as regrett filled his eyes and that's when I knew he didn't want to do it. Vivian was making him. Gosh I can't believe this is happening.
Now more than ever I just wish to crawl in a hole somewhere and die. I couldn't take this shame any longer.
"And if you can't carry the child then you are welcome to find a surrogate within the same timeline and get her pregnant."
Nah this woman is sick. Is she trying to ruin my marriage?
"Mom please don't do this." Mason said already at the verge of tears
My poor husband. All he's worked for will be taken away from him because of me. Because I couldn't do one simple job and give him a child.
What I wouldn't do to take the pain away from him.
Never in a million years did I think i wouldn't even have a say in my own married life.
"I'll do it. I'll be your surrogate"
We all whipped our heads in her direction and stared at her with wide eyes. Is she crazy???
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Don't kill me. Hahah.
Who do you think it is????
What a cliffhanger. Anyways my loveliessss see you soon
Until next time
Bimpe💕
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When love hurts
Storie d'amoreHope and Mason Two opposite worlds crashed in a marriage Don't get it wrong. They aren't in an arranged marriage nor were they forced to fall in love. They were truly and deeply in love with each other by their will. Once upon a time they were hap...
