Steele paced back and forth across her living room. Things were not going well for her and her family. Vasquez had just died and her son has not been his usual self. Steele connected the two together as causation. After a beat, she stopped and looked over at August, who was across the room, "Everything's not going so well, Prince. I don't think we have time to convince Rhys to marry you," She sighed, "Listen, he loved his cousin Vasquez dearly, as did I. I don't think he'll be downstairs tonight. If you weren't here visiting me, I would've gone to bed myself."
August nodded, "These are bad times for romance. Please, give my regards to your son."
Steele resumed her walking back and forth for a moment, connecting a few dots in her thoughts.
"I will! And now that I think about it there's no way he'd refuse the wishes of his mom, after all! There's no doubt about it that he'll marry you. I'll visit him before bed and tell him about your love. And on Wednesday-" She stopped mid sentence, rubbing her chin, "Wait, what day is it today?"
"Monday."
"Ah, well, Wednesday is too soon then. On Thursday, you two will be married!" She looked over at him again, "You'll be ready, right? It can't be a bad idea to rush this, though we shouldn't have a big celebration, seeing as Vasquez has just died."
"I'd be ready if Thursday was tomorrow, madam."
Steele then clapped her hands together, leading August outside graciously. She opened the door for him and smiled, "Well, go on home, then. Thursday it is!" August returned the smile and Steele watched as he went outside, "I'll be sure to visit Rhys tonight and get him ready for the wedding!"
They then exchanged goodbyes and August left, Steele shutting the door behind him. She ran a hand through her hair and ascended the stairs, ready to prepare her son to be married.
(A/N): Sorry this chapter's super duper short! The next chapter is gonna be a longer one, and I didn't want to combine these two because then it would've been too long. Anyway, stay safe out there, ya'll!
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