Lost Love

Chapter 2 - Lies

I can't say I wasn't shocked with the reaction of my mother,she  left me speechless and intimidated. I can't understand why she acted the way she did, she screamed ''don't ever go in those woods alone'' and left me wondering why'. I got enough nerve up to go and talk to her,ask her why. I went in the kitchen where she was standing.She was looking at the window staring outside.I walked slowly near her and put my hands on her shoulder, I could tell something is wrong with her. She wiped her tears and looked at me,I was curious to know, but I didn't want to ruin her mood again. She touched my face pulling my fringe behind my ear, and told me '' I don't want to loose the only gift I have in this family.''

By her words she didn't help a lot to reduce my curiosity, in fact she made it grow more. ''May I know why,mother'' I replied looking in her eyes anxiously. 

She shaked her head,meaning no-you can't know. It irritates me when something like this happens to me, I am a part of this family, I have rights to know what happens and why. 

If this man have a past with our family or something like that I have to know. I was starting to get nervous , my mother knows me well and she realized when I loose my patience.

My mother ordered me to sit down on the dining chair and calm down. I obeyed her immediately. 

'' Going out in the woods at night,is not safe, especially if your a girl and alone. I panicked because that man could have done something to you, and I don't want that to happen. Man that are out at night in the woods arent' priests,stay away from there.''

She told me everything I already knew ! She said nothing new. I wanted to know the truth, she was hiding something I could tell. It's not true she was scared because of that,there's something behind all of this! 

I kissed her goodnight and went back upstairs, acted all neutral as if I believed her. I'm not a fool, I know this world is changing,yet I don't know how it is changing. 

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In the morning,I went downstairs for breakfast. I had some french toast and tea. I was sitting on the coach,day dreaming. My father came in the kitchen after me, he had some ''good'' news for me.

''Mr Le Torneau and his family are coming over tonight for dinner'' my father smiled '' Make sure you be ready,to meet your future husband'' he continued.

My heart was racing,I didn't want to meet Alexander's family'! I wanted to say something to him but when I looked at my mother I kept it for my self. I knew how much important the family bond is to my mother, I didn't want to see her sad. I tried to accept the fact that I have no way out of this, I have to marry him no matter what. The day was passing really slow,as if someone was holding the clock hands. My room is my only best friend at the moment, I am spending much time in it, reading books and thinking. The sun was setting in,I realized it was almost time for them to arrive. I picked up a dress, prepared some necessary stuff and went to have a warm bath. During my bath time I sat there thinking about Alexander, wondering if I will ever love him. I was lost in my thoughts and didn't realize I spent almost thirty minutes in the bath tub staring. When I did realize I got up , dressed and made my hair for the occasion. 

I went downstairs waiting for them with my family. My mother and father were already there, sitting on the couch waiting for their knock. I was excited , even though I knew I was not going to like him. I wanted to show my father a good impression of me. I wanted him to believe in me,once again. Time passed, and finally they knocked on the door. My mother went to open up the door , all excited to meet family Le Torneau. 

Mrs Le Torneau entered first with a big smile on her face, after her husband and Alexander got in together. Alexander looked nervous,at least I wasn't alone with this feeling. They brought a bottle of wine,the finest quality of wine in the area', ''show-off!''