Vivian and the others all turned to the Rose, since they knew expected her to storm out and attack Sean's mother. But to their dismay, she remained seated in silence.
"I think we should put all those sad stories behind us and move forward to the future " Vivian tried to kill the silence.
"I think so too " Harry joined in.
Irene nodded with a half-smile agreeing with her.
"I have been mentally and emotionally exhausted by that woman that I think it's time I worry about me. I want to move forward to the future with him " she turned to Sean who smiled at her.
"And am looking forward to that future with you " he added.
Rose sighed. " Just know I will always be here for you," she said.
Arthur, Sean, and Vivian left for work together while Harry stayed back with Irene and Rose.
"I want to ask you both something?" Rose let out.
Harry and Irene gave her their attention.
"Since I woke up there was something wrong with Arthur's behavior"
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
"It's like there is something he's hiding from me and you all seem to know what it is " her gaze turned from Harry to Irene.
"Rose you should doubting Arthur, he has been doing everything so he could be the perfect man you deserve. I know we both fell in love with men whose past was as dark and evil but they are doing their best to change " Irene let out.
"I know..." Rose said.
"Then if you know then you should trust him, we all have witnessed how he loves you " Harry added.
"And I don't think you should be doubting him now, your both expecting twins together " Irene laughed.
Rose looked down at her huge belly and smiled. Maybe it was her wild imagination playing tricks Arthur was more than perfect that she could not ask for anything more.
Having gone through a lot together she knew he loved her. Vivian who gave her a hard time once was found out to be her sister while Victoria ended up being behind bars again. And her father she wished to never see him again.
Irene's wedding was approaching in one week. The preparations drove everyone up and down especially Irene who wanted everything perfect. Sean and his father helped as his father introduced his family members to her who seemed to love and adore her immediately after they saw her.
"I never expected that evil naughty boy to find such a sweet soul," one of his aunts said.
"He used to act almighty but now he's so smitten by your kind and pretty heart " another added.
They said as they watched Irene and Sean smile at each other from afar. He was talking to his uncle while she was entertaining the other guests.
Calling her over they made her sit amongst them.
"Your so beautiful, almost as beautiful as his friend's wife, " one aunt said.
Confused she looked up with a questioning face. What did she mean by that?.
"Aunt am confused, who exactly are you talking about?" she asked.
They all laughed, "we saw her last time at her wedding. Sean's best friend was getting married" she smiled.
"His best friend's wife is so beautiful just like her name, Rose, " the other said.
Irene smiled realizing they were talking about Arthur and Rose.
"And I just remembered you were there too, you seemed close to Sean even then "
Irene laughed, " Yeah I was, and Rose is my best friend that was why I was partly there at the wedding ".
" That's even better now we know that you will make a good wife. Since Arthur is already enjoying his marriage life " they chatted.
"And don't worry about what happened to you, in the future, you will have other chances to be the best mom ever " the younger aunt held Irene's hand.
She smiled back at her, feeling the warmth in her hand sip into her cold ones. She could feel the love and care they had for her just after meeting her a few times. She was surprised and wondered why then, His mother had failed to accept her.
"Thank you all for your support," she said holding her tears back.
They all laughed as they gathered around her, embracing her in their warm welcoming hugs.
"And remember if his mother bothers you again just call us. Even when it's Sean who has bullied you we will be there by the dot and rescue you "
She cried but with a smile on her face, they were tears of love peace, and mostly a joy to feel that loved by strangers. Or so to speak future in-laws.