The next morning I noticed there was alot of activity happening around the house ..and one of the maid told me that Mrs Crown is inviting the family that she wants her son to marry from...
I went to my daily routine...I was getting better everyday and spent more time with Sunshine.
I was surprised when a dress was brought to my room by one of the maids, that I was to wear that for dinner that evening...
I quickly declined and she said she was working according to instructions...that I have to talk to !r Crown about that ...
Since he didn't come to see me, I didn't know where to look for him ...
As the time for dinner draws closer I was very nervous, one of the maid and nurses came and helped me prepare...after that I sat in my room not going out.
I knew dinner had started and the fact that nobody came to look for me made me happy....but that was short lived because there was a knock on my door and an angry looking Mr Crown came in....why are you here ?
I felt it's a family dinner so I decided to eat in my room ...he still stood there waiting for me to stand up..
Look, I don't want to Intrude, your mother especially invited people over I will just be in way ...making everyone uncomfortable.
Who said so...you are my guest and you coming to dinner with me ....by way you look beautiful
I almost fell while picking up my clutches...when I heard him say that...
He caught me, steadied me and picked up my clutches that fell...careful now he said
Thank you I told him ...
He walked with me to the dining room, and as we entered everyone's eyes was on us ....I was so uncomfortable.
He helped me into a sit ...and he sat down. Every one this is Katie Goris our guest ...he introduced me to the Gardners ...and I noticed very quickly that they were snobbish...the parents just nodded at my greetings, the brother winked at me but Mary-Anne looked me up and down....
Oh you are the poor girl who got knocked down and had no where to go she said ....well Eric has always been a very generous person just don't take it for granted and think you can stay here forever..
The beef I was chewing went the wrong way when I heard that comment...I started coughing...
Oh dear , are you such you are fit enough to Join us for dinner ...you look so pale... suddenly...Mary-Anne commented again
Mary-Anne please leave the girl alone ..I am sure all your comments are making her uncomfortable her brother said
I drank some water and calmed myself down ...I took a good look at the Mary-Anne...she was beautiful and tall ..very sophisticated. One thing was clear she didn't like my presence here...
So Katie where are you from mother Gardner asked ....before I could answer
Eric did...she doesn't remember ...
Oh..how convenient she replied ...I hope you did a background check on her before allowing her into your home she asked Eric, there are all sort of desperate woman this days ...
Yes mum...they can even intentional jump in front of someone car to gain access..., I mean someone like Eric ...
Mary-Anne...her father and brother called out at the same time ...
She innocently asked what...I am just stating the obvious...
By this time I had lost my appetite...I just sat there..looking at my plate of food.
Miss Goris please excuse my daughter...her father was apologising on her behalf
But dad...I didn't ....
Mary-Anne can you stop embarrassing my guest Eric said not looking very happy .
I suddenly stood up with my clutches...please excuse me I said knowing it was rude to leave while they were still eating but I don't belong....and I just had to leave.
Mr Crown got up to help me, and I tried to wave him off but he insisted. As he was walking me out ...Mother Gardner said I am sure she is pretending, don't you think so she was asking Mrs Crown
Margaret, Katie really broke her leg..you should have seen her when she was first brought in ....
but why must Eric bring her here Mary-Anne asked ...
Because this is my house and I do whatever I want he answered coming back into the dining room, he was obviously angry.
He doesn't understand why his mother wants him to marry such a spoilt brat, her arrogance has no limits...
Oh Eric darling, I just don't want anyone taking advantage of your generosity...I mean look at her she looks okay to me Mary-Anne said touching his hands ..
Eric withdrawn his hands from hers ....and decided not to say anything...
After Katie left, the conversation around the dining table was awakened, Eric was mostly on his phone, his mother tried all sorts of ways to tell him he was been rude to his guest and he sent a chat to her that she invited them so they were her guest.
After dinner ...they were all in the living room. Eric excused himself to pick a call, after he was through he stood by the balcony enjoying the evening wind and thinking about Katie....
He suddenly felt someone holding him from the back, from the perfume he could tell it was Mary-Anne....he pulled her hands away turning to face her ....
Darling why are you angry with me....is it because of that low class girl on clutches. I can see the way she was looking at you ...she is ..
Mary-Anne can you please stop ....firstly you don't know anything about Katie, secondly as for her looking at me...anyone can look at me you don't own me.
She pouted ...looking hurt...but you know I have feelings for you and I know you have for me ....I mean we will make a great match ..that's why our mothers...
I have feeling for you? I asked her laughing....Anne we grow up together that's all there is to it.
But Eric darling...
Sir sorry to interrupt you one of the maids rushed in but Sunshine has been crying and no one has been able to calm her down ...
I rushed out toward the staircase immediately heading for the nursery...
But Eric darling we are still talking ..but ...but who is Sunshine? Mary-Anne asked suddenly wondering who else she has to fight to win Eric's attention.