Chapter 9 - The Dinner 1

Piper sat on her bed with her phone in her hand. I walked into her room because she was acting a little bit weird.

   Piper! You know you can share with me whatever's bothering you. I said to her.

   Marley' I have always had a crush on Manson but he never notices me, he just sees me as his friend's sister. Last week, I heard rumors that he has a girlfriend and since then I try avoiding his presence so my feelings for him can fade away quickly. Piper said with a sad face.

  Come on Piper! You are one of the most beautiful and smartest girl I've met. Manson will definitely notice you, No one can withstand this beauty of yours Piper". You know what I think Piper? 

  I think he actually has feelings for you too but maybe he's just scared of saying it because of the relationship he has with Logan. I said, trying to cheer her up.

  She gave me a hug' you are the best Marley! She said to me.

 I left her room and went to I and Logan's room.  Logan was already on the bed, his arm was on his forehead and his eyes were closed.

   I went to the bed and sat. 

Logan… I tapped him to wake him up. 

  Can't I have peace in my house Marley! He said calmly still with his eyes closed.

  I'm sorry for disturbing but I just want to ask you about something important', I said.

   What? He asked.

Ermm.. Does Manson have a girlfriend? I asked.

  His eyes slid open at my question.Why do you want to know if he is in a relationship munchkin! Do you like him? Logan asked with his right hand on the bed holding his face.

   Of course not! I just wanted to know! I replied.

  Go to bed Marley! He said and went back to sleep

The next morning;

   Logan and his friends left the mansion after we had breakfast.

  Piper and I were at the garden having a girly conversation when Stephen walked in; Miss, Mr Logan said that you will be going for a massage today and after that' makeup artists and hair stylists will be waiting for you. The butler said with his head low.

  Stephen! Prepare the car, we will be going to have the massage now. Piper said to him.

  Come on Marley! Let's go get prepared for the family dinner . She said and I followed her behind.

  We had our massage and got back to the mansion.

   The maids led Piper and I to a room in the mansion. Ma'am' this is your glam room! The maid said bowing her head and left the room.

   Oh my goodness Marley! Logan made a glam room for you'. Piper said.

  It's just a contract marriage Marley! I said in my head! 

   The room had shoes, handbags and purses for different occasions. 

  The stylists came into the room; Good day Madam, I will be your makeup stylist and he will be your hair stylist for today. She said pointing at a man beside her.

   There were three dresses for me to try out, I got my hair done and my makeup was a light one.

  I wore a red dress that brought out my curves.

 Piper said she had to attend to something so she left promising me that she will not miss the dinner !, Stephen told me that I will be going with Logan.

  I walked out of the room. Logan was waiting beside his Limo. I walked to the car, Logan gently opened the car door for me. Thank you! I said to him and got into the car.

   Logan got into the car and gave me an engagement ring to wear on my finger, You look so beautiful munchkin! He said and I blushed at his words.

    The chauffeur zoomed off, it was a quiet ride.                                                                 

  Logan decided to break the silence. Marley, you know it's a family dinner and this time, my extended family will be present. Now! I don't want you speaking to any of them except from Mum, grandpa and Mrs Rita.

   But why? I asked him.

 Just do as I said, He told me not glancing at me.

  We got to Old Wills mansion. The bodyguards came rushing to open the car door for us. Logan held my hand and we both walked into the mansion.

    Logan and I walked into the room and all eyes were on us.

  Mum walked towards our direction.

Marley! She touched my hair and gave me a hug. You look so beautiful' my dear. Mother said. Thank you! I replied.

  And you must be Marley! A woman said walking closer to me" I'm Jenny, Logan's aunt, she said stretching out her hands for a handshake. 

Logan held my waist and walked past her"He led me to the table. I drifted my head to look at Jenny. She still stood there with a furious face. 

    Welcome Marley" Old Wills said to me. Thank you! I replied. He was seated at the head of the table.

   And who are you? An old lady asked me". 

She is Marley, my fiancée and we will be getting married in 3 days Grandma! Logan said.

  I looked around to check for Piper. But instead of Piper, I saw Dad walk in with a woman by his side and a girl of my age.              I assumed the woman by his side was his mistress, the woman he left mum and I for and the girl behind was his daughter.

   They greeted everyone before taking a seat.

I arrived here before you so it means your late! Logan told father in a hard tone. 

  Logan" I'm so sorry, the traffic was bad. Dad said with his voice shaking a little bit which made me wanting to chuckle.

   Let's eat then! Old Wills said to everyone.

A young beautiful lady walked into the room swaying her hips, she walked to Grandma and Mrs Jenny and gave them a hug.

  Anna my dear! You look so beautiful as always. Grandma said too her and she took her seat.

 I thought of who she is to the Wills" maybe she's Logan's cousin! I said in my head.

Anna! What are you doing here? This dinner is just for the family. Mother said.

Mother! Grandma invited me so I decided to come. Anna said.

Vesper! Anna is a family or have you forgotten how she loved and took care of your son. Grandma replied to mother.

Love and took care! I thought of what grandma said in my head. Who is she to Logan? I thought to myself.

I turned to look at Logan still eating his food like nothing was going on.

I knew Piper is the only person that will tell me who Anna is.