Beneath theSurface
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Chapter 3: Beneath the surface
As the woman's eyes locked onto mine, I felt a shiver run down my spine, her piercing green gaze seemed to bore into my soul, as if it was searching for something, I tried to hold her gaze , but my eyes darted away ,betraying my nervousness.
" Valerie ",she repeated, her voice dripping with elegance ," It is a pleasure to finally meet you, I have heard so much about you".
At that moment,I felt a surge of surprise at her words , What had Jake told her about me?, and who was she exactly?. I wondered.
It was as if she read my mind , " I am Jake's mom, " she said , My heart skipped a beat , " Mrs Sanders ?" I couldn't help but spoke out , She nodded slightly smiling.
As I took her outstretched hand, I felt a jolt of electricity run through me,Her handshake was firm, but not crushing, , and her skin was smooth and cool to touch .
" Please , have a seat " she said again, gesturing to the plush sofa behind me" Can I offer you something else to drink , perhaps something stronger?".
I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to say , But as I looked into her eyes , I saw a glimmer of kindness there , and my nervousness began to disappear.
" I am already having Tea, thank you ma, " I said , trying to sound calm.
As she nodded and turned to ring a small bell on the coffee table, I couldn't help but notice the way her silver hair caught the light , shining like a halo around her head. she was a vision of refined elegance, and I felt like a clumsy awkward schoolgirl in comparison.
But as she turned back to me , a warm smile spreading across her face , I felt a sense of reassurance wash over me, Maybe , just maybe , this wasn't going to be as bad as I thought.
" So , Valerie" , she said , as another young lady appeared with a try bearing a steaming teapot, and two delicate china cups , " Tell me , what brings you here today?".
I took a deep breath, trying to avoid the scratch I was getting in my throat as I gather my thoughts, How was I going to tell her about the baby?, And what would she say when she finds out.?
But as I looked into her eyes, I saw something there that gave me pause, A deep kindness, a sense of understanding, And I knew, in that moment that I could trust her.
" I'm here to see Jake " I finally said, but my voice was barely above a whisper, " I have something important to tell him".
Jake's mother nodded, her expression was unreadable, " I see", she said " Well , Jake is indisposed at the moment, But I'm sure he will be happy to see you when he is available".
I felt a surge of disappointment at her words, indisposed? , What did that mean?.
But as I looked into her eyes, I saw something there that made me wonder, Was Jake in trouble? And if so , What kind of trouble?
I leaned forward, my heart pounding in my chest , " is everything okay?" I asked , my voice was trembling this time around.
Jake's mother hesitated, her eyes darting away from mine , And in that moment, I knew that something was very wrong indeed.
As I waited for her response, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest like a beating drum, The silence between us was oppressive, heavy with unspoken words, I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, my eyes fixed on Mrs Sanders , Jake's mother.
" Everything is fine , Valerie", Jake is just tied up ...with some business Matters, at the moment, she said finally, her voice measured and controlled, But her eyes betrayed her, flashing with a hint of concern before she looked away .
I raised an eyebrow, skeptical, Business matters?" I repeated , my voice was laced with doubts.
Jake's mother nodded, a small, tight smile playing on her lips, "Yes , that's right , He is been very busy lately", she paused, her eyes darting around the room before coming back to mine .
I felt a surge of frustration at her evasive answers , What was going on? And why wasn't she telling me the truth?, I leaned forward, my eyes locked on hers .
" Can I see him?" I asked , my voice firm and insistent.
Jake's mother hesitated, her eyes darting away from mine , she fidgeted with her hands , her fingers twisting together in a nervous gesture..
" I'm afraid , that's is not possible right now, " she said finally, her voice was calm , and barely above a whisper.
I felt a surge of anger at her words , my face growing hot with frustration, What was going on? First Jake left school for weeks and now his mother was keeping him away from me?, In frustration I slammed my hands on the armrest making her jump.
But as I looked into her eyes, I saw something there that made me stop , A deep sadness, a sense of regret , her eyes were red- rimmed , as if she had been crying recently.
My anger deflated immediately, and replaced by a sense of concern, What was wrong ?, and why was she so desperate to it from me?.
" Please" I said , my voice softening, " I need to see him",
Jake's mother looked at me, her eyes searching mine , and then , after a moment, she stood up ,
" Wel my dear" she said , her voice barely above a whisper, "I am sorry " he is extremely busy , and can not take visitors from school,
" Or you can drop your message if it is very important, she continued, Her movement was stiff and formal as she walked back to the stairs , asking her body guards to see me to the door , At that moment, I wonder what was going on , that his mother was so desperate to keep from me..
Just after then , I saw a "6ft2 man walked onto me , showing me the way out with his hands, it was just l
ike in the movie , as I saw my life crashing before my very eyes
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