Her Dangerous Behavior

Chapter 15- Mother of the Damned

Chapter 15

Kat's P.o.v

She slowly rises and paints a false condescending smile onto her aging face."I was just telling Michael we might have to send out a search party seeing as how you lost your way home last nigh.I had to call my son away from the office to let me into your home."I take a deep breath and try to keep my composure.It's not everyday Satan herself graces you with her presence. I match her false kindness and smile back at her."I'm so sorry to have kept you and Michael waiting Vivian.When Michael told me he wouldn't be home for a few days I decided to visit a friend."She arches her brow at me as she's questioning my whereabouts and not her son's."And what do we owe the pleasure of having you visit us Vivian so unexpectedly?"

She carefully crosses her arms as if to not wrinkle her tailored suit."Does a mother need a reason to visit her wonderful son?Can you blame me for stopping by unexpectedly especially when no one seems to know to pick up a phone Katrina."This was gonna be harder than I thought.After twenty minutes of polite glaring and occasionally being ignored as they politely chat on the couch as I make coffee in the kitchen.I'm lost in thought when I feel a familiar hand placed on my shoulder."Maybe you and my mother can have lunch this afternoon,maybe do a little shopping?"

I turn to face him but he looks different in this light somehow.He doesn't look like the same Michael I've always known.The light in his eyes have changed somehow, his smile seems less warm.I can feel his mother's eye's on us.I don't wanna play this game anymore.I place my hand on his face and caress his cheek, and give him a loving smile.I gaze deeply into his eyes and pull him in closely as if to pull him for a kiss never taking my eyes off him."Hey Vivian how would you like to join me and Michael for lunch today?"I see confusion wash over his face as he furrows his brow.His hands grip tighter on my waist." That would be lovely Katrina,it is not often I get to spend time with my son."She rest her hand on strand of pearls and looks please at my suggestion."But you do intend on changing Katrina, I hope you don't plan on leaving the house looking..the way you do?"She looks me up and down and I have to surpress my anger."No of course not,let me just freshen up and then we can go.Why don't you and Michael choose a place while I get changed."

I quickly wash my face and get changed,mustn't keep Vivian waiting.As I comb my hair I begin to remember the first time I met Vivian.A few months after dating Michael brought to his parents house.I didn't realize just how well off his family was.And the look on his mother's face when she opened the door....One look at me and it was written all over her face.She was polite and everything but I could see what she thought.And the questions she asked about my family and my past...I knew what she thought...I quickly snapped back from my train of thought."Katrina shall we make this lunch a dinner instead at the pace you're going we could make it for breakfast tomorrow."I let out a deep sigh and put on my game face.

I make my way downstairs and smile as I see them putting on their jackets."Oh I see you went for a very casual look Katrina.Come Michael let's head towards the car."As we make our way towards the car I get a glimps of him from his front porch and try not to stare or react as those blue waves crash into me.I watch as Vivian's eyes follow David and she arches her brow never saying a word.I'm made to sit in the backseat and watch those ocean eyes as we drive off.She puts classical music on to a dull hum and places her hand on Michael's thigh and looks at him with adoration.And for some reason it makes me cringe.Michael's father died when he was thirteen, so I never met him.He doesn't talk about him much, or what his parents were like together.I look at his mother and I imagine she is very lonely but can't imagine her very being warm to anyone other than Michael.After 20 minutes of silence Vivian interrupts it with something unexpected."Who was that man outside of your house Michael?"I feel uncomfortable at the question."Umm..."She looks over to him."Michael Um is not a word how many times do I have to tell you?" He smiles and apologizes."I honestly don't think I know.Kat honey do you know?"I see him staring at me from the mirror and try to look uninterested in the question."Um I think he's our new neighbor, I saw a truck and some boxes a few weeks ago."She has no reaction other than to say interesting as she just looks out the window.Finally we arrive at a restaurant with a tiffany blue awning that I have never been to before.We sit down and look at our menus in silence.Right before the waiter takes our order Michael excuses himself and says he needs to make a phone call. Of course he does.Vivian glances up from her menu and gives me a bemused smile and puts her menu down."Katrina I hope you don't mind me voicing my concerns between you and Michael.And in this family there are... certain expectations,and I hope there aren't any distractions keeping you from your obligations to this family."Is she saying what I think she's saying?"Katrina marriage is complex and in short there are certain things that I as the head of this family have been waiting for.I understand there may have been some hesitation on your part?"She is saying exactly what I think she's saying. She's gotta be shitting me."Now why don't we have a lovely lunch dear and you simply think about our conversation today hmmm?"I simply force the most polite smile I can and nod.This bitch....Ten minutes later Michael comes back to the table."Sorry about that Mother, I had make a call to the office.So what'd I miss?"

She smiles and slightly tilts her head."Oh nothing darling just a little girl talk.Now let's order shall we."She gives me a nod and looks back at the wine menu.

Hell must be missing her because she is working my last nerve....Where is this waiter I need some gin.