Chapter 218
Jessy’s POV:
“Hi uncle Smith!” I called out when I found the man sat on the table already piling his plate high with food.
“There’s my favorite niece.” He called, standing up from the table to pull me into a hug.
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“I’m the only niece you have Uncle Smith.” I reminded him, accepting the hug that he offered and he let out a loud laughter.
“That’s why you’re my favorite I’ve missed you so much, do you know how difficult it’s been this last week with no one to gossip with? Hi Lila, it’s good to see you again.” Uncle Smith said and I giggled, taking my seat at the table.
It was amazing the kind of energy the man possessed sometimes, he could hold a conversation with everyone at the table and be able to keep up with every single one. How he did it? I could never know, but I loved having him around, he was a burst of fresh air always and I genuinely enjoyed his company.
“How did the rest of your day go baby girl?” My father asked and I nodded my head making sure to swallow before I responded.
“Good, good. I enjoyed it. I assumed you guys played individual games when I left so who won?” I asked and Kevin looked like he was about to go into a detailed excited explanation when mother interrupted him.
“No, no, not at my table. I don’t know who advised you lot that talking while eating was healthy but not at my table okay? Finish up your food first and you all can discuss till midnight for all I care.” She said bringing the table to silence.
The only sound that could be heard was the clanking of cutlery against plate. The rest of the dinner went by in silence and once it was over Lila helped to clear out as much as possible before thanking my parents and excusing herself to leave.
“Don’t forget to talk to them. I’m rooting for you and let me know how it goes.” Lila said as I saw her to the gates, we shared a hug and I waited as she went through before making my way back into the house.
My mother was still sat at the dining table, scrolling through her phone, another habit of hers after dinner. I knew that it meant my father and uncle would be in the home office discussing and I weighed my choices. I knew that my mom was more likely to listen to me and try to understand things from my perspective than my father.
I could already imagine how tonight could go wrong with him refusing to even listen to the rest of whatever I had to say from the moment I mentioned wanting to leave the pack, but I knew that I had to try.
“Hey mom.” I called and she raised her eyes to mine, a warm smile painting her lips as she caught sight of me.
“Hi honey. Is there a problem? What’s that frown for?” My mother called, standing up to pull me into a hug.
I had never gotten any hugs better than my mothers, her scent, the warmth of her arms, the soothing way in which she slowly rubbed my back. I already felt better about the entire situation with that single hug.
“I wanted to talk to you and dad. It’s really important.” I said once I pulled away from the hug.
“Oh come on baby. He’s having a meeting with your uncle but I think it can wait, nothing important, who has a meeting at past eight pm anyway?” She said and I chuckled along with her.
We made our way up the stairs and once we were at the office, my mom pulled open the door without knocking as usual and we both stepped into the space. I watched as my father raised his head from the paper that had been in front of him with a frown on his face but as his eyes fell on my mother they completely softened and his lips turned up into a smile.
12:17 Mon, 17 Feb
