Chapter 11
- It was five minutes before 7 and Gloria heard the sound of a car entering her driveway.
- She was sitting in front of her mirror wearing a champagne color sleeveless gown.
- She has tied her hair in a neat bun and has worn a simple earring with light makeup to complete her look.
- She looked at her son and get up to talk with him.
- She didn’t want to go, but she also knew if she disagreed then her grandmom would have pestered her until she gave up.
- “Daniel, Mom will leave for the party. Is it Ok if you stay with your great-grandpa?” She asked nervously.
- She has never left Daniel alone as they were the only ones back then in Australia.
- Though she knew her grandparents will take care of him she didn’t want to offend her son.
- “Don’t worry, mom. I am OK. You go and have fun.” He said, looking up from his tablet and again returning to watching his cartoon.
- “You shouldn’t look at the screen for so long. Play downstairs.” Gloria said and Daniel shut the device and get off the bed.
- She didn’t know how can her son could be so obedient.
- She could never give her a complete family, yet he has been always a calm and obedient son.
- “Mom, can I watch it again before sleeping? I haven’t finished the movie yet.” Daniel asked before leaving the room.
- She walked toward her son and ruffle his hair.
- “Yes, but sleep on time. You can watch it after dinner.” She said, and Daniel smiled happily.
- “Ok, mom. You should go now. I am going to see what beautiful has made for dinner.” Daniel said and run outside.
- “Careful.” Gloria walked behind him hurriedly, taking her clutch.
- She was afraid he would fall from the stairs and hurt himself.
- But when she came down, she heard him giggle.
- “Uncle John. Up Up.” Jonathan was throwing him up and Daniel was laughing excitedly.
- Jonathan was throwing him up and catching him again making Daniel cry out in joy.
- They have a special bond and Gloria knew her son consider Jonathan part of his family too.
- Jonathan caught him and put him down on the sofa carefully.
- He pulled out some chocolates and hand him.
- “Wow, so many,” Daniel exclaimed and look at her with fear.
- “You can have one after dinner,” Gloria said and Daniel jump up.
- “Thanks, mom.” He said and Gloria smiled.
- “We should leave now. The party is in the outskirts.” Jonathon reminded Gloria, and she nod.
- “Zara, please take care of him. Don’t let grandma tire herself.” Gloria ordered the Nanny and she nod.
- She pecked Daniel on the forehead and walk out with Jonathan.
- It took them around an hour to reach the place where the party was arranged.
- Jonathan got out of his car and open the door for Gloria.
- Before she could get down Jonathan forwarded his hand and Gloria took it hesitantly.
- She was nervous after coming here as she was making a public appearance after so long.
- She has rarely attended these types of parties as David didn’t like to go unless it was necessary.
- But almost everyone in the town knew her as Mrs. Collin, as their marriage was a topic of talk in the business circle.
- But today she was attending here as a divorced woman and she didn’t want to see those judgmental eyes.
- “Don’t worry everything will be fine.” Jonathan placed his hand on her back but Gloria moved away hesitantly and Jonathan removed his hand with disappointment.
- But he didn’t show it to his face.
- He forwarded his arm and Gloria hold him. Though they were looking intimate, there was a distance between them.
- They made their entry and at the door, Mr. Brent was waiting to greet them.
- “Hello Mr. Writes and Mrs…” He hesitate as he didn’t know what to call him.
- They have always known her as Mrs. Collin, but she was here with someone else.
- Their news of Divorce was the topic of gossip five years back but David never opened his mouth, and neither White group made any announcement.
- So it was unsure what happened between them.
- “Hello, Mr. Brent. This is Miss white if you may not know.” Jonathan try to cover up the awkwardness and Mr. Brent joined with a smile.
- Jonathan wanted to make sure no one can bully Gloria because of her past.
- She has suffered a lot and he wanted to be beside her as her friend if not someone special.
- “How could I not know the heiress of the White group? Welcome to our party, Miss White.” Mr. Brent greeted her properly, and she smiled back.
- “I heard your new product launch was a great success. Congratulation.” Gloria said in return.
- She has done her research before coming here.
- Though her life was a mess and she was fighting with her emotional problems, she didn’t want to show outsiders she was easy prey.
- If she want to step inside the business of New York, she must make sure she was not a pushover.
- “Thanks, a lot Miss white. Actually, it was Mr. Writes who helped me a lot with this project. Otherwise, I won’t be able to get these achievements.” Mr. Brent replied politely and Gloria looked at Jonathan.
- “Don’t flatter me. Actually, it was a small favor from one friend to another.” Jonathan dismissed the topic.
- Gloria knows how Jonathan has worked hard to make the Writes group flourish.
- She doesn’t doubt his capabilities and she knew how she has helped many people too because back when David wanted to make his company work Jonathan helped him too.
- “So how we didn’t see you for so long Miss white?” Brent tried to pry politely.
- What happened that year was not clear and if he can find out this news can be beneficial.
- “I was busy with my personal matters. But now I am back in New York and maybe start my new business here.” Gloria broke the news and gestured for Jonathan to walk inside.
- Brent made their way and they walk inside, making everyone turn in their direction.