In the room, the young couple was discussing and planning for their bright future ahead.
Downstairs, Belinda paced by the window, thinking to herself -
Did Algerone and I manage to leave earlier without them noticing?
She didn't know why, but she hoped her daughter wouldn't find out about the progress in her love life for now. She felt it was her own business and that her current feelings were best kept that way.
Soon, she heard footsteps coming from behind.
Belinda turned around to see Tristan with his arm around Monica's shoulders coming down the stairs. They appeared at the turn of the staircase.
"Mom, we're going over to dad's place. Do you want to come with us?" Monica had a big smile on her face as she extended the invitation.
"I think I'll pass," Belinda smiled awkwardly. "I'm meeting up with my girlfriends soon. They'll be here any minute."
Of course she would decline. They had spent the night together after all, so she probably didn't feel an urgent need to see him. It might even be a little awkward with the kids around.
As Tristan was about to leave with Monica, Belinda couldn't help but grab Monica's arm with a smile. "Um... come with me for a bit. I have something to ask you."
Monica and Tristan exchanged glances. Seeing Belinda's gentle smile, Tristan also had a faint smile. "Go on, I'll wait here. Take your time chatting."
Mothers and daughters had private conversations sometimes. This was normal. Although Tristan would probably find out about their talk soon anyway.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Mrs. Marsh's Revealed Identities novel (Jennifer and Ivan)