Clare's POV

After I left my house I had every intention to head over to Eli's place before I had to return to the hellhole. But as I was on my way I decided to take a detour through the park. I sat down on a park bench and started thinking.

I remembered when I was younger before everything had changed; my mom, dad, Darcy and I would come to the park almost every weekend during the summer for a family picnic. I know its kind of corny but it was nice. Mom would make sandwiches and fruit salad and pack them in a brown wicker basket. When we got there we would eat and afterwards me and Darcy would play a game of catch with our dad while mom watched.

Even though it seems lame it was something to look forward to, something that made me think that my life was perfect. But now my life is far from it, everything has changed and it feels as if everything is disarrayed and the only thing holding me down is Eli.

After reminiscing the past and bringing tears to my eyes I decided I would head back home it was getting close to 7. I got up and head towards my house.

Once I reached the retched place I opened the door and was greeted by my mother in the kitchen.

"Oh Clarebear there you are why don't you go upstairs and get ready for dinner ok, they will be here any minute." She was frantically finishing up dinner.

"They?" I thought I was just meeting one person today what the hell?

"Yes his son is coming too no hurry." I ran upstairs got in the shower and got dressed.

When I was ready I went downstairs and helped my mom set the table for dinner and then the doorbell rang.

"great they're here."

"great" I mumbled. My mom opened the door and there stood her new beau.

"Clare this is Glen. Glen this is my daughter Clare."

"Hi Clare nice to meet you." He reached out his hand as if I was supposed to shake it.

I wasn't going to be rude even though he was totally ruining my life.

"you too." Not really.

"And where's your son Glen?" my mom asked.

"He's coming, ah here he is right now. "

"What are you doing here!" I rudely shouted at the pigheaded fuck standing in my doorway.

"Clare Edwards don't be rude!" my mom yelled at me, too bad she didn't know me and Jake already knew each other and a little to well may I add.

"Nice to see you too Clare." He said smugly.

"Seems you two know each other already." Glen said. Wow how smart are you?

"Now can we sit down and please eat dinner?" My mom demanded as she and Glen walked towards the dinning room.

Jake tried to follow but I grab his arm and pulled him back.

"What the fuck are you trying to pull here Martin?" he grinned and looked down at me.

"Why nothing Clare, but I do look forward to being around you more." He wiggled out of my grip and walked towards the table and sat down I followed suit.

It was quiet for the most part, which I was thankful for. Until my mother opened her mouth like always.

"Now kids, we have something to tell you both and we believe it is the best time." My mother began

"Yes" Glen chimed in. "As you know we've been dating for quite some time now." He continued on.

My mother than continued his sentence. "And we care about each other a great deal, well basically what we are trying to say is."

"Ah hell We're getting married." Glen finished. My jaw dropped, while they giggled in cheer.

"You've got to be kidding me!" I screamed. "this Is bullshit I'm out of here."

"Clare Diane Edwards sit down now your attitude has been out of control all night, you have to deal with this whether you like it or not so I suggest you adjust quickly or its going to be a tough road."

"Well looks like it's going to be tough road. " I walked to the front door and slammed it as hard as I could and left.