Chapter 6 Eavesdropping

Mary stood there, speechless, for what seemed like the longest time. Eventually, she spoke, but it was ever so softly. "Wilson," she said, "I can't accept this proposal right now."
"Why not? I love you and I know you love Billy and I. Why can't you marry me?"
Mary sighed. "Wilson, I'm just trying to get my life in order again. I have a son, I'm divorced, I'm trying to finish college early, I'm trying to improve myself, and I really feel like I'm going to screw things up again if I accept your proposal. Wilson, I just want to take things slow, all right? I love you, and I want to marry you, but not until I feel the time is right." Wilson stood up again. "Well, I guess dating again is better than nothing," he replied. "I just think you'd be a great wife and a great mother."
Mary smiled. "Thank you, but I haven't been such a wonderful mother to my own son." Wilson nodded. "I guess I'd better go then."
"Okay. Call me?"
"Absolutely." Wilson kissed her. "I'm so glad you're back in my in my life, Mare. I've really missed you." Mary smiled, but a pit formed in her stomach, as if something was not quite right with his last statement. She knew his love for her was real; but what happened between Wilson and Corey?

"Thanks. I guess I'll see you later." Wilson left, and Mary returned to the kitchen, to overhear what her parents said:

Eric: "Mary has made many mistakes. Can we still trust her?"

Annie: "Of course we can Eric! She's our daughter! Besides, she seems to be doing well. She pays her bills, she moved back home where she belongs, and she's going to college. What more we could ask for?"

Eric: "She's divorced, with a three month old son."

Annie: "She divorced Carlos because she is no longer in love with him! It was wise of her, Eric. It could have ruined her marriage, her son could have grown up with parents whom hated each other. At least Mary ended it before that. They are still on good terms, and will make decisions regarding their son together. The son won't have to live in hatred. Mary was very responsible."

Eric: "She never should've married him if she wasn't in love with him!"

Annie: "Maybe she loved him when she married him. You don't know."

Eric: "Well, she wasn't responsible by my standards. And now she's getting married to Wilson! She'll never settle down, Annie. She'll go from relationship to the next."

Annie: "Eric, we must trust her! She is able to take care of her self."

Eric: "I just feel like she's making a big mistake."

Mary turned away from the door, startled to find Ruthie right behind her. "You're getting married to Wilson? When?" she asked.
"I'm not getting married, Ruthie. At least, not yet."
"That's good," Ruthie smiled. "It's good to have you home."
"Thanks, Ruthie. It's nice to be home." Ruthie walked away, and Mary was ready to face her parents. "Mom, Dad, I need to talk to you."
"Mary!" Annie gasped.
"I overheard the conversation. I'm telling you, I'm only dating Wilson. He proposed, but I told him I just wanted to date him for now, while I try to get my life together again."
Eric smiled. "You're growing up, Mary. You're taking another step to the future."

I'm finished with this story, but there WILL be a sequel! (I know, the story was only sic chapters! Hopefully, the sequel will be longer).

Coming in the sequel: What's up with Mary and Wilson and the dating process? Will Mary ever get her life back in order? What's the deal with Corey and Wilson? I want at least three reviews before the sequel! Thanks for those who reviewed!