chapter 3 mother knows best!
Jean finnally reached his home and walked in to see his mom kniting as always trying to keep herself busy in such a big house all day. she finnaly looked up from her kniting and greeted him with a smile.
"Bon'jour darling and how was the meeting with your father and brother?
Jean thought of the meeting and decided to keep Natasha's pregnancy a secret. he thougt it would be best after all his brother would tell her later on tonight at dinner no doubt. he finnaly answerd his mothers question.
"It was pleasent ma'ma Franchesko is still trying to embaress me every chance he gets! "and father is just father working hard for his country and his family. He sat down in a chair next to his mother who smiled and said.
"Oh darling you know the only reason your brother does those things is because he loves you and he cares. Her mood changed from happy to worried at the mention of Pierre's work habits. she put down her kniting and resumed the conversation.
"But i am worried about your father he has been working alot lately especially with the possibilaty of war with the colinies and britain. she suddenly burst into tears and sobbed. "sometimes i think one day all this work is going to do him in!
Jean was shocked to say the least! His mother rarely got sad let alone cry but he himself had to admit he noticed his fathers workload increase every day and was late to dinner at least twice a week and then once didnt come home untill midnight. He walked over to his mother and hugged her to calm her down.
"Please don't cry ma'ma i promise me and franchesco will keep an eye on him and make sure he works a little less. "I must say it will not be easy though the army is all father knows but i will do my best for your sake. He kissed his mother and sat back down. His mother smiled at his promise then got up to leave the room.
"Excuse me JEan i have to go see to dinner so you can go upstairs and rest a little you must be so exausted! She walked out of the room and into the kitchen to see to the servants.
Jean got up and walked upstairs to his room and didnt bother changing. He laid on the bed and soon was dreaming about a certain golden haired bright eyed angel. it had been hours when a knock came at his door. Pulled out of his dream and permitted entry it was renee one of the servants she bowed and told him dinner was ready. Jean excused her and went down wher he was greeted by his mother,father,brother and wife and kids. He smiled and greeted them all. his father was first to tease him.
"My goodness Jean we thought you would never wake up!He laghed and continued eating his dinner.Jean sat down next to his brother who continued the conversation as if Jean wasnt even there.
"Yes most likely dreaming about that girl he met outside of the recruitment office today!
Jean froze and glared at his brother. His mother on the other hand seemed to be excited about the prospect of Jean finnaly meeting someone and asked Jean if it was true. He cleared his thoat and answerd.
"Yes ma'ma i met a young woman on my way to see father this morning. we talked and thats all. He took a swig of shampaign and waited for the backlash from his mother who only looked at him let him have it!
"oh Jean! "sometimes i swear you are impossible when it comes to settleing down. she pointed to his brother and continued.
"I mean look at your brother. "he's married with two children and he's just told us Natasha's about to have another while
you on the other hand still have yet to find a wife! "jean you might want to start looking i mean your not... but Jean
cut her off and knew what she was about to say and repeated it.
"you not going to be 23 forever yes mother i know! "you only say it a thousand times a day. He paused then resumed the conversation. "I told you mother i want to concentrate on my millatary career first then i would settle down!
Jean looked at his mother and prepared for Hell. And it came!
"I swear jean your just like your father stubborn as a horse and wanting to do nothing but work and neglect his family responsibilities! "Why can't you be like Franchesko and just... But before she could finish her sentance she was cut off by Pierre who decided he had heard enough!
"now veronica please! "Jean is a grown man and can make his own decisions and if he wants to wait let him wait!He took a sip of his glass before continueing. "And as i recall darling we didnt get married untill i was 25 and you 22! His wife glared and commented on his statement!
"Well excuse'em wa "darling" but the only reason we waited was because it took you nearly 3 years to even get up the nerve to ask me! "You were sweating so much my mom asked if you needed a bucket! She sat back in her seat and was quiet.
The rest of the meal was observed in silence as well as dessert. Finnally the meal ended and franchesko and natash turned to Jean. franchesko seemed uneasy at first but was pushed by Natasha and decided to speak.
"Jean im sorry about tonight and me and Natasha think you should stay at our place next door just untill mother cools down.
He looked at his brother pleading in his eyes at this Jean decided to give in and except their invatation. Franchesko looked
happy and told him he would have the guest bedroom ready in a few minuets.He hugged Jean tihgtly.
"Oh Jean this is going to be wonderful! "Just like when we were kids and we can catch up and talk about the old days! He walked with natasha and the kids and told Jean he would see him in a few minuets then left.
Jean sighed and went up to his room to get a few things for the night. He walked down the stairs ready to leave when he heard his parents talking in the sitting room. Being curious he listened in on the conversation and was not surprised it was about him! Suddenly his mothers voice was heard.
"What are we going to do pierre! "its like he's determined to die alone! "You know i only have his best interests at heart!
He heard his father interject into the conversation and was thankful for what he had to say.
"Now cheri we have to give Jean his space and when he is ready he will make the right decision. "untill then im sure he knows what he is doing and i have faith as you should to.
"But pierre how can you be so calm? "I do have faith he will make the right decision but i want him to be happy!
"I want him to be happy too sweatheart but if he isnt ready then we must not to force it on him! "Do not worry cheri im sure when he least expects it love will strike him and he will see the joys of marriage and its gifts.
After his fathers last statement Jean decided to leave and ponder what his parents were talking about. Making sure he was real quiet he slowly opened the front door and walked out closing it behind him.
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well thats chapter three just as i promised!
Jean looks at story and is horrified to say the least.
jean: you made my mother mean! my mother wasnt that mean. i mean she was pushy but not impossible.
angel:well she is in my story so deal with it or no brownies for you tonight understand!
Jean: no no! not the brownies pleas ill behave!
angel:thats more like it anyway i hope you enjoyed this chapter so review and let me know what you think. He jean how about we go and see whats on tv i let you help me with the new story!
Jean: (looking happy) of course and can we play truth or dare later! please?
angel: alright ill think about it. so untill then bye and much love!