Chap. 13 Dealing with the Morgan family
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Penelope followed Derek reluctantly inside the house. She couldn't free herself from his tight grasp of her hand.
"Mom?" he called.
Some moments later Desiree arrived from upstairs.
"Where's mom?"
"She went out to buy some food. She will be here in a few."
"Well, let's go in the living room we have to talk." He said looking at Penelope who was looking anywhere but Desiree.
"Derek I 'm so sorry for what I've done… Penelope I'm sorry too if I have known…"
"You wouldn't have behaved the same?" Penelope cut harshly.
"I…"
"You don't have to apologize to keep in your brother's good side you know. I'm used to people judging me; I'm just disappointed that it came from one of Derek's family member. He talked a lot about you and I was really stunned to discover that you were far from being the sister he talked about. I know that you love your brother a lot but you had no right to do that."
"Penelope…" Derek tried.
"Let me finish then I'll come back home and I wish o never have to cross your path again."
"Penelope you're being harsh!"
"No Derek! People always see me as a kind person and I am but I can't always stay the kind person, look where I am now because I am SO KIND!"
She was now crying from anger and stood up to leave. She then met two warm eyes.
"Nice to meet you Penelope." Fran Morgan said with a smile.
"Mrs Morgan." Penelope said blushing wondering if she had heard her outburst.
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When Fran entered the house, she heard the voices coming from the living room. She quietly went to the kitchen to put the bags on the counter and went to the living room.
She stared at the woman her son loved. She sensed her hurt and sadness over Desiree and whoever had hurt her in the past and felt sympathy for her.
When she stood up and turned, she just stared at her and greeted her as if they had met in good circumstances.
She noticed her uneasiness and walked towards her.
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"It's really nice to finally meet my son's baby girl." Fran said holding out her hand.
"It's nice to meet you too. I'm sorry I have a plane to catch."
"No Ms Garcia; I think that you and I need to have a little talk." Fran said smiling.
Penelope looked at Derek who shrugged amused, then at Desiree who was visibly ashamed.
"I don't know if that's such a good idea Mrs Morgan."
"Please call me Fran and yes that's a very good idea believe me. If one day you are to be part of my family you'll have to deal with the entire family, even that little brat over there." Fran said pointing at Desiree.
Penelope chuckled and followed her in the kitchen.