Chap. 14 Talking to the in-law

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While Fran and Penelope where in the kitchen, Derek sat beside Desiree and looked her right in the eyes.

"Now tell me what had gotten into you little sister? Your behaviour makes me believe that maybe you have some mental disease."

"I'm perfectly fine; I've just been stupid. You were so sad and always thinking about her rather than enjoying your time with us!"

"You were jealous?"

"Kind of. I wanted you to be happy but at the same time I thought I was losing you to her."

"Des never…"

"I know but I was angry with her because I thought she didn't deserve you if she didn't see what an amazing man you are."

"I thank you for that but what you've could damaged my relationship with her forever."

"Is it what you want?"

"No! I know that in some way she makes you happy and that she takes good care of you."

"she does and you have to understand why she had kept her past hidden, it was too painful at the time and now she's finally coming to terms with it."

"I understand, I just thought she didn't want you after what happened with Buford. I'm sorry." She said when she saw the hurt in his eyes.

"Penelope is not like that. She's wonderful."

"I believe that but would she be able to forgive me?"

"Give her some time and maybe mom will be able to say a few words about you."

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"So Penelope; I can call you Penelope right? What make you think that you're not good enough for my son?"

"I… I'm sorry; I should go." Penelope said.

"Sit down young lady. Don't you see that my son is so in love with you that he hasn't dated a woman for months?"

"But... I didn't know; I…"

"I know; I… I also know that you have been really distant with him these past months and it hurt him deeply."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to… he's my best friend but I couldn't speak about that part of my past with him. Then I decided to come here and speak to him but the whole mess with Desiree happened."

"Yes, and I'm sorry about it. I think she just got carried on her love for her brother. She was persuaded that you didn't want someone like him as a boyfriend."

"Someone like him?"

"Black or who had been physically hurt by a man."

"What? I'm not like that. I love your son whatever happened to him, his colour…."

"So you're in love with him?"

"Of course." She replied, then she blushed.

"Good. I'm glad young lady because you'll soon be a Morgan, believe me." Fran said handing her a cup of coffee.

"Thanks but I don't think so."

"Why?"

"I can't have children and ant caring mother would want the right woman for her son, someone who can carry his children."

"Oh dear; that's a pity but you see, there so many ways to have children."

"I know but I can't deprive him from having biological children."

"When the time comes you'll discuss it and he can have biological children, you just have to talk about it.'

'Thank you Fran, I appreciate your kindness. I just need time."

"Just don't break his heart please. He's always talking about you…"

"I won't, I love him too much."

"I'm glad to hear it baby girl." Derek said kissing her forehead. She turned toward him and sees Desiree in the doorway.

"We need to talk Desiree." Penelope said staring at her.

Desiree nodded and asked to follow her outside.

"Thank you Fran." Penelope said kissing Derek on the cheek.

Fran smiled and handed a cup of coffee to her son before preparing the lunch.