Chap. 15 A heart to heart with Desiree
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A/N: thanks a lot for the reviews; it means a lot!
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Penelope sat beside Desiree in the garden; she remained silent wondering the younger woman state of mind.
"Penelope, I'm sorry for my behaviour; I wish I could do something to make you believe that I'm sincere and really ashamed."
"I know that you may not be really happy with yourself right now Desiree but I'm also aware that you don't want your brother to be angry with you."
"It's not just that! I realized that your mutual feelings ran deep and I don't want Derek to be unhappy. I realized that you're not the woman I thought you were. You're caring and kind. You had the right to be harsh with me after what I've done and said to you."
Desiree got up and turned her back to Penelope; soon, she Pen saw her shoulder shaking.
"You have to know that besides being my brother Derek also acted as a father figure for me; I was a little jealous to be deprived from his time…"
Penelope got up and paced a soothing hand on des shoulder.
"That's ok Desiree, I don't want our following meeting to be uncomfortable; we could start over if you're okay."
"Oh thank you." Desiree said turning towards her and hugging her tightly.
"Hem Desiree, one step at time." Penelope said with a smile.
"Oh sorry." A blushing Desiree said.
"That's okay. I'll forgive you with time, we have to get to know each other, don't you think? Then you could judge me."
Desiree nodded.
"There's one thing I know, my brother deeply loves you, the way he looks at you makes eme wish to find someone who staring me like that.
Penelope blushed; then they entered the house.
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"So how it went between two of my favourite girls?" Derek asked one arm around Desiree and Pen shoulders.
"Well." Desiree said with a small smile.
"Time will tell." Penelope added which brought a conniving smile on both women.
"Well, kids, how about a lunch?"
"That's a really good idea; I'm starving!" Derek said.
"You're always hungry." Desiree said.
"Hey that's not true." He protested.
"Sorry handsome but she's right." Penelope admitted.
"I don't know if that's such a good idea that you've met my family baby girl?" he sighed.
"I could always leave now." She said with mock hurt.
"never." He said gathering in his arms.
She giggled and kissed his cheek.
"Oh that's so sweet; now let's eat something."