Chapter 62 Encounter with Elena
"Elena! Oh, it's nice to see you here!" The old woman stated in surprise.
"You still look stunning as ever, Aunt Sofia! Wait-- Bea, is that you?" Elena stated cheerfully.
Elena went surprised in an exaggerated way when she saw her as if she never expected to see her together with the old woman. But in her own point of view, it was more like, despite being aware she was around, it's as if she chose to act and pretended she was surprised. Knowing Elena way back when they were kids, she was very good at pretending so she was quite convinced with her latter thoughts.
"Hey, Glad to see you here! You look stunning as ever!" Elena added then immediately embraced her for a tight hug.
To her surprise, she got stunned at how she greeted her. There was never a chance Elena complimented her physical appearance. As far as she could remember she hate her before and viewed her very ugly way back in their teenage days. Being confused about the way her cousin is treating her now, she still managed to give her a polite smile out of generosity.
"Mind if I join you here?" She then asked.
"Sure!" The old woman answered kindly. Elena then seated herself on the vacant chair and ordered her food.
"So how are you? What keeps you busy? I didn't see you at Thyago's Wedding." The old woman commented.
Her brow automatically raised and anticipated Elena's answer. Well, it was something she was interested to hear from her cousin. She remembered inviting her family. Her parents came and attended her wedding but she never did.
"I'm sorry. I didn't make it Aunt Sofia. I was in Venice doing an important modeling project but I already explained that to Thyago and he understood. Hope Bea, it was okay with you?" Elena then turned to her looking very apologetic.
She was glad she didn't attend. She could have ruined her mood on the wedding day she thought. Honestly, she was the last person she thought will attend the wedding because seeing how hopeful she was the way she looked at Thyago at their High School Reunion Party, it's like she still has feelings for him.
"It's fine, I understand." She replied instead.
"So how's being married to the high and mighty Thyago Williams?" Elena intriguingly asked her as if she felt a tone of sarcasm in her voice.
Now her cousin is opening a conversation with her, very not so typical Elena she knew. What's with the pretensions like they were very close? She didn't even remember having a decent conversation with her and now she was acting as if they were good friends or they were communicating or something? She was really disgusting.
"Very happy and fulfilling. In fact, we're expecting a baby boy. I'm actually three months pregnant now." She wickedly announced.
She never missed the surprise in the expression of Elena. Her face turned dark with eyes darted in anger but that was just for a few moments. Her face immediately changes into an obvious pretense of a happy face with a fake smile on her lips.
Now that's the Elena I knew. A real bitch!!!
"T-That was good news," Elena stated showing that infuriating plastic smile of her again.
"How about you? Any plans of settling down? I heard you were dating the son of Senator Lewis. You two looked good together by the way." She saw that plastered smile suddenly vanished and turned into a serious and vexed look.
She was pertaining to a politician's son who's known to be a womanizer and had divorced a famous Beauty queen and also an award-winning actress. The man was known for his scandalous bad image of womanizing and her cousin Elena was being reported her constant date nowadays after getting divorced from his ex-wife. She then gave Elena a triumphant smile as a response seeing her reaction.
"Do not believe in some bad write-ups Bea, Landon, and I are just friends." She answered glaring at her.
Aww, looks like bitchy Elena is getting pissed off...
They battled glares until their attention got caught by someone who cleared throat. It was her mother-in-law who seemed to notice the tension that started to occur between them.
"I thought you were dating that man too, Elena. Well, it's been on the news and newspaper." Her mother-in-law commented politely. Elena's face then softened and face the old woman with a sweet smile.
"Oh, Aunt Sofia! By the way, I heard the Fontanna hotel in Texas is launching a TV commercial. I wanna offer myself to be reconsidered as one of the models you know." She was pertaining to the new hotel and resort the Williams owned in Texas. It's actually the same project her Firm did the Interior design.
"Oh, I think it's Thyago you should talk about that matter. I don't meddle in business with my husband and son. You know it's not my thing, Elena." The old woman replied as she laughed awkwardly.
"Actually, there's this project I wanted to help. You know the abused children and women institution called HOME? I heard you've been sponsoring that institution too, Aunt Sofia. They actually need a big budget for constructing some training rooms for expansion and also for sustaining their daily operations. I told myself that if I got considered being one of the models in that commercial, I'll donate fifty percent of my fee." Elena proudly explained.
"Oh, that was so nice of you Elena. Well, you were right. I've been sponsoring that institution and you know helping and charity works are my thing. Let's see, alright? Okay, I'll try talking to Thyago about that matter." The old woman stated after thinking about the proposal of Elena.
When was the time Elena got interested in helping in those kinds of institutions?
Her brow automatically furrowed in disbelief when she heard what Elena said. She just tried to focus on giving attention to her food and manage to not talk although she had already lost her appetite the moment Elena joined their table. Honestly, she doesn't want to play pretend with her. It's not her cup of tea and she knew she was not good at it unlike her. She just listened to Elena and her mother-in-law's conversation until Elena finally decided to leave and bade them goodbye.
"You don't like Elena, do you? I noticed the tension between the two of you a while ago." They were in the car along the road when her mother-in-law brought up that conversation.
"I'm sorry, Mama. I couldn't help myself to throw sarcasm at her knowing she once became Thyago's girlfriend. When it comes to Thyago, I tend to be possessive and jealous." She honestly admitted.
She was not sure if it will disappoint her mother in law but that is what she feels and she doesn't wanna lie about it. She just doesn't want to hide things from her mother in law so it's better to tell her what she really feels and be honest about it.
"I understand you. You don't have to explain things to me, child." The old woman answered.
"Elena and I are cousin's but we have a not-so-good past especially with Thyago. I hope Mama, you don't think of me as a wicked and unreasonable person." She joked but deep inside she meant it. She was afraid she'll look bad in the eyes of her in-laws.
"You know what? When I was younger closer to your age after I married Thyago's father, I tend to be a very jealous and possessive wife too. I mean, I married a very charming and good-looking man, and a lot of girls are swooning over him and willing to do anything just to have his attention." She got surprised by what her mother in-law just told her.
"Is that so, Mama? What did you do then?" She excitedly asked. Her interest suddenly awakens by the revelation of the old woman.
"I did what I have to do as a wife. I simply intimidate every possible threat. You have to understand some bitches won't just back off even they knew the man they're up to is already married. So as much as possible, keep an eye on your husband and most especially with those bitches who have plans in ruining your family." The old woman said fiercely.
"I'll definitely will." She answered but she said that more likely on herself.
"Marriage is a kind of amazing ride. Many adventures, fun, misunderstandings, quarrels, happy moments, and of course obstacles that will test your union and companionship but just as long as you love and trust each other, you will remain strong and unbreakable. I want you to keep that in mind, Bea." That advice was marked in her mind.
She never thought another part of this good woman is a strong and fierce personality. Actually she viewed her as generous, tame, and has a huge and sympathetic heart that is full of goodness. She never thought she was smart, cool, and feisty at the same time.
"Thanks, Mama..." She gratefully replied. She'll surely remember that advice.
"But knowing Elena, she had been a good and intelligent kid. I saw her grow up and I knew she'll not degrade herself into ruining a family. Yes, she once became a girlfriend of Thyago and I saw how she haven't gotten over him for a long time but that was passed, Bea. You're now the present and the future of my son and he loves you so much. Spare Elena, rest assured she won't lure Thyago and have plans to destroy your marriage." The old woman added.
You're completely wrong, Mama. You don't know Elena well enough. She was indeed capable of doing that of course! And those rumors and bad write-ups about her? They weren't just rumors, they were true! I knew her capacity and I knew she was a selfish brat who will get what she wants regardless if she can hurt people along the process. She was a real bitch and I know she was not an exception. Who knows she will be my mortal enemy...
"Yes, Mama. I know I acted wrong a while ago." She said instead. She hates to admit it but looks like her mother-in-law was not aware of what Elena could be capable of doing so.
And there's no way in hell she will apologize to her. Who knows she still has an interest in her husband? She just hope she accepted and realized that Thyago is married now she thought.
When they reached home, she was surprised by Thyago because he came home early from the office and said he had been patiently waiting for her. He immediately grabbed and kissed her torridly the moment they reached their room.
"I missed you..." He whispered while panting roughly after a long and passionate kiss.
See how clingy he is? They were just together this morning. She smiled sweetly at him then took the printed image of her ultrasound in her bag. She saw his eyes widen in surprise as his stare traveled from the ultrasound image of the baby to her hazel eyes.
"Is this our baby?" He asked with eyes filled with amazement and too much happiness. She nodded as an answer.
"It's a baby boy, Thyago." She proudly announced.
With that, he suddenly shouted out of blissfulness. He looked so ecstatic and excitement was obviously shown in his hatty face. He then give her a quick kiss and then embraced her tight.
"Our firstborn will be a boy! I'm glad I'll now have someone who can pass my name. He'll be my successor, my heir. I'll raise him a good and intelligent boy." He stated full of aspirations and dreams for their son.
He seemed so happy. She was just glad she made him happy that way. Soon enough they will have their own family. She just can't wait to bear his child. And if they will be blessed, she was expecting to give him more children in the future. Thinking about it made her smile with so much happiness.
He'll make a good father, that's for sure...