Chapter 8 Chapter 8
Jojo
When we walked to the front door the butler opens the door, in front of the door the limousine was standing, my dad only brings out the limousine for special occasions, clearly this was a bigger occasion than I thought. I didn’t say a word, my heart was still in pieces and all I wanted to do was get this evening out of the way, get back in my bed and cry. That’s really all I wanted to do. The ride there was silent until we almost reach the Devon’s house when my mother started with her list of things I should remember. I need to be on my best behavior and greet everyone like a lady should. I didn’t even think as I blurted out “should I curtsy?” “Really Joelle?” “Sorry mom it just slipped out.” “Well make sure no other rude comments just slips out tonight.” “Yes mom.”
We stopped in front of the Devon’s house, we just stopped when our doors were opened by 2 butlers one on each side, the house was lit up it looked like something out of an 1800 Century movie, picture perfect the only thing missing was the horses and carriages. Luckily, I kept that to myself. My mom and dad walked in front of me where Mr. And Mrs. Devon were standing at the door off course to meet all the guest. As my father took Mr. Devon’s hand he looked around and said “Benjamin it looks like we are late?” “No no we want you to make a grand entrance so with everyone here they can get a look at Benjamin’s fiancé as you enter.” “Oh yes off course what a good idea.” My dad said, but I could see on his face he wasn’t too happy. Mr. and Mrs. Devon greeted my mom and dad and then it was my turn and how I wished I wasn’t here. “Oh, dear look at you, you are so beautiful, I knew we made the right discussion to couple up you and Benjamin Jnr.” Mr. Devon said to Mrs. Devon. “Oh yes can you imagine how beautiful our grandkids are going to look.” She faffed on. “Thank you, Mrs. and Mr. Devon.” I said because what else is there to say. “Oh, we only speaking the truth my dear and we have a surprise for you later.” “Oh” Was all I could get out before Mrs. Devon took me by my arm and led me to the massive dinning room where a hell of a lot of people where gathering, chatting, drinking and eating Hors d’oeuvres as waiters where walking around the dining room, there was even a bar at the back of the dining room.
The first person I was introduced to was the Devon’s attorney off course Mr. Devon was quickly to call him closer “Mr. Roberts please come in meet our future daughter in law.” Mr. Roberts approached us and as soon as he was at arm’s length he took my hand in his and kissed my hand. “So nice to meet you Miss. Wayne.” “Please call me Joelle or Jojo please.” “So informal oh no that won’t do, for now you are Miss. Wayne after the marriage you will be known as Mrs. Devon and no one will call you Joelle or Jojo.” Mr. Roberts looked and Mrs. Devon and then back at me. It looked like he had sympathy in his eyes but maybe I was delusional I mean I was delusional about Morne for the past 5 years why wouldn’t I be now. “Mrs. Wayne welcome to the Devon family.” Mr. Roberts tried again. “Thank you, Mr. Roberts.” “Mr. Roberts is drawing up your prenuptial agreement for the wedding, if you want to get your lawyer ready to go with you.” Did I need a lawyer? I thought to myself I mean I have just as much money as they do, I might even have more but okay “I’ll give him a call tomorrow.” “Wonderful.” Mrs. Devon said. Clearly, I said the right thing, thank God my mother would be so happy with me.
After the lawyer I was pulled from one family member to the other, I would never remember their names but I was introduced to everyone one in the dining room as Miss. Wayne. I hated that every time she said it but I had to go with it tonight, maybe I can speak some sense into Benjamin Jnr and ask him if people can call me on my given name or nick name, I hate being called Miss. Wayne how on earth am I going to feel to be called Mrs. Devon. In my eyes Mrs. Devon is Benjamin’s mother. Every time I walked past a waiter, I wanted to take something to eat but every time I was introduced to someone else so I couldn’t take something. My eyes caught a man standing at the bar with his back to the crowed but it was like I knew that back, but I didn’t know any of the Devon’s family so I must be mistaken.
Eventually Mr. and Mrs. Devon took me to the bar for something to drink. I ordered a gin and tonic and as I said it the guy that was standing there told the bar tender “Make it a pink tonic.” Oh my God it was Morne, what the fuck was he doing here and dressed like this in a suit with a tie and everything. “Oh Miss. Wayne and this is your former boyfriend if I’m correct.” I looked at Mrs. Devon totally confused as to why they would invite him to this. “Oh, let me explain this is Benjamin’s best friend from childhood and he insisted on being here you see Benjamin might be coming tonight.” I could feel my stomach turning and then I could taste the vomit coming up from my stomach. “Excuse me please.” Was all I said as I run to the bathroom and vomited every last thing I had for the past week in the toilet. ‘Morne was Benjamin’s friend then why does he hate him so much? Why did he want my virginity? Why didn’t he want Benjamin to have it?’