Let's go home. Cont... Pt5

Let's go home. Cont...Pt4
“O-Oh, wow, I don’t…Thank you Uncle Delvoy.” 

“Well, that’s what family does right? And make no mistake Resena, you are until the day you get married OUR family.” 

“Okay?” 

“Now, while I appreciate Spencer courting you during your engagement, I want to remind you that everything you do reflects on the reputation of this family. I mean, no one even knows what your true last name is, so everything you do, reflects the Lansters.” 

Now Resena was extremely confused. Exactly what was her uncle getting at? What reflections was he referring to too? Did he think she would do something that would bring shame to the Lanster name? 

“I don’t understand… I would never do anything to embarrass the family.” 

“Good! That’s what I like to hear! You see Resena…” 

Suddenly, Delvoy moved in closer to Resena, she took two steps back, she wasn’t sure why, but she immediately became uncomfortable as he moved closer to her. 

“Your fiancé is under the impression that you would like to move out Friday. Now I’m not sure where that confusion came from, but I’m sure as a woman with integrity, you would never make that type of decision, especially without first discussing it with your guardian. Which is me.” 

Resena’s eyes grew wide! Had Julius already informed Delvoy of his plans to move her this Friday, and if so, why had Delvoy cared? For years, all he would ever say was how much he could not wait for her to be gone. This was surely the most effective way. Regardless, Resena would have to set the record straight, as she had in fact agreed to move in. 

“Um, Mr.-Uncle, I have agreed to move in with Julius this Friday. He’s assured me, however, that I will have my own suite. I can assure you; we will still be as honorable as possible.” 

Delvoy began to panic! He knew it! Spencer must’ve informed her of his plans! That’s why she had been in his car for so long!! Dammit! Delvoy began to think quickly, how could he convince her to stay in the home? 

“But why! Look if it’s your aunt and cousin you’re worried about, I assure you they have been dealt with! I don’t think you should move out before your eighteenth birthday!” 

Resena stood confused, “why was this such a big deal to him?” Hoping reason would help, Resena continued to explain things further to Delvoy. Maybe if he’d understood this was what both she and Julius wanted, he would not oppose the idea. 

“No, it’s not that. I…we are just ready to begin living together, my birthday is in two in half weeks.” 

“Exactly! Just two weeks away! So why the sudden move!” 

Maybe it was because she really wanted to move, or maybe the idea of Julius thinking she was brave gave her the courage, whatever the reason, Resena simply could not back down from this decision. She wasn’t sure why her uncle became so adamant about her staying in this house, but it no longer mattered; her decision to move had already been made. Taking a deep breath, Resena began to speak slowly. 

“Uncle, while I appreciate what you’ve done regarding Aunt Larna and Marsell, I’m afraid I will be still moving out this Friday. I truly believe this is for the best.” 

Delvoy’s mind began to race! Part of his plan to save his business was contingent on that money! Enraged, Delvoy began to shout. 

“As the head of this house I forbid it!” Above everything else, Delvoy knew Resena feared him. She could never disobey them in the past and that still had not changed, she was still just as docile…. 

“I’m sorry, but this is no longer up to you. I’m 17 years old, so I can choose where I stay if I have a betrothed, and I choose to live with my fiancé.” 

Delvoy could hardly believe his ears! “Who did she think she was?! How dare she!! So, because she is engaged to Spencer, she thinks she can talk back!” He was now seething. Never had Resena disobeyed him. He wasn’t about to lose control now! 

“Is that so? Well, how about I just end the engagement!”

Although he had no plans of doing so, Delvoy decided to threaten Resena with the possibility of ending her engagement, “Let’s see what response you have to that!” Standing smug, Delvoy thought he had finally had her, just then, Resena walked towards her uncle, the pleasantries over. 

“Mr. Lanster, if you feel you need to call off the engagement to force me to stay here, that’s fine. If you like, I can call Julius now so that we can all discuss this matter as it also pertains to him.” 

Delvoy stood shocked! Who was this girl! This certainly was not the same Resena he’d known for the past nine years! Exactly what had transpired between her and Spencer that gave her such courage!! Delvoy no longer knew what to say, if she called Spencer, surely, he would be upset about his threatening to end the engagement, and it’s no telling what he would do as retaliation. Delvoy was already on the brink of losing so much, he couldn’t afford to lose everything! Suddenly, he decided to take a more guilty approach. Threw a cracked voice, Delvoy began to speak. 

“Resena, I’m not sure what has happened to you, but I don’t understand all this disrespect. For over nine years I have allowed you to be in my home, I’ve fed you, clothed you, and taken care of you. All I asked is that you stay with your family until your birthday. Are we not worth that? The people who raised you?”