“Why does it sound like the same person that started Miss Miller’s issue, is behind this too? Do you all think it is a coincidence that both best friends are having issues at exactly the same time?” Amy asked thoughtfully, and the others paused to consider it.
“Who could be behind it? And why?” One of the men asked.
“Let’s leave that to them to figure out. Your cousin’s friend works for a newspaper?” Amy asked the second lady curiously.
“No. Opal’s magazine,” the lady corrected.
“If I’m not mistaken, that is the most read magazine in the country. Do you think she would be willing to help us cover this? Maybe if I could visit Miss Miller, and convince her so that she and her best friend would clear the air by granting the lady an interview?” Amy asked hopefully.
“I don’t see why not. Lots of media houses would be wanting this opportunity. I doubt that either Miss Miller or Sonia would be willing to do it though,” the second lady said.
“Leave that to me. I will try to convince her,” Amy said confidently as she stood up to leave for Celsie’s house.
“I will come with you. I need to apologize to her,” one of the men said, looking very embarrassed.
“It will be best if you all focus on spreading the proof of her innocence on social media while I try to convince her. You can all apologize to her after we have restored her dignity,” Amy said before walking away.
She knew that what she was going to ask Celsie to do was quite difficult, but that was the only way.. Telling the truth was the only way to expose a lie.
Now that Bryan was left alone in the house after Benne had left to meet with Mr. Wyatt, and both Sonia and Celsie had gone to her apartment to speak with her family, Bryan decided to return his mother’s and Jade’s call.
He dialed his mother’s line first, and almost immediately the call connected as though she had been waiting for it, “Bryan Delgado! Where have you been?” She asked in a scolding tone.
“Is that what is most important to you right now, or you should be glad that I’m okay and didn’t run off somewhere to take my life as I had planned?” Bryan asked dramatically.
“What? You planned to take your life? Because of that girl?” His mother asked in disbelief and Bryan rolled his eyes.
“That girl? Can you tell me why you are referring to your soon-to-be daughter-in-law as that girl?” He asked dryly, knowing that his mother was probably against Sonia now after all that had transpired in the last twenty-four hours. Of course, he had heard from Benne about what their mother had to say about his relationship with Celsie, and he was disappointed that she had been quick to join the bandwagon.
“After all the troubles she and her best friend has caused you and your brother how can you still refer to her as my daughter-in-law?” His mother asked with disapproval, wondering why her children were all being unreasonable.
“I don’t remember complaining to you, and I’m sure Benne didn’t either, so let us be. I just called to let you know that I’m alright and you don’t need to worry about me,” Bryan said as he made to hang up, but she quickly stopped him.
“Wait! Where are you?” His mother asked curiously.
“Why are you so interested in my location? Are you coming to see me?”
“What if I want to see you?” She asked.
“I won’t be able to see you right now, I’m busy and I know that you won’t be of help to me,” Bryan said bluntly.
“What do you mean by that?” She asked in a slightly offended tone.
“Mom, in as much as I love you, and I understand that you want what is best for your children, you should also understand that both Sonia and Celsie are also other people’s children and you shouldn’t be quick to believe the worst about people that are not part of your family,” Bryan said in a chiding tone.
“But it’s all over the internet and…”
“Mom! Do you really believe everything you see on the internet?” Bryan cut in impatiently, trying not to raise his voice at her.
She let out a sigh, “Is that why you don’t want me to see you? Your brother has also been avoiding my call,” she said in a hurt tone.
“I’m sure he has good reasons for avoiding your call. I would avoid your calls too if you speak ill of either Sonia or Celsie. So if you won’t help us, don’t interfere and don’t tell us what to do or not do unless you would like me to get married to Sonia without inviting you,” Bryan threatened.
“All this for a girl that broke up with you after using you to…”
“Mom!” Bryan called in a warning tone, and she sighed.
“Fine. Have you heard from your brother?” She asked, changing the subject.
“He is fine if that’s what you want to know.”
“Ask him to give me a call. Please.” She added, and Bryan sighed.
“I’ve heard you. Just don’t give him a hard time, he has enough on his plate already,” Bryan advised.
“Okay, I won’t. So what about you? What is going on between you and Sonia? Are you saying everything on the internet is a lie? Is it some sort of prank?” She asked curiously.
“Sonia and I are cool. She only wanted to end things because she needed to help Celsie out with her issue, and she didn’t want my career to be affected in any way because of her involvement with Celsie,” Bryan explained.
“Are you sure?” His mother asked doubtfully.
“I’m telling you the truth, Mom. Celsie is being bashed unfairly. And just so you know the family they claim she murdered is Sonia’s family. Do you think Sonia would remain her best friend if everything they said is true?” He asked, and his mother’s brows furrowed.
“Sonia’s family?” She asked in surprise.
“Yes. Someone is picking on Celsie, and we all need to stand beside her now. You don’t expect Benne to end things with her simply to save his company, do you? That is not the way you raised us. Don’t worry about the company or my career. Just trust us to handle it, okay?” Bryan said, and his mother sighed once again, as she started to feel guilty for all she said about Celsie and Sonia without knowing the facts.
“Okay. Let him know that I’m sorry for all I said yesterday and ask him to give me a call,” she said after a moment’s hesitation, and Bryan smiled.
“I knew you would understand. I need to return Jade’s call now. I love you mom, and I will pass your message to Benne. Try not to worry too much, your boys are men now,” Bryan said before hanging up the call.
Evelyn sighed as she dropped the phone on the table in front of her, and turned to look at her husband who was staring at her, “What do you think?”
“Bryan really does sound all mature and grown-up now,” he said with a small smile, “All three of our children are not stupid. If they all say the girl is innocent of the accusations, then you should believe them. Don’t worry too much. We have done a good job of raising them, now let’s watch them do their thing, okay?” He said, and Evelyn let out a sigh as she leaned back in her seat.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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