Day 13 part 3
Jake went home to find his sweet little red covered in mud as she planted plants in the pond.
"What are you doing?"
She smiles at him as she lifts her hand so he could pull her up. "The pond is almost ready for fish."
"Go get cleaned up." He looked at his muddy hand.
"Ok, What time is it?" She asked.
"Six do you want to go out to eat?" He said.
"Yah, give me twenty to get cleaned up."
He followed her to the bathroom and watched her strip. Then when she climbed into the shower he washed his hands.
He went to the closet and pulled out a pink dress with tulips on it. Then pulled out everything she would need to get dressed.
He then changed into slacks and a polo that was the same color as her dress. He smiled at the thought they would look like a couple.
Soon she came out and seen the cloths on the bed. She cocked her brow but then smiled at the thought of her husband picking out her clothes.
His phone rang, "Hello mother."
"Dear meet me for dinner." She said.
"You can meet me at Sunset Palace. Lillian and I will be eating there."
"Oh, I was hoping to eat with you again alone." She sighed.
"Mother I ate with you last night, I want to eat with my fiancée tonight and you are welcomed to join us. Bring grandfather if you like."
"No, he won't leave that thing he has."
"What thing?"
"That dog, I hate dogs." she growls.
He laughed, "So are you coming?"
"Yes I'll be there." She sighed.
Jake called his grandfather and invited Lady and him but told him not to tell mother he was coming he could not wait to see the look on his mothers face when she seen two dogs at the restaurant.
Jake, Lillian, and Toby arrived first and Jake ordered all the food needed alone with two orders for the dogs.
Pop and Lady came next and Lady and Toby were excited to see each other.
"Lillian how are you feeling dear?" Pop asked.
"Better Pop thank you. When will you bring Lady back over to play. I also want you to see what I have done to the pond."
"I'll cone over tomorrow." He said.
Soon Mrs. Wolf walked in and see her father. Her face froze. "Father, what are you doing here?"
"My grandson invited Lady and I to have dinner."
She looked at the two dogs and frowned.
Lillian watched her mother-in-law closely. She did not trust this woman at all.
They set down and soon the food came. Everyone seemed to have a good time except for Mrs. Wolf.
"Mother is something wrong?" Jake asked.
"No... I was just wondering if I could speak to you in private for just a moment?" She asked.
"Sure lets go out side in the garden to talk. When we get back you and Lillian can talk about the wedding."
"Sure." She gave a half grin.
The two walked out side and over to a bench.
"So what's on your mind?" He asked.
"I was going over some paperwork today because of the divorce and it hit me I do not have a copy of your will."
"My will? Why do you want a copy?"
"You never know when something will happen. A copy should be in the family safe."
"Your right but I really need to update if I'm going to be getting married don't you think."
She closed her eyes to draw strength, "Yes but not until you are married. Please have the lawyer send over your wishes."
He pulls out his phone and made a call.
"Please send a copy of my last will and testament to the family home. Yes that one. Thanks bye."
He turned back to his mother, "You'll have it tomorrow are you happy?"
"Yes, very let's get back inside."
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"Pop, how did my mother-in-law become like she is?" Lillian asked.
Pop took her hand, "Her mother said I spoiled to much. At the time I did not see the monster she was becoming. Then I made sure she could not spoil my grandson but it turned him cold. I am just glad that you put a spark in his life."
"Pop, What is Love?" She asked.
He gave her a puzzled look. "What do you mean dear?"
"Jake says 'I love you' but I have a hard time saying it back."
"Love is something you feel deep inside, it lets you think of the person at the strangest times. Love also inspires you to be the best person you can be for the ones in your life. When you can't come up with a word to say how you feel you say 'I love you.'"
Lillian sat there and thought. She wanted to be the best person for Jake but she is still not sure if she loves him. The only people she ever loved died and left her. As she was thinking Jake and his mother came back.
"Well I be off. See you later Father." She kissed her fathers cheek and left.
"What did she want this time?" Pop asked.
"My last will and testament."
Lillian eyes went wide. "Are you sick?"
He laughed, "No, she just wanted to make sure everything is in order just incase."
Lillian went quiet. She could not wrap her mind in the conversation anymore.
Soon they all left and headed home. She still had said very little and the fear grew inside her.
How could she say she loved him now as soon as she did he would be taken away she just knew it.
Jake didn't notice the fear in her eyes he just thought it had been a long day and took her to bed.
As he pulled her close he whispered, "I love you darling."
He felt her stiffen and he sighed. Would she ever say it back to him?