“What do you know? You’re just a kid. When will you grow up? This marriage is a farce. There is no love whatsoever, and there will never be.” Claire had flared up and explained.
Listening to her sister’s explanation, it sounded like she never gave him a chance and was too stubborn to see his good qualities. Tabitha felt sorry for Blake for enduring the hardship her mother and sister had put him through.
“Well, if you don’t want him, I guess I will have to take him. I see a lot of potential in Blake, and I believe he will prove both of you wrong and do great things in the future.”
Both mother and sister looked at each other and laughed, not only for what she had said but also for being a naive child.
“Oh, Tabby, what nonsense. I don’t believe that man can ever amount to anything other than being a deliveryman and work the rest of his life doing just that, once trash always trash,” Claire stated.
“I agree. He will always be trash.” Stated her mother to Tabitha.
Just then, the door to the kitchen had been opened, and Blake came out with their meals on a tray.
“Please, dinner is served. Come and get it while it’s hot.”
They all joined at the table and started eating. Tabitha took one mouth full and was overwhelmed by the dish’s flavors that Blake had cooked. For her, it was better than a five-star restaurant.
“Wow, brother, your cooking is amazing. I never had meals this flavorful. Why aren’t you a chef?”
Both sisters and mother looked in his direction and waited for his response. His wife and mother-in-law felt in their heart that they, too, have never eaten meals as exquisite as his, but they would never admit it to him or anyone else.
“A chef, you praise me too much. I know a few culinary dishes, and I would never be able to compete with an actual chef.”
“If I could come home to meals like this every day, I wouldn’t bother going out to eat. I would stay home and enjoy. Sister, you are fortunate to have him.” Tabitha had spoken without slowing down while eating.
“Who’s lucky, humph? Just a dog who knows a few tricks is all.”
Blake ignored his wife’s insult, for he had gotten used to it and remembered back when he was in the Elon family when he was young, he would sneak into the kitchen and watch the head chef prepare the meals. One day he was caught by him, and after begging for a week, the head chef allowed him to learn all of the chef’s secrets on preparing foods. By the time Blake left the family, he had surpassed his master chef. Thinking of this, he realized it was time to go back and greet his grandfather and visit his parent’s graves. So, he decided to let them know he would leave for the weekend.
“Mom, Claire, I won’t be home this weekend, and I will be leaving after dinner is finished and taking care of the chores.”
“What? Where are you going? Who will take care of the house while you are gone?
Julie asked her questions looking at Blake and then at Claire.
“I haven’t seen my grandfather for a while, and it’s been years since I visited my parents’ grave. I will be going into the country.”
Blake had explained to them. The Elon corporations originated in the Capital, but the family home and burial plot resided in the countryside. His grandfather wanted peace and tranquility from everyday business and moved his estate to the country.
“Humph, how do we know this is the truth? For all we know, you’ll meet up with some whore you have on the side. Just remember, if you bring shame to my daughter, you can forget the money and divorce my daughter and get out of my house.”
Blake didn’t respond to her, not caring if they believed him or not. All he wanted to do was let them know he would not be home for the remainder of the time.
“Humph, whatever, do what you like. Mother and I can take care of the house while you’re gone, and it’s not like we’re incapable of doing what you can.”
“Sister, you will not accompany him to visit his grandfather or the grave of your mother and father-in-law?”
“Why should I? This marriage is a farse, I’m not obligated whatsoever, and I’m also part of the company heads. I have to meet with grandfather this weekend also.”
‘If I couldn’t leave to see Steve, why should I go with Blake and visit his family.’
Tabitha stayed quiet for a time and then asked Blake.
“Brother, can I come with you?”
Tabitha saw that her sister was not going with her brother-in-law to represent herself to his family and thought it would shame them as he was married into their family, especially to his deceased parents.
Both sister and mother were shocked by Tabitha’s request. They would never guess that Tabitha would have wanted to travel with her brother-in-law.
“I don’t think it would be wise. I will be traveling to get there later, and you just got back. Don’t you want to stay with your sister and mother?” Blake didn’t think it would be appropriate to bring his sister-in-law to meet his family.
“I also forbid it. Young lady, I don’t know what they taught you at that school, but you have rebelled since you got back. Besides, we three need to see your grandfather tomorrow, and you haven’t yet greeted him.”
“Forbid? Rebel? Mom, this is the twentieth-first century. When is having an opinion and an open mind considered rebelling? Grandfather doesn’t know I’m back, so I’ll see him after the weekend. I’m already packed, and someone from this family has to represent us. What would happen if no one showed up on our behalf? How would that look upon this family? I’m just thinking of your face, being that the both of you have to meet with grandfather and neither of you can go with him.”
“So, what, his family is just country folk, what difference does it make? This country bumkin doesn’t have the prestige as our family, and what if he’s not telling the truth? He may take advantage of you. No, I will not allow it.”
“Mom, brother is not like that, he’s a veteran, and I believe in him. They have a code of honor and morals that can’t be broken.”
“Veteran, and who pray tell told you that? Him? I won’t believe it. He’s lying to you to get close and deceive you.”
“Are you a veteran? Why don’t I know of it?” Claire asked, looking at the man across the table from her.
She had always admired a military man, even dreamed of marrying one with all the ceremony of the sword formation they would walk under that was bestowed upon them.
Hello, fellow readers.I want to sincerely apologize for the delayed updates to the chapters.Blake had informed me that the story had lost initial focus. (Writer’s block)He had suggested that I go into secluded cultivation and figure it out. (Take a break)Claire came later and interrupted my meditations. (Reviewing my past chapters)She was upset that it was taking so long, and I agreed.The update will be coming soon, so please be patient.Again, I’m sincerely sorry for the delay.
The voice then didn’t speak any longer as Yawayer frowned. She didn’t want to personally leave Heaven and deal with the Four Guardians herself, but the actual creator wanted her to go, and she was helpless to follow his commands. It was the same with the God wars and the rebellion in Heaven all those years ago. She regretted her actions, but what was she supposed to do? The creator had a plan involving her pretending to be him and utilizing the Heaven Angels to bring the Power of Faith to this dimension. In the end, she lost her bestie and had all of the women of her race exiled to Hell, a barren dimension, as instructed by the creator. Now, he wanted her to personally go and release the four guardians and cause destruction upon the Mortal realm to bring more Power of Faith to them.Sighing again, she prepared herself and took out a golden-lined jade token. With this token, she could easily descend and not have to pay such a price for her cultivation to degrees. She changed into a mor
“Don’t look at me like that. We are to leave for the Inner World now. Ladies, we will depart first.” Blake Three stated and headed to the Traveling Formation.“What, no kiss goodbye?” Clara asked as she dropped the sound barrier between her, Blake Two, and the rest of the world.“I’ll kiss you if you want.” Blake Two said next to her.“I would never deny a kiss from you,” Clara said, kissing Blake Two thoroughly.Blake Three and Susan Hemingway entered the Traveling Formation, and Blake guided the Formation to take them to the Inner World. To Susan’s surprise, a tunnel of lights arrived, and she looked at it wonderfully.“The Thraveling Formation will bring us to a courtyard of the family I married into. The pressure in the Inner World is greater than in the Small World, and the Spirit Qi is denser. I will create a light barrier around us to help with the sudden pressure and see if you can handle the change in atmosphere.” Blake Three said with concern over Susan’s well-being.“I unde
Blake Two saw the revelation in her eyes as she realized the situation. He had a foreboding feeling and saw it change into a lustful stare.“As I had said, you are married, and my cultivation will cause you harm, so I’m afraid I will have to decline your offer.” Blake Two said, looking at Susan with an apologetic smile.The Goddesses laughed at Blake’s comment, which confused the man.“What’s so funny?” Blake Two asked, confused over their sudden outburst.“It’s not only your cultivation inside of you. Do you realize you may also be the cure for the Vampiere condition?” Clara asked Blake.“Cure? How so?” Blake asked, not knowing where this was leading.Susan Hemingway heard what Clara said and was surprised by her words. There was never a cure for her race’s condition. They only had to bear the thirst and hunger of their condition. Normal treatments had all failed when trying to revert back to humans. Many wanted to, but most wanted to continue having the power that the condition brou
Blake was speechless hearing this from Susan Hemingway. Was she not already married to Reginald? She was also of the vampire race, and his cultivation could harm her condition.“I. I don’t think that would be a wise decision. I’m….” Blake began.“All too willing to become yours.” Came a voice that Blake never would have believed saying such a thing.Claire walked to the couple and smiled at Susan Hemingway.“Who is this enchanting woman, Blake?” Claire asked, looking at Susan.“This is MRS. Hemingway of the Hemingway family.” Blake introduced Claire to Susan and emphasized MRS.“Ah, so you are a….” Claire hesitated in her speech.“Vampire, yes, we feed on blood,” Susan said, seeing the startled woman.“Understood,” Claire said and smiled kindly.“Always the gigolo, are we not?” a voice came from behind Claire.Blake looked, and to his surprise, an elderly woman coming from behind her. His surprise was warranted since he had never allowed such a person to enter the Small World. Blake l
“Sorry, but it seemed important. Is everyone okay?” Blake asked, looking at the area where Tabitha had come to call upon him.“Yes, they are in the living room waiting for my return,” Tabitha replied.“Okay, I will take it from here. Don’t worry.” Blake said, hugging her to comfort her fears.“Thank you for coming,” Tabitha said and held onto Blake for a while as her motions became calmer.Blake then let her go, and they proceeded to the living room, where the couple were waiting for Tabitha’s return.They were surprised when they saw Blake’s arrival, as they assumed he was away on business.“You arrived,” Susan Hemingway said with surprise.“Yes, with Tabitha saying that your family was here, I came quickly. What seems to be the trouble? I will help as much as I can.” Blake said he had a good impression of this family and didn’t want more trouble in the future because of their race.“This is the situation. My family is on the brink of extinction.” Reginald quickly stated.“How is tha