Chapter 39
Chapter Thirty-Nine
“You’re very calm Olivia, are you feeling ok?” Lilly asked.
“Thanks, I feel calm, I can’t wait to be his wife and I wish time would hurry along a bit,” Olivia answered from behind her baby magazine.
Her head had been buried in the magazine for most of the morning while everyone around her fussed with their hair and makeup and dresses.
Jack and Elijah’s mother, Ruth, was the party’s life and soul keeping them focused on funny stories from Jack and Elijah’s childhood.
Many of the stories they probably hoped the women wouldn’t hear.
“I’m fascinated with this magazine and the horrors of pregnancy. It’s enough to put you off for life. Why would they scare the hell out of pregnant women and tell them all the things that can go wrong?” Olivia voiced over the magazine as she squinted her eyes at Lilly’s dress.
“What is going on with that dress Lilly? Get rid of that shawl,” Olivia ordered.
“I can’t, I’m going to find my parents, I have to tell them about my brother and my mother wouldn’t approve of my cleavage on show, so I’m hiding it.”
“It’s my wedding, if I want boobs on show then that’s what I want, drop the shawl as soon as you’re done with her. You look absolutely ravishing in that dress and I’m sure Elijah would agree.” Olivia went back to her magazine.
The other ladies in the room hummed their approval and Lilly blushed at their collective compliment. She would get used to it one day but at the moment, women being genuinely kind was still a little unsettling.
Lilly said her goodbyes, kissed Olivia’s cheek and promised to be back in time for her bridesmaid duty. Wrapping her shawl closer around her body, she went in search of her parents.
Wandering through the halls of the venue, she took in the surroundings.
There wasn’t a person in sight as she walked down the plush carpeted corridors until she turned the corner.
She was faced with a room packed full of men and women in their finery.
It was a sight to behold, every woman was wearing a hat, and it looked like a scene from Lady’s Day at Ascot.
She scanned the room looking for her mother and spotted Elijah instead, he came immediately towards her with lust in his eyes.
“What are you doing out here, it’s lovely to see you but is everything ok?” Elijah asked.
Elijah kissed her cheek and pulled her tight to his side and they walked side by side out of the noisy room and into a nearby drawing room.
“She is the calmest bride I have ever seen and can’t wait to marry Jack. There is nothing to worry about. I need to talk to my parents about William and I thought I could do it here in public. They would have to keep calm or they will lose face,” Lilly said.
“I’m coming with you this time, I’ll not let you face them alone. I know where they are standing so come on and let’s get this over with. If we’re quick about it, there may be time for an orgasm before the wedding,” Elijah said.
“Elijah, you are so frisky.” Lilly said.
“Count on it all the time. Now that I have found you I’m not going to leave you alone.”
Elijah didn’t give Lilly any time to respond, he took her hand and pulled her along at a fast pace to where her parents were talking. They were alone and in the corner, a perfect spot to talk to them privately but publically.
The nearer she got the tighter she squeezed Elijah’s hand, he squeezed her hand back in solidarity. Lilly was within two feet of her parents and she tried to back away. Elijah tightened his grip on her hand to keep her in place.
“I’m right here sweetheart, I’m not going to let them be nasty, stay strong.” Elijah whispered in her ear.
“Mum, Dad, can we talk?” Lilly asked.
Gale and Dylan stopped their conversation and looked at Elijah rather than Lilly.
They both studied him but didn’t say a word.
They stood and waited for Lilly to start talking.
She was instantly annoyed that they were constantly using their intimidating ways with her.
Having Elijah next to her gave her the strength she needed.
“Is that yes or no?” Lilly asked.
“If you must Lillian, what is it you want to say?” Dylan answered her.
“I’m going to give my statement to the police on Monday about what had happened when I was admitted to the hospital.
William was responsible and wanted you to know first so if you think it may damage your reputation you can have a heads up.
Your precious son, who you adore so much, deals drugs and is responsible for a woman in a coma in the hospital. ” Lilly said her speech in one breath.
“Don’t be ridiculous. Is this your doing Geary, putting these ideas in her head?” Gale asked him. She completely ignored Lilly.
“Talk to your daughter and not with me,” Elijah said.
“Ok, Lilly, tell me why you’re making up these lies about William? Do we need to put you in a rehabilitation place to get you clean?” Gale said.
“This is a waste of time, they’re not listening, let’s go,” Lilly said.
Lilly squeezed his hand in a silent beg for him to say yes and take her away from her hateful parents. Elijah dropped her hand and stepped in front of her so that he was between her and her parents.
“Listen well Gale and Dylan, you seem not to care at all about Lilly. Assume from now on that Lilly is with me and if you want to speak with her, you will need to ensure you have remembered your manners. I will not allow you to be rude to her. Is that understood?” Elijah said and raised his hand to let them know he was not done.
Both of them were about to protest, but he stopped them.
“One word out of the pair of you right now will get you both kicked out of this wedding and I know how much you are desperate to be here. It’s only through the kindness of my mother that you are here at all.
Dad didn’t want you here and you both know why.
Lilly has done her duty and let you know William will more than likely be arrested on Monday.
What you do with that information is up to you. ”
Elijah took Lilly’s hand, led her away from the dumbstruck pair and hurried through the crowd back into the drawing room they were in previously.
Elijah closed the door as soon as they were both over the threshold, pushed her against the door and kissed her hard.
He pulled away from her when he ran out of breath and stepped away.
“I’m sorry Lilly I was so rude to them, but their lack of manners makes me so angry. I promise you I will not let them intimidate you again.” He kissed her again.
Lilly hadn’t said a word and kissed him back.
“Thank you for coming with me. I’m not sure how that would have played out if you had not been at my side. We will have to take a rain check on the orgasm as I need to be back for bridesmaid duty, I’ll see you in an hour at the altar,” Lilly said and winked as she left the room.
If Lilly had to go, then so must he, they needed to be up at the front before the bride got there. He smiled at himself and hurried off to find his brother.