Free Web NovelChapter 176: Will Meena Accept Her?
Meena was waiting for them as both of them entered in all their poise. The dinner had been served and she had sent all the servants home so they would have privacy. She always did it when her son was visiting.
Zyair had his hand on the small of Skyla’s back as he guided her in.
"Hello! Mom," he greeted her with respect and a comfortable smile as usual.
"Hello! Mrs Kincaid," Skyla extended her greetings as well.
Meena warmly smiled and moved forward to hug Skyla.
"It’s good to have you both here, come come. We will talk over dinner." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"Thank you for inviting us," Skyla graciously added. All of them moved towards the dining hall.
Zyair pulled the chair back for Skyla like a true gentleman he was and helped her get settled on it. She thanked him with her shy smile.
Once they were all sitting down. Meena faced Skyla and addressed her.
"How are you holding up dear?"
"Like a caged bird who had been freed," she answered without any reluctance and Zyair couldn’t help but gush at her answer.
"That’s very understandable. I have been watching the news and reading the paper. The opinions are very divided. But Zyair’s popularity has risen while Doran’s has plummeted according to the new data." Meena removed the cloche from the braised chicken, letting the tantalising smell waft all around them so they could start eating.
"He got what he deserved Mom. I don’t care about popularity all I wish is they would lock him up for good. That man is not stable in the head and tomorrow I am taking over his company. Merging it with mine," Zyair informed his mom while piling up Skyla’s plate with food.
"I know, my son. I just feel for Amsilia. She cries every time I meet her. The guilt is consuming her, I can’t even imagine having a son like him." Meena shook her head as she began to eat.
Skyla felt a pang of guilt in her heart and her facial expressions changed. Zyair knew her too well and he tilted his head to the right to observe her.
"Don’t blame yourself for anything, Skyla. None of this is your fault." He took her trembling hand in his and reassuringly squeezed. She affirmed with her head but deep down her heart remained perturbed.
They resumed eating while Zyair changed the depressing topic, he didn’t want the reminder of that man near his woman.
"Mom, I wish to tell you that we are officially together now without any labels on our relationship. We will keep it extremely private and not make it public but as my mother, you had the right to know."
Zyair told her while taking a small bite of the chicken.
Her smile widened at his words but deep down her motherly heart feared for her son. Especially after that shoot-out on his car, she had been grappling with this new development. She liked Skyla but there were troubles attached to her and Meena worried for Zyair.
"I am very happy for both of you. And you will always have my blessings. But be careful, Doran is a dangerous man. I don’t want you getting hurt."
She extended her heartfelt best wishes to them and kept her fears to herself. Her son had finally found someone, he was finally content, and there was a woman he was comfortable with. That’s all Meena needed.
Although she was old school and wanted nothing more than for them to be tied up in matrimonial bonds, she would never push them.
It was their life and they needed a lot of healing to do. Skyla was just getting out of an abusive marriage and Zyair hadn’t let a woman touch him for years.
They would need time and space to get over their past and she could only hope that both of them could heal their past wounds, not only physical but mental and emotional as well.
The conversation then turned light when Skyla thanked Meena for the dress and then Bitu flew in and possessively perched himself on Skyla’s shoulder.
"Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!" He quaked at the top of his voice, throwing his head back.
All three of them laughed so hard at his action.
Skyla spread her hand and he sauntered down her arm on his tiny claws swinging his green body.
"You are too cute yourself, Bitu. Here," she offered him a piece of fruit and he graciously accepted and began to nibble on it.
"Mom has spoiled him rotten," Zyair added, seeing the happy bird, sitting comfortably on Skyla’s hand.
"Well, he is my son’s pet. Why shouldn’t I?" Meena casually shrugged her shoulders and more laughter followed.
After they were done with dinner. Zyair and Skyla cleared the table. Zyair offered to make tea so Meena and Skyla could spend some time alone and get to know each other better.
They settled in the drawing room while Zyair made his way to the kitchen.
"Come, my child." Meena seated her alongside herself.
Skyla nervously placed her hands in her lap. She knew Zyair had accepted her irrespective of everything but it didn’t mean his mother would feel the same. What if she secretly detested her? And wanted someone who was not so broken or had a label of divorce and gold digger on her.
Meena calmly took her hand in hers, sensing Skyla’s agitation.
"Skyla, it would be a lie if I said that my motherly heart is not afraid because of this relationship. Zyair is like my real son and I love him more than anything. But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t accept his choices. You are his choice and I will always accept you with an open heart. He is yours now, just take care of him. He has a heart of gold so protect him like he protects you. All my prayers are with both of you that no harm may ever come."
She patted her hand and Skyla nodded fighting back tears. She had been hoping that once they will be alone, Meena might turn on her. May ask her to leave Zyair or be harsh to her. ƒreewebɳovel.com
But she spoke her truth and gave her blessings.
"Thank you, your acceptance means a lot to me. I will always cherish your son." Skyla faintly smiled.
"I know. There will be storms both of you might have to weather, just like Montague and I did. But he always kept holding my hand no matter what the world threw at us. We faced it head-on because we had each other’s company. This will be very similar in your case too because the world would want to tear you apart. They can’t see a woman happy with a successful man. Either she is a slut or a gold digger for them. So remain steadfast, my child."
Meena bestowed her wisdom and Skyla couldn’t help but hug her with tears finally leaking from her relieved eyes.
Meena hugged her back with a smile. This was going to be the beginning of a very beautiful relationship and who knew, Meena might get a daughter as well along with her son.
