Chapter 126: Maternal Hurdle
Derek was at his wit’s end. He was done. The whole thing about apologizing was just... It was now becoming ridiculous.
What had he done in his past life to have his attempt at doing something good, something honourable, be thwarted every step of the way like this? That was all that he could think as he stood in his penthouse bedroom staring at his reflection in the mirror opposite his bed. Downstairs his ’visitor’ moved about and Derek went to sit on the bed.
He had been sure that nothing would stand in his way of seeing Emily this time, but clearly the universe was proving him wrong again. Earlier that morning he had just slipped into his meditative state, slash pseudo-sleep, and was getting himself together, preparing to face the day once more when there had been a ringing sound. His doorbell going off.
Pulling himself out of his trance, he had gone to see who it was, and lo and behold it was his mother.
She had been standing there like it was the most normal thing for her to be at her son’s door at six in the morning, like they were at the manor and had just happened to cross paths, while going about their days.
Not even bothering with niceties, Derek had gotten straight to the point.
"Mother, I have not been away from the manor that long. In fact, you just saw me a few days ago. Do you not think this is overkill?" He had asked, blocking the door with his frame. She had clutched her chest in mock hurt, taking a step back and looking at him with wide eyes.
"What have I done in this world that my son does not even greet me with a simple good morning. Instead telling me that we’ve already seen each other before? I shall never recover from this heartache and pain?" She’d said, swaying dramatically where she stood.
Then in the next moment, she had stopped her awful act and had pushed her way in. She had dropped her bags on the couch and then turned around, inspecting the place. Whether she was looking for signs of a wild lifestyle, of alcohol and drugs, or maybe some scantily dressed women, Derek had not known.