" His mother "

Irene took a shower and got ready for work. She drove to her workplace and slowly got ready to work.

Sean later called to check on her but was relieved to hear her laugh. They chatted but she had to hang up when the customers increased.

She was always happy when it happened since it showed off her great skills.

Gazing outside the window after helping all the customers she wondered how she got involved with Sean. If it wasn't for Rose to meet and fall for Arthur, then both of them would not have met. Sean at first glance looked like a bad and mean guy but she later found him charming and caring.

They had gotten close after him saving her from the thugs that chased her, carrying her and taking care of her when she sleepwalked which he still did even now at home. Whenever she had a stressful day he knew she would sleepwalk so he made sure to hold her tight before he fell asleep. This prevented her from moving or woke him up when she tried to move.

She foolishly smiled at their moments together, he was a sweet guy but his background scared her. Arthur had caused a lot of trouble for both Rose and him which made her worry about hers.

He was famous among the ladies, but he was smart to let them go before they become clingy.

Marie Claire was one of them, a lot had approached her but she didn't tell Sean about any of it.

Most were whores and sluts that he had slept with and cast away. They felt jealous of how good he treated her. But being a strong person who had had her own hard background she was able to push them away.

He was always worried about her, thinking about his past batting her without him knowing, but she hid it so well that he thought otherwise.

They were living a perfect life, with him loving her so much it scared her.

Another customer came in and asked for her.

"I want to talk to Miss Irene," she said.

Irene who was still in a daze was brought back by her assistant call.

She walked to the customer with a smile.

"How may I help you? " she asked.

"Could you please leave my son alone?" the lady said.

Irene was dumbfounded by the information of Sean's mother.

She was dressed so elegantly in a white suit with her hair tied back. Her skin was so white with beautiful lips. She was so beautiful just like her son.

"I think we should sit down and have a chat Mrs.West " Irene suggested.

Sean's mother sneered and looked at her with murderous eyes she said " I will be frank with you, I don't like you and I don't think I will ever so please leave my son while am still playing nice "

She stormed out after saying her part and left, bumping into Rose in the doorway.

Rose came in confused at what had happened.

"I think I saw her at my wedding, isn't she..." Rose didn't finish her sentence.

"Yeah she is, and it seems she never liked me," Irene said.

Rose saw her friend try to hold back her tears and hurriedly gave her a hug.

"Shhh, don't cry we will figure something out " she assured.

Irene felt better after she cried. Rose sat by her side waiting patiently for her to calm down.

"Why don't you tell Sean about it "

"Then that will create a rift between mother and son. And she will blame me for it " Irene dried her tears.

"But I think it will be better than her harassing you like this. You need to let her know how worth you are to her son. Sean will help and back you up, I know he loves and adores you. He will let his mom know too "

"Girlfriend not everyone is as lucky as you in getting nice in-laws. Sean's mom has only one son who she raised with love and protection so she would want him to also find a perfect match for him". Irene looked down at her clenched hands " And I know I don't fall in that category "

"I know but if you really love him and he does too then let him help you show his mom how you two get along together and how you both share a beautiful bond with each other". Rose advised.

After Rose explaining to her, Irene felt better. They chatted and laughed forgetting the incidence that had happened.

Irene drove home after work with a still weak and tired body. Knowing Sean still had a week to go before he could return, she dragged her tired body upstairs and took a shower.

She later made dinner and called Sean while she ate.

" I miss you," he said the moment he picked up.

"I miss you too," she said back.

She had made Rose promise not to tell either Arthur or Sean about what had happened until they came back from the trip.

"We are almost done with the project and will soon return "

"I will keep the bed warm until then "

"Have some dinner with warm milk and go to bed early " he instructed her.

He knew warm milk always made get sleep like a baby helping her relax and sleep well.

She smiled at his loving gestures.

"Don't miss too much or you will be stressed which will affect your body and mind "

"Don't worry, just finish the project and fly back home " Irene begged.

"The moment it ends, I will be on the first flight home " he promised.

He wished her a good night and hung up.

Irene moved upstairs and covered herself deep inside the bed " she missed him so much that even hugging his pillow wasn't enough to calm her down.

She was even more worried now that his mother had finally come in the picture between them. Will he listen to his mother or fight for their love. She fell asleep with the thought in her mind.