17 With You By My Side

‘’Tell me you are not serious? Who the hell, does he think he is? Ordering me to attend the damned council meeting.’’ My outburst was met with my mother’s instant rebuke.

‘’Manners! Young lady and this is not the way to address your soulmate and he didn’t issue an order. He made a request and very politely I might add.’’

‘’Soulmate? He is a fascist. Mother, who thinks the world revolves around him, and believe me his politeness is only for show.’’

Dad said, ‘’Elena, calm down. Your mother is right. He made a request and there is nothing wrong with him wanting to see you.’’

‘’I don’t have any business there this time. The council members are going to discuss offensive strategies, placements, and plans of action. What am I going to contribute? My sarcasm.’’

‘’Elena your attitude is starting to worry me. I don’t expect you to fall head over heels for him but you should at least show some affection for your mate. Why is it that I only detect dislike?’’