I was ecstatic to meet the woman who had captured my son’s heart when he brought his fiancée home. However, my joy vanished as soon as I saw her face. She was someone I already knew, and I quickly had her imprisoned in my basement.
You will always feel the need to keep your child safe. I’m a fifty-year-old mother who lives with my husband, Nathan, in a peaceful suburban area. Our son, Xavier, is the joy of our lives, and we have been married for more than 25 years.
He is currently 22 and nearly finished with college. Even though he moved out years ago, our family remains close. At least that’s what I believed until Xavier surprised us with a single phone call a few weeks ago.
It was just another Tuesday night. The phone rang as Nathan and I were in the living room, half asleep and half watching TV.
“Mom, Dad, I’ve got some big news!” Booming through the line was Xavier. “I have a new acquaintance. Danielle is her name, and she’s fantastic. After three months of dating, and—” He stopped abruptly. “I proposed, and she said yes!”
For a moment I was unable to speak. There was much to take in. A woman. Three months. Suggested? “Wait, you’re engaged?” I looked at my spouse, who had his jaw almost on the ground, and inquired.
“Yes! Danielle is somewhat bashful, but I wanted to let you know sooner. I persuaded her to meet you guys even though she wasn’t ready to do so yet. Is it possible for us to have supper this weekend?”
“Of course!” I said, but there wasn’t much excitement in my voice because my mind was already racing with concerns.
Throughout his four years in college, Xavier had not mentioned having a girlfriend. No photographs, no date stories, nothing. After just a few months of dating, he was now engaged! That was crazy.
I talked to my hubby after we hung up. “What do we know about her?” As we cleaned up the house for the weekend, I questioned Nathan. “Where is she from? What does she do?”
Nathan grinned at me and said, “Sweethearts, you heard the same things I heard.” “Perhaps he’s simply in love. You understand the immaturity of love.”
My nerves were not calmed by that. The following day, I attempted to contact Xavier to ask additional questions, but his responses were evasive. He smiled when he said, “She’s from around here,” and I could hear it. “She’s amazing, Mom. Simply wait to meet her. You’ll learn all you require.”
After hearing those remarks, I made the decision to put my current concerns aside and concentrate on the future. I had to get ready for this important occasion. Nathan also pointed out to me that our son’s marriage might result in grandchildren!
I therefore went all out on the big day. I prepared a cherry pie, roasted a chicken, and arranged our finest dishes on the table.
Nathan also indulged in some expensive steaks.“This is in case she’s more of a beef person than a chicken person.” “First impressions count, don’t they?”
“Of course, sweets!” I informed him. “Wait, do you think I should make another dessert in case she doesn’t like cherry pie?”
That’s how we spent the entire morning. I didn’t see how that would assist, but Nathan even mowed the grass. However, it made us even more thrilled.
By the time the doorbell rang, we were grinning uncontrollably. Xavier backed off as soon as we opened the door, so we must have looked like two individuals in a scary movie.
“Welcome!” I nearly screamed as I spoke.
With a hesitant smile, Xavier presented us to Danielle, who was standing nervously next to him, her shoulders slumped and a faint smile on her face.
She had large eyes, black hair, and a little frame. She was incredibly lovely, and she looked fantastic next my son. However, it just took me a second to identify her face.
I welcomed them inside with a grin, but I had a very good cause to be anxious.