252 Dinner for Three 2 (1/2)

”What are you guys talking about? Both of you look to serious?” Yve asked as she sat down in one of the chairs in the dining table.

”Nothing, Queen. So let's eat?” Vince said and the three eat the dishes on the table.

They engage in casual conversation and began sharing the latest projects in their respective companies. None of them dared to talk about the dangerous incidents that happened few days ago. Each of them complimented the food they ate, especially Yve. She appreciates the fact that Vince customized the dishes according to what she likes. However, the drink got her interest.

”What do you call this drink? This tastes creamy and sweet.” Yve remarked.

”Mom made that drink.” Vince answered.

Maddie explained the drink as well as how to make it. She ended the explanation with a promise.

”Don't worry; I will give you a copy of the recipe.”

”Thanks mom!”

The trio was enjoying their dinner when Vince got a phone call from Edward. Knowing that his cousin called despite of their respective dinner dates, it must be an emergency. So Vince excused himself from the ladies and said,

”I'm sorry ladies but I need to pick up this phone so I will leave the dishes to you.” Vince stood from the table and went to the study room.

”I guess we have no choice, Mom.” Yve said and picked some of the dishes. Maddie also helped and the ladies found each other in the kitchen.

”You shouldn't let Vince work when it's your quality time, especially dinners.” Maddie reprimanded Yve.

”It's just for now, Mom. It must be an emergency. Only Edward has the courage to call him and knowing you and I are here, Vince is definitely needed.” Yve defended her counterpart.

”I see, as long as you're fine with it and it's not always as what you just said.” Maddie calmly answered.

The two ladies finished cleaning up but Vince is still not back. Maddie walks to the living room and looks around the house.

”Dear, will it be okay if I turn the television on?” Maddie asked.

”Sure, Mom! I'll be preparing some tea first then I'll follow you in a bit.” Yve replied.

Maddie chose the show she wanted to watch and true to her words, Yve arrived with two cups of tea.

Yve wants to ask Maddie about the psychological counseling but can't seem to find the right time. At the moment, they are watching a movie about a fashion designer and a musician. It's a love story between the characters and by the looks of it, I can say that Maddie is in reminisce mode.

”Mom, are you okay?” Yve asked as soon as she saw the tears flow down from Maddie's eyes.

”Yes I'm fine, Dear. I just got emotional.”

”I'm just here if you want to talk about it.” Yve offered.

'This might be a good start to talk about the counseling.' Yve thought as she heard her mother-in-low sob.

”Yve, just a few days ago when I was kidnapped, I thought I will see my husband in another life.” Maddie began.

Yve just looked at her and sipped her tea calmly as she listened.

”My thoughts were lost and I was just thinking if someone will ever find me. Will I found alive or just my body.” Maddie's tears continue to flow down from her eyes.

Yve moved closer to Maddie and hugged her.

”Mom, it's okay. Let it all out.”

”To be honest, Yve, I'm afraid. I don't want to go out in public alone.” Maddie confessed.