To Eloise’s surprise, her mother broke into a gentle laugh, wiping away her tears. “No, my dear, I’m not upset at all. I’m overwhelmed with happiness. Kevin sounds like a wonderful young man. I only wish I had known about your relationship earlier to share in your joy. We can’t wait any longer – when can we meet him?” Eloise was flooded with relief at her mother’s response, yet she couldn’t help but wonder if her mom truly grasped the potential difficulty of winning over her father.
Feeling a wave of relief, Eloise exclaimed, “I’m so glad, Mom! I really want you to meet him soon, but I’m worried about how Dad will react.” Her mother responded with a reassuring pat on her arm, “Don’t you worry about your father. Just bring my future son-in-law here! I’m eager to meet Kevin and start planning your wedding!” Eloise exhaled a long-held breath, her mind swirling with the realization that she was going to be a bride.