The next morning was a Saturday, and my mother had gotten up early to prepare for a shopping trip with Mr Walter. They were both planning on purchasing some stuff for their upcoming wedding ceremony. When I hear them talk about it, my heart breaks and I feel bad since there should be nothing that should cause their separation. I could see their love for each other. Derek's plan to inform his father about us being mated made me brood all night. Though I hadn't given him permission, I still felt he shouldn't tell anyone about it. It will break my heart to see our parents break up just because we are mates.
"How do I look?" My mother asked as soon as I came into her room. She was in a black sheath gown and wedge shoes. She held a plush black purse in her hand and gently placed an eyeglass on top of her lovely blonde hair. She was moderately perfumed as usual, and the wedge shoe made her appear taller than she actually was.
"Isabel.." She called, snapping me out of my daydream.
I grinned as I noticed her narrowing her eyes at me, her face painted in perplexity.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing. Mom. Sorry, I got lost. I would say you look really beautiful," I whispered as I approached her, and she placed her arms around me, hugging me warmly. She kissed my forehead, glad to hear my opinions and comments about her attire.
"Thanks Isabel." My mother muttered, caressing my hair along.
I let out a shallow breath when we finally released ourselves from our hug.
She held my cheek, staring into my blueish eyes and with a smile, she muttered, "I'm glad to have you as my daughter. I'll make sure I give you everything you've ever wanted. You've stayed long without a father and I'm definitely sure Mr Walter will give you that fatherly love you you've long experienced,"
My heart raced as my mother expressed her joy in words. I don't want to cut her happiness short by making her end her relationship with Mr Walter. I need to stop Derek from telling his father that we're mates. I can't face the thought of my mother being alone again. It has always been her dream to marry again, and I can't face the thought of her failing to fulfill that dream because I am a mate to her fiance's son.
My mom walked gracefully to the front of the mirror, admiring herself as she studied every inch of her features in her reflection. I watched as she slid her fingers into her blonde wavy hair, trying hard to smoothen it and arrange it nicely. She glanced at her emerald necklace and grinned knowing how beautiful and stunning it was on her.
I smiled as I watched her from a distance, but my grin faded as my thoughts turned to Derek and his plans to halt their marriage preparations.
I left the room immediately and dashed into Derek's room without knocking. When I saw him getting dressed, my eyes slowly expanded and I bit my lip.
I froze at a spot; I didn't mean to invade his privacy.
He flashed me a warm smile, not feeling bothered about my presence.
"I'm sorry. I'm really really sorry. I - i didn't mean to do this," I muttered and closed my eyes when I saw him reaching for his boxers.
Exhaling deeply, I searched for the doorknob with closed eyes. As I was about to open it, I heard footsteps outside and my heart raced knowing full well that it must be one of our parents.
"Urm.. Derek," Mr Walter's voice boomed from outside when he banged on the door. My eyes expanded even further, and I had to remove my hands from my eyes. I turned to see Derek, who was now dressed in denim jeans and a black belt. He wasn't wearing a top, so his naked chest and strong shoulders were exposed to me. My chest heaved, unsure of what to do.
What if Mr Walter comes in and sees me in his son's room? How would he feel when he sees us together? Will Derek reveal to him that we're mates?
Derek saw how troubled I was and he smiled faintly before walking up to me. He caressed my cheek and pulled me into his closet, wanting me to stay there for a while so I wouldn't be seen by his father.
"Derek…" Mr Walter called again when he didn't hear any response.
Derek opened the door and responded, "Dad.. I'm sorry for not responding on time. I - I didn't know you were at the door. Urmm.. Do you need anything?"
"I asked you to get my laptop from the car yesterday night. Where did you keep the car keys?"
"Urh… I guess I kept it on the table. Yeah. I kept it on the table.
"Okay. Your mother and I are on our way out. We need to get some items at Malibu mall. Have you seen Isabel?"
"Uh... nope. No, I haven't, but I suppose she'd be in her room." Derek said, rubbing his nape and staring at his perplexed father.
"Okay. You guys should have fun while we go out. We promise to be back soon, okay!"
Derek nodded, and as his father was about to close the door, he stopped him, and my heart beat as I wondered what he wanted to tell him.
"Dad.. I have something to tell you.."
"What is it?" Mr Walter's deep voice inquired, making me get uneasy.
Will Derek truly reveal the truth to him? How would he feel? My mom. How would she feel as well?
Derek slid his fingers into his hair and he turned to my direction at once. When he saw me shaking my head, he nodded slightly, understanding the message I was trying to pass to him. I didn't want him to reveal the truth to his father.
"I just wanna say that I love you and I'm proud of your decision in marrying Mrs Sabrina."
"That's so sweet Derek. I - I love you too,".
Mr Walter said lastly and I watched as Derek closed the door gently before him.
After our parents went, the home became quiet. Derek approached me as I emerged from the closet. He rubbed my shoulders gently, and I gulped down the lump in my throat, watching his emerald eyes study my features.
"Do not inform my parents that we're mates, Derek. Please don't,"
I finally disclosed to him and he held my chin, his eyes searching my face.
"Why Isabel? Do you want to reject me so they can still be together?"
"No. No. I - I don't want to reject you. I do want us to be together. I want us to accept ourselves as mates but I don't want our parents to end their marriage preparations as well."
"Do you want us to keep it a secret from them?" Derek asked, pulling my cheeks gently, giving me a light feathery touch.
I let out a slow breath before nodding in agreement. I was ready to be his mate. If keeping it as a secret will prevent our parents from splitting up then I'm ready to do it.
"I, Isabel Montes, accept you, Derek Walton, as my mate."
I replied and Derek smiled brightly, his emerald eyes holding mine in their grasp.
He gave me a kiss on the forehead and said, "I, Derek Walton, claim you, Isabel Montes as my mate,"
His hands slid down my waist and grasped my butt. I gasped and he leaned forward to kiss me passionately, sliding his tongue in my mouth at once.
He carried me and took slow steps towards the bed, our lips smacking all the way there. He dropped me on the bed and nibbled my neck, his broad chest coming in contact with my skin. My mate howled happily and I felt the need to get intimate with him.
He grabbed my skirt and removed it completely, exposing my thighs to him. He smirked and pulled off my clothes before claiming my lips in his once again.