Chapter 69

The night of the party

Jason walked into the gardens where his grandmother was having her party. He didn't even know what she was celebrating, but he knew he had to attend regardless. He wished Eleanor had come with him, but he understood why she didn't. Jason did not understand why his grandmother could not see the amazing woman Eleanor was. He wished one day his grandmother would, and they could finally start getting along.

"Hello, grandma," Jason says, hugging his grandmother

"Hello son, how are you doing?" She says, hugging him back.

"I am good, and you?"

"Good too dear, where is she?"

"She didn't feel like coming," Jason knew without even saying her name his grandmother was referring to Eleanor. The smile that graced her face once she finished talking made Jason realize Eleanor indeed had no hope with his grandmother. His grandmother didn't like Eleanor, and she didn't bother to hide it anymore from Jason.

"That's good to know, and I wo