Chapter 29: The Unveiling

Beth received a call on her phone, it was from Louis. "Hello, gorgeous woman" his voice filled with warmth. Beth currently enjoying every ounce of love shown to her by Louis smiled "Hi, Louis" she said while trying to wear her earrings. "I'd be at your apartment in 10 minutes," he announced, then further asked, "are you ready?" They were attending the party the Willers’ threw to celebrate Marcus' recovery, and Louis had asked Beth to pretend to be his girlfriend for the evening. He had explained that he didn't want to pressure her since she had said she needed time, but he also wanted to show his family that he was serious about her. Beth had agreed, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she was out of her depth. She remembered the last time she attended their family event and how it ended. Most importantly, she is scared of the reception she would get, given that Louis would be introducing her as his girlfriend. "Yes, Louis. I'm ready" She responded with a sigh. "See you