9 Invitation

“Why was he here and who invited him here?” The woman asked. “He is a friend to Ava. I think he came here to drop her, that’s all.” Liam said. “We have to be careful. I don’t want to take the risk of losing another child. Not Lucy, not even you.” Susan said. “I know they have been keeping an eye on us. They must have known that Ava would soon get married to you. You know words spreads like wild fire.” “There is a ball party coming up in the next few days. I would like the both of you to attend as date that night. You know we would have companies that day. Many from your rivals clan so be careful and do not push her away.” Susan said. Ava followed the girl inside the house wondering why the woman would treat her daughter like that. One day out for shopping wouldn’t harm anything but the woman wanted her daughter indoors all day. She walked upstairs with Lucy to see how sad she was. She sat down behind Lucy as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Slowly, the time went by and