| �I�m sorry about mother.� Michaela still couldn�t believe how cold her mother had been.
�Michaela don�t worry about it. She�ll come around.� With that Sully lifted her chin up and they shared a soft passionate kiss. Chapter 21 As promised, the next day Josef and Elizabeth took Michaela and Sully out to lunch. He loved being with his daughter and he loved even more that she had finally met a man that lived up to her standards. It didn�t take long for him to warm up to Sully. It also didn�t take long for him to see how happy Michaela was around him. He had never seen her react like this to anyone before. She would blush every time their hands brushed up against each other, and he often caught them staring at each other. Elizabeth was also observing the young couple attentively. They seemed to be so much in love, but she still thought they were rushing things. �So Michaela have you set a wedding date yet?� �Actually mother, we were thinking of having the wedding on Valentine�s Day.� �But that�s only four months away.� �I�m quite aware of that mother.� Michaela could sense an argument coming on and by the tone in her voice Sully could sense something as well. Sully grabbed her hand and gave it a slight squeeze. �Michaela that doesn�t give you enough time to plan a proper wedding.� �Well mother that all depends on your definition of proper.� Michaela couldn�t take any more. She didn�t have the energy to get in an argument with her mother. She excused herself from the table and left the restaurant. Sully also got up thanking Josef for the meal before he rushed after her. �Elizabeth what is wrong with you?! Why can�t you be happy for Michaela?!� Elizabeth shifted in her seat. �How can you expect me to be happy for her when it�s obvious she�s making a mistake?��Michaela it�s alright. Let it all out.� He pulled her into his protective arms and she began to sob uncontrollably. Sully�s heart ached for her. He hated to see her cry and he wished he could make all the sorrow go away. He knew the only way to do that was to get Elizabeth alone and spend some time with her. His mind began to conquer up a plan as he continued to sooth Michaela. By the time Michaela had calmed down Josef had walked outside the restaurant and was making his way over to them. Michaela was still in Sully�s embrace when Josef reached them. �How can you be so certain she�s making a mistake when you haven�t even taking the initiative to get acquainted with Sully. You�re not giving him a fair chance!� �Tell me Josef why is it that you always take Michaela�s side?� �Because sometimes dear she�s the one that makes sense.� Josef paid the bill and excused himself from the table leaving Elizabeth alone. Outside the restaurant Sully had caught up with Michaela who by now had started to cry. She hated getting into arguments with her mother. Sometimes she felt like she didn�t love her. �Michaela are you alright?� He placed a hand on her shoulder. �Yes father, I�ll be alright.� Michaela gave her father a reassuring smile as Sully tightened his grip on her. He knew he had to do something and fast. The weeks came and went and with each new week the relationship between Sully and Michaela grew stronger as well as the relationship between Sully and Josef. Josef had never had a son and each the more time he spent with him, the more he considered him as a son. He loved spending time with him, and after meeting his mother he was certain he was the perfect match for his daughter. Michaela needed someone that was going to challenge her and bring a different perspective to things and that�s exactly what he would bring to the relationship. Besides spending time with Sully he found he also liked spending time with Katherine. She was so easygoing and he loved the fact that she loved life. Elizabeth on the other hand still felt the same way towards Sully, and would often find herself having an argument with Michaela. Michaela was exhausted after having had her usual argument with her mother. �Why can�t she be happy for me?� she wondered. She was physically and emotionally drained and the only thing she wanted to do was sleep. That night she was haunted by a disturbing dream� |