Chapter 131
How stupid she was for trusting them .
A furlous rage and pit of Jealousy bubbled in her stomach .
She bit her lip , keeping her tears away .
She watched as her father noticed what was happening and he stormed over to them , pulling Ethan off Judy and punching him in the stomach .
Irene wanted to go to Ethan to make sure he was okay but she couldnt bring herself to move .
She was frozen in place , unable to take her eyes off the man she fell so desperately in love with .
She was so wrapped up staring at Ethan that she barely noticed when Judy walked back into the house .
Irene … Judy breathed .
I didnt know you were here … Um … hello Judy , Irene said with a tight lipped smil .
I was just looking for Ethan .
Have you seen him ? Judy glanced over her shoulder out the door and then turned back to Irene with her own fake smile .
I think hes speaking with your father , she said , looking a bit awkward .
Is everything okay ? Irene stared at her for a moment ; she thought Judy was her friend .
How wrong was she ? Was she really going to look her in the eyes and lie to her ? She desperately wanted to know what was going on between Judy and her fiancé .
Her heart was aching at the very thought and it took everything she had not to burst into tears .
She had given up so much for Ethan , including her dignity .
She made such a fuss about being with him and made herself look foolish in front of her father .
Now it seemed as if it was crumbling down around her and there was nothing , she could do about it .
Yeah , Irene lied , forcing another smile , feeling helpless and more alone than ever .
Im fine … um … Ethans family is having their annual barbeque tomorrow night .
Im a little nervous about it .
I never met them before .
Judy nodded , looking a bit uneasy .
They are an interesting bunch .
They never liked me , Judy admitted , gaining Irenes attention .
But my family goes to their barbeque every year .
A light bulb went off in Irenes head .
Maybe if Irene could impress Ethans family and make them like her better than they like Judy , then Ethan would see that Irene is the right choice for him and he could finally leave Judy alone ! But she needed Judy to be there so Ethan could see the comparison .
Oh , thats too bad , Irene said with a pout .
Why dont they like you ? Judy looked startled by the question .
Oh , Im not sure .
They are pretty stuck up and if you dont fit their image then they wont like you , she said with a shrug .
Its no big deal .
Youll be at the barbeque tomorrow , right ? she asked .
You said your family goes every year .
Yeah , but I think we might skip this year given the circumstances with my father , she said , twiddling with her fingers nervously .
benter plates Trene grabbed her hand .
I dont want to go there alone , Judy .
Please tell me youll be there … she begged .
Judy blushed and stepped away , You wont be alone … youll be with Ethan , she told Trene .
Im sure youll be fine- I need someone who will be on my side if things go south , she told me .
I could really use your support .
We are friends … arent we ? Judy was quiet for a moment and then she sighed , relenting with a nod .
Yes , she said softly .
We are friends .
So , youll be there ? Irene asked , her eyes large with hope .
For me ? Judy forced a smile .
Ill be there .