Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 In Enemy Territory
You know, Douglas is just pissing me off now. I'm looking at this joker on the one hand, insulting Cara about her looks, the hue of her skin, and insinuating she's some loose woman who is trapping his nephew; while on the other hand, openly lusting after this same "scheming" woman's mother himself, in front of her husband and child. So the question begs to be aske; what "values" is he displaying with this behavior? How does he think that what he's doing is somehow better?
And another thing, what's up with Joanne? She's just sitting there like a bump on a log with Douglas acting like this in front of her family? She's not stupid, his intent is clear and they all know it. After all, he's hardly making a secret of it. She doesn't have to fight Cecil's battles for him as the man, but I'd definitely let Douglas know that his opinion of not only her daughter, but his loosebehavior, dont line up, and is not appreciated. And she doesn't have to go off or get in the gutter either; just be classy and intelligent in her responses and reactions about it. I really expected her to call him out some on it because Douglas is the worst kind of hypocrite!
And poor Cara; I don't know why Anja put on this big production, and who for? Stephan and Cara didn't really want or need all of that. And yes, Cara agreed, but only because Anja was speeding headlong into it. With those "family" members all in one place, on her all at once, its just something she could have eased into with the marriage itself. Just because of who Cara is, Anja maybe should have kept it smaller. Having said that, I think Cara should have stayed there with Stephan, if for no other reason that to show them they didn't hit a nerve, even if they had. Never let them see you sweat! I hope these little run-ins will make Cara stronger each time.
Good stuff!
Author's Response: Anja is a bit out of control, however in her defense she had the best of intentions. She has been wanting her only child to get married for years and now that it's a reality, she's a bit excited. She will not tolerate anyone talking bad about her new 'daughter' though. She was ready to bitch slap her own sister. LOL
Joanne did handle Douglas quietly. She didn't want a scene caused drawing attention to them. Cecil got his point across and Joanne was more direct with Douglas once they got on the dance floor. The dance was short and she came back to the table alone. Josef knew something was up and confronted his uncle. That was when Fawn and Gena swooped in. LOL
Douglas (like some older senior folks) thinks that age has given him license to do and say whatever he pleases. Stephan is fed up and so is Josef. More is coming at the Morning after breakfast. LOL
thanks always for you in depth reviews, Flikchick.
Reviewer: flikchick Signed
Date: August 31 2012