The Rejected Bride

"I appreciate what you've done Mrs Hale and If there's any way I can repay you, for this kindness... " Alicia began.

Mrs Hale seemed to take the comment seriously, she suddenly paused and a thin line formed on her face.

" I do, have a proposal which you're welcome to decline of course" a stiff smile crossed her lips. A smile Alicia felt wasn't exactly a smile.

"What proposal? " She suddenly gulped, the air became thin.

She was sure that Mrs Hale wouldn't make an outrageous proposal.

" I want you to marry my grandson." She deadpanned.

Her heart raced, Alicia was sure she didn't hear clearly.

"Ma- Marry your son?" She stuttered, Mrs Hale nodded and Alicia's eyes grew wide as saucers.