Vanessa’s pov,

Maggie looked back and forth between Colin and me before she ran to him and hugged him.

“That is wonderful news dear. I am so happy for you both. I told you there was a woman out there who could be your equal.”

Colin smiled and looked at me over his mother's shoulder, “Don’t plan the wedding yet mum. Vanessa seems to be under the impression that she despises me.”

Maggie looked at Colin warmly, “She just needs some time to get to know you.”

I stared at them with an open mouth, “UHM HELLO I AM RIGHT HERE. I can speak for myself thank you. I can...