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MAURICE'S POV

"What was that about?" Lucy chimed once Nana and Glenda were out of ear shot.

I rolled my eyes, knowing very well what Nana tried to do. Apparently, her plan was successful. Lucy could never understand when someone was consciously trying to rile her. She always fell bait to Nana's scheme.

"It's nothing. Nana was just being Nana." I said, getting up from my seat.

Lucy jerked up from her seat and was at my side immediately. "No, it's not nothing. There's something and you're not telling me." She insisted.

I was in no mood to listen to her nag. "I thought you promised this night would be special." I reminded her and turned to face her. I moved in closer to her and was about to pull her to me, closing the distance between us. But she shifted away from me.

"Well guess what! You just ruined it!" She snapped and sauntered away, swaying her hips invitingly.

I knew she wanted me to go after her. Beg her even. Lucy can be a handful. I gave it a thought and decided against going a