Chapter 29: Chapter 29

Sophia Celastio

I gulped nervously as I looked at the mirror checking for the tenth times. I’m so damn nervous about this dinner. What if they hate me? What if they don’t let us date? What if-

My thoughts were interrupted by my phone. It was ringing and I took it to answer the call.

“Babe, I’m outside your house now.” Aaron said.

“I’ll go down now.” I said and I went downstairs. I walked out from my house still thinking about his family.

“Hey..” I got inside Aaron’s car and kissed his cheek.

“You look breath taking.” He looked at me from head to toe.

“Thankyou, handsome.” I smiled. He drove away from my house. His left hand was holding the sterring wheel while the other hand was holding my hand. He caressed it trying to comfort me.

“You nervous?” He asked.

“Yeah.” I let out a small chuckle, he kissed the back of my hand.

“Don’t be, okay? I’m here with you.” He said and I nodded.

“I know.. but what if they don’t like me?” I looked at him.

“That’s impossible, Sophia.” He answered and I sighed.

“They’ll love you, okay? I will be there by your side so don’t worry too much.” He said and I gave him a small smile.

“Aaron.” I called.

“Yes, love?”

“I love you.”

“I love you too, Sophia.” He looked at me and smiled. He gestured me to check the backseat. I turned my head and saw a big bouquet of roses. I turned to him smiling widely.

“Oh my gosh.” I squealed.

“Do you like it?” He asked as I reached for it. I smelled it and it smelled so so good.

“I love it, thankyou.” I kissed his cheek.

“Glad that you like it.” He smiled and after that we played some music. It helped me a little, it reduced my nervousness. Not long after that, we arrived at the Samuel mansion. I looked at it nervously. Aaron stopped his car and suddenly he held my hand.

“Look at me.” He said and I looked at him.

“Everything is going to be fine.” He smiled and kissed me slowly. I cupped his face and kissed him.

“We won’t be able to stop with we keep continue.” I said as I pushed him away.

“Right.. Let’s go.” He said and we got out from the car. He held my hand and we walked towards the door. The door was opened revealing his grandmother and his mother.

“Hello, good evening.” I greeted them politely and they both smiled widely.

“Hello, Aaron’s girlfriend.” His grandmother shook my hand cheerly.

“Hello, Sophia, I’m Carren Samuel, Aaron’s mom. Nice to meet you.” She shook my hand and I smiled.

“Nice to meet you too, Mrs. Samuel.”

“Mom and grandma.” Aaron hugged them and kissed their cheeks.

“How rude.. Come in, Sophia. Welcome to our house. Make yourself at home, okay?” His grandmother held my hand and pulled me inside.

“Thankyou for inviting me.” I said.

“SOPHIA!” I heard someone called my name in a really loud voice. I saw Jean running towards me.

“Gosh, woman! You legs were hurted. Don’t run!” Blake ran to her in panic.

“Hey!” I said and she hugged me.

“I miss you.” She said.

“Miss you too, bestie.” I chuckled.

“Jean, please be careful.” Aaron’s grandmother said.

“Let’s go to the dining room, I’m hungry.” She continued and walked inside first.

“Hey, man.” Aaron greeted Blake.

“Hey, bud.” Blake gave him a bried hug.

“So so so tell me everything.” Jean said as she held my hand and I chuckled.

“Let’s eat first, honey.” Blake pulled her

“Baby, I want to talk.” Jean pouted and Aaron sneaked his arm around my waist. He kissed my cheek.

“Let’s go.”

“Am I doing a good job?” I asked and he nodded chuckling. He crashed his lips to mine and our lips moved in sync.

“You do.” He whispered and I smiled.

“Let’s go.” I held his hand and walked towards the dining room. I saw Aaron’s dad and immediately tensed.

“Hello, Mr. Samuel. I’m Sophia.” I said as I gave out my hand but he just nodded.

“Please sit down.” He said flatly and I gulped nervously. Aaron lead me to sit near his dad and mom. Jean was sitting across me and she gestured me to calm down. I smiled to her.

The dinner started.

“So are you still working with your dad, Sophia?” Carren asked.

“Yes, Mrs. Samuel.” I answered.

“Call me, Carren. There’s a lot of Mrs. Samuel here.” She chuckled.

“Yes, Carren. I’m still working with my dad.”

“Did he feel guilty?” Suddenly Anthonio asked a relly sensitive question and I gulped nervously.

“Dad!” Aaron warned and I held Aarom’s hand not wanting him to stay silent.

“It’s not his father’s fault, Tony.” Aaron’s grandmother said and he looked at me with angry eyes.

“I- he- he is sir.” I answered honestly and everyone turned silent.

“I lost my brother because of him!” He said in a really angry tone.

“Tony!” His wife warned.

“Dad! We talked about this!” Aaron bursted.

“Did you dad let you to date Aaron beca-“

“That’s enough, Tony!” Carren bursted and glared at him. Everyone was tensed and I didn’t feel welcome anymore.

“I’m sorry for everything, I really do.” I stood up and took my clutch. I walked out from the dining room and I know Aaron followed me.

“Baby.” He held my hand.

“It’s okay.” I tried to push his hand away but it’s useless. He held my hand and pulled me out from the house. He dragged me into the car and drove out from the mansion. My tears came out silently, I wiped it right away not wanting Aaron to be worry.

I looked out the window and just cried silently. Aaron was still silent and I know we both have our own thoughts in our mind.

Suddenly his car stopped and my eyes widen. I turned to Aaron and the view in front of me.

“Let’s go.” Aaron said and got off the car. I can’t believe that we’re in Santa Monica Pier. Looking at the beautiful lights and I found myself smiling. Aaron held my hand and lead me to the Pier.

“I’m sorry about my dad, he just sad remembering his brother.” Aaron said and I nodded.

“It’s okay.” I said and we walked silently until we stopped at the corner of the bridge. I looked towards the sea and closed my eyes listening to the sound of waves.

“It’s beautiful.” I commented.

“Yes, it is.” He said.

“Your dad must be really sad, losing someone you love will break your heart deeply, Aaron.” I turned to him and he nodded.

“It’s clearly not your dad’s fault.” He said as he crassed my hand.

“I understand and he just need time, give him time, Aaron. Promise me that you won’t be mad at him. Give him space..” I put my hand on his cheek and caressed it.

“I promise.” He said and I smiled.

“Everything will work out.” I said it inside my heart.

“Even If he doesn’t let us, I will always be with you. I don’t care about what he says.”

“You can’t do that, Aaron. You have to lis-“ He shook his head and put his index finger on my lips.

“It’s my life and it’s my choice. I love you and I won’t let you go until I die.” I smiled widely when he said that. I hugged him.

“I hope everything will work out.”

“Everything will, baby. I promise.”