Chapter 6 Parents and introductions

• "Well then I'm grateful for that problem" he speaks up after we've been quiet for a while.
• "Excuse me?" I ask with furrowed brows
• "I wouldn't have known that such a beauty was here in California if you didn't have a problem."
• I roll my eyes ", thank you I guess"
• He smiles and we resumed eating. When we finished having our dinner, he walks me out of the restaurant to my car.
• "Do you want me to drive you back home?" He inquires
• "I can handle myself. Thanks for dinner anyway"
• He opens up the door to my car and closes it when I'm settled in. I immediately drive off constantly praying in my hearts of hearts that I don't come across him again. I'm not ready for any friendship involving a man in my life right now.
• I get home and find the girls sprawled out on the floor or my living room. They both have a spare key to my apartment just like I do with theirs. Should I be worried?
• "So you went out on a date" Gina stated completely amused and I don't know why they're happy about it.
• "Come on. Get over it. This is good news" Mia exclaims when she noticed the slight change in my facial expression.
• I sigh and remove my shoes completely ignoring their remark as I made my way to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
• Mia hovered over me "I hear that he's handsome" she pressed. I take a huge gulp and place the glass where I initially take it.
• I turn to face them "I don't know him?"
• "Right. We probably don't know the handsome stranger that took you out on a date in my restaurant. Let's go with that" Mia taunts and Gina looked on trying to stifle her laughter.
• "Trevor is not my..."
• "Oh this stranger has a name now. That's coming as a shock for someone you don't know"
• "What is your problem?" I rasped feeling agitated.
• "Tell us who he is?"
• "I don't even know him that well. I was drunk at the club and somehow he says that I gave him my number. He's been stalking and pestering me so I decided to go out with him for dinner so that he'll get off my back and out of my business" I explained but I'm not sure they're buying any of it.
• "I don't need to explain myself to you anyways. I'm tired and sleepy" I breathed out and made my way to my room.
• After having my bath, I step out of the shower only to see my friends lying down on my bed.
• "Is this a joke?"
• "We're sleeping here tonight. I have a morning shift so I'll just go from here" Gina tells me and I hold my towel and stare suspiciously at them.
• I quickly put on my clothes and join them on bed.
• "So does Trevor have a last name?" Mia asks and I bury my face in my pillow. I know that the only reason they agreed to sleep here tonight was to taunt me further so I know I won't hear the end of it tonight.
• *.*.*
• ONE WEEK LATER.
• One week. That's exactly how much Time has gone. I am slowly learning to forget about my broken heart with the help of my friends as well as Trevor.
• Yes, we both found a common ground to walk on and so far, it has been a blissful experience. He's an amazing friend and always tries to stand by me and help me out with whatever I'd need and whenever I need it.
• So far, we don't have any complains and we hang out a lot more than usual. I am even planning on a dinner date so that I can introduce him to the girls. I am very sure that they would like him as well.
• "So you're telling me you got you a sledgehammer for Christmas from your uncle when you were nine?" I asked with a high pitch laugh.
• "Maybe he saw it in a horror movie and thought that it'll make a great present. It didn't actually"
• 'who gives a nine year old a sledgehammer?" I asked in disbelief with my phone etched on my ears and my hands trying to ruin my feet in my flimsy attempt to get a pedicure. Wasn't feeling enough vibes to visit the Spa so I thought I'd do it myself but it isn't going well.
• "My uncle. Apparently."
• "And I thought my dad was worse when it comes to giving presents." I say with a low chuckle.
• "My dad was great at giving presents. Especially during Thanksgiving. He'd gather us around a large table with lots of food and drinks. It was always very good until we lost him and i moved in to stay with my uncle" He said that last part feeling sad and I could practically hear the emotions from his voice.
• "Hey, but you turned out alright didn't you?" I tried to light up the mood after the sad conversation.
• "Yeah I did"
• My phone vibrates and I pull it to stare at the screen.
• "Oh shoot" I say out loud forgetting that I was still on call with Trevor.
• "What's wrong?"
• "Um I just forgot that I had dinner plans with my dad at his house" I say as I stare at the time.
• "You better get dolled up then"
• I don't know why but I asked instead "Do you want to join me. You can be my pet for the night, that is if you're less busy" I add the last part quickly Incase he doesn't want to or changes his mind.
• "Let's do it" he replies instead leaving me surprised.
• I blink twice, no thrice.
• "Um okay"
• "Do you have specific rules that I should follow or what I should wear?"
• "Dress very decent. My father believes that first impression matters" I Stand up from my bed and open my closet to rummage through different dresses and chose the suitable one for tonight.
• "Thanks for the heads-up. I'll pick you up in thirty minutes. Just send me your location through GPS and I'll be there" he tells me and I reply 'okay' before hanging up the phone. Trevor has never been to my place and I intend to keep it that way but there's a first time for everything I guess.
• I send him my location and call Dad to tell him that I'll be bringing a plus one to dinner which he agrees to.
• I settle for a black bodycon dress and heels with minimal makeup.
• I am about to style my hair when Trevor calls to tell me that he just entered my building.
• I tell him to come inside and sit down that I'll be with him shortly.
• I finish with my hair and grab my purse then spritz my perfume before stepping out of my bedroom to meet him.
• The minute he sees me, his eyes rakes through my body making me feel self conscious.
• "Is something wrong" I ask but he shifts his gaze and I watch him swallow, then clear his voice before he stretches his hands towards me.
• I take it and he places a gentle kiss on it.
• "You look stunning Katherine" The way he says my full name does something to my inside and I don't know why I'm this excited.
• "Thank you"
• His clothes wasn't bad either. He wore a black blazers suit that compliments his body. This man knows his stuff, that's for sure.
• We walk outside and I catch a glimpse of his car. It is a Mercedes Benz E350 4Matic. What kind of job does this guy do? Where does he work?
• He opens the door for me and I settle in while he turns around to take the wheel.
• After giving him direction and allowing him taunt me through the ride to dad's place, we finally pull up in his driveway.
• "Don't fidget. My dad is pretty cool" I try to get him calm after seeing how nervous he was becoming. I don't know he's acting nervous though. It's not like he's my boyfriend. He's only my friend.
• "Katherine" Dad calls out as soon as we enter. Almost like he was expecting us. He pulls me into a tight hug "am I glad to see you daughter of mine"
• Then he turns to face Trevor with extended hands.
• "Good evening Sir" he greets taking dad's hands for a brief handshake.
• "Evening my boy." He replies with a smile. I can tell that he's already impressed.
• "So far he's better than your son" he whispers to me but I chuckle. I don't know why I'm not even offended.
• We all walk to the dining area and soon after, Ava appears from the kitchen with a tray of different meals and sets them on the table.
• Dad offers her a hand and before long, we are all seated on the dinner table ready to eat. She smiles at me but I return it with a forced one.
• I don't know why dad invited her and if I knew that she would be here then I wouldn't even bother to show up but then again it's dad's decision and it's not like he'd listen to me if I told him otherwise.