Chapter 30：Ah! Busted! (2/2)
”... Why aren't you sitting?” I ask him, puzzled.
”Ah. I was just waiting for you. How'd that call go?”
I give him an apologetic look. ”Well... they called me at first to tell me we were having dinner tonight. However, when Llana heard you, she told me that you should come as well... Sorry about this, Jett.”
He pokes my slightly puffed-up cheek. ”What's with the sad face? Of course, I'm coming. I'd like to see your family, too.”
”Mmm... Wait. What?! Why...?!” I question him with a tinge of astonishment in my tone. Won't it be boring or something?
Cocking his head to the side, he does his best to look innocent. ”Hmm... What do you mean, 'Why'? ... Why not?”
Jett smirks as he jokes with me. ”I feel a bit sad now... Are you going to hide me from your parents? We're finally together again and yet...”
I'm resisting the urge to smack him for teasing me.
”Ooohh... Don't give me that! You'll come anyway even if I tell you not to! And you know that's not why I'm asking, geez!”
I let out a sigh as I continue, ”I'm just worried that you might get bored, or something. They might focus way too much on me tonight as I haven't seen them in a while.”
”That's not a problem then. Your family and I have a lot in common in that regard.” He comes closer and kisses me on the cheek.
Jett takes my hand and pulls me towards the table. ”Okay, how about we have some breakfast? I've got some of your favorites here.”
My eyes sweep over the plates that are already set on the table.
There's a beautiful looking eggs-benedict on toast there. On the side, there's a small plate with an assortment of tropical fruits.
I smile at Jett, thank him, and take a seat so that I can dig into the sumptuous meal before me.
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Soon, we finish breakfast, and I recheck my phone when I get back to Jett's room.
'Sisi. Let's meet at xx restaurant, at 6:30 PM. Bring my brother-in-law.'
My mouth twitches as soon as I read 'brother-in-law'.
We only just got back together yesterday! Okay, Llana?! You're pretty much jumping the gun here, aren't you?
I shake my head and end up smiling a little as I roll my eyes at my sister's ridiculousness.
”Jett, I'd like to go home now. Can you take me there, please?” I turn around to meet his eyes.
He playfully pouts a little and looks a bit reluctant. ”... Already? But... If it's clothes you want, we can go shopping or something? You can just take a shower here before we go.”
I scoff. ”Oh, please. If I stay here any longer, I've got a feeling that you'd probably just pounce me again or something. We'll never get anything done today.”
”Ah! Busted.” He laughs without an ounce of guilt.
Pfft. I just shake my head at him with an amused smile on my face.
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[30 minutes later.]
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I'm finally back at my apartment, and I resist the urge to jump into my bed.
Who knew I'd miss my apartment this much? I guess I've been quite the homebody ever since I moved back here. It looks like I grew attached to this place without even realizing it.
I decide to shower first, then perhaps go through my closet to pick out my outfit for tonight.
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[2 hours later.]
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I arrive around five minutes earlier than the time we were set to meet.
I go to the lobby and let the receptionist know the name the reservation is under. They guide me to the table somewhat off to the side.
I chose to wear a one-inch ankle boot, so I don't have a rough time walking through the carpet.
As I get closer to the table where my family is, I notice that Jett is already there.
It's not like I'm late, but how is he always there already every single time?! It doesn't even matter what it is. Even at work, he's ALWAYS there before I am.
Hmph. Whatever, I guess, haha. I'm just kind of surprised, but I'm certainly not going to feel bad now when I'm not even late, so...
Out of nowhere, someone latches onto my arm. The sudden action makes me reflexively try to pull it away, only to see it's just my sister. Llana.
I let out a deep breath as she starts pulling me towards an empty seat. I am sitting in between Jett and Llana with both of them on either side.
Thirsty, I pick up a glass of water next to my plate.
As I begin drinking it, a deep voice catches my attention.
”So... When are you guys getting married? Did you set the date yet?”