Chapter 209 - Video chat (2) (2/2)

Sarah laughed. ”I will bring a backup, just in case... don't worry. I got something neutral.”

”Huh…”, Sophia was not pleased. ”You never care what you wear... how can I not worry?”

”It will be OK. I will not embarrass you.”, Sarah was coaxing Sophia.

...

Friday morning, Sarah was asking Aiden, ”Uhm... what is the plan for tomorrow?”

”You will see...” Aiden was secretive.

”Come on, give me something. Is everything a secret?” Sarah pouted.

He sighed. ”OK. We will go tonight and sleep in a hotel. Next day, afternoon you have an appointment with a stylist at 3. They will take care of your hair, make up, clothes and any other things needed. I will pick you up at 6, and we go together to attend the event. Is that enough information?”

He did say a lot, but it was generic. One thing stood out for her. ”So, we are staying at a hotel...” Sarah was not sure why, but part of her thought that they will stay at his home. She knows that his family lives in Reno where the event is. Sarah could not help but wonder why is he not taking her to his home… when he was in Seattle first time, she didn't hesitate to take him home. What is his reason for staying in a hotel?

He could guess her thoughts. ”I want to introduce you as my girlfriend, and I want you to meet my parents first. Then you can decide if you want to go and stay with my family under the same roof or stay with me in a hotel... whichever you pick, I will be with you.”

”Don't you stay home with your family when you go there?” Sarah was having troubles gauging what is his relationship with his parents. Her impression is that they are not very close.

”If I'm by myself, yes.” Aiden honestly replied.

Sarah was unsettled. ”It might look like I'm pulling you away from your family...”

”Maybe... but I still want you to meet them first...”

She felt her anxiousness rising. ”Is there anything I should know about them? Or is there anyone of interest who will be attending that I need to be aware of?”

”I will be with you.” Aiden comforted her. ”And you know Jeff... for others... you will be able to make your own judgement... ” He hugged her and patted her back. ”I never saw you this nervous.”

”You never took me to your brother's party before... with your family and friends whom I've never met before. What if they don't like me?” Sarah was nervous to meet his family. She could not help but wonder who else will be here. She wants to leave a good impression.

”You will do great.” Aiden coaxed her. ”And I will be proud to have you by my side no matter what anyone else says.”

Sarah felt her heart melt. ”Oh... you know what to say to make me feel at ease.”