Chapter 18 - The Unexpected Turn of Events (1/2)

Alex drove himself, so April had to seat beside him in the passenger seat. Along the way, they didn't talked. Alex wasn't sure how to break the ice about his parents, he didn't even know the real reason of their invitation. He didn't believe their excuse, they were more busy than him! They were constantly in parties for fundraising, meetings, volunteering for the needy and etc.. Both his parents hated to stay at home. What for? They said. Nobody was in the house, no kids around or anything to do. They feel bored.

Alex looked at the silent April. He was used to it by now. Other than the time they talked that night, they didn't usually have long conversations.

April was nervous, she didn't usually like meeting new people. But Alex's parents is a different issue. She had to gather her courage for her son's sake. They are going to be part of Sky's life from now on, she had to at least get to know them.

There was only silence all the way to the Hawthorne's Mansion. When April and Alex arrived, Alex's parents were standing by the front door waiting for them. Alex's brows lifted up, Since when did his parents personally welcome guests? That had never happened before.

Alex got out the car but before he could open April's door, she got down herself. She didn't let him open the door for her. It's not like he needed to anyways, she thought. She was perfectly capable.

”You must be April!” Phoebe exclaimed as she and her husband walked down towards April. There were a few steps by the front door. The Hawthorne's Mansion was much bigger than hers. This one extremely spelled RICH in all aspects.

”Yes, hello. My name is April. Alex brought me here saying that you wanted to meet me.” April extended her hand and smiled to the both of them. She didn't know how to socialize that much, especially to rich people. Even though her family was well off and the Smiths tries to always invite her to parties, April really didn't care and she mostly stayed in the corner. Even though her parents and the Smith's tries to give her company, she always sends them away.

”Nice to meet you April. My name is Theodore Hawthorne, I'm Alex's father. You can call me Theo and this is my wife Phoebe.” Theo introduced themselves as they shake April's hand.

”Nice to meet you two as well.” April replied.

”Pleasure is ours April. Right, how about we talk inside?” Phoebe let go of his husband's hand, grabbed April's hand and ushered her inside.

Theo and Alex looked at each other. Alex shrugged his shoulders to his father and followed Phoebe inside.

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