80 Calm Days Ahead (1/2)

When Zunnie and Alex arrived in the dining room for breakfast her father was already there. The pair nervously walked into the room like two teenage lovers who had done something bad and was about to get scolded.

Alex squeezed her hand to comfort her as they approach Papa Bai.

”Good morning Dad,” they echoed through the room simultaneously.

”Ah good morning you two. Alex, it's nice to have you for breakfast. I trust that you both slept well…” Wan Bai said with a smile.

”Y-yes I did,” Alex replied nervously.

”How did you know he slept over?” Zunnie asked curiously.

”Ha-ha, you both walked in with that look like you've done something bad. But I did see you sneaking your husband in late last night pumpkin.” Mr. Bai perked his brow, amused at the married couple before him.

Zunnie cleared her throat before speaking, ”Oh, it was a surprise visit. It was too late to let him drive home, so I asked him to stay…”

She began explaining making her dad laugh loudly startling them.

”You don't have to tell me pumpkin. He is my son in law and your husband. You guys remind me of my younger days with your mother. Oh, what fun we had together.” Her father smiled and continued to jelly his toast.

”Okay dad, I'll remember that.” She replied taking a seat.

”Hey, dad what are you doing today?” She asked him, recalling the conversation she and Alex had earlier.

”I have plans with an old friend later. Do you need anything?”

”Alex thought it would be a good idea to take you out to dinner. Can you make it?”

”For my son in law, yes I can make time.” Wan Bai grinned at Alex to show his approval.

”You're welcome, I just think that since I'm part of the family, we should spend more time together.” A pleased Alex replied.