Chapter 65 - #65

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Chapter 65: Officialy Meeting The Parents

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"Why did you ask that question? That's so random," she told me before leaning on the headboard.

I didn't get an immediate answer because I didn't know what my excuse would be. We rarely talked about it. We also don't want to go back to the past because we're happy to be together now.

"Nothing. I just thought all of a sudden," I said to Summer.

"Is that why you're not talking to me?" She raised an eyebrow.

"I just remembered what happened to you, three months ago. Didn't you say you had a memory that you knew we weren't with mom and dad?" I answered. I also want to have the answers to some questions that are on my mind. When Summer said she remembered something like she was running when she was a child, that's the time we haven't met her yet. "Is that the only memory you remember?"

He took a deep breath and looked like he even remembered something else. "There's another one. Just last week. The portrait I made; it looks familiar again. It's like I've done it before. I looked for my paintings that are hidden because every painting I make, I keep it for remembrance. And nothing looks like it," she explained.

That's another clue. Kellen and Summer must have been painting together when they were kids.

"I think I've been painting since the time I haven't met you and our parents," she added.

Our world is getting smaller. Gradually, my decision was formed. But that wasn't enough for me to do right away whatever I was planning to do. I still need clear evidence and the right time for that.

"When you keep having memories like that, always tell me. You also said that you will never go back to your real family even if they come back," I said.

"Yes. I'll tell you everything, Liv. Promise," she replied and I smiled.

We talked about things in her school. There is not a week that she is not busy. I'm not surprised anymore because she's top of the class and no one has ever taken her place yet.

I suddenly remembered Kellen. He has almost exactly the same temperament as Summer. When it comes to intelligence, I can say that's a big percentage to say they're siblings. They also both like to always keep themselves busy. Hardworking, patient and dedicated to whatever they do. If they were together now, they would probably get along well.

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Today is the day when Kellen will introduce me to his parents. I'm happy and nervous at the same time. I also realized that ... Summer's parents are also the ones I will be with later.

I was busy making a daily report when Alice came to my cabin. She sat down next to me and she was holding a bag of chips. It's also snack time but I rarely eat at this time because I'm still full. She offered me his chips but I shook. I don't eat junk foods often.

"Girl, you should wear nicely later. Simple is good but you still need to look elegant so that your boyfriend's parents will be fascinated, especially his mom who is feared by everyone," Alice said while eating. Maybe she's done with her reports so she's disturbing me now.

"I already have the dress that I will use later. It's not a new purchase but I haven't used it yet so it doesn't look old," I said while typing.

My dress is in Kellen's penthouse because I won't be going home to get dressed. I also don't want to be late for dinner because it's a bad impression on Kellen's parents and I don't want that to happen. I didn't bring any makeup because I don't use them often. I'm not used to it either. Summer is even more used to putting those things on her face.

"Where? Can I see?" she asked before rummaging through my bag.

"It's not there," I said. "It's in Kellen's penthouse."

"Is it there? I'm too lazy to come up," she said before leaning on the chair to eat chips again. "Are you nervous?"

"A little. I think every woman who gets to introduce to her boyfriend's parents will feel that way," I said. I was done with the report and I turned off the computer first. I don't have much to do today but to just wait for Kellen's meeting after lunch break later.

"But do you think your boss's parents will like you?" she asked.

I also thought about what she said. Since I'm pessimistic, I can't help but think that they might not like me. But if that happens anyway, I'll make a way for them to see I deserve Kellen. I will not give up until I get the approval of the two of them.

"I hope so. I will do everything to make them like me. I hope they will give me a chance to prove that I love their son," I replied to Alice.

I was suddenly thirsty so I took my water bottle that was just on my table. I always carry it so I don't have to stand to get water in the pantry. I'll just go there to refill but I don't run out of it right away.

"Goodluck for later. I will really pray that they will treat you well," she said so I smiled. Alice always got my back.

"By the way, how is it been going between the two of you?" I asked her. It's time for me to greet him because she rarely tells stories.

"What?" she confusingly asked.

"You and Mr. Whitmore. Are you really sure you're comfortable that you're still with him at work?" I asked before lowering the water bottle on my desk.

"Of course. It's been a long time," she replied briefly to me.

"You take a long time to move on too," I said and she stayed silent and continued to eat chips. "Do you often talk when it's not about work?"

She shook her head. "We don't have anything to talk about anymore. Cindy's sister and Zach are back together. That's another reason why I should forget what we had before," she explained to me. "Oh. And that's another one, nothing happened to us. I didn't have him as my boyfriend so that shouldn't be a big deal."

I remembered that Alice told me that before. I get that they love each other but I wished Mr. Whitmore didn't give Alice high hopes if he still loves his ex-girlfriend. Alice doesn't deserve to believe his lies because that's what he did.

"I'm going to ask you now. I want to know the truth. You don't have to hide how you feel from me because we're friends," I said.

"What are you going to ask?" she raised an eyebrow.

"Do you still like him?" I asked and suddenly the expression on her face broke. Her eyes became sad and she looked down.

"I'll admit it. I still have a hard time especially when Kelly sometimes visits his office. It's somehow awkward, though," she told me.

If I could only do something to take away the pain Alice is feeling now, I would have done it. I also can't blame her if she can't leave her job because she is already loved it here. She has been working with Mr. Whitmore for almost four years. It'll be hard for her to move on with this situation. I just really hope that she finds someone who will truly love her.

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I'm getting dressed now in Kellen's penthouse. I was in the room while he was in the living room, waiting for me. I told him he could wait for me in the car but he said he preferred us to go down together.

When I finished getting dressed, I went out and slung the bag over my shoulder. He was watching the news and when he saw me and he was stunned.

"Is my dress ugly?" I shyly asked him.

He stood up and turned off the TV. "No. It looks good on you and you're even more beautiful," he said so I just smiled. "I can't wait for you to meet my parents."

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