12 | meeting the Owens

Two days. That's how much time has passed since Isaac and I had this make out session on his couch and we were both acting like nothing happened which I'm glad about. I haven't even told Myra what happened because I know she would ask why I stopped and I know it shouldn't be a big deal for me in the first place because it's normal for people to make out from time to time and I hate myself for the fact that it is a big deal for me.

Today is also the day where I'm supposed to meet his parents and I don't think I'm ready for that. It's just a lot of commitment that I'm not ready to make especially after what happened two days ago. That incident just showed me that I'm not ready for any of this because I wouldn't be able to give all of me to him. He has my heart for sure but my brain likes to tell me otherwise and before I could even properly think my hands found my phone and called Isaac to tell him that I can't meet his parents today in hopes that he would understand. I heard the ringing of the phone, my heart pounded heavily against my chest and then Isaac's voice appeared on the other line.

"If you were calling to tell me that you can't come, I'm afraid I have to tell you I won't accept that" he said before I even got to say anything and right then and there I felt incredibly stupid. Am I that predictable? I guess so.

"I- I didn't want to-" I stuttered and heard him chuckle on the other end.

"You're a bad liar Emilia don't even try. My parents are genuinely nice people and there's no need for you to be afraid. You'll love them just as much as they'll love you I can assure you that. My mother already loves you because you were able to- never mind" he said but interrupted himself and went silent for a few seconds.

"Anyway as I said they'll like you" he finished what he wanted to say but I was quite sure that this isn't what I originally had planned to say but I didn't push him to say it.

"I just wanted to ask what I should wear. That's why I called" I made up an excuse that seemed to sound very convincing judging on the fact that Isaac let out an embarrassed "oh" thinking that the little ted talk he just gave me was unnecessary. And he thought I was a bad liar.

"Uhm just wear whatever you're comfortable in. I don't want you to wear something just because you think my mother would like it. Just be yourself Emilia my mother appreciates that" Isaac reassured me and I sighed.

"Okay thanks. You'll be here in two hours right?" I asked and he replied with a 'yes' and we both said our goodbyes before we hung up and I decided to get ready for the meeting with his parents. I still didn't feel ready but I guess I have no other choice now.

I spend more than twenty minutes in front of my closet in order to find an outfit to wear. I tried on around ten different outfits in the process and now settled on a white summer dress that ended a little bit over my knee ad fit my body just right. It was neither too tight nor was it too big and I felt really comfortable in it which is what I was supposed to look for in my outfit as Isaac said. After my outfit was chosen I went over to my vanity to do my hair. That day I felt like curling it because it just looks great with the white dress when my hair is falling over my shoulders in loose curls so that's what I went for. After I was done with my hair I grabbed my makeup bag and applied some Concealer, powder, bronzer and highlighter but also some mascara to brighten up my light blue eyes a little bit while doing so I listened to some music which was the reason why it took me so much time to get ready.

With a pleased look I left the apartment because I was actually happy with how everything turned out but I also couldn't help but wonder what Isaac's parents would think about me and also the outfit I was wearing. Just because I liked it doesn't mean that they actually have to like it as well and that's what me feel more and more insecure.

.....

"Fuck" Isaac said as he saw me and I looked at him worried.

"What's wrong? Is it my outfit? Should I go change? Wait here I'll-" I rambled and wanted to turn around to change into another outfit but Isaac stopped me by grabbing my wrist and pulling me towards his toned body. Because of our closeness I had to look up to him even more because that guy is over a feet taller than me which wasn't hard considering that I'm tiny but it still annoy me sometimes and it hurts my neck when I do it for a while.

"You look absolutely breathtaking Em. My mother has no other choice but to love you" he said and I sighed in relief hoping that his words will turn out to be true.

.....

"Relax" Isaac said as we sat in the car and he saw me rapidly moving my leg up and down in nervousness. Then I suddenly felt his warm hand on my thigh and normally I would feel really uncomfortable because of the placement of his hand but it actually calmed me down a lot much to my surprise. But not for long because a few minutes later I noticed that Isaac pulled up into the driveway of a mansion that was even bigger than his and my nervousness came back again as I realized that it will only be a few minutes before I'll officially meet his parents. Why did I agree to this?

I jumped in shock when my car door was suddenly opened and Isaac looked at me with an amused smile. When did he even get out of the car?

"Do you want to stay in here?" he asked sarcastically and I nodded making him laugh even more but I didn't think it was that funny. It wasn't funny at all. He grabbed my hand and gently forced me to get out of the car much to my dismay.

"Wait the flowers" I said once I remembered that I prepared two bouquets that were in the back of the car. One bouquet of yellow tulips for his mother and one of pink lilies for Kaylee because those were her favorite flowers.

"I'll get them" he said and left me standing there so I used the time to look around the beautifully arranged front yard with all it's different flowers making me wonder if Isaac's mother planted all of them.

"Got them" Isaac said when he arrived with one bouquet in each hand and I took the yellow tulips out of his hands to give them to his mother once we see her.

"Are you ready?" Isaac asked and I hesitantly nodded in response. Isaac then rang the doorbell and seconds later you could hear footsteps nearing the door before it was opened just to reveal a beautiful woman in her mid-forties and she actually seemed familiar. I think I've seen her before but I don't remember when or where.

"Hello Mrs. Owens it's nice to meet you I'm Emilia!" I nervously greeted her and politely held out my hand for her to shake but she pushed it away and pulled me into a bone-crushing hug instead, almost squeezing the flowers that were still in my hand.

"You can call me Ella, dear! I've been dying to meet you ever since Kaylee mentioned you but I didn't know that I've already seen you before!" she said with a voice full of enthusiasm and right then and there I remembered why she seemed so familiar.

"You were the woman who bought the bouquet of yellow tulips I prepared for Isaac to pick up!" I said as I remembered the days where I prepared bouquets because I thought Isaac would come by but he never did. Back then when I gave the already prepared bouquet to another woman I didn't even know that it was his mother that I gave it to. What a coincident.

"Yes that's me. I loved the bouquets Isaac always brought me but then he didn't bring one for a while so I decided to get one myself! Oh god I'm a horrible host come in dear we don't want you to stand outside the entire time" she said and made a hand gesture to tell us that we can come in.

"Nice to see you too mom" Isaac grumpily said as we got in since his mother didn't acknowledge him when we first got here.

"Hey son no need to be so happy" she said sarcastically as she gave him a hug and a peck on the cheek making him blush a little as he looked at me.

"I brought you another bouquet since I know you like them so much" I then said as I noticed that I still held them in my hands.

"Oh thank you so much dear it's beautiful" she said as she took the flowers from me.

"Is the other one for Kaylee?" she asked as she pointed to the bouquet Isaac was holding.

"Yes. They're her favorite flowers so I wanted to surprise her with them" I said and Ella smiled at me.

"You're so adorable! Come with me the other ones are waiting" she said as she guided us to the living room.

Right as we walked in Kaylee immediately noticed me and ran up to me as fast as her little legs could take her and I bent down to be her height, taking her into my arms once she was near me.

"Hey little one I missed you" I smiled whole heartedly at her.

"I missed you too" she mumbled at it took me all my strength to not melt right then and there at her cute voice.

"Why is everyone ignoring me today?" Isaac asked with a playfully annoyed tone in his voice. I knew he wasn't actually annoyed because the look on his face gave everything away. He was relieved that everything went well so far and I was too. I don't know what I was so afraid of to be honest.

"Kaylee look I brought you flowers" Isaac then said and held the flowers out for her to grab.

"Emilia made them for me" Kaylee stated matter-of-factly and I laughed when I saw Isaac's face fell at his failed attempt to get his niece's full attention.

"So you're Emilia?" a deep voice suddenly appeared and I gulped at the sound of it. I looked up only to come face to face with that undoubtedly had to be Isaac's father judging on the resemblance the two of them had.

"Uhm yes I am" I said and nervously bit my lip. That man basically shouted the terms 'money' and 'power' and you couldn't help but me intimidated by his presence.

"I'm Anthony, Isaac's father" he said and held out his hand that I immediately shook.

"It's nice to meet you" I said and he nodded. I helplessly looked at Isaac because I didn't know what to do or say because I couldn't think straight. This is exactly what I was afraid of.

"Dad you're scaring her" Isaac said as he came up to us and placed his hand on the small of my back to calm me down just a little.

"Good! Now if you'd excuse us I'd like to talk to her. Alone" Anthony said and my eyes widened at his statement. Why did he want to talk to me without the presence of Isaac or Ella? Isaac looked at me questioningly as if to seek my approval and I slowly nodded and watched Isaac and Ella walk out the room but not without Ella giving her husband a warning glare.

"No need to be nervous Emilia I just want to ask you a few questions" Anthony said as he probably noticed my discomfort.

"What are your real intentions with my son?" he asked and I looked at him questioningly.

"What do you mean? We're friends" I stated and Anthony raised his brow at my statement obviously not buying it.

"Okay you don't have to tell me what's going on between the two of you but I just what to make sure that you're not using him for his money and I don't want this to come off as offensive because I think you would take advantage of him or anything I just want to know" he said and now I understood where this was going. He was simply looking out for his son and even though this was a nice gesture I couldn't help but feel sad at the same time knowing that my dad would never do the same for me. He wouldn't take the time to care for things like that.

"I'm not using Isaac in any shape, way or form. I genuinely enjoy being around Isaac and that wouldn't change even if he had a lower number in his bank account. Money never played a big role in my life" I shrugged and watched him study my face as if he wanted to find out whether I was lying or telling the truth. He seemed to decide on the latter and was interrupted by Ella before he got the chance to say something else.

"Now Anthony leave the poor girl alone with all your questions we don't want her to be afraid of us" she said and gave him a sweet kiss on the lips.

Then Isaac entered the room again with Kaylee in his arms and his eyes found mine and with a simple look he asked me if I was fine which I nodded to as an answer.

As we sat down all together I couldn't help but feel at home. Ella and Anthony were so loving that it almost felt like they were my family as well even though I knew they weren't. As we talked and talked for hours, Isaac grabbed my hand at some point and gently caressed it with his thumb making me relax even more and I wondered why I haven't met him any sooner. Is this what falling in love feels like?