Matt
An hour later and I'm sure my taste buds need a break. I got done sampling over a dozen food samples. Water...I needed water. I thought picking up another bottle Mr.Walker had set for me.
I walked out of the dining room back over to the kitchen pausing by the entryway as my nostrils are filled with a chocolate scent. I leaned my shoulder on the wall watching Rachel shuffle around greasing the baking pans. I would ask her if she wanted help but from experience I know it's best to leave her alone. In our house, she's definitely going to need a bigger kitchen and I should do three or four ovens thinking about what Christmas would look like. Yeah, one oven will not do I said thinking to myself. As if sensing me she looked up a smile on her face. My heart warmed at the beautiful sight in front of me. Jesus, you really took your time I thought.
"You up for more taste testing?" she asked.
"Anything for you," I said walking towards her.
She took the spoon she used to mix the ingredients and watched it off before dipping it into the batter and handing it to me.
"Best. Cake. Everrr!" I said tasting the batter again.
She giggled saying "It's not even baked yet and you haven't tried any other came I can make, "
"Okay...best cake so far, " I said putting the spoon into the sink. She put the baking tins into the oven and closed it taking off her apron and placing it on the counter. She jumped into my arms and I stumbled a bit not being prepared nevertheless catching her.
"So what do you think about my family?" she said her fingers moving across my face. A habit.
"Hmmm let's see, " I said pretending to think. "A lot more...energetic than I thought but I love them, "
She snorts "Energetic, nice word, "
I smiled knowing she knew what I meant and leaned in to kiss her. We pulled back after a few seconds and she continued her little habit running her fingers across my lips. I bit it and she gasped pulling her hands back.
"Got 'em, " I said smiling before she let out a huff.
"You always do that, " she said continuing where she left off.
I could sense lust creeping its way in and put her down before we got any further. I took a step back and proceeded to go behind the counter before making eye contact with the rest of the family. Mr. Walker shifted on his other foot continuing to examining me, Mrs. Walker had a smug look on her face, and Sarah stood shaking her head smiling.
"Heyyyy, " I said shifting awkwardly on my feet.
Rachel looked up from checking the cakes and gave an awkward smile her eyes shifting to Mr.Walker's.
"I like him, " Mrs.Walker said before leaving the kitchen with Sarah which leaves me, Rachel, and Mr.Walker.
Mr.Walker stepped forward and said "Its been a while since another guy has been over and I can't play pool by myself do you mind joining me?" he asked.
"Not at all sir, " I said before looking back.
"You gonna be okay baby?" I said while Mr. Walker said
"Yell if you need us, " at the same time.
Rachel looked at both of us before saying "I'm fine, go on, "
"Okay, " I said hesitating not really liking the idea that she's by herself.
"We have cameras in this house so we'll know if something is wrong, " Mr. Walker said reading my thoughts.
I blew her a kiss before heading down the basement with her father. This is my chance I thought. I have to do this now.
"So.." he said setting up the pool table. "We're gonna play 20 questions except I'm going to be asking all the questions, "
I prepare myself mentally to get hammered.
"Have you had sex with my daughter?"
"No sir"
"Have you tried to?"
"No sir"
"So you're not a attracted to her?"
"Wait I-"
"Calm down I'm just messing with you, "
"You work?"
"Yes sir"
"Where?"
"My parent's company, "
"So you have money?"
"My parents have money...sir. I'm in a comfortable place, "
"Describe comfortable in money form"
"Around 2 million a year...sir"
"So you're rich...okay"
"You like Jesus?" he asked.
"No sir, " the solid ball misses the whole before he looks up at me "I'm sorry?"
"I don't like Jesus. I love him, "
He smiled. "Smart man, "
"I see you have tattoos,"
"Apart of my past sir, " before letting him get any further.
"Okay, " he said taking my answer.
" You plan on marrying my daughter?"
"Yes sir"
"When?"
"As soon as possible, " his eyes meet mine again before he puts down his stick.
"I wasn't planning on asking for your blessing this way but I guess.."
"... Kill two birds with one stone" he finished.
"So you want my blessing?"
"Yes sir?"
"And if I say no?"
"I would need a reason why sir"
"What if I say I don't like you?"
"That's not a valid reason"
"I can prevent you from seeing her,"
"I will fight whether you like it or not...sir, "
"You have my blessing, "
"Excuse me?"Â I asked as shock seeped in
"You have my blessing," he said repeating again.
"Ummm.."
"Listen, son, I trust you. At first, I was a bit skeptical don't get me wrong but then the more and I more I listened in on the conversations I somehow was at ease. I had to go to God and talk about it too. I need his intake on this whole thing and so far so good So if you want to marry my daughter. You have my blessing, "
"Wow. Thank you sir, "
"Welcome to the family son, " he said hugging me.
"I will take care of her and love her and our family and lead her closer to Christ. I will protect at all cost and treat her with nothing but love and respect, " I said
"I know, " he replied. "Call me Dad, "
-------------------------------------------------------This book is coming to an end guys only a few more chapters to go. I'll see y'all when I see y'all