Holding on

Chapter Seventeen

I was doing my hair when Keep on Tryin' by Poco blared from my phone throughout my room.

I checked the caller ID and it was Michael, I smiled to myself.

Hey babe.

What's up?

I'm good, I didn't wake you do I?

You didn't, I'm getting ready for work.

That's very good
I will pick you up in 20minutes.

I will be waiting.

Ok bye

Bye.

I double checked everything to make sure I was on point and headed downstairs.

Today I wore a beige blouse and a denim trouser along with my favorite white converse.

"Hey dad", I said when I met him reading the papers in the living room. I pecked his cheek before heading to the kitchen to make some toast for myself.

"Someone's in a good mood this morning, care to share?" Dad said wiggling his eyebrows and a giggled.

"Michael is picking me in" I checked my watch, "ten minutes", I told him.

For some time dad furrowed his brows and feigned anger. I was confused, I know I haven't told dad about Michael but I'm very sure Henrietta told him. Its normal right?

Then he smiled and when he spoke I was surprised.

"I think I should meet him though, don't worry I'd just scare him a little", he said to me bringing his index finger and his thumb close.

Just about that time, Michael chose to ring the doorbell.

I have no idea how dad moved from the couch to stand beside me in a split second.

I looked at him like he had grown horns and he smiled like everything was okay. Was it?

I went to get the door but dad beat me to it. Neither of them had met before and I was freaking out.

When dad opened the door the beaming smile on Michael's face disappeared almost immediately.

"Hello Mr. Taylor", he said with everything he could come up with.

Dad just nodded and asked him to step in and shut the door behind him. Michael was nervous, hell I was nervous. What if dad didn't like him?

Dad kept a straight face and spoke, "young man, what is your business with my daughter?'

My eyes were practically bulging out of their sockets. I didn't expect that to be his first question.

"Um I really like her sir, I am very serious about her, you don't have anything to worry about", he smile nervously.

I was blushing at what he said. He was looking straight into my eyes when he said all that.

"It's a pleasure to meet you sir, Danny has told me a lot about you", he held out his hand for dad to shake.

And dad did shake his hand longer that he should have.

Michael's face was turning red which had me confused. Dad's grip on his hand was tighter than it should have been.

"Good, because if anything happens to her, even if she cries you're as good as dead, do I make myself clear", he said and Michael nodded. His hand was turning purple with each second more.

His eyes kept drifting between me and his hand. Silently as king for help.

Dad just stood there with a straight face like nothing was going on. It was awkward and the tension was growing thicker and thicker.

"Dad, we're going to be late for work", I put my hand on Michael's hand just in time for dad to release it from his grip.

I gulped at the sight of his hand. It looked very pale, that grip most likely restricted the blood flow.

Dad looked at me a glint of mischief in his eyes as his lips turned upward into a chuckle.

"Sorry pumpkin, I just wanted to get to know your friend more", he smiled and placed a kiss on my temple.

"Nice to meet you though, I think we should do this another time", he said to Michael.

"Um sure sir", he replid with his signature smile.

We looked very awkward standing there doing nothing and saying nothing.

"See you later dad, love you", I said to dad as I grabbed Michael by the arm and led him out the door.

"Shall we", I look at him.

"Yes, we most definitely shall", he chuckled and led me to his car.

I went to open the door but he quickly crossed me to hold it open for me.

"Someone's being a gentleman", I said sarcastically to which he laughed humorously, "your chariot awaits", he told me as I sat inside for him to shut the door and run to his side.

The ride was quiet, a bit awkward but it was okay.

A/N: Another chapter is done, sorry for the late update. Please vote if you enjoyed the chapter and tell me what you think. I appreciate it very much.
Till next time. Stay safe

K.S