LOVE AT FIRST GLANCE

46. Exhausted

We drove back to our home.

"Babe the front street lights sure make our front pop. We definitely have loving families and friends. I cannot believe they registered us. I was surprise though Gabby and the Dawson's didn't do a toast. I  know they did one private to them. I am glad we were in the room for that.  Antonio's family is more reserved.  I am glad they are staying a few days in the guest house and your parents are staying with us in the masterbedroom downstairs  that is completed.  The four of us lucked out for sure. We better get sleep. Tomorrow our families are getting together to discuss wedding venue etcetera. I just hope Constance behaves."
" I totally agree. I  cannot believe my parents are swimming this late. Let  me say goodnight and I will be up shortly."

Jay comes upstairs and we cuddle before going to sleep. Its been a long day. We picked his parents up from the airport at noon, Jay and his father went to get his hummer tuned up so his mother and father could borrow the Audi while they are here. I enjoyed my time with Jacqueline. I enjoy my time with her. She is laid back even though she is sophisticated.

Tomorrow arrives. Jay and I are making breakfast for his parents to eat on the patio. Jay is making the Spanish omelettes while I make the toast,  cut up fresh fruit and coffee.

Antonio and I are up with Gabby joining us making breakfast for their parents. Gabby is making chorizo and eggs, while Antonio is teaching me how to make fresh tortillas while the coffee is brewing and the fried cubed seasoned potatoes are cooking. "Maur you and Antonio caught my parents and I off guard by forgoing  your wedding gifts registry. It is nice you two want Jane and Jay's home to be decorated but what about you two?" Antonio's parents walk in.  (Antonio parents will be played by Gloria Stefan and her husband.  I couldn't find picture of their mother. Also Jay's parents will be Celion Dion and her late husband, Rene).
Mijo we agree with Gabby. This is your wedding too." Mami, papi and Gabby. it's like Maur said last night.  Both the main house and guest house are fully decorated. We even donated some of the bedroom,  kitchen, exercise equipment, and living room furniture.  We kept some to give to you too. We will show you what we have in one of the garages after breakfast what we plan on shipping to both your houses.  We are fortunate to be able to give to others. You know Maur and I volunteer and give back to the community.  let's enjoy breakfast and we will show you what we want you to have and show you what I kept from my apartment and brought here."
Jay and his parents are teasing me about my way of cooking the toast.The way I see it worked because my toaster broke and Jay never had one.  I had used the oven to broil it slightly.  We finished breakfast. Jacqueline informed me we were going shopping.  I  just pray she doesn't shop like Maur. I drive and ask her what she is interested in looking.  "Sweetie you and my son need new cookware and a toaster for sure and a espresso machine and maybe a bread maker." I  drive us to bath and beyond. I knew this store would be more her style and taste and it was. " Jane what size of beds are in the guest rooms?"
" They are queen." I  get a cart too because for some reason my future mother in law is going to buy more than what she said.  We walked out of their with pots, pans,  kitchen aid mixer,  bread maker, air fryer,  toaster,sheets   towels and rugs for all the restrooms. I was allowed to.pay for toaster, rugs and air fryer. She paid for everything else. " Jacqueline we are going home now. I am not use to someone buying as much for me and Jay for us. Maur buys me things but we both do it. She has learned not to spend too much or I won't accept it. The only reason I am accepting these is to avoid an argument with your son.  Please don't misunderstand me. I appreciate all you have done for us but please no more or your son and I will be arguing."  "Jane has Jay ever told you about me and my upbringing?"  I nod no. Jane I wasn't born wealthy.  I was like you but worked hard to get my real estate license. I  made a vow that I would make sure Jay was humble but didn't have to worry about paying his bills, living pay check to pay check. I hated that part of my life.  The rich kids made fun of me and bullied me. I  worked hard to get my license and sell homes.  I  met James at a real estate training.  He was the one who was born wealthy.  When he took an interest in me, I was flattered. I didn't make
it easy for him. I am older, raised in a mobile park by my grandmother.  My parents died when I was in elementary school.  My Nani lived off her social security but did odd jobs so I  could have a little pocket change.  I am a well off realtor but working hard and not giving up wasn't in my vocabulary. James and I went to my highschool reunion.  The mean kids are are just  mean adults who are still asses. They saw me like I was glass and afraid to approach me.  I found it amusing a little.  What I trying to say,  please don't allow your pride to get on the way. My in-laws did the same with us too. It wasn't easy accepting items from them either." " Jacqueline thank you for trusting me.  I will accept these without hesitation now.
James and Jay pull behind us. " Jay , James come and help us."  "Mom you sure you left stuff for others. "
  " Very funny. Just help without the lip service. James and I just laughed.  "Jay you get to do the washing of the rugs and towels yourself.  The rest of us are going outside until its ready to go to Maur's and Antonio's place. "  "Oh, now you to put me to work just like in high school. You know I rather do yard work than laundry but fine."  " Oh, my he is such a baby," says Jane.
I took them around the main house to show them the changes.