The Night We Met

Chapter 12-Family Approvals

Isabella's POV
"what deal?" Jenny spoke with a confused expression on her face. I bit my lip in nervousness as i quickly thought of a response skimming through my brain 

"The deal of the venue" Nicholas said taking a step forward.

Both me and Jenny looked at him equally confused and he hesitated in elaborating his words.

"The thing um-Jenny- basically me and Isabella" Nicholas started to speak but stopped short

"Can you keep this a secret?" He whispered to Jenny who came closer and nodded in excitement. I looked at Nicholas still confused

"Me and Isabella decided to get married" he said almost a whisper and jenny squealed in excitement. I jerked away from them as her shout made my ears ring and i had to take a moment to hold myself

"NO WAY!" Jenny spoke in pure excitement pulling me and Nicholas in a sudden hug. Our foreheads collided and i looked him in his eyes.

His eyes were warm and sincere, showing almost no expression.

Jenny quickly let us go and started running away in the opposite direction

"Jenny, secret" i shouted behind her and she raised her thumb in agreement before she took off to running somewhere again.

I looked at Nicholas who stood calmly beside me

"What" he spoke as he looked at me staring at him

"Why did you have to say that to her??" I said annoyed and he shrugged

"What else was i supposed to say?" Nicholas defended himself and i sighed heavily

"Nicholas you're so impatient" i said honestly

"I'm sorry but this company means more to me and if i can speed up things to inherit whats rightfully mine, then yes i am impatient" he said in a sarcastic tone and i turned away annoyed

We signed the deal just yesterday and he's already making such a fuss around me.

"I will meet you in 8 days okay?" Nicholas said looking at his watch

"Whats in 8 days?" I asked him clueless

"We're meeting my parents" he said and walked away without waiting for a response

The rest of the days passed by in a blur until it was the day- i was finally meeting his family.

I sat in front of the mirror as i brushed my hair lost in my thoughts.

I didn't know what to do. Mom was bought home two days ago and she was very well. She was improving and that made me happy.

I heard my phone vibrating and picked it up without looking at the caller ID

"Isabella get ready, I'm going to pick you up in 10" A familiar voice spoke and it took me a second to get hold of his words

"What where?" I asked him as i quickly got up rushing through my things

"You will know" he said and ended the call

Nicholas's POV
"What about this?" Carlos showed me another ring and i nodded in disagreement

"Why is it so hard to decide? This is everything matching your taste" Carlos said frustratedly

"They just don't match her. If i am spending money on something like that, it should at least match my standards and her taste" i said and he nodded while browsing through another pair of rings

"This one?" He showed me a picture and i looked at the ring.

"This is it" i said as i got up and he sighed in relief.

Let's go now

I drove to Isabella's house and waited until she got down. She opened the front door and came out wearing a beautifully patterned sundress. She got in the car and we drove off

"Where are we going?" She asked but I didn't tell her.

We soon reached the boutique and got out of the car.

"Why are we here?" She asked as she looked at the fancy boutique in front of her

"To pick out a dress for you to wear for the dinner" i said and offered her my hand. She hesitated but took it and we made our way inside

The assistant guided Isabella to the changing room so she could try on the dresses i shortlisted.

The curtains opened to reveal a shy Isabella fixing the mid-length black puff sleeved dress she was wearing.

I glanced at her with eyes of admiration but her expressions looked uncomfortable

"Maybe another one?" I told the assistant and Isabella smiled in relief

They went back inside and closed the curtains as i waited patiently. The curtains opened again and this time Isabella wore a knee length blue sleeveless dress that made her look pretty.

"Maybe another one?" I said again. These dresses are pretty but none of them please my eyes, i thought as they got her changed in another one

I picked up the coffee cup in the meantime and soon the curtains once again opened with Isabella stepping out.

I glanced at her and then back at my coffee but my eyes travelled back to her. The time seemed to stop as my eyes looked at her. The square neckline split-hem midi dress she was wearing looked perfect on her. The dusty blue color of the dress went with her skin tone perfectly and gave her body a touch that seemed like the color was made for her

I blinked my eyes in surprise as my jaw dropped open and i struggled to close it. I admired the dress and her as she shyly looked at me waiting for my remark. My eyes fixated themselves on her sight as if i could look at her forever

"Lets take this one" i said clearing my throat  and the assistant smiled then politely led us to the desk.

"Sir this is what you asked for" The assistant passed me a box opening it for me.

The box revealed a beautiful stone shaped diamond pendant shining brightly

Isabella gasped in admiration and i took out the pendant carefully.

"Isn't this too much for a single act?" Isabella asked me as i took a step forward to hook the pendant around her neck.

The sudden step caught her off guard and she looked at me in that exact moment, my eyes lingering over her lips and her breathing getting frequent every second. I quickly put the pendant around her neck and took a step back.

"Its not a gift, i am just giving it to someone it looks worthy on" i said giving her a wink and made my way outside.

We made our way to the restaurant and i saw the media lined up.

"Who told them" i shrugged in annoyance and Isabella's eyes widened seeing the crowd.

"They're here for you?" She asked in disbelief

"For us" i said and cleared my throat. I got out of the car and walked to the other side opening the door for her and helping her out.

I held out my hand to her and she gladly accepted it. I firmly held it as she got out and stood beside me. Together we made our way inside the restaurant as several flashes went off along with multiple conversations.

We passed through them and entered the restaurant

"Hello Mr.Cadogan your father is already here" the man behind the desk spoke and i nodded. I glanced at Isabella who was taking deep breaths calming herself down.

"Just be yourself and if you ever feel hesitant to answer something, just look at me and i will handle it for you" i said in a low voice and she nodded.

"Is her mother here?" i asked the man and he nodded in agreement

I held Isabella's hand firmly as the doors opened in front of us