Her Fear Of Falling Again

Chapter 18

It was finally Saturday, the day Cassie has been anticipating. She was nervous about meeting Sebastian's family in an intimate setting. "Hey, you okay?" Sebastian asked with one hand still on the steering wheel, he took hers and placed a soft kiss on the back of it and placed it on his chest hoping the gesture would relax her a little. "I'm fine, just nervous. The last time I met a boyfriend's family, I was a senior in high school." She says.

"Oh, I'm your boyfriend now?" Sebastian asked in surprise as he glanced between her and the road. A wide smile spread across his face forming his dimples. Cassie immediately pulled her hand from his realizing what she just said, she was flustered. "I meant like.. you know.. arrrghh" She couldn't find the right words to describe her mistake and was now just embarrassed by the whole thing. She hid her face in the palm of both her hands as she knew it was too early to be referring to him as her boyfriend. 

Sebastian was enjoying himself watching her squirm as he pulled her hands away from her face and took the same hand back into his, placing another smooch. He didn't push the boyfriend topic any further as he felt that it was a tad too soon to call this a relationship. Sebastian knew he had strong feelings for Cassie, but he had spent the majority of the time chasing her, than actually getting to know her. He wanted to take things slow before he was certain, that she was who he wanted to be with.

"Cassie can sit here with me, I have so many questions to ask her." Says Ally, Sebastian's 15-year-old niece, as she pulled out the chair next to her. They were about to have dinner at the large family table with Sebastian's sister Lisa, her husband Ronald, and their two teen daughters 15-year-old Ally, which is short for Alison, and 13-year-old Zoey. Cassie obliged and took the seat next to Ally as Sebastian sat Infront of her giving her a wink.

"So, what questions do you have for me?" Cassie asked as she took a sip of her wine, the family was now done with the pleasantries and everyone was now halfway into the dinner that Lisa had made. "I've watched a few of your movies, I told mum I know you when I heard your name and she didn't believe me," Ally says. Cassie began to feel her heart race and sweat form, as she wondered if the kids had ever heard or seen the tape. "I had no idea you were an actress Cassie! Sebastian never told us." Lisa says. "Well..." Cassie was struggling to find the words. The conversation had taken a turn to this so quickly "What made you get into law? Was Hollywood too much drama?" Lisa continued. "heh, you could say that." Cassie said nervously.

"Last night mum and I watched 'The Truth', The one with Jake Reynolds, I told her you guys use to date and then I guess you broke up, did you meet on that movie set?" Ally asked again aggressively as any fan would. Cassie opened her mouth but no words were coming out. She just wanted to get out of there but knew it would be rude. Thank goodness Sebastian had noticed her distress and jumped to her rescue. 

"Ally, are you seriously going to ask her about past relationships when she's clearly dating me now? I know I'm no Hollywood actor but I'm pretty sure I'm a better catch." He teases. To which Ally rolled her eyes, "Fine". She says in defeat as she goes back to eating her dinner. "But why don't you want to act anymore Cassie?" Ronald asked. It was starting to look like they were never going to drop this topic. "She actually took a break to do something different and I honestly think Charles firm is fortunate to have you. You're a pretty damn good lawyer," Sebastian says, looking her straight in the eye. "Thank you." She says softly. He knew her  "thank you" was not for the compliment but more so for saving her from a panic attack.

It was almost 10 at night when they had left Lisa and Ronald's place. Cassie had enjoyed spending time with the family as they played board games, and chatted after dinner. Cassie had not realized what time it was until Sebastian had called it. "We really enjoyed having you here Cassie. This is wonderful and we hope this happens again soon." Lisa says.