My Obsession

Chapter 12

We don't even make it up the steps before my parents swing the door open.
"LIAM!! I missed you!!" My mom squeals as she squeezes me as tight as she can. "And you must be Anastasia! Can I hug you?" She's bouncing with excitement, waiting for her answer.
"Oh, yea, that's fine." Anastasia says as she starts to blush. I love it when she does that. She's so beautiful.
"Hey buddy," my dad says and sqeezes me too. "I'm so glad you're here for a couple of days."
He reaches his hand out to Anastasia. "Nice to meet you. You'll be sleeping in separate rooms, of course." He says as they shake hands.
"Oh, yes, sir. Of course." She mumbles through, putting her head down, clearly ready to crawl in a hole.
"Nah, I'm just fucking with you." He laughs. "You guys are adults. I know what happens. As long as you're safe."
"Dad, seriously. We get it, thanks." I shake my head at him.
"Mark, don't say stupid shit to the kids, dear. Leave the poor girl alone."

After we get our stuff settled in the room, it's already time for dinner.
"Sorry if my parents bothered you. They can be a lot sometimes, but I love them. I wouldn't want it any other way."
"It's ok. They're cute. And they seem like they really love each other and you. I wish my parents were more outgoing." She sighs, and I feel like something hit a nerve. She'll talk to me about it when she's ready.

"Wow, it smells amazing in here." Anastasia says as we walk into the kitchen. My dad is setting the table while my mom puts the food on it.
"Thank you! I put a roast in the crock pot this morning, so it would be nice and tender when you guys got here. I made mashed potatoes and rolls, and there's carrots in the roast, too."
The girls sit at the table, and Dad and I get everyone drinks.
"Delicious as always, babe." Dad says and winks at mom.
"Thank you, but you're not getting any tonight, sorry." Mom says.
"Guys, really? Sorry, Anastasia, my parents have no boundaries."
"That's ok." She says, cheeks already red. "Dinner really is amazing. Thank you so much."
"You're welcome. I'm glad you like it! I put soda in it so it breaks it down more. I don't know if it actually does anything, but I've been using it for years."

After dinner, I start clearing the table. "Do you guys want to watch a movie?" Mom asks.
"Leave them alone, Annie. They've been driving all and probably want to sleep. Besides, it's your bedtime already. You'd probably fall asleep fifteen minutes in." She glares at him but turns the TV off.
"We can all do something tomorrow, mom. Promise."
We all say good night and head to our rooms. I can't help but watch Anastasia as she changes into her pajamas.
"You're so beautiful." I tell her, kissing her forehead. As soon as we lay down, we're both asleep.