Meant to be His (COMPLETED!)

23 The Shocking Revelation

AMBER'S POV

I had just finished with my online lessons for the day and Jenny also woke up. Just as I finished changing her nappy, my cell phone rang. I knew it would be Damien and so did Jenny as she squealed and started jumping on her bum because he always calls at around the same time. I laughed seeing her expression and picked up the call.

We chatted for a few moments talking about 'nothing' when he told me that his family was coming over for dinner tonight. I panicked thinking about the last moment notice. Mentally thinking about the dishes I could prepare and whether I had all the ingredients, I asked him about the number of people to prepare the dinner for.

Why are you panicking Amber, it's not like you have to be there as well.

It's not like you are meeting Damien's parents tonight.

Take a deep breath and calm down.

The pep talk with myself helped me to calm a little.

It's not that I did not want to meet his family. As much as I want to move forward, I still think it is too soon. I am both ready and not ready at the same time. And meeting his family will be like setting things in stone.

"We will be six in total, including you and Jenny" Damien's voice brought me out of my thoughts.

I was shocked and panicked too.

Is this what I want?

Yes, you know you want to have your own little family.

But am I ready?

Aren't you? You know you have nothing to worry about. You will have Damien with you every step of the way.

I know. I trust him. It's myself I don't trust. What if things don't go right? What if his parents don't like me? What if they don't approve of me? Where would that leave me...and Jenny? What if.....

My thoughts were interrupted by Jenny pulling my hair. And I realized that Damien was still waiting for my answer.

"We...I...Damien, it is a family dinner. We do not want to impose" I said trying to come up with an excuse.

"You won't. I want to introduce you both to my family and I am sure they will love you. Although my mother could be a little difficult sometimes"

"But I have nothing appropriate to wear" and as soon as I said it, I wanted to smack myself in the face.

You know that was a pathetic attempt at an excuse.

Well, I was desperate.

Sure, you were! For once why don't you just stop trying to control everything and just go with the flow.

I just scowled at my inner voice.

"Don't worry sweetheart, there are a few dresses of my sister in the main guestroom that would fit you perfectly. You both are almost the same size. And I am sure she would be happy to lend"

What are you going to do now sweetie? I could imagine my inner self smirking at me with arms crossed at her chest.

I just huffed at her. I wanted to be a brat and stick my tongue out but that would be just plain dumb. So I resisted the urge.

"Umm...okay. If you are sure" mentally thinking about another excuse.

"Yes, I am sure and now no more excuses. I will be back by six. Give Jenny a kiss from me" I groaned inwardly thinking about him laughing to himself about catching my pathetic attempts.