The Baby Plan

Courting & Red Roses

"Alright, let's eat!" Owen clapped his hands together as he licked his lips. He walked toward the huge bowl of food.

Odette walked in front of him with her hands at her hips. "Not yet."

He immediately frowned. "W-what? We're all here!"

"Not everyone." Olivia brought up with a mischievous smirk on her face.

"Oh crap." Elliot knew that face. "What did you do?"

That's when Riley walked down the stairs, she was in a sky blue dress. It was perfect for her, the dress flowed nicely making her look youthful but not too young. Her hair was curled with the some of it pulled back so that her bright blue eyes could be seen. Her make up was simple, Odette and Olivia wanted to make sure her natural beauty out shined everything else.

"Why are you dressed like that?" Elliot grimaced once he looked at sister.

Before she could answer the door bell rang and she skipped happily to the door but before she opened it she turned to everyone. "Please all behave yourselves." Her eyes darted to Elliot as she harden her stare. "Especially you."

He was taken back. "What is that supposed to mean?"

Everyone awaited for whoever was waiting on the other side of the door. They all looked foolish, peeking from the kitchen.

That's when Riley pulled the door open and there revealed a handsome young man in a long button up shirt with a light blue tie around his neck, in his hand were a bouquet of roses. All the guys jaws fell to the floor once they realized why Odette had made Beef Stroganoff and why Riley was so dressed up.

"Who is that little twerp?" Owen hissed with large eyes towards Olivia and Odette.

Olivia hit his arm and glowered. "Shut up, he's right there." She whispered.

"I don't trust him, he needs to go home." Paul added angrily.

"You two are crazy. What makes you think Riley can bring that thing over?" Elliot was the most furious among the three men.

Suddenly they began to argue in the most quietest way possible, angry whispers leaving their lips as they huddled in a circle.

"Ahem." Riley said loudly as they both entered the kitchen.

They broke from their circle abruptly and tried their best to act natural but failed miserably.

"This is Alexander, my friend." She introduced him while she held the bouquet of roses in her hands.

He waved nervously, noticing the death glares that he was getting by the three males.

"This is Odette." She pointed to her. "I live here with her family."

He smiled and shook her hand. "You have a beautiful home."

Odette smiled lightly at him, impressed by his manners. "Thank you-"

"How nice." Paul spoke up, interrupting Odette. "I'm Paul." He brought his hand out and looked at Alexander firmly.

Riley frowned. "He's Odette's husband."

Alexander winced at his tight grip on his hand. "Very lovely home, sir." He managed to croak out.

He nodded and let go of his hand.

"This is Owen and Elliot." Riley spoke quickly, knowing that these two wouldn't go easy on Alexander. She wanted to get this part over.