Who Knew

Dinner Time

We walked hand in hand downstairs and my parents looked pretty confused to what was going on.

"I'm gonna properly introduced myself again. I am Winnie's boyfriend, Tyler Smith. Nice to meet you, Mr and Mrs Miller." My Mum then directed her attention to me and gave the 'So that's what you've been up to when I'm gone' look. 

"Oh Boyfriend! Why didn't you tell me just now Tyler! Are you free tonight?"

"Mum."

"Wanna stay for dinner?"

"Mum......!"

"What sweetie? I can't let your handsome boyfriend go hungry." I was screaming internally, hoping she would stop whatever she's doing. Why was this whole thing turning into a meet and greet session? But instead of a public figure, it was Tyler. And crossed fingers that it doesn't turn into an interrogation.

"Well......I don't know Mrs Miller......"

"You know I would love to have you eating with us! So I'll take that as a 'yes' that you're staying for dinner! And if you don't mind, I'll treat you like my own son since I don't have one. I'm gonna go out and buy some groceries with your Dad, Winnie. Bye, new son and daughter!"

With that, they left. The both of us stood in silent. I was practically speechless.

"Is your Mum always like that?" I shrugged. I don't even know what she's thinking sometimes. 

"I think I've got your Mum on my side. Now that's left is your Dad. I don't think he seemed to like me though......"

"Silly. I'm sure he likes you just like how my Mum does. Don't worry too much."

"I hope so......"

[Tyler's POV]
"Dinner's readyyyy kids! Honey stop reading and get over here!" 

First dinner with her parents. The smell of delicious looking food and wow there's quite a lot of food for just 4 people......

"Honey, why did you cook so much? How are we gonna finished it?" 

"We are, with the help of Tyler. Come sit down Tyler!" She gave me the warmest mother-like smile and of course, I smiled back.

"Okay Mrs Miller." Just before I sat down, Winnie's Dad glanced over to me and looked back to his plate. I felt a little uncomfortable to how cold he was to me. The smile on my face slowly disappeared as I sank down in my seat. 

"Here have some of these Tyler!" 

"Oh thank you Mrs Miller." Been long since I had a proper dinner with my parents. Most of the times, they're always not around at home. My Mum would always place food onto my plate when we're at the table. And this familiar feeling seemed to be back. A mother's love. I decided to do the same back for Winnie's Mum as well as Winnie. I wanted to do the same thing to Mr Miller too but......

"Have some of these Mr Miller." 

"I have hands I can take them myself." 

"Oh okay then......" I slowly redrew my arms and put the food on my plate instead. Now, I can tell for sure he doesn't really like me. But, I'm sure I can change his mind somehow.

"Honey. Don't be rude to our guest." Without replying, he continued to eat his food. 

"How's the food Tyler? Is everything to your liking?"

"Oh it's great Mrs Miller. I love it a lot,"I said while scooping up and putting it into my mouth. 

"So......I'm a little bit curious. How did you two met? And what do you like about my daughter? Have you thought about what's your next step afterwards?"