In My Dreams

Chapter 41: Permission

Liam's POV

I stood in front of the door of Claire's house and closed my eyes to relax myself.

Before courting, dad and mom suggested me to ask permission to Claire's parents - which was nerve-wrecking.

Claire's best friends actually made a girls' night out in purpose to help me. I told them I love Claire and well.....they exploded.

After a few minutes, I pressed the doorbell button and waited. The door was then opened by Anna with a questioning look.

"Liam! I'm sorry, but Claire's not here; Girls' night." she smiled.

I nodded. "It's okay. I really came here to talk to you."

She nodded. "Okay, come in."

We then went to the living room and I saw Claire's dad watching World War Z.

"Mr. Williams," I called.

He then turned his head and smiled. "Liam! How is it going?"

I smiled nervously. "I'm fine. You?"

"Oh, I'm fine. Anyway, what brings you here?"

"Well, I wanted to ask your permission."

He raised his eyebrow with a smile. "Sure. Take a seat." he then gestured the couch and I nodded.

Soon, Anna joined us in the living room and sat on the other couch with Mr. Williams - Nick.

"So, what do you want to ask us?" she asked.

I cleared my throat. "Well...um...I-I just w-want to...err...ask...per-permission," I stammered.

Nick then replied, "What is it son? You look a nervous?"

I cleared my throat once again. "Well...um..."

Anna glared at me. "Didn't catch that..."

I inhaled and exhaled. "Come on, Liam. What is it?" Anna asked.

"M-May I-I court your d-daughter?" I stuttered nervously.

Silence...

They didn't answer or respond. They just looked at me with shocked...and happy looks?

Wha?.....

"Anna...Nick?" I responded, breaking the silence.

Nick then looked at me in the eye. "You like our daughter?"

I chuckled nervously and admitted, "More like...love."

Anna then said, "That's a surprise. Why?"

I closed my eyes and thought...

Tell them the truth.

I opened my eyes slowly and answered, "No words can explain how much I love Claire."

Anna smiled. "How sweet."

I smiled. "Thank you."

Nick's voice then turned louder. "What if my daughter accepts you? What would you do?"

I grinned. "I'd do everything to make her feel special, safe and protected with me. I'd treat her like my own princess. She'd feel like a royalty," I paused.

Then added, "With her own way of course. I don't think Claire is the kind of girl that's fond of glamour and extravagance."

I smiled. "She's different, but....perfect."

I then heard Anna chuckle. "You know, your like...the twentieth suitor of Claire."

My eyed widened. I gasped. "Twentieth?!"

Nick nodded. "But first who first asked permission to us, her parents." He then smiled.

I nodded. "Really?!"

They nodded. "Yep. Which is impressive," Nick said with a smile.

"Do you really love my daughter?" Anna asked, turning serious.

I nodded a few times. "Yes, very much."

Nick shrugged. "Okay. You are allowed to court her."

Anna threatened,"And if she said yes, don't you dare hurt her."

Nick nodded. "Yes. Because I'd make your life hell."

I nodded back sternly. "I promise."

Anna glared at me. "Don't you dare lose our trust in entrusting our daughter's heart to you."

I smiled. "Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Williams."

They smiled back. "No problem," Nick said.

"Oh, and you have our approval for our daughter," they said in unison.

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AN: Next chapter, the courting!

Love, Love, Love!

-IrahMajulynCamid