Heart Beats ✔

Chapter 16

My heart was hammering in my chest because of how nervous I felt, as I got up to answer the door. Already knowing it is Xavier. This is going to be so interesting. I open the door and see a very concerned looking Xavier, with his eyebrows knitted together.

" Lyla. Is everything okay?" He asks and I smile.

" Yes. A bit of a surprise though." I reply, letting him in and shutting the door.

" What is?" He asks and my dad enters the room as soon as the question leaves his mouth.

       Xavier's eyes widen in shock. My dad looks between us with a knowing smile and looks to Xavier with pride. My mom looks at Xavier and smiles.

" Xavier? I haven't seen you in forever!" My mother says and gives him a hug. My eyebrows automatically raise in confusion. They know each other?

" Yes." He smiled. " Nice to see you again Amy." He adds.

       She smiles at him before stepping back. I don't remember them meeting but oh well. Apparently I've been oblivious to a lot of things in my life. Like how in the world could I not know that my father wasn't actually murdered? I shake my head to ignore all the depressing thoughts.

"Xavier." My dad greets with a small nod.

" Richard." Xavier says back. " I thought.." He says quietly with a hint of sadness in his voice. My dad nods before speaking;

" Yes, I know. I'll explain everything."

        As we all sit in the living room. My parents explain everything to me about how they know Xavier, about all the supernatural world, they tell me about Ren. Xavier explains himself too and my head is overwhelmed by all this new knowledge. There's no point in not accepting the truth rather it's crazy or not.

" So you're back for good?" Xavier smiles.

        My dad nods with a smile. I've missed my dad so much. We're definitely going to be having some father daughter bonding time in the near future. We all stay silent for a few minutes just looking to each other.

" I can't believe Ren just used you like that." Xavier's tells my dad, anger evident in his eyes and voice.

" I know, but at least it's all over now. I'm glad to be home." Dad says quietly. 

         My mother and I smile. We're definitely glad he's back home and safe. While they're were explaining everything to me, my dad let me know that I do have part seer in me. Which explains those dreams I had.

" Who's hungry?" My mom says smiling and getting up. " I say we all drink some fancy wine and have a huge dinner." She grins.

       We all nod in agreement and I help with my mom in the kitchen while Xavier and my dad catch up. Luckily my mom had chicken thawing and always has some wine stocked back for special occasions.

" How about creamy parmesan garlic mushroom chicken and buttered rolls on the side ?" She's asks, getting the ingredients. I shrug with a smile. Although I'm not a fan of mushrooms, I know my mom loves them and I can handle them.

" Sounds great." I smile and she's nods.

" Here's the wine." She smiles. I look at the lable, Château Marjosse.

" Nice." I say with a smile.

" For this occasion, even you can have some." She says quietly. " But only one glass." She giggles. I laugh with her.

           I love seeing my mom this happy. It makes me happy to see her smiling and knowing it's because my dad. They really love each other. The word love suddenly makes me think of Xavier, causing me to peek into the living room. I see Xavier smiling and a smile forms on my face. He's so handsome, and his smile. His smile is probably the best thing in the world, or at least one of them.

" You like him." My mom says suddenly making me jump.

" W-what?" I stutter. She's gives me a knowing smile.

" Xavier. You like him, maybe more." She says. A blush immediately covers my pale cheeks.

" I guess...." I say while cutting up the garlic. She nods.

" That's good." She says. I raise a brow at her.

" It is?" I ask and she nods.

" I approve, and I bet your dad would too." She smiles. My face heats up more as I blush.

" Oh." I say quietly.

      Moving on to get the rollds out and butter them, we stay silent and every now and then I catch myself looking to Xavier. I should talk to him about how I feel, but why is it so hard? Why do I fear rejection? I guess everyone does. I just feel like the way j feel for him is more than just a meaningless crush.

" Lyla, will you set the plates and glasses on the table? This recipe only takes about 30 minutes for everything to cook thoroughly." My mom asks.

" Sure."

       I get the silverware out and fold them into the napkins to make it look fancy. Then I set out four plates, along with four wine glasses. In my whole 18 years of life, I've only drunk alcohol once. So I'm kind of surprised my mom is letting me drink some but I understand.

" Thanks dear. You can go back to the living room if you want. " Mom says with a genuine smile.

          I nod, going into the living room and sitting with Xavier on the couch. Him and my dad smile at me as I sit and I smile back. Xavier scoots closer to me while him and my dad keep chatting about who knows what. His leg is right against mine and another smile forms on my lips.

My phone starts ringing and I see Daisys name. I quickly answer.

" Hello?" I say.

" Hey Lyla, I was calling to check up on you. Also I'm giving you the next two days off because you sounded so stressed earlier." She says sweetly. I smile.

" Thank you Daisy. I appreciate it. Everything is okay now though. Just lots of family situations." I say quietly.

" Oh okay dear, I understand. You'll start back on Monday." She smiles. " Tweleve to Five." She adds. I smile. I have the weekend off, considering today is Friday.

            We talk a few more seconds then hang up. Life seems so perfect right now. Once dinner is ready we all crowd into the dining room. Mom has just finished pouring the wine into all our cups. As we all sit we say a blessing before continuing. Then we dive in.

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