Love Blossoms

Chapter 2

Wow, in one week I was going to meet someone that is going to change my life. I was going to meet my future wife. I could not believe that they were able to find me a match. I sure that they could not find me someone. But I had faith in the experts. I gave them what I was looking for and I know that they did it. Today is the day my life changes for the better.

I walked into my grandfather's house to meet up with my family. I could not wait to tell them the news. I walked into the kitchen to be greeted by my mother. She was cooking for our family dinner that we do every Friday.

"Helia my boy, you are home." My grandfather Saladin greeted me.

"Yeah, I would not miss family dinner for the world. This is tradition." I said sitting down right next to him at the table.

Our family was a large group. There was my mother and father, then there was my two uncles and their families, and last but not least my grandfather. We were a mix of different personalities. Even though the differences, we all can still come together as a family.

My mother and aunts placed the food onto the table. We all sat down and started to chat. I waited for everyone to settle in. My grandfather watched me while everyone went on with their business. I smiled at him to reassure him that everything was alright.

"Could I have everyone's attention? I have some news to share with everyone." I started to speak. I wanted to word everything correctly. "You know how I have been in this experiment," I looked toward everyone to see nodded and some of them saying yes.

"What is it my boy? Were you picked to continue?" Saladin asked.

"Yes I was. They have found me a match and I am going to be getting married in one week." I expressed with happiness.

Everyone did not say a word. They did not know what to say. I could see some shocked faces and others that that were a mix of emotions. I sat in silence for a few minutes. I looked over to my grandfather. He was the man that I look up to. I wanted to know what he was thinking.

"That is amazing son. Wow, you are going to be getting married." Saladin said patting me on the back.

"Wow Helia. My little boy is going to be a married man soon." My mother expressed.

"Who is going to lucky lady?" My father asked.

"That's the thing," I paused thinking on how to word this correctly. "I will not know who my wife to be is until the wedding day." I explained to them.

"Wow, now that is an adventure my boy!" My grandfather stated with a reassuring smile.

"Whatever you decide to do. We are behind you one hundred percent. We cannot wait to meet your wife and have a new addition to the family." My mother said getting up hugging me. "Have you told your friends yet?"

"Not yet. I thought it would be best if I told my family first. I wanted to know that all of you understood my decision first. Most of my friends know of what is going on and have been through the ride with me. I am meeting up with them all tomorrow to share the news." I explained.

The rest of dinner went well. I answered most of the questions that I could. I could see that my family were excited to be there for me. I was excited to meet my friends tomorrow. I know that they were going to be there for me. I went to bed with a smile on my face. I dreamed of who my wife will be.

I woke up the next morning with a smile. I got out my sketch book to draw my dream. I was inspired to draw something beautiful. I could not wait to meet my friends today. I walked to the café lounge and saw them all sitting on the couches in the corner. I walked up slowly and said,