World's Worst Boss

Ten

Ding!

The noise had come from the oven, signalling that the lasagna was completed. Denise pulled on her oven mitts and pulled the pan out of it. She then placed the pan on the stove and closed the oven, turning of its circuit.

"Smells wonderful." Selena sniffed. "She is the best cook in the family after all." Dani said chuckling. Agreeing, Demi nodded vigorously. "Too bad you don't eat meat." Denise pouted and hugged Selena from the side. "I know." Selena pouted also.

"Hey." A male voice said. They all turned to a well dressed man, holding a briefcase. "Paul, honey!" She cheered and kissed her husband. "Hey, who's this?" He noticed an extra brunette "Honey, this is Selena, Nick's fiancé." Denise introduced. "Nice to meet you Mr. Jonas." She shook his firm hands. "Likewise." He smiled. "Goody, get cleaned up." Denise clapped. "And tell everyone it's time for dinner." She added. He gave a small nod and exit the room.

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Everyone was seated around the dinner table, excited to have a taste of what Denise had cook. The girls had set the table and placed the food on each and everyone's plate.

There were twelve seats at the table. At the ends were Paul and Denise. Joe and Demi sat together near Paul, Demi holding Katie in her lap. Next to the couple were Frankie and his best friend, Sam, and an empty seat.

On the end next to Denise, sat Kevin, Payton, and Danielle. Alena was put down for a nap, so she was not present. And next to the couple sat Selena and Nick.

"Everything looks great, mom." Nick said as he licked his lips. Denise chuckled. "Thanks honey." She smiled. "Let's pray." Paul said then held Joe's and Nick's hands. Everyone held hands and bowed their heads. Paul prayed an uplifting prayer, and blessed the food. "Amen." He ended with.

Everyone then dug in. Moans of satisfaction here and there, of the food of course. Selena watch everyone enjoyed their meat packed food as she enjoyed her vegetable salad.

"You don't want to try my mom's famous lasagne?" Nick asked. Eyes were now on them. "I don't eat meat, babe." Selena said once again. "But you can't disrespect my mom, she made all this to welcome you." Nick argued. "Nick It's fine." Denise cut in. He looked at his mom and sighed. "If she doesn't eat meat, she doesn't eat meat." Denise smiled.

"Sorry." Selena said sympathetically. Nick looked her way and displayed a small smile. He then pecked her lips and hugged her. "Can I see you out in the hallway, please?" He whispered quietly so only the two can hear. She gave a fake smile and nodded, as if he had said something sweet.

They both stood up. "Excuse us for a minute." Nick said and hauled Selena out of the room. "What are you doing?" He whispered angrily. "I told you I don't like meat." Selena argued. "And I told you you were gonna have to get used to eating meat." He argued back. Selena sighed and frowned.

"Look, the next time she cooks just eat it." He said softly. "Nick I-" Before she continued her sentence, Nick cut in. "I know you don't eat meat, but you agreed to this. Don't you want the sports section and the raise?" He teased. She sighed once again and nodded. "Okay." She smiled slightly. "Good." He said joyfully and pecked her lips.

They both stood there shocked. Eyes widen and mouth agape. "That was just practice...." He said awkwardly and gave her a soft punch to the shoulder. Selena still stood there awkwardly. Nick scratched his neck and smiled. "Okay, let's get back... to dinner." He spoke then walked into the dinning room. Selena followed and took her seat.

"Everything alright?" Denise asked. Nick put on a fake smile and nodded. "Never better, mom." He answered then kissed his fiancé's cheek. "Babe you know I'm sensitive there." She giggled. "I know." He winked and kissed her cheek again. Danielle watched in awe. "Selena?" She called, gaining her attention. "Yes Dani?" She giggled. Dani chuckled and asked, "How did Nick propose to you?"