Sounds like a Fantasy

Chapter 38

A/N: Hi everyone!! I just wanted to stop in really quick before you start reading to dedicate this new chapter to Starlight623 (from FanFiction.Net)!! You are one of my avid readers that comments on just about everything! It makes me the happiest writer in the world!!

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Addison's POV

"So you're dad knew?" I questioned as we walked, my hand up in front of us to stare at the gorgeous ring resting on my finger. The perfect balance of glamour and daintiness. The white gold princess band with the single carat diamond mounted between three smaller diamonds on either side. Zed shrugged.

"He's known it was coming for a while, just, not specifically today. Though I think he had a hunch." Zed smiled down at me. I smile fondly and return my ringed finger to my chest as I lean into Zed's shoulder affectionately.

"I can't wait to tell everyone. They're gonna freak!" I say with a giggle. Zed chuckles too.

"Definitely! Let's get it out to our parents first though." He suggested. I nod in agreement and we continue the rest of the walk in content silence.

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Mom noticed the new piece of jewelry almost immediately, rushing us for cries and hugs. Dad shook Zed's hand and hugged me too before consoling my mother. Though I can tell my dad is more tense around us today.

My guess is because of what happened at Zed's check up. He probably watched the security cameras from the observation room and saw everything. I sigh and Zed wraps an arm around my waist for comfort. I smile up at him before we follow my parents into the dining room.

"We'll need to start planning the wedding very soon! Are you wanting to have it before the baby is born? Oh, you don't know how happy it makes me that you don't want to have the baby out of wedlock!" Mom rants excitedly. Her last statement leaving a bad taste in my mouth and Zed's light squeeze of my hand tells me I'm actually glaring.

"That's actually not the reason we came over here today. We need to talk." I correct. They look at each other in concern then nod.

"You're right. We do need to talk." Dad agrees, his firm tone makes my already simmering anger bubble up dangerously close to the edge. "Listen kids," That was it. It boiled over. But I grit my teeth to keep quiet so he can finish. "I am fully supportive of your relationship and I want both of you to be happy, but I also want you to be safe."

"That statement right there tells me you don't trust our judgement. And you still hold prejudice against Zed for his Zombieism." I accuse. Dad gapes at me.

"What are you-? How could you say-?" He stopped and closed his eyes to collect himself. When he reopened his eyes, they were softer. "No, Addison, I don't hold any prejudice against Zed or any other zombies. Not anymore." He assured me. I raise an opposing brow at him. He sighs.

"I know it's hard to see it from my perspective, but try to understand, it's much harder for me to just ignore safety procedures on a hunch." He explained.

"It's not a hunch Dad." I argue, trying my best not to sound disrespectful. "Zed has proven time and time again that his zombie would never hurt me." I glance over at him. His features displaying the slight worry I can already feel. I grab his hand and drop my eyes to the table cloth as I turn back towards my parents, not really wanting to see their reactions but I lift my eyes anyways.

"There's actually something that I haven't been completely honest about." I start.

"We haven't been honest about." Zed corrects, showing he's taking just as much blame as I am.