𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲

20 | Z A C K

I took the last three shopping bags from the boot of dad's car and shut the lit. We had just finished our grocery shopping for the week. Dad and I are responsible for grocery shopping. It strengthens our bond and pull us together while we do our job.

"The weather's so chilly today." Dad mumbled as he opened the front door.

I strolled after him before shutting the door behind me. I noticed something had caught his attention and a crease had formed on his face. He had no intention of moving forward. I followed the direction his eyes were looking and froze at what I saw.

By the counter, Daisy stood next to my mom who was suspiciously gazing at her. She has a long bright green wig and was dressed in a super relaxed outfit.

"They're back at the right time." Mom started. "Zack, your... girlfriend is here."

Dad's bushy eyebrows rose up in a questioning way. "That's new."

I dropped the grocery bags on the counter but my eyes never left hers. She's biting an apple and looking as serene as possible, like she didn't just barged uninviting into my home.

"How long have you being here?" I questioned.

Mom says instead, "that's not how you welcome your guest especially your girlfriend."

Dad chuckled as he arranged the grocery bags. I'm freaking out. It's about seven and we're about to have a family dinner with Kassy and her boyfriend. I can't allow Daisy to ruin a perfect moment like this.

"Mom, Dad, this is..."

Mom halted me by flipping a finger. "We've already introduced each other. Tell me why in the world you think its a good idea to hide such a huge secret." She smirked with her hand propped on a hip.

My eyes widened when I realised what Mom was trying to imply. She caught me with Daisy the first night she came to visit me and I'm pretty sure she has already made up her stubborn mind about my relationship with Daisy. It means there's no backing out. I have to act along with Daisy as the 'boyfriend'.

Dad wrapped an arm around Mom's shoulder as they stare at us. "Odd but cute."

Daisy offered a handshake with a compassionate smile. "Nice to meet you, Dr Hudson. I heard a lot of positive things about you from around town. It must be surprising to find out your boy is dating a girl like me."

His grin was ear to ear. "Quite different from what I thought his first girlfriend would look like. It's astonishing I heard nothing about you."

Daisy shrugged carelessly. "I know. Zack is a very good, disciplined boy. I'm pretty sure he's afraid to telling his parents about dating a girl with bold personality and weird hair color choice."

"He's right here." I reminded them.

My parents laughed and their eyes gleamed with pure amusement at Daisy. It's obvious she has fabricated a good impression on them which wasn't surprising. She didn't try to win their hearts but instead chose to be who she wants. She eventually won their hearts accidentally which made everything fall into place.

"Thanks for the visit but I think it's too late for you. You need to go..."

"That's disrespectful of you, Zack." Mom warned before turning back to Daisy. "Please join us for dinner."

"I definitely agree with my wife. We'd love to get to know you since our boy refused to man up and inform us about you but of course, if your parents agreed."

I Stared at Daisy and gave her a silent negative expression. I want her gone because I don't want to add more complications than we already have. What if she mistakenly reveal the secret? Sure enough, Daisy always chooses the right answers.