Jasmin's POV
It's been three weeks since we moved in. I'm still getting used to it. "Get ready. We're going somewhere, just you and me." My mama says as she walks to the door with keys in her hands.
I get ready and get in the car where she's waiting for me. After quite a drive, we end up at a restaurant.
She parks the car and we get out. After going in, we get situated. "So, how are you feeling?" She questions me.
"I'm feelin' alright." Our food comes, and it's placed on the table. I begin to eat. "How are things with you and Do?"
"I'm warming up to her....I guess. I still need to get used to her. Why are we here?"
"Because I figured you'd want some mother-daughter time, just you and me, since I know that's what you're used to."
"Uh, thanks." Awkward silence passes by until I break it. "So are you really gonna marry Joan Chi eventually?" I say uneasily, raising a brow.
"Yes, but somewhere along the line. We're not doing it now because we need you to adjust first."
"I'm still against it." I say firmly with a frown. "It's gonna happen whether you like it or not. You are my child, I'm not yours."
I slam my fork onto my plate. "Have you ever even thought to consider my feelings? I don't want a stupid stepsister. How can you just try to force these people into my life?" I say angrily.
"Stop right now. These people are looking at us now. You're making a scene." She says lowly and sternly, frowning at me.
"I'll be in the car." I coldly say. I get up from the table and exit the building, getting into the car.
.....
The car ride back was awkward and tension-filled, silence looming through the air.
Do Chi comes into my room. "Do Chi, what did I tell you about knocking? You can't just keep doing this."
She sits next to me and wraps her arms around me, nuzzling her head in the crook of my neck.
"Do Chi, what are you doing?" "Just cuuuddling." "B-But why, though?" "Because we're gonna be stepsisters, so we need to get closer."
"Do Chi....." "So you don't like it?" She says, looking up at me with her doe eyes, her arms still wrapped around me.
"I-I'm not saying that." "So you do like it?," She smirks. "I'm not hearing a no." She smiles.
"Do Chi....." "Come on, Jasmin. Just cuddle me back. What's the harm?" "Ugh, fine." I say, slightly rolling my eyes at the fact that I always give in to her, even though I don't know why.
I wrap my arms around her as well. I'll admit, it feels.....nice.
.....
"Family time." My mama calls out. We all gather in the living room for a movie.
At some point in the movie, Do Chi goes to the kitchen. My eyes glue themselves to her momentarily.
She comes back and snuggles under the blanket with me, her arms around me as she gently rubs my side.
"What are you doing?" I whisper to her as I look at her with a worried look. "It's harmless. Plus, they can't see us." She whispers back with a smile.
Her hand moves to my thigh. This is gonna be a long movie.
