A Million Way's To Love You™∽For All Time∽♥Book 5

~Chapter 68~

*Jasmine's Point Of View*

Since the party, Derrek and I have kept in close contact with each other. We haven't made any publications of our relationship status, but rumors are circulating around school that we are dating.

I honestly don't even care what people say anymore. Derrek is the only person whose opinions matter to me, he's such a sweetheart. Even dad likes him (after having three phone conversations with him), that's definitely a plus. That's why I am very elated for this tonight. Derrek is coming over for an official "meet the family dinner".

This was all arranged by yours truly. Dad insisted on onviting Derrek and his parents and little brother over for dinner. Though I am scared because he might be intimidated by the amount of reporters that could be on the look out for juicy news tonight, but he assured me he will be just fine. God I can't wait.

"Princess, are you ready to go? Bill is outside waiting" Dad calls from the other side of my bedroom door.

I glance at my reflection in the mirror, picking at my bouncy curls and fussing with the buttons of my cardigan.

Lifting up my shirt, I examine myself.

Sometimes I feel huge. I don't know why, but after overhearing a conversation between a couple of cheerleaders, I haven't looked at myself the same in the mirror.

They were talking about their dieting and how they remain so skinny, but eat whatever they want. I usually eat whatever without thinking much of it, but when I heard them talking I instantly felt bad and even guilty.

I felt so guilty I even confided in one of the cheerleaders named Amber. She giggled then whispered in my ear her own technique on staying fit. Basically she eats all day, but before bed she forces herself to regurgitate in order to her rid of the fats she just consumed.

I thought it was a disturbing, insane tactic to loose or maintain a steady weight, until I tried it two days ago. Besides the sting it leaves in your throat, I definitely feel lighter afterwards.

I haven't told anyone of my new found dieting craze, especially not my parents or Derrek. They will only try to convince me other wise. This is my body, I'm in charge of it.

"Princess, let's go Jas..." Dad sighs again front the other side of the door.

I release my shirt and inhale deeply before walking towards the door.

"Okay... I'm ready" I smile, walking past my very impatient father.

He shakes his head and points downstairs.

"I'm not even going to ask, just go before you're late. I love you"

I giggle and give him a small wave before jogging down the stairs.

*Marilyn's Point Of View*

So today's the day. Today's the day I decided to confront her. I've waited a long time for this. I wanted to take some time to mentally prepare myself for the confrontation.

I don't want to yell, I don't want to fight, I just want to talk to her and finally gain some understanding and hopefully closure. She owes me that much.

Michael is out on a lunch date with Mister Quincy Jones today. Since we are having dinner with the Maddox's tonight, and mister Quincy Jones was already planned to come Monday (Today), Michael decided to schedule a lunch date for the afternoon then have dinner with the Maddox's tonight.

This worked most definitely in my favor, so today I'm paying Evelyn a little visit.

I am lucky that Michael knows a bit of her schedule (due to his extreme safety procedures for the twins), he wanted to make sure he knows how to contact Evelyn if something should happen to the twins or if something happened to Evelyn.