|Knocked Down|

CHAPTER 31

I went downstairs and I was surprised when I saw a lot of food on the breakfast table. Oh God! What is this, sure dad has arranged this. This is so embarrassing.

I got on to the kitchen and saw dad, making fruit salad. I thought I might help him, so I cut some pears into the bowl, but dad made me stop and gestured me to eat the prepared food.

He was definitely hysterical, I poured myself some milk and also for dad. Then he also joined me with a bowl of fruits and served it to both.

We both ate the food quietly.

"Don't you expect to talk to Derry?" I raised a question while sipping on the milk.

"They will be here at 11 am, be ready and don't worry about the Lunch. Penelope will take care of it." I chocked on my milk just like that. Derry and his parents, I can't even argue. It was natural that they would come to know about this someday.

OK, I lost my enthusiasm and took off to my room.

"Uh-Huh not so easy, finish your breakfast then you may go." I glared at him but it is of no use, he is doing all this for his daughter and grandchild though.

I got ready as they would be here anytime. I showered for an hour which costed me in a lot of waste of time. I wore a denim pinafore dress through which my little tummy was poking.

I braided my hair from the front and kept the rest open.

I was startled by the sound of my doorbell ringing and also dad, welcoming them.

They are here what would they think about this whole situation, What would Rekarta think about me?

I silently moved to the living room where I saw Derry's parents. Therefore they all looked at me, Derry got up and wow this man never  gives rise to miss any recourse to surprise everyone.

He strides towards me with the most marvelous smile, his eyes glistening, and brushing the hair that fell on his stares and that cute action to set them back with his long fingers. Wearing black trousers, a black satin-like shirt and a black suit, this guy has won 50% approval from my dad for sure.

Dad retains a fondness that is; if you wear a Tux you will automatically become his favourite. Well like everyone looks handsome in a tux and all but this man walking towards me is on another level.

He came to me and snaked his arm around my waist and I was going to yell at him but then he murmured something in my ear.

"Don't fight at least in front of them, they think that we are so in love and all. Please." I sighed and almost forgot that I was mad at this boy because his presence is so intoxicating. I glared at him but then changed my expression and amplified a smile and moved towards our parents.

I sat with Derry and dad was now precisely glaring at us.

"Kids, you are very repulsive these days, you should be cautious about these things.

But I'm really happy for them, that they found their love at a very young age and of course we all are going to become grandparents. Yoohoo! We all were just shocked." What are you saying Rekarta?

"Your mum will bring a nightmare to us." I mumbled in Derry's ear. I glanced at my dad, OOPs he looked almost pissed off.

"What now, Mr Williamson?" Dad inquired Derrys father.

"Dereck will be joining Joy Division and you don't need to worry about Veronica, well take care of her Mr Tiago." David confessed as formally as he could.

"No, No I don't have problem with care and all but, Ron deliberately wished to join in Empire Industries and You see she is almost excellent for that spot." My dad said stating his fact.

"I don't have a problem with Ron doing a job because both our fields are different like yours is a shipping chain and ours is gaming. But as of now, she needs rest and care." Is this the same man who was mean to me that day?

"Well then Mr Tiago I guess its time to alter our friendship into a relation then." David said.

"I guess so Mr Williamson but are they ready?" all three pair of eyes were now on us.

Derry squeezed my palm reminding me he will be always by my side and we need to go as our parents need us.

With a long pause and a sigh Derry looked at me " I guess we are ready and as a matter of fact we don't want any scandles regarding our pregnancy, I know it's too early for us both and we both are sorry because we dragged you in this situation. So before that we wanted to be sure that you all are not mad at us? "

I looked at him did he say 'our pregnancy'? how can someone be this pure and adorable but still I'm mad at him.

Derry is trying so hard to tie all knots and situations for that I'm indebted to him.
There's a little piece of me that says to forgive Derry and give him all the love I have bottled inside me.

"Well Mr Dereck, saying that yes I'm a little mad because this all happened to my daughter even though she is bound to marry a person in her future but I don't think it's a right age for you both to start a family but your fates were different.
You both must feel sorry for being repulsive but tables cannot be flipped now, can they?
So you both stop blaming eachother. What is done is done.
Be ready for the coming Sunday we are going to visit our family." Dad said all the facts as both the parents wanted speak and saw Rekarta flashing the same at us.
The coming Sunday: the dreadful day  and we are visiting.

"New York"
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Climax is on its way buddies.
So thank you so much for bearing with me and for even giving this book a try.
Please stay safe and I love you all<3