curveballs

chapter 9

I stepped inside spotting the man who must be our guest moving to take a seat at the dining table. I Gave him a quick small smile while I dropped my keys into the little basket near the coat rack. I looked to my mum to ask her who the dark-haired middle-aged man sitting at the table was. With a dismissal wave, she told me to get changed and come sit before dinner gets cold. Without a second thought, I went to my room dropped the bag and threw on my something suitable.

Throughout the dinner, I sat in silence watching my mum and him exchange laughs and stories. which made me deduce that they were good friends or at least he is involved in my parent's life. I had this chilling feeling I couldn't quite place about him but I decided to let it be and eat away, yes I was kind of a foodie. I mean who isn't

I was even more baffled about how good the food taste. At least if I couldn't trust this man, I could stuff my face up because I don't think my mum ever made this effort to cook. Well unless special occasions. so what's the occasion, I wondered looking from my mum to him chewing my food quietly , well as I could.it was a crunchy meal so.

Maybe this guy was an investor ,it will definitely explain the meal. .The thought of that lit up my mood immediately. suddenly I was looking forward to speaking with this mystery man. Luckily for me I guess my wish was granted because my mum spoke up.

"Sorry Hun for putting in the dark for so long . This is Alex Moore, Alex meet my daughter Gabrielle," she said gesticulating

With a polite smile I exchanged pleasantries with him. before they went forward to tell me he was one of my fathers my trusted partners and that he heard what happened. since he now controls a huge part of the company he decided to invest in my mothers new business . Well as far as he was doing that I guess he was good in my books.Icouldnt say i was happy with it,no i was elated.

he went forward to ask about school and all that nonsense people say at the dinner table to sound all polite . I did notice his wandering eyes sizing me up even as I sat but I decided not to give in to the idea. he was wondering stuff about me i thought. Obviously trying to give myself a lame excuse , I rolled my eyes at the thought.

I just wanted to stay positive about the whole issue . I didnt want to raise the dust and it wasnt anything thereby destroying my mums business.

"I should take my leave, you two have a wonderful dinner,"he said with a grin

"oh Alex you are welcome here anytime, "my mum said nudging his elbows a little

With a laugh he stood up and made for the door. While my mum cleared the dishes, I followed him to lock the doors after he left. On getting to the door he stopped and turn around . I gave him a polite smile thinking he was about to say goodnight until he said

"princess you looked good tonight, I hoped to see you around "

with that he walked to his car leaving my mind in a state of shock. Did this man just hit on a girl who was old enough to be his daughter. i decided to shake it off and not make a big deal about anything. Reminding myself that we are staying positive as i walked to meetmy mumin the kitchen.

After we were done with the dishes, we sat down on the couchnto talk. I told her about how I reconciled with Ethan and Taylor along with Charlies move today. After i was done with my tale she started laughing so hard

"mum stop laughing it isnt funny, "I said pushing her a little

"It is, honey that boy likes you . hes trying to know you a little bit more or wants to take it slow "my mum advised after gaining control of her laughter

"mum I hate to say this but your wrong Charlies is being British, "I said folding my hands

"Elle his not, ok how many girls does he call love or kiss their checks "my mum retorted

"well I have Ethan so, "I told her,after thinkingabout what she said

"that didnt stop that red blush did it"she teased

"mum!"I exclaimed stomping to my bedroom I could hear laughing below making me smile, even though it was at me.

After changing out of my "suitable" clothing into my pyjamas. I decided to go through my phone after replying some text I saw Charlies name pop up on my home screen. why was he calling this late ?. I thought with a wide grin, I quickly picked the call

"Hey," I said with a happy voice

"brilliant your keeping that smile, "he said

"maybe, why did you call so late "I chuckled

"well I wanted to take up that offer. Come over let's have a little fun "he teased,

immediately the words got stuck in the mouth. I blushed crimson and started stammering

"calm your tits love that not why I called "he laughed

"youre an ass" I laughed after gaining my speech back

"well I love being the arse you go crimson red for, "he said making me smile way too much

"I guess you're smiling so wide now, that why I called though unless someones ready to tell me whats been going on, "he said.

I bit my lips trying to figure if I should tell maybe I should after some seconds I answered

"tomorrow's Saturday I have to some stuff why not Monday, "I said

"well thats no good for me I have got a family affair then, "he said

"Wednesday? "I asked

"blimey Elle, I'm swarmed with work this week but we can hang out Sunday. You can come over or I can, he said

I paused a minute trying to think

"dont worry love I won't touch you unless you want me to "he teased

"youre a perverted ass,"I said laughing

"sweetheart Im not perverted, I like making you blush, "he said

"I will come over, "I said making my decision with that he chuckled and told me goodnight. I dropped my phone pushed up my pillows and let the darkness take over me .