As It Should Be

Chapter 19

The New Zealand trip left memories forever imprinted in my brain. Days after the jump I would be in the middle of the bed dozing off or sitting and suddenly feel like I was free falling. Needless to say I would have to swallow my heart back down everything single time.

Life got pretty busy after my birthday, between parent/teachers forums, working at the vet clinic and Ren's back to back meetings with producers about a new reality cooking show; it's been hectic.

Babysister Jessica's wedding followed shortly it was huge but romantically beautiful. It reminded me of the wedding in the movie Crazy Rich Asians, minus the stream running through the church.

It's strange to think this almost never happened  after she lost her mind on anything and anyone concerning the wedding. She was packing and planning to elope when she called me late one evening. That's what she gets for trying to do every damn thing her damn self and I told her the same. It took some quick thinking to calm her down and change her mind. After a few drinks, a spa date and more drinks we were back on track.

Ren and I still had wedding decisions to make. At least we finally came to an agreement about the cake. It's a hell of a thing marrying a chef. It was like moving mountains to find a baker to fit Chef Ren Rutherford's taste. Failing that he was bent on making the cake himself 👀🤦🏽‍♀️ 

Last night I got back from the clinic late but he wasn't home yet. I fell asleep waiting on him in our favorite spot but I woke up in my bed. 

I smell coffee so I know Ren's up. I find him in his office typing away while talking to his mom on speaker.  I tiptoe kiss him good morning and retreat quickly to the kitchen.

I've spoken to her a few times but we haven't met in person. Based on the vibes I get she's not fond of me. She's not in agreement with the fast pace our relationship has been taking and obviously I'm a gold digger taking away her only son and his money. 

"Babe, you in here?"

I'm rummaging through the fridge and I hear him coming.

"Yeah"

"What do you think about having dinner with my mom and stepdad tomorrow evening?"

"Your mother can't stand a bone in my body, she refers to me as 'that woman' do you think I can survive a dinner with her babe?"

"Better sooner than later, I know  she will love you almost as much as I do" 

I'm not sure about that; though I'll put my best foot forward there will be no ass kissing on my part. His mom hasn't been the first to throw shade on our relationship but I can't ignore her feelings as easily as I've done others.

I need to speak to someone so I call Katia but get her voicemail. I sent her two messages last night but no response. It must be happy couples time for her and Steve. I'll probably try again later, I'll call Jess and see what she thinks I should do.