chateaubriand, n.
"This is ba," I said, by way of introduction.
I felt the coldness of your hand and saw nervousness in your eyes. I snaked my arm on your shoulder and pulled you closer.
"I am here," I gushed.
You half-smiled and greeted them, "Good evening po, Ma'am, Sir."
The grin on my father's face was visible. He unfolded his arms and stepped forward.
"Glad to finally meet you, ba." my dad said happily.
"Tay!" I shouted. "Don't call her ba," I don't care if it's childish but I don't want any other dude to call you like I do. My parents laughed and so were you.
"You're joining us for dinner, I hope?" mom said, holding a plate of steak that she prepared.