The night before The Randale heads back to their house, they invited The Ethelwulf family to their house for dinner in exchange for their BBQ dinner. But it was just an excuse as William and Anna have their other reason which is to introduced Christian to Karol as her potential future husband.
That night both William and Anna subtlety questioning The Ethelwulf without them knowing and after they know The Ethelwulf family they decided to introduced their daughter to Christian.
From William and Anna point of view, Christian is not just kind, he is helpful, handsome, well build, a family man, polite, straightforward and he have a bright mind too.
Perfect fit for their daughter who's sneaky, secretive, cunning as a fox, slippery as a snake and most importantly loyal to her family or anyone who she considers her family.
The next day Christian wasn't in his best mood as he didn't get his daily dose of his mate's scent or sight of her from afar since she shut her window and curtain's tightly. Every time Christian peek at Karol's window he will be greeted with nothing but the red wine colour curtain.
But his grey day gradually went from bad to his best as his father mind linked him to informed him that he needed to be back early for dinner time.
The Randale family invited them to have dinner at their house as a token of appreciation as a good host towards them when they visited The Ethelwulf.
Christian was happy and excited as he will meet his mate face to face and nothing could ruin his happy moment.
The day went by quickly for Karol as she's the one preparing all the food while for Christian it feels like an eternity as he has to wait for dinner time.
Karol prepared simple and easy food from a cold dish to a spicy dish just what she liked while suited everyone's palette.
"I'm home,"
Said Anna and William accompany by Sharon and Jason as they enter the house and straight away head towards the kitchen area.
As Sharon and Jason have officially engaged to each other both of them couldn't and wouldn't separate from each other.
It's the new norm for the family to see Jason hanging around and access the house easily as he's part of the family already.
Karol who wasn't aware of the situation, happily welcome them; "Welcome home guys, dinner's almost ready," as she's being clueless that the one who's being invited is The Ethelwulf family.
"Wow sis, you made a lot of food. Are we invited someone?"
Asked Sharon as she looks at the 10 seater table almost covered with a different type of food.
"Daddy mummy said to make lots of food because he invited his friend and their family over for dinner so I made food for around 12 to 15 people portion,"
Sharon walks towards Karol, look around the counter then pat her back; "Pity you sis, after this you need to get some rest," while stealing some food then head up to her room to get ready.
"I saw that and I will get plenty of rest after this,"
Said Karol as she saw her sister true intention which is to steal some food and then walk away.
30 minutes later the food was ready and was set aside but haven't plated as Karol need to head up and get clean. Karol then takes another 40 minutes as she rushes upstairs, shower, get dress and then head back down.
She wears a simple plain black oversize t-shirt and a short while head down but halted and change course as someone rings the doorbell. Karol open the door and was greeted by Beo and Accalia who's smiling at her as she smiles back and few other people behind them.
"Oh hi, come on in, you must be Mr and Mrs Ethelwulf? My parents is in the TV room, please follow me"
Said Karol as she opens the door wider and walks away with them in tow as she lead them to the TV room where she announce; "Mummy daddy your friend, Mr and Mrs Ethelwulf is here," in which both William and Anna stands up and shakes hands with them.
"Beo, Accalia this is my daughter Karol Randale. Karol this is uncle Beo and aunty Accalia yesterday we went to their house for a BBQ"
"Oh yes, hello uncle Beo, aunty Accalia sorry I couldn't attend your BBQ dinner, I was slightly unwell but now that I'm good, I'll serve the food now, if you excuse me"
Said Karol as she excuses herself out from there and into the kitchen due to her feeling slightly awkward being formal and at the centre of attention.
As she was on her way to the kitchen area without her knowing Christian was following her like a lost puppy wanting to be near his mate and also to help her out as a good mate.
Karol wasn't aware of his presence as she busy grab a few plates from the counter to place them on the table. The moment she turns around she jumped slightly as Christian was standing slightly away from her; "Oh my lord, you scared me," while she hugs the plates.
"Sorry, sorry, I followed you thought that I could lend you some helping hands since two is better than one,"
"Sure, why not. Could you grab the big bowl for the salad? Do you know how to make a salad?"
"Emm, I guess I can learn to make it. You just direct me what to do and I'll make a mean salad"
"Okay then, grab some salad vegetable, then cherry tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise, lemon, red cabbage and some beef strips just for the salad,"
"Okay, on it boss,"
Said Christian as he opens the fridge and looks for the ingredients like an obedient puppy yet 10 minutes later he's still searching for the remaining ingredient, rummaging here and there, making small noises of moving stuff.
Karol who was looking at him shakes her head; "Move, let me help," as if she's talking to a child as she pushes him slightly away using her shoulder in which makes Christian smile brightly as he could feel a slight tingle sensation by the touch.
Christian tried to defend himself as he said; "It's hard to find them," while standing close to Karol and taking a whiff off her while she was oblivious of the situation.
Upon listening to Christian lame excuse she smirks while quickly pulled out the necessary ingredient while scoffing at him; "Of course it'll be hard for someone who's never been in the kitchen and help out," head back to the kitchen isle while she instructs him again; "Chop the ingredient into bite-size before that wash them first okay?" as she narrows her eyes not believing Christian's ability.
"Okay, I'll try my best,"
"Oh yea, we never exchange names haven't we?"
Karol busy transfer the last food onto the plates as she respond; "Nope, not yet" and put it on top of the almost full to the brim dining table then back to the stove again.
Christian at this moment, turn to look at her as he extend his hands and said;
"My name is Christian Ethelwulf,"
"My name is Karol Randale"
"Nice to meet you,"
"Nice to meet you too, can you be quick with your salad? Please wash your hand again before you resume your task as you just shake my hand" asked Karol as she hates to delay stuff, she then adds; "People are starving and truthfully so do I" as she looks at Christian in her 'be quick no drama' stare.
"Oh yes mam, sorry"
Replied Christian as he quickly wash his hands first then continue to finish his salad making session.
Unknowing to them, their small interaction is being witnessed by everyone as they stand at the entrance of the dining area looking at Christian and Karol from exchanging names to Karol rushing her mate to finish up quickly.