I was invited by her mother on their house this day. I had just arrived from school and now I am already preparing myself for a dinner with his parents.
I don't usually get invited like this but his family was really fine. They are fun to be with, and I don't feel like an outcast when I'm with them. It's like I've got a new family on his parents image.
Well honestly, since Dion came... that's when I also feel that I still have a family. I really feel safe when I'm with him.
As for Dion, he doesn't know I'm going to their house tonight. He's still in the office. I will just text him, so he could come if he wanted. Or maybe... he could just come home and be surprised that I wasn't there! That will be fun!
I am already imagining what would be his reaction. Will he be surprised?
"Iris, hija! You're here." Mama Dianne squealed in delight after seeing me enter their gate.
I drove here alone while following the GPS because I wasn't familiar with the location. But I got here fine so there shouldn't be anything to worry about. I just hope Dion won't figured it out because he'll probably get mad.
Oh God, wish me luck...
"Hi Mama!" I also squealed. I handed her the daisies that I bought on the way here. She loves daisies very much, so I bought her a bouquet.
"Oh thank you! Are you all alone? Where's my son?" she asked while checking the flowers.
"He's still in the office, Mama. And I did not tell him I'm here." I said in a small voice.
"Really? So you came here all alone? Did you drive?" I nodded cockily.
"Goodness. Dion will get mad for sure. You know how he worries so much for you, hija."
Does he? Well, I didn't felt that.
Mama Dianne leads me to their dinning room. Dion's father was already there. He's calling someone on his phone. He put it down after seeing us walked towards him.
"Iris! Welcome, hija."
The Spanish blood was very evident on his father's features. Well-defined brows, perfectly sculpted jaws, curved lashes and red lips. There is no doubt where he did copied all of his prominent features.
"Good evening, Tito Ruelle." I smiled after I get seated.
"Where's Dion?"
"Honey, this clever Iris of us did not tell Dion he's here!"
"Really, hija? You're surely having fun with Dion, aren't you?" he slightly laughed so I also laughed with him. Mama Dianne was the only one getting nervous for Dion's reaction.
I am nervous too. But thinking about him being mad for worrying about me excites me more. Hmm... Will he really?
We are in the middle of our long chit-chat when Mama's phone rang. We all eyed each other and both me and Tito Ruelle silently laughed.
Mama Dianne answered the phone while we're eating.
"Yes, my son?"
"Oh, yes, she's here..."
Tito Ruelle and I laughed silently. Is he mad?
"You're on your way now?!" Mama asked on the phone.
"Oh... Okay." she looked at us worriedly and we just shrugged it off. We continued eating and talking about different stuffs.
We are already drinking a cup of tea when Dion came rushing towards us. His hair looks messy and his tie was a bit loosened up.
"Dion! You came here really fast. Did you fly it all the way here?" Tito Ruelle teased.
Mama Dianne is already giving Tito a warning look but he won't just stop. When Dion already faced me while he's busy reaching for his breath, I suddenly felt nervous. He stood up very firmly and looked at me viciously.
"We'll talk later."
After he had said it, he left to go up stairs. Tito Ruelle laughed horribly while Mama Dianne just smiled at me.
I was left with no choice but to face him when Mama and Tito said they'll already head to sleep. I remained seated while drinking my fourth cup of tea. Gosh! I am really nervous. I don't think this tea was really doing its job!
"So you came here driving alone?" his voice was marked with irritation and disappointment.
"I used the GPS, so I won't get lost."
"And?" he sighed heavily, getting impatient. His both hands are on his waist.
"I'm already here."
"How many times did I tell you to inform me first when you're going here? This is very far from the province! What if you get an accident?!" he was burning with rage.
"And you don't even memorize the way! How could you dare drive here all by yourself?"
I don't know what I would feel. Seriously? Did I really had him feel this so much worry?
"I'm fine. I did not get an accident, okay?"
Gosh! He's making these a big deal! I'm starting to get annoyed.
"Stop reasoning out!"
"I am not reasoning out! I just know I can already take care of myself. Don't make this a big deal when you know you can't even... take responsibility for this!"
Aish! He's making me really furious!
"I can handle myself. You don't really need to worry this much."
"Just shut it!" he brushed his palms on his face frustratingly.
What?!
"Fine! It's my fault!"
A long silence stretched between us. I had to sip on my tea frequently so I can calm my fast-beating heart.
I stood up to get my purse until he faced me again. This time his face was more clearer and gentler.
"Where do you think you're going?" his brows furrowed.
"Tsh..." I rolled my eyes out of annoyance and face the back.
"Alright, I'm sorry..."
His voice immediately fluttered my heart. I wanted to go home now because I'm really annoyed but I also want to look at him and see more of his calmed face.
"You're still mad..." I pouted, trying to gain sympathy.
"Just... don't scare me like that again."