"It's the first time I met my father-in-law and mother-in-law, so it's normal to be a little tensed", he gave a soft chuckle.
When he said father-in-law, mother-in-law, those words sounded like the best words to me. Like I have said before, I honestly never thought that I would have someone who would address my parents as father-in-law and mother-in-law. It's such a good feeling.
And just like that we were on our way back to our dorms. He seemed really tired, but like he said, he can't sleep. So, I opened my playlist and played the most relaxing song and then I shared an airpod with him. He seemed to relax at first and then a moment later he fell asleep. Well, yeah B had to be our driver. He was unwilling at first then eventually gave in cause he didn't have any options.
B woke me up when we reached campus. I motioned to go out, but as I opened the door I remembered my airpod, which I had lended to Raidan. Now I had to take it back since I'm leaving. I gently took the airpod from Raidan and stepped out of the car when Raidan held my right arm. I looked back and saw him looking at me.You are awake?" I asked as I tried to release my hand from his grip. He let go of my hand when he realized that I was trying to release my hand from his grip.
"Yes, wait, let me walk you to your dorm", he said to me as he took off his seat belt.
"Okay", I said as I walked out of the car.
"B, park the car and I'll meet you at the dorm", Raidan said to B as he also got out of the car.
"If you want me to get lost, just say it straight, no need to beat around the bush", B said with a pout and drove away.
We both we walking side by side but without saying anything at all. Just in silence which made us listen to the nature better. Like the sound of crickets.
"Are you worried about something?" I don't know why but I asked him this.
"Wouldn't lie but I'm actually a little worried about meeting your family tomorrow", he expressed.
"Yeah, I understand. I would be too in your place". I was actually being honest. I mean if you think, it's pretty scary.
"Can you give me some cheat sheets?"
"On what?"
"Meeting the family", he said giving a look.
"I'm sorry I've never experienced something like this before, so I'm not sure", I gave an awkward chuckle.
"What about Matthew's time?" I'm really surprised that he actually remembered his name.
"They had a love marriage. So basically he didn't had to face it. Because everyone knew everything".
"Oh", he sounded half hearted.
"What's the deal with B?" Raidan asked out of nowhere.
"What?" I asked looking at him.
At first I didn't understand what he meant but when he eyed me I understood.
"Oh, actually I had called B to help me with stuff. But my family members mistook him as you. That's all. Don't worry the misunderstanding has been cleared", I say to him.
"Oh, okay. Goodnight", he said as we both stood infront of the front gate of my dorm.
"Yeah, goodnight. Bye", I waved at him as he started walking away.
He looked back at me as I said bye to also wave a bye at me. But then something happened and he started walking towards me. I stood there looking at him.
"Where's your ring?" he questioned as he came near and stood infront of me.
"Oh, I took it off", I said as I looked at my fingers.
"Why? You didn't like it?" he asked, clearly concernd.
"No, I loved it. But you see, I'm not really used to accessories. So it felt really weird to have something around my finger all the time. Hope you don't mind", I said to him in a pitiful tone. Feeling quite guilty because I didn't think it through, that his feelings could have been hurt.
He looked at me from head to toe and seemed to think of something. And then he looked at my eyes.
"I don't mind. It seems to be true, you actually rarely wear accessories".
"Yeap, I don't feel comfortable, it feels like shackles to me", I murmured.
He looked at me wide eyedly as if he almost couldn't believe what I said. I mean it's pretty weird to hear something like this from a woman. So, I guess I am not surprised with his expression.
"Okay, so if there's nothing else, I'll get going", I say to him, motioning to walk inside the entrance.
"Wait", he says.
I stopped once again to look at him. He looked like as if he was in a delimma. Like debating in himself, wether to tell me or not. I was staring at him, trying to read his face at the same time waiting for him to tell me whatever he stopped me for.
"Raidan", I call out his name, as he was taking time. It's almost time for my curfew. The gate will close just in minutes.
"Yeah, Umm.... Can I take you somewhere tomorrow?", he finally said.
I think about his offer but then I remembered that he is going to meet my family tomorrow. Also I've to go for shopping. So, I don't think I'll be able to make time to go out with him.
"You know, start think about what are you gonna do about meeting my family tomorrow, instead of anything else. Because even I am not sure about what questions you are gonna face tomorrow. So be mentally prepared", I say to him instead of rejecting him directly.
"So it's a no?" he asked arching an eyebrow.
"At least till tomorrow afternoon", I replied.
"Okay, see you tomorrow. I'll pick you up. Goodnight", he said as he gestured me to go inside building.
"Good night", I walk away as I wished him.