I finally got home half an hour later. For some reason, the supermarket I stopped by was super full. It felt like everyone in the neighborhood was out.
They were having discount sales but I mean the discounts weren't even that good for so many people to be out. Geez.
I grabbed the groceries out of my car and headed to the front door.
I wonder who's home.
Opening the front door, I was greeted by the most mouth-savory smell that made my stomach growl a bit.
There's only one person's cooking that can make my stomach growl just by the smell of it.
My mum was at it again.
"Oh, hunny you're home," my mum said as she stepped into the living room.
"Yeah, you owe me big time. Getting these groceries we're not easy at all. I had to stand in a queue for half an hour just so I could pay" I screamed pointing at the grocery bags I was carrying.
"I'm sorry honey, I'm sure what I'm making will make up for it," she said walking towards me to help out with the grocery bags.
We went into the kitchen and had the bags settled on the island, before putting everything away.
"What are you making that smells this heavenly," I said as the aroma of whatever was cooking danced on my nose.
"Since it's an important dinner, I'm making stuffed turkey and my famous mashed potatoes, and for dessert, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie," she said grinning ear to ear. Excitement in her voice.
For someone who isn't a chef my mum sure enjoyed cooking. It's been like this for her since I was a kid.
"Speaking of dinner, why is this particular dinner so important by the way?" I asked putting away the remaining groceries.
She smiled "You'll find out soon hunny, it is a pleasant surprise trust me"
"You and Dad are up to something no good I can smell it from a mile away," I said narrowing my eyes at her.
She laughed nervously.
"Viola holmes, the greatest detective to ever exist" she laughed as she crouched down to check on the already cooking turkey in the oven.
They're definitely up to something.
"Ouuu where's the dress you got, I want to see," she said trying to change the topic.
"You'll have to wait until dinner before you get to see. Since you're keeping secrets with your husband now, this is your punishment" I said sticking my tongue at her.
"No fair," she said fake crying.
Typical dramatic mum.
"Do you need help here?" I asked before walking over to the kitchen door.
"No, I'm almost done here, you should just go up and get ready," she said before getting back to her cooking.
Nodding in agreement, I proceeded to my room to get ready.
I settled my bags on my bed. I dug around my bag trying to get my phone.
Hanging out with Tessa all day was already exhausting enough and i just wanted to go to bed. But there was no way i was escaping this dinner.
I threw myself on my bed and stayed there for a good 30 minutes before deciding to take a quick shower.
I went light with the makeup, highlighting just the inner corners of my eyes and the bridge of my nose to make them pop. I also went in with a light eyeliner and some mascara to define my already lonh lahes. I finished up with the famous black girl lip combo and some lipgloss and my makeup was done.
I decided to define my curls with some curl custard I got at the mall some time back since i wanted to wear my hair down.
I put my dress on paired with the shoes and purse I got at the mall. I put on some accessories and cologne and took a final look at myself in the floor-length mirror beside my dresser.
I smiled satisfied with how I looked, I made my way downstairs to the dining area.
Coming down the stairs, I was greeted by Mum halfway.
She wore a black lace wrap dress that highlighted her small figure, paired with a silver open-toe heel and a silver purse. Her caramel brown hair was in a sleek low ponytail. She went light with her makeup just like I did highlighting just the inner corners of her eyes but finished off the look with a bold red lip that made her hazel eyes pop.
Hot mama. I likeyy.
"You look beautiful darling," she said as she held my hand, giving me the brightest smile.
"You look so beautiful too mummy," I said smiling right back at my beautiful mother.
"What about me, don't I look beautiful," my dad said smiling at us as he walked down the stairs.
He wore a black velvet tuxedo, with his brown-silver hair slicked back. His green eyes glittered. He looked quite handsome I must admit.
"Of course, you look beautiful as well Daddy," I said chuckling.
"'My beautiful ladies," he said pulling us into a quick family hug.
Our cuddly moment was interrupted by the doorbell.
"That must be our guests,I'll go welcome them in" Dad said before heading over to the door to the front door.
"We'll be in the kitchen dear" my mum called out to him before dragging me to the kitchen with her.
Mum was making sure everything was set and ready to entertain our guests.
After going through and making sure everything was ready, we made our way to the living room.
Stepping into the living, I was greeted with the warmest silver eyes I have ever seen.
I mean I didn't even know people had silver eyes.
A man around the same height as my father with dark slicked-back hair dressed in a standard James Bond Shawl Tuxedo gave me the brightest smile.
"You must be Viola, I've heard so much about you," he said extending his hand for a handshake. His voice calm and husky.
I returned the smile " Nice to meet you Mr.….."
"Mr Evans Alvarez," my father said cutting me off. "He's a business associate and a really good friend of mine" he said as he came beside me pulling a hand on the small of my back.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Sir," I said, returning his smile, grabbing his extended hand.
"This is my lovely wife, Christina," he said gesturing to the beautiful lady I just now noticed standing beside him. She was young compared to Mr Evans.
Wearing a shimmery halter neck corset top paired with a high slit satin skirt that revealed a little bit of her tanned legs. Her blonde hair in a high ponytail.
She was breathtaking.
"Nice to meet you ma," I said extending my hand for a handshake as I smiled.
"Don't be silly, you can call me Christina" she said pulling me into a quick hug.
"This is my wife, Eva," my dad said. His arm around my mum's waist as he smiled.
"It's a pleasure, Mr and Mrs Alvarez," she said smiling, giving a little curtsy.
"Martins my good man, you didn't tell me you had such good eyes for the ladies. I know your wife is beautiful but I didn't know she was this breathtaking," Evans said smiling at my dad as he extended a hand forward to my mum.
"It's nice to finally meet you, Mr Alvarez," she said. Her cheeks fluttered.
"That's my wife Evans" Dad said pulling my mum closer to him. His smile tightened.
"I mean no disrespect man, I was just admiring a beautiful damsel," Evane said smirking before erupting into laughter.
Who knew my father could be jealous.
"The dining table has been set, we should probably head there for dinner," my mum said gesturing to the dining room.
"We have one more person to introduce, but it seems like he's not yet done with his phone call," Evans said looking over to the front door.
"I'm sure he'll join us once he's done," Christina said placing her hand on Evans's shoulder.
As we were all about to head to the dinning room, suddenly the front door opens, getting everyone's attention and I'm met with familiar piercing grey eyes. My heart stopped for a second.
"Speak of the devil. This is my son Mateo" Evans said smiling widely.
My heart was beating so fast I had to put a hand on my chest to try and stop it from erupting.
You've got to be kidding me.
"Mateo, this is Mr Martins and his lovely wife Mrs Eva. And they're beautiful daughter Viola" he said.
You have got to be kidding me.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe," he said smiling as he strode towards us. He was dressed in a black tuxedo just like his dad but a taller younger and sexier version. He smiled broadly at my parents before turning his attention to me.
He extended a hand to me "Nice to meet you too Miss Viola" a mischievous smile dancing on his lips.
You have got to be kidding me!!!!!