Capítulo 94: Chapter 94 - Play Fair
They all started heading towards the car leaving Dante alone at the entrance but he grabbed my hand to stop me. He spoke fast and quiet. "We need to talk. Please just give me a few minutes." As much as I felt there was nothing to go over, I knew that in order to end this neatly I needed to cooperate. "Fine I will text you when I am free."
I was annoyed. But just based alone on the fact that he traveled here for this mess I was willing to at least give him proper closure. I figured if I told him my reasonings his own pride will keep him from asking more from me.
Looking at my calendar I decided to meet with him the day he was expected to leave which was the evening of my last vacation day. I had no intention of seeing him when I was already set on Dean plus if it did not end well he had to leave anyway.
However when I texted him he started arguing for an earlier time. 'Thats the day I will leave which will be very busy. How about in three days time? My parents will be gone by then.'
I contemplated heavy on that. It was ideal that his parents will be gone but it still gave at least two days of when he will be here. However I understood that his travel day may be hectic. He might not process anything I tell him as his mind will be elsewhere.
'Ok three days time then, however we will meet in the evening.' To keep things on my terms and incase he did not want to play fair I decided on asking Dean to come with. Though my conversation will be between Dante and I, my plan was for Dean or my father worst case to stay in the car unless I called. That way I have an opening to leave.
"So anyone care to tell me what I faked a medical condition for?" My Grandpa Beau spoke up from the silence in the car. "Sorry gramps its kind of a long story. But to summarize that guy and I were on an arranged date/marriage kind of deal but it did not work out. He said some unsavory stuff so I called it off."
His normally sweet face morphed into anger. "Is this the same guy you were engaged to fresh out of college?" My Nana thankfully stepped in. "No honey that was Felix this one is a new one." He huffed in anger. "Well damn. Honestly ladybug I would not worry about marriage. The right man will come when you least expect it. Enjoy being single while you can."
He wasn't wrong. I did not expect Dean but here we are. "Mhm." We drove to a nearby fast food place and got some breakfast to go. It was not nearly as satisfying as a full service breakfast but it still tasted really good.
Once we were back we all went to shower and get cleaned up. I showered and got dressed. As I started to do my skincare routine, my mom came in a few minutes later. "Honey did you want to join your Nana and I for some massages?" I almost said yes but recalled the yellowing hickeys which I examined in the shower. Since it had been a few days most of them were gone but a few remained still healing.
I had to weigh out my choices. I have not seen my grandparents in a while so it would be nice to spend that time with them. But the marks were still there and I was not yet ready to tell my parents, not at least until the marks were fully gone.
"Um what type of massages would it be?" I decided on just getting more information first. "Whatever you would like. Because we just showered I will have someone come in instead so that way your Nana does not get sick."
Thank goodness for my moms superstitions. Ever since I was little I could not leave the house after I showered because my mom would swear I could get sick. "Sure a foot massage after all the walking sounds great." Dean did most of the damage on my neck, chest, and thighs. However my feet I think were clear.
"Ok I will have them set up in the guest suite. I will call you once they are here." I continued getting ready to lounge around the house. Once I was done and ensured I was covered up, I went downstairs to grab a water when one of the staff members came up to me. "Young Miss. Young Master Cortez is here. He is waiting in the living room."
Glancing at my watch I knew the game would start soon. I was surprised my dad was not already waiting on Dean but he might have been caught up with my grandpa. "Oh ok I can lead him down to my dad."
Rounding the corner I saw Dean. He was dressed casually wearing a cream cashmere long sleeve with an unbuttoned baseball jersey over it. He had some black dickies on while a beanie held back his hair. He did not notice me right away as his focus was on looking at the portrait hung up on the wall. "Hey."
He drifted his focus onto me and gave me a lazy smile. "Hey." His voice drawled out his greeting. "My dad is in his den I can show you where it is at." I had him follow me and once I was sure we were out of ear and eye shot from any staff or family members I then visibly relaxed.
"How are you?" He whispered in my ear. His breathe tickled which caused me to shiver. "Ah good, what about you how are you doing?" He chuckled a bit and pinched my cheek. "Now that I saw you I am doing very well thank you."
"Aw. Did you miss me?" I teased him poking the side of his waist. "Hmmm yeah." Though he sounded truthful something told me he was omitting something. In his eyes I saw a flash of concern but I was not sure what it was about.
We had reached the door to the den so I could not probe further. I knocked and the door burst open quickly and before I could react Dean was pulled in. "Kiddo good to see you! The game is just about to start. Now tell me what you are your thoughts for the fantasy bracket."
My dad completely glazed over me, just giving my arm a small squeeze in greeting. "Ok... well you guys have fun. I will be upstairs if you need me." If I had to rank my family members based on who would be the most fine with Dean being their son in law my dad seemed to be number one.
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