Well, here I am with another story. Love, Lessons, and Life has probably been put on hold for now, considering I'm busy with this and After Hours, but I promise I will finish it. Anyway, hope you enjoy this new one! Reviews are loved!
"I thought you hated your family!"
"Well, most of what I told you about my family was a lie."
"Why?"
"Because I didn't trust you at the time. I know this is a touchy subject with you but I was a little suspicious after Kate died and..."
"It's ok Tony, I understand. I wished my father cared about my family enough to try and protect us like that." Tony got up and wrapped his arms around his fiancé.
"Well now you've got another shot at family, right? And besides, the team's like family to you, aren't they?" Ziva smiled.
"Yes, they are." That was when they pulled up outside a mansion.
"I thought you said what you told me about your family was a lie."
"I said most of it was a lie. We are actually rich." Tony smiled his famous DiNozzo smile and rolled down the window. There was a man in a polo shirt and khaki shirts standing by the gate.
"Hey Bob." Tony gave the man a hug and clapped him on the back.
"Tony! Welcome home! I assume you want me to open the gate for you."
"Of course."
"What brings you home this time? I thought you were never coming back here again." Tony smiled.
"I want the family to meet someone," Tony whispered in the man's ear.
"Who?" That's when Ziva stepped out of the car.
"Tony are we almost ready to go. I just want to...oh I'm sorry!" She stopped yelling at Tony when she saw the man talking to him. The man arched his eyebrows.
"You want your family to meet this girl?" Tony nodded.
"Well, I kinda wanted to get their approval. I mean, Dad would be pretty pissed if I just showed up and said 'guess what? I'm married!'"
"You're engaged?"
"Yup."
"Tony DiNozzo is engaged? I never thought I'd see the day. But if you're engaged you must really like her." Ziva had walked up to the two men by that time, so Tony grabbed her hand.
"Yeah, I do."
"Then why on Earth are you bringing her here? She'll leave you in a heartbeat!" Ziva looked confused.
"What do you mean?" The man just looked at her.
"When you meet his family, you'll see what I mean." The man winked and went to open the gates for them, so they got back in the car.
"Tony..."
"He was kidding. He's a family friend. Been with us since I was born. Maybe even before. He's just trying to see if you're really committed to this, I promise." Ziva exhaled slowly and nodded.
"I believe you. I guess I'm just nervous." Tony looked at her and gave her hand a squeeze.
"It'll be fine, I promise." Tony then started the car and drove through the now open gates. Once they got up to the house, Ziva could see how beautiful it really was. There were fountains leading up to the house, and the grass was a brilliant shade of green. Everything was perfect, but it wasn't fake. Tony noticed his fiancé's expression.
"Trust me, the shock never quite wears off. I still don't know how my dad got it. I think he had to outbid the Gates family, and trust me, that was no piece of cake." Ziva laughed as they got out of the car. They walked to the giant oak doors. Tony knocked on the door. Ziva took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. After what seemed like hours, a woman opened the doors. She had dark brown hair and brown eyes. She looked old, but no older than Gibbs or Jenny. When she saw Tony, her eyes went wide. She threw her arms around Tony in a hug that would have rivaled Abby.
"Oh my Goodness! I can't believe you're home! Jacob! Jacob come here quickly! You'll never believe who's here!" A man come bounding down the staircase. He looked like an exact replica of Tony only older. Ziva could only guess this was Tony's father. Ziva was even more sure of this when the man smiled a smile as brilliant as Tony's.
"What are you doing home? I was expecting you back in a coffin!" Tony laughed and embraced his father warmly. That's when Tony's father noticed Ziva.
"Who have you brought with you?" Tony walked to Ziva and pushed her lightly towards his father.
"Hopefully a new addition to our family. Dad, Mom, this is my fiancé, Ziva David." For a moment all Tony's parents could do was stare. Then, Tony's mother pulled Ziva into another one of her Abby-like hugs.
"So you're the girl who has forced Tony to settle down. I hope he treats you well." Ziva couldn't help but smile.
"Oh he does." Then, Tony's father stepped up to Ziva.
"Welcome to the family my dear. I'm Jacob DiNozzo. If my son ever does anything to you, and I mean anything. You just tell me and I'll sort him out for you." Ziva smiled. They like me. They actually like me!
"Thank you sir, but I think I'll be able to fend for myself." Jacob smiled again.
"I don't doubt that." Ziva could hear Tony exhale, but she could tell he wasn't fully relieved.
"Tony are you ok?"
"Just glad that half of the introductions are over."
Well, hope you liked it. Review and tell me if I should continue.