THE DINNER PARTY
Natalia waited outside in the living room as Ryan was in the bedroom , changing for what felt like the millionth time. He had tried on his tanned suit with blue shirt, black with green cashmere jumper underneath and others. He was now putting on all black with jeans. He finally came out.
" How do I look?!" He asked, spinning on his heels.
" For the thousandth time... so sexy!" She walked up to him and kissed him. She pulled back, threw her head back and laughed. " God this took longer then shopping with women!"
Ryan smiled too. " Well, that's why I always prepare hours before-hand!"
" Looking forward to tonight?"
" Surprisingly yeah! As much as I would love to stay in and play video games and watch TV all night, it should be fun. You, me, H.., Katy, Yelina, Ray and the kids! It should be a blast!"
" No sarcasm?" she asked in mock shock.
" Haha, very funny... You look very pretty by the way."
" Thank you!" She was wearing a green, knee-length dress.
They arrived at the house half an hour early. Lauren, Sam and Cole were outside, playing in the yard. The boys were wearing identical suits, much like the ones Ryan usually wore and Lauren was wearing a blue sundress.
" Nervous?" Ryan asked, cutting the ignition.
" I'm meeting your family, what do you think?" she asked.
" They'll love you!" Ryan said and placed a kiss on her cheek. They got out of the car. The twins ran up to Ryan and gave him big kisses and hugs. " Hi," he said giving Sam a kiss on the cheek. " Hi," he said as he gave Cole a kiss. He looked up and saw Lauren walking up to them. " Hey ," He said, giving her a hug.
" Hi!" she said, returning his hug. She turned to Natalia who was at Ryan's side. " Hi!" she said. " I'm Lauren."
" I'm Natalia, she said with a smile.
" Ahhhh," Lauren said with a smile. " You're Natalia. Uncle Ry's told me so much about you!" Natalia laughed and looked at Ryan who was blushing.
The boys looked up at Ryan. " She's pretty!" Cole said. It was Natalia's turn to blush.
" Yeah!" Sam said. " What's she doin' with you?"
" Yeah!" Cole agreed
" Ok, ouch." Ryan said. He turned to Natalia. " And these are my loving nephews, Sam..." he pointed to the boy with his hair with short hair, " and Cole." he pointed to the boy with longer hair.
" Hi," she said.
Cole stepped toward Natalia. " You can be my date to the wedding!"
Sam stepped next to Cole. " No! She can be mine!"
Ryan manoeuvred himself in-between the boys. " Sorry boys but, she's already taken!" Ryan said. The two boys turned to Ryan and glared at him.
" Y'know, if you kill him, Mom'll just kill you guys." Lauren said.
The five went into the house and were greeted by Kate and Horatio in the living room. " Hey!" They said as Kate gave Natalia a hug and Ryan and Horatio shook hands.
" It's good to see you again, Natalia!" Kate said.
" You too!"
" This is for you!" Ryan said, handing Horatio a bottle of wine. " Merry Christmas!"
" CHRISTMAS?!" the twins asked simultaneously
Ryan looked at them. " Big peoples Christmas!" he explained.
" Then why are you celebrating it?" Cole asked dryly.
" Yeah?"
Ryan looked at his sister and Horatio who looked confused. " They're mad at me!" He walked to Kate and gave her a kiss. " You look great!"
" Thank you!"
" I'll put this in the fridge!" Horatio announced. " Drinks for everyone?"
" Yes, please!"
" I'll help!" Ryan said.
" Can we come?" Sam asked.
The two men nodded and the four walked into the kitchen. The boys took a seat, Horatio put the wine in the freezer, as Ryan poured the already open bottle into four glasses. " So you and Kate plan a date yet?"
" Two months!"
Ryan looked up in shock. " Two months? Seriously?" Horatio nodded. " Wow, that's soon!"
" Yeah, well, why waste time! I love her and the kids, and it'll be small, so why wait!"
The doorbell rang. The boys heard Lauren's voice. " Hey guys come on in! Mom's in there and Horatio's this way."
They then heard Yelina. " Ray, will you bring this into your uncle, please?"
The next thing they saw Lauren and Ray walking in. "Hey Ryan, Uncle Horatio!" He handed Horatio a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine. " This is from me and mom!"
Again the doorbell rang. Ryan answered it this time. " Hi," he greeted his five friends from work, and swung on the door like a child.
" Hey!" He let them in just as Horatio and the boys came out from the kitchen. " Hey, H." Alexx said. " We weren't sure if we should bring something so we split a bottle between us!"
" Thanks!" Horatio said.
" Hey guys," Kate said as the girls came out of the room. " You're right on time! Dinner should be ready right about now!"
And it was. During dinner, the girls talked about the wedding plans, and the dresses and the maid and groomsmen, while the men tried to get sports and current affairs into the conversation.
When dinner was finished. They all went into the living room to have dessert and Kate began embarrassing Ryan by telling childhood stories about how he would sing for their aunts and uncles whenever they visited.
While everyone was laughing at him, Ryan decided to defend himself. " That's so not fair, kitty... This is your party, why am I the one being tortured here?"
It was Calleigh who answered that. " 'Cause it's fun to torture you!" she said
" She's right!" the twins said. Ryan shot them a look as everyone laughed at their agreement.
" Ohh, Ry, you're the one to blame, they get the cockiness from you!" Kate said. Ryan looked away, in fake hurt.
The party ended by 2 am. Horatio and Kate agreed to do the cleaning up in the morning as they put the kids to bed.
Ryan brought Natalia back to his. " I like your nephews!"
" Oh, yeah... I'm not too sure if they feel the same way yet!" he said sarcastically. She kissed him as they walked to the bedroom and fell asleep, fully dressed and heads pressed together.
A/N: It's up!! Yet another chapter. The story is soon coming to a close. Just two more chapters!! PLEASE keep reading and reviewing!! Love yas
