Chapter 10
Patrick and Lexi
Patrick is in the bedroom fumbling with his tie as Lexi walked in watching him seeing how nervous he is. "Honey you don't have to wear a tie this is not a formal gathering." "No it's not its only me meeting your parents for the first time and your father being a detective who happens to own a licensed gun I could imagine the thoughts that are going around his head." "Babe my dad won't try to kill tonight at least no to until after desert." Patrick then gave his wife a glare " Honey I'm kidding I know this is going to be hard but we have each other and we will get through this we will make our parents understand how much we love each other and how responsible we are and that we know what were doing
Markko and Langston
Markko, Langston, Starr and Cole in the living room awaiting the arrival of Lexi and Patrick, Langston kept on looking at her watch "honey they are not late yet they should be here soon." Just then, the door opened and walked were Lexi hand in hand with Patrick. Mom and dad Uncle Cole and Aunt Starr I want you to meet Patrick." Patrick went around shaking every body's hand, the first one was Markko who gave him the 'I am going to kill you' stare, but he tried not to show any intimidation and shook his hand firmly. Then he shook Langston's hand, then Cole and last Starr as soon as their eyes met Starr recognized something familiar about him but she shrugged it off. Patrick then immediately stepped back and went back to Lexi side were he grabbed her hand " I that the news of us getting married was a shock to all of you but I assure you that my intentions are very pure I love Lexi whole heartedly I cant imagine my life without her in it. If you give me a chance you will see that Lexi did not make the wrong decision in marrying me (just then Lexi gave his hand a tight squeeze In support of him) "With that said lets eat." Langston said trying to lighting up the mood.
Everyone ate in silence you could hear pin drop they all went into the living room but know dared spoke everyone giving each other the awkward stares. "So Patrick where are you from? Starr said to break the Ice "San Diego." "Your parents must be happy to hear about the nuptials. " Actually we haven't told them yet." "What?" Langston said as everyone else stared in shock. "You're saying that your parents do not know that you got married?" "Mom" "Don't mom me Lexi I want an answer!" "Mrs. Rivera we wanted for you to know first because you have never met me and this is this the first time we are meeting, my parents on the other hand know and love Lexi and I know they would understand. "So when do you intend on telling your parents?" Markko interjected "Tomorrow we will call them and tell them together." He said looking firmly at his wife, which gave a warm smile and squeezed his hand in approval.