TAISSA:
ee! I was so excited, I really wanted to go on this trip with Evan, I just hoped my parents would let me. I mean they haven't even met Ev yet, what if they don't like him?
SHIT. Thinking about them meeting him made me realise. We were supposed to be meeting my mom and my dad at the Olive garden at 5.
I looked at my watch, 4.20.
'Fuck' I mumbled
'Fuck?' Evan repeated with a hurt look on his face. 'I mean if you dont want to come I guess thats okay..'
He was mumbling, which meant he was hurt, dammit I didnt mean that
'No Evan I do wanna go with you I swear, I said fuck because its 4.20, we have to be at the olive garden at 5' I assured him
'Well Taissa you better hope Mom and Dad are okay with you going, dont say yes right away' Vera interrupted.
'Yeah, I know V'
'Well hurry up and get your things together girls.. and guy. We need to go if we're gonna pick your mom and dad a present before we meet them' Renn added into the conversation, pulling Vera towards the door
'Alright, I'll be out in a sec!' I yelled as they made their way through the apartment.
Evan embraced me from behind.. I was so much in love with him, that the thought of being away from him just brought a lump to my throat.
I giggled. 'Ev can you grab my bag? Its down the side of the bed' I pointed towards my bed as I wriggled out of his embrace
'Sure'
When I made sure that he had grabbed the right bag we headed out into the lounge.
'Ready to g o?' I asked
'Yeah Chick, we were born ready' Renn joked as he grabbed his car keys from the bowl beside the front door.
'Dont call me chick you asshole' I playfully joked back.
I loved Renn, he was such an awesome guy and he made my sister so happy. I couldn't have asked for a better family.
I smiled to myself as I grabbed Evans hand and headed to the car. This was the day Evan was going to meet my Mom and Dad. I was excited.
EVAN:
This is serious. Me and Taissa. We were serious. Thats how I wanted it to stay, so its important that her parents like me.
My palms were sweating from nerves.
'Ev your hands are sweating..' Taissa questioned
'Oh, yeah' I laughed nervously 'Its just really warm'
'Take your jacket off then you douchebag' Taissa joked
'No need' I whispered to myself. Seeing her laugh just calmed me down a hell of a lot.
I smiled at her as we walked into the Olive garden, I couldn't bloody stop.
'AHHHH, Taissa! Vera! My gorgeous girls!'
I snapped out of my stare as I realised and had approached us.
Taissa let go of my hand and swung herself on her parents.
'MOM! DAD! I missed you guys so much!'
'Awh Sweetheart we missed you too! Now, sit, all of you, I want to hear everything about this American Horror Show you're working on' Luba sang
'Story' I instantly added
'Excuse me?' Luba looked up at me with confusion written all over her face.
I looked at Taissa quickly, she was glaring at me.
'Uhm, You said, American Horror Show .. Its Story.' I responded quietly. Why did I have to open my petty mouth? She probably thinks I'm some pretentious asshole now. 'American Horror Story.' I finished.
Everybody was staring at me for a good couple of seconds, wondering what was going to happen next, Luckily Luba broke the silence.
'Ah, My mistake!' She laughed. 'And you are?'
She took my hand and shook it heavily.
'Uhm, I'm Evan.. Im the one dating your daughter.' I introduced before quickly adding 'I hope thats alright Mr and Mrs Farmiga?' I panicked. Was I supposed to say anything? I looked at Taissa again, Her pale face turned as red as a rose as she smiled and bit her lip.
'I was going to introduce him over lunch' Taissa blurted.
I guessed Vera couldn't stand this awkwardness any longer as she suddenly announced how hungry she was. 'Well. I am STARVING. Can we all go to our seats now?' She pleaded.
'Ofcourse.' Mykhailo responded
We had all sat down and ordered our food, everything was going smoothly until Mykhailo asked about mine and Taissa's relationship.
'So, How did you two meet?' He questioned.
Curiosity killed the cat I thought whilst he asked the question.
Luckily, Taissa answered.
'We met at the audition for my current job Dad'
'Oh you did? Did you get the part Evan?'
'Uhm.. Yes Sir. Im playing Tate Langdon.' I added
'Oh sweetie, you dont have to call him Sir' Luba interrupted. 'Call him Mike. its easier and shorter than Mykhailo anyway' She shot a warm smile in my direction.
Taissa had a lovely mother, but I'd be lying if I said her father didn't intimidate me.
'Interesting..Interesting.' Mike said quietly, tapping his finger on the ring of his glass whilst staring at me.
'How old are you Evan?' He instantly shot back at me.
'Dad, please dont hound him with questions' Taissa begged, placing her hand on my leg under the table to try and calm my nerves.
'Alright sweetheart' He smiled at her. 'This will be the last one.' He shot his eyes back in my direction. 'So. How old are you Evan?'
I was starting to panic. This isnt what I had in mind.
'I'm 24.' I announced, staring at the floor hoping it would just fucking swallow me up right here, right now.
There was another awkward silence around the table. I couldn't take it anymore.
'Tai.. I aught to go. I'll see you later I hope?' I looked at her with sad eyes before putting $10 on the table. 'This is for the food I ordered. Goodbye Mr and , its been lovely meeting you.'
I shot Taissa a look of despair and then made my way to the door. That couldn't have gone any worse than it just did.
'Great.' I murmured to myself. 'Her dad fucking hates me.' I kicked the pavement as I walked back to my apartment.
'Fucking.. great'
TAISSA:
I jumped up out of my seat.
'Dad what the hell was that?!' I yelled, attracting the attention of the whole room.
'Well I never! Taissa Farmiga don't you dare raise your voice to me! Sit down immediately, We will talk about this like mature adults.'
I did as I was told.
'Taissa, You are of a mere age of 17, only just might I add. Why are you dating a 24 year old?' He asked me sternly.
'Because I choose to Dad. Did you not think he was a good guy?' I complained. I was hurt to say the least, I really thought my parents would love him.
'Oh sweetheart, I personally think he is a lovely young man' My mother assured me.
'That makes one of you' I responded, I knew I sounded like a little brat but I wasn't going to let the man I love be turned away by my own father.
'Vera, Renn.' My Dad started, gaining the attention of the two. 'Yes?' They responded in unison.
'What do you think of Evan?' He questioned, full of curiosity.
'Well, Mike. I think hes a great guy, successful too.' Renn responded almost right away.
I smiled at what he had to say.
'Vera?'
'Pa, Evan makes Taissa happy. I think you aught to take that into consideration. I know of the age gap but dont you think Taissa is mature enough to make her own decisions? We all know you only got angry because Taissa is your little princess but look at her Pa! Go on, look at her' Vera instructed. Once he laid his eyes on me she continued;
'Evan has been taking great care of your little princess, I promise you that. They're co-workers in this TV show, and like it or not, They're acting as eachothers significant other in this show. And they're brilliant at doing so because even though they might not have admitted it to eachother yet. They are so very much in love, Pa.' Vera finished.
'You're right V.' I jumped up again.
'I do love Evan, Dad. I love him very much. He doesn't know that but he soon will. I'm staying with Evan Dad and I want you to just be happy that I'm happy. Please. Can you do that for me?' I pleaded.
'Taissa honey, Ofcourse I can do that for you. I am so sorry I scared your boyfriend away. I just assumed at his age he was only having a bit of fun with you, and nobody has a fling with my princess.' He responded.
'Dad..' I started
'No time Honey' He shot back
'Huh?'
'Go after him. Go and let him know how lucky he is to have a star like you in his life.'
My dad and Mom shared a look, a look of love and distance.
'Thats what I did with your mother' He started, taking my mothers hand in his. 'And I am so glad I did.'
He smiled at my Mom before he looked back at me.
'Go Sweetheart. Go'