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Chapter 11

Ray knew it was a bad idea to come to Seattle with Paul and it was confirmed the minute his Aunt came within her sight. Ray did not miss the disapproving look she shot towards Ray and the absolute stunned look on spotting Sunny sitting in the high chair Paul had asked for.

To make matters worse she had brought another guest with her who happened to be a sexy girl who couldn't be older than nineteen. Ray's mood and self confident went down immediately. She thought her wine coloured dress suited her fine and made her look good but it seemed her effort was wasted as she took in the younger girl's figure in her black bodycon dress.

Paul noticed her discomfort but couldn't understand it until he saw her glancing nervously in the other girl's direction. He knew why his Aunt had got the girl with her. She had been trying to set him up forever. Paul had asked her politely, had been angry and annoyed at her but nothing deterred this woman. Paul was once again peeved that his aunt was trying to set him up yet again and had brought another guest without informing him even though he had told her about Sunny and Ray although he had not disclosed any details.

"Paul! So nice to see you, sweetheart!" his Aunt said hugging him. "You seem to be more handsome each time I see you!" Elizabeth said holding him by his shoulders at arms length.

"Don't you think my nephew is handsome, Gina?"

"He sure is." The girl, obviously named Gina replied eying him up.

Paul cringed. He may have welcomed this kind of behavior earlier but in front of Ray and his daughter, it was downright uncomfortable.

Paul just smiled politely as he held the chair for his Aunt but made no attempt to do so for Gina. Elizabeth looked at him in disfavor but didn't comment instead she focused her attention on Ray who was supplying Sunny with a paper and pencil to keep her busy.

"And who are you, dear, you seem familiar."

Ray stiffened as the attention shifted to her. She glanced nervously at Paul, she was literally sweating and was worried about spotting her dress. She was already feeling low but it would totally mortify her if she was to disgust them too.

"I, I'm Ray, Rayline, an old friend of Paul's", Ray said while clutching the napkin in her hands and wiping her sweaty palms on it under the table.

Paul was extremely aware of her feelings since they were very strong but he had no idea how to help her right then. He shot her a reassuring smile but it didn't seem to work because she just grimaced in return.

"Oh, oooh...you are Anthony and Jennifer's daughter who ran away years ago! Now I know why you seemed familiar!" Elizabeth said and Ray flinched and blushed embarrassed while Paul tried to control his anger.

"Aunt Elizabeth.." he said in a warning tone but she waved him off.

"Oh I'm sorry, dear. It's just that, that's how everyone talked about you all that time ago and it just came out like that." Elizabeth said as if that would actually soothe Ray who was now looking miserable.

Paul caught her hand under the table but she withdrew. Paul was about to speak but his aunt beat him to it.

"So Paul, this is Gina, she's fresh out of school and I think she'll make an excellent assistant. I thought you could give her a place in your company." Elizabeth said smiling wide while looking at Gina.

"I'm sorry, Aunty, but we don't need any assistants", Paul said curtly. He didn't want to be rude but she started it!

"I'm sure she could fit in somewhere", Elizabeth gave Paul 'the' look but he ignored it and just shook his head.

Gina looked deflated while Ray just kept her eyes on Sunny who was busy scribbling away. Paul's eyes went to Sunny and Elizabeth followed his line of vision. She stared intently before understanding what was going on.

"Paul, may I have a word with you in private?" Elizabeth did not wait for an answer she got up and walked a few tables away, leaving Paul no choice but to follow her. He smiled apologetically at Ray but didn't even glance in Gina's direction.

"I'll be right back."

Ray just nodded. She still felt awkward and out of place.

Paul moved away leaving the ladies alone.

"Your daughter is very pretty." Gina complimented and Ray felt relieved slightly.

"Thank you." She smiled genuinely for once.

"Is she Paul's?"

Ray was caught off guard but before she could answer a commotion a few tables away caught her attention.

Paul had just pushed a table away with his hands, spilling its contents on the floor while looking murderous. Elizabeth looked shocked but seemed unable to react.

Sunny had stopped drawing and was staring at the scene before her while Gina and Ray were pretty shocked too.

"Is daddy angry, mommy?"

Before Ray could answer Paul looked up to meet her eyes and moved towards them. Ray stood up and gathered Sunny up in her arms as well.

Paul came over and took Sunny from her.

"Come on. Dinner's over." He said to Ray.

"But I'm hungry, daddy."

Paul smiled at Sunny and stroked her cheek.

"Don't worry sweetheart. We'll order room service. Let's go watch some cartoons and eat. This place is too stuffy. You'd like that, won't you?"

"I like, daddy!" Sunny said smiling big and hugging him.

Paul sighed in contentment as he hugged her back and then held out a hand for Ray, which she took and they were off leaving behind a stunned Elizabeth and Gina who felt insulted.

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