Chapter 13:
*No One's POV*
The plane ride towards Seth's hometown in an interesting one. Amethyst's nervous of meeting his family and really truly want to make a good first impression. Seth's looking out to the window seeing the familiar sights up in the air.
His love re emerges from the restroom and sit back down in her seat next to him. Seth notice that she's wearing a simple button up midnight blue Victorian dress with black lace at her wrists. The Victorian pendent sits neatly at her high cullor. Long raven locks are pulled back into it's usual bun and soft curls.
Seth can see her nervousness as her glass covered eyes look at down to her moonlight hands. He gently places his hand on top of one of her hands. Amethyst looks up to her boyfriend with eyes filled nervousness. The comforting smile on his face calms her down, but she's still nervous. His fingers touch the gemstone around her neck and gently pull it to him. Their lips meet in a kiss.
Before they both can know it, they land in Davenport, Iowa. Seth escorts his princess out to the exist. He offers to carry the major luggage as she carries her smaller bag. At one of the gates, Seth's parents awaits for them.
"Hey mom, hey dad," Seth greets his parents with a smile, accepting hugs.
"Where's this young lady you have been talking about?" Mrs. Lopez smiles.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Lopez," Amethyst smiles softly, speaking in a proper manner as she appears next to her boyfriend. "It is very nice to meet you. My name is Miriam Blackwood."
They stare at her and down, looking at her profile. Having them stare at her like that makes her nervous.
"You don't have to cover up for her honey," Mrs. Lopez says.
"Umm Mom?" Seth steps in. "She always wears this style."
"Oh really?" Mr. Lopez asked.
"Yes that is correct," Amethyst smiles again.
"Well then," Mrs. Lopez then smiles to her son. "Let's get to the car and head back to our place."
Seth makes sure that Amethyst is nice and comfortable in the backseat before getting the luggage in the trunks. She sits properly with her feet flat on the floor and her pale hands neatly folded on her lap.
Her boyfriend's parents start to make conversation that Seth will join in at times. She tries to join in, but sometimes will be interrupted. So she will look out the window and let everyone talk among themselves.
'Remember Miriam,' Amethyst says to herself, 'don't make them uncomfortable, just be nice and polite.'
Soon they arrived to a house - a nice one - where Mr. and Mrs. Lopez witnesses how their son being a gentleman towards the proper looking young lady. They smile each other liking what they are seeing.
Their luggage are still in the car because after the meal, Seth is taking Amethyst to his home.
A few family members had already arrived and she met them. Friendly conversations here and there which is okay for the young lady. Soon she excuses herself to the restroom. Mrs. Lopez tells her where the restroom is so she heads there.
Once she was done, Amethyst heads back to where everyone is, but she came across the kitchen. Her glass covered black eyes notice an elderly woman cooking countless options for the Thanksgiving meal.
"Excuse me miss?" Amethyst speaks up to her.
The elderly woman looks over to her and smiles, "oh hello dearly, what can I do for you?"
"I would like to know if you are in need of helping," Amethyst smiles back sweetly.
"How thoughtful of you," she smiles again. "As a matter a fact, I am in need of helping. Can you cook and clean?"
"Yes I do madam."
"You can call me grandma if you like sweetie."
"Okay grandmother, my name is Miriam," she smiles again.
"Awe yes, my grandson Colby talks about you a lot," grandmother chuckles.
"I hope good things," Amethyst chuckles.
The younger female rolls up her long sleeves and washes her hands and exposed skin.
Seth notice that his princess was taking longer than usual. So he excuses himself to find Amethyst. He finds her in the kitchen with his grandmother. A smile appears as he watches them working together perfectly. They're talking like best friends and they both are so interested in what the other talking. It also doesn't surprise him when his princess understands what his grandmother's interest from when she was younger since Amethyst has an old soul.
Later, Amethyst helps out of setting up the table. Seth's grandmother is impress to see that the plate setting is proper. The younger female also places the food on the table in such a way that her family sets it. The more she sees the food, the more she realized that most of the food she doesn't personally like, but she's hoping that no one could notice.
Everyone begins to fill up the chairs. Seth makes deadly sure that Amethyst is sitting next to him. Throughout the dinner, his family are enjoying themselves as she will stay quiet and listen on what's around her. Occasionally she'll join in.
Seth notices that she is only taking green beans, mashed potatoes, and rolls. She's also taking small and slow bites.
"Princess you alright?" he asks her in a low tone, without having anyone noticing.
"Yea I'm alright," she answers just as lowly. "May I asks why my man?" she asked a little confused.
"You're not eating as much as us."
"There's not much I like, but I'm okay."
"You sure?"
"Yea I'm sure," she whispered before taking a sop of her drink.
Once the meal is finished, Amethyst offers to put away the leftovers and clean the dishes, but Seth says that they needed to head home. So without arguing she decides to go with her man. Her goodbye to his grandmother was the hardest one because they felt a connection as best friends.