Chapter 5 (Lunch w/ family and talk w/ Mark)
When I woke up the next morning I heard a loud banging at my door. The first thing I saw was Mark still sound asleep with a smile on his face and then I noticed the clock near my bed reading 1:20 p.m. I hurried up to put some clothes on, then started to run to the door to see who was there even though I already knew who was there. I knew it would be my brothers and dad wondering what was wrong with me, because they knew me that I would call and explain why I was running late. Before I left the bedroom, I looked at myself in the mirror to make sure I was a little presentable. Then I made sure that Mark was still sound asleep. When I went to the door and opened to let them in both Matt and Jeff had this expression on their faces that said, what's going on Geannye, why are you still here? But they did not say anything they just came into the apartment and just sat down on my couch where as my dad asked me, what happen did you stay out to late partying with your friends and forget that that you were to meet your family for lunch.
I told him no, I was just really tried over the past couple of days and I forgot to set my alarm. I'm really sorry, if you give me about thirty minutes I'll be ready for us to go out for lunch before you leave New York City. So, just sit tight and I'll be back.
I then went back into the bedroom to see that Mark was starting to wakeup. I then went over to him and told him not to speak; my brothers and dad are in the living room. I explained to him I overslept and now I'm going to get ready now and take a quick shower and then go out for a late lunch. So, I told him that I needed him to stay here in the bed until I leave and then he could move around freely and maybe help me get the rest of my stuff pack in boxes to take to Houston with us in the next couple of days. I then gave him a kiss and then went into the bathroom to take my shower and get ready to leave. When I left Mark by the bedside, I could see in his eyes that he was hurting, because I haven't told my brothers about us yet. Also because I have told them the really reason why I was moving to Houston, but I knew how my brothers would react and they would tell me that I'm too young for Mark and I would be wasting my time because he is on the road 32 weeks out of the year. I just then block it out of my mind for now and hurried up before Matt or Jeff decided to come into my bedroom and find Mark there anyway.
Once I got done in the bathroom and ready to go, I gave Mark one last kiss and told him I love him and I'll see you in a couple of hours. I then went out of the bedroom and told my dad and brothers that I'm ready to go.
We then went to a nice restaurant near Central Park. I really enjoyed myself spending time with my family. After we got done eating, we went to the park and walked around spending more time together. My dad asked me if we could go for a little walk while Matt and Jeff went off in a different direction.
Once we were alone, my dad asked me, what was wrong, because he knew something was bothering me, because I seem distracted all through lunch. I then told him that I still haven't told Matt and Jeff about Mark and I being together yet let alone the real reason why I'm moving to Houston.
My dad then asked me, so will you need any help moving your stuff from New York to Houston?
"No. Mark has his truck with him and we can pack everything in it and then we will come to the house in Cameron in the next week since Mark is off with a so-called "injury" to get the rest of my stuff.
After we got done talking about everything that is going on in my life, I saw my brothers start to approach us and both me and my dad got quite about what we were talking about. When they came up to us, Jeff said, it was almost time for him and Matt to leave. So we all left the park and went back to the hotel that they were all staying at to get Matt and Jeff's stuff and take them to the airport to catch their flight to there next destination on their tour.
Once dad and me saw Matt and Jeff off, my dad drove me back to my apartment and he told me that he would see me in a couple of days when I came to get the rest of my things from the house. I then gave him a hug and a kiss and told him bye and I love him.
After I saw my dad leave, I went up to my apartment to tell Mark what had happen between me and my dad and explained what was going to happen in the next couple of days. When I came into my apartment, I saw Mark putting some of the dishes from the kitchen into boxes and storage containers. He looked so cute doing all this. I went over to him and gave him a hug and a kiss. He then asked me, "How did everything go with lunch with your dad and brothers?"
"Fine. My dad asked me if I needed any help moving my things from the apartment to Houston and he was wondering if I was going to tell Matt and Jeff about us as well."
Mark looked at me and saw that I was tired and hurting inside that I was keeping our relationship from them, but he also knew why I was keeping it from them in the first place. He then told me that he got all of my stuff from the kitchen, storage room, and living room all put into boxes and containers read to load up into the truck. He then said all that we have left to pack up here is your bedroom. He then asked me, "So when is Shell going to move in anyway?"
"Thank you for packing up most of the stuff up. Shell will be moving in the next couple of days, I think she said on Wednesday she will start moving her things in. So, I would like to get out of here by Tuesday night. I did talk to the landlord and he said it was okay for Shell to take over the lease since I gave him well over six months notice of it." I then gave him a kiss and told him to follow me into the bedroom.
He then asked me, "What I thought I was doing?"
"I'm tired and I was something to cuddle up with while I take a nap before packing up the bedroom." So, we took a nap. Mostly I slept and Mark just watched. He was just holding me and comforting me about all my problems. He would keep on telling me that everything will be alright in the next few weeks, because we will be married and we will finally be able to live very happy together with no worries about what my brothers will think about us.
About two hours latter, Mark got up and told me, to get dress because we are going to go out to WWF New York tonight for dinner and to watch Sunday Night Heat. He also said that he already called ahead of time and to reserve a table for us there and I also figured you would like to see the place one last time before we leave. Also you have to pick up your last check anyway before we leave don't you.
"Yes. I also have to pick up my last check from Stella's too and I want to say goodbye to the girl's anyway."
After that I got out of bed and went into the bathroom to take a quick shower and freshen up a little. After, I got done in the shower Mark came into the bathroom to also freshen up before we left to go to dinner. While he was taking his shower, I was putting on my make-up and fixing my hair. When he came out of the bathroom, he just had a towel wrapped around his waist and a towel drying his hair. He saw me sitting at my make-up table putting on my make-up on in my robe and asked me, you aren't dress yet?
"No, I wanted to fix my make-up and hair before I put my outfit I picked out which is laying out on the bed."
He then said, "Okay." Then he went over to his suitcase and pulled out his clothes and then went back bathroom to get dress.
After I finished my make-up and hair, I put on my blue jeans and my black halter-top with the word devil's child written in red across the front. I then put on my big black cowboy boots to finish my outfit. When Mark came out of the bathroom, he had on one of his sleeveless blue jean shirts and a pair of tight blue jeans on with his black boots. He asked me, if I was ready to go out?
"Yes. You look so good in that outfit baby. I love you."