A little note before you read the chapter: Oxford University is in England. That's something I learned last week! (thankz rhapsodyflower!!) So I was confused. Should I change the name of the University, or shouldn't I? I was about to, but then in the end decided that I'm leaving everything the way it already is. So let's just make believe that there's an Oxford in New York, somewhere. Ok? Alright? Great
Daphne kept on noticing a certain twinkle in Ian's eyes during the car ride home. Obviously there was something important on his mind. Daphne just smiled and turned to look out the window.
Ian looked at Daphne. Does she know what's on my mind?, he thought. It's Daphne, she's far from being a mind reader.
Henry stopped at a red light near an intersection.
"Ooo, hot dog stand!!! Henry, stop the car!! I have to get a hot dog!" Daphne exclaimed
Henry eyed Daphne "A hot dog??!! We're almost home and you want to get a hot dog?!"
"Yes. Maybe Grandma and Ian want one too."
"Well, actually I'm good. I'll pass on the hot dog." Ian replied
"You see. Thank you, Ian. Now let's get home." Henry said
"Oh Henry, let the girl buy a hot dog." Grandmother said
"But mother – " Henry began
"Don't you but me! Now park the car. There's a free parking space…" Grandmother pointed to a free space a few feet in front of them
"Oh fine." Henry said in defeat. He went and parked the car in that space. After, Daphne jumped out of the car.
"Oh dunkie, get me a large one with some relish and ketchup." Grandmother called out of the open window.
"Kay!" And Daphne went
Ian watched Daphne walk straight to the hot dog stand. He admired her so much. After months of not seeing her, he could watch her as much as he wanted to. Their cyber conversations were nice, but there just wasn't that certain click, that connection between boyfriend and girlfriend whenever they talked with each other or walked with each other or kissed each other. That brought him back to the kiss Daphne and him shared at the airport. How sincere it was. How thoughtful it was. How, how HOT it was. That made Ian chuckle.
Daphne walked back with two hot dogs wrapped in paper. She handed the bigger looking one to Grandmother.
"Here you go Grandma." Daphne smiled to her
"Why thank you dear." And Grandmother gave a wink back to Daphne
Daphne got in the back and Henry took off again.
"So, you're on spring break, huh?" Ian asked Daphne
"Yeah, two weeks off to do whatever we want! It's awesome."
Daphne was holding on to her hot dog. Why wasn't she eating it? "Hey Daph, how come you're not eating your hot dog?"
"I'm saving it, duh."
"Saving it for whom, might I ask?"
"Whom?! Who uses that word?" She giggle-smiled at him
"Proper English speakers, that's who. Now who's the hot dog for?"
She rolled her eyes. "You and me. Oh, excuse me, I meant You and I." She said 'You and I' in an English accent. Mocking Ian. Ian lightly punched her forearm. Then Daphne punched him back harder. That made Ian go, "Ow!!" out loud.
"What's going on?!" Henry asked looking through the mirror.
"Nothing." They both said in unison. Then they giggled to each other. How cute?!!
The gang finally reached China Town. Henry pulled into the apartment parking lot. He parked, everyone got out, Henry and Ian took out the suitcases (which were only three for Grandmother and 2 for Ian), and locked. Henry carried two of his mother's bags. Grandmother wheeled the rolley one. Daphne carried one of Ian's bags and Ian carried the other. They headed straight for the building.
Henry whispered to his mother who was walking right beside him. "Mother, I can't believe you ate that entire thing!! I didn't even know you knew what a hot dog was!"
"Ah, my dear boy, there are many things you have yet to know about your own mother. Things you might soon find out." She said then walked along hurriedly.
Awww, Ian and Daphne are holding hands, that is so adorable!!!
Henry unlocked their apartment door. Libby was inside waiting for them on the big living room couch, while reading Vogue. Everyone got in. "We're here!!" Henry shouted once he managed to get in.
"Right here, sweetie!!" Libby raised her hand in the air. She went to help Henry with the bags. That's when she saw Ian.
"Ian!!?? Wow!! It's so great to see you again!" Libby hugged him. "Someone here has been so excited to see you again that she's been thinking of becoming a musician herself. Ain't that right, Miss Reynolds?" Libby hugged Daphne and kissed her on the cheek.
"Mom, can you shut up about that?!" Daphne eyeballed her mom seriously. "Oh, sorry dear." Libby apoligized
"Wait, you wanted to become a musician?! I can't see you as a musician to tell you the truth. More of a model…" Ian looked at Daphne's perfect model body. Daphne looked into his eyes and showed a toothy smile. It was true. Her perfectly thin body, clear porcelain skin, perfect, pearly Hollywood smile, and her beautiful straight brownish hair were enough to make any guy fall head over heels for her. Ian sure did.
Libby smiled her famous toothy smile at the two of them. It was good to have them together again!
"Are you wearing white socks with a perfectly good suit like this Henry???!!!" Grandmother exclaimed. "Why, you ought to have gone naked!!"
Daphne giggled.
