Chap. 16 Dinner with Sarah
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"Children, it's time to go? Sarah is waiting for us!" Fran called from downstairs.
"We're coming." Derek said.
"You're ready baby girl?" Derek asked from the bathroom door.
"I don't think I should go, it's a family dinner."
"Come on baby girl. Sarah is dying to know you. She's ok you'll see."
"I… I don't know." She said getting out of the bathroom.
"What is the problem baby girl?" Derek asked taking her in his arms.
"I know, Desiree and I talked and I'm willing to forgive her but…"
"It's hard for you. And you wonder if Sarah will treat you bad."
"Maybe… I'm just tired. It has been some tough couple of days."
"We can stay here if you want."
"No, Sarah is waiting for us since she didn't have the time to come these past days."
"I'm not going without you."
"I…"
Someone knocked at the door and Desiree entered.
"I'm sorry bro, Mom is waiting."
"Go ahead we'll join you."
"Everything's ok?" Desiree asked hesitantly.
"Yes, go with mom. We'll join you soon.
"Ok. Don't be too late or Sarah will kill you; it's the same for you Penelope, Sarah is really eager to meet you."
She left and Derek looked at Penelope.
"So? Should I call Sarah?"
"NO! We'll go I don't want to disappoint her."
"Thanks baby girl, you'll see she'll adore you."
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While drinking some tea in the living room after dinner, Penelope thought that this evening had been wonderful. Sarah was lovely and her family really nice. Penelope had watched with envy her family, her lovely husband and her twins: Rebecca and Jeremy.
Now, she had Rebecca settled in her lap, while Jeremy was sat beside his uncle. The little girl was dozing.
"Honeys, I think it's time for bed." Sarah said to her children.
"Mommy I want Auntie Penny to read me a story." Rebecca said with a little voice.
"Honey I don't think…" Sarah said.
Penelope had tears in her eyes. "Aunt Penny" she thought.
"That's ok." Penelope interrupted, and then she blushed.
"I mean if that's ok…" she added.
"Of course, let me show you the way." Sarah said smiling.
Penelope grabbed the little girl and followed Sarah in the corridor.
Once the little girl was asleep, Sarah turned towards Penelope.
"Penelope, I'm so happy that Derek and you found each other… I know what Desiree did… forgive her please because she can be so immature. I don't want you relationship to be damaged by this."
"Don't worry. I'll forgive her with the time.
Sarah squeezed her hand; they came back in the living room on time to hear Derek say "I can already picture a little Penelope running in the house."
Penelope was frozen, she stared at everyone in the room, and she was as red as tomato.
"Well, I think it's time for us to leave." Fran, said to cut the uncomfortable silence.
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Derek and Penelope drove back silently. Derek was sure that his words had frightened her. They hadn't even shared a real kiss and he had screwed up.
They said goodnight to Fran and Desiree and went upstairs.
Penelope immediately went in the bathroom.
Derek sighed and began to pick some clothes to sleep in the guest room. These last nights they had shared a bed but he thought that maybe she wouldn't be near him this night.
He was heading towards the door when she entered the room again.
"Where are you going?"
"In the guest room;" he said not looking at her.
"Why?"
"I know that you're uncomfortable after what I said…"
"Did you mean it?"
"Of course, I…"
He didn't have time to finish; Penelope lips were on his.