Chapter 1: Chapter One - Family Dinners
Sunday
Driving down the highway I nodded my head and tapped my fingers against the steering wheel to some classical songs that played on the radio. Focusing on the road the sun glared off my wedding ring.
My phone buzzed on the passenger seat and I looked over to see Carson's name on the screen, I reached over answering it and putting it on loudspeaker. "Hello." I asked placing my phone on my lap and focusing back on the road. "Hey did you do a grocery run? Fridge is practically empty." His voice hit my ears, I cringed. "Yeah I should be back in like twenty minutes max."
"Okay bye." I rolled my eyes as I heard the line go dead and I chucked my phone back onto the passenger seat. "Oh my god move!" I yelled at the slow driver in front of me. I rolled my eyes again and just continued to cuss at the driver.
Making my way to the house eventually I pulled into the drive way parking the car. Opening the door I got out and walked to the trunk to pick up the bags. "Need a hand?" Carson said making me slightly jump. I nodded and then made my way into the house setting the bags on the island counter. "Thanks." I said quietly as Carson walked in and did the same.
"No problem." He smiled before he started to unpack the bags. "I was thinking we could have Bolognese for dinner." He piped up once more. "Sure." I mumbled agreeing.
As we finished packing away the groceries my phone rang and I groaned when I seen my moms picture on the screen. "Hi mom!" I chirped as I answered, Carson's eyes widened once I said mom. "Hi sweetie! Your dad and I just want to know if it's okay if we came over for dinner? It's okay if your busy!" She chirped making me internally groan.
"Uhh no it's fine, I'll have Carson invite Lilian and Peter for a catch up! We are going to have Bolognese if that's ok?" I bit my lip. "Sure hun see you soon!"
When the line went dead I groaned. "They want to come over for dinner so you might as-well go invite yours. I'm going to start on dinner." I shook my head before rushing around grabbing pots and pans while Carson went to his office.
After an hour of cooking the dinner and making amazing signature desserts I finally had time to go get dressed and make myself at least look presentable. I curled my short blonde hair and did my make-up before slipping into my heels.
The doorbell rang and I heard Carson sighing before opening it. "Hi Mora you look beautiful as always and Noel your looking good." Carson put on his fake happy act that we learned to put on in-front of both our parents.
"Carson dear, how are you?" I heard my mom say. "I'm doing great." After I checked my self over I made my way down the stairs to greet my parents. "Mom! Dad!" I smiled as I entered the kitchen. "My baby!" Mom smiled hugging me and kissing my cheeks. "How are you sweetheart?" She examined my face and I smiled. "I'm doing good mom, there isn't nothing to worry about."
"Is he treating you good?" She smirked and I faked laughed. "Of course. I don't know what I would do without him." I smiled as I looked over at Carson in his blue tight shirt and his combed black hair. He looked back at me and smiled, hoping they still believed we were "happy".
As I was about to turn and check on the food the door bell rang and I mentioned I was going to get it, I fixed my hair in the mirror and fixed my dress before opening the door to Lilian and Peter. "Sunday! It's so good to see you!" Lilian smiled. "How are you dear?" She said stepping in the door and hugging me. "I'm amazing! My mom and dad are in the kitchen." I smiled as she smiled and walked in, I greeted Peter and I closed the door.
"So the house is coming together, is that a new mirror in the hallway I seen?" Lilian spoke as I poured three glasses of wine. "Yeah we just got it yesterday we want it to feel more like home." I smiled as I handed her and my mom their glasses of red wine.
I fake smiled at Lilian as I drank from my glass and dragged my eyes to look at Carson who drank from his bottle of beer while also looking at me. I wanted to roll my eyes but I held back and then remembered the food. "Do you guys want to take a seat at the table and Carson will you please help me with dinner?" I raised a brow with a smile at Carson who just nodded and everybody made their way towards the table. I turned on my heels and walked towards the oven to get the bolognese.
"I'm hating this fake happy thing." Carson groaned as he appeared beside me. "Let's just get this done and over with." I sighed as I plated up all the bolognese and Carson brought the plates over to the table.
"This looks amazing Sunday." Lilian smiled as I sat across from her with Carson on my right. "Thank you, It's one of my favorite dishes to make." I smiled digging my fork and spoon into the food taking up a small amount.
"So how is married life you two, any arguments yet?" My mom piped up smirking and my dad nudging her widening his eyes. "Oh Noel I'm just asking a question." She rolled her eyes arguing. "Mora they are only a few weeks living together, give them a little time before bombarding them with questions like that." My dad argued back.
I awkwardly coughed and my parents stared at me. "I am so sorry Sunday, you know I don't know how to keep my mouth shut." My mother apologized lowering her eyes to her plate. "No it's fine mother and no we haven't argued, not yet anyways." I lied biting my lip and looking at Carson who just stared at me with worried eyes.
"That's good." My mother laughed lightly, giving me and Carson a small smile. The room went quiet again as everyone went back to eating. I picked up my glass of wine and drank from it, my eyes glanced over at Lilian who was staring at me and I sent her a smile.
Dinner ended and I cleared up the plates as Lilian helped me load up the dishwasher in the kitchen on our own. "Sunday, I know it's none of my business but are you sure your okay? I know this whole thing isn't something you wanted." Lilian sounded concerned. I smiled at her shaking my head.
"I'm fine Lilian, I promise."
She nodded but still raised a brow. "You're absolutely positive you are fine because I don't want you to lie to me either Sunday." She held a hand on my arm and I sighed. "I'm 99.9% sure I am fine, there is no need to worry about me Lilian because Carson takes good care of me."
"Okay, but I mean it come and speak to me if something's wrong, okay?"
"Okay."
After loading the dishwasher Carson awkwardly wrapped his arms around me as we said our goodbyes to our parents, after shutting the door we suddenly let go and went straight upstairs to bed for work the next morning.
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