Meeting The Scott Family (2)

SELENA'S POV:

THAT NIGHT:

“Why didn't we first stop by the house to change? I'm so tired and I bet everyone can see how exhausted I am through my eyes and this cloth I have on. I look like a mess.” I complained to Henry as the GPS announced we were five minutes away.

“I've seen people looking a mess and trust me, you look nothing like that, you look amazing, smell so good and look like the most sexy CEO I have ever laid my eyes on.” A fuzzy feeling spread across my chest at the sound of that and my cheeks might have turned a shade of pink seeing the sincerity in his eyes.

“Plus the truth is, we are running a bit late and my mum might have called a couple of times but Olivia assured me she was running late as well and my mum totally understands.” He informed me and I glanced at the time seeing it was already fifteen minutes after, both our meetings had run longer than we had expected.

I hate being late so bad. I wanted to ask why Olivia didn't just come with him since she works in the legal team of their family's company but I was distracted by the most jaw-dropping exterior of the mansion I had ever seen as we pulled into the driveway.

“The home I grew up in is nothing as beautiful as this and I've not seen how inside is.” I told him and he chuckled looking up from his iPad.

“Cherry was just as in love.” He said, but I kept wondering who was this lady who he brought up every once in a while.

They seemed to have grown up together, my greatest guess was that she was his family friend who he eventually dated. He always had a smile on his face when he talked about it and Olivia was all smiles when she talked about her as well.

We hopped out of the car, and held hands entering into the magnificent home, and we were instantly embraced by its warmth but expensive artworks.

“They're here!” A middle aged woman announced with a big smile on her face and Henry instantly embraced her.

“Selena, this is Nanny Solidat.” He introduced me and I was about to stretch my hand for a handshake when she pulled me for a hug.

“Welcome Selena! If you need any embarrassing story about this kid right here, I'm always available.” She told me wiggling her eyebrow and I laughed, responding, “I will keep that in mind.”

“I like her.” She whispered to Henry and about four others walked towards us in excitement.

Henry's parents, Olivia and another man I had not met.

“She's so pretty! O My Goodness.” Mrs Scott pointed, staring at me from a distance in marvel like I was some kind of celebrity.

Henry's father gave me a hug and muttered, ‘Welcome to the family.”

“Hi Selena!” Olivia embraced me then introduced her fiancé to me, “This is Craig.”

“Come here, it's lovely to finally meet you.” Mrs Scott held my hands, and looked at me but I was beginning to feel very shy with all the eyes on me.

What was going through their minds? But looking through the corner of my eyes, they weren't really keeping their gaze on me but rather talking amongst themselves.

She embraced me and I couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. She was just so beautiful, with long silky chest-nut brown hair and the ideal facial features. She and her husband were most likely models when they were younger because they screamed perfection. I mean….how could someone's skin be so flawless?

We all walked together to the backyard patio, where a variety of meals were arranged beautifully in the most breathtaking patio I had ever seen..

I glanced at Henry and saw him staring at Olivia's fiancé with scorn as the dinner began, “Is everything okay?” I inquired, touching his hand softly.

“Yeah…a little bit. Are you?” He whispered, turning to the right to watch my facial expression and I smiled tightly, raising my thumb up which made him chuckle and assure me.

“I feel so old anytime I say or react this way but, the last time I saw you, you were so young and cute.” Mrs Scott said, and I couldn't help but chuckle.

“Your parents and I go way back, developing a friendship, partnership, a very close bond. Now, having you in our family….with those beautiful eyes like your mother's….my heart is so full. Anytime you'd like to hear stories about them, you can call me anytime.” I nodded frantically at her words, because the softness in her tone, honesty in her eyes and care had me feeling so….happy.

The conversation soon shifted to Olivia and her fiancé, and she pointed out the new case she's working on pro bono which was about a man who had been constantly and surprisingly been abused by his wife. Her description of the wife and bruises on his body caused her fiancé to laugh but hearing things like that reminded me of my past.

“Found a job, Craig?” Henry found a way to slip that question in and I heard Craig clear his throat.

“Really, Henry?” Olivia looked so irritated but the look on Henry's face did not soften one bit.

“I just don't want any piece of trash leaching on my sister, that's all.” Henry shrugged, his demeanour calm, but the look on Craig and Olivia's face was nothing but embarrassment and shame.

“Henry! That's enough now.” Olivia and Mr Scott said in unison and Henry raised his hand up in surrender which made me shake my head.

But I understood where he was coming from, I don't know any brother who would want his sister to experience what I went through. I'd make sure I explain that to her later.

The rest of the dinner was tense, and soon everyone had excused themselves, leaving just myself and a tired Mrs Scott. She had not uttered a word after the argument between her children.

“I think I speak for my husband and I when I say how happy we are to have you in our family. Henry told us all about you ex and best friend, and I want you to know we are here to support you always with anything you need. Hell, even if it's a night out, Olivia and I will be there, with probably Cherry. Don't pay no mind to the two of them's argument, they are just being siblings and Henry's protection over whoever he loves is not to be interfered with, you are going to soon realize that.” I smiled, rising to my feet thinking,

Who was Cherry? Was she insinuating that Henry was going to fall in love with me?

But I dispelled all that and asked for a hug, and a big smile appeared on her face.

“Welcome to the Scott family. You are protected and loved forever now.” There was no hint of amusement in her voice at those words, she meant it.

Before I could say anything in response, a beautiful lady in a big pink wig, in a dramatic long cream dress that screamed theatre walked in.

“Oh dang it! I missed it.” She kissed her teeth and Mrs Scott's face lit up.

“Cherry!”