Chepter 7 The Strange Breakfast

Natalie's POV

I felt awkward once I entered the dining room with Daniel. Everyone’s gaze was fixed on us. The anxiety inside me rose, but I reduced the overwhelming feeling and managed to break the silence by greeting them while approaching the table.

“Good morning, everybody!”

"Good morning, honey," Grandma replied with a tender smile on her face.

"Daniel, this is my family. Everyone, this is Daniel, our new neighbor." I mumbled, feeling my cheeks burning from embarrassment.

I wish they wouldn't notice. It's hard to explain why he's here in the early morning.

"Hi, Daniel. I'm Tobi. Nice to meet you!

Please sit and have breakfast with us" aunt Tobi said cheerfully.

"No, no. Daniel is in a hurry! We were just doing some morning exercises together. He is already late. He has to go to work!" I said in panic, afraid if he stayed he would say something about the marriage.

My Grandma interrupted, saying, "Don't be rude, Natalie. Ten minutes won't make him late, isn't that righ