Before We Met

Chapter Twenty Six

I awakened to the side of my bed empty. I frown as I slowly get out bed, walking towards the door, as I then look down the hall.

I see the guest room door slightly open. me being curious, I walk in to see no one there.

"looking for me"? I hear a deep voice behind and I jump slightly.

I turn around to see a shirtless Chase, holding a glass of water.

"oh, uh hey". I smile, trying to play off the fact that I was looking for him because I missed him.

"I couldn't sleep". Chase says softly, sitting on his bed.

"everything okay"? I ask, as I sit next to him on the bed.

"yeah. I just got a lot going on through my mind".

"like what"?

"Don't you feel bad lying to your parents"? Chase sighs.

"I mean yeah. it keeps me safe from telling them what really happened though".

"we should tell them". Chase says, looking away.

"what- why"? I ask as he shrugs.

"it feels wrong. maybe they'll understand".

"yeah I guess its the right thing".

"good. I'm glad you agree. I'm going to sleep in here tonight".

"Oh okay. I'll see you in the morning". he smiles as I return a smile, walking back to my room.

I lay in my bed and stare at my ceiling until I finally fall asleep.

"Honey, wake up sweetheart". I hear my Uncle Shawn say.

"mm. Leave me alone. It's too early".

"Bitch its only 10:00. You're not a grandma. Get your ass up". Shawn jokes as I laugh a little.

I go to the bathroom but I'm stopped by Shawn grabbing my arm.

"What". I groan as he drags me downstairs.

As soon as we get downstairs I see a food platter on the table.

"this is what you wanted to show me? Food".

"No just wait". Shawn says, clapping his hands excitedly, taking a seat next to me at the table.

A few moments later Chase comes out with a bunch of food, setting it down on the table.

"morning". I mumble towards him and he smiles.

"good morning". He says, giving me a small hug.

My dad walks in the room with his newspaper in hand.

"morning dad".

"morning sweetheart".

"alright, everyone. Can I have your attention"?

We all look at Chase as he raises his orange juice glass, so we all proceed to do the same.

"I am Chase Hudson. For those of you who don't know". Chase then laughs.

"I met Isabella at college. The first time I met her was interesting. I remember when I first saw and thought damn, She is really gorgeous. I don't talk about my feelings a lot, but when I do just know I trust you. Anyways, Isabella Blaine I have liked you for a while and I didn't know when it would be the right time, but i think this is it. You're meeting my mom in a week and so there's only one right way to it. Will you be my girlfriend"?