Dessert
Dessert
"Hmm as long as you realize your mistake. You have to apologize to your mother as well," Arthur instructed.
"But—"
Cutting her off, he explained, "No matter what Ava she is your mother."
Left with no other other choice, she reluctantly agreed. "Fine, I'll apologize to her when I see her next time."
"I'll fix a date and call you kids home for dinner along with your special friends."
Widening her eyes in shock, she snapped, "Wait, what?"
"Why are you shocked? Don't you want to introduce him to your parents?" he inquired.
"It's not like you haven't met Calvin before," she murmured.
"I have but I met him as Sebastian's close friend, this time I want to meet him as your partner. Am I clear?" When she nodded her head, he added, "Good, let's go have breakfast together."
…..
Evening.
Sebastian and Ellie's place.
"So she called my uncle and asked him what had happened," Charlotte informed.
"And what did your uncle say?" Melissa curiously inquired.
Shrugging her shoulder, she answered, "What I had told him. I told my uncle about Brandon a long time ago and he was okay with it. I mean, what can he do, right? He can't force me to be with someone whom I am not interested in."
Taking a sip of her coffee, Ava asked, "and what did my great mother the great tell him?"
"Nothing, she just said that it was a pity things didn't work out."
Keeping quiet for quite some time, Melissa remarked, "Maybe I am being paranoid but don't think Rebecca's behavior is a bit strange." Without waiting anyones reply, she added, "I mean, I had thought she would throw a fit and try to sway Sebastian like she always does but she did nothing of that kind. She is quite chill about it which may be a good sign but it is also very suspicious."
"To be honest, I also feel the same way," Charlotte added.
"Hmm I think she isn't saying anything because dad is not supporting her," Ava explained.
"How do you know that?" Melissa curiously asked.
"I met dad today for breakfast and he was quite supportive. I mean, he usually takes mom's side but there have been times when he didn't. Fortunately, this is one of the rare moments when he is actually acting sensible and is taking our side," Ava explained further.
Ellie, who was quiet all the way long, finally said something. "This reminds me, Seb was telling me that he even asked him to bring me over for dinner."
"He told me the same thing and he was also asking about you El," Ava added.
Glancing at her phone which was constantly ringing, Melissa shoved it inside her back.
"Why aren��t you receiving the call Mel? Who is it?" Ellie inquired.
"It's Noah, he has been constantly calling me for an hour now. He wants to know when I will come home, seriously this man behaves very weirdly at times," she sighed.
Taking a sip of her coffee, Charlotte stated, "Maybe he has something important to say, you should receive it."
Glancing at her watch, Ava gasped, "It's late, I should leave. I was supposed to meet Cal at the supermarket, we have some serious grocery shopping to do."
"And I have to pick up Brandon from his office." Picking up her bag, Charlotte added, "I'll see you girls tomorrow. The dinner is still on, right?"
"Of course it is, Cal and I will be there on time," Ava answered.
…..
After everyone left, Ellie slumped on the couch and took a deep breath. So many things had happened today including meeting Rebecca as Sebastian's girlfriend for the first time and the way she ignored her was still disturbing her even though Sebastian had assured her not to think about it.
Gently caressing Bojo's fur, she stated, "Human life is seriously very tough honey, you should be happy for not being one of us."
As she was about to go upstairs to her bedroom, her phone started ringing. Looking at the called ID, she took a deep breath before receiving it. "Hey mom."
"Ellie, how are you?" Judith inquired.
"I am fine, how are you and dad?"
"Everything is okay here, you dad has gone out for a jog with your uncle Jerry. How is Sebastian?" she asked.
Sitting on the couch beside Bojo and Boji, Ellie answered, "He is fine too."
"Honey, is everything okay?" Judith frowned.
Keeping quiet for quite some time, she answered, "I met Sebastian's mom today."
"And?"
"I don't think she likes me or maybe she isn't that fond of me." Pausing for a while, she added, "I just don't know what to do."
"Hmmm, did you tell Sebastian about your problem and how you feel?"
Ellie nodded her head and explained, "Yes I did, he asked me not to think about it. He believes that since we both are happy and love each other, that is enough."
"He is not wrong. What do you think?"
Groaning in frustration, Ellie stated, "I don't know mom, I just wanted everything to be nice and peaceful. I wanted to be on good terms with his mother but now everything is so messy and I am having a headache. I don't wanna feel this way because my mood will directly affect Seb's, I just can't help it."
Keeping quiet for quite some time, Judith remarked, "Honey, you do remember that your grandma hated your dad when Introduced him to her. She told me it's never gonna work out and he will never accept him. But later when we got married, things worked out completely fine. Yes there were differences initially but time solved everything."
Without waiting for Ellie's reply, she added, "Always remember one thing Ellie, you cannot please everyone in your life and expect them to like you. Liking or hating someone solely depends on the person itself. If someone isn't fond of you, that doesn't mean you are inferior or there is something wrong with you."
"And it also doesn't mean that there is something wrong with the person who doesn't like you or isn't fond of you. Liking or not liking someone is a personal choice which we have to respect." Pausing for a while, Judith added, "Maybe Sebastian's mother isn't fond of you right now. Even your dad wasn't fond of Sebastian until he got to know him better. You just need to give her some time, I am sure everything is going to be okay."
"You think?"
"Of course honey, how can anyone not like someone like my daughter? You are the sweetest, I am sure Sebastian's mother will be super fond of you in the future," she proudly stated.
Ellie smiled and was about to say something when Sebastian entered the apartment. "Thanks mom, I will talk to you later, okay? Seb is home."
"Alright sweetheart, talk me to if you face any kind of problem okay?"
"I will mom, bye." After hanging up the call, Ellie pointed towards the bag in Sebastian's hand. "What is that?"
Waving the bag at her, he answered, "I got pastries for you."
Taking the bag from his hand, she sighed, "I was planning to make some dessert today.' Peeking through the box, she added, "I don't know why I am craving for something sweet today."
Giving her a peck on her cheeks, he smiled, "Enjoy your pastries, I'll freshen up first and then let's make dinner together."
"You don't wanna have some?"
Tapping the tip of her nose, he answered, "I'll have my dessert at night."
Before Ellie could say anything, her phone started ringing again.
"Who is it?" he inquired.
Looking at the caller ID, she answered, "It's Mel, the girls were here a while ago maybe she left something around." As soon as she picked up the call, she heard Melissa's loud excited squealing.
"El, you won't believe what just happened."
"If you tell me I might," she chuckled.
Without wasting any time, Melissa beamed, "Noah proposed to me."
Widening her eyes in shock, Ellie squealed in excitement. "What? Oh my God, this is so exciting. How did he do it? I mean the setup—" Tossing the box aside, she jumped in excitement. "Tell me everything."
"When I came home, he had decorated the house with balloons and flowers." Groaning in satisfaction, Melissa sighed, "It was so romantic and then he got down on his knees and proposed to me."
Closing her eyes, Ellie sighed, "That is so great and romantic, please tell me you said yes."
"I haven't said anything."
Scrunching her brows, she inquired, "What do you mean?"
"I mean he is still holding a ring and waiting for my answer. I just wanted to tell you about it first." Without waiting for her reply, Melissa added, "I'll call you later."
"Go girl, get engaged," she chuckled before hanging up the call. Looking at Sebastian, she informed, "Noah proposed to Melissa."
Sitting beside her, he nodded his head. "Hmmm I know."
"You knew about it? Why didn't you tell me?" she frowned.
…..