Rainstorm by Susana Mohel

Author:Susana Mohel [Mohel, Susana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-03T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Chase

Six years ago

Roselynn’s parents’ surprise visit to my home had got me thinking about the best way to introduce her to my family, who were naturally very keen to meet her. So keen in fact, that my mother used to ask about Rose before she asked how I was, all her attention was focused on my girlfriend. But far from bothering me, I was as proud as a peacock, delighted that everyone was so happy about my new relationship.

So that’s where we were headed, to visit my family for the weekend, although I hadn’t told Rose, deciding instead to keep it as a surprise, seeing as her parents had surprised us with their unexpected visit.

“Are we nearly there yet?” Rose asked for the umpteenth time, as I took the exit on the freeway. My family had an orange grove in Riverside, and although it wasn’t far from Los Angeles, with our hectic lives, there just hadn’t been an opportunity for us to get away before then.

When her parents had dropped in and her mother had asked where my dinner table was, Rose had seemed worried about what kind of impression they were getting, because I didn’t exactly have a great deal of furniture, but fortunately, soon after I’d moved in, I’d bought a large table for the patio, so we’d made use of that. The meal had passed off pretty well, with her brothers even managing to keep a civil tongue in their heads, and her father, despite sending some murderous “you’re not good enough for my daughter” looks my way, had also seemed to enjoy the occasion. Rose had commented that she was thankful that her grandmother hadn’t brought along any of the family photo albums to embarrass her, although I wouldn’t have minded seeing them.

“Where are we going?” Rose complained again, fidgeting in her seat like a five-year-old child. “You’ve not given me a single clue about where we’re going, so I hope I’ve brought the right clothes. I just packed a simple dress. You’re not thinking about going camping, right?”

“We’ll be there in about forty-five minutes.” I didn’t bother to hide my amusement at her impatience. “And you don’t need to worry about your clothes, you’ll look perfect whatever you wear, just as you always do.”

One of the things I liked about Roselynn is that without being vain, she took great care of her appearance. She wasn’t high maintenance, she just had style. Even if she was just out hunting down bargains in the flea market, she was always feminine, always on point.

So fucking beautiful.

The most beautiful woman I’d ever seen.

I was a little disappointed when the signs on the freeway gave away our destination, spoiling my surprise.

“We’re going to Riverside?” She turned to me in a panic. “Don’t tell me we’re going to visit your parents. Chase! You should have warned me! Oh my God, I can’t show up to visit your mother empty-handed! What were you thinking? My own mother would kill me, she taught me better.

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