Devastation or Destiny??? by The Blakk Dahlia

Author:The Blakk Dahlia
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: african-american romance, marriage, black love, free spirit, romance, books about love, career women
Publisher: The Blakk Dahlia
Published: 2019-07-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter VII: Envious Rumor?

The following month, Tanya’s parents came to visit. Their presence was definitely needed as it set in daily that she didn’t have her support system. They all piled into the hotel suite, pushing her to sleep on the sofa for a few days.

“What do you think dad?” She asked pulling their luggage into the bedroom.

“Love it! When I came here years ago, I wasn’t fortunate enough to stay in nice places like this.”

“Prob because you wanted to be near the red light district.” Tamara grumbled.

“Ma, don’t start.” Tanya laughed.

“What’s first on the agenda baby?” Tamara asked.

“I hope it includes something to eat.” Moses said, moving the curtains to reveal the daylight.

“Actually, it does dad.” She took a seat on the edge of the sofa. “A friend of mine is meeting us for lunch at Chez Bruce.”

“What type of place is that?” He asked. “And you’re making friends already baby girl?”

“Its modern European food. You’ll love it.” Tanya waved him off.

“Who is this friend?” Her mother asked.

She flashed a radiant smile. “A guy from work. His name is Alastair.”

Tamara stood in front of her glowing daughter. “Is there more we should know about this Alastair?”

“We met at work, and he’s practically my only friend here.”

“So is there more to this friendship?” Tamara placed her hand on Tanya’s shoulder.

“No ma!” She flinched. “We’re working together on this project and, sometimes we hang out on the weekends. He’s been showing me around.”

“Good baby girl. Glad you’re moving on.” Moses patted her on the head.

“Ow dad!” She giggled.

“Moving on!?” Tamara uttered. “Tanya...”

“It’s not like that mama.” She groaned.

Alastair sat at the table near the window, waiting for Tanya and her parents to arrive. The anticipation of making a good impression on Moses and Tamara, caused him to fidget.

“She’s not your girlfriend Alastair.” He said to himself. “It’s just a Sunday lunch.”

While he reassured himself, Tanya with her parents in tow, approached the table.

“Hey! I hope we didn’t have you waiting long. Dad wanted to take pictures everywhere.” Tanya said gently touching his shoulder.

Alastair stood up to welcome them. He cleaved his eyes into his beautiful friends before responding.

“That’s okay. You guys like sitting near the sunlight?”

“Oh, it’s fine dear. I’m Tamara Hunter.” She said, pushing her daughter aside.

“Pleasure to meet you.” He shook Tamara’s hand.

“And this is my father, Moses.” Tanya added, peeking around her mother’s shoulder.

“Nice to meet you, Alastair.” Moses took a seat across from him. “You picked this place?”

“Yes. Mostly European food but it’s a great selection.” Alastair replied handing him the menu.

“I can eat anything right about now. The food on the plane...horrible.”

“How was the flight?” Alastair asked her parents.

“Equally horrible.” Moses said skimming through the menu.

They enjoyed modern cuisines, suggested by Alastair. As the lunch went on, his nerves calmed down. Their laugh-filled conversations made him feel as if he’d known the Hunters forever. Tanya’s parents took a liking to him as well, especially her father. He was very impressed with his daughter’s “friend”, listening to the daring stories of life in Paris.

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