Taking A Chance On Mr. Wrong (Taking Chances On Love Book 2) by Liwen Y. Ho

Author:Liwen Y. Ho [Ho, Liwen Y.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Clean & Wholesome, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Taking Chances On Love Series, Multicultural & Interracial Romance
Publisher: 2 Square 2 Be Hip; 2 edition
Published: 2015-04-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“Eat, more, more.” Melanie’s mother flashed a toothy grin as she dumped several heaping spoons of fried rice into Ben’s bowl. She took a seat in one of the empty chairs at the round table. “You like?”

“M goi,” Ben enunciated the Cantonese word for thank you with care. “Yes, I like it very much, Mrs. Koo. This is a wonderful meal.” He gestured in appreciation at the dishes of food occupying every inch of the wooden turntable. “I’m sorry my sister couldn’t make it tonight. This time of year is still difficult for her. She did ask me to send her regards.”

Furrowing her eyebrows, Mrs. Koo offered him a polite nod and turned to Melanie. “He talks so fast. I couldn’t understand a word he said after thank you. But his attempt was not too bad for a gwai lo,” she mumbled in Cantonese, addressing Ben as a Westerner. “When is he going to tell us how Billie did on her final? You said he was done with the grades.”

“Ma, let the guy eat first,” Sam interjected in Cantonese. “You don’t want to bother him when he’s hungry.”

Mrs. Koo’s eyes widened as she wiped her hands on the white apron tied around her waist. “You are right. Let’s wait until more food comes out. Your father’s Peking duck is extra crispy tonight. The teacher may decide to let Billie retake her test when he tastes it. Let me find out if it’s ready.” She stood up from her seat and hurried to the kitchen.

Melanie felt a light squeeze of her left knee. Reaching over, she grasped Ben’s hand under the white tablecloth. Her eyes met his and she couldn’t help but smile at the enthusiasm written on his face. “You doing all right?”

“Yeah, but I’m sure I lost your mom just now. I need to remember to speak slower. My nerves are getting the best of me.”

“Don’t worry, Ben. You’re doing fine.”

He adjusted the knot of his necktie to loosen it a little. “That’s better. Now it doesn’t feel like a noose.” Turning to Melanie, he asked, “Does it look okay?”

“You look great. The green stripes match your eyes.” Apart from his tense posture, he looked every bit like the kind and charming man she had come to adore since the day they met. If only her parents would see past the color of his skin, they would realize that, too.

“First impressions are everything, and I want to make a good one. It’s not every day you get to meet your girlfriend’s parents.”

“I thought you didn’t—” Before Billie could finish her sentence, Sam set her rice bowl down in one swift motion. “Yee Ga Je!” she cried out. “Why’d you step on my foot?”

Sam feigned an apologetic smile at Billie before turning her attention to Ben. “Have you ever dated a Chinese girl, Mr. Peters?”

Ben chuckled, not noticing the wide-eyed glare Melanie shot at Sam. “Please call me Ben. Even though your sister insists on introducing me as Billie’s teacher, I really am off duty,” he joked.

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