Dinner with the Inlaws

"Hello, Good morning Mom, "Summer greeted her mom," "my love, I miss you" Summer's Mom complains." I miss you too Mom and I will come see you soon", she said. "Why not come over for dinner with your husband this evening", her Mom suggested. "Mom Xavier is busy with work and I don't think he would have time for dinner", Summer explained. She knew that after the troubles she caused these past few days, Xavier would not agree to follow her home for dinner, but her mom insisted. "I insist you come home with your husband, we have not met him officially as our son-in-law," Mrs. Joan stated. "But Mom!!!". "Young lady, bring your husband home for dinner this evening," her mom instructed and then ended the call.

I'm in deep trouble, "how do I get Xavier to go see my parents this evening?" she said to herself. After much debating, she decided to try her luck, "I need to say a quick prayer before heading downstairs", she thought to herself. With that, she knelt to pray "God I know I have been a stubborn daughter to you, but I promise to change, just help me convince Xavier to come see my parents this evening". After her prayer, she went downstairs to meet Xavier.

"Good morning", she greeted, "Xavier looked at her and ignored her. Xavier, I know I have offended you and am deeply sorry, I promise to respect you and not get into trouble, but I need one favor from you" Summer said. Xavier looked at her and then asked" What do you want?". "My mom asked that I bring you over for dinner this evening ", Summer said, her voice shaking. "Okay, I will come pick you up after work", Xavier replied. Summer hugged him out of excitement" Thank you very much Xavier", she said. Xavier stood up and removed Summer's hands from his body and replied, "You are welcome". Then he left for work.

As they pulled up to the elegant mansion, Xavier got down from his car and was about to go in, when Summer took his arm and said, "Please Xavier can we act like we are in love, I don't want my parents to think otherwise please", Summer pleaded? Xavier looked at her and nodded.

Her parents greeted them at the door with warm smiles and hugs. Xavier felt relieved that they seemed genuinely friendly, but he kept wondering how different Summer is from her parents. As they made their way to the dining room, he couldn't help but admire the exquisite decor and antique furnishings.

As they sat down to eat, Xavier was delighted by the mouthwatering aroma of the food. He helped himself to a generous serving of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Summer's parents chatted amicably with him, asking him about his sister and how he managed to build a multi-billion company on his own in less than five years.

After dinner, Summer's parents invited them to the living room for coffee and dessert. As they sipped their coffee, Summer's parents turned the conversation to their daughter.

"Summer tells us how you two met and how you have been spending a lot of time together. She loves you," Summer's mother said, smiling.

Xavier looked at Summer and smiled, "I love her too, she completes me".

Summer's father chuckled and said, "Well, Xavier, you seem like a nice young man. But I just want to know what made you marry this troublemaker." "Dad." Summer yelled, trying to stop her father.

Xavier smiled and said, "I saw beyond her troublesome nature, she is a very charming lady, always willing to make sacrifices for people she cares about.

Mrs. Joan looked at Xavier and smiled," Thank you for loving her genuinely, I know she is lousy, but please be patient with her.

They spent the rest of their evening chatting and making jokes, a few moments later, Xavier and Summer stood up, said their goodbyes and went home. When they got home, Xavier was about to head to his room when Summer stopped him. "Thank you, Xavier," she spoke out. "Remember not to break your promise", he said while going to his room.