Remember Me

Chapter 19

"I'm just messing with you. You'll be great. I'm sure they will just fall in love with you. Mark my words."

I smiled and hugged her back before leaving once Elijah stopped by to pick me up.

***

I was squirming in my seat the whole ride, examining myself in the mirror, fixing my clothes, asking Elijah how I looked every once in a while and every time he would tell me something that would make my heart melt: "beautiful" , "as beautiful as you were two seconds ago" , "as beautiful as you were one minute ago" and so on.

When he finally parked in front of the house, that's when the panic hit its summit. Elijah must have noticed because he cradled my face in his hands and forced me to look at him.

"Don't be nervous, at all. I wasn't that nervous and I had to meet your dad. If I did it then so can you. They'll love you. Heck, they already do because of all I've told them about you. If I'm happy then they'll be happy for me. And Jasmine, I'm so very happy."

I blushed like mad as I leaned in and gave him a soft kiss as a reply to his sweet words. He should definitely teach Taylor how to give a motivational speech.

"Okay then, let's do this!" I grinned.

***

The minute I stepped into the house, I received the warmest welcome from each family member. His mother engulfed me in a bone crushing hug then his father did the same. The moment I pulled away, I felt soft tugging at the hem of my shirt. I looked down and found Elijah's 8 year old sister staring up at me with the same gorgeous crystal blue eyes. I smiled widely and leaned down to her height, pulling her in a hug. She was an exact replica of her brother which made me smile in awe.

"Hello princess. What's your name?" I asked her softly, tucking a strand of loose blonde hair behind her ear.

"Elsa. You're Jasmine right? Elijah never stops talking about you."

I slowly lifted my gaze up and settled it on a blushing Elijah. I smirked teasingly at him, though my heart was performing somersaults inside my rib cage  at the adorable sight of the two siblings. I couldn't help but imagine what a great father he would make someday. I smiled to myself at the thought and earned a curious look I shrugged my shoulders to from Elijah.

We sat in the living room and had the usual conversation of the parents getting to know me and asking about how it all started with Elijah. He seemed to already have told them half of the story though. Even Elsa was asking me questions. I already was able to tell how mature she was for her age and how fun she is to be around. She now already owns part of my heart. I consider her like the sister I never had.

Once we were called for dinner, I got up and made my way to the table, Elijah hot on my heel. He pulled the chair out for me then took the seat to my right. Elsa seated to my left. I honestly felt like part of the family already.

Now let me tell you, Mrs. Sanders prepared A LOT for dinner: steak with garlic parmesan cream sauce, grilled chicken caesar cobb salad, fried rice and baked potato in a casserole. For dessert, we had a whole lot of options too: chocolate chip cookie skillet brownie, apple pie and some strawberry lemonade cake bites. Elijah told me his mother loved cooking, and after all the food I just saw, I believed him more than I already did. It all looked delicious and believe me, it tasted heavenly. I already had some of her cooking back on my picnic date with Elijah but this was on a totally different level of mouthwatering. I was more than full for she made me taste a little bit of every dish.

"Gosh Mrs.Sanders, your cooking is very appetizing. I think I found my mom some competition."

"Why thank you, dear. Elijah told me you were a fan of cooking as well."