Today is the day I see my parents, after at least six months. It has been so long since I've seen them. I just hope that I don't go running into my dad's arms like a little girl. Which is most likely what is going to happen. The great part is that I don't have to go alone. Obviously Alysa but SUhy and Lizzie were coming too. Apparently their parents decided to come for a suprise visit as well. And Gabe's parents decided to drop in as well. Isn't that the cherry on the ice cream sundae? Well, it isn't.
I sighed as I rolled out of bed. Since my hair was still partically curled at the tips and my bangs, I decided that that was one thing down. Now unto my outfit. What do you where to meet your boyfriend's parents as well as your own? It is definatly harder than you think it is, trust me.
I walked to the closet and opened the door to see a huge mess on the floor. What am I suppose to do now? This is a disaster. I started to pick up pieces of clothing of the floor when I saw it. It was a simple shirt but it was modest enough that my dad wouldn't have a heart attack.
It was just a simple striped maroon and white tank top with lace along the straps (which were three finger length) and a lacing hem along the bottom. I paired it with my black leather jacket and my red jeans. I wore took my black ankle boots. As for accesories I got my glasses and placed them on the top of my head and got a black bead necklace that was stringed unto others so it was a huge jumble yet graceful. I also put on my black rolex watch. Yeah I got a rolex watch, jelly boys?
I took a look in the mirror and grabbed my black hand bag (coach of course) and rushed down the stairs. The girls were already ready so I was the one holding them back.
"FInally you decide to come down. Well let's go" Lizzie screamed out.
"Don't you guys sing it I forbid you", Alysa warned but I just smiled at the girls. And nodded.
"CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY TILL WE SEE THE SUN!!!!!!!!!" Suhy Lizzie and I screamed out. And Alysa covered her ears and ran out of the house. I burst into staggered laughs as the girls were literally falling over of laughter.
"Guys maybe we should go now" I suggested they nodded and we all walked out the door and got into my car. I turned on the music and started to blast out the new Take Me Home One Direction Cd. I changed the song to Rock Me while pulling the roof of my car down. It was a nice day so why not blast out One Direction, right?
"ROCK ME, ROCK ME" Lizzie screamed out, leaning back on the seat.
As she screamed, and old couple passed us giving us the evil eye. I rolled my eyes and screamed with her.
"R-O-C-K ME AGAIN! R-O-C-K ME AGAIN!!R-O-C-K ME AGAAAAIIINN YEAH!" Lizzie and I both screamed at the top of our lungs while Suhy and my sister sunk into their seats. I high fived Lizzie as we slowed down infront of my brother's place. It was a house almost as big as my flat but it had a huge exterior and multiple buildings with connection hallways. I parked the car to see the boys car and a limo. It all makes sense now.
I took a deep breath as I pulled into the driveway. This was going to be a long day. As me and the girls walk out of the car we all linked hands like we did for our first performance. Then we stepped in and was taken aback by the crowd in my brothers house. I scanned the crowd and saw my parents, and started grinning like a fool.
"DADDY!" I screamed as I launched myself at my dad who hugged me tightly.
"I missed you daddy" I said, tears starting to form in my eyes.
"I missed you too Amanda dear", my dad mumbled into my into my shoulder, while I just nodded my head. Then I pulled away from my dad and ran into my mother's open arms. She started to cry over my shoulder, I started to stroke her hair, but trying to blink back my tears.
"My little girl is so grown up now. Both my girls", my mom said pulling away, while taking a good look at me. I wonder what is going through her head right now. She is probably thinking what am I wearing. I looked down at my outfit. Personally I liked it, it made me look fancy without trying so much. Especially the leather jacket component, and matching ankle boots.
"And your amazing sense of style darling. I need to know where you got that jacket", my mom said running her hand over the collar of my jacket.
"Of course I can show you" I responsed excitedly.
"So this is our famous neighbor huh Gabriel?" I heard an extremely deep voice say. I turned to see a man a spitting image of Gabe. Standing there, my eyes grew wide looking at the man infront of me.
"Hi Mr. Morales" I said sheepishly.
"She has grown up to be quite a fine young lady", Mrs Morales now said sizing me up. Then slightly nudged Gabe in the shoulder, nodding. In approval I hope.
"Well Mrs. Morales you should know that Gabe and Mandy are dating?" Cole said not know what damage this would bring. Then suddenly I had four adult faces staring at me.
Then Lizzie walked up to Cole and whisped something into hid ear. Suddenly his eyes shot wide open. And Lizzie just hit him in the arm. Cole just ducked his head in shame, a little late now Cole.
"Wait are you saying that my daughter is dating Gabe? Is this true Alysa?" my dad exclaimed, clearly furious.
"Yes daddy", Alysa said in her baby voice. I turned and glared at her. Thanks alot Alysa, then I realised I had my own weapon.
"Yeah and Aly is dating Dana over here papi", I said to my dad tapping Dana's shoulder three times, causing him to duck his head as well.
"What? Alysa you know that you are only thirteen" my mother now screamed out. I smirked at my sister's shocked expression, but looked relieved. Guessing that she finally didn't have to tell my parents herself. Unlike my brother who told my parents he had a girlfriend at age 11.
"Finally, I have been waiting for this moment a long long time", my brother, Antonie said coming up to hug me. I hugged him just as tightly and tried to bury my head into his shoulder. I really missed him for the past few months but apparently he moved to L.A. now too.
"The fact I get to see you again?" I questioned.
"No the fact that my little sisters both got boyfriends, especially you Rosaline", Antonie said saying my middle name. Only he and my dad used it, although so does my grandmother, but she barely talks now a days. Althought the food she cooks, best thing you would ever put into your mouth.
"I do not approve of this at all", my father said sternly, "Rosaline you are too young darling, and Alysa darling you are only thirteen. Girls be resonable".
"Dad, I'm sixteen. I really am old enough I mean what about Antonie, he was eleven when he showed you his first girlfriend", I whined.
"Rosaline dear get real. You are my girl, and he is Antonie. You can't compare the two", my father said stubbornly.
"Dad, seriously? What do I have to do to prove it to you? I skipped a grade, am on a tv show, have a platnium album and a drivers license. What more do I need?" I said now in my I-am-not-changing-my-mind voice.
"Amanda, may I speak to you outside please?" my father said sweetly, getting up. But there was a stiffness in his voice. I relucantly got up and followed him to the patio. I closed the door and took a seat beside him on the swing set.
"Amanda, I don't want you to date him", my dad said looking away from me.
"But Papi why? I am old enough and you didn't scold Alysa" I pointed out.
"That is because she may be younger than you but she isn't my pure little girl. You remember what happened Rosaline?" Dad said turning towards me now. I nodded. The only reason why my parents sent her to L.A. was because of her criminal record in Miami. Don't ask what she did, but she did something. That's all I can reveal.
"Why can't you give me this though? I am sixteen and she is thirteen papi, this isn't fair", I whined.
"Amanda..." then he trailed off.
"Papi, just give me one chance please papi", I begged now.
"Come inside Rosaline", my father said getting up now waling inside. I followed like the pure useless goodie child I am.
Then my father walked up to Gabe and his parents. I held my breath for what seems like forever. Please let him be doing what I think he is about to do.
"Welcome to the family Gabe", my father said holding out his hand for Gabe to shake.
"Thank you Mr. Toralie", Gabe confirmed, shaking my father's hand firmly. Then a smile grew on my dad's face.
"Call me Christoper, Chris if you like", my father said. Afterwards my dad turned to me and held his arms out. I ran into his arms like a little girl and hugged him with all the power in me.
"Thank you papi, thank you so much" I murmered against him.
"I love you Rosaline", my father said to me.
"I love you too papi", I said.