Chapter Twelve

Clara's pov

It's been nine months since Mark and I started dating. He has been so sweet. He understands me so well. I moved in with him a month after we started dating.

We haven't had any major disagreements since we started dating. Just some small fights here and there. He has paid all my tuition fees for the next four years. I tried to convince him that it was not necessary but he wouldn't listen.

Today he is taking me to meet his parents. To say I'm nervous would be an understatement. I'm terrified .What if they don't like me?  Back at home nobody ever liked me. I had no friends whatsoever. So I couldn't help but worry. And if they don't like me  will Mark leave me?  I hope not. Mark is a huge part of my life. He means the whole world to me.

"Relax love they will love you? "Marks voice pulled me out of my trance.

"But what if they don't? "

"They will. You trust me don't you? "Mark asked pulling me to his side.

I silently gave him a nod and snuggled into him.

"We are here love."  Mark said as the vehicle came to a stop.

His parents house is huge. It looks like a castle. A Disney castle to be exact. Just a bit modern. He helps me down the car and leads me inside. There are two people standing in the middle of the room. They look older.

A man and a woman. The woman  is very beautiful. Even at her age. The man on the other hand is like an older version of Mark.

"Son. You are here. I missed you so much my witle baby. "The woman says engulfing Mark into a tight hug making me let out a laugh. What?  The sight is adorable and funny. Don't judge me.

At the sound of my laughter every head in the room turns to me. Making me blush and look down.

"Is this her son? She is so pretty. Can I touch her. Please? "Mark's mum says making a smile creep on my face. Mark gives her a nod and before I can comprehend what's happening, I'm pulled into a tight hug. She really is a hugger.

"Can't... b.. breathe" I stutter out making the woman pull back.

"I'm sorry dear. I'm just so excited. "

"It's okay "

Mark finally interjects "Mum, dad meet my girlfriend Clara Hausa."

"Nice to meet you dear "Marks dad says giving me a handshake.

His mother is just smiling at me.

"Clara these are my parents Madeline and Morris Maasai"

"it's nice to meet you Mr and Mrs Maasai.

"Well lunch is ready please join us " Miss Madeline offered.

Lunch went by smoothly. Marks parents are very nice. They shared with me the story of how they met. And they stories of Marks childhood.

One of them was how Mark had a crush on his science teacher. He had it so bad for her that he would fail science because he stared at her all through the tests.

I also got to see some of Marks embarrassing childhood photos.

"I was feeling thirsty so I excused myself to get some water. I found my way to the kitchen and opened the fridge. I took out a bottle and just as I was about to turn a round I slipped. I let out a high pitched shriek as I waited for the pain but it never came.

I opened my eyes slowly only to find myself in someone's arms.

"Are you okay miss? "

"Yeah thanks you can let me go now "

"No I like this position  and besides..... "

"I believe she asked you to let her go"Mark said. More like ordered.

"How dare you touch what's mine. She is my girlfriend. You hear me,  MINE"Mark growled.

"Its okay Mark he was just helping me. " I said running my palm up and down his chest to calm him down.

He pulled me close and nuzzles his face into my neck chanting  Mine' again and again.

"Awwww how cute. "Marks mum said making me pull away from Mark slightly. His dad just chuckled at us.

"Mark this is Lewis my business partner. Lewis this is my son Mark. " Marks dad introduced.

"Nice to meet you " Lewis said offering his hand which Mark shook without uttering a word.

I nudged his side gently. And he sighed before giving him a flat 'the pleasure is mine '.

Morris left with Lewis and soon after Madeline excused herself to make a phone call.

Mark pulled me upstairs into his room not so gently. He took me to the bathroom and said I should clean up.

"love I don't want his touch or any other man's touch on you. Only I get to touch you. Especially on the waist. Now be  a good girl and strip or I will do it for You"

My heart was already racing. Mark and I hadn't gone all the way yet. I wasn't ready and he said he would wait till our wedding night.

"But I have nothing else to wear. "

"That's okay. I'll get your dress dry cleaned by one of the maids while you clean up.  In the meantime you can wear my shirt. " He went into one of his drawers and got me a shirt.

He left with my dress and I got into the shower. To be honest I really loved it when he got jealous. Sometimes it would be for no reason but still, it just made me feel all giddy inside.

It showed me he cared. And that alone was enough for me. I got dressed in Marks shirt as I waited for him to come. He soon returned with my dress in his hands.

"Here you go love. Though I must say you look extremely sexy in my shirt. "He said making me blush.

"it makes me happy to know I have an effect on you. But I don't like it when other men get near you. You are mine."

"I sighed and hugged him. "I'm yours and no one will take me away from you. "

The rest of the day went by well .i told Marks parents my story. We had grown closer than I ever imagined. They were now my parents. They had told me to call them mum and dad. I couldn't be happier.

Mark and I made our way back home in the evening. The day had truly been wonderful. I went to our room and lay on the bed. I was so tired I just went to sleep.

I heard Mark remove my shoes before laying beside me and pulling me to him. I slept with the thought of today on my mind and a smile on my face.

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