16: Dinner at the Roberto's

I fixed the last of my pin when Damien walked in. He stopped by the door staring at me through the mirror. His face masked with what was running through his mind right now, and that made me smirk. He walked over to me and placed a hand on my tummy.

"I love you in this dress" he whispered behind my ear. Goosebumps rose all over my skin.

"You pretty much love anything I wear" I couldn't hide the smug look on my face.

"You're right. But I never thought you could look so extremely sexy in green"

I stared at my dress in the mirror. It was green alright. A silk green dress that just reached to my knee. The back was covered and so was the front. It's a dinner with my parent not a party. I got to dress descent.

"Your starting to show" Damien ran his hands around my stomach. His hot breath fanned my voice hotly. I leaned into him and taking in his cologne that smells so nice, manly and conforting.

"We're going to be late" I remind him. He pressed a kiss to my cheek and then walked us out of the room. Rose approached us a with a packaged wine.

"I just thought we'd take something" Damien shrugged as he led us out the door with the packaged wine in hand.

"My parent's don't like us bringing stuffs during dinners"

Damien opened the car door for me and I slipped in. He sat next to me and the driver sped off.

My hands started shaking and so was my mind. I've never attended a dinner with my parents where I'm mad at my dad or know that he's stealing from my husband. Damien placed his hands on mine giving me a warm smile. How am I supposed to even act around him?

"You'll be alright" he assured with a smile and nod.

"Damien...I have to talk to him tonight" I stated.

"I know but when you do, also remember that he's your father"

"He should've thought of that before stealing from you" I muttered in annoyance.

"We're not sure of anything babe. My men just found traces in his account" Damien said. I stared at him  "we shouldn't rush it."

How can he be so calm about all this? I looked ahead of me and took in deep breaths. I can do this.

******

My mom welcomed us at the door with wide grins. I could tell she was really happy to see us. She kissed me after a warm hug and then kissed Damien on the cheek after which he returned.

"Is that a gift I see?" My mom pointed to the bottle of wine Damien was holding, she mimicked that of annoyance.

"Sorry. It seemed appropriate" he smiled cheekily at her. How cute.

"Well,then come in. Dinner is about ready" mom pulled my hands leading me to the kitchen. Damien just stayed in the living room.

"Red wine?" My mom asked. "Damien almost never brings red wine" she narrowed her eyes at me.

"He can be classic" I tell her with a smile. I want I and Damien to tell them the news. I can only imagine the smile that'll be on her face when she hears I'm pregnant.

We heard voices in the living Room and decided to join. I'm guessing it's my father. I can hear his laughter. I gripped my dress when I saw him patting Damien on the shoulder. My heart fell. All of these can't be right, there has got to be an explanation.

"Honey, I was just telling your dad how the Paris event took place" Damien kissed my cheeks and I blushed over. This endearments are becoming lovely each and everyday. My mom looked at me with love.

"It was well" I said rather dull. Damien hugged me tight. Mom clapped her hands inviting us to the dinning room. I quickly sat next to Damien. Mom sat opposite us and next to dad.

"So dear, tell us how you've been doing?" My dad asked me. It was hard not to answer so did.

"My store's been well and I'm sure Damien can speak for himself" I nudged Damien's elbow.

"This is good food Mrs Roberto" Damien complimented. I groaned inwardly. He should've brought the whole stealing thing up. Leave it to Damien to nice things up.

"Oh thanks sweety. " mom smiled. She loves compliments on her food. They are, afterall, delicious.

"I also made soy beans. You loved them when you were a kid" mom smiled at me. A servant came in with a closed tray and set it in front of me. Mom looked at me in expectation. I opened the plate and felt my stomach flip.

"Are you not ok?" Mom asked worried. Damien was by my side immediately.

"I'm fine" I placed my hands against my tummy. My insides where at war. I held unto Damien's suit. Throwing up was what felt like the next best thing to do but I wouldn't want to ruin Damien's expensive coat.

"Jay" dad patted my back and I wanted to shrug his hands off but didn't find the strength.

"I'll take her to the bathroom" Damien stood me up and mom got up as well. Her whole face was masked with worry.

"Honey, are you sick?" She asked with worry.

"No. She's pregnant" Damien announced and I didn't miss the looks on my parents face. Mom's was excited and dad was shocked, but happy.

******

After my little break in the bathroom,we were now in the living room. I couldn't stand the smell of the soy beans in the air. We were just watching movies, drinking wine and having dessert. All at the same time. Dad reached to pour me wine but mom shrugged his arm.

"She's pregnant Robert" she scolded.

He placed the bottle down with a little smile. "I forgot"

"I take it you both are really happy about it huh?" Mom soothed my hair.

"Yes mom"

She nodded at me and then looked at Damien.

"I wouldn't want to share my life with Jay any other way" Damien cooed and placed his arms round me. I pinched his chest reminding him we're not alone. he just smiled.

The bell went off and mom went to get it. There was a man's voice at the door and then the name FBI was heard ,we all stood alarmed. I knew this night won't end well. At least not when it came to my part to reprimand my dad.