The sea breeze was unrelenting. I burrowed myself in Christopher’s chest like a small child. After getting into a comfortable position, I closed my eyes and basked in the blissful moment.
“I’m going to bring you to meet my family after we get back, okay?” Christopher lifted my chin and looked into my eyes.
I hesitated for a moment and asked, “What if they don’t like me?”
“It doesn’t matter. Their approval, or otherwise, will not change my feelings toward you. My Mom and Dad did not get blessings from their parents anyway, but they held on and stayed together till the end. You just need to follow me and call them Mom and Dad too.” The tenderness in his eyes was beguiling.
“What about Monica? The Lanes like her so much, especially Darius. It’s so obvious from the way he treated her that time back at the Lane family party.”
“What a downer.” Christopher tapped on my head and said, “I’ve told you time and again that I only see Monica as my little sister. I don’t have to like her just because my parents are fond of her. Let’s just work hard together so that they are willing to accept you.”
“What if they don’t accept me no matter how hard I try?” I sighed and pinched his waist. “I’m blaming this all on you. Your super-rich family is making me feel as if I’m still dreaming.”
“Then just keep on dreaming. I’m going to be your prince charming and love you like you’re my princess.” Christopher grinned. “It’s not bad at all to be loaded, you know. At least I can provide you with the very best that way. Hmm, the cruise ship is sailing into the international waters. They’re going to have an auction later. Let’s get a few pieces for Mom and Dad as a gift.”
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