Loving The Playboy (by Queenies) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64

I was a nervous wreck. Today was Sunday, which meant family dinner at Hayden’s house with his dad. A man who thinks I’m not worthy or up his son’s standard

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I was already at the front door of their mansion, trying to calm my anxiety. It was the night with dinner with his mom all over again, but this time I knew what to expect because, from what Hayden had told me, his dad doesn’t like me that much.

I repeatedly took a deep breath to help prepare me mentally and physically for what was to come. I brought out my phone, turning on the camera: to see if anything was out of place.

Thankfully, everything was still in place. 1 looked just like I did when I left my house. I had on a simple, casual light blue dress and black sandals. My make–up was simple, and my hair was tied up into a messy bun with two strands on each side of my face.

I put my phone back into my black small mini back, taking in a deep breath one last time before ringing the bell. The door opened, with the head msid standing on the other side of the door. She bowed lightly, and I waved at her out of nerves, not trusting my voice right now. She gave way for me to walk, and I whispered a thank–you to her, stepping into the house.

I had not walked fully inside the house when I spotted Hayden walking towards me. He pulled me in for a hug, pecking the side of my head before breaking apart.

“For a second there, I thought you weren’t going to press the bell” A mischievous grin crossed his face.

“You were watching me.” I asked, bewildered.“How“:

“You do know there are cameras at the front door, right?” My eyes widen, starring at him. If he had seen me, that means anyone could have. Which meant his dad could have seen. My anxiety increased, and my palm tumed sweary.

Hayden burst out laughing, and I looked at him, wondering if he had hit his heart because this wasn’t a laughing matter. “I totally didn’t expect you to believe me that easily” He finally said this after getting a hold of himself. I was just kidding, babe”.

on his face. “Neit

A sigh of relief flows right from my lips. I gave Hayden a light blow, glaring at him as a smile appeared on “You know I’m already edgy about this dish”

funny, Hayden” I whinerf

He pulled me closer to him, pecking my lips. There’s nothing to worry about, you have me, and

nd just to ease your mind, my dad would be on his best behaviour” I looked at him sceptically “Trust ine. Averieland mtimidating as he can be, he soon i do or say anything to mean anything to

To you because he knows my mom will be mad at him. He alores her, soudon’t worry

“I trust you, but just so you know, if I end up blurting out crazy thing, Don’th I’m nervous” I said this as we stepped into the living room

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Hayden just laughed, stretching his hand for me to take. I wasted no time in taking his hand in my hold he led us through the living room to the lounge, where his mother was. She had her back resting on a chair, with a book in her hand and a glass of seine in the other.

She noticed our presence, making her look in our direction. Asmir graced her face when the uw me. When we finally got to where she was, she stood up, pulling me into a huge bug. “Hi Bree. Il soso nice to see you again. Em glad you took up my husband i otter for dinner Victoria siad, breaking the hug

I smiled politely at her. “It’s nice to see you agam.” I say to her, meaning every wond Victoru was a race happy, warm larly and I was sincerely happy to see het.

“Dorninic is in his study, trying to finish up some work. Why don’t the both of you hang around for a few minutes? I will let you know when dinner is ready” She munters, smiling sweetly at Hayden and 1.

I gave a slight nod with a smile on my face. Hayden palled me out at the louner, taking me upstairs to his room. We both walked inside, and he closed the door, locking it.