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Something felt off, and she didn’t like it. There was an awkwardness between them. She let out a breath. When she had reached her limit, she didn’t have time to ask him anymore questions as they had finally arrived at the restaurant.
His car was taken, and Slade offered his arm.
The restaurant was really fancy, and she was pleased she’d taken the extra effort with makeup and the cocktail dress.
“You look beautiful,” he said, pressing a kiss to her head.
This was one of the things she loved about him. He anticipated her every single need, and right now, it was driving her crazy. Did he know she had feelings for him? Was this why he’d been distant?
He said he didn’t want to end things, but for how long?
Fuck! She didn’t want to be in this place, and absolutely hated it more than anything else.
She forced a smile to her lips as Slade introduced his parents. His mother was beautiful. She had long black hair, and grey eyes that sparkled. Cassie saw how beautiful she was, and was surprised by what Slade had told her.
His father looked exactly like Slade.
“This is a first. Usually our son never brings his women here,” his father said.
Okay, now she was in even more shock.
“Hank, don’t,” she said. “Forgive my husband. His manners are not what they’re supposed to be.”
“I didn’t mean anything by it. Joanne’s right. I have a tendency to put my foot in it.”
“Yeah, your mouth isn’t the only thing that gets you in trouble.”
This was becoming even more uncomfortable.
Slade held the chair out for her, and she thanked him. The waiter brought over some menus while Slade passed the bag of presents to him.
“Here is part of your anniversary gift,” he said.
“And here’s your other half,” Cassie said, handing it to Slade.
Joanne, his mother, took it from him.
Cassie was nervous as Hank kept looking at her, and then at Slade.
“Have you got something to tell us, son?” Hank asked.
“I’ve got nothing to say, why?”
The hostility was a surprise. Cassie locked her fingers together, and hoped the meal went by without a hitch.
“Oh, look, Hank, he’s sending us on a cruise.”
“It should keep him by your side at all times, Mom.”
“Not this again.”
Cassie stayed seated as Hank leaned forward, and she saw how upset Joanne was getting.
“What is your problem?” Hank asked.
“You’re my problem, and all of this crap that you pretend. You don’t love her. You never have. Instead of letting her live her own life, and to find some happiness, you make her stay somehow.”
“Not today,” Joanne said. “I’m going to the bathroom, and when I come back, you better have resolved whatever problem you’ve got going on.”
