Drake's Family

Few days later, Drake and Anna were off work duty. It's a Sunday and Drake had invited Anna to his family's house to meet his sisters and Mom and she had accepted the invitation.

Anna is at the doorstep feeling nervous as she pressed the doorbell once. The door flew open within a minute and Drake appeared in front of her.

"Hey" she greeted shyly.

"Hey, you're right on time. Come on in" he said ushering her in. She nods and followed him inside. When she got inside Drake's two sisters were standing halfway to the door smiling widely.

Drake's immediate younger sister Kylie who is fifteen years old walk up to Anna and stood in front of her.

"Hi, you're welcome" Kylie greeted and hugged her briefly while Anna slowly hugged her back.

"Thank you" she smiled and released her from the embrace.

"Hello Anna, my brother has told us so much about you" Julia the youngest of Drake's sister who is 8years old said and stepped forward.

"Really?" Anna replied sounding surprise and glanced at Drake who shrugged in response.

"You're pretty" Julia said smiling shyly.

"Ha! Thank you" Anna chuckled nervously.

"Ann, meet my sisters, Kylie and Julia" Drake introduced gesturing to his sisters.

"I'm pleased to finally meet you girls. You girls are really beautiful" she replied smiling.

Kylie and Julia shared a glance. "Thank you" they both giggled.

"Julia and I prepared something special for you. Come to the dinning so you can have a taste of what we've prepared for you" Kylie said and turnaround. She led them to the dinning table just at the left hand side of the parlor.

"Where is mom?" Drake asked walking Anna to the dining.

"She's in her room. She said you should let her know whenever you arrive with Anna" Julia answered.

"Ok, I'll do that right away. I'll be right back Ann" he said and left to go get his mom while Anna took a sit on one of the dinning chairs.

"My brother really likes you, he has never brought a girl home before, you're the first person he's bringing home" Julia said in almost a whisper.

"Really?" Anna exclaimed with wide eyes.

"Yes, this past few days all he talks about is the new girl he just met which is you. I'm sure he is shy to ask you to be his girlfriend" Julia continued.

"Julia!" Kylie exclaimed and shot her sister a warning glare and she pouted. "I'm sorry, Julia can be so nosy most of the times".

"Ha! I see, it's okay though. I like her, she's outspoken" Anna replied smiling nervously.

"We are back" Drake announced and Anna's nerves calm a little. She glanced back to see Drake holding his mom and standing right behind her.

She stood up and gave a slight bow. "Good day ma. Drake told me about you, I'm really sorry for all you must have been going through".

"Don't mind Drake, he doesn't know when to keep his big mouth shut" Drake's mom joked in a weak voice and chuckled lightly.

Anna smiled and stole a glance at Drake who smiled back at her.

"Don't just stand there and stare at her, you both should have a sit" his mom scolded and walked over to her favorite seat at the right hand side of the dinning table.

The four of them glanced at each other and snickered at their mom's authoritative words.

Anna sat down back on her seat and Drake took a sit beside her. Kylie served the pasta and tomato soup to everyone and they all began eating in silence.

"Humm. This soup taste really good. This is the only good food I've tasted since I got here" Anna said licking her lips as she took more pasta into her mouth.

"Really?!" Kylie exclaimed and Anna nods. "You must have been doing more of junks then".

"Yes I have. I missed my mom's delicious meals. I think you'll have to teach me how to make delicious soup like this one" she replied.

"With no hesitation I will" Kylie said.

"Point of correction, we will" Julia butted in and they gazed up at her and laughed. "We both cooked this food, she shouldn't give credit to herself alone" she continues and frowns at her sister.

"Kylie you're cheating your sister again, I told you to always acknowledge her little help she always offers you" their mom said.

Anna squint at Drake and he shook his head and she smiled. She glanced at both girls and she saw the hate look in Julia's eyes as she stared at her sister.

"Mom I didn't cheat on her, I only forgot to mention her name. I'll do that next time I promise" Kylie replied.

"Julia did you hear that?" their mom asked and she nodded. "Now eat your meal with happiness and not with a sad face".

"Okay mom" Julia answered and smiled.

"So, Anna, it's good to have you here. Do feel at home and enjoy your meal".

"Thank you ma".

"I'm not old young lady, I'll prefer you call me Violet" Drake's mom said and her kids giggled including Anna.

"Yes ma...I mean Violet" Anna chuckles nervously and continued eating.

"My son told me you're the apple of your parents eye, right or wrong?" she asked and Anna gazed up at Mrs Violet.

"Uhmm I think he exaggerated for telling you that" came Anna's reply and she shot Drake a glare.

"Well, I guess I'm the one exaggerating. Anyways you're welcome to my family. I understand we might not have much to offer you but you have our love and attention any time any day" Mrs Violet said and she gave Anna a warmth smile.

"Thank you so much ma...Violet" Anna replied and they laughed at her mistake.

"Can we now eat in silence?" Drake asked and sighs heavily.

"Is our conversation bothering you young man?" his mom raised a brow at his son.

"I bet not. Because if it does, we're just starting this conversation, so is either you put up with it or excuse us" Anna responded and everyone stared at her in a gape while she gave a smirk.

"I love her already" Mrs Violet almost yelled out but she kept her voice on the low because of her health.

"She belongs here" Kylie giggled.

"You're most welcome, Anna" Julia added grinning widely.

"Ah! You ladies are really something" Drake groaned and ate in silence while his mom and the girls started an unending discussion related to the females gender.

In a matter of time, he embraced their conversation and laughed at some things they said. He watched in admiration as Anna laughed and flowed with his family, to him it was the best thing that has ever happened to him after such a long time.

After their lunch, Kylie came up with the suggestion of Drake calling his friends over so they could visit the beach and have some fun. At first Drake wouldn't accept his sister's plea, but when Anna got involved he couldn't say no anymore so he accepted and put a call through to Jay and co.

An hour later, Jay picked up Drake and his sisters including Anna while Brad came with Nicole in his car. They were all at the beach with the exception of Drake's mom who refused to join them.

"I don't have a girlfriend like Brad and Drake, hey Kylie, can you be my borrowed date for this beach hangout?" Jay asked wrapping his arms around Kylie's shoulder.

"Stay far away from my sister Jay!" Drake yelled from behind them and Anna chuckled.

"What? Are you going to marry your sister? Allow me to shoot my shot man" Jay replied his arms still wrapped on Kylie's shoulder.

"I'm not going to warn you again to stay clear off my sister!" Drake's voice went cold and deep.

"Kylie I won't tell you to stay away from him, but just be careful he's a real jerk" Nicole said and ran up to the sea while Brad chase after her.

Drake glanced at Anna and she raised a brow and shrugged with a big grin plastered on her face.

"I'm going to the coconut tree over there" Julia said walking away from them. Over the coconut tree there's a young guy of the same age with her. He was sitting all alone playing with the beach sand.

"Do not leave there without informing us, okay?" Drake called after his sister.

"Sure" she responded with a nod.

"Now if you'll excuse us, we're going into the water to have a swim" Jay said wrapping his arms around Kylie's waist and she giggled.

Drake's nostrils flares up and he took a step forward and pulled out Jay's hands from his sister's body. "Don't touch her like that!" He barked. "And you Kylie, stop giggling like some kid being tossed a chocolate candy".

"C'mon brother, stop being hard on me. Jay isn't doing anything bad to me, we just want to have a swim that's all" Kylie replied frowning.

"He's too dangerous, he's going to burn you" Drake half-yelled and Jay snorted.

"Stop exaggerating D-cool. I'm a cool guy. Enough of the talking, you should spend a private time with Anna while we're away" Jay said and took Kylie's hand and they both ran off to catch up with Brad and Nicole.

"You two should come back here!" Drake yelled making a move to go after them but Anna held his wrist. He turnaround and glanced up at her.

"Let them have fun, I'm sure Jay won't hurt your sister, besides it's just swimming" she said.

"You trust him?" he asked raising a brow at her.

"Not that I trust him but I just know he wouldn't do something that will ruin you guys friendship".

Drake stared at her for a moment allowing what she just said assimilate into his mind. He sighs and held her hand and flashed her a smile. "Just because of you I'll let them be".

"Thank you. Now, what would you like to do? Do you want to join them in swimming?".

"No. What about you? Would you like to swim?".

"No, I'll prefer to stay out here if you'd like that".

"I'll love that. Come with me let me walk you around" he said and entwined their hands.

They both walked around the beach and Anna suddenly stopped walking. She bend over and took some water with her hands and sprinkled it on Drake's face. She giggled and ran away while Drake chase after her. He caught hold of her and wrapped his arms around her waist while they shared a laugh. They played with the water but never got in to swim.

Drake grab a hold of Anna's waist and pulled her to his chest. They both locked gaze and their breathing became even.  Drake's eyes shut closed as he reached for her lips and kissed it gently. Anna was shocked for a moment and when she regain her consciousness she kissed him back.

Their kiss lasted for so long before they both pulled apart from each other. After the kiss they both shy out in looking into each other's eyes.

"I... I'm sorry I kissed you. I..."

"It's fine. We both wanted it, isn't it?" she asked staring up at him.

"Yes, yes. I'd always wanted to kiss you after our first date" he reached out for her cheek and rubbed it gently. "I like you, Ann".

Anna blushed and glanced down. "Hey you two, we've been looking all around for you guys. Were you two making out here?" Nicole's voice startled them apart and they groaned when they saw her.

"Just shut up and mind your own business" Drake shoo her away but she stood still and walked over to them.

"You two are my business!" She retorted standing in between both of them. "So what are you going to do about that? Kick me away?" she deadpanned and Anna snickered.

"Where is your boyfriend? He should always be with you that's the only way you won't cause trouble" he replied.

"I hate you so much Drake!" she yelled to his face and walked away and then she halted and turnaround and walked back to them. She held Anna's wrist and said, "I'm going with her" and with that he dragged Anna away from Drake.

Anna glanced back at Drake with wide eyes and Drake shook his head. "Nicole let her go, we're having a conversation before you intruded it!".

"I don't care. This is what you get for pissing me off. I'll steal her throughout our stay at the beach, so is better you get yourself busy with something else. Your friends are waiting for you over there!" She called back to him.

"I hate you Nicole!" He yelled to her hearing gritting his teeth.

"I love you too baby!" She yelled back giggling.

**

Their beach hangout ended up well and Drake brought Anna back home.

"Thank you, I really had so much fun today. Your family were really nice to me, they made me fall in love with them on our first meeting".

"I should be thanking you for honoring my invitation. I wish we could do this more often".

"It'll be a pleasure" she replied smiling.

"Thanks for coming into my life. I'm happier than I use to be. You should get some rest. I'll text you in the morning" he stepped forward and kissed her lightly on her forehead. "Goodnight Ann".

"Goodnight Drake" she kissed him on the cheek and he smiled and stepped backwards. He tripped on his toes but composed himself before he'll fall face flat.

They both chuckled and he waved at her one last time before turning around and climbed onto his bike and drove off.

Anna got inside her house grinning widely as she remembered the kiss she shared with Drake. She made her way to her room and she flop on her bed still smiling. While she was still mesmerized by the kiss with Drake, there was a loud noise that came from inside her house which got her frightened.

She stood up and ran to the sitting room glancing around for what had fell.  Her gaze fell on the floor close to the TV stand and she found her family picture frame on the floor. She gasps with wide eyes staring at it in a gape. "What just happened?" came her mumble.