35: Meeting The Smokes!

Unlike Stephen's cheerful reception in his boyfriend's home, Theo was received with a rather cold civility in his in-laws' home. Not that it was surprising, but he at least expected them to put in a little bit more effort. They didn't even give proper greetings to their daughter, and sister, which left Theo wondering what kind of dynamic the Smoke family had.

“Dad, this is Theo,” Alicia went ahead and introduced him despite the frigid mannerisms.

Mr. Smoke looked at Theo up and down, perhaps wondering where his daughter picked him up. Theo extended his hand, but Alicia's father snubbed it.

“The man who you embarrassed our family for.” Jonathan Smoke spat.

“I didn…”

“Yes,” Theo cut Alicia's explanation with a smile. In his opinion, they didn't deserve her, so he didn't see the point of kissing their asses. “Can we at least come in or…?”

Jonathan gritted his teeth, not missing the obvious challenge in Theo's eyes. If looks could kill…

Alicia threw her husband a discreet icy glare, won