BONUS CHAPTER 6 (FAMILY DINNER)

"I told you, Baby," Hollis said as we made our way to the front door after our goodbyes.

"You didn’t need to be nervous."

"I’m worried about my father," I admitted, linking my arm through his own.

"Why?" He asked, seeming genuinely interested as Nero pulled up with our car, and Hollis pushed me in before sliding in beside me.

"He seems withdrawn," I told him, shrugging. "And that isn’t how my father is."

"Things have taken a sudden turn and he still blames himself for all of this. He thinks he's the one that put you with me," Hollis said, shrugging.

"He just doesn't know that it's destiny. One way or the other, we were bound to be together. Don't worry, next time, it will be better." He said.

"By next time, do you mean my Mom's next birthday?" I asked, my heart sinking a little at the idea.

"I meant the next family function," he replied, shrugging. "I believe there are going to be many of them."

"You’re going to let me go?" I asked.

"Let