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Today was that day, the most exciting day but worrying at the same time. John and I were finally going to Cape town so I can finally meet his parents.

We were supposed to go there last week but he thought it would be great that we tell my family first about the engagement before meeting his parents.

So last week we went to my parent's house and told them the news, we did a little celebration. Everyone was just happy with the information, My mom was the happiest one.

Right now I was not more worried about the wedding date and plans but meeting with his parents, he had told me that they were nice and humble and they were going to like me. however, I was just still nervous.

Everything for the trip was all prepared, our tickets and luggage was ready. The flight was to take off in an hour, so I was just waiting for John to come and pick me up to the airport.

In time he showed up, "ready princesses?" He asked excitedly, I nodded. The truth is, I was not ready but I had no choice "ohh princess, you're nervous ain't you?. Don't worry too much, my parents are wonderful, they might be conventional but believe me, they are humble and they will like you".

(I hope so) I held my breath in then out.

His words of encouragement did a trick because after that I felt a little bit relieved but not completely. He pulled me closer for a hug as he caressed then kissed my cheek. He opened up the passenger door for me then closed it carefully after I entered and relaxed my back. All that was done after we had loaded our bags in his car boot.

And off we went.

In a few minutes of drive from my place, we arrived at OR TAMBO airport. After queueing and doing all the terminal rotten, finally, we got inside our flight to Cape Town.

It was my first time I always wanted to go to cape town but not under such circumstances, not that there was something wrong meeting John's parents, But just.

(Nerves, nerves)

Today I was going to see the beauty of the cape town city,

Now that was exciting.

John arranged for us the first-class seats, I was sitting at the window side because I wanted to see the whole view of Johannesburg city when we depart and to see the view of cape town whenever we land.

Everything was fancy inside this flight, the feeling of being asked if you're alright and comfortable by flights attendance, was just overwhelming. A new and pleasant feeling ever.

(I can get used to this seriously)

John ordered a Champagne for us, We had a few snacks and everything entertainment. The night before this day I made sure I rested enough because I wanted to enjoy this flight without dozing off.

"How are you feeling now," John asked, obviously referring to my nerves about meeting his parents. "I guess I'm ok, your statement earlier kind off relaxed my nerves" he smiled and I returned the smile as I laid my head on his shoulder, my eyes staring outside the window.

We spoke about a lot concerning cape town, and our wedding day of course. We went through some pictures on the internet, pictures of wedding gowns, suits, flowers and of course the venue but we didn't really decide everything.

The plan was to get ourselves a professional wedding planner. Since we both wanted this day to be the most successful and gorgeous as ever, we wanted the best memories for it, we wanted to smile whenever we look back at the pictures.

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In a period of 3 hours or less, we were landing. I looked through the window and I saw it all, the beautiful buildings, the sea, and table mountain, It was just amazing. By the time we were completely on the ground my heart skipped a bit, and there I knew it was time. John glanced at me and again smiled at me with a comforting expression. I sniffed and swallowed hard trying to control my nerves.

As we walk outside and getting closer to the Uber ride I wanted to urinate on my pants.

"Thank you" he murmured after a short calmness in the taxi. I turned my head to look at him, his eyes went to my hands as he grabbed my left hand to his chest, to the side of his heart.

I was just pleased by the expression on his face, "thank you for everything. you, being my fiance, meeting my parents and mostly for Loving me" he slowly said, then pulled my hand to his lips as he gave them a warm kiss then rubbed them with his thumb.

It was just cute, I was filled with emotions from his sweet words.

"You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, just in a period of few months you completed my world, princesses, I love you and I can't wait to see you walk in the aisle, I can't wait to be legally yours". All those words were too emotional to me, my eyes begin to sting, I was pleased and I couldn't help but let my tears out.

Tears of joy.

He stretched out his hand towards me, as he brushed them off of my cheeks, then slowly stroked his fingers down to my chin. his eyes too were covered with emotions but as a man he controlled himself.

He changed the topic himself, and we drove off talking about other stuff rather than us.

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"We have reached your destiny, sir, ma'am" the Uber driver announced.

That was when we prepared ourselves to go out, again John climbed out first then came to my side to open the door for me, I climbed down and my face warmed up of nervousness.

"Thank you for the ride" John spoke to the driver, As he took off after we had unloaded our bags.

I gazed at the big front yard of the house, it had a  massive garden filled with different kinds of flowers which were already blossomed, afar from the parkway was the massive house up on the heel, it seemed like the whole area was constructed at the top of a cliff, because all the houses were afar from the parkway/street.

(Beautiful and fancy)

"Emily, please just inhale and let out, we are here now, relax Ok" John murmured with the sweetest tone. He held my hand with his free hand while he was holding some of our luggage with the other. I was pulling my wheel-on suitcase as we both went up the walkway headed to the front door of his parent's house.

John kissed my temple and nodded with a smile, as he squeezed my hand that he was holding. While he stretched out the other to press the doorbell button, it echoed from the inside of the house.

I squeezed his hand.

Without further ado The door opened.

"Mr Robertson, ma'am, how are you, please come on in" a lady who seemed like she was the house helper greeted and welcomed us in.

We walked in, hand in hand after responding to the lady's greetings, she was already taking our bags after John introduced us to each other, her name was Matilda.

As we continue walking all I was seeing was a palace. Fancy chandeliers hanging on the ceiling board. And all and all everything was amazing.

There were numerous of John's pictures when he was still young on the wall, as well as William and of course mom and dad.

(My parent's house is beautiful but not compare to John's, this is a palace)

In that house, everything was big and fancy and looked expensive. When I say PALACE I mean it.

Finally, we reached where his mother was, at the living room on her laptop working on something I assumed was really important, but when she heard her son's voice she swiftly turned her head and gaped on silence as she hurriedly stood.

Before I knew it, John's hand was no longer holding mine but all around his mother as they gave each other a big and long hug. Kisses and screams from his mother were heard.

"Oh my, what a wonderful surprise John," his mother said as she caressed his cheek and scanning him everywhere. I was just standing there AWKWARDLY  looking at John smiling and blazing at his mother.

(mama's boy)

"well who is this beautiful young lady next to you boy," she asked as she turned to look at me with a frown also with a smile, as I tilted my head looking down at my hands.

(John didn't tell her we were coming?)

"Oh! mom this is Emily Peterson, Emily this my wonderful mom, Mrs. Robertson" he introduced, again holding my hand, his mother smiled at me.

"oh hello Emily, nice to finally meet you, I heard a lot about you, oh John what a surprise, but you should  have told us that you were coming, I would have dressed my special dress to meet a special person, my dear, you're welcome to my home, OHH AND PLEASE CALL ME JENNIFER". She chuckled as she come over to give me a motherly hug.

Indeed I felt at home, She was lovely.

Well, I guess I was unnecessary worried about meeting John's parents because it turned out they were lovely, BUT NO, the father wasn't around so I wouldn't know if he was also going to be nice as his wife.

But as for John's mother, she was a lovely healthy woman, she looked beautiful too.

Now I can tell where John got the looks from.

When we arrived his father was not around and he was to be back later that night. We arrived around half-past eight at night, Matilda already had prepared dinner which was enough for everyone, even though they were not expecting our arrival still the food was enough.

(Palace indeed)

After I was escorted to the guest room by Matilda, I unpacked my bags then changed to my sleeveless short summer dress, after I had soaked myself in a warm bubble tab.

In an hour and a few minutes, I was told by John that his father has arrived and dinner was served. I went downstairs to the dining room where everyone already settled and waiting for me.

His mother was sitting next to his dad afar from where he was sitting.

Beautiful family. But William was missing.

As I climbed down the staircase John stood up to help me down as he gave out his hand saying "there you are princesses" his mother chuckling and whispered, "oh how adorable James just look at them".

John pulled out a dining room chair for me to sit, next to where he was sitting. His father gazed at me with a not so welcoming frown, he looked like he had seen a ghost.

I carefully sat down next to John, wondering from the look his father gave me.

John started introducing me to his father, Mr. Robertson But the look on his father's face as he looked at me was certainly not a happy one, it seemed like he was not delighted to meet me.

Though he was forcing the smile, I could still tell. His eyes were all over the place, not my face. Deep down I was bothered but I had to keep calm.

(Maybe he will come along) I speculated.

A few minutes of our dinner session, John stood up unexpectedly as he placed his strong hand on my shoulder then started to ask for his parent's attention "guys, I'm happy to say this-" He said as he looked down at me then to both his parents.

His mother seemed to be amused with what John was to say. But as for his father, he was just looking at his plate of steak and some green salad, he didn't seem interested or whatever.

"Emily here is my fiance" his mom giggled and clapped, screaming and yelling "oh! John, you'll never stop with your surprises" she said, John looked down at me then bend his head to lay a soft kiss on my forehead.

"Honey are you alright" I heard John's mother yelling as she asked her husband if he was alright after he choked from his glass of water "DAD! DAD!" John screamed at his dad as he stood up jogging to his side to inspect what was wrong with his father.

"I'm alright please excuse me for a second, I'm sorry" he stood up as he spoke, John held his arm helping his father out of the dining table "but dad, what is wrong, are you sick, mom what is wrong with dad," he asked with a frown.

At this time John's mother was also on her feet "stay here with Emily, I'll help your father out" she insisted and John didn't compromise but stayed behind as his mother and father walked outside the sliding doors, which were leading to the back yard.

John came around the table back to me and apologized "I'm sorry, honestly, I don't know what is wrong with my dad" he looked sad.

"no need for that, I understand, I think your dad choked from his water, I think he will be ok" I murmured trying to comfort him but then I wasn't sure really if his father was coughing because of choking or because John announced our engagement.

Was he not happy for his son, or just didn't like me. I thought.

In a few minutes, John's mother came back alone "where's Dad" John asked with a scowl as he creased his forehead. John's mother just walked pass us going up the staircase as she murmured in a crying tone "he wants to be left alone" in a few she was out of sight.

That got John and I worried, it seemed like it was not just a minor choke but more than that.

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