Jordyn’s POV
I open the door and see the faces of a tall light skinned Italian man who has curly hair like me pulled into a ponytail and goatee and hazel eyes like mine and a short dark skinned woman with her hair cut short and dark brown eyes. “Mom, dad? What are you guys doing here?!”
They engulf in me a hug and I sink into their loving arms. “Hey sweetheart. We’re so sorry we weren’t here!” My mom says cuffing my face to look into my eyes.
“The service is limited in Haiti, tesoro.” My dad says. “When we finally got back to Italy, everything started coming in and Jason’s calls worried us. We called him on the way here and he told us what happened.” He says and I hear the tears in his voice and I look at him. “Oh Jordyn.” He pulls me in and holds me.
“Baby, who’s at the door?!” I hear Selenes voice and I pull away and they look at me with smiles on their faces. She walks in with her robe on and hair wet. “Oh? Uh hi.” She waves shyly and I smile at her being nervous. I told Selene my parents were working down in Haiti to help rebuild structural sound systems for the storms. And creating jobs for everyone there. When she told me they weren’t answering the phone to tell them what happened to me, I wasn’t sad or upset. I’m proud of my parents. They’re doing good for the world. They always have. So them being here is quite shocking for both of us.
“Selene, baby meet my parents. Dominic and Maria Marino. Mom, dad meet Selene, my fiancé.” Their eyes go wide.
“Fiancé?!” My mom gasps and looks at Selene. They walk up to us and take her in. She squeezes my hand and I kiss her cheek to relax her. “Oh my goodness, you are as gorgeous as we remember.” My mom says cupping her face and Selene chuckles nervously.
“Thank you. I’m surprised you guys remember me.” She says and my mom smirks knowingly.
“Oh we better for how much she spoke of you back then.” My mom said embarrassing me.
“Mamma.” I groan and they laugh.
“Jordyn, possiamo parlare?” My dad asks and I nod. We walk to the kitchen. “Ti sposi?”
I sigh. “Sì, papà . Pensavo che saresti stato felice per me.” I tell him and he scratches his beard and sighs.
“Lo sono. Ma sei quasi morto.” He says.
“Sono morto! Due volte.” I yell and clench my jaw.
“Jordyn, Non pensi di avere fretta per questo?” He asks and I scoff.
“I’ve been in love with her for over 5 years dad. I would’ve done it sooner if I could’ve.” I say with a smile.
“Non ne dubito.” He says hugging me. “You have my blessing.” I smile and hug him again.
“Grazie, papà .” He nods and then we head back in the living room where mom and Selene are talking. I walk to her and kiss her. “Hi.”
She smiles. “Hi baby. Your mom was telling me about how often you talked about me. Apparently you were going to ask me to prom?” She says and I slap my forehead and everyone laughs.
“Uh I was actually but then I got sick from stressing out so much.”
“Awww baby. I probably would’ve said no though.” She says and we laugh. I kiss her again.
“Worth the wait though.” She nods. We continue to talk about what’s been going on and my parents are finally back in Italy so that’s good and I have a reason to show Selene around. And hopefully she’ll want to have the wedding there.
“Well we’re going to get going. We just had to see you for ourselves. And please stop giving that boy heart problems he’s too young.” My mom says speaking of Jason.
“Sì mama.” I kiss her cheek and she pinches mine. “Ti amo.”
“I love you more.” She says and then she goes to Selene.
“Stai andando alla grande, tesoro.” I fill my eyes tear up and he holds me. I’ve always been a daddy’s girl. He’s taught me everything I know. I followed in his steps when it comes to love because my parents love is unmatched. “Continua ad amarla.”
“Sì papa. Grazie.” He nods and kisses my forhead and his mustache tickles me and I laugh. “It was a pleasure seeing you again, Selene. We look forward to the wedding.”
She smiles and hugs my side. “Can’t wait. Thank you.” They take their leave and we release a breath at the same time. “Well that was unexpected.” We laugh.
I sigh. “Can we go to bed now? It’s been ALOT of excitement for the day.” She smiles and nods. I pick her up bridal style and she giggles. “What, I gotta practice.” I say and she kisses me.
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