The Singles Party
He thought we were crazy when we showed up with all this stuff, but he smiled and thanked us for our help." Dad, you have to do a fashion show for us. How are we going to know which one looks the best on you? You’ve got to show up at the party as the man who looks the best in his suit.” Lisa started clapping, and Dad had no words. He took the garment bags and went to his room. Dad came back out in a few minutes wearing the Armani, and he looked very handsome in it. We took pictures of him while he modeled the suit for us. We did the same thing with all three suits, put all three images together, and picked the one in which he looked the most handsome. After fifteen minutes of debate, the Armani suit won. Now, all he had to do was get ready to dazzle the women at the party. He should come home with at least ten to fifteen phone numbers.
Kyle came over and kept my company after Dad left for the party. Lisa went home to help her mother get dressed for the party. Kyle and I decided to watch a movie and ordered a pizza. After the movie, we discussed my transfer to New York University for the fall semester. I had secretly started the process by applying to the admission department at the university. Once everything was approved, I was going to surprise him with the news, but since he brought up the subject, I might as well tell him now. “ I submitted my admission application to the university last week. I requested my transcript from Boston University be sent to the school.” he was smiling from ear to ear. “ they said it should take a week or so to get an answer about my acceptance.” Then he asked me, “You could move in with me at my apartment. Besides, it is also your apartment since we’re already married.” I looked at him and started laughing. “ We’re already married? When did that happen?” He hugged me and said, “The wedding ceremony is just a formality. In my eyes, you’re already my wife.” I thought that was so sweet.
The following day, Dad and I were having breakfast, and he started telling me about the party from last night. He had a big smile, and I could tell he had a good time. “ Tell me all the details, Dad. Did you meet anyone that caught your eye?” He pulled out his phone and showed me the phone numbers of three different women. I was hoping for at least ten, but I will take three. He had this arrogant smile as if telling me he was the man. “ Look at you, Dad, you became a playboy overnight.” We both started laughing at my antics. I am thrilled that he is giving himself a chance to start over. Even if he doesn’t find a wife, at least he could go on dates and have a good time.
The next day, the girls and I decided to take our European trip in August, with the boys tagging along. This well-needed trip will be a break from the madness of the arranged marriage and that stalker, Heather. I am looking forward to this trip and exploring Europe. I have always read about the beauty of the Italian countryside and have looked forward to seeing it myself. Kyle and I have been spending a lot of time with our families. Our families loved spending time together. Dad and Mr Grant started spending time together playing golf and hanging out at the country club. Melisa and I have also gotten close, and I have invited her on shopping trips with me and the girls a few times. The Grants invited me and my family to spend a weekend with them at their house in the Hamptons. Grandma loved the Hamptons so much that she is currently looking for a home to buy.
Our vacation to Europe was unforgettable. We went to Rome, Italy, and Greece. We went to the Vatican Museums in Rome, and I loved it. We had a great time visiting Italian vineyards and the countryside. The Italian countryside was as beautiful, if not more than I had expected. Standing in the Colosseum in Rome, where they held the gladiator games and other events to entertain the masses, was surreal. Plus, the fact that the Colosseum was still standing after so many years is also amazing. My favorite place in Greece was Santorini. The architecture of the homes and buildings was so unique. But I fell in love with their beaches. The water was so beautiful, and it kept telling me not to leave. Okay, maybe that was my mind telling me not to leave, but at least all of me agreed I shouldn’t go. The girls felt the same way about the beaches in Santorini. We all agreed that ten days was not long enough to see everything I wanted to see and do. We needed at least a week in each country next time. I told Kyle I wanted our honey in Greece, and he agreed.