It was noon when Derrick and Lisa walked out of the club.
Lisa was conflicted on what to believe, his love for her, or her indecisiveness.
He offered her a ride home. She nodded but didn't say a word.
Silence engulfed the car with no one willing to talk.
Derrick's gaze kept on going back and forth, trying to understand what she was thinking but she never glanced back at him.
All through their drive, her gaze was on the beautiful view of the city.
He pulls before the large forest green mansion.
She quickly opens the car door and steps out before he can. There was no need for all the formalities and gentlemen's things.
She flashes him a quick smile, "Thanks for everything, better start going now" She turns about to leave but is stopped by his words.
"Sorry it came out suddenly, I just had to" she cuts him off.
"It's fine…I get it" she smiles, silently telling him it's fine. He nods.
" Thanks again, " she said and left. Derrick stood there for close to two minutes staring at the big door she walked into.
Words are limited to describe how he's feeling right now.
Later in the day, Keane texted Derrick, asking them to meet up.
There was no way he was not bringing Lisa along, she is his 24/7. Derrick accepted on the condition he would bring someone along and he didn't make mention of whom he was coming along with.
Smiles and Keane spent their day cooking. Keane had no intentions of cooking, he didn't want her to stress but she insisted on preparing the dishes.
It was a big dinner, more like a family dinner because Derrick was not the only one they invited. Both Grandma Shiley and Grandpa Jimmy were invited, alongside Mr. Wright, Smiles's dad, and Mr. Austin, Keane's dad.
Grandma Shiley and Grandpa Jimmy were the first to arrive.
They were happy to see Smiles again, most especially Grandma Shiley.
"Grandma!!" Smiles call out in excitement, taking her in a tight hug. Only God knows how much she's missed her.
"I can't believe I am meeting you again, for the third time… I thought my boring grandson wouldn't let me," Grandma Shiley said and glanced at Keane who quietly watched them chat.
She had no time for him as she pulled Smiles to the couch, leaving the two men together.
Grandpa Jimmy smiles at his wife's childishness, then taps on Keane's shoulder.
" I am proud of you… you are indeed my grandson" he said with a satisfied look on his face.
Keane turns to him, "Grandpa!?" He calls and Grandpa Jimmy answers with a hum.
"I want to make her mine… for real this time" As he said those words, his gaze never left Smile's smiling face. She was indeed a beauty, the rear type.
Grandpa Jimmy was happy hearing him say the one thing he's always wanted to hear.
"Love is indeed the best thing that can ever happen to anyone," he thought smiling.
"Great! When do you plan on making it official?" He asked.
"Today!" Keane informs. Just when Grandpa Jimmy is about to say something, Wright walks into the mansion, interrupting both men.
Not long, Austin walks in. Compared to the last time, they were more lively and together.
Seems like Wright and Austin have solved their issues.
Derrick was the last to arrive alongside Lisa.
Seeing them approaching, Smiles blinked several times. Maybe it's just her eyes that are deceiving her.
Keane squeezed lightly on her hands, rubbing her arms. He felt her tense and there was no need to ask, he knew why.
The elderly people's attention was drawn by the sight of Derrick and Lisa walking hand in hand like a lovely couple.
Wright was the most surprised, he never knew his son was dating Lisa, the daughter of the Warren family.
Feeling the awkward silence in the room, Grandma Shiley quickly spoke up.
"Can we get started already? I will slowly die from hunger" she complains making his way to the dining.
Their seats were already secure with Grandpa Jimmy taking the center seat. By the left was Grandma Shiley, then Smiles and Keane, Wright. On the right was Derrick followed by Lisa because of Austin.
The dishes on the table were mouth-watering.
In the center was a large well decorated strawberry cake, on the left was a meatball sandwich, and on the right was ketchup fried rice with grilled chicken by the side.
"Yummy" Grandma Shiley moans in satisfaction, enjoying the sweet aroma.
Smiles chuckles, "Have some Grandma, I made it especially for you" She served her a piece of the strawberry cake and Grandma Shiley didn't waste any time as she dug in.
She exclaimed, "It's so delicious, where on earth did you learn to make such? I can basically tell it tastes the same as that Fiona always makes," she said with a sheepish smile on her face.
While she was enjoying herself, Grandpa Jimmy was growing gloomy the entire time.
He complains, "I don't mind being left out" with a startled face.
Smiles turned to him, and she burst into laughter upon seeing his pouty lips.
He looks so cute, like Keane.
"Oh! no!.. I forgot but I will quickly serve you " Smiles quickly rushed and served him, he was happy as his face brightened up.
"Grandma Shiley does have a lot to handle" Derrick thorns with a big grin on his face.
"She isn't complaining… are you?" Grandpa Jimmy turns to his wife who bobs her head.
"Not at all… in fact, I enjoy handling a lot, '' she explains and his smile widens as he stares at Derrick with a 'you-see' look.
"Love indeed has no age limit!" Derrick mutters under his breath, smiling.
Bruce walked in, he was late yet he wasn't sorry.
He greets everyone, taking his seat by Austin.
Among the guys, he was the cold and quiet one. He only speaks when necessary.
Derrick helps and serves Lisa's food. Keane did the same but Grandma Shiley won't let him enjoy his wife as she kept on removing some food on her plate replacing it with another saying it was best for her health.
Lisa could only watch silently. She wished she was the one getting the love but she wasn't.
Understanding her silence, Derrick grabs her hands on her thigh, squeezing tight. He doesn't want her to feel left out, not even for a minute.
So long as he's alive and by her side, she will always get the warmth and attention she wants.
While Grandpa Jimmy and the two fathers were talking, Keane's and Derrick's attention was on their girls by the side.
Bruise on the other hand was quietly listening to what they had to say while eating his food.
All of a sudden, Smiles rush out to one of the rooms downstairs, vomiting.
This left everyone confused about what was wrong with her.
One minute, she was fine and healthy and the next, she was vomiting.