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Jake asked as he strolled into the bedroom to watch her get ready.

    “ I’m doing great actually; nervous but really good.” She said with a smile.

    “ Yeah, me too but what’s the worst that could happen? We’re adults now and are capable of making decisions about our futures. If your parents don’t see that now they will one day right?” He asked.

    “ I think they’re pretty reasonable. Mom is always so inquisitive lately and has been asking about you a lot. I hate lying to her and am sure I’ll hear about that some day.” She said rolling her eyes.

    “ Oh well, one day at time.” He said as he came up from behind her and kissed her neck. As he nuzzled her he said in a playful voice, “You want a way to calm your nerves? I can help with that you know.”

    Tiana turned around and gave him a long deep kiss and said breathlessly, “I would love to but we have to go.” And she pulled herself from his arms and grabbed her coat.

    Yeah, she was nervous; she wanted to get this over with.

    Her parents were used to seeing her and Jake together so they weren’t too surprised that she asked if he could come. They actually seemed to like Jake. They got to the house and chatted a bit before dinner was served. After everyone had their food Tiana broke the news that she and Jake had taken their relationship a step further.

    Tiana’s father asked how long this had been going on and barely said anything more about it. In fact he changed the subject but seemed to chew his food really hard. Her mother said nothing throughout dinner and barely ate the remaining food on her plate. After dinner Tiana helped her mom clean up; her mom made small talk and asked only one question about her and Jake, “Are you happy Tiana?” Tiana hugged her mom who returned with a cold short hug and said, “Yes mom, I have never been happier.”

    Tiana could see the disapproval on her mother’s face and this made her both sad and uncomfortable. She left the kitchen after putting the last dish away and walked into the family room. Her father and Jake were chatting like old friends but she sensed her father’s unhappiness in the look he gave her. They stayed a bit longer and Jake said, “Well, I suppose we should call it a night. Tiana, are you ready to go?”

    She looked at Jake and then at her folks and said uncomfortably, “Yeah, we should probably get home now.” She realized her slip—she said home. Her parents both looked at her and then at Jake and said, “Yeah, we’re pretty worn out. It’s been a long day.”

    Tiana hugged her parents tightly when she left but it wasn’t returned. She knew they were very disappointed in her choice but it gave her hope that her mom asked her if she was happy. That was something.

    Her and Jake were quiet in the car. Jake turned on the radio and flipped through the stations and settled on the Soul Rock station they often listened to.
    Jake reached out and grabbed her hand and asked, “Are you doing ok Tiana?”

    She looked at him and just as she was about to respond ‘Superstition’ began playing on the radio; it is one of their favorite Stevie Wonder songs. Both of them broke out into smiles at the memories they had of this song; they used to belt it out to each other and take turns singing the lead while the other played air guitar.
    Tiana said, “How lovely! And yes, I’m doing ok. Can we go for a walk at the park tonight? It’s such a beautiful night.”

    “ Certainly!” Jake said.

    They started walking and discussing the events of the evening. Tiana was really struggling with the looks and the silence of her parents. They had always been so proud of everything she did but this was different, she wasn’t used to the coldness she felt from them.

    Jake was understanding and said, “Tiana, do you want to stop seeing each other? I would understand; I know how much your family means to you.”

    They continued walking with their fingers interlaced as she pondered this