Chapter 76. Parents

My palms were sweaty as I played with Amari. I had been nervous since I woke up this morning.

In the end, I agreed to Carl's request. One reason was that this was the least I could do after all the help he had given me.

I was startled when Carl touched my shoulder. "Why are you so jumpy?" I exclaimed.

He laughed. "Relax, Dianna. Come on. They won't eat you," he reassured me.

"It's just that I'm meeting your parents for the first time," I said.

"And?" he asked. "Don't worry, they are nice," he said with a smile.

From where I was sitting, he helped me stand up. In less than a second, I felt his tight embrace.

"Let go of me. You're creasing my dress again," I accused him.

But instead of releasing me, he just laughed and held me even tighter. I looked at Amari, who was also clinging to my waist.

Carl and I exchanged glances when we heard a car horn outside.

"They're here," he said. "Shall we?"

"I'm nervous," I admitted, but ther