Waking Up Married

Ten

Stella's P.O.V

Tonight was the night that I get to meet Jasper's family. Gwen helped me with a run down which was easy to remember. The dinner was going to be held in a restaurant somewhere in L.A.

Jasper had hired a makeup artist and hair stylist for me. Even though it felt too much, I knew I needed to make a good impression.

"Nervous?" Gwen asked me.

"Yes. Are they very judgmental?" I asked her.

"In a way. Have you ever been in jail before?" Gwen asked me.

"No."

"Have you done drugs or smoke?"

"No."

"You're fine. You have a clean record so they won't suspect a thing," She said.

"Okay," I nodded.

"Now, tell me, who's in the family?" She tested.

"It's his parents, his young brother,, and his twin sisters," I told Gwen.

"Good. You're set to go," Gwen smiled.

"Thanks, Gwen," I smiled.

"You're welcome. Oh, I would put the ring away," Gwen told me.

I looked at the small yet beautiful ring. I nodded and took it off. I put it by my bed stand before following her out the door. We walked downstairs to meet with Jasper who was on the phone.

"Please be on a good behavior. I really like this girl and I want to propose to her tonight," I heard Jasper say. I assumed he was faking it for his family. He turned around and froze a little. I smiled shyly as he stared.

"I have to go," Jasper said before hanging up the phone.

"She looks good huh?" Gwen asked.

"Yeah. Um, we should get going. They said that they were on their way over to the restaurant," Jasper said, not taking his eyes off of me. I blushed a little.

"Have fun," Gwen smirked.

We all walked out of the mansion to go. Gwen left to go home while Jasper opened the door for me.

"And I thought chivalry was dead," I joked. I got inside and he closed he door. He got to the driver's side and he left.

When we got to the restaurant parking lot, we got out of the car and started to walk over. Jasper held an arm around my waist as we walked inside.

"Don't be nervous on meeting them. They'll love you," Jasper told me. I looked up at him and nodded.

When we went to a reserved room, I saw his family there sitting and talking.

"Jasper!" I heard.

"There he is!"

I stood there a little awkwardly as they greeted him. Jasper came back to me and wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Everyone, this is my girlfriend, Stella. Stella, this is my family," Jasper introduced.

"Hello, Stella, I'm Jasper's sister, Carolina," One of his sisters said.

"And I'm Carolina's twin, Candace," The girl who looked identical to her said.

"Nice to meet you both," I smiled.

"Hi. I'm Jasper's brother, Thomas," Jasper's younger brother smiled.

"Nice to meet you," I said.

"Mom, Dad. This is the woman I told you about. Stella these are my parents," Jasper introduced.

"Hello. It's so wonderful to meet you both," I said.

"Hello, Stella. I'm Jasper's mother, Cheryl."

"Stella. Pleasure to meet you. I'm Jasper's father, Harold."

"Shall we order dinner?" Jasper asked them. We walked to the table and Jasper pulled out a seat or me. I sat down and he scooted me in.

"Hi, I am Charlie, your waiter for today. What can I get you guys?" The waiter asked after he came in.

"Can we all get waters please. Also, can we start with some appetizers," Cheryl started.

"Stella, you have really pretty hair," Candace told me.

"Thank you. You have pretty eyes," I complimented her.

"Stella, tell us about yourself," Cheryl said.

"Well, I just recently turned twenty one about two weeks ago," I told them.

"Oh really? How did you both celebrate?" Cheryl asked Jasper and I.

"To be frank, mom, I took her to Vegas," Jasper told her.

"Vegas? I'm guessing you drank?" Harold asked us.

"Dad she's twenty one now. Gotta let her have her first drink," Jasper told him.

"I suppose you're right."

"How come you never mention her to us?" Carolina asked Jasper.

"Well, you guys were probably expecting some model or actress. I didn't want to put Stella in any pressure," Jasper told them.

"I get it," Carolina nodded.

After dinner, I was relieved to not make a fool of myself. I felt Jasper hold my hand making my heart skip a beat for a moment. I felt a little confused for a bit.

"Everyone, I actually have an announcement to make," Jasper said, before getting out of his seat. He had let go of my hand to straighten his jacket a bit.

"I know that I've been keeping Stella here a secret. We've been together for quite sometime and throughout that time, I've been thinking to myself. I would love to spend the rest of my life with her," Jasper said. Jasper lead me out of my seat and we backed a little to the side.

"Stella, I love you ever since I've laid eyes on you," Jasper told me.

"Jasper," I said in awe. I felt like I should play along. Jasper took out a small box before getting down on one knee.

"Will you do the honors of becoming my wife?" He asked. Jasper opened the box which revealed a bigger and more expensive ring than the one he gave me.

"Yes," I nodded. He smiled and slide the ring in. He stood up as I hugged him. Jasper leaned down and gave me a kiss. I felt a little in shock. Jasper pulled away with a smile.

"Guys, it would be great if you didn't post this on social media. We want this to be private as much as possible," Jasper told them.

"Of course. Kids, put them away," Cheryl told them. The twins as well as Thomas put their phones away before the girls squealed in excitement.

"Welcome to the family, Stella," Cheryl smiled at me.

"Thank you," I said.

"Congratulations to the new soon-to-be-married couple," Harold smiled. I looked up at Jasper who had a smile on his face.