Is It Serious?

Andrew

Dead silence filled the kitchen.

“Well,” Karen briskly said. “It’s a good thing I dusted your office here last night. It’s all ready for you.”

I shook my head. “I don’t think I’m working from home today, either.”

Raven’s and Karen’s gazes slowly met before they both turned to me.

“Okay,” Karen said.

“Hm,” Raven offered.

“The country club?” I repeated. “What do you say? I’ll make a reservation for lunch. And if they can’t make it, we’ll play some golf. You’ve never used those clubs I got you last year.”

“Do it,” Karen encouraged, knocking her shoulder against Raven’s.

Raven still acted like she didn’t want to go, but I could see her breaking. “Okay, fine. But I’m not staying if this Zach guy is lame.”

“Oh, I forgot to tell you. This is an arranged marriage. The wedding is next week.”

“Dad.” Raven rolled her eyes. “That’s disgusting.”

“Karen is laughing,” I pointed out, nodding at the woman hiding giggles behind a palm.

An hour later, we were ready to go with not only our club