Alice Ch. 06 - New Chapter
Date: 2/22/2024,
Categories:
Mature
Author: byAPastLife, Source: Literotica
... an assortment of jams delivered just the day before, berries, and thickened cream adorned the table. The inspiration for their morning meal had come from a simple online search for 'breakfast ideas', resulting in a spread that was both visually appealing and appetizing.
Frank broke the comfortable silence with a question about Alice's studies. "How is school going?" he inquired, genuinely interested in her progress.
Internally, Alice considered the reality of her academic journey. It was challenging, more so than she had anticipated, and she viewed obtaining her degree as a formidable endeavor. Despite this, her resolve to succeed and make Frank proud fueled her determination.
"Good," she answered, choosing to focus on the positive aspects. "I'm enjoying the class."
Her response was sincere, to an extent. Alice truly appreciated learning practical skills like budgeting, creating balance sheets, and calculating discounts--knowledge that felt applicable and empowering. However, the mathematical demands of her coursework, particularly the challenge of applying specific formulas to various transactions, proved less enjoyable. Yet, she remained committed, motivated by her desire to excel and the support she felt from Frank.
"Tell me more about Rose, if you want," Alice asked him.
Alice's gentle inquiry about Rose opened a tender chapter from Frank's past, prompting him to tread carefully as he recounted those days. He understood the weight of the story he was ...
... about to share and sought to navigate the narrative with due reverence for the moments that truly mattered.
"Well," he began, gathering his thoughts, "as you know, Rose and I had grown quite close."
He spoke of a significant milestone in their relationship--Rose inviting him to a Sunday dinner as her official boyfriend. The thought of dining with not just his girlfriend's family but also his employer, filled Frank with apprehension. The dinner would include Rose's parents and her younger sister, Ann, marking Frank's formal introduction into their family circle.
Rose, sensing his nervousness, offered advice to ease his worries. She suggested bringing white roses for her mother and a specific bottle of wine that her father would appreciate; small gestures to endear him to her family. "He might give you a hard time at first, but he's really quite approachable," she reassured Frank, her words aimed at calming his nerves.
When Sunday came, Frank arrived punctually, albeit after circling the block to time his arrival perfectly. Standing on the doorstep, he felt a profound sense of isolation, as if he were the first man ever to face the daunting task of meeting a girlfriend's parents.
Mr. Kroeger, Rose's father, greeted him at the door. To Frank, he seemed larger than life, a towering figure despite their similar heights. "Good evening, Frank. Won't you come in?" Mr. Kroeger invited, extending a hand.
Frank's attempt to juggle the wine and flowers, ultimately trying ...