My IMperfect Love Life by Neha Dua (best book clubs .txt) 📖

your wish. You people are my family. I can’t break your trust but I couldn’t control anymore of my love feelings for Natalie also. I am genuinely in love with her.” With this final closing statement of me, my whole family was feeling happy that I had finally found love and I am ready to settle down. Although, it took time for them to accept Natalie completely as she had a different culture and values from us. Chapter 31

Steve’s POV

 

I was very excited and ecstatic at the same time and hugged my parents. I went into my room running upstairs and picked up my phone to dial Natalie’s number. I was in a hurry to tell her that my family has finally accepted our relationship and they wanted to meet her. It was late at night but she picked up the call.

 

“Hey Baby! I am sorry to wake you up this late, but I had to call you to let you know that my family has finally approved our relationship and they are willing to meet you as soon as possible. Baby! I can’t wait to see you, hug you, and express how happy & relaxed I am now. Book your tickets for this month's end and let’s meet your parents also to finalize everything.”

 

I could hear her weeping, she couldn’t control her tears, but I knew those were out of happiness. I could understand how she must be feeling with such big news. She just said those three magical words “I Love You”. I knew how much she waited and faced to get to this moment, for my love, for our relationship, for our marriage. I was happier for her than for myself. She is the only girl who waited for my attention for so long and yet never backed out on me until I forcefully pushed her away with my behavior. Even after such bad behavior from me, she never left my side and didn’t forget about me. With this, we both ended the call. Tonight, was magical, everything around looked beautiful & cheerful.

 

Finally, the day came when Natalie will reach and will meet my parents. I reached the airport to pick her up and drop her directly to her home. With happy faces and big smiles, we hugged each other. I welcomed her with a rose in my hand, which I offered her. I know I was never this kind of a guy and I still am not fully, but such little efforts make her so happy and I like to see her happy always after what she has suffered because of her past and me. 

 

I dropped her to her home and told her that I have scheduled her visit tonight at 7 PM at my place to meet my parents. I couldn’t wait till evening, so I started to arrange my room and my home perfect for the evening. I chose to wear clothes which Natalie liked on me, a combo of a white shirt with blue casual jeans. Finally, it was 7 o’clock in the evening, a doorbell rang. My brother opened the door, and I was standing near the stairs when I saw Natalie. She was wearing a black knee-length dress, with silver earrings and a watch on her right arm. She had her hair pulled up into a ponytail and was wearing eyeliner and a pink lip gloss. She was looking stunning. 

 

My mom asked, “Who’s there, honey?” My brother escorted Natalie to the dining room. My parents were sitting on the couch and my sisters were watching TV. We had some snacks to start with and then it will be followed by dinner. During the starters, my parents and Natalie had a general discussion about her likes, work & life. I was happy that my parents were looking interested to know more about Natalie. 

Chapter 32

Steve’s POV

 

My parents continued to ask us questions about our plans for the future, about Natalie‘s family background, culture and plans about the marriage. My parents wanted to know, how much she knew about our culture and how she would manage her job at Canada when she will be coming back home and will be settling back here. Finally, it was time for dinner. We sat at the dining table to have dinner. The dinner was quiet and nothing much to have a conversation about. Natalie had to leave by 9 PM so I offered to drop her home. My parents finally, before she was leaving called both of us and gave their blessings to us for our future. My dad came closer to me and whispered in my ears, “Nice choice buddy!”. I was surprised to see how he reacted. He never interacted much with me and never appreciated much of my choices. 

 

I was finally able to feel happy as everything went well and my family accepted and liked my Natalie. We came out of the house and walked towards the parking area. I opened the car and gently opened the passenger door for Natalie first and then went towards the driver’s seat. It was a half an hour drive to her home. I held her hand in mine when I saw her blushing. I could see in her deep black eyes the satisfaction that she was having after finally been able to be with me.

 

I unlocked the door for her when we reached our destination. We both kissed each other and said our goodbyes for the night. I came back home and went into my room. I changed into my pajamas and jumped on the bed with the feeling of accomplishment. With dreams in my eyes, I fell asleep having a small smile on my face.

 

I woke up the next day with fun and joy on my face that could be visible to my family as well. It was a weekend, family time. They had seen me smiling and happy after so many years, and my mom came closer to me and kissed on my forehead saying “God bless you, my son”.

 

It is my marriage month. I am excited that I am finally going to get married to Natalie and we will be together forever. My mom asked me to come shopping with her for my marriage. My whole family was busy arranging everything as it was the first marriage of our family and everyone took responsibility to manage the things before time and with the best arrangements. My sisters took over decorations’ duty and my brother and father took banquet hall arrangements. My mom was looking after my clothes and accessories and home decor.

Chapter 33

Natalie’s POV

 

I was asleep when my phone rang. I was worried to see Steve’s number flashing on my cell phone. I was having so many thoughts running through my mind and picked up the call. When I heard his voice, I calmed down. He was sounding very excited and glad and kept on talking “Hey Baby! I am sorry to wake you up this late, but I had to call you to let you know that my family has finally approved our relationship and they are willing to meet you as soon as possible. Baby! I can’t wait to see you, hug you, and express how happy & relaxed I am now. Book your tickets for this month's end and let’s meet your parents also to finalize everything.”

 

I was so ecstatic that he finally told his family about us and he is genuinely putting efforts into this matter to be with me finally. I was all in tears, but due to happiness. I couldn’t say a word to him at that time, but he knew I was speechless due to our happiness, and then we ended our call. I couldn’t sleep at all that night, thinking about “What am I going to say in front of his family, what will I wear, what if they don’t like me”. So many questions in my mind and yet just one answer to calm myself down “Steve and I are going to be together forever and always”.

 

The next morning, I booked my tickets and started to pack my stuff for the flight. I landed at the airport and Steve was already there to pick me up. We both looked into the eyes and kissed. He then dropped me to my home and told me about our meeting tonight at 7 PM at his place with his family.

 

My parents were happy that I had finally found my love after waiting for so long. They already agreed for Steve and accepted him as a family member. It wasn’t that tough to convince my family for Steve, as they already knew that I was in live with Steve but there was no future of us due to the situation & the responsibilities which he was handling all by himself.

 

My parents were very understanding in this matter and always supported me to follow my dreams and love and to never give up till the end moment. They were always worried about me as I never found love in my life before, and now that I was in love, I couldn’t have him until he wants it. They supported me to move to Canada to follow my dream of staying there and doing job. Now that I have returned and told them about me and Steve and the meeting scheduled for tonight. They sounded happy more than me. I could feel the tears in my mom’s eyes and my dad’s dream of seeing me into the bridal dress, would surely be fulfilled now.

 

It was time to get ready for the evening and meet his parents. I reached their place and a young boy opened the door. Steve was standing near the stairs and was looking at me without even blinking once. I was blushing