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“Where are we going?” I asked.
“I thought we’d go for dinner after all,” he replied.
I nodded nervously.
Half an hour later, we pulled into the front of the Tilton Portland Hotel. We got out, and the valet walked around with a nod, handing Nick a ticket.
“What are we doing here?” I asked.
“I made us a reservation for dinner, and I booked us a room.” He smiled, placing his hand on the small of my back, guiding me towards the front doors.
“It’s almost ten o’clock, Nick. I ate.” I scowled.
“Dessert, then,” he said, kissing my cheek.
I followed Nick to the elegant dining area of the hotel. He smiled and nodded at the host giving him his name. The host looked down at the list, nodded, and then took us to a table.
“Someone will be with you shortly,” he said, handing us a paper menu before walking away.
“This place is beautiful,” I replied, forgetting the fact that Nick was acting strange.
“I thought it would please you.” He smiled.
“I would have been pleased with snuggling in the back seat of your car, Nick.” I sighed.
“What’s wrong?” His head spun around.
“I—I don’t—know,” I stuttered, clasping my hands together tightly in my lap. “I’m just worried, I think.”
“About what,” he asked and moved his chair closer. Then he took my hand in his and brought it to his lips. “What are you worried about?”
“Your mom, I guess. I know that she doesn’t feel I’m quite your people—”
“Stop right there,” he interjected. “I told you my thoughts on what my mother controls.”
“I know—”
“Let’s just enjoy this night. Don’t let her ruin what we have.” He kissed my cheek, moving his chair back. “So what did you do today?” He asked placing the napkin on his lap.
“I went shopping for my winter formal dress.” I replied wringing my hands in my lap under the table.
“I bet you both had a great time doing that.” He replied. Something was off, Nick seemed awfully fake.
“Are you really interested in my day of shopping with Cassie?” I asked with a sigh. Nick smirked and shook his head.
“Sorry it was just a little too quiet that’s all.” He reached across the table and took my hand in his. “I’m sorry if I was distant these past few days, it has been a hectic at the Foster residence.”
“You’re mom doesn’t like me too much, huh.” I asked.
“My mother likes you plenty Lauren. Trust me it isn’t you that has her in a tizzy.” He replied sitting back in the chair.
“What aren’t you telling me then?” I asked.
“Stop worrying already.” He chuckled. “Everything is fine.”
Not worrying was much easier said than done. He was hiding something and Cassie was too. “I feel as though I have been left out of the loop.”
“About what?”
