Nicole, a woman carrying the weight of a secret past, braces herself as she meets her fiancé’s parents. The visit starts well but takes a dramatic turn when her future father-in-law recognizes her. Nicole is determined to conceal her past, but how far will she go?
Nicole arrived at the restaurant for a dinner date with her boyfriend, Zack. The soft glow of the dim lighting enveloped them in an intimate ambiance.
Zack, the ever-gallant gentleman, helped Nicole into her seat before settling across from her, his eyes sparkling with adoration.
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“How was your day?” Zack asked, his voice filled with genuine curiosity.
Nicole let out a light-hearted chuckle, trying to deflect. “Oh, the usual. Running errands, catching up on reading,” she replied, attempting nonchalance.
But Zack wasn’t so easily swayed. “We’ve been together nearly a year, Nicole, yet I feel like I know so little about your past,” he said, his tone turning serious.
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“Especially about your work before we moved in together. You lived comfortably, but you were unemployed when we met. You never talk about it.”
Nicole’s smile wavered before she regained her composure. She looked Zack in the eye.
“Zack, some things are better left in the past. What matters is who I am now and that I’m with you,” she said, her voice steady but vulnerable.
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Zack nodded, although curiosity lingered in his eyes. He signaled the waiter, who promptly approached with two glasses of champagne.
“A toast,” Zack said, raising his glass. “To us, our love, and our future together.”
Nicole smiled and clinked glasses. As she sipped, her eyes widened—there was a ring in her glass. Zack got down on one knee, his hand gently holding hers.
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“I know it’s soon and we haven’t met each other’s parents, but I can’t wait to spend my life with you. Nicole, will you marry me?” he asked, his voice full of emotion.
Nicole felt stunned but elated. Tears welled up as she nodded eagerly. “Yes, Zack, I’ll marry you,” she said.
Zack slipped the ring onto her finger, and they kissed, sealing their future together.
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The restaurant erupted in applause, and even though Nicole felt a mix of embarrassment and joy, she couldn’t help but laugh. Zack hugged her tightly.
Returning to their seats, Nicole reflected on the journey they had taken. She hoped to one day reveal her secrets to Zack, but for now, their love was all she needed.
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The next morning, Nicole and Zack drove to his parents’ house. The sky was clear, and Zack held the steering wheel more tightly than usual.
“I feel awkward about this,” Zack admitted. “I have to explain why they’ve never met you.”
Nicole felt a pang of guilt. “It’s my fault. I was supposed to visit them during the holidays, but I got sick,” she lied, knowing fear had kept her away.
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Not seeing her own parents for years made the idea of meeting Zack’s family terrifying. Zack’s grip tightened further.
“I get it, but it’s still going to be awkward,” he sighed.
Nicole squeezed his hand. “We’ll get through it together,” she reassured him.
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They arrived and were greeted warmly by Zack’s parents, Peter and Marjorie. Their smiles, however, couldn’t ease Nicole’s nerves.
“Hi, I’m Nicole,” she said, her voice shaky.
Marjorie’s warm hug helped a bit. “Zack has told us so much about you. You’re even more beautiful in person!”
Nicole blushed. “Thank you, Mrs. Carter. It’s great to meet you, too.”
But Peter’s reaction was different. “Nicole?” he stammered, pale-faced.
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Nicole froze. Peter was a former client from her past. She quickly composed herself. “Oh, we met once at my previous job. Nice to see you again, Peter.”
“What job?” Zack asked, confused.
Nicole laughed nervously. “Let’s not dig up the past. I’m sure neither of us wants to remember.”
Peter caught on. “Yes, son, nothing interesting.”
They moved inside, tension lingering as they prepared for dinner.
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Dinner was tense. Nicole tried to keep the conversation light, joking and praising Marjorie’s cooking, but the atmosphere remained heavy.
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“How do you two know each other, again?” Zack pressed, increasingly frustrated.
“Darling, there’s nothing interesting to say,” Nicole insisted.
“But why? There must be something worth hiding!” Zack insisted.
“I don’t want to talk about my past!” Nicole snapped, her patience breaking.
The argument escalated, with Peter silent and Marjorie stepping in.
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“Let’s calm down,” Marjorie said. “Zack, if you want a future with Nicole, you need to accept her past. Our family faced its own challenges.”
Zack’s anger subsided. Marjorie’s revelation about Peter’s past infidelity and their decision to move forward as a family struck him.
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“I’m sorry, Mom,” Zack said quietly. He turned to Nicole. “I’m sorry, Nicole.”
“It’s okay, Zack,” Nicole replied, wiping away tears.
They retreated to their room. Zack, sitting on the edge of the bed, looked at Nicole. “I promise I won’t ask about your past anymore. I love you as you are.”
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Nicole, tears streaming, confessed, “Before we met, I was a call girl. Peter was one of my clients. I was scared you’d leave me.”
Shock coursed through Zack, but he didn’t let go of her hand.
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“Nicole, I…”
“I’m sorry, Zack. I love you and couldn’t keep this from you anymore,” she cried.
Despite his shock, Zack pulled her into his arms. “Your past doesn’t change how I feel. We all have regrets. What matters is who you are now, and I love you now,” he said.
Relief washed over Nicole. “Thank you, Zack.”
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He kissed her gently. “We’ll face this together.”
Nicole’s heart swelled with hope. “You mean it?”
“Yes, one step at a time. We’re stronger together,” Zack promised.
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Nicole smiled through her tears. “I don’t deserve you.”
“Yes, you do. Everyone deserves a fresh start. I love you, Nicole,” Zack affirmed.
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