44: The Picture Perfect

TAYA’s POV : “I'm Blake Harrison, Taya's boyfriend," Blake said firmly as he stretched his hand out to dad. "You're what?" Kai spat as the rest of the room went silent. I was like a deer caught in headlights. I didn’t know what to do or say. "And since we're all here... I wanted to ask for your permission," Blake said again, looking to mom and dad. He moved a step over to me and his hand snaked around to grip mine. "I would like to date your daughter," I gasped instantly and Kai had the biggest shock on his face. Dad turned his head over to mom in confusion, who just shrugged and smiled at him. Dad then turned to me, then to Blake, and then back to me. He searched my face and I just smiled sheepishly at him, not knowing what else to do at this point. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BLAKE’s POV : “It’s so nice talking to you, Blake. I hope you’ll stay for dinner?” Taya’s mom asked me with a bright smile on her face. She was such a sweet an