This morning D, H and his parents went to breakfast. They called in here on the way back....I was busy studying so I enjoyed the break although I would have liked to be dressed in more than my tracksuit and appear a little more organised. They only stayed for a brief time as they knew I was in the middle of my assignment. While here, H grabbed my keys and unlocked the patio door, asking if he could check on the lawn area beside the pool. He did some work on that during our clean up a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was interesting that he wanted to check on it. I can see that he is more interested generally in things, including the house.
Tonight was dinner at H's place with his parents. Before we went there I was feeling a little uncomfortable, not really sure what my role was and why I was invited. I decided to be myself and if the night was uncomfortable we would just leave as soon as dinner was over.
D and I arrived just before 6. Dinner was served outside on the patio. I brought all the ingredients for dessert and came inside to do the final stages just before serving. (It was a recipe from the magazines that H found while we were at swimming.) H sat at the bench and talked to me while I got it all ready. D and H's parents were outside on the patio. He showed me how to use his stove top, rather than just doing it for me. I wondered about that.......did he think I might need to use it again sometime?
H did most of the cleaning up but then MIL and I did some together after dessert. H was obviously quite comfortable cos he let me do it where previously he has insisted on doing it all himself.
It was a really pleasant night with quite a few stories and lots of laughs. H and D were in fine form, joking and teasing. H appeared very relaxed. Finally, we left about 10.30pm.
Although it was all very pleasant I still have some discomfort cos I can't help but wonder if ow will be sitting in the same place as me next week entertaining the in-laws!
