My Step-Dad Is My Mate novel Chapter 10

Oh My God! Aiden is coming to pick me up in 20 minutes and I have no idea what to wear! My makeup isn't done, my hair is a mess just what the hell.

In case you are wondering what is going on, I'm getting ready- well suppose to be finishing up by now for my date with Aiden. And yes, I said yes to him. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. At first, I was going to say no, but then I thought to myself. I deserved this, to actually enjoy myself for once after everything that has been going on. I won't let my emotions or Richard or anything else stop me from living my life.

As I rampaged through my wardrobe and tossing dress after dress after dress on the floor, I was close to giving up. Times like this made me which I had girlfriends to help with this kind of stuff or any type of friend that is.

"Need any help?"

I looked up to see my mother standing in the doorway with a hopeful look and it made me cringe.

"Sure momma." I said lowly. Her footsteps got closer to me and my closet.

I couldn't help but cringe being in the same room with her, it was beyond uncomfortable.

"How about this?" She said and held up a cream colored strap-less dress.

I stared at the dress in shock. When did I buy this? Slowly I took it from my mother's hand and ran my hands down the soft fabric.

"It's perfect."

My mom smiled a little and nodded then proceeded to leave the room.

"Wait, mom." I called out and she stopped abruptly and turned to face me.

"Thanks" I began, "for helping."

Mom smiled at me and then exited my room. Well, that was awkward. I laid the dress on my bed and admired it for a few seconds the turned to vanity to finish up my makeup and hair.

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"You look beautiful sweetie." My mom complimented me as I looked over my outfit in the mirror downstairs near the hallway.

My hair was straightened and curled at the end, my skin glistened from the new body lotion I had used which was scented lavender and my face had light make up. Just eyeliner and my red lipstick.

"Thank you momma." I said with a smile.

5 more minutes and Aiden will be here. What if I trip over my heels? Spill juice on him? Drop acid on his face!? Okay, that last one is most likely not going to happen but I'm nervous okay? I've never been out on an actual date before. I wanted the first person to take me out be my mate but...Aiden is just perfect enough. I wonder what he has planned? Is he going to wing it or something? Would he be as nervous as I am? Probably not, I bet he's been out on a date before but it doesn't really matter who was a part of his past, all that matters is now.

"Well someone looks nice."

I felt my body tense as I heard his voice as he came down the stairs.

"She does doesn't she Richard? My baby's first date! I'm so happy for her." My mom said excitedly.

I was glad to see her in her normal chipper state again, it sure beats seeing her looking depressed 24/7.

"Date?" Richard asked as he paused before taking another step forward. His jaw was clenched and he glared at me with dark eyes but I didn't look away or back down. I looked right back at him and showed him that I didn't have two shits about what he thinks or wants.

"Yes hunny, she has a date with that Beta. What's his name again? Umm, Jaden? No that's not it... Braden?"

"Aiden." I corrected my mother at her hopeless guesses and she snapped her fingers.

"Aiden! That's it. He's a sweet boy isn't he Richard?" My mom asked as she lightly tapped his shoulder and Richard just growled softly.

"Richard! Why are you growling?" She asked and I smirked at him, knowing damn well why he was.

"Rose, she isn't going anywhere." He said and I rolled my eyes.

My mother scoffed and crossed her arms. "Why not?"

Richard looked dumbfounded for a minute but then the expression. Went away. "It's a school night for Christ sakes!"

"Is that really it Richard?" I asked in a teasing tone and he sent me a warning glance.

"Yes." He said stiffly and I chuckled.

"Well, I don't care. I'm going on that date. Aiden's going to take me to dinner and then take me dancing. Ooo dancing. He'll run his hands all over me and-"

"HE WILL NOT TOUCH YOU!" Richard bellowed, making m mom jumped back a little from the little fright but I saw it coming.

"What's going on with you two?" She asked but I tuned her out as Richard and I were having an intense glare down.

"You will not leave this house." He growled to me and I growled right back.

"You don't control me."

"YOU WILL DO AS I SAY!" He shouted and I felt my anger flare.

"FUCK OFF RICHARD. KNOW YOUR PLACE BECAUSE YOU CERTAINLY AREN'T IN IT!"

"Am I disturbing something?"

My head snapped to the direction of the front door where Aiden stood watching us with wide eyes while I took in his outfit. was wearing some black jeans with a grey dress shirt and his hair combed to the side. Who knew casual could look so good?

"Get out/No." Richard and I said at the same time. This asshole…

I walked over to Aiden and engulfed him in a hug, breathing in his coconuty scent.