Meeting Graves' parents did not bode well. These people judged others by their earnings and success in their careers. They despised ordinary people, considered them unworthy. That's exactly what you were. You and Phil had a huge income gap, but he never cared. Unlike your father and mother, he was more forgiving.

Before dinner, you were madly worried, visited the beauty salon, bought a new outfit, repeated the rules of etiquette and took one pill of sedative.

The house of parents was huge, was located in an elite neighborhood. In the yard there was a fountain, a beautiful garden, tiled paths, several expensive cars and security guards.

You were immediately greeted by Graves' mother's disapproving smile, which didn't bode well. There was a tense atmosphere at the table. Phillip began the conversation by recounting the latest news and events. The parents listened attentively and nodded, but their eyes were fixed on you. Graves was used to this attitude of Mom and Dad toward his chosen women, so he paid no attention to the whispers and tricky questions in your direction.

"Sunshine, tell us about your family", - Phillip's mother smiled as she looked over to her husband. They had an intelligent family, they were proud of it, and they just wanted to ridicule you with that question, to show their son that you were a bad match for him.