I used to think that I have a lot of time to know his family, thought that why should I join their family gathering when I have to join them for the rest of my life. I thought I could have take things slowly, knowing one family member at one time, so I could be totally accepted by one of them before I move to the rest and slowly to everybody and finally become one of the family members one day, which is the wedding day.
I have to blame my introvert character, or perhaps my family background. I don't know. I'm just not born to please people, to know new people and get close with a snap of finger. I wait.. Wait for people to invite, I never initiate, seldom. I love to get involve, but I hate to plan. I hate to face awkward situation where I'm left at a family gathering alone or getting teased by relatives and those fake smile around saying we have couple face. Well, I choose to avoid every situation like this. I'm silly. I kept thinking that I'm dating the guy, not his family, yet, at least yet, not now ya. Something cheesy would be, I want to keep things fresh.
Yes, I dislike. But when I saw my face got replace by some other person in the family photo, it strike me hard that my face will no longer appear there. I no longer have chance of knowing those familiar faces. Then I realized, I have to treasure whatever I have now. Treasure the seat I have in the new family. Treasure you, your family.
Now I know, I'm not only dating you, I'm dating the whole family, including your relatives, your family friends and even your lizard -.- It took me a big step. A step that I thought I can never step across. Thanks for bringing me over.
I'm really grateful. Thanks for the spot in your family photo. Suddenly I have two mothers to dote on me. I feel welcome by your family, being able to hold your hand when I walk into your house, waking up to breakfast and surprise stuffed toy from your mama, having your papa to remind me to drink some milk while waiting for dinner, and many more. Most important, thanks for your love and care.