Our time in Auberge files by, and soon it's time to head back to New York. My mom and her husband just headed off to a ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The rest of us are finishing packing up our things.
Emily: "Izaac, you haven't put your luggage in the car yet. If we don't hurry, we'll miss our flight."
Izaac: "Actually, I was planing on staying here for the day and taking a flight out later tonight. I mean, if that's okay with you."
"Really? Why?"
Dad: "Does that mean you're not coming back with us?"
Izaac: "Sorry, but I have something to do in Central Valley."
Emily: "You mean you're going to visit your grandparents?"
Izaac: "My grandparents have already passed away, but my mother is still living there."
"I see."
Izaac never really talks about his mother, so I know nothing about her.
(So she lives in California, too.)
Izaac: "I haven't seen her in almost eight years, so I thought this might be a good chance to visit."
Dad: "That's great. I'm sure she'd love to see you. I hope you'll have a great time."
Izaac: "Actually, I'd like you to come with me."
"Huh? Are you sure?"
I can't hold back my surprise.
Emily: "That sounds like a great idea. I'm sure she'd be thrilled to meet your girlfriend."
Izaac: "What do you say? I promise to bring her back tonight."
He asks my dad for permission.
Dad: "Is that what you want, [Y/N]?"
"Yeah."
I reply without hesitating.
Dad: "Alright then. Be safe and have a good time."
"Thanks! We will!"
Izaac: "I really appreciate it."
We make arrangements to rent a car, and head on our own towards Central Valley. The beautiful countryside goes on as far as the eye can see. But I don't have time to enjoy any of it because I'm too busy freaking out about meeting Izaac's mom.
He doesn't say much while he's driving, so I try to make small talks.
"Are you nervous about seeing her again?"
Izaac: "Not really."
He answer back almost automatically.
"Did you tell her you're coming?"
Izaac:" Nope. We're not really in touch. She sends me birthday and Christmas cards every year but I never send her anything back..."
"That's awful."
Izaac: "I know. I should probably apologize about it."
He keeps his eyes fixed on the road ahead of us, so it's impossible for me to tell what he's thinking.
Izaac's mother lives in a small cottage inside the vast vineyard. The house sits in the middle of a beautiful garden, full of thousands of colorful flowers in bloom. Izaac peers inside one of the windows and then walks back down the garden.
"What's wrong?"
Izaac: "We're leaving."
"What do you mean by leaving? You haven't even knocked on the door!"
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Gossip Girl Party || Izaac Martin || Season 1
RomanceHe is the sole heir to one of the biggest financial conglomerates in the world. As you'd expect, he's used to having it all, and won't take no for an answer. Cold and unapproachable, this guy hardly seems like boyfriend material. However, as you tw...
