Mostly Well

You step through the doorway and confidently strut over to some seats. Dove and Ivy carefully steering where you walk to lead you to the correct seats. You sit down next to your dad, with Dove sitting on your other side and Ivy beside her. You look around at the faces of all the famous people taking their seats around the table and can't help but still feel out of place. Then, women wearing skimpy French maid outfits exit the kitchen, holding cloches.

"For Entrée, we have fresh, natural Sydney rock oysters." Gordon Ramsay states, as the maids start placing the food in front of everyone, revealing the oysters underneath. Everyone has 6, neatly laid out on a bed of salt, a lemon wedge in the middle, "Enjoy."

You pick up your lemon and start squeezing a little into each oyster.

"So, how have you been? It's been a while." You hear Keanu Reeves ask calmly. You look up to see him looking over at you, his calm smile across his face.

"Uh, it's been good. I'm really enjoying living with Dove and Ivy." You reply. You can't believe you're talking to Keanu Reeves. You then look over at the two women beside you and smile, before turning back to him as you pick up your oyster fork and one of the oysters, "You could say it's a dream come true."

"That's wonderful to hear." He replies, lifting up one of the oysters and swallowing it, before turning to Dove and Ivy, "And, how have you two been? Like being her girlfriends?"

"Yeah, I've been well." Dove replies, looking over at you with a smile. You feel awkward, why is all the attention on you? Of course, you know why, but why does it have to be? Why can't someone else get some of the attention. You focus on eating your oysters, "I love being her girlfriend, I don't think there's anyone in the world I'd rather be with."

"Even if I only became her girlfriend this morning, I'm glad I am too." Ivy responds. You feel yourself blushing.

"That's great to hear." He replies.

"So, how has it been for you three? Living together out of home." Julia asks, clearly wanting to continue your conversation from earlier. You swallow another oyster to buy time. It's all so overwhelming and you just need a moment. You place the oyster down and turn to face her. What exactly will you s-

"It's been really good." Dove states, cheerfully. You sigh slightly with relief. You're so glad you have her. You also hope no one noticed your sigh and you grab your water, "Obviously, I can't speak for all of us, but I feel like we enjoy the freedom. Not to mention, the penthouse has such an incredible view of the town."

"Yeah, I love the penthouse, much better than living with my parents." Ivy adds. You look down at your plate and notice you've already had all the oysters. You lean back slightly in your chair and smile at Dove and Ivy.

"I love getting to spend all day with these two." You state, turning back to look at Julia.

"And, I'm sure you enjoy not having us around to nag you about doing your chores." Julia laughs. You feel like you should probably laugh too, so you **** a light chuckle.

"Yeah. It's nice getting to do what I want, when I want." You reply, which Julia laughs slightly at. You notice the maids coming around and collecting the plates. You quickly grab the lemon on your plate and chuck it in your water before the maid picks yours up. Might as well make the water tastier. You see Julia open her mouth to speak, but before she has a chance, Linda stands up and taps her wine glass with a fork. Everyone goes quiet and looks up at her.

"Thank you." Linda states, looking across the quiet table, her eyes falling on you, "I just wanted to say thank you, to my beautiful daughter, for visiting us tonight. I know that, while you might get a bit homesick, you're enjoying your freedom. So, it's great to get to see you again, you're welcome here anytime. I'm sure I speak on behalf of most of us here, when I say we've missed having you running around the house. You'll always be my baby girl."

She sits back down as everyone starts clapping slightly. You blush, pulling back from the table slightly. You don't like this much attention. You feel Dove grab your hand and give it a gentle squeeze. You look up at her smiling face and smile back. You feel another arm rub against your back and turn to look at your dad.

"It's alright kiddo, I know you hate being the star. You know your mom just does that to tease you." He comforts. You feel your worries melt away and you relax.

"Thank you, both of you." You whisper, looking between your dad and Dove. You notice the maids coming around again, holding plates of food.

"For main, we have beef wellington, with hasselback potatoes and roast vegetables." Gordon states. The food on the plate before you looks delicious, and you quickly pick up your knife and fork and start eating it. Most of the conversations along the table stop as everyone enjoys the meal. The only words spoken are people saying how delicious it is and thanking Gordon for the meal.

"Thank you, this is divine." You say to him, moaning slightly, he smiles.

"Missed my cooking, have you?" He chuckles. Damn, he must've also known you when you were younger. Part of you wishes you knew the memories they had, but you also don't want to forget your old life, it's what made you who you were.

"Of course, how could we not?" Dove retorts, wiping her face, "No one makes beef wellington quite like you, especially none of us."

"Thank you." Gordon responds. It's not much longer before the maids come around and start collecting the empty plates. It was very filling, and you lean back in your chair, resting your hands on your stomach. You notice Matt Damon and the Rock stand up from further down the table and walk towards you. Oh no, why were they coming towards you, what new thing were you going to learn about a childhood you don't-

"Hey, it's nice to finally meet you." The Rock states cheerfully, holding out his hand. You take it and shake, he has a firm grip, but doesn't squish your hand luckily. Matt Damon holds out his hand.

"Nice to meet you too." He says, as you shake his hand as well. You can tell the strength difference immediately, it was impressive.

"We've heard so much about you, your parents are very proud." The Rock states. Everything was happening so quickly; you've barely had time to register. At least they're meeting you for the first time, just like you are.

"Ah, thank you. It's nice to meet you two too. Big fan, of both of you." You reply.

"Thank you too." Matt Damon replies.

"And, nice to meet you two, lovely ladies as well." The Rock says, turning his attention to Ivy and Dove, they shake his hand and then Matt Damon's, "Anyway, we'll leave you be now. Enjoy your night."

"You too." Dove replies, as they walk back to their seats. She turns to you, "This is pretty cool."

"Try very." Ivy adds, leaning over Dove's shoulder, and the three of you laugh. You notice the maids coming out again, holding plates with small ceramic cups.

"And finally, for dessert, we have crème brûlée." Gordon announces as the dessert is placed on the table. You pick up your spoon and break the top as you start to eat it, moaning as you taste it. It's so delicious.

"Thank you again." You say to Gordon.

"My pleasure." He responds. After a few moments, everyone has eaten their dessert and the maids come back to pick up the empty dishes up.