Chapter 29: No less than my lover.

                                    

                                          
Sunday, January 13th, 2023
3:44PM
Wednesday's POV
She distracts my mind so well. She's hypnotizing and I can't help but feel attracted to that aspect of her. Only one downfall, this is not how I was planning on informing my parents. I get so caught up in the moment, that the reminder that they are still present in the room completely slips my mind, and I know it slipped Enid's as well. 
My father coughs, gaining the attention of me and my girlfriend, and our faces quickly separate. I'm not worried about how my parents will react, and I know how fortunate I am to be in that position. This is mostly due to the Addams family curse, the one I have so effortlessly tried to avoid until recently. We as Addams acknowledge sexuality as a whole, but it's not important when discussing the person you fall in love with. In simple terms, we focus more on the personality of the partner, not the gender. That's not to say there aren't closed-minded members of the family, there definitely are. However, the majority of the Addams don't view sexuality as something that needs to be a conversation when introducing your partner. You're a woman who fell for a man, okay, is he pleasant? You're a woman who fell for a woman, okay, is she pleasant? That's how most of us function. However, not all households are like that, including Enid's.
"Well, isn't this a surprise." My father states, glancing over to my mother as she smiles widely at me and my girlfriend, eventually turning her head back to him.
"How much of a surprise my dear? The only topic of conversation our daughter supplied us with over break was Ms. Sinclair." She responded to him. They quickly begin to discuss whether my infatuation for Enid was obvious or not...in front of me and Enid, citing nearly all of the moments I've ever mentioned her. Every now and then I can feel my girlfriend look down to me, clearly amused as to how much I spoke about her to my mother and father before we even kissed. The tension in the room is lighthearted, which was expected from me, but I don't think Enid was planning on it being so simple...my parents finding out that is. To be completely transparent, I wasn't even intending on traditionally coming out to them. That's not how it works for my family. Rather, you just introduce your partner, and the pieces are put together. My parents just happen to be putting those pieces together out loud...right now.
I look back to the doorway to see the nurse standing there quietly, unsure of whether to interrupt my parents or wait for them to wrap up their gossip session. 
"Mother, father." I grab their attention. They both smirk and eagerly look over to me, interested as to what I am going to proceed with. I'm assuming they are expecting something about Enid, but that's not the case. "Must we do this right now? I...appreciate the sentiment, however," I add, shining light on the patiently waiting nurse at the door. I don't want to make them seem like they didn't respond accordingly, to be frank, I don't care. They are supportive of my relationship, I am aware of that, and that's what is important at the end of the day. Matter of fact, I would rather my parents discuss their opinions on the topic privately...I don't think I could physically handle the seer embarrassment with me nearby.
"Oh of course, apologies darling." My mother says, invitingly waving the nurse into the room. She smiles in return, bringing Enid's wheelchair towards her. She pulls it right up next to my bed before sitting down. The nurse grabs my chart from the side table and walks to the front of the room, looking over it quickly. "Camilla, sweetheart, did you have any luck in locating Pubert?" My mother asks the nurse. 
Pubert is here? 
Contrary to popular belief, I can be quite fond of children...some of them rather. Luckily for my youngest brother, he happens to be of the kind I appreciate. It is indeed pleasant to know he is in the building.