Flickers

Chapter 104

Her heart beats profusely against her ribcage, eyes wandering around, and was unable to sit still but could only hold on to the itch on her heart.

The house they were visiting was owned by Eric's uncle, it was neat and today although small it still could fit the four of them. They were sitting on the wooden couch both with stiff postures, their hands were placed on their knees that were closed to each other and when the sound of the door opening rebounds across the room, they looked at it simultaneously.

"I'm sorry for being late"

"Oh no, it's fine" Ange's mother waved her hand in an awkward movement, her smile a bit stiff as she acted like a woman of both standing and prestige.

She doesn't want to look like a shrew when meeting her daughter's boyfriend's family, a good first impression is a must!

"Well, would you like some water? Cold? Some juice maybe?" The other man which they assume is Eric's uncle said and they just asked for water.

His uncle was tall and nimble in his movements, quite lanky but he has this gentle marble-like eyes and sets off a pleasant temperament. Both mother and daughter heave in relief after seeing a reasonable person after all some old people particularly dislike those who are in a relationship at a young age.

Pregnancy is the second thing that made a lot of people frown, she has always advocated the idea of protecting oneself and not dabbling into actions that one may regret in the future. Nonetheless, she approves of Eric after seeing him being so caring and kind to her daughter. She has also given that type of lecture to that young man after he came into their house.

"Oh I forgot to mention my name, I'm Lito, Eric's uncle" he held his hand and her mother also held it and shook it.

"I'm Mabeth, Angelica's mother"

The two elders soon sat, Ange took a peek at Eric and saw him also looking at her and avoided her sight bashfully. She hid the quirk of her lips and listened to Eric's uncle telling her about his childhood.

"This boy of ours is a kind young lad although he has always been seen as weak due to being too close with girls on his childhood days, he is now a man that deserves to be praised! His father would surely be proud to see him being respectful and responsible to his family and your daughter"

He slapped his hands on his thigh, a boisterous laugh came out of his lips, and my earlier impression of him as a gentle temperamental guy broke.

"Oh, my ange is also quite mischievous when she was a child, always fighting with her older brothers even today! But she is now a very mature young lady, she does things on her own pace without my help anymore"

My cheeks burned at my mother's praise and felt the swelling of my heart in pride after listening. I ignore her first sentences and focused on the latter.

"What a brought young lady then!" Eric's uncle flashed a smile in my direction and I returned it politely.

"Yours as well, he can handle the stubborn temper of my little girl"

What is this? A game of you to praise my child I praise yours?

The two elders exchanged information about the old times, sometimes they would focus on us, and sometimes they would just straight-up praise each other.

My gaze was taken away when I notice a plate full of nuts and crackers in my direction. I lift my gaze and saw Eric nudging me with his eyes, I mouthed thank you at him before slowly enjoying the snacks handed in front of me. 

"Well time is indeed cruel but our Lord Jesus will take care of them in heaven"

My eyes dimmed when I heard Eric's uncle's words and tried to ignore the prick of pain in my heart and just focused on the snacks.

I almost yelp in surprise after being a nudge to the feet and glared at the suspect who is now smiling in amusement at me.

"What are you laughing at?" I hissed at him lowly, afraid to be caught by the two elders, and struggled to get my feet away from his.

I felt my face tensed up when I saw the curious looks my mother threw at me and I decided to just grit my teeth and ignore his teasing.

Time went on and I was almost on the verge of collapsing in anger, thankfully the elders finally stopped talking and decided to grace us with food. I stood up and said to my mother that I would help Eric to get the plates.

"Oh don't be too polite, Eric can deal with it"

"It's fine Uncle Lito, I am used to this, and didn't you tell me to not be too polite?" He burst into laughter and allowed me to the kitchen with Eric.

As soon as I get inside and left the eyes of the two elders, I pinch his waist and grab his hair, pulled it till some of his hair could be seen in my hand.

"Don't do that again you hear me? I'll shout and tell your uncle!" I shouted lowly at his ears that were now red from my pinching.

"Yes, ma'am!"

I glared at him lastly before placing the food on the table. Lunch went unbelievably fast, I learned more about Eric and his escapade when he was young and was ultimately embarrassed by my mother's confession of my childhood fantasies.

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