The Smiling Chessman - Falling into your smile

Oops I did it again....

Lu Sicheng smiled and thought,' This is going to be interesting. Wonder why mama is here?' while Lu Yiu cringed, ' Oh no! Mama is here. Sister in law has already yelled at me, now mama will too'.

Tang Yao cleared her throat and said " Hello"

Madam Lu smiled at Tang Yao and said, " Hello dear." She glared at her sons and said, " You two, follow me to your room. And you as well my dear"asking Tang Yao to follow them as well.

By now, Tang Yao had realized that the elegantly dressed woman was her captain's mother. She dreaded, ' Oh no. I have now yelled at both her sons. I hope she doesn't think I am some shrew' as they walked upstairs. Madam Lu stopped suddenly and said to Tang Yao- " Actually dear, mind if we all talk in your room instead? Not sure I want to go inside the boys' room. I don't particularly enjoy the smell of dirty socks"

Lu Sicheng- " My socks are clean"

Tang Yao- " No problem auntie. Please come in". Tang Yao's room was the best room in the house. Lu Sicheng had made sure of that. It had a view of the mountains, it was bright airy and large. She ushered them inside to the little seating area. Tang Yao hoped she didn't have any clothes lying around. Madam Lu sat on the armchair leaving the loveseat open. Tang Yao stood near her bed while the boys sat on the loveseat.

Madam Lu- " This is such a nice room , so fresh too. Best room of the house, if I am not mistaken" smiling at Lu Sicheng. Tang Yao looked up in surprise. She had no idea! She hadn't set foot inside any of the boys' room. " And you my dear, remarkable. Congratulations on your graduation. Your parents must be so proud of you" staring at the diploma on that was still on the coffee table.

Tang Yao colored lightly- " Thank you . I haven't had a chance to put that away. It was late when I got back last night..."

Madam Lu- " Nonsense. You should frame it and hang it up on the wall. I will send you a good frame for it. Now, you two", turning her face towards the boys, " are complete idiots. Lu Sicheng, I keep telling you not to bottle everything up. See what just happened? Your teammates and little brother followed your example and tried to handle everything by themselves. If not for Tang Yao, you boys would still be brawling. And you, Lu Yiu, when will you stop creating trouble for me? And where the hell have you been ? You can't keep running away! I have half my gray hairs because of you! Now what do you two have to say for yourselves?"

Lu Sicheng got up, kissed his mother's cheek and said " I'm sorry mama. I will try to be more open with my feelings and I will take care of Lu Yiu better" with his best smile.

' What a charmer', thought Tang Yao.Mama Lu was indeed placated a little. Lu Yiu just grumbled from his seat, " Sorry. I will behave. I won't run away like this" like a disgruntled toddler. Mama Lu leaned over and whacked him on the head, " See that you do" Now go, I want to talk to your brother for a bit. He left and Tang Yao made to leave as well when Madam Lu said, " You can stay dear. I don't mind...It is your room after all"

Tang Yao- " It's no problem auntie. I will give you both some privacy. Would you like some tea? I'll go downstairs and bring you some"

Madam Lu smiled at her- " Tea would be lovely dear. Thank you".Tang Yao left.

Madam Lu sat held her son's hand and his gaze- " You like her" He didn't say anything, just gave his mother a small smile. She continued, " She doesn't realize it yet. She is strong, beautiful and smart but also young. A word of advice my son, you should open your heart and use your words if you want to win a woman over. If you like her, tell her with words, emotions and most importantly actions. Pay attention to her likes and dislikes. You picked a good one" Lu Sicheng didn't say anything but pondered over his mothers words. They heard a knock. Tang Yao came in brought two cups of tea and made to leave. Madam Lu grabbed her wrist, " Thank you for taking care of my boys and reading them the riot act. Nice to know that they have a well wisher, a friend who cares enough to call them out on their , what was the word you used, bullshit"