Boss Lady #3: Gold's Impurity

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WHEN Vaughn asked her a few days ago if she would like to join him for brunch with his mother, Gold thought twice if that was a good thing to do. After all, they are not really officially together. In the end, Gold nodded and said yes to his invite, despite feeling a bit nervous about what might happen.

She waited for Vaughn to come out of the bathroom as she finished preparing herself. She wore a floral sleeveless dress and a pair of slingback heels then sat on the edge of the bed.

Gold watched Vaughn walk towards her walk-in closet where his clothes are kept in place. Since he sleeps at her mansion a lot, he has his own stash of clothing in Gold's walk-in closet. Onti na lang nga'y baka magkaroon na ito ng sarili nitong cabinet doon.

"Stop ogling at my ass or we'll be late for brunch, Gold."

She giggled after hearing Vaughn's comment. Sinundan niya kasi ng tingin ang binata na nakasuot lamang ng tuwalya na nakatali sa beywang nito. Kitang kita niya ang hubog ng pwet ni Vaughn na gustong gusto niya. Lalo pang natuwa si Gold nang hubarin na ni Vaughn ang tuwalya saka nagsimulang magbihis habang nakatalikod ito sa dalaga.

"I'm just admiring the view," she said, giggling. Alam niyang natatawa rin si Vaughn sa kanyang kapilyuhan kaya hinahayaan lang siya nito.

When he got fully clothed in his jeans and polo, Vaughn wore his sneakers then took his car keys and wallet. Lumapit ito sa kanya pagtapos saka ngumiti habang marahan nitong hawak ang kanyang pisngi.

"You look so innocent in this dress, baby," komento nito.

"Right? Akala mo virgin," dagdag ni Gold sabay tawa. "I want to look prim and proper naman, nakakahiya sa nanay mo."

"Nothing to be ashamed about, Gold. My mother will love you, I promise."

Her heart warmed after hearing Vaughn's assurance. Sana nga'y matuwa ang nanay nito sa kanya. They went out of the room and the mansion and rode inside Wild's BMW car. Nang nakaalis na sila'y hindi maalis sa sistema ni Gold ang kaba na agad namang napansin ni Vaughn.

"You okay, Gold?" tanong nito.

Gold smiled slightly. "Yeah, I'm just nervous."

"Bakit ka naman kakabahan? My mother is not a monster."

"Hindi naman ganon," she sighed then continued, "This is the first time I'm meeting someone's parents."

Vaughn glanced at her very quickly then looked at the road again, but his gaze was obviously filled with shock upon hearing her confession.

"I only had casual partners, friends with benefits, and fuck buddies. Sa ganoong situation ay hindi naman required ang meet the parents," she explained, her hands starting to fidget. "So, I'm nervous about meeting your mother because I never experienced it and I don't know should I go about it."

Ipinatong ni Vaughn ang kamay nito sa kanyang mga kamay saka pinisil 'yon nang marahan. Nilingon niya ito at nakitang nakangiti ang binata kahit nakatuon ang atensyon nito sa pagmamaneho.

"Don't worry too much, baby. You can just be yourself. My mother won't mind," wika nito. "Pakiramdam ko naman ay matutuwa siya sa'yo the same way I do."

Gold smiled, hoping that what he said is going to be true. Hindi niya alam bakit pero gusto niyang magustuhan siya ng ina nito. It seems like his mother matters a lot to him so Gold wants to seek her approval.

Their brunch date with Vaughn's mother is at his mother's residence in Laguna. Sabi ni Vaughn, doon niya binilhan ng property ang kanyang ina dahil doon ang gusto nito. He also shared that his mother does not want to live in the city to avoid its hustle and bustle. As it is out of Manila, Vaughn visits her a few times a month if he has a free schedule.