Once in a lifetime

Chapter 27 Mums

After they had their pancakes with maple syrup, a favourite for both, and coffee, Harry called his mum first and put her on speaker. Zayn was anxious as fuck, but it was right for him to at least know the voice of Harry's mum. They will do the same with his, but that didn't make it less scary.

"Hi, luv! Hearing from you so soon is surprising." She said as greeting. Zayn wriggled on the couch.

"Hi mum. Yeah, I spoke with Zayn yesterday and we agreed to have you guys coming this weekend. Is too soon for you, Rob, and Gem?"

"I think that works just fine, luv. Gem has some days off because of some rubbish happening and I spoke with Rob too and he said he would make time."

"That's perfect, then. I'll book you the flight and send the details over."

"Thank you, luv. How is Zayn? How did he take it?" Zayn shot him a panicky look and Harry smiled.

"He is actually here. You are on speaker, too so he is listening to our conversation."

"Oh, Harry, why didn't you say so since the beginning, I've been rude, luv. Hi Zayn, I'm Anne. How are you, sweetie? I get to finally meet you this weekend."

"Hello, Ms. Twist. It's my pleasure and don't worry you were not rude at all. I'm glad we get to meet."

"Oh, you can just call me Anne, dear. I'm your mother-in-law after all. No need for formalities."

"Thank you, Anne. We will have everything ready for the three of you. I'm both excited and nervous if I'm been honest."

"Why luv? Harry only speaks wonders of you. You sound like a polite and kind young man. Nothing to fear about. I already love you, Zayn. I have never heard my baby this happy before and I thank you."

"Oh, no, please, don't say that. It's all your son and I'm sure that's because of you, Anne."

"Okay so now are you loving each other leaving me out? Not sure I like it."

"Babe, you know I love you, but mum is mum, sorry." They heard Anne gasped and snickered sheepishly.

"Yeah, mum. We are past that already. But y'know, we mean it. We love each other"

"I'm so happy for both of you, loves. Zayn, I can't wait to meet face to face, dear and thank you properly for making my baby so happy. I'll go tell Robin about the flight so he can do whatever he needs."

"Yes, mum." Harry said, grabbing Zayn's hand and kissing it. "I'll send you the flight details."

"Pleasure meeting you, Anne, even if only by phone at the moment. Can't wait to have you all here."

"I love you both. Be good to each other and we'll talk soon."

When they hung up, Zayn pulled Harry into a hug. He kissed him, too. Anne was every bit as sweet as Harry was. No doubt where Harry got his manners and kindness from.

"She is an amazing woman, babe. Ready to call my mum?"

"Thank you, sunflower. I knew she would love you immediately. M' ready, let's do this."

Zayn dialled his mother, doing the same as Harry and putting the call on speaker.

"M' sonshine, how are you?"

"Hi mum. M' good and you? How's everything over there?"

"S' all good, sonshine. You know, your sisters being your sisters and Daniaal called me earlier to ask for you. Baba also asked when you are gonna let us meet your Harry. We will have to show unannounced Zen. Why are you keeping him for yourself? I want to meet my new son."