Fate's Playbook

Chapted 38 - Meeting The Mom

"Meeting your girlfriend's mom is like a job interview, except you can't just impress her with your qualifications, you also have to prove that you're worthy of her daughter's love and respect."-Unknown

As the end of the semester approached, Nora and her friends were feeling the pressure of studying for their tests. However, there was one event that had captured Nora's attention - the last football game of the semester. This game was crucial, and Luca, the team captain, was feeling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.

Nora was excited for the game, and had invited her mother and brother to come and watch. Her brother was a footballer himself, so he was particularly interested in watching the game. Nora's mother, Ms. Dawson, had heard a lot about Luca from Nora, and was looking forward to finally meeting him.

Luca was feeling nervous, not just because he needed to perform well in the game, but also because he was meeting Nora's mother for the first time. He had already met Nora's brother, but meeting the mother was a different ball game altogether.

Despite his nerves, Luca was determined to lead his team to victory. He had done a great job as the captain so far, and he was confident that they had what it takes to win the game.

Nora and Lily were buzzing with excitement as they drove to the airport to pick up Nora's mother and brother, Colin. Nora couldn't wait to see them, and she was practically bouncing in her seat as they made their way through the traffic.

When they finally arrived at the airport, Nora rushed over to her mom and gave her a big hug. Colin gave his little sister a hug before ruffling her hair. They loaded their luggage into the car and drove to the hotel where they would be staying for the weekend.

After checking in, they quickly got ready for the football game. Nora was particularly excited, and she had decided to wear Luca's jersey.

As Nora and her family walked towards their seats at the football field, she felt a wave of excitement wash over her.

She was glad that she had arranged for them to sit next to Luca's family. It would be a great opportunity for them to get to know each other better.

As they settled into their seats, Nora immediately greeted Luca's parents, grandparents, and Elle by hugging them warmly.

She then introduced them to her mother and brother, and everyone started chatting away like old friends.

Colin sat down between Mr. Grey and Luca's grandfather, and they began talking football immediately. Nora sat between Elle and Luca's grandmother, who she had grown particularly fond of. She was one of the sweetest women Nora had ever met.

The three of them engaged in light conversation until the boys ran onto the field. Nora's heart skipped a beat as she watched Luca run onto the field first, followed by William, Noah, Stefan, and the rest of the team.

She knew how important this game was to Luca, and she could see the determination in his eyes.

The game was intense, with both teams giving it their all. Nora and her family cheered loudly, urging the team on.

As the game drew to a close, Nora felt her heart racing with anticipation. She knew that Luca had to score the winning touchdown if they were going to win the game.

And then it happened. Luca scored the winning touchdown, and Nora felt like her heart was about to burst with pride.

The air was charged with excitement as the game came to an end, and Nora's heart was beating so fast that she could barely contain her anticipation. She knew that Luca and the boys would be coming soon, and she couldn't wait to see him again. Suddenly, her eyes locked onto a familiar figure, and she felt herself running towards him. Luca's face lit up with a huge grin as they met in a warm embrace.

Nora congratulated him on their win, and they both knew that this moment was one that they would remember for a lifetime. The energy around them was electric, and William was already running towards Lily. Nora took Luca's hand, eager to introduce him to her family. As they approached her mother, Luca exuded a sense of respect that was truly admirable.

Luca excused himself for a moment, wanting to greet his own family and friends. Nora watched as he embraced them all, his love for them shining through in every gesture.

When he returned, he took the time to speak with Mrs. Dawson, his sincerity and charm winning her over.

It was then that he asked if she would like to join his family for dinner. Mrs. Dawson agreed.

As they sat in the cozy booth at Jasmine's, Nora felt a warm sense of happiness wash over her as she looked around at the people she loved most in the world, all gathered together in one place.

She couldn't help but feel grateful for the wonderful, supportive family and friends she had in her life, especially Luca, who sat beside her with his hand resting gently on hers.

The conversation flowed easily, with everyone chatting and laughing together as they shared stories and got to know each other better.

Nora's mom and Luca's parents seemed to hit it off, exchanging stories about their own college days and discussing their shared love of traveling.

Meanwhile, William and Lily were busy whispering and giggling with each other, while Stefan, Noah  and Colin were engaged in a heated debate about the best football teams in the world.

As for Elle, she sat next to Nora, beaming with happiness. She couldn't resist teasing Nora a little bit about how smitten she looked with Luca, but Nora just blushed and squeezed Luca's hand.

As the night wore on, and the plates of delicious food were cleared away, Nora felt a sense of contentment settle over her.

She knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be, surrounded by the people she loved most in the world.

And as she looked over at Luca, who was now involved in a conversation with her mother who sat next to him, she knew that she was lucky enough to have found someone to share it all with.

As they were enjoying their meal at Jasmine's, Luca struck up a conversation with Mrs. Dawson.

"Mrs. Dawson, I hope you don't mind me asking, but I'm curious about your work as a lawyer," Luca said.

Mrs. Dawson smiled. "Not at all, Luca. What would you like to know?"

"I was just wondering what it's like to work in that field," Luca replied. "I've always admired people who have the dedication and knowledge to pursue a career like that."

"It can be challenging at times, but it's also very rewarding," Mrs. Dawson said. "You have to be willing to put in a lot of hard work and long hours, but if you're passionate about it, it's worth it."

Luca nodded. "I understand what you mean. I feel the same way about football. It's my passion, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to succeed."

Mrs. Dawson looked at Luca thoughtfully. "And what about Nora? How do you feel about her?"

Luca's face lit up. "I care about Nora very much. She's smart, funny, and beautiful, and I feel lucky to have her in my life."

Mrs. Dawson smiled. "Well, just remember, Luca, Nora means the world to me and Colin, and we want her to be happy. So if you hurt her, you'll have me to deal with," she said, giving him a playful nudge.

Luca laughed. "Don't worry, Mrs. Dawson. I'll make sure to take care of her."

Mrs. Dawson nodded, satisfied. "Good. And if you ever need any advice or guidance, you know where to find me."

Luca thanked her and turned to Nora, who was chatting with Lily and Elle. He couldn't help but feel grateful for Mrs. Dawson's words of wisdom, and he made a mental note to always look after Nora, no matter what