my big but adorable pregnant husband

ch 27

Upon receiving my call, my mother is quite surprised. I mean, that's not unusual. Because all this time, she thought that I would be single for the rest of my life. And with an MFUU at that, a rarity in this world.

"My son brought a patient into his house!"

"Mom..."

"And now he's dating him! A dirty doctor is what I raised!"

"Oh, Mom, please listen..."

"Turns out my son is gay!"

"Well, I guess that's the case."

"I should have suspected it since I know your libido has always been extremely low!"

"That's too harsh..."

"I'm so sorry!"

"Mom, I told you already―wait what do you mean you're sorry?"

I am surprised she said that in such a strangely honest tone.

"I was treating you under the assumption that you were straight. I'm sorry I tried to set you up with women too before, without asking you first. Yeah, it wasn't right. That's horrible isn't it?"

"Mom... Ah, no, I only noticed it recently, too. Don't worry about it."

"I am worried. And I do care about you! But thank goodness, our Takashi now has someone he likes. I don't care if I can never see my grandson's face, but sometimes I feel sad when I think of you. What's going to happen to this boy when I die? Now I'm relieved. Grandma* will be happy too."

*paternal Grandma

She cries.

I interrupt, "Sorry to interrupt your crying, but back on topic. I want to marry Iwamoto-san, so can we stop by to see you and Grandma?"

"What's with the quick change of subject? Let your mother soak in the tears."

And so she starts crying again, though of course it is just acting and exaggerated sobs.

"Mom..."

"It's okay, it's okay...you can come. Besides, being a retiree is boring as h*ll."

"So next week then."

"No, tomorrow. We can have lunch together."

"Isn't that too sudden?"

"What? I want to meet your man ASAP. The sooner I give you two my blessing the better. Believe me, seeing me will bring you great luck. I don't get younger, honey. I don't become more patient either."

It is kind of frightening that she has already passed her 60th birthday a long time ago. I am amazed at how open, honest, and clear she speaks. This may be the perfect image of a woman who has lived her life as she pleases, letting her intelligence and innate goodness take care of her. It's refreshing but noisy.

"Okay, okay. Stop talking."

"I won't stop! I'm so happy my only son is finally bringing his partner!"

So the schedule is set.

We actually would like to invite Iwamoto's sister as well. Since everything is so sudden, of course, she hasn't known about our marriage plans. Haruka has already had her own plans, she and her friends are going on a trip to celebrate their graduation. Besides, in the past few weeks, the girl has also started working part-time.

Well, Haruka's place is only an hour away by train, so we can go there after work settles down.

"I'm sorry, it all came together," I say a bit disappointed.