Unforeseen

Part 1: 1

The line keeps ringing and you haven't felt this nervous to ask your parents for something in a long time. Finally, your mom picks up the phone and starts speaking in your mother tongue. "Hello?". "Hi mom, how are you?". "I'm good honey, a little busy right now, how are you?". "I'm good too, thanks... I wanted to talk to you about something if you have time". "Give me a minute and I'll call you back." "All right, bye". She hung up and as you waited for the minutes to pass, you planned whatever you wanted to say and took a few deep breaths. The phone rang and you eagerly picked up. "Hey again". "Hey, sorry, I'm all ears". You started telling your mom about your holiday plans; even though you had not seen them in a couple of months, you didn't really want to go home; you told her money was tight, but that you'd save some to go see them in the summer. It wasn't really, you just didn't want to see them to be completely honest. "So, how are you planning to pay for your tickets then? We're not getting them for you". You sighed annoyed as you pushed the phone away from yourself so she wouldn't hear you. "They already bought them for me! Plus, I'll be staying with his family! They have multiple rooms in their home, obviously their mom will keep an eye on us!". "What about his dad and brothers?". "They got divorced a few years ago, and his brothers are not living there now, except for his nine-year-old sister! Everything's already paid for, and you know they're a good family! His mom even asked me if you wanted to talk to her or if dad wanted to! Please mom, I don't want to stay in the city all by myself. Also, I'd be eating for free and wouldn't need to pay for a hotel or anything!". "I don't know y/n", she said. "I need to think about it and talk to your dad". "Please, please let me know soon because I will be leaving in four days, and I need to buy some things if I do go so don't take too long to make your decision mom, please!". "I'll let you know tonight or tomorrow, alright?". "Okay, bye, I have to go". "Bye honey, love you". "Kisses". You hung up and sighed.

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A couple of days have passed and you still have not heard from your parents. You called Dash last night to let him know that they had not given you an answer yet. He proceeded to tell you that the guest room was already prepped and that his mother and sister were very excited to meet you; his younger brothers are in boarding school right now, so you won't be meeting them. You had met his father once when he visited NYC. Hearing about everyone else being excited to meet you just made you more anxious and nervous. The truth is you've never met your partner's parents before; you've never seriously dated anyone, except for Alex, but her parents were out of the picture.

Even though you haven't received an answer, you decided to start packing so you could put that positive energy out there. However, you didn't even know what to pack. The line rang for a few seconds..."Hey!". "Hey love, I miss you!". "Me too", you groaned. "Listen, they haven't given me an answer yet, but I'm manifesting that they will let me, so I'm packing already! What should I take? Swimsuits, gym clothes... do you have a gym? Is there a pool there? Will I be needing–". "Y/n, y/n slow down". "Sorry! I'm just very excited and nervous", you sighed. "Why are you nervous?". You dreaded answering. "I just... I'm scared. To meet your mom and your sister... What if they hate me? What if I can't get along with your mom?! You know how I get with women my mom's age. Your mom is so intimidating!! I'm scared I will say or do something stupid or something she doesn't approve of!". You threw yourself on the bed and put your phone on speaker next to you as you put your hands on your forehead. "God, I'm giving myself a headache!". "Breathe baby... In, out... In, out... You know my mom loves you already! I know you're worried because of your tendency to crush on your friend's moms but–". "Shut up!", you chuckled. "I also know you're worried because you have a crush on her". "I'm hanging up on you!". "NO y/n! I'm kidding!". "I'm not going if you keep acting like this!". Dash knew before you started dating that you had a crush on his mom; you told him because he was one of your best friends and you couldn't keep your crush on his mom a secret; after he found you on Twitter your secret was basically not a secret anymore. "I'm joking! You know I love teasing you!". You sighed heavily so he could hear you loud and clear; he continued talking. "There is a gym with an open space if you'd like to bring your dance clothes or whatever. There is also a pool, but don't worry, you won't need your bikini". You were now confused, staring at the ceiling. "When my mom and sister go to bed, we can skinny–". "Don't you dare finish that sentence! I'm not swimming naked while your family's around Dash, you're insane!.. Shit I just remembered, I don't have a decent bikini to wear in front of everyone". "I'll get one for you, don't worry!". "I don't trust you anymore". "My mom will get you one then!". "No! She's already done so much for me! I don't want to be a burden". "She gladly does all those things, don't worry about it!.. Hey, I need to go, I'm going out tonight with my friends". It was already nighttime in England. "All right, please be safe, don't drink too much". "I love you, bye". "Love you".