Raymond and Nancy

The Plan (Raymond's P.O.V)

Mom and I planned to move to Montana since the prices hiked. A year later, we accomplished that goal: we moved from California to Montana. However, we did not know we would go to different cities: Mom moved to Bozeman while I moved to Billings. There was a reason for that. This is the story:

One night, I was having a video call with my 19-year old girlfriend: Nancy. Meanwhile, I turned 21. Anyway, we were conversing through our screens.

"How is your life as an electrician?", Nancy asked.

"I tried to quit because I told the company Mom and I would move to Montana. Instead of accepting my resignation, the Washington branch called the branch in Montana to notify about me", I answered. "How about you: have you decided which college to go to?"

"We are meant to be together", she answered.

"What do you mean?", I asked.

"I decided to go to Bee University, which is in Montana."

"However, it is in Billings. My mom and I will move to Bozeman."

Then, Nancy and I thought the same idea, so I said it loudly: "I think Mom will move to Bozeman while you and I will move to Billings together."

"In that way, I will not worry about paying for my dormitory", Nancy said.

"We will split rent for the apartment", I countered.

"I choose that over paying for dormitory by myself."

"I need to tell Mom about this."

"I heard it!", Mom said.

I noticed she was standing at the corner of the room.

"You should move to Billings with Nancy", she approved.

Additional context: I abdicated my apartment as I moved back to my mom's house, so we would prepare ourselves for our relocation.

"Nancy, I need to talk to your dad privately", I told her.

"Hello", Godfather Lincoln slid into the video call. "What do you want to talk about?"

I could not speak.

"Must I leave?", Nancy asked. "Fine!"

She left the room.

"Alright, what is it?", Godfather Lincoln asked.

"Sir, I have another blessing to ask from you", I said.