Falling for Jackson Wang | MARKSON

Chapter 19 | Meet the parent

Warning: 14??+ not smut but not the most innocent ~ marked with *

3 weeks.
3 weeks until my mother goes back to America.
3 weeks until my 6 month anniversary with Jackson.
3 weeks until the bet is over.

4 weeks.
4 weeks is what I need to win.
4 weeks until I can go back to America and forget everything I did.
4 weeks until I can forget Jackson and BTS.

"I'm not going to America."

"Are you sure? I know I told you I need to go back early, but that doesn't mean you have to decide now." My mother asked, concern laced in her voice.
"I'm sure... I want to stay. I love the life I have here, of course I miss my family and friends in America... but I really really love it here."
"This is your last chance, you can't change your mind." She pushed, packing the last of her bags in her suitcase.
"It's early June, if I really hate it, I'll come do the rest of my school year in America. Trust me, I know what I want." I murmered, giving my mother a hug.
"You can come back any time, okay? Look after your father, make sure he eats." She whispered, returning the hug.
"I will. I'll come visit some time." I smiled, clinging onto her.
"It's only for another 6 months, then you and Dad can come home."
"I just wish you could stay for longer... you got here Monday and now you have to leave Thursday."
"Tomorrow is Thursday."
"Really?!" I yelped, realising she was going to leave me soon.
"Yes!" She laughed and let me go, stroking my cheek. "I still need to meet your boyfriend."

Oh no.

"He's really busy though so I don-"
"He lives next door doesn't he?" She asked, zipping up her suitcase.
"Yes, but I think he's at training ri-"
"Let's go visit anyway, I haven't seen Sophia in years!"
"No, you don't unde-"
"Come on!" She laughed, dragging me out of my fathers room and down the stairs.
"No, ple-"
"Honey, we're going over to visit Mark's boyfriend!" My mother yelled from the front door. My father replied with a 'Have fun!'.

I'm so stressed.

Let me explain:
Jackson is nothing like he was when my mother knew him, he hit puberty, he changed. He's not the nicest person anymore, he might get angry.

I don't want my mother to see him angry because if there is anyone in the world I would sacrafice my entire life for, it's my mother.

And when Jackson is angry, we're all doomed. He is so brutal with his words, he'll forget who he's talking to.

To make things worse, Jackson has no idea my mother is even here. I didn't tell him anything at all, and now we're at the doorway. Now he's finally going to meet my mother.

Lord, help me.

I watched as Mum's hand knocked on the door twice, the sound of footsteps filled my ears.

Please, I just want to go home.

Jackson is at basketball practice, it usually doesn't finish until 6... we have an hour.

"Grace?!" Sophia exclaimed, doing a double take.
"Sophia! How are you?!" My mother smiled and embraced Mrs Wang.
"I'm great! Come in!" She urged, guiding my mother and I through the living room and into the dining room.

I still remember the first time I was in this dining room, back when I found out Jackson was my neighbour.
When I had no idea about the bet.
When I was actually happy.

"I haven't seen you for years! How are things in America?" Sophia asked, walking into the kitchen, leaving my mother and I in the dining room.
"I miss my little Marky a lot, and my husband... but I guess it's worth it." My mother laughed, pinching one of my cheeks.
"Would you two like some tea? Coffee?" Sophia called from the kitchen.
"I'll have some tea, thanks." Grace smiled, letting go of my cheek and walking into the kitchen to help Sophia.
"No, thank you." I declined, my eyes drifting to the clock.