Fated To Love You

11st string - Our Rings

RIN’s POV

I can feel that there’s something up my parents’ sleeves the moment I saw mom in front of our house.

“Dad, what’s up with me and this guy here going with you?” I asked while folding my arms and trying to look as exasperated as I can be.

“You’ll see when we get there.” Dad said in a merry tone.

“I can’t help but feel worried that you’re talking to me with such a happy mood.” I said smugly.

I was sitting at the back seat beside Marcus on the way to our get away. I really have no idea what are my parents up to that I have to be with Marcus for this.

“So how’s school today?” Mom asked, not looking at us.

“Well uhm… I didn’t attend all my classes.” I said quite not sure whether I’m gonna say it. But yes, I did.

“You didn’t?” Mom asked this time while looking at me.

“Well, you see, there was some sort of accident, and then that’s why I sprained my ankle, and this guy beside me was the one who saved me from…”

My mom’s eyes suddenly lit up and said, “Really?! Is that true Marcus-ssi?”

“Well, it’s somehow like that Mrs. Lee. That’s why we came home together.” Marcus said politely.

“Sorry if my daughter is already troubling you. But thank you.” Mom said and then winked at Marcus.

Wow.

Is my mom possessed or something?!

What’s up with her?!

“No. It’s okay. I don’t feel troubled at all Mrs. Lee.” Marcus retorted reassuringly.

“Oh come on! Don’t just call me Mrs. Lee from now on. You can call me mom or—“

“MOM!!!” I shouted at her since she’s been giddy all this time that I could feel the embarrassment getting into my nerves.

“What?!” She shouted at me, quite annoyed that I shouted at her.

“You’re embarrassing me! Stop that!”

“What’s so embarrassing about me?!” She asked quite exasperated at my attitude towards her.

And then Marcus softly chuckled.

“No… it’s okay… Don’t shout at your mom… I mean, is it really okay if I call you mom?” He said while smiling to my mom.

“Of course! Your parents are my good friends, and so I should treat you like my son already! Call me that, and I’d be very happy.” Mom said so dreamily.

Just the thought of that… mom are you insane?!

“Well, I’m happy I can call you that, mom.” Marcus said and that made my mom clap in joy.

“Honey, did you just hear him call me mom?! I loved it!” Mom exclaimed.

Dad chuckled and didn’t say anything at all about it.

“Mom! Stop embarrassing me! How can you say those things so out of the blue!” I exclaimed.

She glared at me.

“Com’on. As if this kid knows anything about my relationship with Marcus-ssi. Don’t think we’re not that close as you think honey. This kid always comes to me, way before, even you came.” Mom said to me.

“Well, I don’t care.” I said and the just stared out from the window.

Mom’s been quite annoying for me. I just have no idea what she’s blurting out is all about.