In love with you

Chapter 17

"Pain and regrets"

ANSON's POV

"Ans anak, let's visit your furure in-laws. They need to learn about you and Erica"
Mom is currently hugging and praising Erica. She's been very excited since this morning. She prepaired a lot of food for breakfast alone. I know that she's been too fond of her since she's been a part of our family and same as I am also a son to her parents. But still, I'm kinda nervous about our relationship. I know that Papsi Boy and Momshie Mel loves me too, but Erica is their daughter and they're aware of my silly behavior in the past.

"Mom, yes I will. Give us time don't interrupt."
I managed to asked them ahead of time last night that no one in her family should know about this. It's my responsibility to do that.

"Anak, we will come with you. Finally-"

"Mom, we're living." I cut her off and my dad just laughed.
"Ans you sure you don't need us to come? This is a very good news! Let your Dad and I come with you so we can plan your wedding ahead of time"

"MOM?"
I know that she's excited but how can she jump into wedding plans? That's for us to decide and we haven't even talked about it yet.

"Honey, I know you're excited but you're scaring erica. Look at her blushing face."

I laughed when I saw her face turned ref and my parents are in awe.

"Okay fine, you're adults I'll leave you alone then."
We exited the house but mom is still shouting reminding us to call her back. We just laughed and went out.

ERICA's POV

I'm still shaking as we entered my parents' Salon. They're not so busy today since it's not the peak hour yet. I know they're gonna be fine with me and Ans being in a relationship but still, I feel a little tensed same as with Ans.

"Oh mga anak. Hindi yata kayo magka-away ngayon"
Si papsi, na madalas makiramdam sa tuwing nagtatalo kami o kung may alitan kami ni Ans. I wonder if he also feels that there's something between us now.

"Ans ijo, kumain ka naba? Gusto mo ba ipagluto kita ng paborito mong adobo?"
Si Momshie na parang si Ans ang anak hindi ako. I don't really have any problem about us being together dahil pareho kaming tanggap ng pamilya namin. Na baka nga magfiesta pa parents ko kapag nalaman nilang si Ans ang boyfriend ko. They know that Ans has been a chick-hunter, but Papsi has always been so fond of him na ipinagtatanggol pa nya sa akin minsan. He often tells me that Ans still have a lot to learn and that he's really a kind person. Which is true. Him being a playboy doesn't define who he is when it comes to his family and friends.

"Kumain na po kami ng breakfast. Ipinagluto kami ng agahan ni Moms"
I answered since I felt like Ans has been internalizing his first step to reveal our relationship to my parents. We didn't get to talk about how we could tell it to them since we were both so quiet on our way here. Ans seated beside papsi and I can't help but smile since I can see that he's doing his best to get their approval.

"Ijo, kumain ka ng prutas oh." Nilapag naman ni Momshie ang isang plato ng mixed fruits sa lamesa. I took the opportunity to seet across them and focused on the fruits in front of me. I saw Ans being tensed and signaling me to help but I just smiled and arched my brows which irritated him.

"Aaamm... Paps" Ans started and this was the first time I ever saw him stutter.

"Oh.." Sumagot naman si Papsi habang nakatutok parin sa binabasa niyang news paper.

"I... I actually want to-"
He was interrupted by his phone ringing and I suddenly felt the urge to throw it off.

He excused himself and went out.