Chapter 56: Towards Tomorrow

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Charles POV
I can't comprehend how fast things happened.

It was around 3 pm on Sunday when Tin arrived at our front gate with his parents tagging along behind him. I have them sat on our couch and inform my parents about their visit.

Mom and Dad joined us in the living area.
"Charles where is he?" Tin was referring to Can obviously. Make sense I have not seen him around today.
"Let me check that fool in his room probably he is having his mid afternoon nap." I told Tin.
I was about to stand up when Tin stop me on my track.
"Let me do it." He said. Instead of going to Can's room I fetched us a glass of juice and sandwiches Mom prepared earlier.

As I am about to enter the living area I heard Mr. Royce mutter something about merging.
Did they come here to ask our Dad to merge our companies? Neglecting all thoughts in my mind, I served them the glass of juice put the sandwiches down on the center table.

Tin's family is the biggest company in automobile, while we do have supermarkets but still nothing compared to the Royce.

They were just laughing and insist that we begin the talks when everybody is present.

Not too long Tin and Can descended the stairs.
"Ah! Here they are." I heard Tin's Dad said in delight his eyes are beaming with happiness.

What the hell is going on?! I said to myself.

When each of us has settled, Dad began the talks.
"So how are you boys holding up?" It's not directed on me but to Tin and Can. My brother is obviously spacing out.
"We're good as a matter of fact never been this good." Tin answered for the both of them while holding Can's hand, my younger version just nod in agreement with a smile plastered on his face.
"That's good news!" Tin's Dad exclaimed.
"Uhmm, Dad what is this gathering for?" Can ask our Dad. Seems like Tin did not tell him yet.
"Well, nothing serious. The Royce are asking you to be engage to Tin that's all." Dad said calmly.

"Fucking kidding me Dad! What the hell is nothing serious about this?" I said mouth wide open cannot believe what I just heard.
"Charles language." Mom scolded me.
"Sorry!" I replied.
"Is their any problem?" Tin's Dad ask.
I just shake my head off.

This is too much for me to take.
Dad laugh hard.
"Can are you not going to say anything?" Mom ask him.
Just like me Can just shake his head not even spoke a single word probably because of shock, I don't know.

To sum it up the informal visit was to inform us about their intention of getting them engage. They set another date to formally talk things out.

So to speak, it is now almost 7 pm and we are waiting for the Royce family to arrive. Tonight our families will discuss the engagement of Tin and Can before making it public.

The guest has arrived. Although this is going to be a formal talk we decided not to wear anything formal just casual since it is between our families.

Tin's POV
I am filled with excitement!
Dad! Mom! Come on we are going to be late! I shout from our living area. What's taking them anyway I told myself.

We arrive at the Marquez household 10 minutes before 7 pm. My eyes immediately went after Can, he is incredibly looking good tonight.

I went over to him ignoring Charles

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I went over to him ignoring Charles.
"Tsk! I think I'm going to have diabetes." Charles grimace after seeing me and Can being sweet.

I just pat him on his shoulder before proceeding inside.
Can greet my parents and Dad just motion him to carry on.

The dinner is already served and it really looks delicious. I can see Can's black orbs glow after seeing the food that is in front of him as if completely forgetting about our engagement discussion. I laugh to myself food first before Tin.

We began to enjoy the meal when Dad spoke.
"Can are you studying again overseas?" My attention quickly shift. Can swallowed his food first before answering Dad.
"Uhmm, no uncle I decided to stay here and then continue my studies." I saw Dad nod and continue eating.
Then Can's Dad fake a cough to call our attention.
"If it's okay I wanted to get the engagement announcement before the opening of the school year. I'm sure these two will attract attention and I don't want them to get distracted on their studies." Although it is a request his tone is firm.
"Of course! No problem with that. It seems only proper." Dad agreed.
"How about you boys, do you want to suggest anything? After all this is for the two of you." Mom said as she look towards us.
"Uhmm," Can began to speak.
"We wanted to get married actually....as soon as possible!" I said to them which startled every soul on the table. I felt Can hold on my hand tight while trying to control the smile on his face.

I saw Mom fan herself with her hands. Dad on the other hand loosen a button on his sleeves, while Charles just chuckled. Can's parents just look at each other out of words.

No one dare to speak.
"Yes! I wanted to get married with Tin the earliest possible if it's alright." Can said happily, it is directed to his parents.
"Aren't you boys too excited? Don't get me wrong but a wedding is a bit too early?" His Mom commented.
"You have my blessing to get married but like what your Mom said I think it is too early." His Dad added more.
Silence once again envelope the dining area.

This is not going the way we wanted it to be.
So I stand up and went to where his parents are sitting and began to kneel.
"Please Uncle! I promise I will take care of him." I said. His father is astounded.
"Tin please stand, you don't have to." Auntie told me.

Charles pull away from the table.
"Let them be Dad, they will insist on it anyway." He said before walking towards the kitchen.
Dad sigh.
"Fine we still have two months before the school opening ." Uncle told us.

I look at Can.
He looks so happy tonight.
We are getting married!

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