"Mom," Karmen said, pulling his mother into a warm embrace before turning to his father. "Dad."
While the servants moved his luggage upstairs, Norma immediately signaled the maids to bring refreshments. Her eyes were bright, searching her son's face for the confirmation she had been waiting for.
"Is it true, dear?" she asked, a radiant smile spreading across her face.
"Let the man breathe first, Norma," Ramsey chuckled, though his own expression was full of anticipation.
Karmen picked up a glass of water from the silver tray and took a long sip before setting it back down. Once they were all settled on the living room couches, he finally looked at them and nodded. "Yes. I'm dating Aisha."
Norma and Ramsey traded a look of pure elation, as if they had just received the greatest news of their lives.
