"Mom, I don't have time for this. I need to get back " Karlye turned to his mother, who was dragging him off to the dining table.
"Come on now, son, it's been so long since we dined together ", she said.
Karlye paused as his eyes landed on Florence. She beamed the moment she saw him.
"I invited Florence, it's been a while since we all sat down as a family, don't you agree, son?" said his mother.
Karlye sighed jerking her hand away. He was going to say something but his father gestured him not to.
"Son, please don't annoy your mother, and come sit down. She prepared all your favourites " he said.
Quietly, he walked to the table, helped his mother take her seat, then took his.
They ate in silence until Florence spoke up.
"Mother, I have something for you after dinner. Mom and I picked it up for you " she said.
"Oh my, how is my beautiful in-laws doing?" she asked.
"Mom is doing well, she hopes to see you soon, said Florence glancing at Karlye.
"Well, I am back, Karlye and I will visit her soon to finally decide on a date ", said his mother.
They heard the sound of a chair pushed back , Karlye glared down at the stunned Florence.
"You're really persistent, didn't I tell you I won't marry you?" he let out.
"Karlye !" called his mother.
"And you mother, have you ever asked what I want. Yes, I have indulged you for a while now, but this has to stop," he turned to her.
She fornwed.
"What do you mean ?"
"I mean before you make a decision about my future ask for my opinion too "
"But son, I thought ..."
"You thought what ? That I would go along with everything as I always do? I am sorry to disappoint you, mother, but this time I can't do it ".
"Lyre ?" Florence tugged on his hand.
His face displayed disgust as he pushed her hand away.
"It's Karlye, not whatever you keep calling me. And I made this clear the last time you came to my place, but I don't love you and WILL NEVER MARRY YOU " he gritted his teeth in anger.
They watched him walk away and then suddenly stop like he remembered something.
"Mother, I already have someone I love, and I suggest you start shopping for baby stuff, cause you and Dad will soon be grandparents ", he announced, then walked off, leaving them in confusion and awe.
....
He got back home in a bad mood but then he saw her out waiting for him at the door.
He closed the car door and walked to her.
"I am back " he announced.
She smiled and moved closer hugging him lightly.
"Did I make you wait long? It's cold outside," he said touching her cold cheeks.
She shook her head. He smiled landing a kiss on her forehead. They got inside.
Quietly, she led him to the dining table, pointing at it.
The maid walked in and said to him, "It was Miss Davison who made everything, we only helped set the table ".
Karlye looked back at Andriana.
"You made all this ?" he asked.
She nodded.
Andriana felt him pull her body back to him, and softly kiss her lips.
"Thank you " he whispered.
They sat down and enjoyed the meal. And even though she didn't say anything, her smile and the warmth of her hand in his were enough to tell him how she felt in that moment.
After dinner, he excused himself to his room after seeing her off to hers.
When he stepped out of the bathroom he noticed movement in his bed.
Getting closer his saw Andriana, lying down in bed.
He chuckled and turned away to get dressed . She watched him get dressed, dry his hair then walk to the bed.
Karlye got under the covers and looked at her.
"Come here, babe " he said.
She rushed into his arms, he breathed ,he turned off the lights holding her tighter.
"I know you won't say it back, but goodnight, love ", he said.
Karlye was right , she didn't but he felt her arms squeeze him a little. They lay in silence until they drowned to sleep in each others embrace.