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(Navy's POV)
This is what will make me happy. I am pretty sure of it. That's why today, me and John will have dinner together with my family and I will tell them about our relationship. I am nervous but at the same time, excited.
What will my parent say when I told them about me and John? Will they still accept me? I am pretty sure they will accept me. But will they be sad if they knew that I will not get married to a girl? I'm sure my mom will be sad. My dad will be angry, and Louis will be shocked and disappointed.
But I need to do this. For me. For my own happiness.
"Why are you staring at the road blankly?" John asks me from the driver seat.
"Nothing much." I reply half-heartedly.
"Are you worried about your parent's reaction?"
"A bit, yeah. But it's not my problem. I just need them to know and learn to accept us. I mean, I'm their son. They won't get angry at me for a long time."
"True. But maybe they will get angry at me for a long time."
"And you are okay with that?"
John nods calmly.
"I mean, I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you. I will have my whole life asking for their approval. But I don't want to be apart from you for even a second."
I smile shyly.
"Good. Prepare yourself because I don't think they will accept you." I try to tease him.
He looks surprise.
"Way to go to give me support."
I laugh a bit. Then, a few minutes later, we arrived at home. My mom greets us with a bright smile in front of the door.
"Hi, aunty. How are you?" John greets Elise with a manner.
"Hi, John. It's been a while since you had dinner here, right? Come on in." My mom invites us with a high pitch voice. It shows how excited she is.
"Mom, don't be too excited. We are here for dinner only."
"Why shouldn't I be excited? You didn't come home for more than 2 weeks already."
"Sorry, I am so busy these past few weeks."
My mom laughs a bit.
"It's okay. I understand. You had your own work. As long as you are healthy, then I'm happy."
I smile at my mom.
We walk to the dinner table. All the foods on the table look festive.
"Mom, why so many foods? How many people will eat tonight?" I ask in a shocked face.
"Only our family. This is not much. I prepared enough for all of us. Don't worry, you can finish all this." Then, she laughs while walking to the kitchen.
I look at John with a worried face. John laugh at me.
"Why are you laughing?"
"You and your mom are alike. When you cook, you cook for so much then asked people to finish it."
I pout.
"You still can finish it right?" I ask.
He laughs while nodding his head.
"Hi, John. How are you?" my dad come in from behind with his casual attire at home.
"Hi, uncle. I'm good. How are you?"
"I'm fine. Come on, have a seat."
"Dad, you didn't even ask me how am I doing." I feel isolated.
My dad laughs.
"You are in front of me now. You must be healthy right?"
I pout again.
"Yes."
"How's work?"
"I'm doing fine. My song is now being recognized more. And the preparation for the TV series is finished. We will start shooting my part next week."
"Good. Hopefully, everything will turn out fine."
"I hope so too dad."
"What did you hope for?" my brother ask abruptly and sit at the table too.
"For the series to be well-received." I answer him.
"I think it will be great. Because you're in it."
"Really? You think so?"
"Yes, because the role that you play is basically you."
My anger is boiling again. Louis is always like that. Will try to make me feel furious.
John is laughing at Louis joke.
"Am I right, John?" my brother ask John and he nods while laughing.
"So, are you saying that I am a villain in real life?"
"Yes." Louis answers loudly then all of them are laughing at me.
"What's so funny?" my mom comes in and ask the question while bringing a big roasted chicken on the table.
"Saying that Navy is evil." Louis gives the answer.
My mom hit lightly on his shoulder.
"That's not nice. You should support your brother."
"It's okay, mom. I don't need his support."
I give the eagle eye to Louis and John.
"Why so much food, mom?" Louis asks her with a bit of laugh.
"It's been a while since we had dinner together like this. It's okay. You guys can finish this."
"Your mom prepared all this since early. Just eat and appreciate her work. Enjoy the food, John." my dad said with a firm voice. Usually, he's the one that ends up finishing everything. LOL
Then, we started to eat and chit chat as usual until the situation a bit silent. John taps on my hand, signaling that the moment is now. I look at him with a nervous face.
I sigh silently then building up all the courage in my heart.
"Actually, I have something else to tell you today."
All eyes are fixed on me when I said that.
"Well, what is it? Why sound so serious?" my mom ask in a concern note.
"Mom, dad, Louis. Actually, me and John are dating."
I finish my sentence then close my eyes. Afraid to look at their reaction. Then, I open my eyes after everyone keep silent.
"Why no reaction?" I ask when everyone react as if nothing happen.
Then, I look at John who is also confused at the moment.
"We already knew." my dad said calmly.
"WHAT?" me and John said it at the same time.
Three of them are smiling at each other.
"We're kind of know about this long time ago but pretending not to know. Cause you didn't want us to know right?" Louis said with a straight face.
"We are waiting for you to tell us ourselves." My mom also adds her comment.
I'm still shocked.
"But..but.. how?"
"It's kind of obvious actually. Whenever John's here, you will be so aware of your surroundings. You always smile and both of you look nothing like a friend." Louis gives his answer with a smile.
"And also, I kind of heard your conversation all the time when you and John on the phone." my mom reveals her answer.
So, she heard all my lovey dovely talking with John before? Oh no!!! So embarrassing!!
I blush so hard right now.
"Your mom is my spy." simple answer from my dad.
They all laugh at that comment.
I breathe in and out in a heavy one. I look at John who smiles non-stop once my family exposed their secrets.
"Then, you don't mind if me and John keep dating?" I ask after my heart a bit calm.
"I don't mind, honey. I love you and I want you to be happy. And if being together with John will make you happy, then I will support you a hundred percent." my mom said with her soothing voice.
My eyes are getting teary now. I feel so touched.
"Me too. I don't mind if my son ends up dating whoever it is as long as I know that he will be happy. It's the greatest joy of my life." my dad said his part in a calm voice.
"John, do you really like my brother?" Louis ask John in a serious tone.
Even though John seems a bit flustered, he still nods and says yes in a calm voice.
"He's really a handful. He likes to say things out loud and always said things without thinking. He has a bad choice of words sometimes. He likes to pick a fight, complaint a lot about so many things. Basically, he will make you suffer." Louis adds his awful comment.
"Why are you saying all this? Are you trying to make me look bad?" I get angry at him.
All of them is laughing again. Me? Never understand why that is even funny.
"I just want him to be prepared for the worst. But, if you get to know him really well, he is actually a nice person. Caring and also cute. When he loves you, he will love you with his whole heart."
The last comment by Louis made be smile again. So proud. Hehe..
"I knew all that. Being together with him since boarding school until now is still not enough. He has hot temper issue too. I just need to learn how to deal with that." John also started to tease me.
"What? When did I have hot tempered issue?"
I ask him in high voice.
"Now. Your face looks like a lion right now." John teases me again.
All of them are laughing. I pout.
"Take care of him for me, John. Be patient with him. He is also stubborn." my mom add her views too.
"And demanding." my dad join too.
"Why are you guys picking on me? I'm not that bad." I start to feel humiliated.
"Okay, okay. On top of anything, he is the best son and younger brother in the world." my dad finish his comment with a smile.
I smile shyly. Then, John looks at me with his sparkly eyes.
"I am lucky to have you." John says with a wide smile.
"Of course, you do." I reply arrogantly.
Maybe, the expectation that I had in mind before confessing is only on negative parts. Actually, parent's love is bigger than anything in the world. They only want the best for their children. I'm the only one who thinks negatively.
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