"Let me get this straight. You want me to tell my mom that your mother allowed you to stay at my house?"

"Yes." I said.
       
"Here's your Vanilla ice cream." The ice cream Lady informed. The sweet smell of chocolate and vanilla filled the air.
    
I was about replying, but my eyes widened and my mouth was frozen in a happy, ice cream filled grin.

"Cold!" My cheeks became flushed.
   The swift movement of my neck led to a satisfying sound.

"Woah. You just did a quick massage on your neck!" Christopher exclaimed.

The smile line on my face widened.

"So, would your mom and dad have any issues with me staying?". " I questioned

"Well, my mom doesn't have any issues at all. As for my dad, he's quite busy so he's barely home."

"You called him 'dad' . "

"Ohh...
"C'mon, it's not bad to call him dad."

* * * *

The 'welcome' sign hung in front of the wooden door laced with a unique design of grass. Since it was evening, the grass shone with gold sparkles. It felt more like a home.

"Welcome to my home." Christopher beamed with smile.

My eyes travelled across the surroundings. It was a nice and thrilling place to build a family in. On our way here, Christopher barely said a word to neighbours, so it seems they were new or he just wants to keep it simple. Freshly baked cookies filled my nostrils which broke me out of my thoughts.

"My mom is inside. Come say 'hi'."
     
The edges of my gown folded gently into my hands as my eyes met Christopher's eyes.
   " No need to be nervous. She's as gentle as your smile." He whispered directly into my ears.
    Christopher's breath on my skin felt ticklish which made me giggle.

"Mom..mom you look gorgeous."

"Thank you. How was your day?."

" I enjoyed every bit of it. And I feel it's just starting."

" Why?...

    I cautiously listened to their conversation and it felt as though there's something missing from I and my mom's relationship. The creaking sound from the door made me flinch. My instincts rose for no just cause and I swiftly walked towards the kitchen.

"Hi good evening." I casually greeted Christopher's mom.

"Oh hi." Her face glowed as though she didn't have a single worry.

" My name is Kelly and I'm Christopher's friend. I know it's inappropriate to rush in here but the door creaked which gave me chills. I told Christopher that I wanted to stay here for the holidays but if you're not okay with that. Then that's fine. Very fine. And I'll start going. Christopher thank you for letting me into your house. Say hi to your sister for me. Thank you. Bye." Nervousness engulfed me so hard. I couldn't even hear and understand what I was saying.

Turning my back to take a leave,...

"No babe..

"Hey Kelly...

" Kelly. You have a very beautiful name." Christopher's mom came towards my direction and enveloped me in a tight hug.

"Don't be nervous. It's okay. You can stay here. Christopher show her to her room."

* * *
"I'm sorry." My eyes avoided his gaze.

"Look at me." Slowly, my teary eyes met his soft gaze."

"You were very sweet back there. Anyone can be nervous at anytime. Right now, I'm nervous holding your hands and staring down at you. And the only thing I can focus my eyes on are your eyes and lips. So I'm so so nervous. I don't think you can imagine how fast my heart is beating and it's funny how my eyes are still gazing at you.. I....,
  Suddenly, large amounts to glitters flew into the air with balloons..

"Who's this? A little girl  questioned.

"Davis it's rude to do that when people are discussing."

"Who cares. Who's this?." She questioned further.

   " I'm going to the room. Thank you. Good night. I don't feel like eating."

    The door behind me closed.

* * *
"Mom tell Davis to put on her best behaviour. We have a visitor and here she is being rude."

"Who is she? Your girlfriend?." Davis rolls her eyes.

" And what if she is?"

" Then I don't like her."

" No one cares "

" Mom, Why does Christopher have a girlfriend and I don't have a boyfriend." Her two arms were folded as she requested an answer.

"I didn't say she's my girlfriend.'

"That's a lie."

" Just shut up and eat."

" Mom "

" Davis. Eat."

"No. I'm going upstairs." With that she left. My mom could have called her back but she was close to finishing her food.

     Water droplets kept pouring while I tried rinsing the soaps off the plate.

"She's beautiful." My mom said finally breaking the silence in the kitchen.

"Yes I know. It's just so lovely to have her around."
   My mom Kept gazing at me in a funny way.

"What? I giggled."

"You've really grown. Good night."

" It's not like that mom. I'm just happy she's around." My face flushed.

" Says the one who's blushing."

"It's not like that." I repeated.

* * *

"You were very sweet back then...." 
     My heart raced and the smile on my face reached my eyes. Did he really mean those word? Was the last thing on my mind before drifting to bed.

* * *
"You were very sweet back then....And the only thing I can focus my eyes on are your eyes and lips...My face flushed hard as i wrapped myself into my duvet. Did I really mean those words?