Author POV
The entire Mariano mansion was busy since morning.
Because today....
Jeana, jasfer and Celina
We're flying to the UK.
To officially meet the Watson family.
And talk about Celina and Max relationship.
Jay was sitting on the sofa, hugging her bunny pillow,
Her cheeks puffed like a tiny angry dumpling.
Jay : " Why are you all leaving mee? "
Celina cupped her cheeks.
Celina : " Baby sissy, you have exam starting tomorrow. You can't skip. "
Jay : " But I want to go! I want cece.... I want mumma.... I want dada... "
She pointed at the maids.
" And I don't want to be alone with these people. "
The maids laughed softly.
Maid 1 : " Madam Jay, we will take care of you like your other mothers. "
Jay : " I already have mom, one cece-mom, and now I will have maid - moms? Too many moms! "
Celina burst into laughter and kissed her forehead.
Celina : " You're staying. Final. Study well. "
Jay pouted dramatically.
Jay : " Fine! But video call me every minute. "
Jeana: " Jay, we can't video call you while meeting Max's parents! "
Jay gasped.
Jay : " So you will forgot me? "
All three looked at her helplessly.
Jasfer : " No one can forgot you. You talk too much to be forgotten. "
Jay gasped again.
Jay : " Daddd! You're bullying me! "
Everyone laughed.
At the door.
Suitcase were ready.
Celina hugged Jay so tightly that Jay squeaked.
Celina : " Be good, baby sissy. "
Jay : " I'm always good. Everyone else is bad"
Jeana cupped her face.
Jeana : " Eat properly, okay? "
Jay : " Yes, mommyyyyy. "
Jasfer hugged her last.
Jasfer : " Study. Sleep. Don't burn thee kitchen. Don't break the house. Don't go outside alone. Don't.... "
Jay : " Dadddd!! I'm not a baby. "
Jasfer raised a brow.
Jasfer : " You are literally my baby. "
Jay melted into his arms like cotton candy.
As they leave
Jay stood at the gate, waving dramatically as if they were going to another planet.
Jay : " Don't forget mere! Call me when you land. "
Celina : " Bye Jay "
The car drove away.
Jay turned around....
The maids stared at her.
Maid 1 : " You have exam mam Jay. Go study we make juice. "
Jay : " No. First cry. "
She walked to her room and jumped on her bed.
Jay : " Mmm.... Why everyone leaving me? I have exams. "
But after five minutes of rolling in her blanket....
Jay : " Okay fine, I'll study. Cece will ask me in video call. "
She took her notes with a dramatic sigh like world saddest princess.
In the UK
Jeana, jasfer and Celina landed.
They were nervous but excited.
The official visit
The black luxury car stopped in front of the Watson mansion..... Huge, elegant, powerful, just like the Watson family.
The door opened
Keizer Watson and serina Watson stood proudly, welcoming thier guests.
And behind them....
Maxwell Watson, trying not to look too excited...
And then he saw her.....
Celina.
The moment their eyes met, both froze for a heartbeat.
Then.....
Celina ran forward, and Max stepped ahead.
They hugged each other.
Not a short hug.
Not a polite hug.
A six months of missing you tight, warm, emotional hug.
Everyone smiled.
Even keizer whispered to serina.
" These two took like they were separated by fate in a movie. "
They all sat in the main living room, but the atmosphere was not formal at all.
It felt like old friends laughing after years.
Keizer : " So, Celina, CEO of celpex industries.... Impressive. "
Celina : " Thank you, sir. "
Serina : " You're so beautiful. And Max doesn't stop talking about you..... "
Max almost choked.
Max : " Mom! "
Everyone laughed loudly.
Even jasfer, who always acted serious, chuckled.
Jasfer : " So this is the powerful Watson family. "
Keizer : " And this is the legendary Mariano family. I heard you're strict.... "
Jasfer : " Oh, only when people try to marry my daughter. "
Max swallowed.
Celina laughed and held his hand under the table.
Serina : " Celina dear... Where is your little sister? Jay, right? The tiny cutie? "
Celina : " She wanted to come so badly but she has exams. She actually cried when we left. "
Jeana nodded.
Jeana: " She gets attached very easily. She was sad the whole morning. "
Keizer : " You all came after so long. Stay a week! Let's roam the city together! "
Jasfer : "no no no! After making it official we will go back. "
Serina : " Why so early? "
Jasfer : " If we don't go back, Jay will be angry. Isn't it, Celina? "
Celina : " Yes... She was literally crying at the gate. "
They talked like families who had known each other for years.
The mansion echoed with laughter.
There was no awkwardness.
The Mariano and Watson families were mid-lunch, laughing over Max and Celina old funny story.
Suddenly the main door opened.
Footsteps.
A tall figure walked in, broad shoulders, 190 cm height, gym - trained body, still in his Cambridge hoodie.
Keizer : " Ah.... There he is. My second son. "
Keizer : " Come here, keif. Join us. Let me introduce you properly. "
Keifer nodded and stepped closer.
Keizer placed a hand on keifer's shoulder proudly.
Keizer : " This is my second son....
Mark keifer Watson.
Final year MBA at Cambridge University.
A national level basketball player.
And also a state winning boxer. "
Jasfer : " Oh! Impressive, young man. "
Jeana : " You look so discipline. Just like your father. "
Celina : " I've heard about the Cambridge University basketball captain.. That's you. "
Keifer : " Yes mam that's me. "
Max : " He's annoying, but he's talented. "
Keifer rolled his eyes but smiled slightly.
He greets each member properly.
Keifer takes his seat after greetings everyone.
He sat beside max. Still slightly confused.
Keifer ( low voice) : " What's happening? Why is everyone here? "
Max : future in - laws. "
Keifer blinked.
Looked at the Mariano parents.
Back at Celina.
Back at Max.
Keifer : " You're kidding. "
Max : " Six years of secret relationship, baby. "
Keifer stared him like:
Have you lost your mind.
But seeing how the parents were talking warmly, how Celina smiled softly, how his own parents seemed happy.....
He relaxed.
"Wow.... This is real. "
Keifer joined them, the atmosphere warm and lively again.
The parents joked.
Max and Celina exchange shy glances.
Keifer listening quietly, occasionally adding a polite comment.
To be continued.....