Chapter 155 - Visiting Old Friend (1/2)

(Tom's PoV)

Knock, knock.

I opened my eyes instantly as soon as I heard the door was knocked from outside.

”Tom? Are you awake?” It was my mother's voice. My eyes drifted to the clock and saw it was nine in the morning.

Ah, my mother must have let me sleep more because I remembered I returned around four or five in the morning. I usually woke up at six or seven and I was worried my mother would come into my room if I didn't wake up at the same time, but I guessed I worried for nothing.

My mother only knocked at my door when it was nine because at that time all food had been served on the table. She didn't want me to eat cold food in the morning, that's why she didn't wake me up before it was all served.

”Yes.” I replied, my voice was a bit hoarse and I thought I might catch a cold.

I went into my bathroom, cleaned up myself, and made myself presentable before I went down to the dinning room and had breakfast with my mother. As usual, those girls were eyeing me. Some of them had gone to campus, but most of them were still at dorm. Truly making me uncomfortable!

But, what could I do? I couldn't just scold them, right? I couldn't just ask them to leave either. All I could do was to keep my distance with them as well as maintain a luke warm attitude in front of them. I didn't want to be overly friendly or too aloof to them.

If I were to be overly friendly to them, I was worried the issue of me being close with girls in my mother's would spread and reach Jane's ears. I had not seen her being jealous but it was because I didn't give her a chance to do so. I was still a ghost, Jane was my first girl I hooked up with when I was in the state. After all, she was the only one who could see me. So, I didn't give her chance to do so when I was still in ghost state, I was sure I wouldn't give her a chance now that I had my body back. Even though I didn't know how scary she would be if she was jealous, I still didn't want to risk it.

If I were to act aloof to those girls, I was afraid it would hurt my mother's reputation. Therefore, let's play safe! I wouldn't act too friendly nor too detached to them.

”Tom, I want you to meet someone.” My mother started. It was rare for her to say something like this.

Why did I have a bad feeling about this?

”Who?” I asked, hiding the uneasiness I felt inside.

”You see, do you remember Aunt Tari that came that day?” I could see my mother was trying to be calm, but she also hid her nervousness.

Aunt Tari? ”The one who brought along her daughter?” I arched my eyebrows. I didn't like them.

”Yes, yes, that one.” My mother nodded.

”What's wrong with her?”

”I know you've just returned and I still want you here with me. But, don't you think it's time for you to find a girlfriend? If it's okay for you, I can arrange it so that you'll be officially wedded before the end of this year.” My mother spoke softly and carefully but she couldn't even see me in my eyes.

And that explained my bad feeling. ”Did she tell you that her daughter likes me?”

”Well, yes... But, if you don't like her, it's fine. I can tell her that you still want to accompany me.” She said hastily.

Saying that after you spilled the fact that you wanted me to get married soon? Mom, you're too obvious. ”I have a girlfriend.” I stated. ”I'm going to pick her up soon and I'll introduce her to you. At that time, you're free to decide the date of our wedding. The sooner, the better. But, until I return with her by my side, I beg your permission to let me pursue her.”

Well, that's abrupt, I know. But, I would rather make it clear than make my mother anxious and confused.