Chapter 67 - Mama & Dad (1/2)
”Oh, you flirty prince,” Marian's mother giggled at Tohru's antics and Yanee wondered if her boss really had dual personality he could easily switch in between.
Yanee had to admit though that the atmosphere in the dining area was warm and cozy as they ate. Because of their hosts' welcoming attitude, she felt as if they were all a part of one family dining together. By now, she already understood that her clients – the people she's interviewing were all Tohru James' close friends. His relationship must be too good with them that he's close even with their other family members.
Like Marian Kang's parents, for example…
”Mama, you're friends with some owners of the kimono shops here, right?”Tohru asked the lady, and Yanee's lips twitched.
See? Her boss was so close to them that he even called Marian's parents Mama and Dad.
”Yes. Why are you asking?” the lady asked, and Tohru pointed at Yanee, much to the latter's surprise.
Huh?
”It's for Yanee's sister. She's an events planner and her company will be participating in the Bridal Expo next week.”
EH?
Yanee looked at Tohru in surprise. How did he know about that? Ami just sent her a text message about it. Did he read her phone? But that's impossible. Aside from knowing that her phone stayed with her the whole time, it also had a complicated password.
As if reading her thoughts, Tohru turned to Yanee and smiled. ”Your sister told Chummy when she got your luggage from your apartment.”
Oh.
Yanee nodded and smiled. ”She asked me to buy different types of bridal kimonos,” she offered the information as the lady seemed to wait for her to explain.
”Oh!” the lady sounded delighted at the news. ”Then I will take you there tomorrow!”
”Er…”Yanee wanted to tell her she had to work first, but didn't have the heart to. The lady really looked like she wanted to go. She turned to her boss for help, and Tohru nodded.
”Mama, Yanee needs to interview big sis first for her project. You can take her the day after,” he said.
”Oh, yes, yes – of course. I will take you shopping after your interview,” the lady agreed with a smile.
”But I don't want to bother madam,” Yanee said. She really didn't want to take advantage of the elderly's kindness.
”Nonsense. I'll be happy to go shopping with you. It's not a bother at all,” the lady insisted and Yanee finally didn't have the heart to say no. ”Also, don't call me madam. Call me Mama like little Tohru and Marian do,” she added, catching her unawares.
Eh?
”I… I don't think that's appropriate. I –” Yanee declined but her boss cut her off.
”Sure. That's a good idea,”Tohru agreed for her and Yanee arched her brow at him. ”What? You already call Marian big sis,” he reminded her, and she realized that to say no was useless.
It was not a big deal anyway, and the old lady looked at her with expectant eyes. She smiled.
”Mama,” she told the lady who blushed and giggled.
”And him?” Tohru pointed at the old man who surprisingly looked at Yanee with expectant eyes as well.
”Er… dad,” she said, and the old man looked pleased, though he was more reserved than his wife.
Tohru's eyes warmed over as he looked at her as well and a very charming smile appeared in his face, causing a huge blow on Yanee's HP. When he winked at her, Yanee felt she was doomed as her heart did a summersault. With her pulse racing, she attacked her rice bowl and ate as fast.
”Would you like some dessert?” the lady asked Yanee after their meal.
Yanee had been too nervous and ate a lot already. She would die if she ate another bite. She smiled and shook her head as she declined.
”Then I'll take you to your room so you can change and relax,” Marian offered and nobody stopped them when she took Yanee out.
The two ladies walked arm in arm towards the eastern part of the house. ”This house is big so you and Tohru have the east wing to yourselves. It has everything you need. The only room we share is the big dining hall where we had dinner earlier.”
Yanee nodded at Marian's explanation. She was not surprised that she and Tohru were made to stay far from where the family lived. They were guests after all so she didn't find anything unusual about it. But the thought that she would be there alone with Tohru made her nervous. She was thinking this when the two of them heard the sound of a car engine and they both turned to look.
”Isn't that boss?” Yanee asked as she saw him drive away.
She had no idea that the potato would be leaving and felt a bit sad.
”Yeah, that's Tohru. He'll probably go to the city. But don't worry, he'll be back,” Marian told her, and Yanee remembered that the potato didn't have clothes.