575 Double Wedding (1/2)

On her way to Jing House, Xiu was worried about Darren's first meeting with her Uncle Jing. She already knew how Clara mom loved him but Uncle Jing was different. Even though he agreed to let her get the marriage certificate without as much reluctance as she had expected, but she didn't know how he would react to meeting Darren.

That's why right now Xiu's jaw almost hit the floor because right before her...

”Son-in-law!” Uncle Jing not only looked happy, but he was also even hugging Darren like a real father-in-law. He even patted his shoulder saying, ”Why did you bring presents? It's not like we're meeting for the first time.”

”But it's my first time meeting you as your official son-in-law. Mama said I can't come empty-handed.” Darren was still as well-mannered before elders as Xiu remembered. But...

”When did you guys meet? And why do I not know that?”

Both Darren and Uncle Jing looked at Xiu's frown and cleared it up that they knew each other even before Darren started dating Xiu. Since every time Xiu brought up her boyfriend's name, she never described him in detail so Uncle Jing didn't realize it was Darren until he and Clara met Darren with Francesca in a restaurant a few weeks ago.

Only now Xiu understood why Uncle Jing's reaction to her dating changed so dramatically lately.

”France, it's so great to see you again!” Clara greeted Francesca as if they were long time friends meeting after a long time. ”But you didn't have to bring presents. That's totally unnecessary since we are a family now.”

Xiu's brows knitted up even more. Just last night over the dinner weren't they talking about their first meeting to Clara mom and Uncle Jing? Oh, wait! The exact words of Francesca were, 'I have to meet them as well. Let's visit them tomorrow. You both have to pay your respect as well.'

She snorted to herself. So, it turned out this is just their first visit to this house as in-laws. Otherwise, they have had their introductions done already. How stupid of her to be worried over nothing!

”Mama, I thought you didn't know Clara mom and Uncle Jing since you said you want to meet them.” Xiu was pouting adorably at this turn of events. So, it turned out even she could be pretty clueless about some things.

”Of course, I had to meet them how else we will decide the wedding details? You aren't expecting to be done with it with just these marriage certificates, do you?”

Hearing that reply, Xiu pursed her lips and shook her head, ”Obviously not. That's all up to you guys.” With that, she lowered her head and stopped talking. With how excited these people were, she couldn't just dampen their moods by saying that she was very much content with these certificates, that's all!

Tugging at Darren's sleeve, she complained, ”You didn't even tell me that you met Uncle Jing as well.”

Xiu felt touched to hear that. She was very happy to see that Darren respected and admired her Clara mom and Uncle Jing just like she did. But she was not happy about the fact right now Clara mom was busy with Francesca while Uncle Jing was talking to Darren. She however was left to sidelines to stare at them.

Excuse me? Is no one even gonna talk to her here?

Since no one actually paying her any attention, she decided to help the maid in the kitchen but she was about to enter the kitchen when an arm slung around her neck in a tight grip and came a raging voice.

”Xiu, the viper!”

”Ow! Nora, that hurts!” Xiu tried slapping her arm away but Nora wasn't willing to.

”Oh, I'm doing it to hurt you, bloody turncoat!” Nora was still not done as she went on, ”You have any idea when I heard from mom and dad that you got married without even inviting me how hurt I was? Bloody traitor! What kind of best friend are you?!”

Xiu finally understood why Nora was so mad. Well, she couldn't just say that she hadn't expected it. And she also couldn't deny that she hurt her.

”I'm sorry! I was in a rush.”

Nora let her grip loosened up but her hand still lingered on her shoulder as she asked, ”Why? Tell me, are you pregnant?”