98 The Man Behind The Research (1/2)
Jim lookedreluctant to release Jia as he glanced at her. She felt annoyed. This woman again!How could she be luckier than her.
”You're here. ” Jim casually said.
”Yes, with mom and dad.”
”Vacation? ” Dr. Grace returned a question.
”Honeymoon.” He gave her a thin smile.
”Ha?I thought you were married already as you said.” Grace suddenly got disappointed.
”We shared the same bedroom under one roof for six years already. Just legalized yesterday.” Jim explained well, insensible to how she would feel.
”Congratulations!” Dr. Grace greeted but with a forced smile.
”Thanks.” He replied,his fingers were playing with Jia's.
”When are you going back? ”
”When she likes it” He looked tenderly into his wife's eyes.
”Gracie,dear! We are about to start already. ” A voice of an elderly woman yelled out.
Dr.Grace turned to where the sound came from. It was her mom.
”Mom,come over here,please. ”
The moon was already high up in the sky like a lantern on a silver canopy. The breeze was so cool that it constricted Jia's pores. She was only wearing a thin and sleeveless maxi dress. Jim felt her shivering so he moved a little backward and hugged her tight,locking her in his arms.
Dr. Grace blushed in annoyance. They were too much!They should have shown a little respect!
”Dear? ” Madamme Ybañez tapped her daughter's shoulder.
”Aw,mom!I want you to meet Dr. Jim. ” She looked at her mom then to Dr. Jim who instantly stood up and took her mom's hand.
”Madamme,glad to meet you.” He smiled.
”Really? It's you,Dr. Jim?Finally, we've met!” Madamme's eyes lit up.
”Vacation? ” She asked the same question.
”Hmmn,” he looked at Jia, ”actually,we are on a honeymoon.” He smiled.
”Just married? ” She looked astounded.
”Just yesterday but we we're living together for already six years. In fact,our son is already five years old.” Jim was just not explaining,but revealing.
”Are you sure?Actually,we got your CENOMAR!” She still seemed to be unbelieving. Not even realizing that she was slipping her tounge out until Grace cast her a glaring look.
”CENOMAR? ” Jim pretended to be astonished as well.
”Ah.. I...I'm sorry,Dr. Jim. Since I am already being caught,I may as well just tell you the truth.” She looked remorseful.
”I and your dad have planned to arrange a marriage for you and my Gracie. But it looks like impossible now.” She glanced at Jia.
”Sweetheart, ” Jim looked at Jia and held her hand,helping her to stand up, ”please meet Madamme