73 Missing Mom (1/2)
The first thing Zunnie did during her free time that week was to visit her dad. She knew how much he wanted her to settle down and start a family and having some father-daughter time sounded like a good idea.
Papa Bai was in the indoor garden when she arrived. Lately, he had taken it upon himself to start gardening. He was busy pruning a begonia and did not notice she had entered the room.
”Papa, I'm home.” She said in a tone to not startle him.
”Ahh, pumpkin what a surprise. Let me wash up.”
”Yes, I missed you. You don't have to stop since I'm spending the night at the mansion.”
”Really? Is there something going on? You only come home when you're lonely or something's bothering you. Is Alex treating you well? Shall I have a word with him.”
”Ha-ha, Alex and I are fine. He finally gave me a ring last night.” She extended her left hand, so her father could see her ring.
”It's beautiful. Oh, how I wish your mom was here to see how brilliantly our children have grown.”
”Yeah, I really miss her. Shall we visit her grave this weekend?”
Okay, pumpkin. Don't worry too much we both know she's smiling down on you.” Wan Bai reassured his daughter as he patted her shoulder.
The two walked back into the mansion with arms linked while they chatted.
Even though Alex had finally gotten her a ring, she still felt bitter-sweet because her mom was not here to share the moment with her. Many years had gone by but her bond with her mom had remained unforgotten.
As she walked toward the mansions with her dear father, Zunnie reminisced the happy days she had as a child when her mom was alive. She was the happiest then and now that she became an adult she craved her mother's smile and motherly love.
”Pumpkin, what would you like for dinner?” Her father asked bringing her back to reality.
”I'll have anything prepared. You know I'm not picky.”
”Alright, well I'll Marco surprise us. Shall we have some snacks and watch TV We haven't spent time together like this in a while.”
”Sure Papa,” Zunnie left and went to the kitchen to get the snacks prepared.
When she returned her father had already found a show to watch. They watched until Zunnie's phone rang. She left the room to answer.
”Hello, Mr. Zi.” She said answering Alex's call.
”Honey are you done with work?”
”I am but I'm with my dad at the mansion. I'm spending the night.”
”Hmm, you're not coming home. Is everything okay?”
Yeah, I haven't spent much time with him these past few months and my mom's death anniversary is coming up. I wanted to keep him company.”