True Love's unexpected twist

XIII- 𝓒𝓪𝓷 𝔀𝓮 𝓽𝓪𝓵𝓴 𝓷𝓸𝔀?

The evening was cool and breezy. As Zander and his mother sat in the living room, he could sense his excitement building up. His heart raced with the thought of introducing the love of his life to his mother.

The weather outside was perfect. The sky was clear, and the stars twinkled brightly. A gentle breeze blew through the trees, carrying with it the scent of fresh grass and blooming flowers.

Right now, Zander watched his mother's reaction as she heard about the girl he wanted to bring to her tonight. He hoped her words would be positive and that she would welcome the girl into their family with open arms.

Zander had already prepared himself mentally for everything that would come. He knew introducing his mother to the girl he loved would be a big step, but he was confident that they would get along well. He had imagined this moment many times and was excited to see how close his vision matched reality.

His heart raced with anticipation as he waited for his mother's response tonight. He could feel the butterflies in his stomach, but at the same time, there was a sense of calmness that washed over him.

For now, Zander had to focus on calling Maria and making sure she was ready for their big night. He wanted everything to be perfect for her as well. As he dialed her number, he couldn't help but smile at the thought of finally introducing her to his mother.

After two tries, Maria finally picked up the phone in a rush. "Zander? Sorry, I was just helping my mom with dinner," she said between breaths.

Zander was shocked and felt guilty hearing about Maria's busy helping her mother with dinner. He knew how important family was to her. "Maria, I'm sorry. I want to tell you something important. Can we talk now?" he asked hesitantly.

Maria rushedly agreed, "Yeah, sure! Can we video call? I already told my mom about you actually, and she likes you." Hearing her mother's approval made her heart flutter with excitement.

Zander was shocked but excited to hear that Maria had already told her mother about him. He couldn't wait to show her off to his own mother tonight. "Yeah, really! Thank you for telling your mom. I'm excited," he replied with a mix of emotions.

They both connected for a video call, and Maria appeared on the screen, her face adorned with a light makeup that accentuated her natural beauty. She looked stunning, and Zander couldn't help but admire her from his end of the call.

"Maria, I miss you so much," Zander said, his heart full of affection. He couldn't help but think that she looked even prettier than he remembered from their last meeting. "You are so pretty, baby," he added with a soft smile.

Maria blushed at Zander's compliment, her cheeks turning a faint shade of pink. She called out to her mother, who was still in the kitchen, and excitedly showed her the video call on the screen. "Mom! Look who I'm talking to!"

Her mother's excitement was contagious as she looked at the screen and recognized Zander. "Oh, is that Zander? Your boyfriend? Hi Zander! How are you?" She asked warmly, clearly pleased to meet him.

Zander was thrilled to meet Maria's mother. He waved excitedly at her and greeted her in Russian, not wanting to cause any confusion due to language barriers. It was a small gesture that made him feel closer to Maria and her family.

Maria's mother was surprised and impressed by Zander's ability to speak Russian. She laughed heartily, teasingly saying, "Well, if you can speak Russian, maybe you can be her husband then!"