-Alright. See you, son. I love you! - She says with a lovely voice.
-Love you! Bye! - He says hanging up.
Jeno hangs up and lets his body fall on the bed. He closes his eyes as a smirk grows on his face. Sighing, he opens his eyes.
-Gotta make some food. – He says standing up.
On the next day, you wake up a little late. It's Saturday again and you decided to sleep more to rest from the days you were practicing with Jeno. You sigh deeply. You don't know how it's going to be from now on since you can't dance with him anymore. And now, you got another problem on your back. Sofia. Something you must take a decision or she will prejudice him, but to be honest, you don't even know what to do.
You take your cellphone wanting to leave these thoughts aside. You smile seeing that a message was already waiting for you.
-Good morning ❤️ call me when you wake up. – You read the message Jeno sent you two hours ago.
"Uhm... What does he wants, ugh?" You wonder chuckling, excited for it. Biting your lip, you click on his name, calling him. A few rings later, he picks it up.
-Good morning, sleeping beauty. – He says and you chuckle.
-Good morning, prince. Your princess is still on bed. – You joke making him laugh. His husky voice bringing butterflies to your belly.
-Sleepyhead. Maybe a kiss can make you get up. – He jokes back and you turn around on the bed. Your feet swing in the air as the feeling of talking with your (fake) boyfriend sends your sleep away.
-I think it would make me want to drag you to the bed with me. – You let it out in automatic, but a second later you realize what you said and your cheeks fluster in a red color. – I-I mean, not in like that way. Just because I want to sleep more. – You say and you can hear him laughing on the other side.
-If you wanna drag me to the bed, I don't mind it. - He jokes as an ambiguous giggle leaves his mouth. Your head plops on the pillow by the embarrassment.
-Don't tease meee! Stop! - You say with a muffled voice.
-I just wanted to see your face right now. You must so be red. It's when you get the cutest. – He says and you smile shyly.
-A-Anyway, is there a particular reason you asked me to call you? – You ask.
-Yeah! So, I want to know if you would like to have lunch in my mom's house today. It's her birthday. We do that every year. – Jeno says and you widen your eyes.
-Her birthday? Of course I would. Are you sure I can go? – You ask feeling a little taken aback.
-She called you herself. – He says and a discharge of happiness fills you inside. Comparing with the first days when you met his mom, she seems to be a lot more open to you now than before and that makes you relieved if someday you really date Jeno.
-Really?? Omg! Yes! I'll be there. Uhm... what time should I show up? – You ask and Jeno smiles seeing you so excited.
-I'm gonna leave in some minutes. The party starts at 11am, but I can give you a ride. – He says shrugging. You take your cellphone away from your ear to check the time and bite your lips.
-Uhm... but in still in bed. I don't know if I can get ready in time. I want to look pretty to your mom. – You say and Jeno laughs.
-You are always pretty. – He jokes and you giggle.
-I'm seriooous! – You say and he rolls his eyes smiling. – Is it okay if I go by myself in an hour and I meet you there? – You say.
-Yes, it's alright. See you there. – He says and you smile.
-See you later. Bye, handsome. – You joke and he chuckles.
-Bye, gorgeous. – He hangs up.
Dropping your cellphone on the bed, you stomp the mattress excitedly already looking forward for the lunch today, but suddenly, a thought crosses your mind making you gasp. "Omg. It's her birthday. I must buy something for her." You think biting your nails. Getting up from the bed in a jump, you start to think which gift you could give to her. You take a quick shower and go to your wardrobe to choose something to wear. "Uhm... nothing looks really good to go to this lunch. But I think I don't need to overdress today. It's just Jeno, his mom, Yu and me. Well, I think this shirt is kinda cute. With this skirt." You say putting it in front of your body and looking at the mirror. You shrug and take it with you to the bathroom.
Not taking too long to get ready, you leave the house, first stopping by a commercial center to look for a gift. "What would she like...?" You say looking at the store windows. Trying to remember about something she wore when you were at her house, a particular object comes to your mind. A hairclip. Jeno's mom wore one every time you went to her house. One different from the other, so she probably likes hairclips. Not losing time, you run to a jewelry and ask the attendant about them. The girl shows you plenty of them.
-Wow... they are beautiful. – You say and the girl smiles.
-Is there something in specific you would like to look? – She asks and you think.
-That one. – You point at a hairclip inside the showcase and the girl nods. Giving it to you, you know it's just perfect for her. A gold plated hairclip with some blue rocks. – I'm gonna take this one. Can you wrap it for a gift, please? – You say an the girl nods. "I hope I have money to pay for that." You joke mentally.
After buying the gift, you decide to also bring something to help on the lunch. You buy a box of macarons, which is Yu's favorite sweet and that they also like, and a cake. Now everything is ready and you can finally take the bus and go.
-Jeno! Did you take that sauce I asked you? – A woman asks aggressively mixing the food in the pan.
-I'm getting there, aunt! – Jeno says running through the house. – Here! – He says handing the sauce to her.
-Perfect. – She says and Jeno quickly goes to the fridge to take the drinks.
-Son, can you get me that tray up there, please? – His mom asks and Jeno lets go of the cups to take the tray for her. Looking from the door, Yu sighs heavily with her plush dog in her hands.
-Brother... Do you wanna play with me? – Yu asks and Jeno glances at her chuckling.
-Sorry, Yu. I can't right now. I'm helping mom. – He says filling the cups and putting it all on another tray. Yu pouts stomping her feet.
-I'm bored. Nobody gives me attention. You should have called Y/n. She would want to play with me. – She says with her arms crossed.
-Yu, do you not know Y/n is coming today? – Jeno's mom asks while preparing the food and Yu looks at her fast with her mouth open in surprise.
-Whaaaa! Is Y/n sis coming? – She asks with a wide smile in the cutest way possible. Jeno chuckles, taking the tray to go outside.
-She must arrive anytime soon, Yu. – He says and Yu starts to jump excitedly.
Suddenly, Jeno hears the doorbell ringing and a smile appears in his lips, but with all those drinks in his hands, it would be a little hard to check the door.
-Yu, look! It must be Y/n. Go and greet her! Ask her to get in. – Jeno says and Yu rushes to the door.
-Y/n sis came! Y/n sis came! – She shouted while running with her toy in her arms. With a little difficulty, she goes on her tip toes and turns the doorknob. – Sis! Do you want to play with m... - Yu's phrase fades away as she looks at the unknown girl standing outside. – Uhm... you're not sis... - She says and the girl looks down opening a smile.
-Oh my! Is that you, Yu? Look how much you've grown! You are so cute now! – The girl says and Yu slowly takes two steps away from the door, hiding behind her toy.
-Who are you...? I don't know you. – She says and the girl knees down looking at her in the eyes.
-You know me, but you don't remember me. I held you when you were juuust a baby. This little. – She says showing her the size with her hands. – My name is Sofia. – She says and Yu presses her eyebrows together in a confused expression.
-Sofia...? – She takes another step away. – You have the same name as the bad sis... - She whispers to herself.
-Yu! Why are you taking so long? Call her to come in! – Jeno shouts from afar walking closer to the door, finding it weird the way Yu is standing in front of the door. Jeno finally gets there and his eyes widen in surprise. A bad surprise.
-Hellooo! Am I too late? – Sofia says excitedly and Jeno closes his face seriously. Yu hides behind his legs, peeking at her on the entrance.
-What are you doing here? – He asks in a low tone. His eyes almost burning her alive.
-What do you mean? Do you think I wouldn't come to visit you mom on her birthday after so long? Of course I wouldn't forget. – She says trying to enter, but Jeno rests his arm on the wall, forbidding her from coming in.
-She doesn't want to see you. You can go now. – He says, but she pushes his arm, getting in the house. – Sofia! – He yells, but she knows the way very well to the garden.
Jeno's family is reunited in tables eating and drinking. Sofia shows up there and the family spots her. Their expression changing one by one, surprised by her presence. Whispers fill the place as the people start to gossip between themselves. "Is this that girl when Jeno was...", "Did Jeno invited her this year? I thought they were over.", "How does she have the audacity of showing up here?". The thoughts were many, but no one dared to say a thing. Before she could start anything else, she feels a hand pulling her by the wrist.
-Ouch, ooouch! Easy, boy. – She says as Jeno snorts dragging her out of there through the house.
-Go before my mom sees you. – He says almost at the door again, but she gets rid of him.
-Leaving before wishing her a happy birthday? No way! – She says giggling.
-I'm not kidding. Go. – He says firmly.
Inside his chest, his heart was beating fast. He didn't expect her to do such thing. After many years, he always celebrated his mom's birthday without her showing up. She never sent a single message, but now she decides to appear. Even thought it's being so long, it doesn't exclude the fact that they would never forgive her for what she did. And he knows there are two people who couldn't see Sofia there. His mom and you.
-What. Is she doing. Here? – It's over. That tone of voice he hasn't heard for a long time. Jeno turns around to just verify the obvious. It was his mom, and her gaze had so much anger that even he was surprised.