Chapter 20

“Don’t be ridiculous, Mom! Why would I kiss my wife in front of you?”

“Why not? There's nothing wrong with it. Besides, next time you'll be kissing each other in front of the altar and many people.”

“But…” Semion objected. “We're not really in the mood for what you're suggesting right now. And besides, there's a minor here!” He pointed to Luca.

“I'll cover his eyes.” Valentina quickly covered Luca's eyes.

“Hey! I'm not a child anymore! I want to see it too!”

Semion furrowed his brow. “Seriously? Are you all really going to make us kiss here and now?”

“Son,” Semion's father spoke seriously. “Just do it and be done with it already. So we can peacefully eat and leave. Give them what they're asking for; it's not a big deal.”

“Right, right,” Valentina agreed. “Besides, with your history as a playboy, doing this basic thing shouldn't be hard.”

“I've changed,” Semion insisted. “You know what? I love my wife even if we don't want to do what you're telling us to do---hmp!”

With that, Semion's