6. Am I Crazy

"Calvin, where are you going this time?" she asked.

The woman reading a book in the living room immediately rebuked her when she found her son about to leave the house before eating dinner. He knew that his son had not yet arrived home an hour, and he intended to go back without asking him first.

"I have to go to the hospital, Ma."

Diana turned her head. Lowering the reading glasses she was wearing, the woman reached for a cup filled with chamomile tea that was available on the table. While sipping it slowly, Diana asked her son again. "Hospital? Who's sick?"

"My future wife, Ma," Mario said casually, which made Diana choke hard. The woman was tapping her chest because of the pain. "What did you say? Your future wife? You're not kidding, are you?"

Diana bombarded her son with many questions. He was made to think hard after hearing what Mario had said earlier. "Don't mess with Mama, son," said the woman.

Mario chuckled lazily. Choosing to approach, the man took a sitting position right beside his mother. Grabbing her wrist, he held it gently.

"I'm not playing games, Ma. I really want to visit my future wife and future children."

Diana's eyes widened. She pushed Mario's hand away to take the thick book he was reading, and then the woman threw it on the child's body.

"Calvin! Are you crazy? What do you mean by that? Don't say you impregnated someone's child!"

Mario's shoulders slumped down. He knew for sure that his mother would be angry and even disappointed if she heard what would told after this.

"Long story, Mom."

"Mama has plenty of time to hear all your explanations. So it's true, you've impregnated someone's child?"

Mario nodded resignedly.

"You naughty boy!" This time Diana took her hand, pinched, and even hit Mario's arms alternately. He was also angry because his son had taken actions beyond the limits that he had never expected. "Mama is disappointed with you, Calvin. How can you do something stupid like this? Then which woman did you sleep with? Have you apologized to her family? You have to be responsible! Mama will complain about what you did to Papa."

Mario scratched the back of his neck that didn't itch. Confused, he explained that the mother would not continue to be emotional like now.

"Ma, listen to me first. I don't have much time to explain now. I told you before, I have to go to the hospital immediately to visit. But, so that Mama isn't curious, I'll tell you, the woman I'm pregnant with is the girl I used to I used to like it when I was at school. Mama remembers Aurorae that I often tell you about, doesn't she?"

Diana thought for a moment, then nodded. "You mean Aurorae, that girl you had a crush on from school days, right? What you've told me is that she's currently forgetting you. So, now does she remember your past?"

Mario shook his head.

"Aurorae doesn't remember one bit, Ma."

"Then how did you two get in touch even to this extent?"

Mario sighed. It is difficult to explain to his mother. "As I said before, Ma. It's too long to tell right now. I promise, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow I will explain everything to Papa and Mama. What is certain, in the near future I will marry him. For that, I ask one more time, Mama agrees , right?"

Diana shook her head. Dizzy himself saw his son's behavior that he could not guess. But no matter what, knowing that Mario loves Aurorae so much and now can marry her, Diana will give her blessing. Whatever is the best origin and for the son's happiness, he will support it.

"What can Mama do now? How could Mama also forbid you from marrying a woman you are clearly pregnant with, Calvin! You are not a bad mother."

Mario smiled broadly. Diana hugged him tightly. He never stopped saying thanks and gratitude to the woman who had given birth to him. "Mama is the best. Then, I'll go first. Just pray that everything goes well, Ma. In the near future I will give you a son-in-law and grandson."

Diana chuckled before letting her son go. Once again, she pinched Mario's waist until the man groaned in pain. Glad to see his behavior that looks relaxed, as if without the slightest burden.

Meanwhile, Mario arrived at the hospital and headed straight for Aurorae's room. Once inside, he found the woman sitting on the bed while reading something from her tablet.

"Good evening, Aurorae," said Mario.

The man stepped forward. He was putting first a box containing food that he deliberately brought. Before entering the room, the man also asked the nurse on duty whether Aurorae was allowed to eat food from outside.

"Gosh, Mario. Why don't you just bother bothering me?"

Ignoring Aurorae's words, Mario just smiled. The man then took out the fish and chips and the food box he had brought. Carrying it, he approached the position where Aurorae was lying.

"I'll just grumble later," said Mario. The man sat right next to Aurorae. He was handing food to the woman. "Now, let's have dinner. The nurse said you haven't had dinner yet."

Aurorae chuckled. Looking lazy, the woman then replied. "I'm not hungry. After all, who would want to eat a gift from you."

Mario smiled again. It's nice to see Aurorae's expression when she's annoyed. It was hard for the woman to refuse, even though Mario knew very well that fish and chips were Aurorae's favorite food. He confirmed this menu to Raphael before deciding to buy it.

"Are you sure you don't want to try it? I bought this food at Chiltern Firehouse. Not to mention, I ordered premium potatoes with mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese on purpose."

Aurorae gulped. Trying not to be tempted to hear Mario explain the food he likes so much.

"You seriously don't want to try it? Your self-esteem won't drop Aurorae even if you eat what I gave you this time. For God's sake, this fish and chips is still hot. It's delicious if you eat it right away."

Mario took his hand. Grab a potato and dip it in the mayonnaise that was on the fish skewers. Take it slowly into your mouth. Deliberately annoys Aurorae with her behavior.

It was hard for Aurorae to hold back. But his defense had to collapse when he saw Mario, who deliberately kept teasing him. Without saying much, he grabbed the food box in Mario's hands. Then he ate it without caring about the triumphant look the man in front of him showed.

"I'll help feed you," Mario offered.

"You don't have to! I'm not a child," Aurorae said bluntly.

"Don't be stubborn, Aurorae. Your hand is on an IV. If you move a lot, it will bleed. Besides, even if I take one bite, it won't change the taste of the food, right?"

Aurorae sighed in annoyance. In the end, according to what Mario said. The woman gave up when Mario fed her the food until it was finished.

The feud did not end there. Aurorae was even more annoyed when she discovered that Mario would sleep with her at the hospital tonight.

He had tried various ways to get rid of the man. But it feels useless. Her father even called her to tell her that he had ordered Mario to accompany Aurorae to the hospital and take her home the next day.

While continuing to make a sullen face, Aurorae tried to close her eyes. Meanwhile, Mario couldn't stop laughing at how the woman beside him seemed annoyed by his presence.

"Don't be angry or hate me too much like that, Aurorae. I'm afraid, in the future you'll even chase me."

"Do not dream!" Aurorae snapped. "Stop your rambling, Mario. I want to take a break right now. If you still want to talk, you better go outside."

He smiled. According to him, the man let Aurorae sleep. After 30 minutes, after making sure the beautiful woman was fast asleep, he helped pull the blanket. Leaning against the side of the bed,

Mario chose to lay his head right next to Aurorae's hand. While gently stroking the woman's hand, he slowly closed his eyes until he soon fell asleep.

Meanwhile, Aurorae, pretending to be asleep, opened her eyes again. She was watching Mario, who looked soundly next to his hand.

"Somehow, I feel familiar seeing your face when you sleep like this, Mario," Aurorae said almost in a whisper. "But that seems impossible. You two are so different. Besides, Calvin isn't as annoying as you are!"

Aurorae brought up her one free hand. Massaging his temples, he sounded cursing to himself. "My God, what kind of destiny is this. Am I crazy? I'm going to marry that annoying guy who's currently sleeping next to me? What will my household become then."