Both his Mum and Dad were really sweet to me. They asked me basic questions about me and we had dinner.
I still had no conversation with his brother though. He was silent throughout. Only answering questions his parents asked.
The food was delicious.
I offered to help his Mom with the dishes.
"You are a nice girl, Stella.
Thankyou for being there for my son.
We are hardly here with him. He is here alone with his brother. I really like that he found you. He chose the right one."
Just a second. What did she say at the last? HE CHOSE THE RIGHT ONE!?
What the hell does she mean by that???
What do I say now???
I just stood there surprised at what she said and trying to find a reply when Mark came to us and said to his mom
"You seem to be enjoying her company Mum, but Can I borrow Stella for some time? I really need to talk to her."
"Ofcourse dear, she's all yours!" she replied.
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS WOMAN THINKING?? WHAT DID HE TELL HER!
I looked at Mark with my lids split as much as they could and my eyeballs ready to bulge out.
He took my hand and we went to his room.
"I am really really sorry for what my mother said to you! Just don't pay attention to what she said.
Did she say something else like that?"
"Why would she say that Mark. Can you explain? You don't bring girls to your home often, right?"
"Um.. You are the first" he said with a little blush on his cheeks and him adorably scratching the back of his head.
"So thats why she thought maybe I was your girlfriend?" I asked.
"Maybe because I told her you are the first one in all these years I have actually feelings for." he blurted shyly.
"WHAT!?" I went as red as a tomato!
I am such a grown up but I still don't know how to react to this!
Maybe you never learn.
"Yeah, Stella. I have fallen for you. Your simplicity, your heart. You are nothing like the girls who would bother me just because I am a doctor or because I looked some what good.
No body has been friends with me like this ever. I admire you. I really like you, Stella."
I went blank.
My brain stopped sending signals.
My mouth couldn't open.
I lost speech.
I stood there silent.
After sometime I tried seeing Mark was expecting some answer.
"Umm.. Mark! This is sudden. I respect your feelings."
I was trying to say something. I don't know the fuck I meant.
Mark saved me by interrupting.
"You don't need to be awkward because of this. I know you have only thought of me as a friend. But I just had to tell you how I felt. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I don't expect you to return the feelings.
I'll wait for you, Stella.
I won't stop trying. I won't give up." he said.
His mom knocked on the door.
Mark opened up.
"Sweetie, I prepared your bed on the ground floor, the room next to the kitchen. You can call if you need anything. I'll be right there for you."
"Auntie, sorry to bother you. I shouldn't stay here. I have to go the hospital tomorrow. I should go back home."
"Oh no dear, you are staying here. The room is prepared for you. You are not leaving today. I won't hear anything.
Mark, tell her."
"Yes, Stella. You are staying. We have to go late tomorrow. I will drop you to your home tomorrow early morning." Mark added.
"Okay"
Guess I am spending the night at Mark's!