"Not yet, but my mom is aware of Yhuan. When they get home I will introduce Yhuan to them as my boyfriend. "
Susan nodded and smiled, happy that Aila has the intention to introduce Yhuan to her family.
"Where are they? Who is with you in your house?"
Aila thought of saying some bits of facts rather than giving out entire lies.
"My father works in the capital, while my mom helps him out with some work while she also sells some clothes. I stay with some relatives at home"
Her father actually works at the capital, he is in charge of the nations' infrastructure projects, and her mother is the designer and CEO of Athena a luxury brand that is Gucci level. These details are something she is not at a luxury to divulge as of the moment.
"Ah really? Where in the capital? We also have relatives there so they can help him find a better job."
Susan was sincerely offering some hopes for Aila, unknowingly she is speaking with the princess, a favored princess of the king.
"Thank you, Aunt Susan, I will keep that in mind."
The three spent the Sunday chatting and eating, it seems like Susan is on her way to recovery. She was happy to spend the time with Yhuan and his mom. It was something she truly misses, a mother figure to talk with and heed advice from.
It was almost six in the evening when Aila decided to head home, Yhuan again walked her to the bus stop. They walked hand in hand all the way to the bus stop; Aila's heart was full of contentment it warmed her from within.
"Why did you choose Love as our term of endearment?"
Yhuan is curious about Aila's choice; he wanted to understand her woman more.
"You do not like it?"
Yhuan frowned at her question.
"I like it, I really do… I'm just curious, if just in case you really love me, that's why chose it"
"Hahaha, nice try, Well I just find it sweet and sincere; I've always thought that in the future in case I'll have a boyfriend that's what I want to call him"
"So, Am I really your boyfriend?"
Yhuan's eyes were full of hope.
Aila smiled at Yhuan.
"Didn't we agree to a deal? Take this as a rehearsal; let's see where it will take us."
As the days passed, the two of them were happy together and Yhuan's mother gradually recovered and was released from the hospital.
In the days that followed, Aila saw Yhuan's true nature; protective, sweet, understanding, good sense of humor, family-oriented, and affectionate.
Aila couldn't think of anything more, because she felt like she was very lucky to have someone like Yhuan. To add on top of that is his ruggedly good looks.
After two weeks, Susan's recovery was tremendous that she can already walk without assistance. To sum it up the two have accomplished their mission; to make Yhuan's mother happy while she was recovering in the hospital.
"It's time to go home Aunt Susan, please don't force yourself in doing house chores and always eat nutritious food to recover fast."
"I wouldn't want you to worry about me, my beautiful daughter-in-law. I promise to take care of myself more." She smiled sweetly at Aila.
"Love, please be home safe; I'll see you in school tomorrow."
"Okay Love" Yhuan kissed Aila's head.
Watching the mother and son in front of her, she has no other reason for them to continue pretending, she needs to end the pretend deal tomorrow.
Yhuan and Aila agreed to meet at lunchtime at the canteen they frequently ate at. After her class she went to the canteen outside the school, she looked around and surprisingly Yhuan was not there yet. It was unlikely for him to be late like this, but Aila did not take it to heart, she went ahead and entered the canteen.
She decided to review for her quiz for her next class. She was seated at the corner booth; the view of her face was obstructed by the papers she was reading. Her long hair was tied up in a high ponytail, while she wore a simple teal blue off shoulder gypsy blouse and white denim low rise skinny jeans. She chose this casual-chic style, which was comfortable for her.
Her posture was perfect as always even if she's sitting alone and reading her notes, her legs are crossed with one foot slightly swinging as she was reading. She was enjoying her peaceful reading when she suddenly overheard two students talking at the booth in front of her.
"Bro, have you heard of the hot chic from the public administration department?" One of the guys asked; he was skinny and scruffy looking.
"Hmm, are you talking about Aila Rodriguez? Dang, that girl is so fine, she's the prettiest face on the campus and her body is to die for" The other guy answered with his eyes burning with lust as he was imagining Aila.
"Ramon said he's got the girl" the scruffy guy grinned.
"Ramon, is he the one from the accounting department?" The other guy could not believe this gossip, how could Ramon get the hot chic? He was scratching his stubbles and further babbled.
"That idiot is really sharp; he just gets to bed with all the hot chics here in school."
They were chortling the kind that, Aila despise the most. Her ears are already ringing with what she heard, but she still did not want to interfere just yet, harmless rumors shared by idiots, she can live with this. She was doing her best to control the anger that flooded her veins as she tapped her pen on the table.
"Exactly, I heard from Ramon at the gym earlier that Aila is indeed luscious, she looks innocent and pure but she's a minx in the bedroom."
"Oh my freaking Goat! That mother f*ck*r hit the jackpot! "They were loud enough that people started to chat amongst themselves about the rumor they started.
Aila could no longer bear to hear her name be slandered she was filled with rage; she slammed the table as she stood proudly, and walked closer to them, her eyes is fuming with rage.
All eyes were on her, but the foul-mouthed duo still spouted nonsense.
"Dude, the vixen is here; she's really hot maybe Ramon won't mind sharing her with us."
The moment the scruffy dude finished what he said, his front tooth went flying out of his mouth because of a strong punch that came his way.
Aila was lost for words, it was Yhuan!