After Ivy and Lyle walked out the door, Mrs Gracia immediately pulled Mrs Wilson and made her sit next to her on the couch.
''Tell me honestly. You are trying to set them up right?''
As soon as Mrs Gracia let her words out, everyone gathered around them to listen.
''Hehe... you got me. I really want the two of them to get into a relationship. How nice would it be to have such a sweet daughter in law. Oh my God. Just thinking about it makes me happy.'' Mrs Wilson said as she clapped her hands in excitement.
''Really. Then why don't we take a step further. Let's get them engaged. That's way we can help them get toget-"
''ENGAGED!? NO WAY.'' Mr Gracia burst out in shock and anger.
''What do you mean no way huh? Old man, you better stay away from such business.'' Mrs Gracia stood up and faced her husband very sternly.
''I am not staying away. How can I? My sweetheart is just 17 this year and you are already talking about marrying her off. No way. I don't agree to it. Nah...ah.''
''What marrying her off? I'm just planning to get them engaged. What's so wrong with that? It's not like I'm asking my daughter to marry right away.''
''But... but... What about their feelings? Yeah what about their feelings? What if they both have someone they like already? We can't force our will on them right?''
''Lyle likes her. He said it himself.'' Mr Wilson announced hurriedly. He really wanted to help his son solidate his relationship status.
''And Ivy also seems to like Lyle. Think about it. He is different for her. He can change her back. Isn't this enough proof of her feelings?'' Mrs Gracia wasn't backing down. She too liked Lyle very much. And the thought of being in laws with her bestie was just the cherry on top.
''But... But...''
''No more buts. Anna, do you agree to this engagement?'' Mrs Gracia asked as she held Mrs Wilson's hands in her's.
''Ofcourse yes. I agree. A hundred and ten percent.''
''Emmy, you didn't ask me.'' Mr Wilson said with a scowl.
''Do you dare reject?'' Mrs Wilson said with gritted teeth.
''Ofcourse I accept as well. I also like this ship. How could I not like the choices my live makes.''
''See that's why I didn't ask you.'' Mrs Gracia said as she laughed at his bootlicking ability.
In the room of five, three were extremely happy, one was feeling very low while one was amused.
''Don't you guys think this is too much? This 'engagement', is Ivy learns of it, she is going to push Lyle so far away that you would be able to see your ship sinking.''
''Ah.. that's right. That's useless son of mine couldn't even get her to agree. Let's not push it too far. We will keep this a secret. From both of them.''
''Exactly. Let's just forget this thing.'' Mr Gracia said seeing a ray of hope.
''You wish.'' The Wilson couple as well as Mrs Gracia said at the same time.