Chapter 69

"Take it easy, son. Maybe the pressure was too much on her side, and that was the only way she knew how to handle it. Maybe she will return, son, and you two will patch things up." His father comforted him.

"But I can't just fold my arms and wait when there is no sign that she will return, father. The embarrassment will be too much if I put this on hold any longer. I will take care of the cancellation of the wedding."

"Do what you think is right, son. We trust you." His mother nods her head, and Deep nods too, faking a very weak, small smile that doesn't last a sec. "Okay, let's have a small talk. You and I." His dad adds

"Sure." I let go of his hand, and they excused themselves to have the man-to-man talk on the balcony.

"So, Gia." His mother calls after the gentlemen disappear from our sight, and I turn to her, fear consuming me.

"Ma'am?" I call.

"How long have you known my son?" She asks.

"Two weeks, ma'am." I say it without hesitati