Third person point of view
Christian glanced at the clock. " You are staying for lunch right ? " " Yep ". " Then let me quickly make something ". Christian stood up walking to the kitchen. " Make yourself comfortable ". Oliver blinked and instead followed Christian to the kitchen. " You can cook ? " " Just some dishes. The simple ones ".
" Wow. I didn't guess that ". Christian smiled. " Can I help you then ? I will just assist you. I really want to taste your cooking ". Christian chuckled. " That is some pressure now ". " No way. I am not even a proper chef so what is there to worry about ? " Oliver smiled and washed his hands. Christian shook his head and took out all the main ingredients he wanted.
He went to the mart first thing in the morning so he had everything. " What are you planning on making ? " " Some lasagna and broccoli side dish ". Oliver's eyebrows shot up. " You said simple ? " Christian chuckled. " I made them a few times so I have some confidence ". Oliver nodded. " Fine. What do you want me to do ? "
Christian gave the vegetables that have to be washed and cut. Oliver quickly got to work and did it while Christian started with the lasagna. They unexpectedly worked in harmony and finished cooking in no time. They sat down at the table, side by side. " You seem quite talented to me ". Oliver gave him a side eyed glance. Christian smiled and still remained modest.
" I really don't know much ". Oliver laughed. Christian put the food on both of their plates. Oliver blew on it and took a bite. He closed his eyes, savoring the taste. It really came out well. " Really tasty ". " Thank you ". Both the dishes were tasty and Oliver ate well. He liked them. Christian felt happy to see Oliver enjoying the food and ate it too.
They put the dishes away once they were done. Oliver looked up at Christian. " Are there any gloves ? " " You don't need to clean them. I will take care of it later ". " It is fine ". Christian shook his head. Oliver could only let go. They sat in the living room again. Christian's phone rang and he picked it up. " Excuse me ". He went aside to pick it up.
Oliver took out his phone and replied to some messages. He turned to see Christian talking on the phone with a frown. He wondered if there was a problem. Christian hung up and came back. He looked fine but Oliver was a bit concerned. " Did something happen ? " " Not really. Just some things related to the hospital. No need to worry ". Oliver nodded.
He hesitated a bit. " So... it is fixed right ? I will tell my parents about it. I have plans to go to them today ". Christian nodded. " Sure. I will also talk to my parents and let's see what they say ". " I will keep you updated ". " Done. Me too ". They just chatted for a while and Oliver stood up to leave. His parents' house was a bit far from there.
So he decided to leave early. " Drive carefully ". Oliver nodded. " Bye ". Christian waved and watched as he drove away. He went back inside and sat on the couch. He threw his head back and looked at the ceiling. He removed his glasses and rubbed between his eyebrows. He closed his eyes and rested for a while.
He was a bit impulsive, at the same time, also pondered about everything. So he didn't think twice before taking the decision. He put his glasses back on and picked up his phone. He called Jacob. " Hello brother~ " Jacob was only 2 years younger than him but he was more like a kid than Oliver. Christian smiled at his own thoughts.
" What will you say if I tell you I want to get married ? " " You can't play pranks on me ". " What if I tell you I really mean it ? " There was silence on the other side. " Fuck. You are not joking ?! " " No ". There was a scream on the phone. But it sounded a bit away. Christian shook his head. Jacob came back on the phone.
His voice was a bit loud and shaky. " Is your date really that good ? " " Yes ". " Holy shit ". " Jacob ". " Sorry. No more cursing. Got it. But I am really shocked right now ! " His voice was slowly getting louder. Christian sighed. Jacob asked again. " So you really decided to do it ? " " How many times do I repeat myself ? "
" Alright. Don't get angry. Then come home right away. I wish I could fly. I want to see you face to face right away ". " Is it that urgent ? " " YES ! IT IS ! Quick. Come home ". Jacob hung up directly. Christian rolled his eyes. He wondered how his sister in law was putting up with this guy. He went to his room to change his clothes.
He put on a shirt and walked out with his car keys. He walked out and drove out to go to his parents' house too. On the other side, Oliver reached and walked to the door. He rang the bell and stood back. His father opened the door. Oliver gave him a bear hug as soon as he saw him. His father laughed and hugged him back.
" You lost weight again ". " Dad. I am very good and very healthy ". His father laughed and they sat down on the couch. His mother walked out of the bedroom and sat on the other side of Oliver. " How are you doing ? " She pinched his cheek. Oliver frowned and pulled away. He hugged his father.
" Your wife is bullying me as soon as she sees me ". His father laughed without saying anything. His mother clicked her tongue. " What brought you back ? You don't come even when you have time these days ". Oliver smiled cutely. " How can you say that ? I really don't have much time. I have to help with the restaurant too so I am very packed ".
His mother sneered and rubbed his head. Oliver laughed. " And how is it going with that guy ? " Oliver's smile faded a little. " I actually came to talk about that ". " So ? " " I just met him this morning ". His parents looked at each other and then at him. " I decided to marry him ". They were both shocked at his words.
Oliver gulped and waited for them to digest it. His mother squinted her eyes and gave him a once over. " Are you playing games with me ? " Oliver rolled his eyes. He expected their suspicions. " No mom. I really mean it. He also said he will talk to his family and let me know ". His mother frowned.
" How come you are interested now ? There is no need to do it in such a haste. I want you to settle down, not compromise ". Oliver hugged her arm. " I know mom. I am really not saying it at the spur of the moment. I met him a few times now and he really is a nice person. We talked about it and agreed on marriage ".
She let out a breath and looked at her husband. Oliver also turned to his father. " What do you say dad ? " " If you think it is the right thing to do then do as you please. You are not an impulsive kid ". Oliver turned to his mother. She furrowed her eyebrows. " Let us parents meet first and then we can decide ".
Oliver chuckled and nodded. " Let's do as you say ". " You want anything to eat ? " His mother asked, standing up. " Are there any fruits ? " " Apples ? " Oliver nodded. His mother went to chop them for him. Oliver took out his phone and saw Christian left a message.
Christian : I am also going to my parents' house.
Oliver : All the best. Call me once you are done. I am done here.
-MG