Chapter 229
Chapter 229:
“It didn’t sound like a joke,” I said, shrugging indifferently.
“But you are joking, right p>
“Not this time p>
I shook my head, playing along.
“I love how close you two are p>
Nanay Emily handed each of us a glass of orange juice, her expression tender.
“Thank you, Nanay,” I replied, accepting my drink.
“At this point, we’re practically sisters, Nanay p>
“We’re like siblings,” I murmured, raising an eyebrow at Craig.
“Wait, I’m a girl too! Don’t forget that,” he shot back with a quick smile, raising his eyebrows.
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀
“Maybe in your dreams p>
Nanay Emily and I shared a knowing laugh while Craig threw me a dramatic look, exaggerating for effect.
“I love it when you call me Señorita. I wish I could pretend I didn’t need ya. But every touch is ooh-la-la-la. It’s true la-la-la p>
“Ohh, I should be running. Ohh, you keep me coming for ya p>
It was the song “Señorita” by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
“Wait. Was that a little preview of what you’re planning to perform in the United States next week p>
“Mom? Rian p>
I turned and saw my sister and my mother-in-law approaching us, both clapping with wide smiles.
“What brings you here p>
“Actually, I wanted to invite you to lunch. I even texted Craig this morning, and he told me you’d decided to close the studio today so you could focus on training for your competition in the United States p>
“Yes, Mom, we still have some steps to polish. And if you’re thinking about lunch, I can make something for you p>
“Oh no, darling, that won’t be necessary. You don’t have to worry about that at all. We’ve already got lunch sorted. Nanay Emily is in the kitchen preparing everything right now p>
“You’re joking, right? Daniel didn’t even show up p>
“I know he wasn’t here, and that’s okay. He’s not the reason we came p>
Her smile softened as she turned toward her daughter.
“We just wanted to spend time with you,” she said, giving me a kiss on the cheek. “And honestly, we caught a bit of your performance earlier. Every move you made looked incredibly confident and, well, a little sexy p>
“Thank you. That means a lot p>
“What about me?” Craig asked, putting on an exaggerated pout.
“You’re impressive too, Craig p>
“Ah, thank you, Mrs. Kelley. I know I’m pretty good,” he replied with so much pride that both women burst out laughing.
“You know, I’ve been thinking about going with you when you head to the United States next week p>
“Wait, really, Mrs. Kelley p>
“Absolutely. I’ve always been your biggest fan p>
“Thank you, Mom,” I replied, hugging her again.
“No need to thank me, darling. Now, can we see the full routine from start to finish p>
“Of course,” Craig and I responded at the same time.
Before we could get into position, Nanay Emily hurried over with a pitcher of juice and sat down beside Rian.
“Ready to start?” Craig asked, looking at me.
I nodded quickly, and he tapped the screen to start the music.