#243 “Meeting Your Mother Feels Like A Big Deal.”

As the plane soared through the sky towards Minnesota, Alexander couldn’t shake off his nerves. He fidgeted in his seat, constantly adjusting his tie and checking his phone. Sophia couldn’t help but find his behavior amusing.

“Relax, Alex,” she chuckled, nudging him gently. “You’re acting like you’re about to face a firing squad.”

Alexander let out a nervous laugh. “I can’t help it. Meeting your mother feels like a big deal.”

Sophia smiled reassuringly. “Hey, she’s going to love you. Just be yourself.”

“Yeah, but what if she doesn’t?” Alexander’s worry was palpable.

“Silly,” Sophia said, squeezing his hand. “Trust me, my mother has a knack for putting people at ease. Besides, I have a feeling she’s going to have a lot of fun messing with you.”

Alexander looked at her with wide eyes. “Wait, what do you mean by that?”

Sophia laughed. “Oh, don’t worry. It’s nothing bad. She just likes to test people to see how they handle themselves.”

“Well, I hope I pass the test,” Alexander said, a hint of apprehension in his voice.

be fine,” Sophia reassured him with a smile. “Just remember

grinned. “With you by my side, how can I

the flight continued, Sophia and Alexander engaged in light-hearted banter, sharing stories and reminiscing about their journey together. The hours flew by quickly, and soon they

She placed a comforting hand on his arm.

smile. “Thanks, love. I don’t know what

to pick them up. As they approached

mother exclaimed, enveloping Sophia in a warm hug. “And you

his hand with a nervous smile. “Yes,

nonsense. Just call me Linda. Now, let’s get going. I can’t wait to hear all

they followed her mother to the car. This was going to be an interesting visit

time in peppering them with questions about their journey and their plans for their visit. Alexander did his

nostalgia. It had

beautiful, “Sophia remarked, gazing out of the

think so, darling. It’s good to have you

would react to Alexander and if she would approve of their relationship. Despite her

aroma of home-cooked

mother said, gesturing towards the living room.

the couch, Sophia’s mother returned with a tray of snacks and drinks. She sat down

began, fixing him with a curious gaze. “What went wrong with your first marriage to my daughter that

direct question, exchanging a quick glance with Alexander, who looked

began, his voice remaining steady despite the unexpected line of questioning. “It’s true that Sophia and I were married once before. Our first marriage ended because… Well, because I was young and foolish. To be honest, it was

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