They ate their food in silence and when they finished, Carla put away the dishes in the kitchen along with Adele who shooed her away when she offered to do the dishes.
" Go on and meet your Mom baby, you guys have lots of things to talk about. I'll just do the dishes and head home " Adele said, smiling tenderly.
Carla thanked her and left for Georgia's room. She was sitting up, as though she was waiting for her. Carla had hardly settled down comfortably on the bed when her mother spoke.
" So you're getting married " Georgia blurted out.
Carla took a deep breath and nodded " Yes Mom "
Georgia raised a questioning eyebrow " To who? "
Carla sighed " I told you on the phone, Mom. Have you forgotten so quickly? "
" I was sick and words hardly stick in my head " Georgia said, defending herself.
" Was that a real sickness? " Carla asked, eyeing her mother.
Georgia's eyes shot up " Of course! What else could it be if not sickness? Or do you think I was pretending too? "
Carla smiled " Of course not, you were real sick "
Georgia rolled her eyes, she knew her daughter was just humoring her.
" So who are you getting married to? " She asked again, bringing them back to the main subject.
" Liam Blake " Carla replied and sighed again.
Georgia frowned " That name rings a bell "
" That's because I told you about him on the phone! " Carla said, getting exasperated.
Georgia shook her head " No, not even that. I feel like I've heard the name somewhere "
" Really? That's because he's quite famous in the business world " Carla said with a shrug.
Something clicked in Georgia's head and she snapped two fingers as though she remembered what it was.
" Yes that's it! He's quite popular, right? " Georgia asked, wide eyed.
" Yeah, why? " Carla asked with a small frown.
Georgia didn't reply, instead she brought out her phone and started typing on it. A few minutes later, she looked up with wide eyes and turned the screen of the phone to Carla.
" Is this him?! " She asked in shock.
Carla nodded " Yeah it's him "
Georgia sucked in a sharp breath " You're marrying a big man, Carla! "
Carla grimaced, not sharing her excitement " Really? "
" Of course! How did you manage to get a guy like him?! Did you fall for his looks and charms? I heard he's quite notorious " Georgia started to panic.
" Calm down Mom " Carla said, laughing.
Georgia's eyes widened the more " I should calm down?! We're talking about your future, Carla! "
" Mom, calm down and let me explain " Carla coaxed her mother and Georgia eyed her warily.
" Okay little lady, I'm all ears " She said finally.
" I love him, Mom " Carla said dreamily and smiled.
" He has been so good to me and he loves me too " She added.
Georgia huffed " That's it? Even if you're in love with each other, why are you getting married so fast? "
She added " Are you carrying his baby?! " She whispered but it was loud enough for Carla to hear.
She blushed furiously " Oh Mom, stop! " And she laughed.
Georgia raised her eyebrows " If not that, then why are you getting married with little or no notice? "
Carla closed her eyes briefly, praying her Mom would be convinced this time " Mom, we love each other and we've gotten to know each other, so why should we wait any longer and waste our time? "
She added " Besides, I want to carry his baby so bad that I'm dying out of the hunger "
Georgia blinked her eyes " You wish to carry his baby? "
" Of course Mom " Carla answered, smiling.
" Carla, are you sure about this? I'm okay with anything you decide, I just want you to choose the right partner " Georgia said pleadingly.
" Mom, I've never been so sure about the man I want to make my life partner " Carla said softly. Thank goodness for her act, her Mom did buy it and she believed her. So sad everything would have to end two years from now.
As if on cue, her phone rang and it was Liam. She picked it eagerly, her Mom raised her eyebrows in surprise and watched her daughter.
" Hey " She said softly.
" Hi baby, how are you? " He asked from the other end.
" I'm okay, thanks for everything baby " She said sweetly, she needed to reassure her mother that she made the right choice.
If Liam was surprised, he didn't show it and played along with her, he could guessed her Mom was with her.
" You're always welcome, I'm yours forever, you know that " He replied playfully and Carla laughed. She knew he had caught on to her act and decided to play along with her. She was grateful for that.
" How is Mom? " He asked
" She's okay, better than she was before I came so I guess her sickness was just due to the fact that she missed me " Carla replied, laughing. Georgia hit her lightly on the arm.
" She's here with me " She added, still laughing.
" Okay cool, can you put her on the phone? " He asked politely.
Carla informed her mother in a whisper and Georgia collected the phone eagerly. Carla rolled her eyes inwardly, so much for acting all cool and strict.
She watched as her mother got so smitten by Liam's charm. He succeeded in convincing her mother completely that he was right for her. By the time Georgia handed the phone back to her, she was so excited that she started jumping on the bed like a kid.
" Hey " She said into the speaker
" Your Mom is cool Bella, I love her already " Liam said, laughing.
Carla snorted " You think so?! She's quite strict , if you must know "
Of course Georgia heard her and she exclaimed " I'm not! "
" Of course not, Mom, no one said you are! " Carla said sweetly and of course, she was being sarcastic.
Liam laughed from the other end " Let her be, Bella, I think she's cute "
Carla huffed and looked back at her mother " Cute?! You think this old lady is cute?! "
Georgia's eyes widened and she blushed " He think I'm cute?! Whoa, I'm loving him already! " She said excitedly.
Carla rolled her eyes " Thanks for lighting up her mood Liam, I really appreciate it "
" It's nothing baby, I'll arrange for her to come to the wedding " He said thoughtfully.
" For real?! Thanks sweetheart " Carla said softly
" It's nothing, I have to go now. Take care, huh? I love you " He said
" I will, I love you more. Bye honey " Carla said and hung up.