"Shouldn't I get to know your parents?" Kevin asked on their walk back from the dog park. It had been on his mind for some time. He didn't have his own to worry about anymore. But it wasn't like he would say to his wife, Mel, that he was an adult orphan. It was just new to him, and he wanted to be in her parents' good graces. Although she'd never mentioned them. And he hadn't thought about it until now. "Shouldn't they know you got married?"
"Oh, Dad doesn't care." She shrugged. "And my mom, well, she's in California on her fifth marriage, so we really haven't kept in contact for a long time."
"Does your dad live in town?" Kevin looked at her blankly. This was the first time she'd spoken of him. He felt he needed to take notes.
"He used to be a welder, then a mechanic. He's the one who got me into lawn mowers growing up. I had kind of a summer business when I was in middle school.
"You've been mowing that long?" Kevin winced.
"Well, you never asked," she shrugged.
"Yeah, I guess not." He knew he should change the subject. "So did you talk to Nori anymore about moving in next door?"
"I tried. I dunno. I know she's got a lot to deal with, with Jared."
"Jared?" Kevin looked at her as if this was something he didn't know.
"Kev, you know, he's got issues?" She squinted back as if he should know. He was Jared's best friend. They'd even worked together for awhile at the University.
"I swear, I didn't really know. I mean, he never talked about it with me. We just, you know. We're friends." Kevin looked at her as if it wasn't a big deal, but he could tell in her eyes that it was a big deal.
He sighed with a smile, "Hey, how about we invite your dad over to dinner sometime?"
Mel didn't say anything at first, but finally after they got home and settled in, she said she guessed it would be all right.
Geez, fifth marriage...how come the mom didn't get tired of being married??
ReplyDeleteUau, it really is hard to conceive. 5 marriages:-)
DeleteOh, I have a co-worker who has been married that many times. I guess she always finds the wrong guy. Some, might say it's a rut. But she is a wonderful supervisor.
DeleteThat sounds good
ReplyDeleteGreat story
ReplyDeleteI love how naturally this conversation flows, it really captures the small, honest moments of getting to know someone’s past and family. It feels intimate and real, like I’m walking alongside them.
ReplyDeleteUy me dejaste con la intriga. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteWooo really interesting, now I need to know more!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your nice story
I hope the weather is better there, here is sunny now and we have a good temperature (not too hot but not too cold either)
My house is a mess, but step by step it feels more like a home each day
Thanks for your friendship, I really appreciate it ♡
Very interesting story 😊
ReplyDeletehola
ReplyDeleteme he quedado alucinada con cinco matrimonios, pero si las cosas no encajan es mejor dejar pasar a la persona
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Kevin is right, Mel should tell her parents that she is married.
ReplyDeleteI love the subtle tension in this scene — it’s quiet but layered with emotion. 💭💛
ReplyDeleteKevin’s thought process is so relatable: wanting to connect with his wife’s family, while also navigating his own feelings as an adult orphan. That mix of curiosity, caution, and care makes him feel very human. The line “Shouldn’t they know you got married?” carries a lot of weight — it’s simple, but it reveals longing, responsibility, and a touch of vulnerability all at once.
The way you weave his inner reflections with the dialogue creates depth, making readers invested in both the characters and their relationships.
Thanks for reading. Thank you for your insightful comment ❤️
DeleteHi, thanks for the chapter, as always it's a pleasure to read you, greetings
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