Chapter 63—Introduction to Mom

Astrid's POV:

I was too stressed when I came to know about the wish. I have only one, who I love and trust, but the problem is that being with him will not be a good idea. He has a bright future, and however hard we try, marriage is a big job.

I did my work after returning home and I came to know that Charlotte apologized to Noah. She told me herself. But she doesn't have the nerve to call Xander, so she'll rather meet him.

Now, I am waiting for tomorrow, so I can... clarify things.

The next day, I went to college and found Noah waiting for me again.

"Let's bunk the college" I said.

"What? Why?"

"Please"

"Okay" he said and then we went elsewhere.

We went to his hotel as according to him, it was the only safe place.

"Now tell me" he said as we sat down on the couch.

"Noah. I want you to reconsider it"

He looked at me. "I thought we sorted it out"

"Yeah we did. But we... we both can't continue our studies. That'll ruin our relationship.. After marriage. I can't let you not do that, and I know you will not let me"

"I.. I will stop my studies then. I can wait till you complete yours—"

"What? No are you stupid?"

"No. I am serious. Please—"

"But why the hell will you do it?" I said and the atmosphere kind of tensed.

"I just will!" he said.

"Are you stupid!?"

"I will—"

"WHY?"

"Because I can't ruin another life!" he yelled.

Another life?

What does he mean?

"Noah?"

"Jeez, I told you.... I will"

"Then we aren't marrying" I said. He looked at me and then sighed.

"Fine" he said.

I looked at him in shock as I couldn't get myself to believe he right now agreed to not marry me.

"I'm leaving" he said and got up.

"Is it done?" I asked. "Are we done?"

He looked at me with a kind of angry face and leaned down to kiss me. "Shut up" he said.

I looked at him confused. What does he mean? If we aren't done then why did he just agreed to that?

"I can't understand" I said.

He got away and took my face gently in his hands. "Astrid. I love you and I will marry you. Why can't you understand this? Study? That's the last thing you'll want to take as an obstruction! Please don't.. Just don't worry. Please" he said.

I looked at him and then I saw that sincerity in his eyes that you'll very rarely see in anyone.

"How can you be so perfect Noah?" I asked.

He sighed and smiling, sat beside me. "I'm not perfect. Everyone has their flaws"

"I don't see any in you"

"I have. I have so many dark flaws that will make you hate me. And trust me, I'm not gonna tell you that"

I looked at him skeptically. "Huh?"

"You heard me" he said.

"I did. And you don't have any flaws. You're perfect and the most perfect guy"

"Trust me you won't say the same after you know it all"

"I trust you but not on this. I will never ever hate you no matter what happens. Even if you are some evil guy or the villain of my story"

"Really?"

"Do I look like I'm kidding?"

"Nope"

"Then?"

"Okay, Ms. Astrid Young, got it" he said, and I smiled.

I wonder what is his flaw?

What's so dark that he thinks I'll hate him?

I mean... I WILL hate him?

That's so unbelievable.

"Hey" he said pulling me out of my trance.

"H-Hey" I said.

"What happened?"

"Nothing"

"Wondering what's my flaw? You can't imagine" he said.

"Noah I know there is nothing wrong with you and even if it is, it doesn't affect us at all. Okay?"

"Yeah fine"

"You don't believe me"

"I do"

"Oh?"

"Hmm... YES!"

"Okay Noah" I said.

He smiled and pecked my lips. "Let's go"

"Yeah" I replied.

We went to the college because we thought it's not too late. We just said that we were late and hence, nothing suspicious.

After the college, I was quite nervous about taking him to my house.

"Let's go" he said.

He is not nervous?

That's amazing.

I nodded and then we both went to my house. I stopped in front of the door.

"You sure?" I asked him.

He sighed and rang the doorbell.

"I am" he replied.

The door opened, and mom was there. He smiled at her, to which she replied with the same and we went inside.

We were sitting in the living room right now.

"So mom..." I said. "Actually... He..."

"Actually Aunt, we both want your permission to be together. I mean... That way" Noah interrupted.

He is way too straightforward, isn't he?

"Oh.. Ah... Really? Noah?" my mom asked me.

What does she mean by that?

"Yea" I replied.

Noah looked quite sad hearing her reaction. He doesn't know my mom!!

"That's FANTASTIC! I am so happy for you, Astrid. Noah is a very good boy" she said.

I smiled while Noah looked totally shocked.

"Ah... Thanks Aunt" he said.

"Just keep her happy. That's all I expect. You told him about the wish?"

"Yes" I replied.

"Oh good. So, you are ready to marry her at the age of 21?" mom asked.

"Yes" Noah replied.

"That's perfect!" she exclaimed. "So, now I have to go. Bye" she said and went back to kitchen.

I smiled at Noah, and he smiled back. "Together we can go through anything" he said.