Author POV
The meeting room inside the Watson mansion felt warm, bright, and full of hope.
Both families sat together.... Like fate arranging pieces perfectly.
Celina and Max sat side, fingers brushing yet pretending to look serious.
But their eyes couldn't hide excitement.
The parents talk seriously.
Keizer cleared his throat first.
Keizer : " Jasfer, Jeana... We are very happy with Max and Celina. Truly. "
Jasfer nodded with a rare, soft smile.
Jasfer : " Celina is my treasure. And Max seems capable of keeping her safe and happy. "
Max straightened Insteadly like he heard a military order.
Max : " I promise I'll, sir. "
Celina turned red.
Jeana glanced at serina lovingly.
Jeana : " Our families match. Our children love each other what eles do we need? "
Serina : " Then let's make this official without dragging it too long. "
Everyone looked at each other.
Eyes shining.
The big moment.
Keizer : " After discussion with serina... We have a suggestion. "
Everyone leaned forward.
Keizer : " Let's have the engagement in two weeks. "
Celina gasped softly.
Max froze.... And then smiled softly, eyes soft.
Jasfer nodded firmly.
Jasfer : " Two weeks is perfect. "
Jeana : " And later, after some time, the wedding. "
Serina clapped her hands happily.
Serina:"then will give us time to prepare everything beautifully. "
Confirmation
Everyone stood up and shook hands.
Powerful business handshake between keizer and jasfer.
Warm motherly hug between jeana and serina.
A shy, quiet, lovely smile from Celina and Max.
It was final.
Two powerful families were now connected forever.
Watson will travel to NYC.
Jeana : " We will prepare everything in the NYC. "
Keizer : " We will bring the entire Watson family there. "
Serina : " Yes... Our staff, helpers, and relatives will also join. "
Jasfer : " I'll arrange hotels, guest house, apartment.... Everything. "
" No one should feel uncomfortable. "
Celina : " Dad know how to handle grand events. "
Max teased : " And now I know who Jay inherited her chaos from. "
Everyone laughed.
Keifer POV
I stood quietly behind Max, listening.
Two weeks... Engagement....
I didn't say it out loud but inside....
I felt something strange.
Not bad.
Not sad.
Just curious.
Soon, they all would go to the NYC.
Author POV
The families continued talking, planning, dreaming.
And somewhere far away in the world NYC.
Jay was cluelessly living her tiny, chaotic life....
Not knowing that her world was about to collide with his again.
Evening settled softly over the Watson mansion.
The sky outside turned golden - pink as both families prepared to leave for the airport.
Luggage was brought out.
Shoes slipped on.
Everyone was smiling.... A little emotional... But happy.
The Mariano family stood near the door with the Watson family surrounding them warmly.
Warm goodbye.
Serina held Celina hand suddenly.
Serina : " Celina, darling... From today, call us mom and dad too. Okay? "
Celina eyes Insteadly softened, turning glassy with emotions.
Celina : " Yes... Mom... Dad. "
Her voice cracked slightly.
Serina hugged her tightly.
Keizer placed a gentle hand on her head.
Keizer : " Welcome to the family, daughter. "
Celina eyes widened.... She had never been called someone's daughter like that.
She turned and hugged both of them properly.
Jasfer : " And you, Max... Son... Call us dad and mom too. "
His eyes actually softened.... He wasn't the emotional type, but this hit different.
Max : " Thank you mom and dad. "
Jeana hugged him immediately.
Jeana:"you're officially ours too now. "
And then sudden phone call....
Just as they were stepping out....
Celina phone rang.
She looked at the screen and smiled brightly.
Caller ID : baby sissy❤
Celina : " Oh! Baby sissy is calling. "
Everyone smiled instantly at how lovingly she said it.
She answered loudly on speaker.
Jay : " Cece!!!! Did you make it official!? Did you say everything?? Did..... "
Celina laughed.
Celina : " Yes, baby sissy, everything is official"
Jay : " Aaaa..... Finally!!! Now give phone to Max right now!! "
Celina handed the phone to Max while everyone laughed.
Max took phone with a smile.
Jay : " Brother-in-law !!! I am so happy I am so excited I am..... "
Max laughed : " I can hear that. Calm down. "
Jay : " No ! I won't calm down! Come fast! I wanna meet youuuuu! "
Max : " We're coming, don't worry. You'll see us soon. "
Jay : " I'll hug you first, okay? Before cece! "
Celina in the background v
"EXCUSE ME"
Jay : " Yesss"
Everyone burst into laughter, including the parents.
Final goodbye before airport.
Jay kept talking:
Jay : " And tell dad keizer and mom serina that I can't wait to meet them too ! "
Serina eyes widened... She was already in love with her without even seeing her yet.
Serina : " Aww tell her we can't wait either. "
Jay : " Byeeee come fasttt!! Love you all. "
Call disconnected.
The whole car shook with laughter.
Author POV
The Mariano family finally stepped vinto their car, waving goodbye.
The Watson family waved back warmly.
Max and Celina stood in the center, fingers interlocked, smiling like two people who waited too long for this moment.
To be continued.....