Take My Breathe Away

C121: Will You Promise Me That

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TAKE MY BREATH AWAY

With a serious expression on his face, Carlos said, "I don't care what other people think of me. I won't stand anyone crossing you. Not even a 5-year-old boy. That's my word."        
   

Messing with his wife meant messing with Carlos himself, and he would not let anyone get away with that so easily.    

It really touched Debbie, to have Carlos taking her side against Megan this time. That was quite out of the blue. Feigning anger, she pouted her lips and said, "If you refuse to let it go, it will make me so anxious I might even cry. Would you kick yourself for making me cry?"    

Mulling over her words, Carlos lowered his head and saw the hint of emotion in her eyes. A frown marred his face. But he misunderstood her mood. Actually she was teary-eyed because she was touched by how protective he was of her. Sighing in defeat, Carlos didn't get her drift. "Okay, okay. I'll let you have your way, dear. Some concessions can't be avoided between lovebirds," he said with a thoughtful look. Then lowering his head closer to her ear, he whispered, "Don't put on that sulking face, sweet pie, or I'll be tempted to carry you to our room for a full body massage."    

Before Debbie could react, Tabitha interrupted them with profound resignation. "Son, I didn't travel all the way to see you show off. Give me time with my daughter-in-law too."    

Blushing, Debbie pushed Carlos away immediately and turned to Tabitha's support. "Mom is right. Carlos, stop being so possessive. You should let me enjoy her company for the little time she's here."    

Then she walked towards Tabitha calmly.    

When she approached Tabitha, she held her arm, and pretending that nothing had happened, asked in a sweet voice, "Mom, what were you discussing with Julie?"    

No one knew how much courage it took for Debbie to hold Tabitha's arm and call her "Mom".    

While still holding hands, Tabitha showed Debbie Julie's notebook filled with recipes. "We were discussing what we're going to eat this evening. But I think it would be wise if we let you choose. Tell me what your favorite meal is or anything special that you'd want for the night. I'll gladly prepare it for you," Tabitha offered.    

It humbled Debbie to have a mother-in-law who, despite all her money and position, was so affectionate to prepare a meal for her.    

Sensing the surprised look on Debbie's face, Tabitha asked, "Well, you don't believe I can cook, do you?"    

Debbie nodded with embarrassment. "You got me. I must be the dumbest person here. I don't know how to cook..."    

The only time Debbie attempted to cook a meal for Carlos, it was a disaster.    

'When dad asked me to learn how to cook, I should've listened to him. Now I so wish I could cook for Carlos...' she rued.    

"For now," began Tabitha, patting her hand, "all you need to do is study hard. As for cooking, you don't need to do a thing while you have Julie around. She's a terrific cook. Even if you could cook, Carlos wouldn't be willing to let you cook for him."    

There was no need for any woman in the Huo family to learn cooking, unless she took it up as a hobby. They could learn it if they were really fond of cooking, but if it wasn't something they were passionate about, it wasn't a necessary skill. After all, they would never lack servants.    

Carlos chimed in, "No one knows a son better than his mother."    

To which Debbie made a phony reproachful glance. Tabitha and Julie couldn't help but chuckle.