STUCK (TordTom)

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Tom's P.O.V

"T-tord.."

He locked all windows and then he proceeded to turn to face me again. He took off his hat and crossed his arms.

"How are you? Thomas?"

I didn't respond.. He's voice was still firm and strong... Just like it was before.

Everything was a bit dark because the only light that was illuminating our surroundings was the light from the window on my left.

I couldn't get a clear look on his face but I knew it was surely him because of how his 'horns' stuck out as soon as he took off his hat.

'Why do I still remember his features clearly?'

"W-what are you--"

"I knew you won't be going to meet me. So I  just came to fetch you." He said, I slowly reached for the door handle. Hoping he won't notice... It was locked.

"So I was right... You were the one who called me earlier.." I say finally conforming all the confusing thoughts that I've been having.

He chuckled, "How sweet of you to still recognize my voice."

I felt myself blushing to his statement. I shook my head,

"Why did you want to meet me?"

"My Mom called me, She and the others are coming here to see US." Tord replied making me flinch.

"What? But didn't we already--"

"I didn't tell them anything. I wanted to avoid Mom's dissapointed comments, especially over the phone. So I want you to pretend that we are still together for at least  during the dinner date with Them. Then I'll tell them personally of what had happened." he explained,

"So you want me-- or us to pretend that we're still together for the sake of your family dinner date?" I asked, he only nodded as a respond.

I sigh, "When is this dinner date gonna happen?"

"about 3 days from now."

I look down on my hands, 'He has a reasonable excuse... Since his Mum is quite feisty...'

'It would only be like... Helping a friend...'

"So after the date, You will never interrupt my life again?" he nodded,

"Can't you just get someone else to do it? Judging from your looks and not the cab, it seems like you've got the money to hire someone."

"No, She quoted, 'To see you and TOMMY'. And she'll be furious if I get someone else other than you."

I sighed, "So It's really gonna be me?"

"Exactly. But, before the date we should start preparing on our lines and actions. Mom has a keen eye. They'll find us out if we'll act on the spot. So you'll be with me for the next 3 days before the date. So. Is that a Yes or a Yes?" He asked, handing out his hand to me as a deal.

"Do I even have a chance to say No?"

"No."

'I want to say no... But his mum... But I mean he is right... It is kind of unproper to tell the parents about a break up over the phone. Especially when the parents are already smitten to the person.'

I looked down on my ring as it sparkled then I smiled to him, "Then will you please excuse me while I tell my Fiance about this? I don't want him to get suspicious about this."

"Fiance?" he asked as he puts his hand down.

"Oh yeah, Zion. I want to inform him about this. I'm sure he'll understand the situation. I'll just tell him that I'll only be helping out a friend." I explained as I smiled to Tord.