I have a girlfriend now, mom

Chapter 9

Raymond POV

I can finally smile genuinely now that I finally have the woman I have always wanted. For the past few years I have been working with Adelie, I have always had my eyes on her and looking forward to the day she'll finally be mine. Well, it was love at first sight, but my fear of getting rejected later didn't allow me to speak up my mind and confess my feelings to her. I wouldn't have gotten the courage to ask her out, but thanks to Rowan, my best friend that encouraged me to go for her.

I throw myself on the bed as soon as I walk inside my room, and staring up at the ceiling, I can't help the smile that forms on my lips. For the first time in a while, I feel so happy and alive.

"I thought you were never going to come home. What kept you so long? Did anything happen?" I almost jump out of my skin when I hear my mom's voice speak, and I quickly sit up on the bed, and there she is, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed on her chest. What the heck! When did s