"Come, sit!" My mother welcomed Alex warmly, inviting him to take a seat at the dining table. She had prepared a delicious spread of homemade food, eager to share her culinary skills with our guest.
My face dropped in shock as I waited for my mother to curse, yell, and condemn me for having a boyfriend; instead, it was the total opposite. She was possessed by a good spirit; her eyes were even glimmering with joy.
"Seriously?" my voice rang out in disbelief. I couldn't believe how effortlessly my mother could whip up such a feast when she never really did this on normal days.
"What?" My mom shot me a look of mild annoyance, her eyebrows furrowing slightly. "I just wanted to make a good impression on Alex," she replied defensively. "Besides, it's always nice to have an excuse to showcase
