Hiding things from mom

Today when I reached home I was really happy. But this time I didn't forget to close the entrance door cause I didn't want my mom to get mad at me again. There was a big smile on my face and I didn't recognize that. I went to my room, even though I still didn't know whether she was on Facebook or what is her profile but inside I knew I will definitely meet her again.

I went downstairs for dinner, washed my hands and silently started eating but then I realized that mom was strangely staring at me. I then asked, "What happened, mom?"

She replied " Nothing, Son! I was just thinking that you always hated this Bitter Gourd, you always complained about how you will not eat dinner if I cooked that again. But today strangely you are eating that, not only you are eating but also you have a strange smile on your face. What's the matter? Did something good happened to you ?"

I startled, I thought am I that easy to read. I then realized she is my mom. She can definitely tell what's on my mind.

But then I tried creating a serious face and said " I am done. I don't want to eat anymore. The fact is I didn't recognize that I was eating Bitter Gourd. Also, I am going upstairs, I feel sleepy so I'll just go to my room. " She right away saw through me and started laughing. She knew how hard I was trying to make a serious face.

I somehow controlled my facial gestures and started running out of the room.

" If you got a girlfriend do bring her home. I would really like to meet her " my mom said that suddenly.

I was surprised, I didn't expect that coming.

I was blushing and then shouted "I didn't make any Girlfriend and also please don't talk about these stuffs. "

And I ran on the staircase. I hit my head on the door and went inside my blanket. I started thinking was I this clumsy or this feeling that is inside me making me clumsy. What is this feeling? I then fell asleep.

Next day I woke up pretty early and I dressed well. I wore a nice ironed shirt with sleeves rolled up. I really worked on my look that day, specially my hairstyle. When I went downstairs my mom immediately recognized that I am dressed for something special because I normally don't dress like that. Normally I wear some sweatshirts and jeans with tangled hair. When she saw me she started smiling and I started feeling embarrassed.

She said" You are looking a bit different . Is something special today? "

I was quite for a moment thinking about what to reply, but then I replied " Yes, today I have to give a presentation. So I wore a shirt "

Her smile suddenly increased. I bet she understood that I was telling lies but she didn't want to interfere with my college life so she was quiet.

She arranged my breakfast on the table and called me. She said "Good luck for your special presentation " and she tried to hide her smile with her hand, and by hiding her smile she went inside the kitchen.

My face was all red. I was thinking that how people could tell lie without getting caught. Was I trying too hard that I was caught off guard, or maybe I am just too clumsy that I cannot hide things at all? Am I like this in front of Ana too?

I have to be more careful in front of Ana otherwise I'll unconsciously show my feelings towards her.