The one I have been waiting for

After a few months of hard work, we finished off the work that needs to be done before the filming started. Mer.D was overall happy with the progress and he had everything ready for the filming to start in two weeks.

Mark and I went to the airport to pick up my mother, who was coming for a week's vacation. My mom has been talking to Little Moon frequently and she has already started loving her. Mr.D was another son for her. She has been sending Mr.D medicinal herbs to help him recover.

"Mom" I hugged her.

"You seem so happy" she exclaimed as soon as she saw me.

"Oh! mum... Meet Mark, Little Moon's head security."

"Welcome, Mama." Bowed Mark with respect to my mother.

"Oh!.. just call me Aunt, son. You have taken good care of him and especially the Little one."

"Little one?" Mark and I looked at ourself trying to figure who was that.

"Little Moon you too." My mom laughed.

Little Moon stayed at home to prepare lunch with Jane. I had no clue what she was making, but she insisted on making a traditional meal. On the way, I bought some king coconuts as my mother might love to drink them.

We came home and Little Moon was waiting at the front door to welcome my mother. My mother was so happy to meet her and she hugged her warmly. She held Little Moon and looked at her for a while.

"My dear, you look so beautiful and petite."

"Come in aunty, please take a seat. Do you like something to drink" asked Little Moon.

I showed Little Moon the king coconuts I bought. She smiled and asked Mark to get it ready.

"You look really beautiful..." My mom started to talk about the title song video, which is a surprise for Little Moon.

"Oh Mom, come let me show you the room so you can get a shower and freshen up for lunch." I dragged her out before she tell-all all and leaving Little Moon in confusion.

"Mom.... don't tell her about the title song video.. It's a surprise we created together with Mr.D." I explained to her.

"You should have told me that before. Now she might wonder what you are hiding from her." scolded my mother with a playful hit on my shoulder.

While mom was getting rest, I went back to the pantry to help out with the lunch. The whole place was filled with various aromas from the food and she had made quite a few dishes and a few less spicy dishes as well. Little Moon wanted me to taste test the food, and to check if everything was ok. As usual, her food tasted really good.

"Can I have some rice and curry, taste testing has made me more hungry," I said while holding her tight from behind. I realized the only fragrance I have never had in her home was Jasmin. I looked at her straight as to inquire.

"Why what's wrong? Don't you like caramel pudding with cashew?" I tapped on the tip of her nose.

"Don't you like Jasmin?"

"Hmm..." she looked surprised.

"I have never smelled Jasmin here"

"Oh!.. I am allergic and the smell gives me an unbearable headache."

"So I shouldn't get anything Jasmin is it?"

"Yes." she nodded her head while placing a spoonful of caramel pudding in my mouth.

"Oh god... will you two stop with the PDA" said Ted coming into the pantry.

At the same time my mother came to the pantry.

"Smells heavenly in here," she said looking at the food that is prepared.

"Mom, meet cousin Ted."

"Hi, Aunty.. Hope you bought me, sweets.." he laughed while greeting my mother.

"I think I do.." said my mother hugging Ted.

I watched how loveable everything was with everyone happily chatting and enjoying themselves while setting the table. Mr.D also joined for a chit-chat through video call.

"Oh I miss her food.." said Mr.D.

"The food is really delicious and well prepared." acknowledged my mother.

"No one is supposed to eat any dessert, except me," said Ted, making everyone look at him.

"Bug. do you know sharing is caring" said Little Moon.

"Who said about sharing dessert? Not me..." Ted is ready to argue.

"Mom doesn't worry, these two always fight like this. And they make up after a few minutes." I told my mom.

Mark and Jane volunteered to clean up after dinner. While we all got together to the open veranda to discuss our plan for the next few days.

Seems Ted had arranged a three-day holiday at the beach house. With small trips to nearby sightseeing sites. He had gone in and out and prepared everything from food and spending time on the beach. I asked Ted to bring along a friend or two as he might get bored, being only the youngest in the group.

It was pretty late at night, that I went to look up for Little Moon. As usual, she has fallen asleep on a new design she was creating. She told me that she wants to hand it over before the trip, so she can freely enjoy the beach. I took her back to her room and, tucked her in. When I came back from her room I saw my mom watching me.

"Mom, didn't you go to sleep still?"

"No, I wasn't that sleepy and I wanted to watch over her a little."

"She takes her work seriously. So most days she falls asleep with the work." I explained to my mother.

"Hmm.... I can say that she is a very considerate kind person. She seems to take to heart everything she does."

"Yes mom, she is a unique Little Moon. No wonder Mr.D treasures her."

"Ted told me that she was in her old self after you came here. No wonder you liked her."

"She is the one I have been waiting for." I hugged my mother as I told her this.

"I know my son. hope you will be happy with her."