The Parents
CHAPTER 35
The morning after, Nyra was next to Doctor Creed who was smiling at her. Nyra’s eyes fluttered open and she woke up.
While she was in Doctor Creed's toilet, she heard a phone call.
“Nyra, baby, someone calls on your phone.” He heard Doctor Creed yelling from outside. She left the toilet and thought it might have been her parent, but the number was unknown.
“Nyra, are you?” A man asked on the other line.
Nyra suddenly stopped when hearing the familiar voice. Oh so familiar.
She did not think she would hear the voice that she had long forgotten.
She cannot speak or move. What is he saying? Nyra wanted to cut off the call immediately, but she asked in fear, “Who is this?”
“It’s me. Fenris…”
It felt like the whole world suddenly fell on her. Fenris. Nyra had tried to bury and forget that name, and when she heard it again, all the pain he caused her seemed to resurface. She thought she moved on. But oh boy.
“How did you get my number, Fenris?” Nyra masked her fear and instead yelled angrily. She had also deleted his number and replaced a new number so how did he this new one?
Nyra carefully looked around to see if Doctor Creed listened to but he didn’t seem to hear because she was outside.
“From your mother…”
Nyra hated the bullshit. Oh right. How could she forget? She didn’t tell her parents about their breakup for years now!
And that is worse. Fenris knows how to take her parent’s side.
“You really have a thick skin for not being ashamed after you have betrayed me!” She let it out.
“Let me explain, Nyra—“This is Fenris.
“You shouldn’t have to explain yet. My life is good, so while I’m still asking nicely, stop bugging me and my family. When you call again and talk to my parents, I will personally kill you.” After dropping that, Nyra ended the call.
“Who is Fenris?” Doctor Creed’s voice jumped her as she felt his hold around her waist while kissing her cheek.
Oh. He doesn’t know. Should she tell him?
Nyra decided not to.
“No, he’s not important. Oh, are you ready for your flight?" Nyra asked to avoid talking about Fenris.
“Can I not come? I want to go with you, Nyra.” Doctor Creed's.
Nyra smiles and kisses him on the lip, “The plane ticket costs if you buy again. And I haven’t even met your parents, they might think I am a bad influence on you.”
She has not seen Doctor Creed’s parents because she is busy. And she doesn’t want to be a bad influence on their son.
“Fine…but one more round please?” Doctor Creed asked teasingly.
Nyra chuckled, “The plane will leave you, Doctor Creed!"
He didn’t have a choice but to follow her orders. Doctor Creed had dressed and arranged his luggage when he suddenly said, “Oh, by the way, you’ll see Mom and Dad later.”
Nyra was surprised at what he said, “Huh? Why did you just say it now? I am not able to prepare and dress up properly!”
“You are good, baby.” Doctor Creed's teasing just made her panic more.
“Don’t worry, they know you already, I’ve been mentioning you to them. They are kind and I’m sure they’ll love you.”
All her panic and overthinking left when they arrived at the airport and were walking to check-in. There, she saw his parents.
“Mom, here’s Nyra. My girlfriend.” Creed held her hands, and Nyra smiled at his parents and opened her mouth to speak.
“Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Velementov. How are you?” Nyra smiled politely at his parents.
Doctor Creed's mother smiles as her father just nods. They seem kind….
“My dear, Karina is here.” His mother suddenly said to his son. She was confused. Who is Karina?
Nyra was quiet when a beautiful woman appeared soon after and embraced Doctor Creed. Creed pulled away instantly. He looked at Nyra, scared and shocked.
“Karina, why are you here?” Creed asked.
“Awe…don’t you miss me, baby?” The woman named Karina exclaimed.
Nyra raised her eyebrows when another woman called her man his “baby”.
Even Doctor Creed didn’t know what to do. He snaked his arm around her.
“Uhm…babe, this is my childhood friend, Karina.” He started and turned to the woman, “And Karina, my girlfriend is Nyra.”
Karina’s eyes swept up and down at her and asked sarcastically, “Girlfriend?”
Nyra knew the Karina’s ill intent. She was annoyed by the woman but she remained calm.
Nyra gripped Doctor Creed’s hand tightly, “Baby, you didn’t mention to me that you had a friend.”
“Oh, sorry, I forgot.” Doctor Creed apologized, “I promise I’ll explain later. I’ll make it up to you.”
“Mom, Dad, are you going to get Karina?” Doctor Creed asks his parents.
“Oh, yes, we’ll do it later. I just miss her. You are so cute, right hon?” His mother's answer.
Nyra’s heart shattered. The woman was already liked by his parents, and she’s sure they don’t like her. There is suddenly an announcement across the airport, announcing that his plane is now boarding.
“Mom, stop it,” Doctor Creed gave her mom a look. Doctor Creed suddenly kissed Nyra in front of them, and Nyra’s sadness eased a bit.
“I’ll be back soon. I’ll call you every day, so make sure to check your phone, baby.” Doctor Creed as he took his luggage.
“Bye, baby, remember that,” Nyra replied.
Doctor Creed smiled and left. Now she was left alone with his parents.
What now?
