Ryan Morgan: Love Contract - Chapter 60

‘”Rose

can you help me?”‘

‘Once the dinner was over

there just happened to be a basketball match so Ryan and his dad collapsed on the sofa

ready to watch a match like in the old times. The women were not really interested so Ryan’s mom invited Rose for a little chat.’

‘”Sure

Auntie!” Rose agreed immediately

grabbing the rest of the plates from the table.’

‘Rose felt like she was sitting on needles the whole dinner

her legs wobbling as she stood up. She didn’t know why she felt so nervous in front of Ryan’s parents. She already spent so much time around them yet the desire to please them at all cost didn’t go away.’

‘Rose followed Ryan’s mom to the kitchen and surprisingly

the two cats who enjoyed dinner with them split

Isabella walking after Rose while the Emily hopped onto the sofa

staying with the boys.’

‘”Did you enjoy dinner?” Ryan’s mom asked as she moved swiftly

putting dirty dishes into a dishwasher.’

‘Even while being a working mom

she still did most of the chores at home so she moved as if programmed

already used to it. They didn’t have the leisure to hire a maid every few days. She didn’t mind it

treating it as a stress-reliever from all the work in their company.’

‘Rose helped as she could

grabbing a cloth to clean the kitchen top.’

‘”Well

Auntie will think that I’m trying to please you but it was really tasty. I liked everything

especially those chicken wings. With how Ryan enjoyed it

I definitely need to learn the recipe for that sauce

” Rose replied with a smile.’

‘”Of course

I can teach you

” Ryan’s mom agreed happily and pulled her closer

whispering

“Talking about Ryan

did you notice anything strange with him lately?”‘

‘Rose froze when she heard it

thinking they got exposed but then Ryan’s mom continued

“He ate very little today. Usually

he eats two or three dishes but today he only ate his favorite chicken wings. He didn’t show much appetite.”‘

‘”Hmm

I don’t think so… I thought he ate normally��” Rose muttered in wonder

trying to calm herself down.’

‘Ryan’s favorite food changed to blood so naturally

he wouldn’t show much interest in stuffing himself with food. Just eating for the taste was enough.’

‘”Well

maybe I’m over-thinking…” Ryan’s Mom muttered

gazing at Ryan from the distance. “Might need to observe longer.”‘

‘”I’m sure he is okay. He is a big man already and would say if something was wrong

” Rose pointed out.’

‘”Yeah

you are right.”‘

‘Just as they both looked in their direction

Ryan’s dad turned around and called out

“Honey

will you pass us some beers? The match already started.”‘

‘Ryan’s mom rolled her eyes and motioned at the sofa

“See what I have to deal with?”‘

‘Rose only giggled and watched as Auntie walked towards the fridge and called back

“Mike! Do you want light or dark?”‘

‘”Two light!” Mike

Ryan’s dad called back without turning around from the TV screen.’

‘”Rose sweetie

will you pass them the bottles?” Ryan’s Mom asked as she reached out with two beers and Rose didn’t mind at all

grabbing them.’

‘”Sure

Auntie.”‘

‘The coldness from the beers felt refreshing

so she pressed the bottles against her cheeks as she walked.’

‘”Here you go

uncle

” Rose called out as she extended the bottle above Mike’s shoulder.’

‘Mike grabbed the bottle

fully engrossed in the match. “Red Bulls are winning with ten points already! I’m sure we will get the title this season

” he commented excitedly.’

‘”That’s great!” Rose shared his enthusiasm and reached out to Ryan as well. “Ryan?”‘

‘He caught the bottle with one hand but just as she was pulling her hand back

he grasped it and tilted his head backward. He didn’t let go of her so she figured what he wanted.’

‘Giving Mike a side glance

she lowered herself and kissed him

holding onto his jawline with both hands. Drops from her wet fingers traveled down his neck but he didn’t seem to mind.’

‘Rose wasn’t as bold as him so the most he got was a short peck before she forced herself to pull away.’

‘”Thank you

” Ryan said lovingly

not shying away from showing his affection

even within his parents’ presence.’

‘If Mike turned around and commented

she would definitely burst in redness but thankfully he didn’t

watching the match intensely.’

‘”Enjoy.”‘

‘Rose walked back to the kitchen while letting out a big sigh of relief when she saw Ryan’s Mom stare at her with a teasing smile.’

‘It was obvious that she saw the whole scene.’

‘”Auntie

don’t say anything… It’s embarrassing…” Rose suggested

bracing herself for the incoming comments.’

‘”Haha

I didn’t want to

” Ryan’s mom replied in laughter. “I’m just happy you two match so well together. I hoped my son finds a perfect girlfriend but he exceeded my expectations.”‘

‘”Auntie

you are too much… No one is perfect.”‘

‘Ryan’s mom seemed to like her answer a lot as she corrected her

“You can call me by my name. I’m Evelyn but you can call me Eve. Auntie sounds old.”‘

‘”Okay

Au— Eve.”‘

‘Rose almost made a mistake but corrected herself.’

‘Eve only smiled and called out excited

“Anyway

look what I found!”‘

‘Only then did Rose notice two wine bottles on the kitchen top which Eve grabbed and danced with happiness

her smile widening.’

‘”How about we drink some while we watch old photos from Ryan’s childhood?”‘

‘Eve didn’t give her a choice as she turned around and walked out of the kitchen. “Follow me.”‘

‘Rose didn’t have a choice but to comply

knowing very well that when a future mother-in-law proposes you a drink

you just don’t reject it. Rose wasn’t a heavy drinker

or rather

she had never been drinking much. The most she drank was a glass or two during dinner yet Eve was holding two full bottles of red wine.’

‘Did she want them to drink one each?’

‘They stepped on the steps to hang out in the library as the living-room was taken when Eve stopped as if she recalled something.’

‘”Wait

I have something for you

” Eve said as she passed the bottles to Rose. “Wait here for me.”‘

‘Rose got confused but Eve didn’t explain

skipping towards her bag that lay on the cabinet. She searched the insides for a moment before pulling out a small square.’

‘When Rose recognized the object

she couldn’t help but turn bright red

caught by surprise.’

‘It was a strawberry flavor condom.’

‘”I figured you don’t carry one on you so I bought it for you. A woman should always be prepared

” Eve explained as she slid the condom inside Rose’s jumper pocket. “I would give you mine but Mike doesn’t like them so I moved to pills instead. You are still young so you shouldn’t use those yet.”‘

‘Too many details!’

‘”…”‘

‘Rose didn’t know what to say but Eve found it completely normal to talk about

continuing as she took over the bottles of wine.’

‘”You two are already sleeping with each other so it won’t be long before you have sex. I’m sure Ryan will have his own so treat this as an emergency

” Eve suggested. “I know Ryan’s is quite energetic so you might need more than one but well

then you will need to get another one yourself.”‘

‘”Mhmm…” Rose nodded shyly

feeling up the square in her pocket as if she was carrying a bomb.’

‘She never really talked so openly with her mom about it so she found it quite shocking but after her mind calmed down

she felt it was quite nice. Having someone for sensitive matters like those.’

‘Rose also realized from whom did Ryan get so shameless.’

‘”Thank you

” Rose acknowledged the help with a smile.’

‘”You are welcome

” Eve replied and walked upstairs. “Let’s go. Wine won’t empty itself on its own.”‘

‘———’

‘While the girls did their own thing

the boys were the boys

sipping beer and chilling.’

‘”How are you with Rose?” Mike finally asked when the trainer of one team called for a time-break. “I heard she spent the night at your place. I hope you are not just trying to smash. She seems nice.”‘

‘Ryan smirked at his dad’s bluntness and shook his head

“I’m not. I think she is the one for me.”‘

‘”Oh

already that confident?” Mike asked surprised. “Aren’t you two dating for only a few days?”‘

‘”How long doesn’t matter. There is something special that connects us

” Ryan replied vaguely. “Also

I don’t think I will ever find a better woman than her.”‘

‘”True

she is really a beauty. Looks smart too

” Mike pointed out and patted Ryan on the shoulder. “I’m happy for you

son.”‘

‘Huh?’

‘Mike’s expression changed as he felt Ryan’s shoulder.’

‘”Since when are you so buff?”‘

‘Ryan pulled up his shirt to show his perfectly carved abs and teased

“I have been working out lately. Jealous?”‘

‘”Damn you

showing off in front of your father

” Mike cursed and ignored him. “When I was younger

I was even more ripped.”‘

‘”Hahaha

sure!” Ryan laughed happily

knowing very well it wasn’t true.’

‘Mike rolled his eyes and pointed at the TV while shushing him.’

‘”Shhh

watch the match instead of talking. They resumed.”‘