I walked out of the room with the parrot on my shoulder.
After walking down the stairs, I heard something from the kitchen.
I slightly took a look into the kitchen and I saw Lydia's mother was looking at the basket.
And what's in the basket is an unfrozen meat...I bet it's pork or chicken.
Me: Uh…what's wrong?
Her mom: I forgot to unfreeze the meat earlier…
Me: Oh…
Her mom: Well…I guess we'll be eating vegetarian Japanese curry then.
I took a look at the eggs at the side…
Me: Do you mind if I...
Her mom: You have an idea?
Me: Well…I'm not sure you guys would like it…I can try.
I took out a pot and cracked some eggs into it, seasoned with some salt and sugar.
Her mom found me a mini round pan, some sliced carrots, soaked ice fishes and green onions…
Yes, I'm making the carrot omelet.
AI: Are you sure the recipe is correct? Because sensei MASA said…
Shhh....don't tell sensei. 🤫
I poured a scoop of egg into the pan and slowly stirred it up until some of it curdled.
And…when I was doing this, her mom was looking at me. 😑
Her mom: You can cook?
Me: Well…yeah, sometimes? I have to cook for myself.
Her mom: Wow, that's a surprise.
I replied with an awkward smile and continued…I mean trying to focus on the pan.
Her mom: You know…that's what her dad used to cook for her.
Me: Is he coming back? Should I...
Her mom: No, he left us…
Me: Oh...
...…
Alright, I'm dead. 💀
I feel like Satan will call me anytime telling me my room in hell is ready. 😭😭😭
Me: I…I'm sorry.
Her mom: No, it's okay.
Me: Um…do I need to change it…I can scramble it right now…
Her mom: Nope, keep it.
Me: Uh…you sure?
Her mom: Uh huh, keep it…
...
Alright. 🫥
After a while, her mom started to cook the curry.
She fried the onions with butter before putting the potatoes and carrots in.
After adding the water, she put the lid on waiting for the water to boil.
The fragrance mixed with the sweetness of the ingredients spread across the kitchen.
Minutes later, the lunch's ready after I sprinkled the sesame as decoration onto the carrot omelet.
Lydia: Wow, what's that? Oh! Omelet.
Once I put it on the table, Lydia immediately picked one of the pieces and dropped it into her mouth...
Her mom: You like it? Daddy made it.
Me: Uh? Wait—!
She shouldn't be saying that!!! 😭😭😭
Lydia: Dad? Where?
See?!! I knew it!!! 😭😭😭
Her mom spread her hand open towards me and looked at Lydia with a smile...
I can clearly see Lydia's smile fades in front of my eyes. 💀
Me: Um…haha, well…serve it when it's hot.
Lydia: Ye…Yeah…let's eat.
Lydia put her smile back on and sat down.
Is she…sad?
I mean…
Is that…disappointment?
I caused that?
AI: Well…yes…but no.
...
I swear I'll ask John to update your physical server…
AI: Whoah whoah…..I mean—Yes, your carrot omelet did bring up some memories, but it's not your fault.
.....
I don't know, I felt...guilty. 🫥
AI: Yeah, average introvert problem. 😌
Shut up you Artificial Imbecile, you don't know humans, and you will never be. 🙄
....
After the meal...wait, I sat down for the meal together???
I did??? 💀💀💀
AI: Uh huh, you made yourself at home. 😂
WHAT???? 💀💀💀
AI: Well, it's time to get used to it, Daddy. 😌
Shut the hell up!!! 😭😭😭
Her mom: So, how's the curry?
Yep, I'm helping wash the dishes…
Me: Uh…well…
Her mom: You can tell the truth, don't worry.
Me: …You sure?
Her mom: Yep, spit it.
Me: …well…it's too salty and...
Her mom: And?
Oi oi oi!!!
What's with the knives???
OI!!! 😭😭😭
Me: And…spicy…sorry it must be my problem…
Her mom: Haha, honest. +10.
Plus ten?
Her mom: Don't worry, I'll train Lydia to cook one day.
...Why're you telling me that??? 🫥
Her mom: Alright, you can leave it here, someone needs you more.
I took a look at Lydia who's sitting in the living room feeding the baby bird while the parrot…
Why's he on my shoulder???
Her mom: Go on, daddy.
...
Okay.
...
I came to the sofa where Lydia was taking the meat chips feeding one by one to the baby crow.
I sat down next to her.
Lydia: She's cute, right?
...…
Me: Yeah.
Lydia: The vet said she'll live after the period of medicine.
Oh, she took it to the vet.
Lydia: I wonder how she's gonna be when she grows up. You wanna try?
Me: I can try?
Lydia: Of course, you're the daddy, remember?
...
Right. 😑
I picked up a piece of meat chips and put it next to its beak.
It slowly opened it and took it away like a tiny paper clip.
Yeah, it's cute.
Lydia: My mom, told you right?
Me: How's you know?
Lydia: Haha, that's my mom, of course I know her move.
Me: Sor…Sorry, I didn't mean to…
Lydia: It's okay, it's more delicious than what my dad made me…years ago.
Me: Oh…I added the cheese, I'm not sure if you like it.
Lydia: Why not? I tried to make it myself, every time it became scrambled eggs…or thick omelets.
She held the baby crow with her swollen eyes.
Wait, she cried??? 💀💀💀
AI: "Hello, Satan here, your room is ready…" haha… 👹
Shut up!!! 😭😭😭
Lydia: Hey.
She turned to me and put the baby bird in my hand…
I mean she put her hands in my hands with the baby crow in her hands. 💀
AI: You don't have to describe it.
I must!!! 😭😭😭
Lydia: You won't leave us suddenly, right?
...
WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! WAIT—!!!! 💀💀💀
W—A—I—T—WAIT!!!!
Why am I experiencing this??? 😭😭😭
I'm not even married!!!
What kind of stress is this???!!! 😭😭😭
She looked at me like waiting for some…promises???
Lydia: You'll stay for our daughter right?
Me: Well…
Lydia: Is a yes or no question.
The parrot jumped onto the table like a pastor witnessing something….
Eh, get out of here!!! 😭😭😭
AI: I'll bless you, brother. 😌
You're cursing me!!! 😭😭😭
...
Me: Okay, I promise.
Lydia: Really?! You heard that honey? Daddy promised that!!!
She bounced up from the sofa with joyfulness on her face.
...
Fine, I'll play along. 😑
AI: And sooner or later, it'll come true. 😌
...
Could you search for me "How to shut up the AI in the brain?"
Thank you. 🙄
AI: Amen. 😇
.....
I'm here for the coat!!! 😭😭😭
Why does it feel like…being set up??? 😭😭😭
...
Minutes later, I put on my shoes at the door as Lydia and her mom escorted me.
Me: O…kay? Thanks for washing the coat.
Her mom: Oh, no worries. She came home with the coat last week.
Wait, jacket…on?
Her mom: And she refused to say whose jacket is that, but now…
She looked at Lydia with the warmest smile that a mother should have.
Lydia: Nope, I didn't. I said I will wash it myse….immediately.
Her mom: Haha, I see.
She rubbed Lydia's head while Lydia's...blushing???
Me: Alright, gotta go now. My cousin's waiting for me.
Lydia: You'll come over…next time?
...
What?
You wanna take my coat again???
Lydia: Our daughter might miss you soon.
...
She'll miss the meat chip soon.
…..arghhh fine. 😑
Me: Of course, I'm the daddy. Remember?
She smiled at me while I opened the door and was about to leave…
Lydia: Hey, her name is Riley.
...…
After hearing that, she immediately closed the door.
...…
Riley?
AI: Can't believe you played along. 😏
You told me to do so, remember?
AI: We'll, at least you're not overthinking this time.
Well I get it, it's just like a game that girls like to play. 😑
AI: Well, it's not a game to her, you know it right?
...It's not a game???
AI: Ahh—! 😌
What?
AI: You're more than hopeless, buddy.
What the hell???
What do you mean it's not a game???
AI: Leave your funeral to me, buddy. 😌