The secret system of neglected son-in-law

8. Parents in law meeting

AT MARCH 10TH

AT THIRD PERSON'S POV:

In less than a week Michael finished getting prepearing to open a new cafe and it made him really happy. Michael also made sure that every idea that they got before they are going to use in a future. It seems that he finally made sure that everything is going to be how he wanted in. In less than a two months with some money he was able to archieve way more than he done it before and he felt really proud about it.

"It seems that everything is going on great, host."Wanessa said.

"I am happy to see it too."Michael said.

"We selling a lot of coffee in both of the places and costumers are really happy."Charlie said.

"I know, but I am sure that Isabella is going to find out about it and drag her parents here soon."Michael said.

Little did Wanessa know Michael was not so much wrong about it. In a late evening, a barista walked towards Michael's office at the new cafe building.

"Boss a woman walked inside. She is asking for you."A barista said.

"Did she said her name?"Michael asked.

"She said, Isabella."A barista said."I sat her down and she is waiting for you with two more people.

"It seems that you were right about that."Wanessa said.

"I knew she would do something like this."Michael said and left to the main part of the cafe.

"Isabella? What are you doing here?"Michael asked.

"Surprise! I thought I'd bring Mom and Dad to see where you work."Isabella said with a grin.

Michael nodded and sighed a bit. He saw them in his first building, and he had no idea what brought them here again.

"Well, welcome! It's great to see you all."Michael said.

"Her mom is 56%, dad is 49% friendship."Wanessa said.

"What about her?"Michael asked in his mind.

"Isabella is 44%."Isabella said.

Michael sighed a bit. He knew that Isabella was only interested in a rich man for a while and dad only cared about his 'ittle princess wishes.

"It's so nice finally to see, where you spend your days, dear."Mrs. John said.

"Impressive setup you've got here, Michael."Mr.John said.

"Thanks, I'm glad you think so. Would you like a tour?"Michael asked.

He knew that he had to keep everything as nice and polite as possible, even tho he wanted to leave them alone.

"Yes, please!"Mrs. John said.

As Michael leads them around the cafe, pointing out different components and introducing them to coworkers, Isabella, and her parents listen attentively, asking questions and admiring the workplace atmosphere.

"We make everything fresh here all of the pastries too. I got a pretty good contract with a nearby bakery so I have a lot of customers come to us to try their newest cakes."Michael said.

"Everything going on great for you."Mr. John said.

"I still don't understand what got you here,"Michael said with a lightly annoyed tone.

"We wanted to see you."Isabella said.

"Last time you all said that I am not worth of Wanessa."Michael said.

At the time both of Isabella's parents gulped.

After that, Michael sat down on the chair and sighed a bit. It seems that he understood that her parents realized what was going on.

"Michael, dear, I hope you don't mind us asking, but Isabella mentioned there were some rough patches in your relationship before. I don't want our baby girl told us this before."Mrs. John said.

"It is true, but I think that you only have heard of only one side of the story."Michael said.

"Uh, well, yeah, we've had our ups and downs like any couple."Isabella said hesitantly.

Michael looked at Isabella and he could tell that she was not happy about the conversation going on like that.

"Mom, Dad, it's not something we need to discuss right now," Isabella said.

"It seems that her parents want to know something," Wanessa said.

"I can tell. I am glad that they are finally asking about it."Michael said in his mind.

"It's okay, Isabella. We only want to understand. What happened between you two?"Mr. John said.

At the same time, Michael shifts uncomfortably, unsure of how much to disclose in front of Isbella's parents.

"Look, we had some disagreements in the past, but we've working through them. It's not something I'm proud of, but we're in a better place now."Michael said.

"I want everything to work better. I can tell that you became better man."Mrs. John said.

"I think that they want it because I became more rich."Michael said in his mind.

"I think that you are right about it. Their friendship got lower."Wanessa said.

"I don't care."Michael said.

That's an understatement. You were impossible to deal with back then, Michael. Always, putting your career first, never making time for us."Isabella said.

"I was trying to provide for us, Lisa. I thought I was doing what was best."Michael said.

Noticeably Michael got a bit more angry, but he tried to be patient with them.

"Well, it didn't feel like it at the time. I felt like I was second to your job, like I didn't matter."Isabella said.

"Isabella, I wanted to make it best for you, for you it was never enough," Michael said.

"Perhaps it's best we discuss this later, in private."Mrs. John said.

"Yes, let's give them some space to work things out."Mr. John said.

With a heavy heart, Isabella's parents silently retreat, leaving Lisa and John to grapple with the echoes of their past and the uncertainty of their future.

Michael points at the chair as Isabella sits down.

"Michael, can we talk... about something important?"Isabella asks him.

"Sure, Isabella. What is it?"Michael asked.

She takes a deep breath, bracing herself for the conversation to come. It was time for them to reach this topic a long time ago.

"It's about... us. Our relationship."Isabella said.

Michael's heart skips a beat, a knot forming in the bottom of his stomach, as he braces himself for what's to come.

"Go on, Isabella. What about our relationship?"Michael asked.

Michael noticed how Isabella hesitated, uncertainty clouding her features as she struggled to find the right words.

"I don't know how to say this, but... I think we need to talk about where we're headed, Michael."She said.

Michael nodded and sighed a bit.

"It seems that we are thinking about the same thing."Michael said.

At the same moment, Isabella looked at him and sighed a bit.

"I am listening."Isabella said.

Michael sighed a bit. It was time to start this topic.