Chapter 176 - "Mama Mia" [1]

'Hmmm, what happened to that person? Grandma Hanada couldn't believe her grandson could hang up the phone call just like that! In all his life, he has never once raised a voice like that. What's wrong with what I said that he suddenly got angry?' The old lady thought while she was still staring at the blank screen of the phone in Ashley's hand.

Grandma Hanada would have asked Ashley if she had done anything wrong. But she changed her mind when she realized the time, they are running late and they need to get going.

"Ashley, come on and let's get out of here. Don't mind your husband's attitude just now, he was just missing you so he did that." Grandma Hanada said to Ashley who did not hear a word she said.

Ashley was very disturbed by what she had heard Tanaga said a while ago. Deep inside here, she's happy after realizing that Tanaga loved her too. It could only mean one thing, - she's staying for good. 

"Hahaha! Hahaha! Hahaha!" Ashley's sudden laughter surprised the old lady.

"Ashley, are you alright?! Exclaimed Grandma Hanada. "Why are you laughing?" She asked while her eyes widened out of curiosity.

"I'm Sorry! 'Hahaha! Hahaha!' I'm just over the moon from what Tanaga told me a while ago."

"Hmmm, do you mind sharing what he told you? I'm only curious if what I'm thinking he said was correct." Followed Grandma Tanaga with the hope that Ashley would inform her in return.

However, It suddenly dawns on her what she heard as she came into the room. Tanaga had shown his true feeling for Ashley and blurted out a word she had not heard in a long time. 'I love you!' to be exact.

"Hahaha! Hahaha! Hahaha!" All of a sudden she laughed out loud as well.

Ashley looked at her wondering what happened? At the same time, Grandma Hanada also looked at her... -Then, "Hahaha! Hahaha!" They both laughed out loud as they walked out of the mansion.

Grandma Hanada realizes that the goddess of love finally heard her prayer, and Tanaga had learned to love Ashley. This meant that she would not have to worry about the two separating when Ashley gives birth.

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Fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the hall where they would be watching the broadway show. Grandma Hanada's assistant chooses one of the most popular shows in New York. 'Mama Mia!'

Ashley has seen the movie version, but she never dreamed that she would have this chance, to watch it on Broadway too.

Therefore, Ashley was so excited when the old lady informs her that the title of the show is 'Mama Mia'. She was very grateful to the older woman for thinking to include her.

"Grandma, thank you so much! Do you know that all the songs on this show are my favorite karaoke songs? Especially- Fernando and Chiquitita ..." Ashley said as they walked into the theater.

"Really! Do you love to sing? Hmm, remind me to buy karaoke and to hear you sing." The older woman smiled as they approached the private theater of the THJ Group.

When the usher opened the door for them to enter, Ashley was shocked to see inside the theater. It's screaming elegance with an exquisite interior to boost. Especially the location is a balcony very close to the stage.

"Oh my God! Grandma, will you please, pinch me. Is this for real?" Ashley asked innocently as her eyes widened in excitement.

"Hahaha! You're so young and so innocent. You weren't' kidding when you said that this the first time you will be watching a Broadway show?" Grandma Hanada asked Curiously.

"Yes, ma'am! You know that I came from a poor family. We could never afford such a luxury. A movie once in a while is the best we could do." She honestly answered the older woman's question.

The older woman patted Ashley's hand that was guided her. "From now on, change your way of thinking. You are no longer poor, remember that! You need to start getting used to the life of the rich. Hahaha!" Jokingly, Grandma Hanada said proudly.

Suddenly Ashley was embarrassed and couldn't look straight at the older woman. She didn't want Grandma Hanada to think that she's a gold digger. Far from it, she only wants her husband and their unborn child. Even if he's the poorest man in the earth she would love him without prejudice.

Whilst she couldn't look at the older woman and the smile on her face suddenly disappeared.

When she suddenly became quiet and her face looked sad. Grandmother Hanada was once again worried about what she had said.

"Sweetie, get used to your grandma! I'm just joking. I don't mean what I say. Let's enjoy the show, ok!"

When Ashley heard what the older woman had said, her mood lightened and her face revived.

"I'm sorry if I'm too emotional. I can't understand it either, because I've never been this way before." Ashley said with a smile on her lips.

"That's just hormones kicking in, it's because you are... you know!" Grandma Hanada slyly smiled followed with a wink.

The two were enjoying their conversation while Ashley continued surveying the surrounding. Not realizing that someone was behind them. They were stunned for a moment when a voice came from behind them.

"Mother-in-law! Why didn't you tell me that you're going to see the show? If I knew, I would not bother looking for a companion." Said Mrs. Hanada [President Hanada's wife]

Grandma Hanada's eyebrows rose sharply at what she heard. Because she meant not to invite her daughter-in-law because she didn't want to be with her.

Grandmother Hanada could not understand why she was so upset with her daughter-in-law. No matter how much she tries to like her, she really can't enjoy her company anywhere.

"Excuse, me? And why should I tell you? Are you blind or what, didn't you see that someone is here with me?" Exclaim Grandma Hanada with her brows raised. 

She then quickly turned around, grabs Ashley's hands, and continued on to the nearby chair; without bothering to make the introductions.

"Mother-in-law 'I think you're unfair to say that!" Followed by Mrs. Hanada because she was embarrassed right in front of Ohani her companion.

Mrs. Hanada was about to say more. When suddenly the darkness came around and the show began ... She had no other choice but to also sit down. 

However, there is just one problem...