Chapter 248 - Celebrating New Year With The Gusman

Tanaga, who's usually a proud man sheepishly replied to his father-in-law.

"We only ate breakfast and Ashley doesn't want us to eat out. She said that Mrs. Gusman is the best cook in the whole world, and I believe her. " Tanaga answered without any hesitation. 

Arthur called Tiny and Sato, who was sitting in the swing outside the house while chatting. When the two declined to eat with them, Arthur needed to scare them just to join them. 

"Bro! Let me tell you how scary my parents are, if you don't come in and eat with us... I can't promise you that I could save you. Do you know what it means to my baby sister if you turned down our mother's cooking? Hmmm..." He didn't complete his sentence. 

Instead, he turned around and went back inside, knowing that the two will follow along.

When the two heard what Arthur said, they looked at each other for a moment before they rushed to get up and ran after Arthur, who laughed out loud...

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The Gusman family was happy that Ashley was with them to celebrate the new year. Mrs. Gusman was grateful to Tanaga for bringing her home just in time. And couldn't figure out a way to thank him. 

However, before she was able to speak, Mr. Gusman beat her to it. "Sir Jones, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You don't know what you have done for this family." 

They finished dinner already, and they were sitting in the living room playing chess.

"Father, I hope you don't mind me calling you that?" Asked Tanaga with hopeful eyes staring at Mr. Gusman.

"Not at all! If it's okay with you, it's finer with me. Think about it, I immediately got a billionaire son. Hahaha!" Banters, Mr. Gusman. Unknown to him that he's, in fact, his son-in-law.

"Thank you! It's my pleasure to spend time with you and with my Wi-- I mean, Ashley." Tanaga said almost saying the word 'wife' it's good that he stopped it just in time.

, And meanwhile, Ashley and Mrs. Gusman were inside the couple's room having a serious conversation.

"Child, tell me the truth, did something happened between you and your boss?" Asked Mrs. Gusman seriously as she waited for Ashley's response.

With the family motto that you shouldn't lie to your parents, Ashley didn't have a choice but, to tell the truth.

" Mom, before I answer your question. I just want to let you know that I love Tan, and he loves me too. So don't worry, he will not cheat on me. About your question, it's a yes, something happened between me and that fact that…"

Ashley didn't get to finish her sentence to her mother when the door burst opened and Arman entered the room. 

"Mom, can I talk to Ashley for a second?" He said while looking at her eagerly.

Ashley, who was about to tell her mother that she's already married and pregnant, didn't have a chance to utter it. She looked at her elder brother and figured that she needed to talk to him first. 

"Sure! Where do you want us to talk? Here or outside?" Asked Ashley while apologizing to her mother.

"Oh! All right then, let me leave the two of you here. I'm going down to check on your father and your boss. You never know what your father had been telling him about and scare him off and run. You wouldn't want him to change his mind and find another woman. Hahaha!" Mrs. Gusman banters as she stepped out of the room, giving her children some privacy.

As soon as their mother left, Arman sits beside Ashley in the bed. His face is grave and seems worried. 

"Sis, tell me the truth, what is the relationship between you and sir Jones? I'm bewildered! please tell me the truth." Arman asked his sister, pleading.

Because her brother is seriously asking, Ashley worries if she would say the whole truth or just bits? She's worried because she hasn't told her parents about it. Ashley feels that it wasn't right if her brothers were the ones to know the truth. 

"Brother, one thing for sure. Tan loves me, and I love him too. He's not playing games with me, and he will not mistreat me either. So please don't worry about me, okay? Please, brother!" Pleaded Ashley with sad-looking eyes, she wanted to tell him the truth, but her parents must know first. 

Ashley didn't have a hard time for her brother to agree." Sure, I'll give you a chance. But, you need to inform it to our parents. You know what our father is, somewhat old fashioned. Marriage first before-- you know it!" Arman warned her, then stand up and offer his hand to help his sister to stand up

"Come on, and the new year is near. All of us needed to be together in one place." Arman said, waiting for his sister to grab his hand. 

By the time they came down, the countdown was starting. 

The whole family was outside the house, holding sparklers, horns, and some fireworks. Then they simultaneously do the countdown.

"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" All of them shouted, even Tanaga, Sato, and Tiny joined. 

Then Sato and Tiny started handshaking Ashley's family. While Tanaga didn't know if he would embrace his wife or what?

All of them were shocked because Ashley was the one who initiated and kissed Tanaga on the lips. "Happy new year, love!" She whispered with a beautiful smile. 

All of them gaped and left them speechless. Only Mrs. Gusman was happy about what they saw and had a wide grin on her face. 

"Happy new year!" Said Mrs. Gusman to the couple and hugged them together. 

"I'm so happy for both of you! I have nothing else to wish for! I'm happy for our new year. Hahaha!" Mrs. Gusman said that it is a bit loud because it's noisy, and she might not be heard if she lower down her voice. 

Tanaga and Ashley approached Mr. Gusman to wish him a happy new year. Ashley hugged her father tightly before whispering. "Daddy, your heart! Don't worry, what you see is for real and is not just a game. Please!" 

"Daughter, may you stay happy forever!" Then he kissed his daughter on her forehead. Then he looked at Tanaga and greeted him. "Happy new year, son-in-law! Hahaha!" 

When Ashley's older brothers heard how their father called Tanaga, they hugged him and gave a pat on the back. "Happy new year! Brother-in-law!" They said one by one.

Seeing how her whole family wholeheartedly accepted Tanaga without bias, Ashley and Mrs. Gusman were beyond happiness.

"Happy new year! Sir Jones and ma'am Ashley! Tiny said while smiling shyly.

Sato also greeted his bosses. "It's now official, Sir Jones! Happy new year to you and ma'am, Ashley!" Then Sato winked at Ashley

Tanaga didn't know where to put the happiness he's feeling. All his life, this is the first time he felt this kind of love from a family, a happy family. He thanked God, giving Ashley to him, and he prays that the happy days would continue…