The more we entered their property, the more nervous I became. What if his parents don't like me? What if they just pour water on me or slap me with an envelope that only has money in it? I smiled as I thought because I might just accept the money.

"We're close," he warned.

"Yes, that's why I'm even more nervous. Can I just meet them next time?" Jake laughed at my question.

"Now you back off, we're here, baby. Don't be nervous, I can fight you even against my tiger mother," he said.

"Is he a tiger?"

"A little," the man answered, making me sweat even more.

A few...