NELINA

"Hi, Aunt Melissa," he walked close to mom, handed her the flowers, and then kissed mom on the cheek.

"Thank you, Royce. These are beautiful." Mom said, a smile not leaving her face. He did win my mom's heart.

"Of course, they're beautiful just like you and Nelly," he said the latter as he glanced at me.

I was delighted, but I tried to hide it from him and I ended up giving him a forced smile. He winked at me when mom wasn't looking. Oh, God, he obviously knows how to charm a woman. My face heats up seeing his simple gesture.

"Thank you, Royce. Please have a...