"Since I decided to come, does it in any way affect you?" She hissed and sat down beside him facing Tyndall.
"What's your name my dear?"
Tyndall didn't even bother because she already know that the old lady has misinterpreted them and now she's in for scrutiny. This wasn't anyone's fault save Clary who brought her here.
"I'm Tyndall O'Dell".
"Maryanne and as this boy called me earlier, I'm his mum" she said smiling.
"It's nice meeting you ma'am" she returned her smile.
"My pleasure" she said with excitement. "Do you school or work?"
Juan didn't know the reason for the interview his mother was conducting for Tyndall.
"I work".
"What about your parent?"
"Mum what's all these Cambridge questions for?" He asked with a frown.
"Seal that mouth of yours and don't dare interrupt me" she hushed
Juan looked at Tyndall and mouthed her "I'm sorry". She replied with a smile.
"Dad's late mum is fine".
"Oh I'm so sorry for your loss" she sympathized.
"No worries ma'am it's a long time agao" she said with a stiff smile.
"Don't mind my inquisitions. I just love to know about anyone around my little boy" ahe said casually.
"Who is little?" Juan murmured.
He didn't like the belittling words his mother was using right in front of the lady who already disregarded him.
"What do you like about my son be......?"
"Mum that's enough" he said sharply
She gave him a long glare. "Hope you aren't feeling uncomfortable with my questions?" She asked Tyndall.
"Not at all ma" she replied avoiding Juan's look.
"I'm only trying to know what such beauty see in my son?" She said in a rich melodious voice that shows that she is happy doing this
Juan knew this was her mission when ahe suddenly appeared. He knew she will feel so disappointed when Tyndall tells her the truth about their relationship.
Tyndall knew the woman was expecting a positive answer and she didn't know what to say.
"I don't know ma".
Joy filled the old lady's face and it Gabe Tyndall a peace and she didn't know why she got that. Juan was surprised that Tyndall didn't tell her the truth as he expected.
"Did you just insinuate that your love is not hinged on anything?" She asked happily.
"Mum...." He couldn't finish his statement before he got a knock.
Tyndall burst into laughter even though he glared at her ahe never mind.
"You see he never listens" she said with a frown. "Answer me my dear".
Tyndall smiled at confused Juan. "What's there not to love. Moreover love should be unconditional" ahe was smiling mockingly at Juan which his mother interpreted as a show of love.
"I lobe that" she said happily taking Tyndall's hand in her soft old hands. "There's a lot I'll tell you about him so that when you get to know you won't be taken by surprise" she said seriously.
Juan looked at how enthusiastic his mother was towards pretending Tyndall. He saw mockery behind her smiles but his mother was blinded by her happy mood.
Tyndall gave a concentrated look. She was curious about what she wanted to say. This will be a huge weapon to her in the coming future which can be tomorrow.
"I didn't know he has such beauty kept in secret and I was busy disturbing myself trying to get him married. He's so disobedient, cussed and he doesn't listen either".
"Mum" he called not pleased with her words.
Tyndall nodded to show she was following every words she spoke.
They ignored him. "If he doesn't treat you right, please don't hesitate to tell me. I'll sure discipline him. Don't be cajoled by his looks, he doesn't know how to treat ladies well that's why he didn't even have a single girl before" she said letting Tyndall see the pain in her eyes.
Tyndall was so shocked that she widen her look. "Juan didn't let his mum know about Ria" she said inwards.
She looked at Juan who looked away not wanting to see her angry face which ahe didn't even wear.
"Surprised too?" She asked Tyndall who was still looking at Juan who was looking elsewhere. "Just don't mind him. I'm available for you ok" she said in a motherly voice.
"Yes ma".
Tyndall was only concurring because ahe didn't want to are the old lady's beautiful happy face replaced with disappointment.
"Alright thanks for listening and also showing yoursel" ahe smiled and patted her hand. "Now you are clipped" she threatened Juan. "We'll see some other time. I need to take my leave" she said as ahe stood up.
As she was about to leave, Clary raced to her.
"Hi grandma" he said vivaciously still panting.
"Hello cute sweetie" ahe replied sweetly at him even though ahe doesn't seem to know him.
"I'm Clary and you must be uncle Juan's mum" he said quickly.
"I'm Maryanne and how did you know that?" She asked smiling.
"Someone said the boss is around and I remember aunty Tin told me that uncle Juan's mum owns this place so seeing you with him made me guess" he explained.