Future Brother-in-Law!

Without second thoughts, Arthur shamelessly hopped into the back seat of the HUMM-V 20.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go!"

Arthur said as he peeked through the open door. The three shook their heads as they got in the vehicle. Fortunately, there was no one left to witness that event and be able to recognize Jose and the rest.

Vroom!

"Uncle! This is so cool!" Arthur said.

"Hahaha! I know. Despite my age, I felt the same way."

"Right. Right. For us men, whatever your social status be, ridding an awesome car is a life long dream." Arthur's eyes were shining bright.

"Not all..." Jose interrupted.

"Well... You are a special case son."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone laughed as the air in the vehicle became lively. As usual, those who saw the HUMM-V 20 pass by were awed. Some even rushed to take a picture.

"Right! Arthur, how's your old man? Isn't he a branch manager at a fast-food restaurant, QFZ Chicken? Ain't it going to be holiday and your father will become busy with the restaurant stuff?"

"Oh... No, Uncle. He has filed a leave of absence a month ago. He saved all of his 'allowable leave of absence' for the whole year so that we can have a good Christmas Holiday this year."

"That's good. Our Invitation is at a perfect timing, I guess?"

"Yes, Uncle."

"Oh. We are close. This is your subdivision, Sophia?"

The car stopped in front of the gate of the subdivision. A guard was starstruck by the vehicle, yet still maintained a composed manner. He approached the driver's window and asked Jose's father with respect.

"Good evening, Sir. Are you going into the subdivision? May I know your purpose for coming?"

"Oh. We were just accompanying a classmate of my son. She lives in this subdivision."

Jose's father pointed to Sophia. The guard peeked through the window and saw Sophia.

"I see. Please go ahead..."

The guard walks back and opened the gate. Jose's father nodded back with a smile as thanks. This was a common event on entrance of private villages or subdivisions. Homeowner's association often hires guards to stay in the gates or entrance of the subdivision. This way, they can record who goes in or out of the village/subdivision that is normally needed when something bad happens, like robbery.

The majority records the plate number of the vehicle while some of them even ask for a valid ID, like government IDs, to be exchanged for a guest pass. The guest pass can be returned upon leaving to claim back their valid IDs.

"Sophia, kindly guide us where your house is."

Carlos Tagali drove slowly until they reached the house of Sophia. Her neighborhood was also lighted by colorful Christmas lights and decorations. Outside their garage, Sophia's father was playing with her younger sister.

When the car parked outside Sophia's house, Her father raised his brows as his attention was focused on the HUMM-V.

"Who are these people?" He scratched his head in confusion. Sophia's younger sister also stopped as she turned her gaze to the vehicle.

Inside the vehicle...

"Uncle, Jose, Clara, Arthur thanks for the ride. I'll inform you ASAP about my family's decision."

"No problem."

"It's nothing."

The father and son in front of the car nodded with a smile.

"Bye" Clara waved a goodbye.

"Uhm... Take care~" Arthur shyly waved too. Sophia blushed and can only nod in response. She opened the door and went down the car.

"Sister!" Sophia's younger sister rushed towards her. Sophia's father had a confused expression as the windows of the vehicle went down. Sophia carried her younger sister and faced towards the vehicle to wave goodbye.

"Wait! Are they your friends, Sophia?" Her father rushed.

"Uhm..."

"Ask them to stop by for a minute and have some snacks. I just finished cooking some chicken nuggets and french fries."

Everyone in the vehicle looked at Sophia's father as they inhaled a fragrant smell of the chicken nuggets.

"Grrrrr!"

Arthur's tummy sounded angry. Clara and Jose can't help but slap their face from humiliation.

"Yes, Father." Sophia turned to the vehicle. "Guys, would you like to have a snack? Chicken Nuggets and fries?"

"I guess we have no choice."

"Hahaha, Young Arthur, here, seemed hungry. It seems like we can't pass on your offer." Carlos Tagali said as he closed the windows up. Then, He turned the engine off and they got off the car.

Sophia guided them to the living room while his father went to their kitchen to serve the snacks.

"What's your name little one?" Clara asked as she and Jose approached Sophia's younger sister. On the sofa sits Jose's father and the extremely nervous Arthur.

"My name is Ashia. You're elder sister's friends?" She answered cutely.

"Awwe... Yeah... We are your sister's friends. You can call me Sister Clara."

"I am Elder brother Jose. That is my father, and the one sitting beside him is your future brother in law!" Jose pointed to his father then shifting to Arthur, referring to him as 'future brother in law'.

"Eh?" Sophia and Arthur blushed as his father made a faint smile. Clara, on the other hand, looked at him with a frown.

Pak!

"Stop your nonsense!" Clara slapped Jose's back. "Don't listen to him. He is a bad brother."

"Ouch..." Jose held his back with a teary-eyes. Fortunately, Sophia's father was in the kitchen, else he would have heard what Jose said.

Seconds later, Sophia's father arrived with the snacks. They all chatted while having a snack. Later on, Sophia's father agreed and affirmed that they were going to accept the invitation. They became happy after getting the assurance that Sophia and her family will come, especially Arthur.

After half an hour, They departed from Sophia's house and went next to Arthur's. There, Arthur's father and Jose's father had a short talk. Luckily, Arthur's father affirmed that they will accept the invitation. He also said that he would cook chicken for them one time.

They said goodbye and went home. Upon arrival in their street, the HUMM-V attracted their neighbor's attention. One of them was Clara's father. Everyone was shocked when Jose, Carlos, and Clara went down the vehicle.

As a result, Carlos bragged it to their neighbors and explained the same reason Jose told his friends. While their fathers were talking with each other, Clara and Jose took the chance to go back to their house. Clara went in to help her mother prepare dinner, while Jose called his mother and Clarissa to check the vehicle.

"Woah! Brother, is this our car?" Clarissa asked.

"Yeah! You like it?"

"Who wouldn't?" Clarissa sat in the front seat and examined the buttons. Their mother stood outside the open door and watched Clarissa activate the 'perks' of the vehicle.

"You wanna ride around?"

"Sure brother!"

"Oi! You two, wait for your father. Son, you still have no license." His mother scolded.

"Okay! Okay!"