Intruding mother (1)

Neven and Vera came home later than planned. They crossed the door when Klara came out of the bathroom, wearing clean clothes and rubbing her hair.

«I got myself comfortable. I hope you youngsters don't mind,» she said when she saw them get in.

«Ah, I forgot to tell you that my mother came to Milan today. She wanted to stay here, and I accepted... I hope you don't mind,» Neven said to Vera.

She smiled at him, happy that he was trying to make peace with his parents. She nodded, her expression as relaxed as it was impossible to fake. He glanced at his mother and caught the surprise in her eyes. She didn't expect Vera to complain about it, but being happy? That was weird.

The first part of Neven's plan had worked. Next was to show his mother that Vera was not that dangerous because she was busy being cute or cherishing any moment. If there was someone between the two of them being a risk, it was him.