Talking about the relationship between Harry and his in-laws was initially quite awkward. Even after Harry married Claudia, he always acted stiffly whenever he talked to his in-laws. Even though his in-laws are known to be friendly people, his in-laws still don’t fully trust him. Like knowing that his daughter’s marriage was a contract marriage.
When he has free time, Harry deliberately makes time to visit his in-laws. He did this when he started to love Claudia. This means that it can be concluded that Claudia was busy preparing for the hotel’s anniversary event. Claudia looks so busy that she doesn’t have time to chat casually with her parents even though they discuss projects almost every day.
Harry volunteered to visit his in-laws at the hotel. The first visit didn’t bring anything. At that time he was confused about what he needed to bring. He was afraid that whatever object he brought would not be something his in-laws would like.
When he stepped foot in front of the door of the hotel owner’s room, Harry was still pacing in front of the door, becoming the subject of gossip for the assistants who were guarding the door. Because he was busy planning scenarios if his in-laws didn’t accept his arrival because he came on a working day.
When the door to the room opened, Harry’s eyes widened as he looked at his mother-in-law who appeared. He spontaneously stroked his chest and controlled his facial expression to return to professionalism.
"Harry, it’s amazing that you came to me on a weekday," said Natasha happily.
"Sorry, if I disturbed you. I just want to invite my wife to lunch together."
Natasha raised her right eyebrow. "Is it true? Even though Claudia was conducting a survey in the Sandville area. Didn’t she tell you this?"
Harry slapped his forehead. How stupid he was to use an excuse that he actually already knew. Now his plan failed to deceive his mother-in-law. In fact, in his heart he thought that now his mother-in-law actually wanted to laugh at him and think he was stupid.
"She told me this actually this morning."
"Just say you want to visit me, right?"
"But-"
His mother-in-law immediately pulled his hand into the hotel owner’s room. His father-in-law also warmly welcomed his arrival. This made his body stiffer and his cheeks heated up because he was confused about what he wanted to do now.
"Actually, we are happy to see you taking the initiative to come to us," said Natasha while pouring herbal tea for Harry.
Harry’s eyes widened when he heard his mother-in-law’s unexpected words.
"But, actually we are curious. You suddenly came to us on a weekday. "Is it because Claudia did something that made you angry?" asked Yohanes firmly.
"No, Dad. "In fact, Claudia was very kind to me."
Natasha looked at her handsome son-in-law with sparkling eyes. "Can you please tell us your impressions of marrying our quiet daughter?"
"Actually, she’s not quiet, Mom. In front of me, she was very talkative."
"Is it true? But I do feel like she’s been talking a lot lately compared to before. Could it be that you are making her cranky?"
"No, Mom. In fact, she was the one who was chatty in the past and always entertained me when I had a lot on my mind. Even though I should be the one cheering her up, she always looks cheerful even though she’s tired from taking care of the hotel’s anniversary event."
Yohanes frowned. "This isn’t Claudia’s usual behavior."
"Claudia looks cute every time she smiles and laughs in front of me. Even when she falls asleep, she always calls my name." Harry looked down embarrassedly as he sipped his tea.
Hearing their son-in-law’s answer, Natasha and Yohanes burst out laughing. Moreover, they were still not used to the thought of their daughter loving someone like a world of her own.
"No wonder she suddenly chose you when her wedding to Harris was approaching," Yohanes replied, shaking his head.
"But, to be honest, when Claudia was dating Harris, she never took things this far. Actually, what made her suddenly crazy about you?"
Harry laughed awkwardly. "Actually, I don’t know either, ma’am. But, one thing is certain is that Claudia always defends me. She is also the best woman when it comes to comforting me."
The mother-in-law hugged her son-in-law’s body with great affection. "We weren’t wrong in entrusting you to protect our daughter. Actually, before we had doubts about you because we didn’t know your character more deeply. But, after getting to know you better, we already trust you completely.
Yohanes also hugged the body of his son-in-law who was more handsome than him. "But if our daughter gets into trouble, you just have to report it to us."
For the first time, Harry received excessive affection from someone other than his wife, making his eyes start to tear up. "I will definitely not disappoint you guys. Not only today I came to you. Whenever I have free time, I will definitely visit you guys."
*****
Even when his wife was busy preparing for a music festival on holidays, Harry made time to visit his in-laws. This time he went with fruit and vitamins for his in-laws. Because his relationship with his in-laws is no longer stiff, he is now confident in talking about any topic.
His coming several times during the holidays made his in-laws love him more and more as time went by. Harry always smiled happily every time he talked to his in-laws, who were like his real parents.
"Harry, don’t you get bored of coming to us every week?" asked Yohanes.
"No, Dad. In fact, I can’t bear to see you guys feel lonely because my wife rarely comes to you."
Natasha smiled shyly while peeling the skin of the apple. "Even though we won’t scold you even though you rarely visit. We know that Claudia is busy practicing playing musical instruments with her friends. In fact, we can’t wait to watch her performance on stage."
"You also don’t need to bother bringing fruit and vitamins for us," Yohanes continued, patting Harry on the shoulder.
"I just want to see you live healthy and long lives. Because I already consider you to be my own parents. You guys have always loved me since I married Claudia."
"Did your parents never love you?" Natasha asked.