Mom, please not now

Jace's car came to a halt outside the building of Jasmine's apartment. "Thank you so much for tonight. It was so great spending time with you," she confessed while placing the strands of her hair behind her ear shyly.

"Me too. I'm glad you had fun spending time with me." Jace replied as he held her hands. "We go again tomorrow at the same time, right?" He asked, caressing her cheeks with his thumb.

Jasmine nibbled on her bottom lip and nodded her head; this action made Jace's throat dry, making him lean in and kiss her on her lips. "See you tomorrow."

"Mhmm," she uttered, carefully getting out before waving him goodbye. Unknown to her, Tessa was watching her through the window the whole time. As she went upstairs, she met Tessa standing at her doorstep with her hands folded to her chest.

"So, were you going to tell me that you finally have a boyfriend?" Tessa said, her tone laced with concern and a tinge of eagerness.

"Is that why you're standing at my doorstep like a spy? Look, mom,