can you write meeting parents â for aaron đ«¶đŸđ«¶đŸ
sorry for the absence this week babies but college is already kicking my ass đ I made reader congolese bc my people need representation đ© I really hope youâll like it boo â€ïž
aaron pierre x african!reader
meeting your parents for the first time !
The late afternoon sun was beginning to sink below the horizon as Aaron pulled the car to a stop in front of your childhood home. The house looked exactly as youâd described itâmodest but full of life, with vibrant flowers blooming along the walkway and the faint sound of Congolese rumba spilling from the windows. The smell of chicken maboke drifted through the air, and childrenâs laughter echoed from the backyard.
Aaron exhaled slowly, his hands resting on the steering wheel as he took it all in. âAre you sure this is a good idea?â he asked, turning to you with a soft smile that didnât quite mask the nerves in his eyes.
You reached over, lacing your fingers with his. âbaby, my mom already loves you, and you havenât even met her yet. Trust me. Youâve got this.â
He let out a quiet laugh, shaking his head. âYeah youâre right.â You stepped out of the car, brushing the dust off your pretty dress as Aaron followed, carrying the bouquet of lilies heâd picked out earlier that morning. Before you could even knock on the door, it swung open to reveal your mother, dressed in a bright pagne dress that seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. Her sharp eyes swept over Aaron, assessing him in an instant.
âMama, thatâs aaron,â you said, your voice light but steady.
Aaron stepped forward, his deep voice warm and careful. âMama, nazali na esengo mingi ya kokutana na bino.â
Your motherâs brows lifted in surprise, her lips curving into a smile. âEh, boye ! You speak Lingala ?â
Aaron gave a modest shrug, glancing at you. âđ€ been teaching me.â
âSheâs teaching you well,â your mother said, stepping aside to let you both in. âLandĂ ngai ! Come in.â
The inside of the house was exactly as Aaron had imaginedâcozy and full of life, with framed photos on every wall and the scent of freshly fried mikate wafting from the kitchen. Your younger cousin peeked out from behind the doorframe, giggling as they sized him up.
âAre you taller than Uncle Robert ?â One of your little cousins asked, his head tilted back to look up at Aaron. He crouched slightly, his smile kind. âI donât know. How tall is Uncle Robert ?â
âVery tall,â your cousin declared, spreading his arms wide.
Aaron chuckled, glancing at you. âThen I guess Iâll have to meet him to find out.â
Your mother reappeared with a tray of warm mikate and a small bowl of peanut sauce, setting it down on the low wooden table in front of Aaron. âTry this, my son,â she said, watching him expectantly.
Aaron didnât hesitate, picking up one of the golden, soft pieces and dipping it into the sauce. He took a bite, his eyes widening slightly as the flavors hit his tongue. âThis is incredible,â he said sincerely, looking at your mom.
Your mom nodded, clearly pleased, but her tone turned serious as she settled into the chair across from him. âSo, Aaron, what are your intentions with my daughter?â
You groaned softly, covering your face with your hands. âMama, vraiment ?â
Aaron didnât miss a beat. He met your motherâs gaze, his voice steady. âMy intentions are serious, Mama. I care deeply for đ€. Sheâs⊠everything to me.â Your mother studied him for a long moment before her face softened. âEh, tala ye. Weâll see,â she said, reaching for a piece of mikate herself.
The tension eased as the evening wore on. At one point, your mom pulled Aaron into the kitchen under the pretense of needing help with the pondu. You stayed in the living room, laughing with your siblings, but your ears were trained on their conversation.
âSo, you love my daughter?â your mom asked, her voice light but pointed. âYes mama, I really do,â Aaron replied without hesitation, his smile never leaving his face.
âThen you must learn more Lingala !â she said. âWhat will you say to the aunties ? To the elders ?â
Aaronâs laughter was soft and genuine. âThen youâll have to teach me, Mama.â When your mother laughed in returnâa rare sound that filled the house with warmthâyou knew he had passed her test.
Later in the evening, after the meal had been shared and stories exchanged, the living room came alive with music. Your cousins moved the chairs aside to create space, and someone turned up the volume on a familiar mutuashi song.
You tried to resist when your aunt tugged you to the center, trying to put a pagne on your hips, but it was no use. Laughter bubbled from your lips as the rhythm of the drums filled your chest. You let the music take over, your hips swaying in perfect time, your movements fluid and full of joy.
Aaron watched from the couch, his eyes fixed on you, captivated. You looked radiant, surrounded by your familyâs laughter and applause, your smile wide and uninhibited. In that moment, you were homeâcompletely in your elementâand he couldnât take his eyes off you.
One of your sister noticed his expression and nudged him. âSheâs beautiful, eh?â
Aaron didnât even look away as he answered, his voice soft. âSheâs incredible.â
When the song ended, you returned to his side, your cheeks flushed and your breath quick. âWhat ?â you asked when you saw the way he was looking at you.
He shook his head, his smile tender. âNothing. Just⊠you.â
As the evening wound down, your mom pulled you aside while Aaron helped your siblings clean up. âHeâs a good man,â she said simply, her tone carrying the weight of her approval.
âI know,â you said, smiling.
When it was time to leave, your mom handed Aaron a container of leftovers and patted his arm. âCome back soon my son,â she said. âI will, Mama !â he promised, his voice warm and sincere.
As the two of you drove away, the house fading in the rearview mirror, Aaron reached over to take your hand. âYour family is amazing,â he said softly.
âThey really like you,â you replied, leaning into his shoulder.
âIâm glad,â he said, his thumb brushing over your knuckles. âBecause Iâm planning on being part of it.â
And in that moment, with the warmth of your family still lingering in the air, you knew he already was.
mama, nazali na esengo mingi ya kokutana na bino â mom, Iâm really happy to meet you
mama vraiment ? â mom really ?