Advice on customs or anything

Hhhhmmmm ....... OMG I don’t even know where to start. I have always been that girl that can bounce from girly to tomboy. I have always got along with guys great. I always managed to take my older brothers friends.😂 I also grew up and was raised around mostly men. It’s never been hard for me or uncomfortable for me to hold a conversation with males at all. I’ve always been able to keep things strictly platonic. I recently moved to a new apartment complex not to long ago to help my mom out. My mom and I live together. I live in the OC and it’s cheaper for us to do so. Our apartment manager is roughly 27. He just moved here from India and is getting his masters in engineering. He’s a cool dude and also funny. Him and I bounce off each other’s conversation. It has been cool to make friends since I moved from Ohio. I had to leave for a day or two to take care a family member in the hospital. I called the office to let maintenance know I would be gone around the time I was supposed to be home. I Then get a phone call from my mom that night at the hospital saying I’m not gonna believe this. She proceeded to tell me that he’s into me a lot and is about to go to Florida for a good job opportunity. ( He can also work the same job here in California)However, he doesn’t want to leave if her daughter will marry him. I thought she was joking .😳🤭She gets along with him well too. Idk her and I are kind people. I am shocked! I have know idea about the culture or anything. What is going on? What should I expect? Why me? I’m just all out confused. He’s a cute guy and gentlemen like. However, I sworn off dudes for a while to heal from the idiots I’ve dated. Can anyone tell me what to do or what expect? Is it worth giving a try? I’m an open minded person and don’t have any bad vibes about it. Any positive help would help.

P.s. He also told my mom not to tell me (mom ignores everything)because he’s shy and wants to do everything hisself the right way. My mom is actually happy about it too! Shocking.