Chapter 19
I didn’t know what to say. I couldn’t find the right words to answer him. Will I agree or not? What should I do?
I could see in his eyes the expectation that I would answer ‘yes.’
Should I agree? If you think about it, Amanda lives with him. His mother doesn’t like me either. I can’t match the wealth they have. We’re poor!
“Can I just answer you next time?”
I can see the disappointment in his eyes but as a mother, I have to make sure that my son will be okay.
“I’m sorry Steven,” I apologized.
“It’s okay babe,” he tried to smile but it just looked fake. I just don’t want to rush everything because of my son.
I fell asleep while Steven was next to me watching over our son.
I woke up when I heard my son’s soft giggles.
“Dad. Stop it. I’m a man now,” I frowned while watching them playing around. Steven tickling Hivo and our son burst into tears while laughing.
“But you’re still daddy’s baby,” Steven said.
I saw the scratch papers scattered on the floor and other coloring materials.
I had just fallen asleep but our room looked like it had been hit by a storm.
“You’re not going to work anymore dad?” Hivo asked Steven innocently.
They didn’t even notice that I was awake.
I could see how happy my son was while talking to his dad. I really love my son.
‘How about the father of your child, Ria? Do you love him too?’ It was like a demon asked me in my mind.
I blushed at the thought. I just shook my head.
“Daddy needs to work, son,”
“So when will I see you again?” Steven got nervous when he saw the tears that were about to fall in his son’s eyes.
“Everyday. Papa will visit you every day. Shh.. Don’t cry buddy. I thought you’re a big boy already?” Our son wiped away his tears and slowly nodded to his father. He’s such a crybaby now.
“Hmm.. I’m a big boy, dad. You promise that you’ll visit me every day?”
“Yes. daddy promise you.”
Hivo hugged his father. I wiped my tears away. My heart is full.
Steven looked at me. “Good morning babe,” he said and beckoned me to come to them.
“Good morning mom,”
“Good morning, baby.” I said.
“Mom, I’m okay. Let’s go home.” Hivo stood up and started to jump. It’s my first time seeing him like this. Only his father can give him this joy.
I smiled and approached him.
“Can I ask for a hug, my love?” I laughed when he hugged me tightly. I looked at Steven and I saw him happily looking at us.
“Mama misses her baby so much,”
“Mama, I’m not a baby anymore. I’m a big boy now.” He said with a frown like how his father frowned. They really looked alike.
I’ve been very nervous for the past few days. I just breathed a sigh of relief now, especially seeing my son’s enthusiasm. I have been praying almost every night that he will be fine.
“You’re not a baby? But mommy wants you to be my baby forever,”
“Okay fine. For you, even though I’m a big boy, I’ll be your baby forever.” I chuckled.
“How about dad?” Hivo looked at him and our son scratched his head which made me laugh.
“Okay dad. I’m your baby too.”
Steven laughed and took him from me.
I stood up to match them. Because Steven was so tall.
“Mommy has a surprise for you.”
My son frowned. Even Steven, he frowned too and my jaw dropped when I saw their face together. Wow! They really looked alike.
Did my son inherit something from me? Cause he really looked like his father and no sign of me.
“Why mom? It’s not my birthday today.”
“Yes but since you’re brave, mom has a gift for you.”
“What is it mom?”
“We are moving house. We will live together with daddy.”
After I said that, my son smiled widely and rejoiced in happiness. He even jumped while shouting ‘yeheyyy’.
And I saw Steven looking at me in shock and it seemed like, he did not expect me to agree right away.
“Really mom? Yeeeeeeey! Dad will be with us all the time.”
I’ve thought ’bout it. My son is happy with his father so why should I stop that? I’m sure there is a solution to my worries and I have thought of something to counter that.
The door opened and Hannah suddenly entered.
“Steven?” She said in her eyes wide opened. She couldn’t believe seeing her brother here with us.
“What are you doing here?” she asked but Steven just glared at her.
Hannah already knew the reason why her brother glaring at her so immediately ran back to the door.
“Hi Aunt Hannah,” Hivo ran to Hannah.
“Look. Papa is here,” my son said happily to his aunt.
“My handsome nephew is very happy. Are you happy that papa is here?” Hannah asked my son and my son nodded.
Steven walked towards me and hugged me. “Thank you for raising him, babe. Thank you for saying yes.” I smiled. Anything for my son.
I will do everything for him. He wanted to be with his dad so who am I to hinder?
“Ahem.” Hannah cleared her throat. I immediately let go of Steven’s hug because of Hannah.
Hannah raised her eyebrows at us while carrying our son. It seemed like she was teasing us but Steven glared at her again so she pretended to look away and chose to play with my son.
“Brother, I’m sorry.”
I was currently feeding Hivo while Hannah was nagging her sister to forgive her.
“Stop it Han. You’re a jerk.”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
Hannah’s muzzle lengthened. When the brother, who was clearly enjoying what he was doing, still couldn’t agree, he immediately wrapped his hands around his older brother’s arms.
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“Brother, I’m sorry.”
“Mom, why did aunt Hannah saying sorry to dad?” I looked at my son who was looking at his aunt and his dad.
“Leave them alone, son. They’re just playing. Go ahead and eat some more to get stronger again.”
“Quit making that face. You’re so ugly!” Steven said to his sister.
Hannah came to us, crying.
“Am I ugly, buddy?” she asked Hivo. My son just looked at them.
My son scratched his head and looked at me as if asking for help.
“Yes baby? Why?” I asked.
“What should I say, mama?” He whispered.
My son is so smart.
“I don’t want taking sides, mom. I don’t want them to be sad.” He whispered and I know they heard us.
“Oh my God! Steven! Your son is so smart.” Hannah said happily.
Hannah giggled and she filled my son’s cheeks to her kisses.
“Of course, my son is smart. He’s my little me after all,” Steven said proudly, full of love looking at his son who was laughing because he was tickled by what Hannah was doing.
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I’m currently fixing Hivo’s stuff. I will pay the bills later. The doctor said he’s fine, so we can go home now.
“Babe, ahm… can you please watch our son?”
“Where are you going?”
“I’m just going to ask for the bills so I could withdraw from the bank-
“No, don’t bother to do that. I’ll take care of that.”
“But-”
“Let me do that Ria. Let me pay for our son’s hospital bills. Let me make it up to him. Let me make it up to you.” He said seriously.
“It’s a shame-
“I forbid you to feel that with me. Why should you be ashamed of me? You’re the mother of my child. Both of you are my responsibility.”
I was shunned. I wanted to say something but I couldn’t find the right words. He’s dead serious.
“What?” He asked gruffly.
I blinked a few times before shaking my head.
“Tss.. we had a son already, you should feel comfortable with me.. I think it’s right to impregnate you again,” He mumbled.
“What?”
“Nothing,”
“Hmm.. I heard something.” He looked away and his ears were red.
“I didn’t say anything,”
“Why can’t you look at me then?”
“Tss… Stop it babe,” he said.
“Say it or we won’t live with you anymore.”
“Babe!” He faced me again and he suddenly hold my waist and pulled it closer to him.
What the!!
“W-Why?”
“You’re beautiful,” he said. If earlier he was the one blushing, now it’s me.
“You’re a good kisser,” He slowly pulled his head closer to my face. My heart was pounding hard. I know my face was red like a tomato.
When his lips were close to mine, I immediately pushed his face with my palm.
“Stop it Steven. This is not a drama.”
He frowned and I jumped in shock when Hannah laughed out loud.
“Bravo! Hahahahaha. I really like you Ria!” She said and laughed again so Steven threatened to hit her. Hannah ran towards Hivo who was busy watching Paw Patrol.
“Why are you so angry? That was embarrassing. Bleeeh!” Hannah teased her brother so I couldn’t help but to laugh at them.