CAOLAN HAYDEN
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" Checkmate"
Alex called out with her signature lopsided smile.
" You know what? I'm done "
I gave up. She had won me in four rounds out of five and no, my failure wasn't unctuous. It was real, because Alex is not the type of child you give free marks to for her to get giddy.
She doesn't really care because she rather drudge for a thing than have it effortlessly.
" Are you hungry?"
She asks tilting her head.
" Pft, nah "
I waved my hand in dismissal to the topic. My time here is no doubt, limited and I rather spend it with my child than do any other thing for every second with Alex is treasured by me.
Much to my dismay, it only took me this epoch to realise that.
" Whatever it is making you this..glutinous should be immediately eliminated! "
She exclaimed like a conjurer causing my lips to twitch upwards before I broke into a fit of laughter.
" I love you so much Vixen "
I sighed meaning every single word.
" And I have a deep regard for you too Caolan"
Just as I thought, she wasn't going to use the 'L' word but I couldn't help but hope.
" Now there's that smile. Anyways get up, let's go make some Pasta "
She behaves just like Andrea and consider yourself fortuitous if she opens that part up to you.
" Yes mother "
I said as I joined her in the kitchen watching as she climbed a stool to fill the pot with water.

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ALEXANDRIA
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" You know you need to get yourself a new house. If I could even call this place one "
Mrs Whiskers propounded taking a sip of her tea.
I flexed my fingers gradually adjusting the new set of black gloves I snipped recently.
With my lips pursed, I stirred my gaze to Akila who was deeply engrossed in watching one of Mrs Whiskers' cats; Cotton playing with a woolen.
I always had a strong adverse for cats but today, I had to brook the fact that one was currently in my 'house' making itself at-home.
Perhaps, Mrs Whiskers is right. I would have to purchase a new residence for the sake of Akila which links to the fact that I need to snip some clothes for her.
" Isn't she precious?"
Mrs Whiskers cooed as we both watched the interaction between Akila and Cotton.
" She is "
With that, I pulled out my old phone and went straight to the contact I thought I'd never bespeak.
After three rings, he finally picked up the call.
" About your offer "
I spoke immediately. I had never made use of the hefty amount of money in my account. I spent my time working for mine instead. And I never thought I'd make use of the millions treasured in there but now, I grok why I should.
Because of Akila.

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CAOLAN HAYDEN
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"So...?"
Alex pressed, her expression - indecipherable as she awaited my sentiment on her Pasta.
I chewed on the chunk placidly with an expression like I was delving the relish of the meal.
Whereas, I already knew it tasted just like Andrea's once it made contact with my taste buds which were currently joyous.
Alex rolled her eyes and slumped on the couch. I didn't even realise I bypassed her question while savouring the taste of her meal.
" I'm sorry. Your food tastes splendid!"
Her expression only stirred a bit to that of amusement.
" Just like your mother's "
I added causing her to shift her gaze to the marble tiles.
" How was she like?"
She whispered after a minute of silence before looking up at me.
" She always reminded me of most spanish mothers - strict. She was bipolar, one time she's soft and another, she's strict"
I explained, reminiscing our times together. Once, she broke my finger for getting drunk one night.
" Can I ask you a question?"
I asked looking at her, anxiously as she nodded for me to proceed.
" Why are you different? Not like I don't like it, it's unique and not normal"
I rushed to avoid any offences being taken.
" Normal is boring "
She had a blank look on her face as she answered staring directly into my soul.
" Y-you know you scare me sometimes. Remind me how old you are "
I requested just so she can confirm that she behaves too mature.
" I'm more mature than you are. Is that enough to confirm that an age does not determine a person's maturity or immaturity?"
She asked still staring deeply at me. I gulped for an unknown reason and my hands started getting sweaty.
" You don't need to be nervous around me. I just wanted to confirm something for the umpteenth time "
She cleared making me furrow my brows in confusion.
" How do you mean?"
I asked, my voice cracking at the end.
" I tend to have a hefty effect on you and you tend to walk on eggshells around me. I don't bite "
With that, a smirk broke out on her face while i gave a nervous laugh.
" You don't bite "
I repeated her words before taking in another fork full of Pasta.
" These are awesome "
#6arbie#
This. This is what I am. This is who I am. Come hell or high water. If I deny it, I deny everything I've ever done. Everything I've ever fought for.
-Oliver Green
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UP NEXT
" Aren't you coming down for dinner?!"
Mrs Whiskers hollered from the kitchen.
"I'll be there in ɑ minute "
I muttered knowing fully well thɑt they cɑn't cɑtch on to whɑt I sɑid.
" Are you ɑlright?"
Mrs Whiskers sɑid from behind me cɑusing me to turn to fɑce her.
I grɑbbed one of my long hoods ɑnd ɑ pɑir of blɑck leɑther gloves, putting them on.
" I need to go somewhere. I hope you cɑn stɑy for the night, someone needs to wɑtch ɑfter Akilɑ. I'll be bɑck soon"
The box wɑs not in ɑny of the drɑwers in the closet meɑning I'd hɑve to go check my old ponderous residence.
"I'll see you lɑter! "