Capítulo 61: Small Talk
"Tanya, you're choking me!" I said in a strangled voice as Tanya's hand tightened around my neck.
She quickly let go of me and apologized, "I am sorry! I got too emotional."
"What are you getting all emotional over a gift for?" I laughed.
"I do not have that many friends to shower me with gifts, you know," Tanya held the packages to her heart as if it was a treasure.
"What? Why not?" I asked, looking at her, surprised.
"Well…" she stretched the word for long but then abruptly changed the subject, "You have the morning shift tomorrow, right?"
I didn't want to force her to talk, so I went along, "Yep! I don't want to burden Samuel so much, especially when Jenny is pregnant."
"Ah, I see. Then, will you and Twen be free enough to join me for my birthday dinner tomorrow?" Tanya asked, smiling at me with sincerity.
"Why not?" I smiled back.
"Ummm-" she seemed to be hesitating to say something, but her eyes were brightly glowing as she looked at me.
"What?" I asked, getting self-conscious.
"You can bring the CEO too if you want," she said with mischief on her face.
"Tanya!!" I sighed while blushing red like a tomato before speaking softly, "I can't guarantee it, but I-I'll ask him."
Tanya's eyes glowed even brighter, "I didn't know that Tony could be this cute," she said, laughing happily at my red face.
I wanna facepalm!
"Come on, stop being so shy. He is your bonded alpha with whom you already have a kid! What are you getting all shy for?" Tanya laughed again, "Oh, by the way, do you think Mr. D'Souza would mind joining?"
"Fred?" I looked at her, bewildered, "I can ask him, but are you sure? Let me remind you, he is an unbonded alpha, unlike Robbie. If he agrees to come, you have to be-"
"I know! I know! He is your friend, and from last time, I know he is a really nice person. It's not every day you come across alphas with such bright and kind personalities."
Well, she is right! Fred definitely is one of a kind. Robbie, as a kid, was pretty much the same as those arrogant alphas. Unlike him, when I met Fred, he was barely sixteen, but he was already a good-natured person with a bright personality. Anyone would be lucky to have him in their life. I also felt the same as his friend.
"Okay, I'll bring him," I said when both of our cell phones rang at the same time.
Tanya said in a hurried and tensed voice, "Oh no, it's dad. He must be worried sick," she looked at me as she picked up the phone, mouthing "Goodnight" and almost running towards the parking exit.
While I saw Sam's caller ID. I picked up the call and greeted him as I opened the car door to sit.
"Tony, are you alright? Mr. Walker has been inquiring about you. Did something happen? Twen was very upset that you did not come to pick him up today!"
"No, it's not like that! I got stuck, Sam. Actually, there was an event ordered by the Chairman. Since the order was sudden, everything was in chaos, and I had to work overtime, as you know. Sorry for being so late," I explained.
"Chairman?? No wonder Mr. Robbie sounded so anxious! Are you alright?" Sam asked in an anxious tone.
"I am fine! I am fine. Don't worry. I will come over right away."
"That's good to hear! F**king high authorities! No consideration for the workload on the employees at all," Sam cursed angrily.
"Honey, don't curse and don't speak so loudly! You'll wake Twen up." came Jenny's irritated tone.
"Sam, it's okay! Take care of Jenny and Twen. I'll be there in a quarter of an hour," I said.
"Okay! Hurry up!" Chef Samuel said as he hung up.
I quickly started my car, making my way to Sam's place. Sam was insisting that Twen and I stay at their place for the night as it was already so late and Twen was asleep. I would have agreed if it was not my morning shift tomorrow. I apologized profusely and left for my quarter. It was well past 2 when I reached my quarter. I opened my door to find Robbie spread out on my couch. I was not surprised. After his confrontation with his father, he kept a key to my quarter in case of an emergency. I thought he would be barging in every other day, but because of the disagreement we had, he did not show up until today.
I tiptoed past him and placed Twen in his bed, got refreshed, changed and was about to turn off all the lights when a pair of hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me into an embrace.
"You are so late! I almost fell asleep." Robbie said drowsily.
My ears turned red!
"You should have known that I would be late! Didn't we talk after the event?"
"Hmmmm," Robbie hummed while placing his head near my ear, breathing softly.
"Let me go. I am tired and have to wake up early tomorrow," I said softly, trying to free myself.
"Let's sleep together," he said, suddenly picking me up princess style.
"Rob- it's a single bed," was the first thing that came to my mind.
Robbie brought his face closer to my ears and whispered, "Better. You will be closer to me," and a cheeky grin spread across his face.
"Shameless," I said, turning magenta, "The lights-"
I didn't complete my sentence as Robbie took me closer to the switchboard and said lightly, "See, easy!"
Once all the lights of the house were off, Robbie took me to bed and cuddled with me putting his head on my chest.
"Your heart's beating fast," he said, smiling on my chest, "Don't know why it makes me relaxed."
I didn't know what to say. Warm darkness fell in, there was no sound but our light breathing. I felt calm and relaxed like, there were no worries in the world. We both relished the silence, just feeling each other's warmth, soft breath and beating heart.
"Robbie?" I called, breaking the peaceful silence.
"Hmm?" Robbie murmured.
"Today is Tanya's birthday, and she invited me, Twen and you to join her dinner party. Would you like to join?" I asked, remembering Tanya's request.
"I... have to see. If I can finish the work early, I'll join," Robbie replied, nuzzling on my chest, "Are we the only ones going?" he asked drowsily.
"No, I guess she will invite some of her friends from the Exquisite hotel she used to work at before and oh, she also wants Fred to join," I said thoughtfully.
"Fred? Why? I don't think she is even acquainted with him properly," Robbie asked with a sudden sharp voice, all traces of drowsiness gone.
"No, it's because he is my friend, and she is impressed by his nature," I said, wondering why he was sounding agitated all of a sudden.
"Nature of that boor?" Robbie spoke sourly.
I slapped Robbie's arm gently, "Be nice. He is a good man."
Robbie 'hmphed' irritably before saying in a determined voice, "I'll join. After your work is over, call me."
"Huh? You just said you're not su-" I started in a surprised tone only to be interrupted by Robbie, who said,
"I can at least do this much for you."
He cuddled even closer. He raised his head once and kissed my forehead gently, saying almost as softly as the night's breeze,
"Goodnight."
It was strange. Two and half months back, I would not have wanted to be anywhere near this guy, but now his presence somehow made me feel secure. Somewhere between our fights, disagreements, tears and anger, something completely unlikely was born; a connection or a bond that was long lost in those years!
Capítulo 62: Like a Family
Robbie was sleeping, tangling around me like a vine. It took me ten whole minutes to untangle myself from his octopus-like grip. Getting down, I glanced at Robbie's pretty face, which now has an unhealthy pallor over it, with visible dark circles under his eyes and unkempt hair over his forehead. The past few days must have been quite hard on him. His confrontation with his dad has resulted in him being in a difficult situation. Although he did not mention details of the dispute, I knew he left his house in the end. He did not even tell me where he was staying. According to him, the less I know, the better.
It is hard not to feel sorry for the difficult situation he has landed in. I wanted to tell him to make peace with his dad, but thinking of the conditions his dad has put forward, I cannot bring myself to say it. I patted his head subconsciously but quickly withdrew my hand when I saw him moving. Shaking my head, I went out to get refreshed.
Twen woke up half an hour later when I was busy preparing breakfast, rubbing his eyes and looking sleepy.
"Morning sleepyhead," I called from the kitchen.
He looked at me, yawning as he mumbled, "Good morning mommy."
"Quickly take a bath and get ready! I have to leave early today," I said, taking two eggs out of the fridge.
"Mommy, where were you yesterday?" Twen asked, pouting sourly.
I looked at his upset pouty face and couldn't help smiling. He looks too cute when he is mad! I said apologetically, "Sorry, kid, I was really very busy yesterday."
"You always have so much work," Twen grumbled.
I turned down the flames, strolled to him, and picked him up in my arms. Lifting him in my arms is becoming more difficult. Well, he is a growing boy, it is bound to get difficult. I pinched his nose and said with a kiss on his cheek,
"Mommy's job is very time-consuming, but I will try my best to come to your side as fast as possible. Okay?"
"Mmmm," he grumbled, still looking upset.
I wish I could reduce my work hours. In an effort to compensate for yesterday and comfort him, I replied with a big smile,
"Kiddo, today is aunty Tanya's birthday. Would you like to go there together with me? We will have lots of fun."
"Really?" he asked, his eyes glowing.
"Yep!"
"Okay, let's go," he said, jumping in my arms and hugging me.
Once he left my neck, I placed him on the floor and said, patting his head, "Now, quickly get ready! Chop! Chop!"
I was almost done with my breakfast when a pair of hands wrapped around my waist, and a kiss was planted on my temple.
"Good morning," Robbie drawled.
"Good morning," I replied.
I feel like Robbie just loves hugging me from the back. He always embraces me from behind and places his chin on my shoulder like a big kid!
"What are you making?" he asked, sniffing like a mastiff.
"Just some buttered toast and sunny side up," I said, placing toasts on three plates.
"I like scrambled eggs," Robbie said, eyeing the sunny side up.
"You have to wake up early to tell me your breakfast choice!" I said, hitting him lightly over the head. To which he pouted but didn't say anything, "Anyway, you said you have some important work to do today, right?"
"Mmmmm," Robbie mumbled.
I rolled my eyes. What's with this uncanny similarity between this father and son duo? Both of them even respond similarly. It's like living with two Robbies, one adult version and one miniature version. Just yesterday, the adult version called me several times because he was worried and got upset because I didn't pick up the call. The miniature version got worried and upset because I was late. I sighed. What am I gonna do with these two?
"So, when will you be leaving?" I asked, putting the sunny side up on two plates.
"Around nine!" Robbie said, leaving me with a quick kiss on the neck, "Are you leaving now?"
"Yeah," I said, placing the breakfast on the table, "I have a morning shift today! Twen will be ready in a few. I'll drop him at school. Your breakfast is on the table."
"You worked late yesterday. You should have taken the afternoon shift," Robbie frowned.
"No! Jenny is in her eighth month of pregnancy. Samuel can't care for both Jenny and Twen simultaneously. So, I have been thinking of making the morning shift permanent as long as it is not very necessary to change," I replied.
"What if I picked up Twen from Samuel's place? Then, you can relax a bit, right?" Robbie said, crossing his arms.
I took off my apron and looked at Robbie in a slight surprise. "Picking him up? Will your work even permit you to be so free?"
"Work is indeed quite hectic at the moment. However, it is mostly this month, as I have been working on a merger deal with the 'Plaza hotel'. In fact, I'll be leaving next week for the meeting. Before that, mum will return, so I am thinking of meeting her and deciding on what to do about the current situation. Once all is done, I think I can take a break. I can make the time easily then!"
"Still, I do not want to stress you out further. You're already looking exhausted from running around. I don't want to add to your bulged up schedule," I said, shrugging.
"How about this then? Whenever your work overtime or you have an afternoon shift, I can pick Twen up!" Robbie suggested.
This was actually not a bad idea. I pretended to think a bit and said in a wondering voice, "We can do that! It's not a bad idea! Since winter has started and the traffic in hotels has increased, my work hours have been continuously fluctuating. This can actually be feasible for both of us."
"See, you can always come up with a solution," Robbie chuckled.
Twen came just as Robbie finished talking. Twen eyed Robbie with a look that clearly said 'Why-is-he-here-again' but didn't say anything.
"Morning, kid!" Robbie greeted.
"Morning," Twen mumbled moodily.
"Twen breakfast is on the table. Hurry and finish it. It's nearly 7:30!"
Twen tottered to the table and started munching on his toast. Robbie patted his head, seeing him eat before ambling past the table to the washroom.
As Twen and I were about to leave, I saw Robbie settle in at the dining table and munch on his toast. I opened the door and pushed Twen forward gently out of the door. I heard Robbie call,
"Have a nice day, Twen!"
"Hmmm," he answered moodily.
I patted Twen's head, realizing that Twen is still not comfortable with Robbie, but I was proud to see that he was at least trying instead of throwing tantrums. The whole thing would have been strange if he suddenly became friendly with him. Robbie has also come to understand that, so he won't push him too hard either. He is also hoping for time to heal their relationship.
"Lock the door when you leave," I told him, holding the door handle.
Robbie rolled his eyes and said, chuckling slightly, "Of course, I will, I am not stupid! Call me once you're done."
"Yeah," I said, closing the door.
I sat in my Toyota, smiling to myself before starting the car. This morning was the same and still so different. Robbie and I stayed the night together, conversed about regular issues, and spent the morning like a normal family does. I was feeling strange and happy at the same time.
"Mommy, what are you looking at?" Twen called as I remained sitting staring at the space.
"Nothing," I smiled, starting the car.
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