Unrequited Feelings

The door clicks shut and I sigh in relief as the embarrassment died down, i turn to Ajax with a stern look, he was already hoping to the bathroom for a shower.

‘Come here' he shakes his head no and was about to rush into the bathroom still fully clothed when I grab him.

‘Ahhhhh’ his shrieks as his little feet get suspended in the air and I bring him to the sofa.

‘No, Ajax, let’s have a serious conversation’ he looks at me with that smug smile on his face.

‘I wanted to get you a husband' he pouts and I refuse to be fazed by his somber look.

‘I didn't tell you I wanted a husband, did I' I stare into his black orbs that had a striking familiarity to Simon's.

I had expected to be taken aback or be angry anytime I stared into something so similar to eyes I hated, but instead I was happy

When I saw the eyes in the sockets of a face that was chubby, frown lines not yet etched into his forehead or cheeks I felt relief.

At least Ajax had not inherited the fathomless depths that seemed to suck