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The door opened and closed, distracting me from my laptop for a second. My eyes went to the clock; twenty minutes to one in the morning.“I thought you weren’t coming home today.” I said as I rubbed my neck.Azrael sat down beside me and placed his head on my shoulder.“I’m sorry about today and Lucas.” Azrael sighed. “He wasn’t on his best behaviour.”I laughed. “I like Lucas; he’s cute and unpredictable, different from Kioko, like a teenager. It’s refreshing to meet the person who raised you, and I’d rather deal with him than Jennifer.”Azrael chuckled. “Was she that terrible?”“We can’t stand each other. We ruined Thanksgiving dinner over the siblings’ favourite meal because they forced us to work together. She’s nice to everyone except me, but having her grandchild changed something.”“It’s great we don’t see her so often.”“Because of Lennon.”We laughed, and Azrael leaned closer. “This is nice.” He said.“It is.” I peeked at Azrael. “Hey Azrael,”“Yes?”“Don’t antagonise Lucas w
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Azrael dropped on the bed with a heavy groan.“What’s with the sigh? Rough day at work?”I straddled his back and massaged his back. He moaned in relief as I tackled the knots on his back.“No. Lucas came to my company today and got into an argument with Sawyer.”I laughed. “I can’t imagine Mr. Sawyer dealing with Lucas.”Azrael burst into laughter. “It was the funniest shit witnessed. Lucas enjoyed messing with couples and Sawyer was so frustrated he cried until Lucas apologised.”“What else happened?”“He also invited us for dinner tomorrow.”“Dinner?” I laughed nervously. “I don’t think that’s a great idea.”“Because of Lucas.”“Ehhh...”“I expected that, but Lucas promised he wouldn’t mess with us. Dinner is a great way to bond, and I haven’t told Lucas something important about you.”“What is that?”“You’re divorced and you have a son.”“He doesn’t know!”I got off Azrael and paced around the room. “Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! Why did you hide something so important? If he d
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I unlocked the door, and Azrael slammed the door behind him.“Why did you agree?!” Azrael asked, and I balled my fists.“You saw what he did. If I don’t bring them and he, by any chance, goes to my dad’s house because Lucas knows what he’s doing, this relationship will become a tug of war.”“Does it matter? You just reconnected with your twin a few days ago and you haven’t spoken to your family yet but agreed to invite them to Lucas’ party. Lucas wouldn’t see them until after his party, so he can focus on them.”“I didn’t know, and maybe this is the push I needed to go see my family.” I lowered my head. “I was going to tell you that.”I raised my head and stared at Azrael.“Are you embarrassed about Lucas meeting my family? I mean, it’s a leaping step in our relationship if our families meet each other. I never had that with Ben and there’s no guarantee my dad will come, even if my brothers show up.”Azrael sighed and placed his fingers on the crease between his brows. “I’m not embarr
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AzraelThe baby was asleep at the back of the car, country music playing softly on the radio and Leslie watching the roads with familiarity.“Are you okay, kid?”“I just realised how much I miss home. So much has changed since I moved out of here.”“We can take a detour; look around before heading for your parent’s place.”“We can?”“We still have time; they expect us for dinner. I want to know everything about your childhood in your little town.”“I know a great place we can have lunch, get free stuffs, take pictures, have fun...” Leslie mentioned and I laughed.He flushed, looking bright red to his neck as he averted his eyes with a cheeky smile.“What’s so funny? I got excited.” He pouted like a toddler.“You stole my breath away when you smiled like that.”“Stop flirting with me or else.”“Or else what?”Leslie caught me off guard, his doe eyes bigger and focused on melting my soul with the brightest blush on his face.“Or else I’ll break up with you.”“Hold your horse’s kid.”Les
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Leslie“Welcome home, son.”My eyes watered and I ran up the stairs. I hugged my dad, overwhelmed with joy, and he hugged me back. It’s been years, but he felt the same.“I missed you.” I whispered.“There was a never a day that passed when I didn’t think of you.” Dad replied.“Come here, you little rascal.”I gasped when someone lifted me from my hip and placed on his shoulder.“You’ve gotten heavy too. All that baby fat came back to your ass, mostly.” Jamie said, and I blushed.“Stop embarrassing me Jamie.”Jamie put me down and Kim hugged me. “I was worried when Ancel said he was inviting someone special. I’m glad I came. It’s great to know you’re not dead.”“I’m a tough nut to crack.”Konrad came closer, and I squatted so he could pat my hair.“You won’t run away again, will you?” Konrad asked, and I glanced at dad.“No, even if dad is stubborn.”“He won’t be. He wants you home.” Konrad glanced at my back. “Are you going to introduce us?”I turned my back, and Azrael was standing
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AzraelIt was pitch black without light peeking in.Leslie was deeply asleep, arms strapped around my waist. That my movements didn’t disturb him because he was a light sleeper.All that excitement since we walked into town and the shower sex must have knocked him out. I grabbed my phone, supporting my arm against Leslie’s head.Seventeen minutes past one.I was thirsty and wide awake.I searched around but there was no water on the nightstand, so I left after resting Leslie comfortably against the bed with a pillow to comfort him in my absence.There were a lot of rooms in the hall. A few doors had names, images and markings, but the rest were plain, with a tag number.It was quiet. Not a sound or maid lurking around, even with the lights on.Climbing down, I noticed the pictures hanging on the wall, but what caught my interest was a giant portrait of a young woman.She had bright red hair, straight and revealing her forehead. Her eyes were gentle green, glossy pink lips and rosy che
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LeslieI was searching for dad but he was no way to be seen. I was heading to the study when I saw Oliver in the living room with books scattered on the table.“Hey. Oliver right?”He nodded and dropped the pen on the table.“Can I help you with anything?” He asked with his Irish accent.“Have you seen my dad and Ancel?” I asked.“Ancel left for work early. Mr. Valentin might be in his study working. If he’s not in his study, he is either in the garden or he’s gone out. He doesn’t stay home all the time.”“I see. What are you doing?” I asked as I approached him.“School projects. Ancel and Mr. Valentin said I should at least have a high school diploma if I decide not to go to college.”“That’s nice.” I turned to the door.I was going to leave the room, but stopped in my tracks and faced Oliver.“Are you okay with everything that happened? You’re a little too young to have a kid in this age.”Oliver smacked his lips and gazed into my eyes. “I’m great; things could have been worse.”“My
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The last time I’d seen this much crowd was when Ben invited me to his company’s anniversary, but an art exhibition launch pulled more crowd than an anniversary. I wondered if it’s because of whom their family was or if it was just Lucas.There were a lot of important public faces among the guests we greeted this night, even the mayor of the city and his wife.“There are a lot of people.” I whispered to Azrael as I drank my sprite to hide my inability to hold my liquor.“Leslie loves a big splash. It helps his confidence.” Azrael replied. “Has your family arrived?”“No. I’ve been trying to reach my dad or Ancel, but nothing.”“We can wait. I’m sure they’re on their way.”Kioko came out from the crowd in a gorgeous green kimono that complimented her hair ornaments. She adjusted Azrael’s suit and hugged him before she touched my cheek.“Where’s your son?” Kioko asked.“He’s with his dad and grandparents for the entire week. We wouldn’t stay more than an hour here if we brought him with u
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A year has passed, and we’ve experienced wonderful and painful things together, but we’re fine and strong.Valentin proposed to Lucas, and they had a fast court wedding in April. No one knew but Ancel, and you can’t blame him. He found out the day they wedded.We knew because I didn’t hear from Lucas for two weeks, but his social media flooded with honeymoon and his past lovers called me to confirm if it was true.We’re happy for them but everyone in the family except Konrad hopes they don’t have a child as Lucas’ fertility period ends.There would be so much awkwardness every time Leslie and I saw that child and the age gap. Dominant omegas fertilities are just too long.There were bad times. Isaac and Sarah separated for a few months because of their careers and a client of Isaac that was Sarah’s childhood friend.It wouldn’t be my concern, but Isaac was my brother, and Lucas cried. They were a power-couple so watching them almost throw everything because of another woman; it was pa
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AzraelLeslie’s second pregnancy journey was fierce. Tougher than the duration he was pregnant with Nikolaus.Week ten.Leslie eats mostly fruits because his nausea is heavy. He gets fatigued over minimum effort and sleeps for long durations. He cries a lot, but he bounces back after the mood swings.He craves churros with weird dips and ketchup a lot.Week seventeen.Leslie’s a little underweight but his bump is growing now. The doctor gave us a supplementary diet we’re strictly following. Leslie hates the taste, but Carson Campbell, Isaac and Lucas are great helps with improving the diet.Leslie’s nausea is getting better but his mood swings aren’t better.Week twenty-four.We’re going to go for a gender test but mother insists on a gender reveal party so the results will be mailed to her. Since we don’t know the baby’s gender, we decided to start decorating with neutral colours like orange and yellow, but Leslie wants purple.We haven’t started picking names, but we know bobby is g
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LeslieThe daily life of a marrying a spoilt rich international treasure.I wake up by five every morning for devotion and head to the kitchen. I enter the kitchen and start preparing school lunch for my kid.Ida joins me in the kitchen around six to make breakfast for everyone except I package Azrael’s breakfast because he wakes up when the driver takes Niko to school.Azrael wakes up around ten and eats breakfast late if he eats at all. On days Azrael wakes up early, I don’t work at home.I continue to unwrap wedding gifts from family, friends and fans, sorting things to give out and donate with the servants until I get exhausted.Our habits didn’t change after marriage, and we’ve been married for five months, but things were different in a good way. Pleasant.At least until now.I bolted to the bathroom and crouched in front of the toilet, gripped the toilet seat and hurled in the bowl. My stomach twisted in pain, but gentle pats soothed my churning stomach.“Is that better?” Azrae
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LeslieThe soft strands of the brush glided carefully around my cheeks and stopped. I opened my eyes and stared at the mirror.The makeup artist did a terrific job making the makeup subtle. My hair was ready, cut shorter than the original length and gelled.Ancel opened the door, surveying seriously with a small note in his hand. He stayed at me and pulled out a white rose from the vase in the room.He placed the rose in my pocket and patted it.“Perfect but I liked the white suit better.”“You were going to make me wear a long veil if I wore that and this is my second marriage.”“You and Azrael would match but the blue isn’t bad. Soft and stable and I get to see you marry.” Ancel said and the door opened.Dad entered with a bouquet of hydrangeas and minor flowers. I recognised the flowers from mom’s garden and dad handed it to me.“Ancel, could you give us a minute?” Dad asked and Ancel winked.“Sure thing pops, have to make sure the set’s perfect.” Ancel said and left the room with
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The doorbell rang, and I opened it. Kaiyo stood there with a pout on his face and glared at me. I spread my arms across the door and leaned back a little.“You’re not here to dump tomato juice on me again, are you?” I asked, and he blushed.I smiled and lowered my arms.“I came to apologise, so listen closely, because I won’t say it again.” He puffed his chest and placed his hand on his hip. “I’m sorry for splashing juice on you and saying embarrassing things.”“Stay away from Mitsuki. You don’t deserve him. He’s mine.” I teased, and he turned red.“S-stop teasing me. Y-you be kissing my feet. I came here today.”I patted his head and smiled. “Do you want ice-cream? Sundae?”“What flavour?” He shook his head and wiped his mouth. “I’m not a dog.”He acted like Becca’s, one of Isaac’s twins in her teenage stage that doesn’t want to be smouldered by adults. It’s difficult to find innocence and pure naivety at his age these days.Everything I wouldn’t describe Lucas, me or Oliver as.“Com
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105LeslieI joined my friends at the table. They were all waiting, so I raised my hand to reveal the wedding ring.“Yes!!!” Everyone cheered.Some high-fives and hugged me.“Congratulations!” Isaac said and grinned. “You’re marrying my brother again. Welcome to the family.”We laughed at the joke, and I nudged Isaac.“I can’t wait to tell everyone, and it was all thanks to me.” Ancel gloated and pulled out his phone.“Hold on there cowboy, Lucas might have already beat you to it. He was the first person Azrael called to while we were in Japan.”“I’m still going to spice it up more. I still have a picture of the ring.” Ancel said and started typing.“Thank you.” I whispered to Ancel. “For helping me with the ring.”Ancel nudged me and smiled. “Anytime. Patronise my company to decorate your wedding. I’ll give a discount even though your fiancée is one of the wealthiest living things in the world.”“Of course. Just set an appointment for next week.”Ancel was genuinely happy, but his ey
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AzraelI took pictures as Leslie excitedly stuck out his head from the train; the breeze blowing against his hair and his eyes excited with the nature scenery around Japan.Leslie was my kid, but travelling brought out that soul in him more. No sleep for me if he was awake, talking my ears out on all the places he wanted to go.I never want him to cry or feel lonely when I’m around.“I can’t wait to take a lot of pictures.” Leslie said, and I sighed.“I’ve missed hot spring baths.”The train stopped, and we headed for one of the popular temples in Kyoto – Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.We took a lot of pictures with a temple guide giving the history of the temple. I didn’t believe in any gods, unlike my parents and Leslie is Christian, so I couldn’t understand his fascination with temples.“Should we buy a charm or two? Maybe a souvenir?” Leslie asked.“Kid, these god statures aren’t for decorations and children touch things they shouldn’t. Let’s stick with the papers that won’t leave t
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103Ben and I watched the examination Dr. Steve had with Niko. They were talking as Niko coloured and laughed.Dr. Steve touched a colour of the Rubik's cube and Niko would match the colours he picked as they talked about random topics unrelated to colours.Dr. Steve came out as a nurse took supervision, and we followed him to his office. We sat down and stared at Dr. Steve.My chest was heavy and my hands sweaty. I exhaled to ease the discomfort in my gut.“I have a few questions.” Dr. Steve said, and we nodded. “When was the first time you noticed your ward’s condition?”I stared at Ben, and he nodded in understanding.“When he was three. Nikolaus has always responded to the colour red as a baby, so I thought he liked the colour and yesterday, I confirmed he sees everything as red, with few exceptions.” I narrated, and Dr. Steve nodded.“What exceptions?” Dr. Steve asked.“Himself, me and objects that are actually the colour red.”Dr. Steve stared intensely at the both of us and exh
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102LeslieKeystone Kindergarten was a beautiful building with welcoming graffiti and bright scenery. It was the beginning of a session. The school was full of parents, kids, and teachers.Azrael and I held Niko as we stared at the building before we saw a familiar toddler run towards us.“Remy!” Lennon screamed, and Niko broke loose from our hold.They hugged each other, laughing and giggling, then held hands. Lennon was a beautiful boy with a messy mop of brown hair, green eyes, and the brightest smile on his lovely face.“Leslie! Bethan!” Ben jogged towards us and stopped.“He’s so fast.” Ben said and hugged me. “It’s been a while.”Azrael frowned, and I wrapped Azrael’s arm around my shoulder. “You should keep a closer eye on him.”“Or a leash.” Azrael added, and we laughed.Ben checked his wristwatch and stared in shock. “I need to head for the office soon. I have a meeting in less than two hours.” Ben said.“It’s your second son’s first day of school. Be supportive.” I said and
