THE TRAP OF LOVE
#68
"Uncle."
"Can you change your nickname for me?"
"You want me to change it?"
"Of course, because right now you are my lover, my future wife."
"How about .....,” Gia continues to massage the base of her nose.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm thinking, looking for a name that suits you."
"Have it, don't think about it, just call me by my name."
"No, I don't want to."
"Gift ..."
"What, honey?" hearing Gia call him affectionately, Lexy's heart seemed to jump out.
"Try to repeat your words."
"Which words"
"What just now?"
"What?"
"Not ....” said Lexy while shaking her head.
Gia cupped Lexy's face with both hands, "Honey ...."
A smile rose on Lexy's face. Then with both hands he pinched Gia's cheek
"You're making me so nervous."
"Ahhh, sick. How about my cheeks are wide because they are pulled like that,” said Gia while holding both cheeks
"I don't care, for sure, I like you ...."
Lexy grabs Gia's nape and slowly smashes Gia's pink and soft lips. Gia puts her hand around Lexy's neck.
"Gift, I love you."
"I love you too .. dear." Their kisses deepened and demanded.
"Gift."
"Hm ...."
"Marry me,” whispered Lexy in Gia's ear.
A smile now rose on Gia's face, she looked into Lexy's eyes and then she nodded her head.
**
"An, there's something Daddy wants to talk to you about."
"Tell me, Dad,” Anna said as she tidied up the stuff.
The time showed at 9pm that time.
"Has Nathan and Nixon been sleeping?"
"Already, Dad. That's why I can clean up,” Anna replied.
"Sit down."
"Daddy, what's wrong? it seems serious."
"Do you want to forgive Daddy?"
"I'm sorry Daddy? What's wrong Daddy? Even if Daddy's wrong, Anna will forgive Daddy."
"Hmmm .... Daddy wants to tell you a secret."
The Flashback
That night, the air was so cold it hit Joe's body. For days now he's been looking for Cornelia's whereabouts.
Joe felt very guilty for Cornelia for frowning out the woman's honor. Actually it was not entirely Joe's fault, because Joe was on the influence of drugs.
"Where are you going, Lia?" mumbling Joe.
He put both his hands into the pocket of his coat, to simply remove the coldness that made his hands go numb.
Joe rubbed his hands and occasionally blew them with his mouth. When he got to his house, he heard a voice.
Oeee ... oeee .. oeee ....
"That's the sound of a baby,” said Joe who began to step his foot looking for the origin of the sound.
The longer the sound gets louder. Joe saw a cardboard box with a tiny baby in it.
"Geez, who dumped the baby here? the air is so cold, this baby can freeze to death if it continues to be outside,” said Joe.
Without a second thought, he took the cardboard into his house. At least the baby didn't feel cold.
Joe checked the cardboard, a baby wearing a thin shirt and covered only by a thin blanket as well. And an envelope tucked in the end of the cardboard box. Inside the envelope was a letter and several pieces of money.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to throw this baby away. But if you find him, please. I can't give him a good life. Once again forgive me.
I promise I won't look for him or ask him back. All I want is a happy life for her.
Flashback Off
"So I ...."
"I'm sorry Daddy. It's not Daddy's intention to hide this from you, it's just that Daddy doesn't want to see you sad."
Anna hugged Joe, "Daddy, I'm sorry. Daddy must be having a hard time taking care of me."
Joe immediately rubbed Anna's head, "It was originally Daddy's hassles, but you're not a fussy child dear. You understand Daddy very well. When Daddy left you with the nanny, none of the nannies complained about you. They like you?"
"Daddy....,” Anna further tightened her embrace.
"Daddy also wants to tell you about Daddy's past. Daddy hopes you won't be disappointed in Daddy."
"No Daddy. It is precisely now I who fear to disappoint Daddy, after all that Daddy has done for me."
"That you should know, Daddy will always love you, until any time."
"Of course Daddy, I know that. And I love Daddy all the time."
After hugging tightly, Anna slowly let go.
"Then, what did Daddy want to tell me?"
"Daddy is getting married."
"Married? with who? I've never seen Daddy with any woman, except ..."
"If your estimate is Cornelia, yes. Daddy's getting married to him. Do you agree, honey?"
Anna smiled, "Is Daddy happy?"
"Of course, honey. Daddy's been looking for her a long time. When Daddy saw it yesterday, it was like finding the wreckage of Daddy's long-buried heart."
"If Daddy's happy, then I'll agree to it."
"One more thing, baby. Daddy ... turned out to have a child with her."
Dad Joe thought that Anna would be disappointed in him. In addition to knowing that he is the adopted son of Dad Joe, it turns out that Dad Joe has biological children.
"really? I have a brother?" asked Anna with sparkling eyes
Joe nodded, "and you already know him."
"I already know him? Who is Dad?"
"Tomorrow they'll be here.”
"What time is Dad? I have to work."
"They'll be here at 8 a.m. They'll have breakfast with us."
"Okay Dad, I'll cook for them."
"No need to bother An. You know what Cornelia looks like. He will also bring food."
"Daddy ...."
"With you accepting everything, make Daddy's heart feel relieved. There's no more secrets I need to hide, I'm really relieved."
"Thank you, Dad, you've taken care of me. Your love will never be replaced by anything. I love you,” Anna once again hugs Dad Joe tightly.
"An, remember, your happiness is Daddy's happiness too. Achieve your happiness, eat your happy Daddy."
"I understand, Dad."
The next day, the,
"An, what are you doing?"
"I'm making breakfast, Dad."
"Nathan and Nixon?"
"They're still sleeping, Dad. I woke up early."
"You take a shower first, let Daddy continue. They'll be here soon."
"Okay Dad's. It just lifted up,” Anna moved from the kitchen, Dad Joe saw it with a smile.
Before long, the sound of the door knocking disturbed the silence in the morning. Dad Joe opened the door.
"Lia."
"Good morning,” hello Cornelia.
"Aunty Lia,” greet Anna who has finished bathing, "this .... Doctor Bella?"
"Yes Anna, Doctor Bella is aunty's son."
Anna shut her mouth, as if in disbelief. What kind of coincidence is this, he thought.
Bella hugged Anna, "Do you believe her name is a coincidence?" whisper Bella.
Anna could not believe what she was seeing and feeling right now. If Daddy and Aunty Lia get married, then he will soon have a younger brother. Of course he was very happy.
"A very pleasant coincidence,” Anna said.
"Of course, Sister Anna,” said Bella.
They chatted together and talked. Then take Nathan and Nixon to play. This is truly happiness.
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