Our daily routine continued when it comes to taking care of Kenji. Even during weekends like today we are always together. Reeve usually sleeps in Christie's room and would only go back to his unit for bathing and changing of clothes. Reeve was such a big help and I don't know what will happen to me if he's not here. I can't just stop going to work and take care of Kenji because I have to work to provide for our needs, his needs.
I was on my way to the kitchen when I saw Reeve talking with Kenji who seems to be talking back as he makes a sound. They look like father and son to me. What a beautiful sight. After that I went to the fridge to get some water.
"Sachie... Isn't it Kenji's first month today?" Reeve asked while still playing with the baby. His question made me check the calendar. Certainly, today is Kenji's first month. I went towards them and greeted my baby. "Happy one month my baby Kanji" and then I kissed it's forehead. As I lift my head I saw Reeve staring intently at me. I frowned and sat beside them.
"Oh I have to buy his formula milk and diapers" upon remembering, I stood up and went to my room to get my shoulder bag with my wallet and phone inside.
"We're coming with you!" Reeve shouted from the living room. As I went out from the room, I saw Reeve dressing Kenji and also a baby bag beside him was already prepared.
"Are you sure? It won't take me long though. I just have to buy something for Kenji."
"Yup" his fast reply while putting Kenji's socks. He gently picked up the baby and then placed the baby bag on his shoulders. "Let's go?" and then he headed for the door. I followed them and took the baby bag on his shoulders and locked the door of our flat.
"Wait a minute..." I softly pulled Reeve's shirt and asked again. "Are you sure that the three of us will be going out?" Reeve gave me a puzzled look. "Of course. Why shouldn't we?" he asked.
"You know... Maybe..." I hesitated completing my sentence while giving a questioning look. I mean he's single and would probably have a special someone. I knew people would misunderstood us and of course having a baby that resembles him.
"Someone we know would see us together? So what if they see us?" he casually answered.
"Let's go Sachie!" he continued, "I'm so excited for our baby's first month" he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the elevator. Okay I guess I'll have to go with the flow and come what may!
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after the fifteen minute drive we arrived at the mall. Reeve was holding Kenji as of the moment. We went for some grocery shopping and afterwards he brought us to the department store specifically in the baby section. Before checking out the baby strollers he gave me the baby and patted its head, took the baby bag from me and checked the products. Kenji was quiet for awhile until it started making faces which eventually lead to crying. I knew he was hungry so I immediately approached Reeve because the baby bag was with him.
"Excuse me.." I interrupted him while talking to his friends I guess. "I need the milk" I added while consoling the baby. If only Kenji wasn't crying I wouldn't dare bother him. He immediately took the milk bottle and handed it to me.
"You already have a son?" asked the guy wearing eyeglasses.
"Ah..." Reeve grinned at the guy and placed his hand on my shoulder. "This is Sachie" and started introducing me to his friends from college. "And this is Baby Kenji" as he introduced the now quiet baby. His college friends crowded us except for one lady named Charlene.
"You're baby looks like you. So handsome. Don't forget to invite us on his christening." his friend teased. I can't help but smile at their reaction towards our baby and Reeve seems having a good time letting his friends believe that it was his baby. When you look at Reeve, he may look serious with a bit bad boy look maybe because his shaved hair on the side leaving his long hair in the middle brushed on the right.
"So guys we have to go and buy this stroller so that it won't be hard with my Commander when going out like this." They bid their goodbyes and then took the stroller to the counter while I trailed him behind.
I went beside Reeve and nudged him on his side. "So I'm the Commander?" I teased.
"Which do you prefer? Wifey or Commander?" he answered back which left me frozen as I gulped wondering whether this guy is serious or joking at me.
I cleared my throat and said, "Your lady friend Charlene was glaring at me the whole time" to change the topic.
"Oh Charlene? Forget her. She liked me since college at least now she got a reason to stop from liking me more."
Now I get it. That's why he allowed his friends to believe that we are a family because of Charlene. To stop that lady from hoping a romance with him. What if one day I started to believe that we are a happy family? That's trouble. At least as early as now, I know where I stand in this setup.
We used the stroller immediately and placed the sleeping baby inside. We went to eat a nearby restaurant for snacks and then bought a cake after because Reeve won't stop until we get one. He really wants to have a cake for Kenji's first month which was the trend nowadays wherein people would celebrate a baby's day monthly.
When we got home, I laid Kenji on his crib and arranged the things that we bought while Reeve was busy preparing the cake and setting up his phone on his tripod. Looks like we are going to have a live coverage. He took Kenji on his crib and then called me to get there.
"Mommy! Come here! Let's celebrate Kenji's first month." From the moment I got there he immediately pressed the record button on his phone and we sang him a birthday song. We also took our 'family' picture.
In another picture, we both kissed Kenji's cheeks with a caption "Happy One Month" and posted it for all to see the boy who gives joy to our lives right now.
05-13-2018