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"Oh four of us? Is Hanlu coming?" Daniel asked with a confused frown. He lifted Luangmin on his arms before he walked towards the closet where Laotian's clothes were being kept.
"Not Hanlu. It's a surprise." Laotian smiled and accepted the clothes Daniel handed to him. Daniel looked at his husband suspiciously but smiled at the end. He had no clue where the Alpha was going to bring him but he knew it will be a wonderful place.
"Okay, I trust you." Daniel watched Laotian wear his clothes so perfectly before it was his turn giving Luangmin to the Alpha to carry this time as he wore his own clothes.
Soon, the three of them trailed the way downstairs with happy smiles.
"Good Morning, Darling. Happy Birthday. How was your sleep?" Laura Mo asked the second she noticed the three walking down the stairs. She left her flower arrangement task and gave Daniel a hug and then kissed Luangmin's cheeks whispering him good morning as well.
"Thank you, Mother. I had a good sleep." Daniel smiled, later on, his eyes landed on the maid who came close to them with a large basket handing it to Laotian.
"I've prepared everything for your picnic. I think you two should go now before Hanlu gets here." Laura suggested to Laotian which the Alpha nodded in understanding. This was his birthday gift for Daniel. He can't have Hanlu following them.
"Thank you, Mother," Laotian spoke that it almost stunned Laura since it's very rare for his oldest to be this way. Smiling at the remark, Laura quickly shooed them. Five minutes later, Daniel, Laotian, and Luangmin was on a Mercedez Benz SUV driving away from the Mo estate to their destination.
Their destination was not that far actually and so 20 minutes later Laotian drove inside a private place after passing through the security guard at the entrance of the gate.
Daniel looked around and the place just further confused him. It was not a park but it was not a restaurant either.
Soon Laotian parked the car, "We're here." He breathes making Daniel raised an eyebrow. He looked further outside and the only building he was seeing is a Chinese style roundhouse.
The rests were fields and fields of grass and flowers.
Daniel and Laotian get off of the car, Daniel picks Luangmin and Laotian picks their breakfast in the basket. "Come on. I'll show you what my surprise is." Laotian urge.
They walked on a small trail leading to the roundhouse but before they got to the building Laotian first put the basket he carried to the grass nearby where a wooden table was erected and other things needed for the picnic were prepared.
"I see you've prepared everything for this. Thank you, Laotian. You're so sweet." Daniel spoke with a smile, he thought this was the Alpha's surprise.
He happily sways Luangmin and showed him the green surroundings. There were so many flowers around and it's very pleasant because it made the whole place smelled so good.
Daniel closes his eyes and he quickly imagines Luangmin and Luangmie running around the field so happily. There was no doubt he like the place, and he believes if his daughter was here, she would love it too.
For months, he tried to forget about what had happened but truthfully, just having Luangmin around always reminded him that he had another child. A daughter, a beautiful baby girl, his little princess.
Daniel's lips turned into a curve as he imagines Luangmin and Luangmie's laughs as they run around. He really wished he could have witnessed that, sadly he couldn't. He then opened his eyes and nuzzled Luangmin's body. A single tear slides down his cheeks but he quickly wiped it off before facing Laotian.
However, even though Daniel hid it. He knew Daniel was feeling kinda sad. He quickly neared him and hugged him together with their son.
"You liked this place?" Laotian asked, their forehead touching.
"Yeah. I love it." Daniel replied with a tender smile. He wanted to tell the Alpha that their daughter would have loved it but he didn't because he didn't want Laotian to worry.
"I'm happy, but this is not the gift I prepared for you," Laotian revealed making Daniel raise one eyebrow again.
"Come with me. I'll show you." Laotian said mysteriously as they walked towards the round building. It was surrounded by a small pond that's filled with different shades of yellows, reds, and oranges. They walked through a bridge before they're finally inside the building.
Daniel looked around. At first, he didn't understand what was the surprise but after he realized what kind of place they were and Daniel gasp in shock as he gawks at Laotian.
"D-Did you really?" Daniel stuttered. His tears already threatening to fall. It only took a slight nod from Laotian until his tears dropped one by one without stopping. His sobs slowly filled the room before he hugged his husband.
"I was never planning to leave her behind alone. After we came back, I've arranged her transfer. I didn't tell you because I wanted to surprise you." Laotian explained as he cooed Daniel from his crying. Despite coming off a surprise, Laotian was extremely mournful that he had already lost a daughter.
Naturally, he didn't want to leave her behind in a foreign country. And so he instantly decided her transfer the day he buried her. His little princess needed someone who will guide her, and his ancestors were perfect for that. They will take good care of her.
Daniel continued to bawl loudly that caused Luangmin to cry as well. He clings to his mother and bawled.
"Shhh, don't cry." Laotian cooed and helplessly hugged both mother and son. It took a while before Daniel had calmed down with Luangmin.
"Let me carry him, you go see our princess." Laotian urge and Daniel nodded okay. He quickly found Luangmie's small tomb and soon his tears started flowing again. But because he didn't want to make Luangmin cry again, he silently held his loud cries as he caresses her tomb.
There were beautiful white lilies next to her name and Daniel smiled seeing that his daughter had not been left alone for too long.
'I'm so sorry my little princess. Mommy will be strong next time.' Daniel thought with his tears still flowing none stop. Today is a happy event, he shouldn't cry. He also believes his daughter wouldn't want to see him cry every time they see each other.
Daniel quickly wipes his tears and toughen himself. The moment he turns around, he once again promised he would never let his princess see him cry. A genuine smile once again appeared on his lips as he watched Laotian and Luangmin together.
He promised to himself that he will protect his family and not let anything happen to them like what had happened to his princess.
"Are you sure you don't want to stay there longer," Laotian asked when Daniel only stayed to see their daughter for a couple of minutes. They are now currently sitting on the blanket the Alpha laid for them to sit and lay on in their picnic. He honestly thought Daniel was gonna stay longer to talk to Luangmie.
"Nope, both my beloved needs me more. Miemie is strong, she didn't need my protection anymore. Instead, she will protect us." Daniel said smiling and continued to play with Luangmin. Laotian quickly understood a gentle and doting smile appeared on his lips.
"Laotian, thank you so much. This is a very wonderful gift." Daniel uttered looking at the Alpha with so much love and adoration. He tilted his head up. And as if it's a natural thing, their lips touched so passionately. Laotian held Daniel's chin and deepen their kiss, their tongue swayed together.
At this moment, everything felt like magic.
As soon as their lips separated, both of them breathe the same three words on sync bringing them into a peal of laughter. They were so happy and peaceful.