"Hey kid... Can I sit here with you?" Yago asked when he saw Albee sitting alone in the living room with a laptop on his lap. Albee shortly glanced at the man with his cold expression, nodded, before fixing his eyes on the laptop screen once again.
Yago sat beside the boy and peeked at his computer screen. He thought he was playing some games but Yago was amazed after finding out he was actually solving advance mathematical problems at the moment! His genes were pretty good, huh? Those weren't meant for his age!
"Roy was right. You're pretty smart, huh?" he commented.
Albee suddenly paused, and then decided to put the laptop down on the table. "Thanks. My mum said I took after my father. He was good at Math too." the boy answered with a snigger.
Yago raised his brows. Didn't Arianna say she didn't know who the boy's father was? Could it be that he was just keeping it from him? But why? Although he said he'll accept the child, he was still very curious about the father's identity!
"Did she tell you who your dad was?", Yago couldn't help but ask.
"No. She didn't." he replied.
Yago nodded. Maybe she really didn't know and was just making things up? "What else did your mother told you about your father?" he probed further. By finding some clues, maybe he can come up with something?
Albee though just stared at Yago for about thirty seconds. After some time, he opened his mouth and chatted without losing eye contact with the man. "I heard your my mamma's childhood friend? Were you close?" he suddenly asked. Yago was surprised by the sudden change of topic. Was the boy avoiding his question?
"Yes. I met her when I was almost eleven. Your mum was barely eight but I thought she was nine or something by then because she was tall and smart just like you." he replied.
Albee nodded and finally looked away. "Did you like her ever since you were kids?"
"Yes. I stayed with her because I liked her. But your mother was different. She only saw me as a brother." Yago wasn't sure if the kid understands him but he still answered his questions honestly. Sometimes, the boy stops to ponder and then ask another question afterward.
"I like Aaliyah too. What should I do if her parents decides to take her away?" the boy suddenly changed topic again. Yago was moved by the innocence in that question. He was just a little boy. A lot of things will change as the two of them grow up.
"I know that you grew up together but... she belongs to a different family and she's still very small. You have to get used to the fact that she can't always be with you. I think you have to face what ever is to come bravely." he told him. This was rather a good conversation! He felt like a real father giving advice to his son.
Albee sighed. "I know. I heard you were separated from your family when you were very small, too." the boy stated. "Was it lonely?", he turned to him again and then asked.
"Very much... But everything happens for a reason. If I wasn't banished by my dad, I wouldn't have met your mum." he explained.
That moment, the little boy fixed his gaze on Yago's face as he wore a stunned expression. His mouth opened, closed, and opened again like a fish out of water but couldn't find his voice. He then closed his mouth and took a deep breath. "Would you like to be my dad?", he said afterward.
It was Yago's turn to be stunned. Did the boy just give him his permission to be a part of their family? He couldn't help but smile. "Sure. I would love to."
***
"Hey!", Arianna exclaimed when she felt Yago hugging her from behind. She was currently in Yago's old room tidying the bed and replacing old covers so that Yago can use it tonight.
"What are you doing?", he asked. Aren't gonna let me sleep in your room tonight?",he teased as his arms encircled her waist and his chin rested on her shoulder.
"What are you saying? This is your room so you should sleep here." she replied with a straight face pretending she didn't get what he meant.
"Oh... but I really want to hold you tonight." he whispered with in her ear. His hot breath and husky voice made her shiver. This man's flirting skills has increased tremendously over the years.
Arianna let go of the blanket she was holding and pried his arms away. She then turned around to meet his eyes. "You're very good at flirting now, huh? I wonder who you practiced with?", she jest with her head tilted and her arms folded over her chest.
"You know I never liked women. Except you of course." he replied, putting his arms around her waist once more. "Tell you what, your son just gave us his consent." he stated.
Arianna raised her brows. "You mean us being together? How did he say it?" That was unexpected! She knew Albee wanted her to be happy but she thought he wouldn't like Yago considering his image in the boy's heart. He clearly said he didn't want his father.
"Well, he asked me if I want to be his dad and I said yes!" he replied.
The corner of Arianna's mouth twitched. The boy was clearly playing with this silly man! How come he still has no idea who Albee's father is? She bet by now that Albee has already cemented the dumb daddy image of his father in his mind. She wondered if Yago could still earn the boy's regard after this. What a head ache.
"What's the matter?", Yago asked as he watch Arianna held her forehead. She looked disappointed, but why? He thought she'll be glad to hear his news.
"I think you should spend more time with Albee... and try to look at him more." she remarked. How can he overlook their resemblance? Had it never crossed his mind that Albee could be his? Didn't he ever thought to do the math? It's really frustrating. She really wants to tell him right now. But should she?
Yago furrowed his brows. Look at him more? What does that even mean? "What... but I want to spend more time with you..." he whispered, leaned closer and showered her face with small kisses. "Can't I have you right now?", he muttered.
Arianna felt Yago's lips sucking her earlobe and it made her moan. She really missed him too. Although she still wants to talk about their child, the hard thing poking her lower belly seemed to be telling her something else. She couldn't help but blush on the thought.
"You're so horny, you know! I can't believe you're still single." she joked.
Yago responded by pushing Arianna and so she landed on the bed. He then naughtily climbed on top of her and kissed her lips. "Horny? let me show you what's horny!" he mumbled before slipping his hand under her skirt. Arianna gasped and her face became even redder as she felt a familiar sensation.
Watching her alluring facial expression, as if she was begging him to have her, Yago couldn't help but kiss her once more. He captured her tongue and teased it nonstop while his hands get busy with something. Arianna grabbed Yago's shoulder as he tried to push him away.She was breatheless when their lips parted.
"Why not breathe, you fool." Yago said, chuckling. He then began to unbutton her shirt revealing her fair shoulders and chest. "You're still as beautiful as the last time I saw you." he stated before lowering his head to have a taste of her neck. His lips then slid down to her clavicle and then to her chest.
Yes. This felt just like before. It was as if they never got separated. But they are both sober now. They wanted each other with equal passion, both heart and mind willing as they dance to the same tune. He was hers and she was his.
"You're getting better, huh?" Arianna teased as she lay naked beside Yago in bed with only a blanket covering them. "I wonder who you practised with." Looking at his satisfied face, Arianna couldn't help but tease him. He enjoyed it very much it seems.
Yago raised his brows and climbed on top of her once more. "What are you talking about! I'm the most celebate man in this City! I have only done it with you.. Don't associate me with those frivolous people who loves doing it with multiple partners!.." Yago paused as he realized something. He felt awkward as he watched Arianna's baffled expression. "I'm sorry. I don't mean it to sound like that. I didn't mean you want to..."
Arianna stared at him from below. What was he so embarrassed about? Then it finally dawned her. She didn't know if she should laugh or cry. Should she feel offended? "It's alright. I've also only ever done it with you." she said, looking away.
Yago froze, unsure if what he heard was correct. "Can you say that again?" he uttered.
Arianna met his questioning eyes. "I said... I only did it with you. I'm only willing to do it if it's with you. I've never slept with anyone else." she confessed.
Yago stared at her with his mouth agape. This...