He walked downstairs reluctantly, not wanting to leave her side. It had been a while since he felt this excited to wake up, opening his eyes to her beautiful face. He wanted to stay longer in that position, his arms around her, but the persistent ringing of the bell left him with no choice.
"Baxter, what is it?" He tried to check as his dog continued barking at the closed door. He was not expecting anyone today, so who could be visiting him at this early, he wondered.
He moved to answer the door and was surprised to see Xavier with his mom with a packed suitcase in her hand.
"Hi, Uncle Raf," Xavier immediately greeted him with a tight hug on his waist. "Mom said I will be staying with you for a week. Isn't that awesome?" He continued excitedly.
"Oh! That's great news kid. Why don't we get your things inside?" He immediately invited them inside, taking his bag and placing it on the other side of the living room.
