In the dead of the night, the silhouette of a man could be seen from afar. The man stood while facing at the fish pond that reflected the image of the moon before a gust of wind blew right past him.
"Honey?... Why are you out here in the dark. It's freezing out here. Please let's go in,"
The sound of a woman woke the man out of his trance and so he heaved a sigh of depression before turning to his rear to inquire from his wife.
"My Lady. Tell me, what am I to do? I'm currently at my wit's end here," The man declared while feeling melancholy.
" What is it dear?" The lady inquired while sensing her husband's gloomy deportment.
"The Emperor himself will be here in a few months time. Tell me My lady, how do I inform His Majesty that I was unable to fulfill his request."
"Have you spoken to your son?"
"Pfft. That boy?! You of all people should know him by now. No matter what I do, he still won't listen to me." The man snarled as he turned back to face the fish pond.
"I think you should tell him the truth. Let him know that His Majesty would like to have a word with him. I'm pretty sure he won't run away again after hearing all that. So husband, do not fret and have faith in you son."
The wife said as she hugged him from behind.
"Have faith in him? *Sighs* Okay my lady, I'll heed your advice and do as you have said." The man said as he placed his hands on hers while stroking it gently.
Seeing this, the wife beamed before declaring.
"Splendid. Now come inside and rest. My hands are freezing out here. "
Hearing his wife words, the man tittered before following his wife into their bed chambers.
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In a city called the Green Emerald City which was located within the borders of the Rosswell Empire, a mansion was situated far away within the residential area of the city.
Here a young girl can be found folding her arms as she walks uprightly on the wall as though the law of gravity didn't had an effect on her.
"Lady Mia, please you have got to get down from there."
A tanned skinned damsel whose dazzling silver colored hair and elegant youthfulness still remained the same as the first day she entered into this abode five years ago. She pleaded for the young girl to come down from the dangerous height she was currently in but alas the young lass had no desire of listening to the maid's plea.
"No! Never! You can't make me." The young lady retorted bluntly.
*Yawn!*
"What is going on? I'm sure you guys know it's still six in the morning," A young man seemingly in his early twenties joined the scenery.
"G...good morning, young master."
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"Morning Deena, hope you slept well?"
Though I asked her, I'm really not sure if it was the right question to ask but still I inquired nonetheless. It's been weeks since I last heard her cry at night. Aside from the first few months she entered into my abode, it's been rare for me to hear her cry at nights anymore. I think that should be a good thing right?
"Yes young master, Thank you as always."
Oh! She's blushing. I guess she had a nice dream then. As for the thanking part, I think she's thanking me for providing her with food to eat and a place to live. Honestly, I think it is a bit weird for her to do that but I've decided to describe it as one of her kind characteristics.
"You're welcome. So tell me, what's the matter?"
"Lady Delilah and Leah are both in the bathroom right now. I've asked Lady Mia to join them in brushing her teeth but instead she insisted on staying where she is,"
Hearing what Deena had to say, my lips widened into a grin as I patted her head in a bid to thank her as always. She pouted her lips a little before dropping her gaze downwards with her cheeks flushed to the brim.
Seeing this, I can't help but think about how cute she really is. But right now isn't the time to think of such things and so I turned towards the culprit of the matter.
"Is Dada's girl going to stay up there all day long?....."
I had barely even finished my words before Mia turned her face towards me. At first, she had her face turned towards the ceiling while she pouted her lips the whole time but right now she turned towards Deena and I with her eyes glittering and her cheeks rosy just at the sound of my voice.
"Dada?.... Dada!! You're awake, Catch me Dada!"
At first she beamed upon her sudden realization of me being awake. And then she uttered the most insane words I had ever heard, before falling off from the top of the room with her hands and legs unfurled as she fell gracefully in regulations to the law of gravity. But just before I could grab her slender waist with my hands.
*Poof*
She transformed into a bat and with her supersonic speed, she appeared behind me as she hugged my neck tightly and snuggled her cheeks to mine.
"Dada!! My tooth aches. I do not want to brush today. You understand right Dada?"
She complained while rubbing her cheeks to mine. She clearly doesn't want to brush today. Though she's five years old now, still I'm surprised by how all three girls still refer to me as though they were still newborns. 'Hmm, what to do to this kind of situation.'
"You agree with me right Dada?"
"Toothache?" I asked.
"It hurts right here,"
She opened her mouth as she pointed to the tooth that was on the brink of falling off. It seems she had been enduring the pain for a few weeks now and a new tooth had already begun to sprout from its root.
I wanted her to wait for a few more days before it falls off naturally but it seems that option can't be implemented with the situation she found herself in. It's time for me to show off my skills a little bit.
"That tooth?"
"Yep!" She nodded in agreement.
"Then there's only one thing left to do... *Yum* *Yum* *Yum*... Dada's gonna have to eat the pain out of my baby girl,"
With that said, I lifted Mia from my back in a deft and rapid pace which was too sudden for the little vampire as she was completely caught off guard by my abrupt movement.
I placed her on the nearest sofa and opened her shirt which left her tummy wide open for me to tease as I acted to get the pain away by chewing through her belly.
"Hehe.... Hehe.... Dada stop!... That isn't my tooth... Hehe... You're really gonna chew...hehe....my tummy,"
She giggled and giggled till a few drops of tears drizzled out from the edge of her eyes.
"What? The pain won't go away? Then I guess it's time to call Doctor Dada,"
"Yeah!! I love Doctor Dada,"
Hearing my silly excuse of a nickname, Mia jumped so high in utter glee by the sound of the word 'Doctor Dada,'.
"You do? Doctor Dada loves his little Mia also," I said as I flicked her cute little nose.
"Hehe... Dada can I go change into my patient outfit?"
"Hmm? Yeah, I'll be in my room,"
"Okay!! I'll be back Doctor Dada!!"
She yelled as she bolted towards her room faster than the eye could see. But before she left, she stuck her tongue out towards Deena before Deena did the same thing she did.
'What's up with that?'
As I was thinking about this, Delilah and Leah both entered into the living room.
"Daddy? You are awake? Yay!!.... Good morning Daddy,"
"Morning Papa!!"
Both girls leaped towards me as though they hadn't seen me in a long time. I don't get it. Don't they ever get tired of doing the same thing over and over again.
To be honest, I'm a little jealous because I never did such thing with my Mom not to mention my Dad. I'm just glad to see them all happy every single day. Yep, this is the kind of life I had wanted.
"Daddy, do you see it. Mine are clean right? "
"Papa!! Are mine clean too?"
Both girls were placed on my laps as they opened their mouths to show me how clean their teeth were. I guess it's nice to see them all focused on taking care of their personal hygiene.
"Yep you two have the cleanest teeth in the building. Even cleaner than mine who haven't brushed yet. I guess I should go and brush now, " I said with the aim of lifting both girls off me but....
"Uh? No way! We love Daddy just the way you are. Please Daddy just five more minutes. "
"Papa is perfect no matter how he looks "
Both girls declared their feelings as they hugged me tighter with the aim of not letting go. I patted both of them on their heads as I glanced towards Deena who smiled back towards me.