Next day morning, I woke up early and freshened up. When I reached downstairs, I saw mom preparing the cake and food while dad helping her. I went up to their side and said
"Good morning"
"Good morning." they replied
After an hour, the doorbell rang and I ran to open the door. When I opened the door, I saw three people standing outside with a smile on their faces. When I saw them, I recognized them but don't know from where, so I asked curiously
"Hello I am Christopher. Who might you be?"
"Hello Christopher I am your aunt Maria and this your uncle Howard and cousin Anthony." The middle-aged lady replied
That's when it clicked me and I was dumbstruck when I realized it. The I heard a voice from behind "Chris don't be rude. Invite them in first"
"Ahh… I am sorry aunt uncle. Come in." I said as I invited them inside.
When they came inside my dad came and hugged aunt and said
"It's good to see you sister. I missed you." While my Mom greeted Howard.
Then my dad and uncle turned to greet but I could see there was gunpowder between them, waiting to explode. But under the stare of my mom and aunt they greeted each other. When the reality of tony stark being my cousin struck me, I was happy as I introduced to him
"Hi, I am Christopher but you can call me Chris"
"Hi, Chris I am Anthony."
"Anthony…hmm… good name but mouthful to call."
"That it is." My dad chimed in playfully as he looked towards my uncle.
"Well, let's find him a nickname. Shall we?" said my aunt as she patted my head and smiled
So, I stood acting like thinking for a few seconds and asked
"Ant. Is it a good one?"
"No" replied Anthony
"But I think it is a good one." Chris replied while snickering at Anthony. Anthony glared at me and said
"No, find a better one"
"Okay" as I fake sighed and thought for a second and asked "Tony, how is it?"
"Well that is a good one. It is simple as well connected to his real name." said my aunt as she praised me
"Thank you, aunt." Chris replied smiling
As we all fixed his nickname and were sitting in the living and chatting doorbell rang again. I sprang to my feet and dashed to the door and opened it. Yet again, I was surprised as I saw another main character but I scrubbed it off before he noticed and asked with confused face
"Hi, nice to meet you. I am Chris. Who are you?"
"Hi Chris. I am your uncle, your mother's brother Nick. Nice to meet you too little guy."
I let him in the door and my mother came out from the kitchen and hugged him. After they parted, my father, uncle and aunt greeted him. Then my mother asked as he led him in
"I thought you were busy and not coming."
"Well, I couldn't miss my nephew's fifth birthday."
Then my father and two uncles went to side and started discussing while mom and aunt went to kitchen. So, me and tony went in front of TV and started watching it. After an hour, we started our celebration. It was small party with a cake cutting ceremony, getting gifts and after which a sumptuous dinner.
After dinner, they all went back to their house. Tony's birthday was next month so they also invited us. Next month, we went to Tony's birthday but it was different as it was a big party compared to me with so many people attending. Their I was introduced to Peggy carter and so many other people.
After that party, we went back late. In a blink of an eye, a month passed away and it was school day.
"Chris, get up. It's time to go to school."
"Mom, ten minutes more."
"No, get up and freshen up fast. It is already late."
Chris opened his eyes slowly while rubbing it with his hands. He got out of the bed and slowly stumbled to the bathroom. After an hour, he came downstairs all dressed up with his bag and sat at the table.
"Are you excited, son?" dad asked
"Yeah, dad. But can we change school timings"
"No, can do kid" dad replied with a smile
Mom brought the pancakes and we had the food. Then dad pulled the car outside while we locked the door and got in it. While on the ride mom explained all the don'ts and dos to which I listened intently. After twenty minutes, we reached the school. Mom and I got out while dad went to park the car. As we slowly walked to the class, dad joined us. After reaching to the class, I was introduced to my homeroom teacher and I was seated near a blond boy as my parents bid me bye.