Cute
1070 Words
“Riri was so sad that you weren't here.”
I urged myself to control my laughter. Riri, short for Ririka, was a funny, bright, and bubbly twenty year old I had met at the mansion two years ago. I remember coming in the first day and she was all bubbly. That's what drew me to her, and I was glad to see her once more.
“Riri... Where are the others? Are they still here or?”
“Hehehe. They are right behind the door. Just press the bell and they'll come in right now.”
She pointed to a bell by the bed stand and I pressed it. Almost immediately, four familiar faces come into the room. I got out of my bed and spread my arms for a big hug.
As if on cue, they all rushed into my arms, and I couldn't stop myself from laughing.
“Pfft, come on, kids. It's not like I died or something. I just want away for a while. Why are you all crying? Mmm?”
They stared at me, and I was surprised I could still recall each one of their names. Erika, the blond haired beauty and one of the most resourceful maids in the mansion. Jay, the stunning black-haired vixen. Honestly, until then, I still wondered if she had slept with Alessio. She was the subject of bullying until I took her under my wing and her confidence soared. Then there was Mia and I had to say, she was a cheeky little devil who would go to far lengths to deal with anyone who provoked me. She had a small figure and an innocent face that masked naughty habits lastly and lastly, Riri.
“Hold on guys, where's Precious and Ona?”
“Oh. Erm.... They work for the new mistress, and she had them summoned really early this morning to do her makeup and help her prepare.”
“I see. Well, I guess I'll have to meet them later, but it is really good to see all your faces again. Now if you would excuse me, I have to go feed my--”
Almost immediately, I noticed Riri holding a smiling Aiden in her arms. I walked up to her and took him from her. She looked like she was going to burst into tears.
“That's not working on me, cutie. Besides, I have to take care of him.”
“Let me do it.” Jay said with her hands raised.
“No, let me do it!” Erika kicked in.
I ignored both of them and took Aiden into the bathroom, where he got down from my arms and stood at the tub while touching it in obvious fascination.
“Momma, ish the tuwb oursh?”
I smiled at him and noted that I had to talk to Alessio about a speech therapist.
“Yes darling. The tub is ours, and it's time for you to take your shower. Mommy slept off too early yesterday, and we couldn't get you cleaned up.”
“Owkay”
Aiden quickly took off his clothes and when I saw the scar from the surgery, I got a gut-wrenching feeling. My poor baby had to go through all that pain. He was never going to have suffer to anymore. I would see to that.
“So let me tell you where you are, baby.”
“Owkay mommy. Ish it dada's place?”
“Yes sweetheart. It's your dad's place we're staying in. Although it's temporary, make sure to have fun and don't let anyone bully you, ok? There is a lady staying here. Be polite to her if you ever see her, but if she's mean to you, be mean right back. No matter what she says.”
“Owkay momma. I'll be gwood and nice.”
I gave him a peck and his garbled words came out. It was a miracle that Alicia and I could understand him. I kept staring at him as his forehead was wrinkled. As if in thought. I massaged them away and looked into his eyes.
'What was his baby mind thinking about?' I quietly asked myself.
As if reading the question from my face, he asked, “momma, ish your boyfwend here?”
Oh! He must have meant Marcello! Did he miss him? Aiden had liked Marcello at first, so I left him in Marc's care a lot.
“No he isn't darling. Do you miss him?”
“Nope! He ish a bad boyfwend! I saw him with--”
Aiden immediately stopped talking when he looked at my face. He reached out to wipe my face and I noticed… I was crying. Aiden hated Marcello?
“Hunie, so you like Marcello?”
“No! I'm gwad we lefwt.”
Wow! Was the relationship between Aiden and Marc this bad? How come Aiden had hidden it from me.
“Stowp cwying mommie.”
“Haha, you silly thing. Of course, I'm not crying. What made you think I'm crying? I'm just a bit sad and tired. Momma is sad but seeing your cute face I feel so much better! But you like it here, right?”
“Yes, I like the twub!”
I burst into laughter at his words. Of all things, he liked the tub? I wonder what his reaction would be when he saw the rest of the house. I bet he would be stunned.
“Momma is glad you like it.”
“Mm!”
I quickly washed him, carefully avoiding his scar, and took him out of the room. I chose not to carry him this time and let him walk a little bit. The doctor said he shouldn't exhaust himself, but a little bit of exercise wouldn't hurt him.
“Oh my goodness! Look at the young master. He's so cute.” Riri exclaimed as she clapped in delight. Aiden took one look at her and then at me. As if asking for approval. I nodded at him and he went straight to her, extending his arms. Riri scooped him up into hers and her expression was like that of someone who would die from happiness that very moment. Riri was always excited by cute things. Well I wasn't surprised. She herself was really cute and it seemed that Aiden like her. He was so going to play favourites with them.
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