Return
648 Words
Six years later
Alea and Dea decided to return to California after living in Texas for six years. Alea had applied for a job at a large company that deals in beauty and food products. For six years, she has been raising her handsome little son, Argon, who is now five years old. Argon is very handsome and has sharp eyes like his father; he is very difficult to approach and comes across as arrogant. Alea is puzzled about why her little son has a personality like his father's.
Currently, Alea and Dea are tidying up their two-bedroom apartment. After finishing college in Texas, Alea worked at a service company, and Dea worked at a four-star hotel. Alea actually wanted to stay in Texas, but when Dea got a promotion offer and had to move to California, Alea finally decided to move to California as well.
“Has Argon drunk his milk?” Alea asked.
“Later, Argon is still full,” Argon said, making Alea sigh.
“Argon, drink your milk, no more excuses!” Alea said, making Argon pout.
“Yes, ” Argon said, immediately stepping towards the kitchen and taking the milk on the table.
Alea observed her little son, who is now five years old. Every time she seriously observed her son, there was a pain in her heart because she had ultimately made her son live without a father's love. Unbeknownst to Alea, her tears fell, prompting Dea to hold her shoulder and then pinch her arm, which made Alea smile.
“Find a new Papa for Argon, Le!” Dea said, making Alea smile. Dea had sacrificed a lot for her; Alea remembered how Dea took care of and protected both her and Argon.
“You also need to move on, Dea! Why did you refuse to date Rado yesterday?” Alea asked.
“I don't like him, Alea, I'm still happy being single. Actually, he's nice because he doesn't mind that I already have a child,” Dea said, making Alea smile because Dea always said that she already had a child and Argon was one of the reasons she rejected men who approached her.
"Dea... Dea, after all, I'm the widow, eh... you're the one claiming to be a widow," said Alea with a sigh. Alea starts work tomorrow.
"I just want them to know, Alea, that I could never ignore you and Argon because you both are such an important part of my life," said Dea, making Alea smile and she immediately hugged Dea tightly.
"I love you so much, Dea, you're the best friend I have," said Alea.
Argon approached them and looked at them with a curious look.
"Why are you hugging, Mama and Aunt?" asked Argon.
"Isn't it allowed, Ga?" teased Dea.
"Of course, but Argon also wants a hug!" said Argon, prompting Alea to immediately pick him up, and the three of them hugged each other.
Alea was deeply moved because, for her, Dea and Argon were the only family she had. Alea closed her eyes, and the image of that handsome and proud face flashed back in her memory. Zeno, who was so gallant and charming, might have forgotten her or even married someone else. Alea had to be strong for Argon, and she promised to raise him with love. Alea would visit her father, Larry, but she wouldn't tell him about Argon because she didn't want her father to use Argon for his own interests. Alea didn't want the Williams family to take Argon away from her because she knew the Zeno Williams family wouldn't allow their grandchild to be raised by Alea alone.
" Aunt, when are we going on a trip?" asked Argon, causing Alea and Dea to release their hug.
"When Mama and Aunt have a day off!" said Alea.
"Promise, Aunt!" asked Argon.
"Promise," said Alea and Dea together.
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