Chapter 68

“Really?” Mr Gordon asks the obvious question. “You like it that much?!” he chuckles, while gently patting his back.

“Very much. And I love you.” Archie mumbled into his chest.

Melanie coughs behind them which attracts their attention to her. Archie let go of his father and walk up to Melanie in other to embrace her.

Melanie raised her index finger in the air, stopping the boy from coming closer. “Hmm, hmm!” she backed away, shaking her head at him. “Not yet, save the hug for later.” she smiles and winks at Alfred to continue with the surprise.

“Oh,” Mr Gordon beams out a charming smile. “The surprise didn't end here. We have something else to show you,” he says, bringing out a neatly folded handkerchief from his pant pocket.

Archie laughs shortly. “No, you guys don't know, but I'm capable of any surprise.” he cackles and watches his father pass the handkerchief to Melanie.

“I’m serious. There's no need for a blindfold I can handle any sort of surprise,” he utters proudly with his che