Tell him now

Lia's POV

“Mommy, mommy!” He repeatedly called my name while trying to shake me with two small hands, "Mommy wake up, let's eat so I can go swimming." He was about to cry, why he’s so excited too early in the morning?

And what is he even saying? Swim to where I did not say we would go to a picnic today.

Even though my eyes didn't want to, I slowly opened them, "Daniel, it's too early to go swimming." My eyes are still a little blurry but I can see the wrinkles on his face.

"Mommy, it's not too early. It's lunchtime, please get up." He tried to pull my hand but I was still not enough, I had the energy to stand up right now.

The door opened and I saw Darius carrying a tray of food, there were two other maids behind him also carrying trays. "Daniel, don't tease your mommy too much. Let her go first, come and eat first."

"B-but I want to go swimming with mommy." His red and small lips pouted, "who am I to play with if she doesn't come along."

Darius and I looked at each other, he nodded a