“It’s really a pleasure to have you here, Mr. Heirta.”Usually, Lucas was not a fan of small talks. Especially when he was aware that those people only wanted to be close to him in hopes of getting to his good side for their own benefit.Yet, to Eve’s surprise, she was here, watching Lucas as he exchanges useless words with the school’s dean who even came here after his presence was informed.“As well as mine. And I think, I’ll even came here more in the future.”His words made the dean’s eyes twinkle.“That’s our honor, sir! Actually, we’re surprised that our student here, Theodore Rizzo, is your son. It’s just that he’s not carrying your last name so…”The old dean’s eyes fell on Theo who was in Lucas’s arms and was sleeping. The activities today might have drained him that he fell asleep the moment Lucas carried him.“Well, we’re not far from that,” Lucas answered, throwing a meaningful glance at Eve.Eve wanted to roll eyes at him. He kept having his ways today. And if it’s n
“It’s really a pleasure to have you here, Mr. Heirta.” Usually, Lucas was not a fan of small talks. Especially when he was aware that those people only wanted to be close to him in hopes of getting to his good side for their own benefit. Yet, to Eve’s surprise, she was here, watching Lucas as he exchanges useless words with the school’s dean who even came here after his presence was informed. “As well as mine. And I think, I’ll even came here more in the future.” His words made the dean’s eyes twinkle. “That’s our honor, sir! Actually, we’re surprised that our student here, Theodore Rizzo, is your son. It’s just that he’s not carrying your last name so…” The old dean’s eyes fell on Theo who was in Lucas’s arms and was sleeping. The activities today might have drained him that he fell asleep the moment Lucas carried him. “Well, we’re not far from that,” Lucas answered, throwing a meaningful glance at Eve. Eve wanted to roll eyes at him. He kept having his ways today. And i
Our final event before the lunch will be piggy back race but with a twist. In this activity, the child will get on the dad’s back and then, the dad’s will race but they will be walking on fours like a pig. Whoever wins will receive a special price for both father and child. Shall we start?!” “Yeahhhhh1” the cheers came from all excited children. and surprisingly, Eve saw how excited Theo was. Not just now but even in the three other games before this. back then, Theo didn’t even played with other kids every time she went with him in parks. She thought it might be because he was advanced than kids of huis age, thus she don’t play like usual kids.
Remembering Shia’s betrayal, she rolled her eyes and glared at Shia. Yet, the betrayer was guiltless and she even waved with a smile at her. She was cheering on her! “But I can walk!” she told Lucas but he just laughed. “But you can also escape again. And I won’t let you do that.” Pouting, Eve just eat her own embarrassment and shut up. She was defeated. And it was Shia’s fault! Remembering Shia’s betrayal, she rolled her eyes and glared at Shia. Yet, the betrayer was guiltless and she even waved with a smile at her. She was cheering on her! “But I can walk!” she told Lucas but he just laughed. “But you can also escape again. And I won’t let you do that.” Pouting, Eve just eat her own embarrassment and shut up. She was defeated. And it was Shia’s fault!
know pandas look cute. But mommy is not a panda.” Giggling although she wasn’t in the mood to laugh, she pinches Theo’s little nose. “Are you saying that mommy is not cute anymore?” “Nah! I think mommy is the best!” “You know what, you two should just prepare instead. You’ll be late if you still keep on.” Rolling her eyes, Shia pulled Theo and led him to his seat in the dining. He had a separate chair which is taller than the rest since he cannot reach the table with his small stature. It was customized by his grandfather which surprised Eve on one time.
“I never expected to meet you here.” Eve took a sip of the ice tea Faye ordered for here and eyed her observingly. Unlike before, Faye looked rather humble which was the opposite of what she was years ago. When Eve and her was still in the same class, she was always arrogant and mean. Especially towards her. Still, the competitiveness in her eyes was still there. Faye was never a bad girl to begin with. She was kind to others. Perhaps, its her desire to be better than Eve in ballet that made her become mean towards her. “Yeah, me too.” Faye replied shortly, somewhat embarrassed. “If you don’t mind, can I ask you something?” Faye met Eve’s eyes intently and a smile curled in her lips. “You wanted to ask what happened to me after you give up the opportunity to be an international ballet dancer to me?” Eve paused. “I didn’t give it up to you-” Faye laughed softly but there was no hint of anger in her tone. “I know you purposely jumped in the
Theo. Where do you want to study?” At her question, Theo went and sat beside her, looking at the screen of her laptop. Those were lists of schools where he could study kindergarten. Even before Theo could understand things, Eve had always let him choose things in his life. And just like today, she was letting him pick at what school he’ll study. Although he’s just still five, Theo could already read and understand a lot of words. Though he knew far more than what Eve was aware of. Lifting his eyes at her mother, he pointed at the screen. And Eve read it. “Davidson Academy?”
This son of hers… sometimes him being so intelligent in words and memory was too troublesome. Even his love for her can be sometimes too much. What was he thinking, trying to catch Lucas so he can bring him back in their home? To what? To let her hug Lucas instead of his picture? “Damn.” Eve cursed under her breath and run even faster. She just wanted to disappear right now. Such embarrassment… she couldn’t take it. As Lucas watch the woman running as she carried a little boy in her arms, he couldn’t help but grit his teeth. He was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Anger. Disappointment. Longing. And desperation.