Noah's Misery

Noah took Fred home with him and bathed him. This was something he had no idea about, but then when he actually did it for the first time, he felt so good about it. It was indeed a good thing to have a son.

"Dad, will you take me out as you promised?"

"Of course, pumpkin, it's the weekend anyway, so we will do more shopping over the weekend, most especially since I don't have any work at the weekend.

"Yey!"" That is great!"

Seeing Fred happy made him happy too. He just hoped Fred wouldn't ask about his mom, at least not until he found out where she was exactly.

"Dad? Why isn't mummy coming yet? Doesn't she miss me?"

Noah froze. That was the same question he had been praying against. He guessed the question was inevitable and he couldn't run away from the question.

"Uhm, your mummy went on a business trip with my team and she's extremely busy. But you don't have to worry though. I've sent for her, so she will be back before you know it.

"Oh, she went on a business trip. Does that