I WATCHED him ring the doorbell, without even being given an answer. for Pete ‘sake where does his tongue went go?
We waited outside for a few more minutes before the door opened. I saw a woman approaching us.
“Rex!” She smiled broadly at the person next to me before glancing at me slightly.
We are almost the same height. Her body is a bit slender unlike mine which has only a little fat. Her skin glows in the sun, while her brown curly hair bounces back at her shoulder. I also noticed that she was only dressed but she looked sexy even though she was only wearing house clothes.
I raked on her eyes that spark like a star, traveling along her pointed nose and soft pair of rosy cheek. Especially her lip without lipstick but just red. I can say it’s very simple but the power of dating. This type, even if you don’t make any effort to fix it, is naturally really beautiful.
“Hi?” She greeted me so I blinked quickly.
“Hello.” I slightly waved at her, with an awkward smile.
“She’s Cherry. ” Rexon introduced me to her
He held out his hand to me and I reached out to him without taking away his smile.
“I’m Lara belle Del’torre, nice meeting you Cherry.” Her voice was even sweeter than the music when she spoke.
There my smile seemed to fade and I quickly glanced at Rexon who was staring straight ahead.
My heart constricted in it’s wake as if not sure if it should go on beating or not.
I stiffen my back at the couch while Rexon is next to me. My heart throbs, two hands clench into fist. A lot also runs through my mind as to why we are here.
“Have a snack first.” Lara set the glass of juice and sliced of chocolate cake on the table with us.
“Thank you, let’s eat?” Rexon asked her.
I swallowed before looking back at him. My hand came down onto the piece of glass and I hissed in pain. I tried to avoid the pain, so I bring the glasses to my lip and gulped nervously.
“I’m okay.” Lara refuses, sitting on the sofa opposite to us, while still smiling broadly.
“Don’t stress yourself, and eat on time,” Rexon said to her while leaning on the couch.
I bit my lip to keep the pain underneath when in truth is must rise.
“We’re okay Rex, don’t worry about us,” she giggly said, before glancing at me. For a moment her gaze was always on me. Surveyed my whole body and studied with scrutiny.
I cleared my throat often but the more I swallow hard the more it gets dry. So i took a sip of my juice again to avoid her fixedly glance.
“Where is Carlson?” Rexon immediately asked after drinking juice next to me.
“He’s in the crib sleeping, let me see if he’s awake, just eat there.” She stood for that we have given up.
“Ah, I’ll come with you, I want to see my niece.” Suddenly he stood next to me and gently snatched the empty tray from Lara.
“No, will you leave Cherry here alone?” she glanced at me before grabbing the tray from Rexon again.
I quickly glanced at Rexon who dropped his blank gaze on me, I can’t fucking read what’s on his mind. He’s very unreadable.
I cleared my throat again and tried to smile vigorously. “I’m okay, maybe he just really missed his niece,” I said, glancing at Rexon before picking up the plate of chocolate cake to show I wanted to eat.
“All right, let’s just wait. Enjoy your food.” Lara said to me leaving me with a wide smile.
I smiled back at them before snorting, when they were out of my sight I slowly lowered the saucer and leaned on the couch.
Gradually, my old smile faded. I feel like it’s not just my heart that hurts but also my jaw.
And all of a sudden I felt really tired, like the world had drain me for everything.
I want to scold myself for why I agreed to go with him here, if I only knew that I would be hurt over and over again, I would have just taken Nicholas home.
They were gone for a few minutes and as time went on the cut deepened here in my heart. I bit my lip again and firmly shut my eyes, I don’t like what’s coming into my mind right now, it’s like I’m being eaten by jealousy for no reason.
I just raised my back from sitting up from hearing laughter from afar.
Rexon is walking towards me. He was carrying a baby boy in his arm while laughing.
“Say hi to Cherry!” he said, while staring at me. Rexon slightly raised the boy’s hand to wave at me.
I leaned over before looking down at the child who was smiling at me. I stood for him to approach.
“Hello, baby boy!” I smiled at the boy. There is no denying that this is Del’ torre.
“Hi, Aunt Cherry can I kiss you?” Rexon’s voice was a little bit bitsy.
I was left speechless again before hesitating to smile. “Sure baby…”
I slightly messed up the boy’s hair before approaching him for a kiss but I was shocked when Rexon’s lips touched my cheek.
I backed away suddenly and quickly looked for Lara.
“You’re blushing, Aunt Cherry!” he said while he’s waving Carlson’s hand.
“You know, it’s not funny Rex. Lara might see us.” I sniffed at him and smirked slightly.
I heard him chuckled and took more step towards me. I swallow in a bit nervous before I look at him.
“And so what?” he smirked.
I quickly averted my eyes from him and caught the young Del’torre smiling at me.
“Can I carry him?” I softly said, I also gently stroked his cheek.
“Sure,” he said in an instant reply.
I took the child from him. It’s good that he didn’t recognize me, because he smiled kindly at me like he wanted to play.
I bet he’s one year and a half. I still remember the day Rexon took me to the hospital when this baby was born. That was also the first time I felt jealous for Lara.
“I think he likes you,” Rexon muttered.
“Really?” I said while carrying the child in my arms. I sat down on the couch and hugged him slightly to my thighs.
I felt Rexon sit next to me and the boy played a game.
“He’s so cute, unlike you… ” I tease.
“Tsss, he’s a Del’torre, we have many similarities. It’s just that his uncle is more handsome.” He then chuckled with confidence.
“He’s more handsome when he grows up, just wait!” I couldn’t help but laugh at the reaction he turned out to be that I knew I had hit his ego.
“I more attractive and handsome either.” He twitched her brows.
“Really? Should I be nervous?” I raised an eyebrows before look down at the child playing with the bracelet I was wearing.
“Well, let’s just see,” he confidently said and shrugged his shoulder.
I shook slightly. Yeah, let’s see how far I can indure the pain even when I’m hurt.
“Can you do me a favor?” He started and leaning on the couch to face me.
“Sure, what is it?” I smiled slightly at Carlson without glancing at Rexon next to me.
“Can you stay here and take care of Carlson?” he asked softly.