Chapter 54

It was late and we had just finished eating. "Good night." I promised Xander before entering my room.

I saw my son lying on the bed and closed his eyes. I slowly walked closer to him so he wouldn't wake up but I stopped suddenly when he opened his eyes and looked at me.

"Mommy,"

"Sweetie I thought you were asleep, why are you still awake?" I finally got close to him and sat on the side of the bed first.

"I can't sleep Mommy ..." He got up and hugged me.

I patted his back softly. "Do you want Mommy to sing for you hmm?" He didn't answer but even then I would still sing to him. I was about to sing but he suddenly spoke so I stopped.

"I'm sorry Mommy ..."

"Hmm?" I'm a little confused why he's so sorry to me now.

"I'm really sorry for what I told you earlier." Now I know what he means. That's why he was so sorry for what happened this morning, for the hurtful things he told me.

"It's okay sweetie, Mommy isn't mad at you." I grabbed both of his shoulders and pulled him away from me a little. I parted her hair and touched one of her cheeks.

"Don't be sad okay." I promised her and kissed her on the forehead.

"That I miss Daddy, I want to see him." Suddenly it said.

I took a deep breath before speaking. "Sweetie--"

"Even if you just gave me a birthday gift, Mommy? Isn't that okay? Even if it's just a video call, I won't be able to talk to her." I could see the tears forming in his eyes and in a few seconds it would be dripping.

I could see the sadness in his eyes and I'm sure it would be even sadder when I didn't let him do what he wanted.

I took a deep breath. That's okay Elyse, it's just a video call isn't it? Then your son said that it was just your birthday gift to him. I can't give her fancy clothes or any other gifts for her birthday, I can't afford to buy her a lot of food and even a cake, I still don't have enough money to buy it ... even if it's just Elyse, give it to me your child first.

"W-Don't cry anymore, I'll let you." When I said no, I saw his eyes twinkle. I smiled and hugged him then patted his back lightly.

"All right, go to sleep. We're leaving tomorrow."

"Yes? Where are we going?" Her question startled as she wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Uhm, just a secret! Go ahead and sleep there." I laid him down and gently patted his shoulder to make it easier for him to sleep.

It's hard to say that we're leaving tomorrow because we're going to the grocery store? But it's really good that Xander agreed for us to go to the grocery store tomorrow, I also want Elizabeth and I to be able to go out here at Xander's house. Not that I'm saying I don't want to be here but it's my son's birthday and I want him to breathe fresh air, socialize with people, be able to enter the mall again.

I don't have to tell my son that he will be absent tomorrow because he is used to the fact that when it is his birthday and there is work on that day, he will really be absent, I allow him to be absent for his birthday and on the day that I let him do what he wants.

Hmm, I thought I'd lend money to Xander or buy a cake for Elizabeth? Even a cheap cake is okay.

"Mommy can't you sleep yet?" I suddenly realized when I heard him speak.

I thought he was asleep? "Mommy's going to sleep, sweetie." I smiled and stepped aside from him.

I hugged him and closed my eyes.

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I woke up and noticed that Elizabeth was not beside me.

"Where is that boy?" I wondered as I rolled my eyes around.

I rolled my eyes before getting up and leaving the room. I went downstairs and looked around, when I went to the kitchen Elizabeth met me immediately.

"Happy birthday Mommy!"

It greeted me warmly so I smiled.

Yes, it's my birthday today too. It's our birthday together and it's fun for me.

I knelt down so we were both equal. "Happy birthday sweetie." I also smiled at him.

"What's going on?" We both turned to our side and there was Xander standing in amazement looking at us both.

"It's our day dad-- I mean! Daddy Xander heheh ..."

"It's your two's birthday today?" He couldn't believe his question to us.

"It's Mommy and I's birthday heheh, isn't it great?"

"Yeah ... happy birthday to you two."

"Thank you so much Daddy Xander!"

My son said happily and I just smiled at him.

"You're welcome." She's smirking now while my two children and I are still watching.

"So, what's your plan?" He's looking at me now so I'm probably the one he's asking.

"What plan?" I asked him in surprise. What does he mean? Where is the plan?

"It's your two's birthday, isn't it? So, what's your plan? Will you buy a cake or prepare?"

I shook quickly. "I don't have any money," I said softly to her.

He closed his mouth and I noticed that he seemed to be laughing but he just stopped. Is he laughing because I don't have money ?! Tsk, that's why I work here to make money, then that's how it is! Make me laugh, annoying! It's like he's making me look miserable and my son!

"Mommy I'm pissing, let me go to the bathroom first." He quickly promised and ran away.

I looked at Xander badly. "Were you laughing at me before because I didn't have any money ?!" I asked him annoyed.

He slowly approached me and bent down a little so that our faces were equal.

"Nope," it shook. My two eyes widened when he touched my cheek, I was blinded by what he took from the corner of my eye.

"You have a muta case so I laughed earlier." at the same time he showed me his thumb and I immediately coated it with the hem of my dress.

I bowed in embarrassment. Why does he even need to take my muta ?! It was embarrassing when he said he was laughing earlier because I had a muta and now he took it himself so it's even more embarrassing for me!

"You also know how to be shy." I moaned when he rubbed my cheek.

We both stopped when my son arrived.

"Mommy let's eat, I'm hungry." He sat down first and Xander and I just followed.

The three of us have already started eating. I just quietly sipped food while glancing at Xander.

"Elizabeth do you want to do something today?" It broke into silence.

"I want to talk to my Daddy." I was surprised at what it said. I lightly tapped her thigh to stop her from speaking again.

My son and I are just next to each other now, he is sitting on my right side.

"Oh, I think I'm out of that conversation. Your Mommy should be the one you talk to about that." Its language.

"We already talked about don, Mommy agreed. Didn't Mommy?" He smiled at me and I nodded slowly.

When we finished eating, I washed what we had eaten before going to my room and taking a shower. My son took a bath and got dressed first, so when I came out, my son was already dressed.

"Wow, my son is beautiful." I said excitedly and parted her ponytailed hair.

She was wearing a red dress and now she is also wearing the red sandal that I bought for her birthday.

"That sandal still fits,"

"Yes, I don't think my foot has grown, Mommy." Laughing it says.

"What are you done fixing? Let's go out so Xander might be waiting for us." He just nodded so I pulled his hand out of the room. We went downstairs and I saw that Xander was already downstairs, it looked like he had been waiting for us for a while.

"Have you been waiting before?" I asked a little breathlessly.

"Of course not," he shook his head.

The two of them are side by side now while looking at me. What are they waiting for? Aren't we leaving yet?

"Is there a problem? Aren't we leaving yet?" I wonder question Xander.

"Are we leaving just like that? Seriously?"

"Mommy, aren't you getting dressed yet?"

"Ha? Why? What's wrong with what I'm wearing ..." My eyes widened when I saw that only a towel was covering my body now.

That's why I seem to have forgotten something.

"I'll just get dressed first." I said and ran away but suddenly I slipped and I cried because there.

"Are you okay?"

"Do I look okay?" I looked at him annoyed, he was standing in front of me and he was still sober.

I spontaneously stood up while being held in my ass due to the pain.

"Thank you for your help ah, thank you so much!"

I quickly turned my back on him and rushed up the stairs. When I reached the top I slammed the door shut.

"Tsk, that's stupid! Just looked at me? I wasn't even helped to stand up!" I gasped angrily.

I moaned a little because my hip was a bit sore. My idiot, you're a bit clumsy now, Elyse Hayst! But it's a good thing I didn't drop this towel because it's really more embarrassing, my son will see and then Xander will see me too. It's my birthday today but I guess I'm unlucky, it's early in the morning and this is what happens right away.

I just shook to get rid of it I'm thinking now. I quickly looked for clothes to wear because I didn't want Xander and Elizabeth to wait long.

While searching I saw yong

plain square neck mini dress in red, this is what I wore on Daren and I's last anniversary, right? Is this what I should wear ?? It looks like my son and I are both wearing red.

"Come what may!" I quickly put it on and looked at myself in the mirror. I stared as I stared at myself in the mirror.

"Yeah, I can see that cleavage of mine!" When I talk to myself.

Hmm, but wait, does it seem like my chest is bigger than before? It's tighter, isn't it, or maybe it's just because of the bra I'm wearing now?

I was slapped on my forehead.

"I just need to hurry hayst!" I hurriedly put on my black sandals and then hurried out.

"I'm already here!" I shouted so they turned to my behavior. I noticed Xander's sticky stare at me and it looked like I was almost paralyzed. It's his fault, why does he look like that so I can't walk properly.

"Mommy, isn't that what you're wearing--"

I don't regret my son finishing what he said.

"Let's go!" I said.

"You look ..." I turned to Xander who was now staring at me.

"Beautiful, I know!" I bragged and pushed my hair back.

"You look ugly," I frowned at what he said.

"What?!"

"Okay, you look pretty then."

He said and I just gave him a fake smile.

"Tsk, thank you!"

"Let's go-wait, don't you have any dress to wear beside that? I mean, look at that." He didn't point but his eyes were looking at my chest so I already knew what he was referring to. My cleavage is really obvious now, then I'm still pushing up my bra.

"I think it's okay for me to wear it, right sweetie?" I asked my son but he just shrugged.

"You look like you're going to a party, I'm just going to the grocery store-nevermind. Let's go."

I would have been annoyed with him because of what he said but everything seemed to disappear when he held my hand.

We are already in the car and my heart is still beating even though we can no longer hold hands now.

Impossible! Do I really want anything with her?

I slowly turned to him and I also immediately avoided the sharp look he would turn me on.

Why would I fall in love with him, I get annoyed with him sometimes! Then he yelled at me ... then, wait until then! It's different now Elyse, she's been kind to you even if she's a little annoying. But what can I gain? What now if I like him? If I really feel for her? Maybe he doesn't care if he knows or if I tell him.

I took a deep breath to calm myself. That's right Elyse, you were hurt before, you were deceived and left and now it's like you're still looking for a way to hurt you again. Tsk, I haven't even co-confessed my feelings yet but I'm hurt right away because I know we can't, he's not interested in me, he's just teaching me how to kiss!

Hayst, why does he want to learn that annoyance! Then why do I feel like he's making me fall? Wait, is he expecting me? Or maybe attracted ?! Maybe he's just playing with me! Either he's cheating on me or he's dependent on me!

"The depth of your thinking, what is that?" I slowly turned to Xander.

"H-Ha? No no, I don't mind."

I shook my head and said while looking away from him. Why is he like that when he looks at me !! He really attracts me!

I just shook my head and looked out the window. We are still here in his place because I can still see only big trees around. I smiled because I could see those birds flying.

I suddenly scratched my head because I think I forgot something. "I think I forgot something..." I promised myself weakly.

Of course! I forgot to write a letter for Elizabeth’s teacher! I wonder if I really forgot that, I should have written it last night, so I forgot to write it now. I also woke up for a while and then Xander was the one who cooked earlier.

But it's okay, maybe I'll just tell her teacher myself, that's okay. I almost forgot, his teacher was sick yesterday, wasn't he? Is he okay? Maybe that's good now.

"Xander don't forget we'll go to Elizabeth's school first." I remind her.

"Yeah." It only says so.

Yeah? That's it? Tsk, he answered sparingly! Doesn't he want to talk to me? Is it because I was bored with him earlier? Or maybe because I take too long to get dressed?

"Sweetie are you okay there?" I asked her. He's sitting in the backseat now and he's holding his cellphone, he's been staring at the cellphone for a while and he's still pressing non.

"Yeah, Mommy I'm fine." He said and smiled, a few seconds later he turned his attention back to the cellphone.

What is there on the cellphone? He doesn't seem to be watching any shows. Hmm, maybe he's playing? It looks like he's probably playing, I don't know that he's interested in video games now.

"Xander on the next shovel will point out where the way out and the way in here."

"Yeah." It was as if my blood was already boiling with him. He's just yeah yeah there! I'm really going to feed him with this fist of mine!

I glanced at him and his eyes were just on the road staring. When I looked down I wanted to laugh at what I saw.

"By the way ..." I didn't finish what I was going to say because I was laughing. I looked in the other direction for a moment to try to change the expression on my face now.

"Yeah?"

"Your zipper is open." I said and bit my lower lip to keep from laughing. I immediately complained when he suddenly stopped the car and because of that I bumped my head in front.

"O-Ouch.. why did you stop suddenly!" I shouted a promise while holding my forehead.

"Wear a seatbelt." They told me at the same time so I almost dropped my jaw.

Are they helping me??