I kept looking at the two of them for a while, and Freya said, "You look very happy."
Hearing her words, I replied,
"Of course I'm happy. Our son was just born. But what do we do now? We need clothes, diapers, and all that. Where can I buy those things?"
I started asking several questions, and Freya asked me to calm down.
She hugged our son even closer to her body and said,
"I can ask a member of my Familia to take care of that."
"Wouldn't that be bad? People know that goddesses normally can't have children. Won't they question you about this?"
"Even if they do, I won't tell them. I can say that someone abandoned this child or something like that… Urgh, I feel bad saying that, even if it's a lie."
"I don't like that either… But if you think it's a good idea, I'm not against it. Just say that you found him. Or you could say that someone from your Familia had a child and ran away."
But looking at him again, is that really possible?
"But he looks so much like you… Will it really be possible to fool others?"
Freya ran her hand through our son's silver hair and said, "He really does look a lot like me. Should I give him a name similar to mine?"
"Your name is very feminine, I don't think that's a good idea," I said. "We can choose his name later. Look, he's opening his eyes."
Despite having just been born, our son was already quite big.
He looked older than he actually was.
His eyes slowly opened, and we could finally see their color.
"Look, Luan! His eye color is the same as yours!"
His eyes were blue, just like mine. Beautiful eyes.
"That's true, it's the same color," I said with a smile.
Then his little eyes stared at me. Our son opened his mouth.
"Papa…"
Hearing those words made me happy, but at the same time, scared.
A newborn child shouldn't be able to speak!
Even Freya was in shock.
Her eyes widened, and she looked at me, seeming frightened. Then our son looked at her and said,
"Mama!"
He gave a big smile.
Even though he's my son, I'm a little scared.
"Is it because he's your son?" I asked Freya.
"Maybe?" She gave a bitter smile.
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After talking a bit more with Freya while trying to decide our son's name, I went out to buy some clothes for him. I don't think this world has toys and other things like my old world, but I believe I can find many useful items if I look carefully.
Ah, and we still haven't decided what name to give our son yet.
'I hope Ottar doesn't see our son while I'm gone. I don't think he's crazy enough to try anything against his goddess's child, but you never know.'
I think I'm worrying too much.
They say that when you become a father, the level of worry you feel multiplies by ten.
In the center of Orario, I started looking for a store that sells things for newborn children. Since I'm famous, many people approached me and started asking for autographs.
I gave a few autographs and took the opportunity to ask for information.
Many people—especially women—were very surprised when I asked about a store to buy things for babies. However, I made up a lie, saying they were for the child of a close friend.
Everyone believed it, and I finally managed to find a store where I could buy what I wanted.
When I entered the store, I found only women inside. Most of them knew me, and they were very surprised when they saw me.
"Author? What are you doing here?"
A woman with a slightly large belly approached me. She was a beautiful woman with long brown hair.
"I came to buy some things."
"Don't tell me you're going to have a child. I didn't know you were married."
I smiled at her and replied, "I'm not married yet, but I'm in a relationship. I'm not buying things for myself, but for a friend's child. Her baby was just born."
"I see. Do you need help? I already have a son, I can give you some gift tips."
"You already have a child? How old is he?"
"Five years old. And now I'm pregnant with a girl."
"Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"Alright, I'll accept your help. I want to buy clothes—the baby was just born, so I need small-sized clothes. Do they sell toys as well?"
"There aren't many toys, but there are lots of clothes. What is your friend's child like? We need to buy clothes that match him."
After I described every detail of my son's appearance, the woman was delighted.
"He sounds so beautiful. I'd really like to meet him," she said. "Silver hair is rare, I'm curious to see him."
"Hahaha."
I laughed and then started following the woman, receiving many tips about clothes and even some toys for small babies. There are baby bottles in this world as well, so I bought one.
After I finished picking everything up, we went to the counter together.
While the cashier calculated the total price, the woman who had been helping me—named Lais—said,
"You bought so many things that it almost looks like he's your son. Your friend will definitely be very happy."
She gave me a mischievous smile.
'I think she noticed something is off.'
"Thank you very much for helping me, Lais. I have no knowledge at all in this area."
"It was nothing~~ I'm very happy to help my favorite author. Oh, and can you give me an autograph?"
"Of course."
After giving her an autograph, I left the store carrying several bags.
But unfortunately, I ran into someone I didn't expect to see in that place.
In fact, it had been a long time since I last saw her.
"Luan, what were you doing in there? What is all this?"
I looked at Bella, who seemed very confused.
"Ah, hi Bella. It's good to see you."
What should I do?
Should I tell her the same lie?
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